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Processing Information

Dyneon

Fluoroelastomers
Processing Fluoroelastomers
Mill Mixing
Internal Mixing
Calendering
Extruding
Barwell Preforming of Fluoroelastomers
Injection Molding
Mixing Equipment Sizes, Capacities, Power Requirements

Dyneon Fluoroelastomer Processing Information

Dyneon fluoroelastomers are currently available in forms which allow you to develop premium environmental resistance
without sacrifice in processibility. While this has not always been true, advances in cure system technology coupled with
appropriate means of gum preparation have resulted in rubber stocks which are processible by any technique currently used
in the rubber industry.
General Considerations
The first consideration in determining processibility is gum viscosity. Gums are available with ML 1 + 10 at 121C (250F)
values of 20 to 120 with a range of 30 to 60 preferred for the most desirable combination of flow and physical properties.
Higher viscosities can cause excessive heat buildup during mixing without a compensatory gain in physical strength.
Compression set is the one vulcanizate property most affected by gum viscosity.
Compound viscosity depends partially on gum viscosity and also upon filler selection (type and loading). A preferred range
(as measured by ML 1 + 10 at 121C) (250F) is 30 to 50.
A second important consideration in determining processibility is compound stability and safety. These are affected most
strongly by choice of compounding ingredients and the appropriate cure system.
At the present time the most workable compounds are made with raw gums containing the incorporated cure systems.
In our opinion these rubbers offer the best starting point for the processor concerned with maximum processibility.

Dyneon Fluoroelastomer Processing Techniques

Dyneon fluoroelastomers can be processed on any conventional rubber processing equipment. Due to variations in both
equipment and compounds, it is difficult to develop a single process standard for the exact procedures to be followed. The
following guidelines should assist in determining the parameters that should be monitored and/or adjusted during the various processing operations.
Contamination of the fluoroelastomer with a variety of ingredients that will adversely affect both the rheological and physical
properties is the single most important concern. Minor adjustments in equipment conditions and/or modifications of the
compound will usually solve any processing problems.
If any difficulties arise, do not hesitate to contact a Dyneon Fluoroelastomer APD Representative to obtain suggestions to
correct the problem.

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Mill Mixing Procedure for Fluoroelastomers

Raw Material Storage
Store all critical ingredients (magnesium oxide, calcium hydroxide, calcium oxide, etc.) in sealed containers in a dry storage
area at room temperatures. Set age limits of one year on these ingredients and rotate. To insure that all raw materials are
active and free from moisture and contamination, keep all containers sealed and properly labeled. Keep all fluoroelastomers
in a specific dry storage area at room temperature. It is advisable to rotate stock and keep track of both lot and box number,
although fluoroelastomers have shelf lives well over two years.
Mill Mixing
Compounds of fluoroelastomer can be readily mill mixed on any conventional two roll water cooled rubber mill. The
equipment must be free of contamination such as: other polymers, additives, some talcs, oil, grease, sulfur and water or
condensation. A clean-out batch of raw gum (without accelerators or curatives), such as nitrile, EPDM or crude natural
rubber should be utilized to clean mill rolls. Remove any condensation from mill rolls prior to milling the fluoroelastomer.
Heat buildup can be a problem in mixing multiple large batches. Chilled water should always be circulated through the rolls
to keep heat to a tolerable level and to insure enough shearing action to obtain a good dispersion as well as to minimize
sticking and scorch. If heat buildup becomes a problem, monitor the stock temperature with a hand-held pyrometer. Stock
temperature should not exceed 115 to 121C (240 to 250F) maximum. If necessary, allow rolls to cool by expanding time
between batches. For best mixing and dispersion, the compound ingredients should be preblended prior to being added to
the elastomer. If polymer blends are required, the polymer with the higher viscosity should be banded first, followed by the
lower viscosity to assure that a uniform stock is obtained. Several rolling cuts are required to obtain a uniform blend,
sufficiently warm up the stock, reduce the polymer nerve and improve filler take-up.
Milling Procedure
Clean the drop pan, mill rolls, and area under the guides to eliminate all potential contamination. Use the clean-out rubber to
remove any contamination and/or condensation from the mill rolls. Premix fillers (MT Black, magnesium oxide, calcium
hydroxide, etc.) in a clean polyethylene bag or suitable container. Do not premix more than eight hours before use. Turn mill
on, check all safety devices, and insure all devices are functional. Open mill nip to approximately 1/4 inch. Turn cooling water
on full, but do not allow moisture to condense on mill rolls prior to the actual milling operation. Add polymer to mill in
appropriate size blocks until a uniform band and bank is formed. Make three (3) rolling cuts from each side of the mill so the
polymer is uniform and sufficiently warmed up. (A visual indicator is polymer loss in "nerve".) Add the premixed fillers
uniformly across the entire bank/nip area of the mill. Add the filler at a rate slightly greater than the ability of the polymer to
absorb. Allow any loose filler to fall in the drop pan to be reincorporated later. Continue adding the filler and making rolling
cuts, as required, on the mill until all of the fillers are incorporated into the compound. After all fillers have been added, make
six to eight rolling cuts from each side to finish the mixing cycle. Visually inspect a sample of the compound to insure that all
the fillers and polymer are well dispersed. Sheet stock off from mill and allow to air cool and keep free of contamination.
Cool sheets from both sides. Do not fold or stack hot sheets since heat transfer is poor and heat will be retained in the
compound which may result in some viscosity advance. If water cooling is utilized to cool the sheet stock, forced air (free of
oil) should be employed to ensure stock is devoid of all excess water before storage or shipment. Depending on filler
systems, polymer blends, and mill size, actual milling time should require approximately 25 to 40 minutes.
Although the heat history of fluoroelastomer compound is an additive function, it is customary to remill (refine) compounded
stock several days or weeks after the compound was originally mixed. There may be some advance in the compound
viscosity but there will be a noticeable improvement in some physical properties. This is probably a result of improved filler
dispersion. The refining operation follows basically the same recommended procedure as mill mixing, but the mixing time is
much shorter being 5 to 10 minutes and allowing the compound temperature to be in the 82 to 93C (180 to 200F) range.
Comments
Mill Mixing can be successfully and routinely accomplished under a variety of conditions, polymer viscosity and filler loading,
including colored compounds. There should be some quality control methods employed to insure compound consistency
and uniformity. An ODR (oscillating disc rheometer) or MDR (moving die rheometer) run at 177C (350F), indicates cure
characteristics by showing viscosity, time to a specified torque, slope of the curve and maximum torque. Another possible
test to conduct is a Mooney scorch run at 121C (250F) for 25 minutes that provides an indication of processing safety.
In some cases there may be a need to test some basic physical properties: press cure time and temperature may vary
according to compound or cure system. See the attached Table 1 for recommended rheological and physical property tests.
A typical QC (quality control) compound for fluoroelastomer based on 100 parts per hundred of elastomer giving a 75 5
durometer hardness is:
Incorporated cure base gum
MT carbon black
Magnesium oxide
Calcium hydroxide

. . . . . . . . 100
. . . . . . . . 30
........3
........6

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Batch weights will vary for different size mills depending on the type and level of filler(s) but the suggested weights, based
on 1.04 and 1.84 specific gravity stock, are shown as follows.
Mill Size (inches)

Total Compound Weight (pounds)

Total Compound

Specific Gravity 1.04

Specific Gravity 1.84

25 to 35
35 to 70
75 to 125
150 to 250

44 to 62
62 to 121
134 to 223
268 to 447

36
48
60
84

Fluorocarbon elastomers typically have a specific gravity of 1.80 to 1.86 in standard compounds but can exceed a specific
gravity of 2.0 with certain fillers.
Due to differences in mills, it is recommended to start with the low compound weights and increase quantities until a satisfactory dispersion of filler is obtained.

Internal Mixing
Internal (or Banbury) mixing can be successfully accomplished with a variety of compounds that includes various filler systems and blends of gum viscosities (even high viscosity stocks) containing the commercially available crosslinker systems
for fluoroelastomers (diamines, dihydroxies and peroxides). Special care must be exercised with amines. Most fluoroelastomer compounds can be mixed in "one-pass" in an internal mixer if the proper steps are followed. This one pass technique
for fluoroelastomers can generally be completed in a 3 to 5 minute cycle.
Mixing Procedure
To insure a proper mix the internal mixer must be clean and free of any contamination from prior batches; such as other synthetic compounds, condensation on rotors and chamber, oil and grease, or residual sulfur. The drop pan, conveyor system,
take-off, and two roll rubber mill must also be free of such contamination. It is advisable to run a cleanout batch with raw
gum (without accelerators or curatives) like EPDM prior to mixing.
Turn full cooling water on the rotors and chamber. Set ram pressure at 60-80 psi, rotor speed slow (30-40 RPM). Premix
fillers in a clean polyethylene bag or suitable container before addition. Add the pre-weighed fluoroelastomer to the internal
mixer, lower ram and run polymer breakdown for 30 to 60 seconds or until temperature reaches 49 to 54C (120 to 130F).
Raise ram and add the premixed fillers. Lower ram and continue mixing until temperature reaches 75 5C (166 10F).
Check to insure ram height gauge indicates proper chamber volume, since at a proper charge volume indicator will oscillate.
Raise ram and sweep ram and throat. Lower ram and continue to mix until temperature reaches 88 to 93C (190 to 200F).
Raise ram and sweep ram and throat. Continue to mix until temperature reaches 104 to 113C (220 to 235F) or until audible
indication (sucking sound) that the batch is together. Dump batch onto mill and mix to a uniform smoothness before batching off (for refinement to obtain ultimate dispersion, physical and rheological properties).
Comments
Internal mixing can be successfully accomplished with a variety of conditions and compounds (viscosity + filler loading). The
internal mixer must be clean and have no condensation on the rotor or chamber. Residual sulfur or sulfur compounds, some
talcs, oil, grease, or condensation may have significant adverse effects on the fluoroelastomer cure system. Overloading or
underloading the internal mixer will result in a poorly dispersed batch. Care must be taken to avoid a batch temperature
exceeding 121C (250F) which may result in a scorched stock. In general the internal temperature thermocouple (recorder)
will indicate a temperature which is lower than the actual stock temperature, defined as thermal lag. To correlate for thermal
lag, determine the actual stock temperature with pyrometer at drop and correlate this to the recorder reading.
Care must be taken when calculating the batch size for internal mixers. The calculation involves:
Chamber Volume X Specific Gravity X Load Factor = Batch Size
(____in.3 X 16.39 cc/in.3) X (____g/cc) X (.67 to .70) = ____g
(____g) X (1 Ib/454 g) = ____Ibs
Typical batch weights for fluoroelastomers are:
Banbury Size

Volume in3

Batch Weight (Ibs.)

No. 3
No. 9

4,300
11,400

190 to 220
545 to 585

Adjustments in batch size may have to be increased to accommodate for increased chamber volume due to wear and for
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Compound Storage
Compounded stock should be thoroughly cooled and dry before storing. Stock may be stored under ambient conditions in
most cases although climate controlled areas are preferred.
If the stock is to be kept in a refrigerated environment, it is advisable to have the compound sealed in plastic before storing.
Upon removal from cold storage, the stock should be allowed to come to room temperature while still sealed in plastic to
prevent condensation formation on the compounded stock. If stock is not sealed with plastic, all condensation must be
allowed to evaporate prior to milling, preforming or molding.
Note: Inclusion of surface moisture will cause scorch.

Procedure for Calendering Of Dyneon Fluoroelastomers

Warm-Up Mill Procedure
The warm-up mill should be cleaned and driedno residual sulfur or other elastomer or talc in the pan or on the mill rolls
and no condensation. The warm-up mill for Dyneon fluoroelastomers should have full cooling water on both rolls. Mill setting
thickness should be at approximately 1/4 inch. Since the feed stock from the mill to the calender must be warm, the
elastomer must be transferred directly from the mill to the calender. Approximately 1/3 of the total mill capacity is used, do
not overload the mill with too much stock since that may result in excess stock temperature. Once 1/3 of the mill is loaded
and banded. Make about four or five rolling cuts from each side to insure that a uniform stock viscosity and a temperature of
49 to 60C (120 to 140F) is obtained. When more stock on the mill is needed for the calender feed, the diminishing amount
of warmed up stock should be shifted to one side of the mill and fresh stock added to the other side of the mill. In
approximately two minutes or less after banding, the fresh stock can be uniformly blended with the warm stock on the mill
by cutting the batch from side to side. Do not overmix the stock since heat buildup can affect compound viscosity or scorch
the stock.
Note: If there should be interruptions affecting down-time during the course of the run, the stock should be sheeted off the
mill and allowed to air cool from both sides.
Calender Conditions
Conditions may vary based on compound viscosity and filler system. High viscosity stocks may require 88C (190F) roll
temperature. Suggested conditions for calendering Dyneon fluoroelastomers are as follows:
Top Roll
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60C 5C (140F 10F)
Middle Roll
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60C 5C (140F 10F)
Bottom Roll
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full cooling water
Calender speed should be 3 to 5 feet per minute. Under these suggested conditions, proper coordination between warming
up fresh stock and feeding warmed-up stock to the calender should be maintained.
Calender Feed
Uniform feed in the form of a rolling bank must be maintained to produce a smooth calendered sheet. The rolling bank must
not exceed 2 to 3 inches in diameter to produce a good air-free calendered sheet. The calender should be strip fed across
the entire roll to maintain a rolling bank and insure uniform roll pressure. Roll stock feeding is not suggested as a technique
for adding warmed-up stock to the calender, but may sometimes work satisfactorily.
Comments
Calendering can be successfully accomplished with a variety of conditions and compounds (viscosity, filler loading, etc.). In
general, a 11C (20F) temperature range or plateau can be utilized. Too low of a temperature will result in rough, nervy
surface while too high of a temperature will result in stock sticking to the calender.
Roll temperature will affect caliber of sheet and all conditions must be maintained during the entire length of the run.

Procedure for Extruding Dyneon Fluoroelastomers

Dyneon fluoroelastomers can be successfully extruded in either cold or hot feed extrusion processes. As would be expected, gum choice, filler composition and incorporated process aids must be taken into consideration. The following procedure
is a suggested guideline for operating conditions.
Cold Feed
Screw speed will vary with extruder type/size and extrudate volume required. Suggested condition is to start at slow, 10-20
RPM, with zone temperatures of:
Screw
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27C (80F)
Rear Zone (hopper)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38C (100F)
Mid-Zone
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60C (140F)
Front Zone
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82C (180F)
Die/Head
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93C (200F)

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The most important temperature is that of the extrudate itself. The stock temperature should be in the range of 88 to 116C
(190 to 240F) for best surface appearance and rate of extrusion. This temperature must be monitored and extruder conditions may have to be optimized to maintain proper extrudate temperature. Failure to control the heat history on the polymer
can lead to scorched material due to heat caused by internal shearing that takes place in the extruder.
Once the temperatures of the extruder are set and extrudate is at proper temperature, screw speed can be adjusted to
obtain desired production needs. This can normally be done without dramatically changing surface appearance of the
extrusion. At this point the pressure build-up at the die should be monitored, since as the RPM is increased, higher
pressures will be apparent. The pressure generally is to be kept below 7000 psig or below blow out plug or shear pin rating.
Hot Feed
The procedure for hot feed process differs from cold feed only in regard to how the stock is handled prior to contact with
the extruder.
Although equipment (i.e. warm-up and feed mills) will vary at different production facilities, typical conditions of mill and
stock temperatures are:
Warm-up and Feed Mill Conditions
Full cooling water on both rolls
Stock Temperatures
Warm-up mill
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 to 82C (140 to 180F)
Feed mill
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 to 93C (160 to 200F)
Hopper/Extruder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 to 77C (140 to 170F)
Comments
As mentioned before, polymer choice, filler types and levels and also the process aids utilized, all play an important role in
the extrudability and overall processing characteristics of a given compound. The suggested conditions are starting points to
be considered and final adjustments should be made as experience on the particular compound and equipment is obtained.
During start-up the extrudate should be carefully watched since too much heat or too little heat or temperature will result in
a rough finish on the extrudate. There is a temperature region, or transition zone usually 5 to 11C (20 to 11F) where the
extrudate will be smooth, which above or below (outside of this region) the extrudate will not exhibit a smooth finish.
Cure system type and level will affect the extrudability of the compound. In order of scorch resistance,the dihydroxy or
incorporated cure is the best, followed by peroxides and finally diamines.

Preforming Fluoroelastomers"Barwell" Preform Preparation

Initial preparation of the "Barwell" preform should include preheating the barrel to the desired temperature, barrel 71 to 82C
(160 to 180F), head 71 to 93C (160 to 200F), spraying the barrel with mold release if needed and selecting and installing
the proper dies. When set up and ready for use, the fluoroelastomer should be mixed, rolled and placed in the barrel.
Caution should be exercised in regards to screw speed since high shear and/or high temperature conditions can initiate
exothermic decomposition in the barrel.
Fluoroelastomer Preparation
Preparations for preforming fluoroelastomers should begin by mixing the elastomer, either by using an internal mixer or a
mill. When fully mixed the compound should be banded on the mill, and milled until the desired temperature 82 to 93C
(180 to 200F) is achieved. The band is then cut laterally and rolled to form a large tight roll of the size (diameter) needed for
the preformer. This roll is then placed in the preformer previously prepared. The correct stock temperature is important for
lowering the viscosity to obtain proper throughput, and a tight roll is needed to eliminate trapped air which could form voids
in the preforms.
"Barwell" Use
When loaded, the "Barwell" preform head is locked in, a vacuum is drawn on the cylinder, and the ram is closed. The ram
pressure is adjusted to regulate the extrusion rate, and as the preforms are extruded, the die's position and cutter speed are
adjusted to give the proper preform size and weight. The preforms are then extruded as needed. When completed, the ram
pressure is relieved, the head is opened and the remaining material is pressed out with the ram. This material can be saved
for future use but should be cooled to room temperature as soon as possible. The "Barwell" preform should then be cleaned
and reset for later use.

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Injection Molding-Fluoroelastomer Compound Considerations

In any elastomer molding operationcompression, transfer or injectionknowledge of viscosity, scorch safety, cure rates,
flow rates and part demoldability for a given compound is essential.
Compounds based on fluoroelastomers are being used successfully for injection molding of O-rings, shaft seals, mechanical
goods, and numerous other parts for various applications. As modern injection molding machines and equipment are largely
automated, a higher demand is placed on processing safety of the compounds.
A first area of attention is scorch safety. It is essential that no significant cure has occurred before flow of the compound in
the molding process has completely halted. Compounds must therefore tolerate a residence time of several molding cycles
at temperatures of 80 to 120C (175 to 250F) in the barrel of the injection molding machine. On top of this, no cure should
occur during the flow into the mold at molding temperatures of 170 to 220C (340 to 430F). These conditions preclude
the use of diamine cured fluoroelastomers in injection molding as they may result in material scorch in the injection barrel.
Serious part defects or even complete halting of the molding can occur. The compound viscosity cannot be allowed to
change significantly as a result of being maintained at 80 t0 120C (175 to 250F) in the injection molding machine.
Dyneon Fluoroelastomers with proprietary incorporated cure systems deliver this required performance.
A second area of attention is the compound Mooney viscosity. Compounds with Mooney scorch minimum (small rotor
121C/250F) in the range of 30 to 40 have proven to give adequate flow behavior in injection molding. Compounds with
higher viscosity may require molds with shorter flow paths.
A third area of attention is the cure speed at molding temperature. For economical reasons cure time should be very short.
In practice, a balance between fast cure reaction at molding temperature and sufficient scorch safety has to be achieved.
This balance is not only determined by the choice of compound; but also the mold design and actual injection molding
machine used may have a detrimental impact.
Many grades of Dyneon fluoroelastomers have been successfully injection molded. The physical property requirements,
mold design and geometric shape of the part generally dictate the grade of Dyneon fluoroelastomer to be used. Very often a
low viscosity incorportated cure grade of Dyneon fluoroelastomer compounded with an internal flow and mold release agent
such as Carnauba Wax is recommended for injection molding.
Typical Injection-Moldable Compounds

O-Ring Formulation

Molded Goods

100

25
3
6
0.5 to 0.75

100
25
3
6
0.5 to 0.75

Dyneon FE 5620
Dyneon FC 2122, FC 2123 or FE 5622Q
MT Black
MgO
Ca (OH)2
Carnauba Wax

Due to the many variables encountered in equipment and equipment design of injection molding equipment, the following
guidelines will only provide an initial starting point. Modification of conditions may be required on specific equipment being
utilized.
Machine Condition Guidelines
Critical Machine Variables

Screw-Barrel Temperature
Injection Barrel Temperature
Injection Pressure
After Injection Pressure
After Injection Pressure Time
Injection Rate

Back Pressure on Feeding

Screw RPM*
Mold Temperature
Heating Time

Recommended Molding Conditions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 to 80C (120 to 175F)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 to 100C (175 to 212F)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,500 to 2,500 bar (20,000 to 35,000 psi)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 to 50% of injection pressure
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 to 15 seconds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 to 10 seconds depending on part geometry
and volume
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 to 15% of injection pressure
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 to 60 RPM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 to 220C (340 to 430F)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 seconds to several minutes depending
on part thickness

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Mixing Equipment
Sizes, Capacities, Power Requirements
Open Roll Mills
Approximate
Batch Capacity
(Lbs.)

Roll Size
6" x 13"
8" x 16"
10" x 20"
12" x 24"
14" x 30"
16" x 42"
18" x 48"
22" x 60"
24" x 72"
26" x 84"
28" x 84"

1.25
2.5
5
10
20
30
45
75
125
150
175

to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to

Motor

2
4
8
18
30
50
70
125
200
250
300

HP

RPM

7.5
10-15
15-20
30-40
40-50
60-75
75-100
125-150
150-200
150-200
200-250

190
190
190
190
600-720
600-720
600-720
600-720
600-720
600-720
600-720

"Banbury" Mixers

Size of
Machine

Net Volume
of Chamber
(Cu. in.)

B
00
1A
3A
9
11
27

103
263
1193
4315
11443
14940
37709

Approximate Batch
Capacity ( Lbs.)
Specific Gravity
1.25
1.50
2.0
3
5
27-33
100-115
250-300
340-410
700-800

4
6
32-40
120-140
310-360
400-500
850-1000

Motor Horsepower
Std.
Double
Speed
Speed

5
8
44-52
160-180
410-500
550-650
1000-1500

8.5
15
50
150
200
300
1250 or 1500

17
30
100
300
400
600

Cooling
Water
(Gal /min.)

Compressed
Air on Ram
(Cu. Ft./Cycle)

25
75
150
150
200

4
10
18
20
16

TABLE 1 Recommended Rheological and Physical Property Tests

Rheological Properties

Physical Properties

MOONEY SCORCH, MS @ 121C (250F)

[ASTM D 1646]
Minimum
Point rise at 25 minutes

PRESS CURE 10 MINUTES @ 177C (350F)

POST CURE 24 HOURS @ 230C (450F) or
260C (500F)
Tensile, psi (MPa)
100% Modulus, psi (MPa)
Elongation at break, %
Hardness, Shore A [ASTM D 2240]
Tear Strength Die C, psi (MPa)
Shrinkage, %

ODR (R-100S) @ 177C (350F) 100 CPM,

3 ARC, 12 MINUTES [ASTM D 2084]
ML, Minimum Torque inch-lb (Nm)
tS2, Tme to 2 inch-lb rise from minimum
t50, Tme to 50% cure - minutes
t90, Time to 90% cure - minutes
MH, Maximum Torque inch-lb (Nm)

HEAT AGED 70 HOURS @ 275C (528F)

Tensile, psi (MPa)
100% Modulus, psi (MPa)
Elongation at break, %
Hardness, Shore A

MDR (MDR2000) @ 177C (350F) 100 CPM,

0.5 ARC, 6 MINUTES [ASTM D 5829]
ML, Minimum Torque inch-lb (Nm)
tS2, Time to 2 inch-lb rise from minimum
t50, Time to 50% cure- minutes
t90, Tme to 90% cure - minutes
MH, Maximum Torque inch-lb (Nm)
MOONEY VISCOSITY ML 1 + 10 @ 121 C (250F)

COMPRESSION SET 70 HOURS @ 200C (392F)

[ASTM D 395 Method B (O-Rings)]
TR 10 ___C ( ___F)
[ASTM D 1329]

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ISO 9001/QS-9000
All Dyneon fluoroelastomers are manufactured at ISO 9001 registered facilities.
Dyneon fluoroelastomers produced in North America are manufactured at
QS-9000 registered facilities.

Technical Information and Test Data

Technical information, test data, and advice provided by Dyneon personnel are based
on information and tests we believe are reliable and are intended for persons with
knowledge and technical skills sufficient to analyze test types and conditions, and to
handle and use raw polymers and related compounding ingredients. No license
under any Dyneon or third party intellectual rights is granted or implied by virtue of
this information.
Safety/Toxicology
Follow recommended handling precautions for use of Dyneon Fluoroelastomers.
General handling precautions include: (1) Store and use all Dyneon fluoroelastomers only in well ventilated areas. (2) Do not smoke in areas contaminated with
dust from Dyneon fluoroelastomers. (3) Avoid eye contact. (4) After handling
Dyneon fluoroelastomers wash any contacted skin with soap and water.
Potential hazards, including evolution of toxic vapors, do exist during compounding or processing under high temperature conditions. Before processing Dyneon
fluoroelastomers, consult the product MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and follow all label directions and handling precautions. You should also read and follow
all directions from other compound ingredient suppliers. Material Safety Data
Sheets on Dyneon products are available from your Dyneon Sales Representative
or by dialing 651-733-5353.

Important Notice:
Because conditions of product use are
outside Dyneons control and vary widely,
user must evaluate and determine whether
a Dyneon product will be suitable for users
intended application before using it.
The following is made in lieu of all
express and implied warranties
(including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose):
If a Dyneon product is proved to be
defective, Dyneons only obligation,
and users only remedy, will be, at
Dyneons option, to replace the quantity
of product shown to be defective
when user received it or to refund
users purchase price. In no event will
Dyneon be liable for any direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential
loss or damage, regardless of legal
theory, such as breach of warranty or
contract, negligence, or strict liability.

Dyneon 2001
Issued: 01/01
Printed in USA
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