FXSmith

(Editors Note: Gordon Smith was kind enough to allow me to reprint the information on his silicone system. I have broken all of his information down into 4 sections:


I am quite intrigued by the idea of self-sticking appliances. Its somewhat of a DREAM for most prosthetic artists. If X-MEN was ANY indication of the potential of these materials, I cannot wait to see what other artists can do)

 

MATERIAL QUALITIES


FXSMITH2000 PROSTHETIC SILICONE GELS The current result of 15 years of research and development into the creation of a practical translucent prosthetic technology. Here are six different platinum silicone prosthetic gels designed to work independently or in combination simply and safely.

Note: These are not mould making products they are studio designed prosthetic materials.

PROSTHETIC APPLICATION QUALITIES
1. Safe and clean.
2. Life-like movement (Non-synthetic.)
3. Free facial movement.(No glue.)
4. Self sticking interior gel. (FXSMITH2000-1)
5. Safe and easy removal. (FXSMITH2000-1)
6. No known allergic or chemical reactions.
7. Easy external coloration. (Barrier Gels)
8. Easy internal coloration. (Interior and Barrier Gels
9. Reusable.
10. Washable with soap and water, alcohol or acetone.
11. Chemically stable.
12. No shrinkage.
13. Repairable.
14. Diluent free.
15. Glueable.

PROSTHETIC FABRICATION QUALITIES
1. Safe and clean.
2. Mixing Ratio A/B 50/50
3. Lamination compatibility.
4. Easy internal coloration.
5. Easy external coloration. (Barrier Gels only)
6. Non contaminating.
7. Chemically stable.
8. No ventilation necessary.
9. No shrinkage.
10. Repairable.
11. Diluent free.
12. Brushable. Pourable.
13. Adjustable pot life. (Cooling)
14. Adjustable cure rate. (Heat)

FXSMITH2000 TECHNICAL DATA

FXSMITH2000 INTERIOR GELS TECHNICAL DATA
FXSMITH2000-1 INTERIOR GEL / SELF-STICK
Contains: Organofunctional Platinum Complex
Mixing ratio: A/B 50/50 Volume or weight.
Cure: Platinum RTV
Pot life: approx. 15 minutes @ approx. 20 C.
approx. 25 minutes @ approx. 0 C.
Demould: approx. 60 minutes @ approx. 20 C.
Colour: None.
Opacity: Translucent.
Shrinkage: Nil
FXSMITH2000-2 INTERIOR GEL / SUPER SOFT
Contains: Organofunctional Platinum Complex
Mixing ratio: A/B 50/50. Volume or weight.
Cure: Platinum RTV
Pot life: approx. 15 minutes @ approx. 20 C. approx. 25 minutes @ approx. 0 C.
Demould: approx. 60 minutes @ approx. 20 C.
Colour: None.
Opacity: Translucent.
Shrinkage: Nil.

FXSMITH2000-3 INTERIOR GEL / SOFT
Contains: Organofunctional Platinum Complex
Mixing ratio: A/B 50/50 Volume or weight.
Cure: Platinum RTV
Pot life: approx. 15 minutes @ approx. 20 C.
approx. 25 minutes @ approx. 0 C.
Demould: approx. 60 minutes @ approx. 20 C.
Colour: None.
Opacity: Translucent.
Shrinkage: Nil.

FXSMITH2000 BARRIER GELS TECHNICAL DATA


FXSMITH2000-4 BARRIER GEL / THIN
Contains: Organofunctional Platinum Complex
Mixing ratio: A/B 50/50 Volume or weight.
Cure: Platinum RTV
Pot life: approx. 15 minutes @ approx. 20 C.
approx. 25 minutes @ approx. 0 C.
Demould: approx. 60 minutes @ approx. 20 C.
Colour: None.
Opacity: Translucent.
Shrinkage: Nil

FXSMITH2000-5 BARRIER GEL / SOFT
Contains: Organofunctional Platinum Complex
Mixing ratio: A/B 50/50. Volume or weight.
Cure: Platinum RTV
Pot life: approx. 15 minutes @ approx. 20 C. approx. 25 minutes @ approx. 0 C.
Demould: approx. 60 minutes @ approx. 20 C.
Colour: None.
Opacity: Translucent.
Shrinkage: Nil.

FXSMITH2000-6 BARRIER GEL / FIRM
Contains: Organofunctional Platinum Complex
Mixing ratio: A/B 50/50 Volume or weight.
Cure: Platinum RTV
Pot life: approx. 15 minutes @ approx. 20 C. approx. 25 minutes @ approx. 0 C.
Demould: approx. 60 minutes @ approx. 20 C.
Colour: None.
Opacity: Translucent.
Shrinkage: Nil.
FXSMITH2000 Silicone Series Material Safety Data Sheet
Chemical Product and Company Identification:

FXSMITH2000 Inc. 90 Industry Street, Toronto, Canada, M6M 4L8
PRODUCT NAME: FXSMITH2000 Prosthetic Gel Part A and Part B
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Silicone

MATERIAL SAFETY INFORMATION

Hazardous Constituents
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/CAS#: This product is a trade secret mixture of mostly non hazardous ingredients.
EXPOSURE LIMITS: No exposure limits established by OSHA or ACGIH.


Health Hazards
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Skin or eye absorption.
EYE: May cause eye irritation.
SKIN: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
INHALATION: At room temp., no harmful effects expected.
CARCINOGENICITY: Not designated as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA
CHRONIC EFFECTS: No information found concerning adverse chronic health effects.

First Aid Measures
EYE CONTACT: Flush with plenty of water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
SKIN CONTACT: Wipe off and wash with soap and plenty of warm water.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
INGESTION: Seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless so directed by a medical professional.

Fire Fighting Measures
FLASH POINT: >350 F
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: May include carbon and silicone oxides and potentially irritating compounds such as formaldehyde.
OTHER INFORMATION: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Application of water stream to hot product may cause frothing and increase fire intensity. This material may produce a floating fire hazard. If possible,keep fire exposed containers cool with water spray to prevent rupture.

Handling and Storage
HANDLING: Use in adequately ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke in work area. Wash hands after handling.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide general local exhaust. At room temp., special exhaust is not needed.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye protection (chemical splash goggles), and vinyl gloves are recommended.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Under normal conditions, respiratory protection is not required.

Physical Characteristics
APPEARANCE: Light Amber translucent liquid.
ODOR: A has no odor, B has a solvent odor.
pH: Not applicable.
BOILING POINT: Not determined.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.1 @ 20 C.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble.
VAPOR PRESSURE:Not determined.

Stability and Reactivity
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Normally stable, but avoid prolonged storage at elevated temperatures to assure product integrity. Temperature in excess of 300F can lead to formaldehyde formation.

Regulatory and Other Information

SARA SECTION 313: This product does not contain any compound above the de minimis reporting levels subject to SARA Section 313 reporting requirements.

RCRA: Upon disposal, this product is not a listed or characteristic RCRA hazardous waste as defined in 40 CFR 261. Dispose of in accordance with state and local regulations.

DOT: Not a hazardous material for shipping purposes based on United Nations Recommendations for the Transport of Dangerous Goods and 49 CFR Part 171.

OTHER INFORMATION: For emergency shipping information, call CHEMTREC Emergency Center, 800/424-9300.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is considered accurate; however, FXSMITH2000 makes no warranty regarding the accuracy of the information. The user must determine the suitability of the intended use and accepts all risk and liability associated with that use.



FXSMITH2000 PROSTHETIC SILICONE GEL SYSTEM
EXAMPLE APPLICATION - SELF STICKING PROSTHETICS

PROSTHETIC MATERIALS:
FXSMITH2000-1 Interior Gel with a FXSMITH2000-4 Barrier Gel.
MOULD:
Injection mould. Plaster core. Plaster mother over keyed platinum silicone surface mould.
Note: We have found the materials to be very friendly to most mould materials.

CONTAMINANTS:
Sulfur, latex, aloevera, some urethanes, some tin silicones. Always test cure.
Note: Do not wear latex rubber gloves or use latex sponges at any time.
RELEASE:
Vaseline. Clear PVC. Wax. Ivory Soap. Always test to establish all release requirements including contamination and easy of release of prosthetic from mould. Note: Release your brushes with vaseline. Clean used brushes in D-Limonene first, then clean in 99% alcohol.
MIXING:
Parts A/B. Mix 1/1. Measure by volume or weight. Mix in clean plastic, metal or glass. Always vacuum/degas materials after mixing. Mix parts A and B thoroughly together, scrapping the sides, vacuum/degas, then brush or inject materials into your mould as soon as possible.
Note: We suggest always cooling materials in the freezer before mixing together. Cool to maximize pot life. FXSMITH2000 Gels will not freeze. We also suggest working in a well air conditioned environment.
CURE:
See Technical Data sheet for pot life and demould times @ 20 C. A warm, never hot, convection oven will cure any of the FXSMITH2000 Gels in a matter of minutes. Freezing adds approx. 10 minutes to pot life but does not effect demould time. FXSMITH2000 Gels are designed for speed. We suggest mixing small quantities, a number of times, rather than wasting material. FXSMITH2000 Gels will chemically bond to themselves or to each other if applied within 30 minutes. Note: We spend as much time as we needed to paint the inside of the barrier and have never had any delamination problems.
COLOUR:
We suggest clobbering both parts, A and B. Always vacuum/degas to verify colour. You can use artist oils with mineral spirits, dry pigment, silicone pigment, food clobbering, flocking, make-up or any alcohol suspended pigment. Eg: Skin Illustrator.
BARRIER MEMBRANE AND EDGE:
Brush a thin layer of mixed FXSMITH2000-4 into prepared surface mould to create a dry paintable barrier membrane with feather edges. Best results, one coat. It is important to seal the entire surface. You can reinforce areas where you feel it necessary. You do not need to cover the entire surface in one application. You can take your time. You will not see where you stopped and began again in the finished product unless you have changed colour. You can paint the underside of the cured membrane before closing the mould. Do not barrier coat the core side of the mould, if you want a self-sticking prosthetic. All cured FXSMITH2000 Barrier Gels are dry and can be painted as well as be used independently or together.
INTERIOR GEL:
Inject proper mixed amount of FXSMITH2000-1(after vacuuming) with plastic syringes into your closed injection mould. Inject evenly until material can be seen exiting all your vents and air has stopped escaping. Leave syringes in the mould to keep back pressure. Place in warm oven to speed cure. FXSMITH2000-1 is designed with ideal skin adhesion qualities. It can be glued if desired without damaging it's ability to adhere to skin.
DEMOULD:
Remove core first, leaving the prosthetic in the surface mould, exposing the interior gel. Using water and Ivory soap to take the stickiness away. Gently remove the prosthetic from the surface mould. Note: Do not powder the sticky side of the prosthetic.
MAINTENANCE:
Clean with soap and water, alcohol or acetone, if necessary. Trichloralethane swells FXSMITH2000 Gels and should be avoided. Lay plastic over clean sticky interior gel to store.
APPLICATION:
Remove plastic and apply. If edges fold over onto the sticky side of the prosthetic use 99% alcohol to unstick them. Glue down edges with any clear medical adhesive. Make sure all of the air is out from under the prosthetic. The prosthetic will not move unless it is pealed off. If edges do not disappear when glued then use an evaporated Pros-Aid paste to lightly stipple across the edge where necessary. Note: We have never had to use an edge cover except after multiple usages of the same prosthetic.
MAKE-UP:
Almost anything can be used with varying degrees of success. We us artist oils with mineral spirits. Skin illustrator is good. The point is not to have to colour very much at all. If you have colour matched the prosthetic internally, to the actor, you should not need to do very much.
REMOVAL: Do not use Detachol to remove glue. Anything else seems works well. Always thoroughly clean the prosthetic after use. Best to use alcohol to remove any glue residue, then wash in Ivory soap and warm water. Dry. Replace the plastic clover over the sticky side of the prosthetic, ready for the next day.


Contact: Gordon Smith
FXSMITH2000 Inc.
90 Industry Street,
Toronto, Canada, M6M 4L8
Phone: 416-763-3911
Fax: 416-763-6655
Web site: www.fxsmith.com
E-mail: gordon160@earthlink.net