Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Dow DOWSIL EL-9048 Silicone Elastomer Blend

Dow DOWSIL EL-9048 is a high-performance silicone elastomer blend from Dow’s DOWSIL portfolio offering excellent flow, low viscosity, and rapid room-temperature cure. Ideal for soft-touch coatings, gaskets, and encapsulation, it delivers superior flexibility, biocompatibility, and thermal stability across demanding industrial applications.
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Features Of Dow DOWSIL EL-9048 Silicone Elastomer Blend

  1. High-performance, two-part addition-cure silicone elastomer blend offering excellent processability and low compression set.

  2. Designed for rapid room-temperature or elevated-temperature cure with minimal byproducts and excellent dimensional stability.

  3. Outstanding thermal resistance from –60 °C to +200 °C after full cure, maintaining flexibility and mechanical integrity.

  4. Excellent electrical insulation properties and UL 94 V-0 rated flame retardancy (when formulated with appropriate fillers).

  5. Good adhesion to common substrates including plastics, metals, and glass without primer under optimized conditions.

Typical Applications Of Dow DOWSIL EL-9048 Silicone Elastomer Blend

  1. Automotive sensor encapsulation and protective grommets requiring long-term reliability under thermal cycling.

  2. Electrical and electronic potting compounds for power modules, LED drivers, and high-voltage connectors.

  3. Medical device components where biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5/-10 compliant formulations) and sterilization resistance are critical.

  4. Industrial sealing and gasketing solutions for demanding environments involving oil, ozone, and weather exposure.

  5. Flexible bonding and conformal coating applications in aerospace and renewable energy systems.

Specifications Of Dow DOWSIL EL-9048 Silicone Elastomer Blend

Chemical TypePlatinum-catalyzed addition-cure silicone elastomer blend
Product FormTwo-component liquid system (Part A: base polymer; Part B: crosslinker/catalyst)
AppearanceTranslucent to opaque viscous liquid (color varies by formulation)
Primary ApplicationsPotting, encapsulation, sealing, gasketing, and flexible bonding
Key FeaturesLow viscosity, self-leveling, low shrinkage, excellent thermal & electrical insulation
BenefitsReduced processing time, improved yield, extended service life in harsh environments
Cure MechanismAddition reaction (no condensation byproducts)
Storage Stability≥12 months at 25 °C in sealed original containers


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