Description
Description
Chem-Set RTV4500is a 100% acetoxy RTV silicone sealant designed for superior durability, weather resistance, and compliance with food-safe standards. Used across industrial, construction, and commercial applications, it offers proven performance in even the harshest environments.
Certified to NSF 51 and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, RTV4500 is safe for incidental food contact and delivers long-term reliability in both indoor and outdoor conditions. Its non-sag formula makes it ideal for vertical and overhead joints, and its wide operating temperature range makes it a trusted choice from cold storage to high-temp equipment.
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Available Colors
Chem-Set RTV4500 is available in 8 core colors designed to blend seamlessly in architectural, countertop, appliance, and metal cladding applications.
Chem-Set RTV4500 shown with available standard colors. 100% RTV silicone with no fillersformulated for high performance in industrial and construction sealing.
Stocked Colors:
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Clear
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White
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Translucent White
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Cameo
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Aluminum
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Almond
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Gray
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Bronze
Key Features & Benefits
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100% acetoxy RTV silicone solvent-free, no shrinkage
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NSF 51 and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 compliant
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Mold, mildew, and UV resistant
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Non-sag for overhead and vertical applications
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Maintains performance from -70F to 400F (450F intermittent)
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Excellent 25% joint movement capability
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VOC compliant (23 g/L)
Common Applications
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Commercial kitchen and foodservice sealing
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RV and trailer fabrication
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Walk-in freezer panels
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HVAC systems and ductwork
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Countertop and backsplash installations
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Appliance and equipment bonding
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Bathroom, shower, and tile sealing
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Industrial gasketing and telecom enclosures
Technical Specifications
| Property | Test Method | Result |
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| Viscosity | Spindle 7 @ 4rpm | 902,000 cps |
| Skin Formation Time | 70F / 50% RH | 10 minutes |
| Density | ASTM D1475 | 8.5 lbs/gal |
| Hardness | ASTM C661 | 25 Shore A |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D412 | 264 psi |
| Elongation at Break | ASTM D412 | 500% |
| Cure Rate | Internal Test | 24 hrs @ 1/8 bead |
| Service Temperature | Internal Test | -70F to 400F (intermittent 450F) |
| Joint Movement Capability | ASTM C920 | 25% |
Certifications & Compliance
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NSF Standard 51
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FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
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ASTM C920 Class 25, Type S, Grade NS
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TT-S-00230C, TT-S-01543A
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MIL-A-46106A
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UL Recognized
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VOC Compliant
Substrate Compatibility
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Glass, aluminum, steel, stainless
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Marble, granite, ceramic, tile, porcelain
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Wood, fiberglass, PVC, most plastics
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Painted and coated surfaces
Note: Always test unlisted or specialty substrates before full-scale use.
Packaging & Ordering
Packaging Formats:
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10.2 oz cartridges
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Squeeze tubes
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Bulk: pails, drums, sausages available upon request






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