Material Selection Guide
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The world runs better with Rogers. PORON Urethane foams offer a broad range of design solutions for gasketing, sealing and energy absorption. PORON Urethanes are part of the Rogers High Performance Foams family of products, which also include BISCO Silicones. Excellent Compressionset Resistance Durable, longterm performance for gasketing, sealing, and cushioning Energy Absorption High resiliency, good vibration isolation and impact attenuation Low Outgassing No plasticizers to migrate, noncorrosive to metal, environmentally safe and clean Broad Temperature Range Excellent performance from 40ºC to 90ºC Inherently Flame Retardant Many of the materials meet flammability requirements of UL HBF and MVSS Chemical Resistance Exhibits resistance to corrosion, ozone and UV exposure Easy to Fabricate Diecuts cleanly and readily accepts adhesive without surface preparation Product Consistency Quality manufacturing, material cast to tight tolerances and precise variations of density and internal strength Broad Product Offering Wide range of firmness, density, thickness, and color options available Quality Service All products are supported by knowledgeable Rogers Sales Engineers, Technical Service, and Customer Service Representatives
Typical Physical Properties Electrical & Thermal Density, lb./ft 3 (kg / m 3 ), Tolerance, % ASTM D 3749 Test A Compression Force Deflection, Range psi (kpa), Typical psi (kpa), 0. /min. Strain Rate Force @ % Deflection Hardness, Durometer, Shore "O", Shore A ASTM D 4097 Compression Set, % max. ASTM D 3749 Test D @ 73 F (3 C) Compression Set, % max. ASTM D 3749 Test D @ 18 F (70 C) Compression Set, % max., ASTM D 3749 Test J / Test D after autoclaved hrs. @ 0 F (11 C) Dimensional Stability, % max. change hrs. @176 F (80 C) in a forcedair oven Tensile Strength, Min. psi (kpa), Typical psi (kpa) ASTM D 3747 Test E Tensile Elongation, %, Min., Typical ASTM D 3749 Test E Tear Strength, Min. pli (kn/m), Typical pli (kn/m) ASTM D 6491 Die C Dielectric Constant, K ("DK"),ASTMD measurements @ 7 F ( C) relative humidity 0% for 4 hours. Dielectric Strength, volts/mil, ASTM D 14997a Dissipation Factor, tan D ("DF"), ASTM D 98 Volume Resistivity, ohmcm, ASTM D 799 Surface Resistivity, ohm/sq., ASTM D 799 Thermal Conductivity, W/mC (BTUin/hrft F) ASTM C 1898 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion in./in./ºc 1 (19) ± 0.. (1.717) 1.4 () ±3 1 (83) (0.4) 4.33.1 x 4 1 (40) 3. (4) (14) ± 1 (3) (07) 06 4 (0.7) (0.9) 1.48 0 8 x 11 x 11 0.083 (0.8).83.1 x 4 1 (40) 1 (73) 3 (1) < 3 < 3 0 (138) (07) 0 160 1 (0.) (0.9) 0 () 38 (1) (3) 8 ± 1 (07) 0 (346) 0 1 3 (0.) 7 (1.) 1.7 0 0.0 3 x 11 6 x 11 0.076 ().33.1 x 4 (400) 1 (383) 9 (6) 16 1 3 (4) 70 (484) 0 4 (0.7) (1.8) 1 (40) 48 (7) 6 (41) 1 8 40 (76) 70 (484) 0 160 3 (0.) 9 (1.6) 0 () ± 713 (4890) 11 (76) 17 1 ±1 7 (18) 9 (67) 0 1 (0.9) 1 (.1) 1.71 0 0.0 1 x 1 x 1 0.086 (0).33.1 x 4 * 140 (476) (173) 34 (89) 170 (117) 0 14 1 (.1) 17 (3.0) 1 (40) 814 (97) (69) 18 13 80 (3) 9 (67) 0 140 6 (1.1) 1 (.1) 0 () 133 (9019) 17 (117) 4 18 ± 1 (89) 14 (03) 0 13 (1.8) 16 (.8) 1.63 0 0.0 x 1 7 x 1 0.090 (3).33.1 x 4 60 (0741) 39 (69) 4 00 (138) 0 (179) 90 1 13 (.3) 4 (4.) 1 (40) 180 (1434) 36 (49) 4 13 (931) 170 (117) 0 7 1 (.1) 19 (3.3) 0 () ± 38 (4186) 6 (48) 4 ± 00 (138) 7 (1901) 4 7 17 (3.0) (4.4) 1.60 0 0.0 7 x 1 3 x 1 0.088 (1).33.1 x 4 (400) ± 01 (34896) 93 (643) 63 3 0 (174) 380 (67) 0 7 19 (3.3) (.3) Testing Methods Appear in Green Notes: All metric conversions are approximate. Additional technical services are available. Indicates data not available.
Temperature Resistance Flammability & Outgassing Environmental Avail. Temperature Resistance, Recommended Constant Use, max., SAE J36 Temperature Resistance, Recommended Intermittent Use, max. Temperature Resistance, Embrittlement ASTM D 74698 Temperature Resistance, Cold Flexibility MILP140 D 1991 @ 40 F (40 C) Flame Resistance, UL HBF (File E0) (, ), MVSS (, ), CSA Component Acceptance HBF (File 188149) ( ) Fogging, SAE J176 3 hrs @ 1 F (0ºC) Outgassing, Total Mass Loss, (TML), % ASTM E 993 4 hrs. @ 7 F (1 C) @ < 7x 3 Pa Outgassing, Collected Volatile Condensable Materials (CVCM), %,ASTM E 9 4 hrs. @ 7 F (1 C) @ <7x 3 Pa Outgassing, Water Vapor Regain (WVR), % ASTM E 9 4 hrs. @ 7 F (1 C) @ <7x 3 Pa Gasketing and Sealing UL JMST (Consisting of UL0 and UL08), CAN/CSA C. No. 94M91 Water Absorption, High Humidity Exposure, % weight gain, typical, AMS 3689 Water Absorption, Immersion Testing, % weight gain, typical, ASTM D 709 UV Resistance, ASTM G 396 Ozone Resistance, GM 4486P9 Corrosion Resistance, AMS 36891 Thickness, inches (mm), Tolerance, % Standard Color (Code) Unsupported Products 0ºF (11ºC) 0ºF (11ºC) 4ºF (0ºC) 4ºF (0ºC) 0.1 0.1 0.118 0.118 0.76 1.73 0.14 0.71 File MH1464 38 34 0..4 (3.94.8) 0.1 0.00 (3.18 1.70) 47909 Extra Soft Slow Rebound 0.8 0.1 0. 1 0.188 0.00 (4.78 1.70) 0ºF (11ºC) 60ºF (1ºC) 0.093 0.06 0.093 1 0.1 File MH1464 File 188149* 9 0.06 0.1 (1.7 3.18) 4701 Very Soft 0.06 1.3 0. 14 0.031 (0.79 1.14) ± 1% 0.7 19 0.188 0.00 (4.78 1.70) 0ºF (11ºC) 40ºF (40ºC) 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.8 1.0 0.0 File MH1464 File 188149 11 9 0.06 0.1 (1.7 3.18) 0.031 (0.79 1.14) ± 0% 470140 Soft 0.1 13 0.188 0.00 (4.78 1.70) 0ºF (11ºC) 40ºF (40ºC) 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.8 0.0 File MH1464 File 188149** 8 0.06 0.1 (1.7 3.18) 470 Firm 0.9 0.06 0.4 0.031 (0.79 1.14) ± 0% 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0. 19 0.1 0.0 (3.18 6.3) 18ºF (70ºC) 0ºF (11ºC) 3ºF (16ºC) 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.7 0.0 0. File MH1464 File 188149 0 0.031 0.188 (0.79 4.78) 470160 Very Firm 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.7 0.03 6 0.031 0.093 (0.79.36) ± 1% Notes: All products exhibit good Mildew/Bacteria Resistance, ASTM G 196 All products exhibit no Skin Contact Irritation, Primary Skin Irritation Test (FHSA) All products exhibit no Staining, ASTM D 9 *Material tested in Azure **Material tested in Gray
Typical Physical Properties Electrical & Thermal Density, lb./ft 3 (kg / m 3 ), Tolerance, % ASTM D 3749 Test A Compression Force Deflection, Range psi (kpa), Typical psi (kpa), 0."/min. Strain Rate Force Measured @ % Deflection Hardness, Durometer, Shore "O", ASTM D 4097 Compression Set, % max. ASTM D 3749 Test D @ 73 F (3 C) Compression Set, % max. ASTM D 3749 Test D @ 18 F (70 C) Compression Set, % max., ASTM D 3749 Test J / Test D after autoclaved hrs. @ 0 F (11 C) Dimensional Stability, % max. change hrs. @176 F (80 C) in a forcedair oven Tensile Strength, Min. psi (kpa), Typical psi (kpa) ASTM D 3747 Test E Tensile Elongation, %, Min., Typical ASTM D 3749 Test E Tear Strength, Min. pli (kn/m), Typical pli (kn/m) ASTM D 6491 Die C Dielectric Constant, K ("DK"), ASTM D measurements @ 7 F ( C) relative humidity 0% for 4 hours. Dielectric Strength, volts/mil, ASTM D 14997a Dissipation Factor, tan D ("DF"), ASTM D 98 Volume Resistivity, ohmcm, ASTM D 799 Surface Resistivity, ohm/sq., ASTM D 799 Thermal Conductivity, W/mC (BTUin/hrft F) ASTM C 1898 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion in./in./ C 1 (40) 3. (4) 1.7 (1) 0.083 (0.8) 0 () 1 (73) 3. () 1.48 0 8 x 11 x 11.33.1 x 4 (400) 1.8. (88).3 (37) 0 () 38 (1).0 (34) 8 4 1.7 0 0.0 3.1 x 11.9 x 11 0.076 ().33.1 x 4 (400) 1 (383) 8.4 (8) 16 14 (33) 3 (1) 1.63 0 0.0 x 1 7 x 1 0.090 (3).33.1 x 4 1 (40) ± 11 (376) 9.3 (64) 11 40 (76) 67 (46) 0 149 6 (1.1) (1.8) 0 () 17 (69117) 1 (3) 19 1 1 1 ± 90 (60) 94 (648) 0 140 8 (1.4) 13 (.3) 1.71 0 0.0 1 x 1 x 1.33.1 x 4 140 (376) 8 (193) 31 (87) 149 (7) 0 136 1 (.6) 18 (3.) 14 (33) 3 (1) ±1 160 (16) 38 (1641) 90 118 9 (1.6) (4.4) 1.63 0 0.0 x 1 7 x 1 0.090 (3).33.1 x 4 Testing Methods Appear in Green Notes: 1. Compression Set, % maximum, after 4 hour recovery. PORON Cellular Urethane material is supported by being directly cast onto mil polyester film All metric conversions are approximate. Additional technical services are available. Indicates data not available.
Temperature Resistance Flammability & Outgassing Environmental Avail. PET Film Temperature Resistance, Recommended Constant Use, max., SAE J36 Temperature Resistance, Recommended Intermittent Use, max. Temperature Resistance, Cold Flexibility MILP140D 1991 @ 40 F (40 C) Temperature Resistance, Embrittlement, ASTMD 74698 Flame Resistance, UL HBF (File E0) (, ), MVSS (, ) Fogging, SAE J176 3 hrs @ 1 F (0 C) 1/94 Outgassing, Total Mass Loss (TML), % ASTM E 9 4 hrs. @ 7 F (1 C) @ < 7x 3 Pa Outgassing, Collected Volatile Condensable Materials (CVCM), %,ASTM E 9 4 hrs. @ 7 F (1 C) @ <7x 3 Pa Outgassing, Water Vapor Regain (WVR), % ASTM E 9 4 hrs. @ 7 F (1 C) @ <7x 3 Pa Gasketing and Sealing, UL JMST (Consisting of UL0 and UL08) Water Absorption, High Humidity Exposure, % weight gain, typical, AMS 3689 Water Absorption, Immersion Testing, % weight gain, typical, ASTM D 709 UV Resistance, ASTM G 396 Ozone Resistance, GM 4486P9 Corrosion Resistance, AMS 36891 Thickness, inches (mm), Tolerance, % Standard Color (Code) Density, g/cm 3, ASTM D Ultimate Elongation, ASTM D 88 Shrinkage MD, % (TD), 39 min. @ C Tensile Strength MD, psi (kg/cm ), ASTM D 88 Yield Strength (F), psi (kg/cm ), ASTM D 88 Coefficient of Friction A/B, (Kinetic), ASTM D 1894 Supported Products 0ºF (11ºC) 4ºF (0ºC) 0ºF (18ºC) ºF (1ºC) 0. 0.081 1 1.73 1.63 1.44 0.14 0.9 0.7 0.71 0.49 0.44 3 14 0. (3.0) 0.081 (.06) 0.01 1 ( 1.04) ± 1% 1,39,000 (,1) 1. 1,000 0.40 (0.0) (1,00) 47909 Extra Soft Slow Rebound 18ºF (70ºC) 0ºF (11ºC) 60ºF (1ºC) 1 1.3 0.1 0. File MH1464 9 14 0.064 0.09 (1.63.36) 0.01 7 ( 1.19) ± 1% 1,39,000 (,1) 1. 1,000 0.40 (0.0) (1,00) 4701 Very Soft 18ºF (70ºC) 0ºF (11ºC) 40ºF (40ºC) 0.9 0.06 0.43 File MH1464 0.01 (0.) ± 0.003in 1,39,000 (,1) 1. 1,000 0.40 (0.0) (1,00) 470 Firm 0.197 0.84 0.0 0.4 19 0.188 0.00 (4.78 1.7) Additional Offerings 0ºF (11ºC) 0.97 1.0 0.06 0.46 File MH1464 3 9 7 0.06 0.1 (1.7 3.18) 0.031 (0.79 1.14) ± 0% 470141 Soft Enhanced Sealability 0º F (11ºC) 40ºF (40ºC) 0.9 0.06 0.43 File MH1464 0.017 0.00 (0.43 0.0) ± 0.003in 470 Firm Thin as Cast Notes: All products exhibit good Mildew/Bacteria Resistance, ASTM G 196 All products exhibit no Skin Contact Irritation, Primary Skin Irritation Test (FHSA) All products exhibit no Staining, ASTM D 9
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