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

Dow SYLGARD 170 Silicone Elastomer Kit

Dow SYLGARD 170 Silicone Elastomer Kit is a two-part platinum-cured silicone system offering excellent flexibility, thermal stability, and optical clarity. Widely used for soft lithography, microfluidics, and biomedical device prototyping. It cures at room temperature or accelerated with mild heat, delivering low shrinkage and high replication fidelity. Trusted for precision elastomeric molding across R&D and manufacturing.
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  • dow sylgard 170 silicone elastomer kit_6af93b16

Features Of Dow SYLGARD 170 Silicone Elastomer Kit

  1. Two-part, platinum-catalyzed silicone elastomer system offering excellent mechanical properties and thermal stability.

  2. Low viscosity before cure enables easy mixing, degassing, and casting into intricate molds.

  3. Cures at room temperature or accelerated with mild heat, providing flexibility in manufacturing processes.

  4. Exceptional electrical insulation properties with low dielectric loss across wide frequency and temperature ranges.

  5. Biocompatibility compliant with ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity) and USP Class VI, suitable for medical device prototyping.

Typical Applications Of Dow SYLGARD 170 Silicone Elastomer Kit

  1. Encapsulation and potting of sensitive electronic components, sensors, and LED assemblies.

  2. Prototyping and low-volume production of medical device parts, including wearable interfaces and diagnostic housings.

  3. Soft lithography and microfluidic device fabrication requiring high-resolution replication.

  4. Flexible membrane and diaphragm fabrication for pressure sensors and actuators.

  5. Artificial skin and tactile sensor substrates in robotics and human-machine interface research.

Specifications Of Dow SYLGARD 170 Silicone Elastomer Kit

Chemical TypePlatinum-catalyzed addition-cure silicone elastomer
Product FormTwo-component liquid kit (Part A: base polymer; Part B: curing agent)
AppearanceClear, colorless liquids (Part A and Part B separately)
Mix Ratio by Weight10:1 (Part A : Part B)
Cure MechanismPlatinum-catalyzed hydrosilylation reaction
Shore A Hardness (Cured)50 ± 5
Primary ApplicationsElectronics encapsulation, medical device prototyping, soft robotics, microfluidics
Key FeaturesLow shrinkage, excellent transparency, minimal outgassing, non-corrosive cure


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