Technical Information

Materials

S101

S101 is a rusty-orange Methyl Silicone Rubber, commonly referred to as Silicone. S101 is an elastomer which remains flexible at very low temperatures.  It can withstand continuous heating at 392°F (200°C) without hardening, making S101 suitable for high and low temperature applications. Silicone rubbers have poor mechanical properties and abrasion resistance and are therefore mainly used for static sealing applications and are not recommended for dynamic applications.

S101 also has excellent weathering, ozone and aging properties. Silicones are highly permeable to gases, and are generally not recommended for exposure to ketones, concentrated acids, or steam. Silicone swells considerably in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon fluids and therefore should be considered non-resistant to petroleum oils, also it can be used in high aniline point oils.

Temperature Range: -78°F to 392°F (-60°C to 200°C)