Kod: M3179
MOLYKOTE® 3179 Dilatant Compound
Features & benefits
• Dilatant rheological properties
• High elasticity
• High bounce
Composition
• Filled silicone polymer
Applications
Primarily for the novelty toy market for use by children to bounce, stretch and snap.
Description
MOLYKOTE® 3179 Dilatant Compound is a coral-colored silicone polymer that exhibits high elasticity, high bounce and a unique combination of rheological properties. It offers ease of movement under low mechanical force and yet exhibits excellent resistance to slump or flow when at rest.
How to use
MOLYKOTE® 3179 Dilatant Compound is designed specifically for the novelty toy market for use by children to bounce, stretch and snap. Its nonslumping characteristic offers an additional dimension to this product. It can be used to mold simple shapes such as cubes, rectangles and pyramids and retain these shapes for weeks, a feature that can expand the scope of this product from the novelty to the educational. This resistance to static flow in combination with ease of manipulation is a feature of MOLYKOTE® 3179 Dilatant Compound.
Cleanup
If MOLYKOTE® 3179 Dilatant Compound is worked into material or carpets, it may be removed by the careful application of 95% isopropyl alcohol and repeated blotting or brushing. As with all stain removal, check for colorfastness and resistance to fiber damage before applying isopropyl alcohol to an exposed area of the material.
NOTE: Always provide adequate ventilation when using any volatile solvent. Avoid heat, sparks and open flame. Follow all precaution listed on solvent container label.
Handling precautions
PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE HANDLING, READ SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION.
Usable life and storage
When stored at or below 40°C (104°F), MOLYKOTE® 3179 Dilatant Compound has a shelf life of 24 months from date of shipment.
Packaging
This product is available in different standard container sizes. Detailed container size information should be obtained from your nearest MOLYKOTE® sales office or MOLYKOTE® distributor.
Typical properties
Specification writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications. Please contact your local MOLYKOTE® sales representative prior to writing specifications on this product.
Standard(1)
Test
Unit
Result
CTM 0176
Color
Coral
CTM 0517
Rebound
%
70
CTM 0166
Plasticity
70-105
CTM 0022
Specific gravity at 25°C (77°F)
1.10-1.18
CTM 0495
Slump
inches
0.75
(1)CTM: Corporate Test Method; copies of CTMs are available on request
