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

Shin-Etsu KE-5455-U Silicone Rubber

Shin-Etsu KE-5455-U is a high-performance addition-cure liquid silicone rubber from Shin-Etsu’s KE-5000 series, offering excellent flowability, low viscosity, and outstanding thermal stability. It cures rapidly at room or elevated temperatures with minimal shrinkage, ideal for precision molding of medical devices, electronics encapsulation, and soft-touch components. Meets ISO 10993 and USP Class VI standards.
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Features Of Shin-Etsu KE-5455-U Silicone Rubber

  1. High-temperature resistance up to 200 °C continuous service with excellent thermal stability.

  2. Outstanding electrical insulation properties, including low dielectric loss and high volume resistivity.

  3. Excellent flexibility and resilience at low temperatures down to –60 °C.

  4. Good resistance to ozone, UV radiation, and weathering without protective additives.

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

Typical Applications Of Shin-Etsu KE-5455-U Silicone Rubber

  1. High-voltage insulators and cable accessories for power transmission systems.

  2. Sealing and encapsulation components in automotive engine compartments and under-hood electronics.

  3. Protective coatings and gaskets for outdoor LED lighting housings.

  4. Insulating layers in photovoltaic module junction boxes and solar inverters.

  5. Thermal interface materials (TIMs) requiring long-term reliability under cyclic thermal stress.

Specifications Of Shin-Etsu KE-5455-U Silicone Rubber

Chemical TypePlatinum-catalyzed addition-cure liquid silicone rubber (LSR)
Product FormTwo-part liquid (Part A + Part B), supplied separately
AppearanceTranslucent, low-viscosity liquid (Part A); translucent liquid catalyst (Part B)
Shore A Hardness (cured, 7 days @ 23 °C)55 ± 3
Tensile Strength (ASTM D412)≥8.0 MPa
Elongation at Break (ASTM D412)≥350 %
Volumetric Resistivity (ASTM D257)≥1.0 × 10¹⁵ Ω·cm
Dielectric Constant (1 kHz, 23 °C)2.9–3.1


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