Group Q Compounds

Q, MQ, MVQ (VMQ), LSR (liquid silicone): silicone rubbers
Commercial names: Silopren (Bayer AG), Silastic (Dow Corning), SE Bensil (General Electric).
Silicone rubbers have the principal characteristic of conserving good values of elasticity even at extreme temperatures, in an interval between –60°C and 210°C, especially in pneumatic applications, where they are affected only slightly by the ageing phenomenon. On the negative side, they present scarce resistance to mechanical stresses and prove to be prone to extrusion in the presence of high pressures. The characteristics of pureness and non-toxicity make them particularly suitable for applications in the biomedical sector.

Temperature table
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
210°C
-60°C
Fluid compatibility table
Compatible
No compatible
  • Aliphatic oils
  • Animal oils and greases
  • Water up to 100°C
  • Diluted saline solutions
  • Oxygen, Ozone, Nitrogen
  • Glycol based fluids
  • Mineral oils
  • Silicone oils and greases
  • Fluids for refrigeration
  • Aromatic hydrocarbons
  • Polar solvents
The Elastotech code for this compound is: ME03XX/YY.
Approved compounds: ME2020/YY.
Elastic compound for O-rings