Typical Properties of Style MLC Ensolite Closed Cell Sponge

Description: ENSOLITE MLC closed cell sponge is a blend of PVC/Nitrile polymers to provide optimum characteristics for gasketing or sealing applications. It is a long accepted material for indoor and outdoor uses requiring a temperature range of -40°F to +200°F. MLC is rated as 2C1 under ASTM D1056-07. MLC is listed as meeting the UL94 HF-1 and HBF flammability ratings and the FMVSS-302 rating, which allows it to be used in many gasketing, industrial, appliance and automotive applications. It is also listed to UL 50E.

ENSOLITE MLC closed cell PVC/Nitrile sponge is a soft density material. It is used in many sealing and gasketing applications. It meets many automotive specifications. All ENSOLITE products can be supplied with or without adhesive backing in full rolls up to 60” wide, or slit rolls as narrow as ¼". We can die cut or waterjet cut parts to your exact specifications.

POLYMER
PVC/NITRILE

SPECIFICATIONS
ASTM D 1056-68 SCE41
ASTM D 1056-85, 91, 98, 07 2C1
ASTM D 1056 Suffix’s C1, F1, M
ASTM D 6576-07 Type II, Grades A &B, Soft

FLAMMABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
UL 94 HF-1 LISTED, .114"-.260"
UL 94 HBF LISTED, ≥ .260"
FMVSS-302 PASS ≥ .069"
FAR 25.853 F Part 1 (a) (1) (ii) PASS

Physical Property Test Method Unit of Measure Result
COMPRESSION DEFLECTION @25% ASTM D 1056 psi
kPa		 2.75 +/- .75
19 +/- 5
DENSITY ASTM D 3575 pcf
g/cm3		 4.5 +/- 1.0
.072 +/- .016
50% COMPRESSION SET ASTM D 1056 % 40 MAX
WATER ABSORPTION
MAX. WEIGHT CHANGE		 ASTM D 1056 % < 10
LOW TEMPERATURE N/A °F -40°F
-40°C
HIGH TEMPERATURE N/A °F 200°F
92°C
TENSILE STRENGTH ASTM D 412
(DIE A)		 psi
kPa		 40
276
ELONGATION MINIMUM ASTM D 412
(DIE A)		 % 100
HEAT AGING (7 DAYS –158° F)
CHANGE IN COMP. DEFL		 ASTM D 1056 % MAX CHANGE +/- 30
COLOR N/A N/A BLACK

Unique Features:
  • Meets SAEJ18 APR2002 2A1/2C1
  • Meets ASTM G21-09 Fungus resistance test method
  • Meets ISO 6916 2A1/2C1/2B1 – no exceptions
  • Meets Caterpillar 1E0707, is on approved source list
  • Has been tested and approved to many automotive specifications for Chrysler, Ford, GM, and Toyota. Please contact us for a complete list of tests performed.
Product Characteristics:
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Fire-rated
  • Continuous Rolls

This information is furnished as a guide for selecting materials. Atlantic Gasket Corp. disclaims liability for results or use of this information. It is the customer’s responsibility to obtain and test samples when determining suitability of material for a particular application.

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