Medium Density Silicone Sponge
UL 94 V-0 Closed Cell Silicone Sponge Rubber
This medium firm closed cell flame retardant silicone sponge is typically a grey or black color and is rated UL 94 V-0 (more info below). Passing the vertical burn test, which is more stringent than horizontal test (HB), is seen as a critical safety standard for applications where flame and fire protection is of the highest importance. The material is produced with a fabric impression on both sides, is flexible and offers excellent compression set resistance.
AMS3195
- This medium frim, fire retardant, silicone sponge sheet is in accordance with the physical property requirements of AMS3195 test standard.
- The specification covers sheets, rolls, strips, extrusions and molded shapes. Typically used for general purpose applications and remains flexible from -103 to +401oF (-75 to +205oC).
UL 94 V-0
- This material is compliant with the UL 94 V-0 test standard for flammability.
- The vertical burn test measures the self-extinguishing time of a vertically oriented polymer specimen.
- The test evaluates both the burning and afterglow times and dripping of the burning test specimen.
- In order to be rated UL 94 V-0, the burning must stop within 10 seconds, no flame propagation or dripping.
Material Details
Available in – Continuous rolls or cut sheets
Thickness available (in) – 1/16 to 1/2
Typical roll lengths (ft) – 25 to 100
Typical roll widths (in) – 36 & 48
Surface finishing – Fabric impression finish, both sides
Cell structure – Closed cell
Color – Grey, black, others available
Thickness Tolerances
1/16 Inch (1.6 mm) – 0.05″ (1.30 mm) min / 0.07″ (1.90 mm) max
3/32 Inch (2.4 mm) – 0.08″ (2.10 mm) min / 0.10″ (2.70 mm) max
1/8 Inch (3.2 mm) – 0.11″ (2.80 mm) min / 0.14″ (3.60 mm) max
3/16 Inch (4.8 mm) – 0.17″ (4.40 mm) min / 0.20″ (5.20 mm) max
1/4 Inch (6.4 mm) – 0.23″ (6.00 mm) min / 0.26″ (6.80 mm) max
3/8 Inch (9.5 mm) – 0.35″ (9.00 mm) min / 0.39″ (10.00 mm) max
1/2 Inch (12.7 mm) – 0.47″ (12.20 mm) min / 0.52″ (13.20 mm) max
* Tolerances are typical values obtained from sample testing
Material Properties
Properties | |||
Compression deflection (25%) | psi (kPa) | 6-14 (41-96) | ASTM D1056 |
Density < 0.25” thick | pcf (kg/m3) | 43 (690) max. | ASTM D1056 |
Density ≥ 0.25” thick | pcf (kg/m3) | 34 (550) max. | ASTM D1056 |
Compression set (22h, 100°C) | % | 5 | ASTM D1056 |
Tensile strength | psi (kPa) | 100 (690) | ASTM D412 |
Flammability | – | V-0 rating | UL 94 |