The following is a news release from Master Bond Inc. You have received it because you are listed as an editor for your publication. Attached to this email is a low resolution version of the photograph that is included in the press kit for this product. High resolution version of this image and files with the body text of this release in Word, HTML and text formats are available at http://www.masterbond.com/newsrelease/mastersil-973s-lo. ----------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Electrically and Thermally Conductive, Two Part Silicone Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications Well suited for use in vacuum environments, Master Bond MasterSil 973S-LO is an adhesive, sealant and coating that passes NASA low outgassing tests. This electrically conductive, two component silicone can be used in the aerospace, electronic, opto-electronic and specialty OEM industries. Featuring a low volume resistivity of 0.004 ohm-cm, MasterSil 973S-LO is a silver filled compound that has a thermal conductivity of 9-11 BTU•in/ft²•hr•°F [1.30-1.59 W/(m•K)]. It bonds well to a wide variety of substrates, including metals, composites, glass, ceramics, rubbers as well as many types of plastics. As is typical for most silicones, MasterSil 973S-LO is highly flexible and has an elongation of 50-100%. This enables it to withstand thermal cycling and mechanical shock. Serviceability for this product is from -120°F to +400°F [-84°C to +204°C]. MasterSil 973S-LO features a paste consistency with minimal flow, which allows it to be used as a formed-in-place conductive gasketing material. As an addition cured silicone, MasterSil 973S-LO does not require air for cross-linking. Unlike many silicones, it can cure wide cross sections and in depths beyond 1 inch. This formulation offers a variety of cure schedules at elevated temperatures, including 25-45 minutes at 250-300°F or 1-2 hours at 160-200°F. MasterSil 973S-LO is available for purchase in 50 gram syringe kits. Additional sizes can be obtained upon request. It has a shelf life of 6 months at 75°F in its original, unopened containers. Master Bond Addition Cured Silicone MasterSil 973S-LO is an electrically and thermally conductive silicone that meets NASA low outgassing specifications. This two component compound is highly flexible and withstands temperatures up to +400°F. Read more about Master Bond’s addition cured silicones at http://www.masterbond.com/products/two-part-silicone-adhesives-sealants-and-coatings or contact Tech Support. Phone: +1-201-343-8983 Fax: +1-201-343-2132 Email: technical@masterbond.com. Note to Editors: For a full product description, please visit: http://www.masterbond.com/tds/mastersil-973s-lo Check out new videos on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/MasterBondVideo You can embed any of our videos on your website. CONTACT James Brenner, Marketing Manager Email: jbrenner@masterbond.com Tel: +1-201-343-8983 Fax: +1-201-343-2132 MASTER BOND INC. 154 Hobart Street Hackensack, NJ 07601-3922 Web: www.masterbond.com # # #