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Description for Dow 90-006-2 Aerospace Sealant
Good char characteristics under low shear, medium heat flux environments; low thermal conductivity; resistant to weathering, moisture and ozone.Note: This material has been discontinued. Please view the Comparable Materials tab or call us at (262) 293-7970 for additional help.
Application Type Bond, Coat, Seal 1 Part or 2 Part 2-Part Material Form Liquid, Silicone elastomer Substrate Aluminium, Glass, Metals, Plastic, Polyester, Cork, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Phenolic, Cured silicone rubber, Epoxy, Aluminum ALCAD 2024 , Silicone resin laminates Industry Aerospace, Aircraft Manufacturer Dow Chemistry Silicone elastomer Application Method Spatula Cure Method Base/Curing Agent Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25, 25 Cure Time (min) 1,440 Viscosity (cPs) High Ozone Resistance Ozone resistance Density (g/cm³) 0.002 Key Specifications Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard): MILC5541 -
Technical Data for Dow 90-006-2 Aerospace Sealant
Overview
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 2-Part
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Material Form
- Elastomer - Silicone elastomer
- Liquid
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Industry
- Aerospace
- Aircraft
- Industrial - Moderate heat flux environments
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Chemistry
- Silicone - Silicone elastomer
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Application Method
- Dispenser - Pressure gun
- Spatula/Trowel - Spatula
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Cure Method
- 2-Part Cure - Base/Curing Agent
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Key Specifications
- Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard) : C5541 - MILC5541
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25, 25 Test Method Cure Time (min) 1,440 Test Method Viscosity (cPs) High Tack Free Time (min) 1800 (Seconds), 2700 (Seconds), 180 Test Method Work / Pot Time (min) 450 (Seconds), 1800 (Seconds), 120 Test Method Thixotropic Non-slump Mix Ratio 10:1 (by volume), 10:1 (by weight) Bond Strength
Peel Strength (piw) 0.9 (kN/m) Test Method Shear Strength (psi) 3, 3 Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 4.2 (Mpa) Test Method Material Resistance
Ozone Resistance Ozone resistance Environmental Resistance Environmental resistance Moisture/Humidity Resistance Good Conductivity
Thermal Conductivity (W/m°K) Low, 0.35 Test Method Hardness
Shore A Hardness 50 Test Method Elongation (%) 1 Test Method Flexibility Low temperature flexibility, Flexibility at temperature extremes Other Properties
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) 9 (Volume (1/K)) Test Method Flash Point (°F) 213.8 Density (g/cm³) 0.002 Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details When stored at or below 32°C in the original unopened containers, DOW CORNING 90006 Aerospace Sealant has a usable life of 12 months from the date of production. Shelf Life Type from the date of production Shelf Life (mon) 12 -
Best Practices for Dow 90-006-2 Aerospace Sealant
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Surface Preparation
DOW CORNING 90006 Aerospace Sealant adheres well to primed surfaces of most materials used in the aerospace and aircraft industries. Typical materials include glass, cured silicone rubber, cork, phenolic, polyester, epoxy, silicone resin laminates and most metals including stainless steel, titanium and aluminum. It may not adhere well to polyethylene or certain plastics and organic materials (including rubber), which bleed or exude plasticisers. Stronger and more uniform bonds are obtained by preparing metal and plastic surfaces with DOW CORNING® 1200 Primer. For best results: Clean the surface with a chlorinated solvent (see Handling Precautions) and a slightly abrasive pad or a coarse lint-free cloth.
Rinse cleaned surface with acetone or methyl ethyl ketone.
Apply a thin coat of primer by dipping, brushing or spraying.
Allow the primer to dry for at least 1 hour, according to relative humidity.
Silicone rubber surfaces should not normally be primed, but only roughened slightly with abrasive paper and rinsed with acetone. In thin sections, a primer may be needed.
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Application
After being catalysed DOW CORNING 90006 Aerospace Sealant may be applied with a spatula. It can also be loaded into a cartridge and applied from a pressure gun. Uncured excess may be removed with xylene, toluene or similar aromatic solvents.
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Mixing
DOW CORNING 90006 Catalyst is added in a ratio of 1 part to 10 parts DOW CORNING 90006 Base, by weight. It may be dispersed by 2 to 5 minutes of hand mixing, or by approximately 40 cycles of a mechanical mixer. The base and catalyst are supplied in contrasting colours: when uniformity of colour is achieved, components are uniformly blended.
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Curing
DOW CORNING 90006 Aerospace Sealant is useable for a minimum of 2 hours after catalyst addition, unless otherwise specified. Although a 2 hour working time is standard, DOW CORNING 90006 Aerospace Sealant is available with working times of 1/8 and 1/2 hours, under the following designations. DOW CORNING 90006 Aerospace Sealant - 1/8 DOW CORNING 90006 Aerospace Sealant - 1/2 The cure rate of DOW CORNING 90006 Aerospace Sealant may be accelerated by the application of heat
however, the short working time versions produce finished sealants with the same physical, electrical and ablative characteristics.
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Cure Temperature Test Methods
Cure Temperature | Cure Time Test Method |
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20 to 25°C | |
25°C | 50% relative humidity |
Cure Time Test Methods
Cure Time | Test Method |
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1,440 min | 50% relative humidity |
Tack Free Time Test Methods
Tack Free Time | Test Method |
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1800 (Seconds), 2700 (Seconds) | CTM 0095 |
180 min | CTM 0095 |
Work / Pot Time Test Methods
Work / Pot Time | Temperature |
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450 (Seconds), 1800 (Seconds) | 25°C |
120 min | 25°C |
Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength | Cure Time | Cure Temperature | Cure Humidity | Test Method |
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0.9 (kN/m) | 1,440 min | 25°C | 50 (%) RH | CTM 0293, cohesive |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Cure Time | Cure Temperature | Cure Humidity | Test Method |
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4.2 (Mpa) | 1,440 min | 25°C | 50 (%) RH | CTM 0137A, ASTM D412 |
Shear Strength Test Methods
Shear Strength | Type | Cure Time | Cure Temperature | Cure Humidity | Substrate | Test Method |
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3 psi | Lap shear strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | 50 % | Aluminum ALCAD 2024 | CTM 0293, Cohesive failure |
3 psi | Lap shear strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Aluminum ALCAD 2024 - treated per MIL-C-5541 | CTM 0293, Cohesive failure |
Thermal Conductivity Test Methods
Thermal Conductivity | Temperature | Test Method |
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Low | 25°C | Thermal Conductivity Test Method |
0.35 W/m°K | cured 24 hours at 25°C and 50% relative humidity |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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1 % | CTM 0137A |
Shore A Hardness Test Methods
Shore A Hardness | Shore Hardness Test Method | Hardness Temperature |
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50 | CTM 0099, ASTM D2240, cured 24 hours at 25°C and 50% relative humidity | 25°C |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) Test Methods
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) | CTE Temperature (°C) | CTE Test Method |
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9 (Volume (1/K)) | 25°C | cured 24 hours at 25°C and 50% relative humidity |
Density Test Methods
Density | Temperature | Test Method |
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0.002 g/cm³ | 25°C | CTM 0022 |