Shin-Etsu

Shin-Etsu KE-40RTV Flame-Retardant RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant

KE-40RTV is a one-component, room-temperature vulcanizing silicone adhesive sealant developed by Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. It features a neutral condensation cure system, thixotropic consistency, low odor, and non-corrosive properties. The product provides good adhesion to metals, plastics, glass, and ceramics without primer. After curing, it forms a tough and durable elastomer with UL 94 V-0 flame retardancy, making it suitable for electronic sealing, industrial bonding, and form-in-place gasketing.

CategoryAn adhesive
BrandShin-Etsu
ColorGray, White
Specification150g
ApplicationDesigned for bonding and sealing electronic equipment, metals, plastics, glass, and other materials, providing flame retardancy, temperature resistance, and electrical insulation.

Product Details

Product Features

・One-component, room-temperature curing

・UL 94 V-0 flame-retardant rating

・Good high- and low-temperature resistance

・Thixotropic, non-sagging paste

・Low odor, neutral cure, and non-corrosive

・Good electrical insulation properties

・Good adhesion to various substrates

 

Applications

・Electrical & Electronics: Electronic component sealing, insulation protection

・Industrial Equipment: Equipment housings, joint bonding and sealing

・Metal Processing: Metal component bonding and sealing

・Plastic Products: Plastic housings, structural component fixing

・Sealing Components: Form-in-place gasketing, joint sealing

Property

KE-40RTV

Product Type

One-Component Silicone Adhesive/Sealant

Cure Type

Condensation, Room-Temperature Cure

Color

Gray, White

Appearance

Thixotropic Paste

Density (23°C)

1.58 g/cm³

Cure Conditions

7 days at 23°C, 50% RH

Tack-Free Time

12 min

Hardness (Shore A)

60

Tensile Strength

2.90 MPa

Elongation at Break

200%

Shear Strength

1.00 MPa

Volume Resistivity

1 TΩ·m

Dielectric Strength

25 kV/mm

Dielectric Constant (50Hz)

3.9

Dielectric Dissipation Factor (50Hz)

1×10⁻²

Thermal Conductivity

0.42 W/(m·K)

Usable Temperature Range

-40°C to 180°C

Flame Retardancy

UL 94 V-0