Can silicones become brittle with age and or heat?
A FHSMs silicone is similar to that used in the highest-grade outdoor caulking. That does not become brittle with age, heat or UV exposure, and is guaranteed by the manufacturer for 30 years. Excellent resistance to aging and the environment is one of the unique properties of silicones compared to other polymers. It is because silicones are based on silicon and oxygen polymer chains rather than carbon based polymer chains that these outstanding performance properties can be achieved. Back to Top Q How is the FHSM Duplex Fouling Release system different from other silicone foul release systems? A The other silicone fouling release systems have a similar surface coat silicone to the FHSM. However, that is where the similarities end. The differences are three fold: • Due to the unique properties of the Tie Coat and the use of special bonding chemistries at the epoxy Tie Coat interface, the FHSM system has been engineered for superior adhesion and strength compared to the other silicone sy
