Technical Data Sheet
DOWSIL™ 744 RTV Adhesive Sealant
DOWSIL™ 744 RTV Adhesive Sealant is a one-part, white, non-flowing general purpose
moisture cure adhesive.
Features & Non-flowing
Benefits Room temp cure
High elongation for added stress relief
No mixing required
RT cure, no ovens required
Faster in-line processing with optional heat acceleration
Added reliability can result from lower cured stress
Potential Uses Bonding large components such as batteries or capacitors to circuit boards
Applications Automated or manual needle dispensing systems
Typical Properties
Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
Property Unit Result
Extrusion Rate g/min 184
Viscosity (Low Shear - 1/s) Pa-sec 753
Viscosity (High Shear - 10/s) Pa-sec 135
Flow Rate - Slump in 0.2
cm 0.6
Skin Over Time 25°C, 50%rh minutes 10
Tack-free Time at 25°C minutes 55
Specific Gravity (Cured) 1.42
Tensile Strength psi 395
MPa 2.7
kg/cm2 28
Elongation % 590
Tensile Modulus psi 70
MPa 0.5
kg/cm2 5
Tear Strength (Die B) ppi 30
N/cm 20
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Typical Properties (Cont.)
Property Unit Result
Unprimed Adhesion – Lap Shear to Aluminum psi 430
MPa 3
kg/cm2 296
Durometer Shore A 37
Dielectric Strength kV/mm 15
V/mil 890
Volume Resistivity Ohm.cm 5E + 13
Shelf Life at 25°C months 12
UL Flammability Classification NA 94-HB
Description Dow one-part moisture cure adhesives are generally cured at room temperature and in an
environment of 30 to 80 percent relative humidity eliminating the need for curing ovens and
the associated costs of energy and capital. Greater than 90 percent of full physical
properties should be attained within 24 to 72 hours and varies according to product. Faster
manufacturing throughput can be achieved since the adhesive and component can be
handled in much shorter times of about 10 to 120 minutes, depending on the adhesive
selected and the amount applied. These adhesives are not typically used in highly confined
spaces or where a deep section cure is required as they generally cure from the exposed
surface inward at a rate of 0.25 inch per seven days. Cure progresses from the outer
exposed surface and is dependent on the moisture in the air. Working time is generally a
few minutes to an hour for these products until a surface skin begins to form. Mild heat
below 60°C (140°F) may be used to increase through-put by accelerating the cure. Dow
silicone adhesives retain their original physical and electrical properties over a broad range
of operating conditions which enhance the reliability of and service life of devices. The
stable chemistry and versatile processing options of these adhesives offer benefits for a
variety of device assembly needs from increasing component safety and reliability, reducing
total cost or increasing the performance envelope of devices or modules. Underwriters
Laboratory (UL) 94 recognition is based on minimum thickness requirements. Please
consult the UL Online Certifications Directory for the most accurate certification information.
Preparing All surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned and/or degreased with DOWSIL™ OS fluids,
Surfaces naphtha, mineral spirits, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) or other suitable solvent. Solvents such
as acetone or isopropyl alcohol (IPA) do not tend to remove oils well, and any oils remaining
on the surface may interfere with adhesion. Light surface abrasion is recommended
whenever possible, because it promotes good cleaning and increases the surface area for
bonding. A final surface wipe with acetone or IPA is also useful. Some cleaning techniques
may provide better results than others; users should determine the best techniques for their
particular applications.
Substrate Testing Due to the wide variety of substrate types and differences in substrate surface conditions,
general statements on adhesion and bond strength are impossible. To ensure maximum
bond strength on a particular substrate, 100 percent cohesive failure of the adhesive in a lap
shear or similar adhesive strength test is desired. This ensures compatibility of the adhesive
with the substrate being considered. Also, this test can be used to determine minimum cure
time or can detect the presence of surface contaminants such as mold release agents, oils,
greases and oxide films.
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Adhesion Dow silicone adhesives are specially formulated to provide unprimed adhesion to many
reactive metals, ceramics and glass, as well as to selected laminates, resins and plastics.
However, good adhesion cannot be expected on non-reactive metal substrates or non-
reactive plastic surfaces such as Teflon, polyethylene or polypropylene. Special surface
treatments such as chemical etching or plasma treatment can sometimes provide a reactive
surface and promote adhesion to these types of substrates. DOWSIL™ primers can be used
to increase the chemical activity on difficult substrates. Poor adhesion may be experienced
on plastic or rubber substrates that are highly plasticized, because the mobile plasticizers act
as release agents. Small-scale laboratory evaluation of all substrates is recommended
before production trials are made.
Useful For most uses, silicone elastomers should be operational over a temperature range of -45 to
Temperature 200°C (-49 to 392°F) for long periods of time. However, at both the low- and high-
Ranges temperature ends of the spectrum, behavior of the materials and performance in particular
applications can become more complex and require additional considerations. For low-
temperature performance, thermal cycling to conditions such as -55°C (-67°F) may be
possible, but performance should be verified for your parts or assemblies. Factors that may
influence performance are configuration and stress sensitivity of components, cooling rates
and hold times, and prior temperature history. At the high-temperature end, the durability of
the cured silicone elastomer is time and temperature dependent. As expected, the higher the
temperature, the shorter the time the material will remain useable.
Solvent Exposure When liquid or vapor solvent or fuel exposure can occur in an application, the silicone
adhesive discussed in this brochure is intended only to survive splash or intermittent
exposures. It is not suited for continuous solvent or fuel exposure. Testing should be done to
confirm performance of the adhesives under these conditions.
Handling PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN
Precautions THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE HANDLING, READ PRODUCT AND SAFETY DATA SHEETS
AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD
INFORMATION. THE SAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE ON THE DOW WEBSITE AT
DOW.COM, OR FROM YOUR DOW SALES APPLICATION ENGINEER, OR
DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY CALLING DOW CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Usable Life and For best results, DOWSIL™ RTV adhesives should be stored at or below the storage
Storage temperature listed on the product label. Special precautions must be taken to prevent
moisture from contacting these materials. Containers should be kept tightly closed with head
or air space minimized. Partially filled containers should be purged with dry air or other
gases, such as nitrogen. Shelf life is indicated by the “Use Before” date found on the product
label.
Packaging RTV adhesives are typically packaged in 100 ml syringes and 330 ml cartridges, 1 kg tubs
Information and pails (18–25 kg). In general, DOWSIL™ adhesives/sealants are supplied in nominal
0.45, 3.6, 18 and 200 kg (1, 8, 40 and 440 lb) containers, net weight. Not all products may be
available in all packages and some additional packages, such as a bladder packs or tubes,
may be available for certain package sizes.
Limitations This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical
uses.
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