Technical Data
Sheet
CIKOmould SIL
Liquid applied silicone rubber for mould making
Description The mould must be free from dampness and standing
CIKOmould SIL is silicone based mould water.
making material that can be used for making Application of primer
replicas with a wide variety of materials Apply CIKOmould primer on the master mould using soft
including epoxy resins, polyester resins, GRC, brush and allow the primer to dry.
gypsum, wax etc. The cured material is
Mixing
elastomeric with sufficient hardness.
The base component [Part-A] of CIKOmould SIL should
CIKOmould SIL is silicone resin cured with be mixed thoroughly using a heavy duty slow speed drill
hardener to form a tough rubbery material after fitted with paddle and ensure a homogenous mix. Over
curing. CIKOmould SIL is available in three mixing shall be avoided to minimise air entrainment. The
variants as ‘soft’, ‘medium’ and ‘hard’ grades hardener component [Part-B] should be poured into the
represented as CIKOmould SIL-S, CIKOmould base component [Part-A] and mixed well until a
SIL-M and CIKOmould SIL-H respectively. homogenous mix is obtained.
Mix ratio of base to hardener is 100:3 to achieve
Properties
optimum performance results.
Cold applied two component system.
Can be used as pouring grade or Application method
brushing grade. Properly mixed material can be directly poured in to the
Exhibits very little shrinkage and primed mould and levelled to the top surface.
superior dimensional stability.
Uniform curing irrespective of Packaging
thickness. CIKOmould SIL is available in 21.0 kg kits.
Non-exothermic, maintaining the
original properties of master. Shelf life
Exhibits good resilience and easy CIKOmould SIL has a shelf life of 12 months in
demould. unopened pails and if stored in accordance with CIKO
Good duplication time. instructions.
Provides smooth surface. Storage
CIKOmould SIL should be stored under enclosed
Application area 0
shaded area at temperatures between 10 – 30 C.
CIKOmould SIL is a high quality mould
material suitable for, Precautions
Glass reinforced concrete industries Do not use over damp surface or standing water.
Concrete pre-cast claddings
Gypsum and plaster decoration Health & safety
elements. CIKOmould SIL should not come in contact with eyes or
Wax ornamental members be swallowed. Ensure adequate ventilation and avoid
Special architectural works inhalation of vapours. Applicator should wear
appropriate clothes, gloves and goggles. Use of barrier
Application instuctions cream is recommended to provide additional skin
Surface preparation protection. If comes in contact with eyes flush with plenty
Clean the master mould to make it free from all of fresh water and seek medical advice.
loose particles, dust and other contaminations.
Refer Material Safety Data Sheet for further details.
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Physical Properties & Other Information
Description CIKOmould SIL-S CIKOmould SIL-M CIKOmould SIL-H
Colour White White White
0
Specific gravity @25 C 1.06±0.02 1.08±0.02 1.11±0.02
Mixing ratio 100:3 100:3 100:3
0
Pot life @25 C; mins 30 - 40 30 - 40 30 - 40
0
Curing time @25 C; hrs 4-5 4-5 4-5
Hardness; Shore A 20±2 30±2 40±2
Tensile strength; MPa 3.0±0.3 3.8±0.5 3.5±0.5
Tear strength; kN/m 19±2 26±2 17±2
Shrinkage rate % <0.3% <0.3% <0.3%
Elongation % 400% 400% 150%
Technical Support
For any technical support, do not hesitate to
contact CIKO team at any time as CIKO offers
on and off site services to end users, specifier
and contractors.
More from CIKO Middle East
A wide range of construction chemical
products are manufactured by CIKO Middle
East which includes:
Concrete admixtures and additives
Waterproofing and damp proof
coatings
Surface treatments
Flooring and toppings
Grouts and anchors
Tile adhesives and grout
Concrete repair materials
Adhesives and bonding agent
Protective coating
Joint Sealants and Moulding
compounds
Ancillaries
TDS/ST18 Rev.:1 Issue:C
Note: The information presented herein based on the best of our knowledge and expertise for which every effort is made to ensure its
reliability. Although all the products are subjected to rigid quality tests and are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture,
no specific guarantee can be extended because results depend not only on quality but also on other factors beyond our control
