Viton™ GLT-200S* fluoroelastomer is a 64% fluorine, peroxide-cured, low temperature fluoroelastomer similar to Viton™ GLT-600S, but with a significantly lower gum polymer viscosity of ~25 (ML at 121 °C [250 °F]). GLT-200S utilizes the latest technology from Chemours, Advanced Polymer Architecture (APA), which includes a novel peroxide cure site along with an optimized molecular weight distribution.
Features
• Cures exceptionally fast to a high state of cure
• Is ideal for blending with Viton™ GLT-600S to reach intermediate viscosity ranges for injection molding
• Improved mold release/mold fouling properties
• Improved mold flow and less shear sensitivity than 65 Mooney Viton™ GLT-600S
• Excellent physical properties with high elongation, both original and aged
• Heat, fluids, and low temperature resistance comparable to Viton™ GLT-600S • Improved water resistance/lower volume swell in water
• Excellent compression set resistance with either low or no post-cure
Processing
A load factor of 72%+ for internal mixing of GLT- 200S is recommended. The suggested process aids for GLT-200S are 0.75 phr of Struktol® HT290, either alone or in combination with 0.5 phr of PAT-777, or combinations of 0.5 phr Armeen® 18D with carnauba wax or Struktol® WS280. The use of TMAIC (trimethallyl isocyanurate) is NOT suggested, as it causes poor mold release and high compression set. Viton™ Curative No. 7 (VC-7) is the suggested coagent for all GLT-200S compounds and usually used at a 2.5 phr level or lower, unless high modulus is needed. High levels of VC-7 can bleed out and cause molding flaws.