{"product_id":"silicone-thinner","title":"Silicone Thinner™","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone Thinner™ \u003c\/strong\u003eis a non-reactive silicone fluid that will lower the mixed viscosity of tin cure (condensation) or platinum cure (addition) silicone rubber products.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone Thinner™ offers the following advantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eA lower mixed viscosity (A+B) means that the rubber will de-air faster when vacuuming.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMixed rubber (A+B) will flow better over intricate model detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone Thinner™\u003c\/strong\u003e will lower the ultimate shore hardness (durometer) of cured silicone rubber.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePot life (working time) and cure time is increased in proportion to the amount of \u003cstrong\u003eSilicone Thinner™\u003c\/strong\u003e used.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisadvantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultimate tear and tensile strength are reduced in proportion to the amount of \u003cstrong\u003eSilicone Thinner™\u003c\/strong\u003e added, however knotty tear properties of the \u003cstrong\u003eMold Max™\u003c\/strong\u003e series rubbers are unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shoplightspeed.com\/shops\/606431\/files\/52781320\/siliconethinnerexample.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"241\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials should be stored and used in a warm environment (73° F \/ 23° C). This material has a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible. Wear safety glasses, long sleeves and rubber gloves to minimize contamination risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Silicone Thinner® is added as a percentage of the total Part A+Part B rubber system. An accurate gram scale must be used. Weigh out and pre-mix required amount of Silicone Thinner® with Part A of silicone rubber before adding Part B. \u003c\/strong\u003eMix all components thoroughly and vacuum as directed on mold rubber technical bulletin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not recommended to exceed 10% by weight of total system (A+B).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause no two applications are quite the same, a small test application to determine suitability for your project is recommended if performance of this material is in question.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smooth-on.com\/msds\/files\/PlatCat_Silicone_Thinner_SLO-JO_THI-VEX.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smooth-on.com\/tb\/files\/Silicone_Thinner.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smooth-on.com\/tb\/files\/SkinSafeDocs\/Silicone%20Thinner%20Skin%20Safe%20Certification%20071519.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSkin Safety Certification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth-On","offers":[{"title":"Pint (0.9 lbs. \/ 0.41 kg.)","offer_id":48015763669307,"sku":"81842","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon (8 lbs. \/ 3.63 kg.)","offer_id":48015763702075,"sku":"81860A","price":66.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7539\/6411\/files\/Silicone-Thinner-gallon-1400x1050.jpg?v=1754777180","url":"https:\/\/maacaffestore.com\/products\/silicone-thinner","provider":"The Compleat Sculptor, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}