DIMETHICONOL- ▸ Molded parts: Seals, gaskets, and O-rings via injection or compression molding.
- ▸ Electrical: Insulation, encapsulants, and potting for electronics.
- ▸ Tooling: Flexible molds for casting resins.
- ▸ Housewares: Heat-resistant kitchenware and bakeware.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Liquid silicone rubber (CAS 70131-67-8) is a polydimethylsiloxane-based silicone elastomer. It cures into a heat-, cold-, and weather-resistant rubber used for molded seals, gaskets, and O-rings, for electrical insulation and encapsulation, and for flexible molds and heat-resistant housewares.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is liquid silicone rubber used for?
Liquid silicone rubber (CAS 70131-67-8) is a polydimethylsiloxane-based elastomer that cures into a heat-, cold-, and weather-resistant rubber. It is used for molded seals, gaskets, and O-rings, for electrical insulation, encapsulation, and potting, for flexible casting molds, and for heat-resistant housewares and bakeware.
Is liquid rubber the same as silicone?
No. "Liquid rubber" is a general term covering several chemistries (including polyurethane and butyl-based products), whereas liquid silicone rubber specifically is a silicone (polydimethylsiloxane) elastomer. Silicone offers a wider service-temperature range and weather resistance than most non-silicone liquid rubbers.
What does liquid silicone rubber not stick to?
Cured silicone has low surface energy and generally does not bond to most plastics, metals, or other silicones without a primer, which is why it is widely used for release-type flexible molds. Adhesion to a specific substrate depends on the grade and any primer or surface treatment used.
Is liquid silicone rubber the same as a one-part RTV silicone?
They are related but distinct. Liquid silicone rubber is typically a two-component (Part A/Part B) platinum-cure system processed by injection or compression molding, while one-part RTV cures from atmospheric moisture. Confirm cure system and durometer per grade when ordering.
Does RawSource supply liquid silicone rubber in bulk?
RawSource distributes liquid silicone rubber in bulk industrial volumes for molding, electrical, and tooling applications. It classifies under HS code 3910.00. A Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet ship with each order; request both with a bulk quote.