MOLYKOTE® 4 Electrical
Insulating Compound
Silicone-based compound with semi-flowable consistency that exhibits excellent
dielectric strength and electrical insulating properties
Features & benefits Typical properties
• High dielectric strength and excellent electrical insulating Specification writers: These values are not intended for use in
properties preparing specifications. Please contact your local MOLYKOTE®
• Good adhesion to most dry materials, including metals, sales representative prior to writing specifications on this product.
elastomers, polymers and ceramics
Standard Test Unit Typical
• Semi-flowable rheology may allow compound to enter complex
geometries Color Light gray to
translucent
• Good moisture resistance and water repellency white
• Low volatility and evaporation
ASTM D217 Penetration, unworked mm/10 200-250
• Good oxidation stability
• Excellent low temperature performance and broad temperature ASTM D217 Penetration, worked 60, mm/10 310 max
range (-54°C to 200°C) ASTM D217, Penetration, worked 60, mm/10 310 max
• Certified to NSF 51 and 61, meets 21 CFR 175.30, Kosher AMS8660 after 24 hrs at 204°C
Pareve, Halal AMS8660 Bleed, 30 hrs at 204°C % 4.4
• Material tested to AMS8660 Tables 1-4, see Typical
AMS8660 Evaporation, 30 hrs at % 1.1
properties table 204°C
• No intentional polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or per- and ASTM D471, Volume change rubber % -0.7
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) AMS8660 SRE-NBR-28/PX
ASTM Durometer hardness Delta 0
D2240 (80 Shore A)
Applications
AMS8660 Flammability Pass/Fail Pass
Used as a lubricant and seal for cable connectors, battery
terminals, rubber seals, elastomer and polymer O-rings, and AMS8660 Corrosive effects (metals) No Pass
evidence
assembly of various metal on polymer and metal on rubber
combinations. A moisture proof seal for transportation and AMS8660 Corrosive effects No Pass
(non-metals) evidence
industrial applications including ignition systems, sealed electrical
connectors, disconnect junctions, and terminals where a semi- ASTM Low temp torque,
D1478 -65F and (-54C)
flowable consistency material is appropriate. Consider using
MOLYKOTE® 111 Compound or MOLYKOTE® 5 Compound if Starting torque gm-cm 676
higher consistency material is needed related to electrical based Running torque, gm-cm 197
applications or MOLYKOTE® 112 High-Performance Lube/Sealant 60 minutes
for critical mechanical based applications. AMS8660 Waterproof seal, Pass/Fail Pass
25°C for 24 hours
AMS8660 Insolubility 8-day soak Pass
How to use
ASTM D149, Dielectric strength, volts/mil 338
MOLYKOTE® 4 Electrical Compound can be applied by hand,
AMS8660 50 mil
brushing or wiping into the application. Shear can impact the
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. AMS: Aerospace
(1)
product rheology and cause increase in flow characteristics which Material Specifications.
can be a benefit in some applications where material needs to
flow into complex geometries. If the application is not tolerant to Continued on next page.
variation in rheology characteristics, mechanical means of
sealing or isolating the material is recommended. Designed
Typical properties, cont. automation dispensing is possible but should be validated at
customer prior to use due to high shear from pumps. Silicone
Standard(1) Test Unit Typical
compounds should not be applied to surfaces that require
ASTM D257, painting or coating.
AMS8660 Volume resistivity
@ 23°C, 500VDC ohm-cm 4.62 x 1013
@ 177°C, 500VDC ohm-cm 4.11 x 1013
Handling precautions
PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE
ASTM D495, Arc resistance (mean) Seconds 225
AMS8660 USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE
HANDLING, READ SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND CONTAINER
ASTM D150, Dielectric constant
AMS8660 1kHz 2.80
LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD
1MHz 2.89 INFORMATION.
10MHz 2.80
ASTM D150, Usable life and storage
AMS8660 Dissipation factor
When stored in the original unopened containers, this product
1 kHz 0.0006 has a usable life of 60 months from the date of production.
1 MHz 0.0013
10 MHz 0.0024 Packaging
ASTM D5470 Thermal conductivity @ W/mK 0.235 This product is available in different standard container sizes as
(TIM) 30°C
shown on molykote.com. Detailed container size information
ASTM should be obtained from your nearest MOLYKOTE® sales office
E2716 Specific heat
or MOLYKOTE® distributor.
@ 50°C J/(g°C) 1.266
@ 100°C J/(g°C) 1.457
@ 150°C J/(g°C) 1.471
AMS8660 Storage stability Pass
6 months at 38°C
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. AMS: Aerospace
(1)
Material Specifications.
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