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

Dow XIAMETER RBC-7160-70 Silicone Rubber

Dow XIAMETER RBC-7160-70 is a high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR) from Dow’s XIAMETER portfolio, featuring excellent mechanical strength, thermal stability, and compression set resistance. Ideal for extrusion and molding, it offers consistent cure behavior and low volatility—suited for automotive, medical, and industrial sealing applications requiring reliable performance under demanding conditions.
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Features Of Dow XIAMETER RBC-7160-70 Silicone Rubber

  1. High-consistency rubber (HCR) formulation with excellent processability in high-speed compression and transfer molding.

  2. Outstanding thermal stability and long-term performance across -60 °C to +200 °C operating range.

  3. Excellent mechanical properties including high tensile strength and elongation at break after curing.

  4. Good electrical insulation characteristics and low compression set for demanding sealing applications.

  5. Platinum-catalyzed, addition-cure system enabling precise control over cure kinetics and minimal by-product formation.

Typical Applications Of Dow XIAMETER RBC-7160-70 Silicone Rubber

  1. Automotive fluid handling components such as turbocharger hoses and coolant expansion tanks.

  2. Medical device parts requiring biocompatibility support (ISO 10993-5/10 testing data available upon request).

  3. Industrial seals and gaskets exposed to extreme temperatures or aggressive environments.

  4. Consumer appliance components including oven door seals and dishwasher pump housings.

  5. Electrical encapsulation and potting for power electronics and LED lighting modules.

Specifications Of Dow XIAMETER RBC-7160-70 Silicone Rubber

Chemical TypePlatinum-catalyzed, addition-cure liquid silicone rubber (LSR) precursor — high-consistency variant
Product FormTwo-part kit: Base (Part A) and Platinum Catalyst (Part B)
Appearance (Uncured)Off-white to light beige, viscous paste (Base); colorless to pale yellow liquid (Catalyst)
Shore A Hardness (Cured, 150 °C × 10 min)70 ± 3
Tensile Strength (ASTM D412)≥ 8.0 MPa
Elongation at Break (ASTM D412)≥ 350 %
Compression Set (ASTM D395, Method B, 22 h @ 175 °C)≤ 25 %
Cure SystemAddition-cure (hydrosilylation), inhibitor-modulated for extended working time


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