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

Dow XIAMETER SH 748 UN Silicone Rubber

Dow XIAMETER SH 748 UN is a high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR) from Dow’s XIAMETER portfolio, offering excellent processability, thermal stability, and mechanical strength for extrusion and compression molding. It delivers consistent cure behavior, low compression set, and broad temperature resistance (–60°C to 200°C), ideal for automotive, industrial, and medical components requiring reliable performance and regulatory compliance.
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Features Of Dow XIAMETER SH 748 UN Silicone Rubber

  1. High-consistency, addition-cure liquid silicone rubber (LSR) with excellent processability in injection molding.

  2. Outstanding thermal stability and long-term compression set resistance over a wide temperature range (–60 °C to +200 °C).

  3. Low viscosity before curing enables precise flow into complex mold geometries and minimizes air entrapment.

  4. Meets ISO 10993-5 and USP Class VI biocompatibility requirements for medical device applications.

  5. Excellent electrical insulation properties and consistent dielectric performance across humidity and temperature variations.

Typical Applications Of Dow XIAMETER SH 748 UN Silicone Rubber

  1. Medical-grade components including syringe plungers, respiratory masks, and implantable device seals.

  2. Automotive sensors, gaskets, and under-hood elastomeric parts requiring high thermal resilience.

  3. Consumer electronics encapsulation and protective seals for wearable devices and charging interfaces.

  4. Food-contact compliant seals and gaskets for kitchen appliances and beverage dispensing systems.

Specifications Of Dow XIAMETER SH 748 UN Silicone Rubber

Chemical TypePlatinum-catalyzed addition-cure silicone rubber
Product FormTwo-part liquid system (Part A: base; Part B: catalyst)
AppearanceTranslucent, low-viscosity liquid (Part A); colorless to pale yellow liquid (Part B)
Shore A Hardness (cured, 7 days @ 23 °C)48 ± 2
Tensile Strength (ASTM D412)≥ 7.0 MPa
Elongation at Break (ASTM D412)≥ 450 %
Compression Set (ASTM D395, Method B, 22 h @ 175 °C)≤ 25 %
Key FeaturesBiocompatible, low extractables, moldable via LIM, self-bonding to thermoplastics


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