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Key Differences
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| Pot Life | 6 minutes | 90 seconds |
| Cure Time | 30 minutes | 1 hour |
| Shore A Hardness | 16 | — |
| Specific Volume | 23.5 cu. in./lb. | 69 cu. in./lb. |
| Color | Blue-Green | White |
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| Mold Star™ 16 FAST | Soma Foama™ 25 | |
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| Mixed Viscosity | 12,500 cps | 10,000 cps |
| Mix Ratio By Volume | 1A:1B | 1A:1B |
| Mix Ratio By Weight | 1A:1B | 1A:1B |
| Pot Life | 6 minutes | 90 seconds |
| Handling Time | — | 20 minutes |
| Cure Time | 30 minutes | 1 hour |
| Shore A Hardness | 16 | — |
| Expansion (approximate) | — | 2-3 times |
| Foam Density | — | 25 lb/ft³ |
| Specific Gravity | 1.18 g/cc | 0.40 g/cc |
| Specific Volume | 23.5 cu. in./lb. | 69 cu. in./lb. |
| Color | Blue-Green | White |
| Die B Tear Strength | 88 pli | — |
| Tensile Strength | 400 psi | — |
| Elongation @ Break | 440 % | — |
| 100% Modulus | 55 psi | — |
| Shrinkage | <.001 in. / in. | — |
| Useful Temperature (min) | -65 °F | — |
| Useful Temperature (max) | 450 °F | — |
Product Description
Mold Star™ 16 FAST
Mold Star™ rubbers are easy to use platinum silicones which are mixed 1A:1B by volume (no weighing scale necessary). Mold Star™ silicones feature relatively low viscosities and vacuum degassing is not required for most applications. Mold Star™ 16 FAST is a fast material with a 6 minute pot life and 30 minute cure time.
Soma Foama™ 25
Soma Foama™ is a soft, two-component platinum silicone flexible foam that is versatile and easy to use. Soma Foama™ 25 is a higher density foam vs. original Soma Foama™ 15 which expands 2-3 times its original volume and develops a uniform 25 lb./cu. ft. cell structure (400 kg/m³). Vibrant colors can be achieved by adding Silc-Pig™ silicone color pigments. Cured foam is high heat resistance (will resist up to 350°F/176°C), water resistant, UV resistant and resists oxidation and ozone degradation.