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Technical Data
Typical values, not a specification. The technical data sheet (TDS) is binding.
Mechanical properties
- Shore hardness A
- 47 Shore A
- Module at 100% elongation
- 2 MPa
- Tensile Strength
- 4.4 MPa
- Elongation at break
- 200 %
- Tear resistance
- 6 kN/m
Processing
- Viscosity of Mixture
- 250,000 mPa·s
- Flowability
- 5 min
- Skin formation time
- 7 min
- Fully cured after 24 hours
- 4.3 mm
- Crosslinking 2 mm layer
- 6 h
Physical and thermal
- Density (23 °C)
- 1.15 g/cm³
- Temperature resistance (duration)
- -65 to 225 °C
- Peak temperature (briefly)
- 300 °C
- Thermal conductivity
- 0.3 W/(m·K)
Electrical characteristics
- Dielectric strength
- 20 kV/mm
- Volume resistivity
- 10¹⁵ Ω·cm
- Dielectric constant ε (1 kHz)
- 3
- Dissipation factor tan δ
- 0.003
Storage
- Shelf life in original packaging
- 24 months
- Storage Temperature
- 2 to 30 °C
Product Information
- Brand
- CAF
- Manufacturer
- Elkem Silicones
- Curing type
- One-component (moisture curing)
- Number of components
- 1K (one-component)
- Consistency
- Paste-like
- Mixing Ratio
- One-component
- Container
- 100 g
Further Properties
- UV resistance
- No
Physical Properties
- Cured Color
- Red
- Self-leveling
- No
Electrical Properties
- Electrical Insulation
- Yes
Product Approvals
- Food contact
- No
- Medical grade
- No
Product Description
CAF 1: One-component acetate-crosslinking silicone elastomer, rheology from self-leveling to fluid, red.
CAF 1 belongs to the Elkem CAF series of one-component, moisture-curing silicones. Technology: Acetate (acetic acid curing, 1K). Sales segment: Aerospace / Ariane (Elkem sales segment, no regulatory approval claim).
One-component acetate-crosslinking silicone elastomer, rheology from self-leveling to fluid, red.
What makes CAF 1 stand out
What is CAF 1 used for?
Processing
Important Notes
- The currently valid Elkem data sheet (TDS and SDS) is authoritative, which we will be happy to send you.
- Cross-linked by humidity; reseal opened containers tightly.
CAF 1 in comparison
CAF 1 Current Product | CAF 3 → | CAF 4 → | CAF 730 MF → | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosslinking | Acetate | Acetate | Acetate | Neutral |
| Color | red | translucent | Broken white | translucent |
| Shore A | 47 | 26 | 37 | 24 |
| Duration °C | +225 | +200 | +225 | +200 |
Frequently Asked Questions about CAF 1
Practical application and design questions — answered by SILITECH.
CAF 1 is suitable for sealing electrical resistors, motor sealing in the automotive aftermarket, and general maintenance in aviation.
CAF 1: Acetate (acetic acid crosslinking, 1K).
Continuous use according to Elkem data sheet -65 to 225 degrees C.