Shin-Etsu's KE-45 is a single component,paste like, thixotropic adhesive that will cure into a tough, durable, resiliant elastomer that cures when exposed to moisture in the air at room temperature. KE-45 is a low odor, neutral cure, non-corrosive product that exhibits excellent, unprimed adhesion to metals, plastics, glass, and ceramics. RTV 45 can be used for general sealing as well as electrical insulation.
Product Features
Single Component
Room-temperature cure
Thixotropic paste
Low odor and non-corrosive
Typical Applications
Form-in-place gasketing
Sealing electronics
Adhering auto and appliance trim including metal, fabric and fabric backed plastics
Sealing windows in oven doors and flues on gas appliances, flanged pipe joints, access joints
Sealing trailers, truck cabs
Bonding and sealing appliance parts
Sealing marine cabins and windows
Typical Properties
TypeAdhesive/Sealant
Cure TypeCondensation
One/Two ComponentOne
ColorBlack, White, Gray, Red, Translucent
Density @ 23C (g/cm^3)1.05
Cure Conditions7 days @ 23C/50% RH
Tack Free Time (min)6
Shore A Hardness30
Tensile Strength (MPa)1.9
Tear Strength (kN/m)7
% Elongation310
Shear Strength (MPa) (Al/Al)1
Volume Resistivity (T ·m)10
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm)20
Dielectric Constant2.6 @ 50Hz
Dielectric Dissipation Factor5 x 10^3 @ 50Hz
Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K)0.21
Usable Temperature Range (C)-40 to +180
KE45 is a general purpose RTV for sealing, bonding and gasketing.
Shin-Etsu KE45 RTV adhesive/sealant is a paste-like, one-component material that cures to a durable, resilient silicone rubber when exposed to moisture in the air at room temperature. Due to its non-sag, non-flowable features it may be applied overhead or on side wall joints and surfaces. It will adhere to glass, most types of wood, clean metals, silicone resins, ceramics, vulcanized silicone rubber, natural and synthetic fibres, and many plastic surfaces. KE45 RTV can be used for general sealing as well as electrical insulation. It presents no offensive odour during curing and will not corrode metal. (Discolouration of copper based metals may occur when hermetically sealed.) In addition, KE45 RTV Silicone adheres well on alkali materials such as mortar and white cement.
Fully Cured KE45 RTV adhesive/sealant can withstand long-term temperatures of up to 232°C and intermittent temperatures as high as 260°C
Shin-Etsu KE45 RTV silicone is available in clear, black, and white.
Key Properties
• One-component
• Thixotropic
• Low-Corrosion
• Low-Odour