3140 RTV Vishay Micro-Measurements Protective Coating FEATURES • Easy to use • Translucent • Self-leveling • Room-temperature cure DESCRIPTION Single-component 98%-solids RTV silicone rubber. Roomtemperature cure (humidity-reactive). Completely noncorrosive. Forms tough, rubbery coating. Excellent properties. Translucent; permits full inspection of installation. Self-leveling; forms fairly thick coats 0.03-0.06 in [0.75-1.5 mm]. Easy-to-apply general-purpose coating. Lab and field use. Low reinforcing effects. High-elongation capabilities. Good for short-term water immersion. Resists many chemicals. Bonds to contaminated surfaces for short-term tests; for best long-term protection, chemically clean surface and prime with M-LINE RTV Primer No. 1. CHARACTERISTICS Cure Requirements: Tack-free in approximately 2 hours. Operating Temperature Range: Short Term: –100° to +600°F [–75° to +315°C]. Long Term: –65° to +500°F [–55° to +260°C]. Cure 24 hours at +75°F [+24°C], 50% RH for each 0.02-in [0.5-mm] thickness. Longer cure at lower humidity levels. Shelf Life: 6 months at +75°F [+24°C]. Note: Will not cure properly if coating is not exposed to atmosphere. PACKAGING Kit: 1 collapsible metal tube (3 oz [85 g]) www.vishaymg.com 62 Accessory: 4 brush-cap bottles (1 oz [30 ml] ea) RTV Primer No. 1 [email protected] Document Number: 11034 Revision 10-Jan-03