MIL-DTL-25988 Fluorosilicones

SSP makes MIL-DTL-25988, Type 2, Class 1 and 2 fluorosilicones. Choose sheets, rolls, extrusions, or ready-to-mold compounds.

MIL-DTL-25988 is a U.S. military specification that supercedes MIL-R-25988. Older prints may  reference MIL-R-25988, or spec AMS 25988.

Concerned about traceability? SSP offers a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch of material that we make.

What is MIL-DTL-25988 (MIL-R-25988)?

MIL-DTL-25988 is a U.S. military detail specification that supercedes MIL-R-25988. It divides compliant fluorosilicones into Type 1 materials for O-Rings and Type 2 materials for molded parts, sheets, strips, and extruded shapes. Within each Type, there are two different classes. Class 1 compounds are for general-purpose use, and Class 2 materials are higher-strength elastomers.

SSP makes Type 1, Class 1 and 2 MIL-DTL-25988 fluorosilicones and supplies them as ready-to-mold compounds, continuous rolls, sheet materials, and extrusions. The table below lists our products. All fluorosilicones are peroxide-catalyzed and heat-cured. For traceability, SSP offers a full certificate of analysis (COA) with every batch.


SSP Fluorosilicone

MIL-DTL-25988 Callouts

Product Specifications

Product No.

Type

Class

Grade

Durometer (Shore A)

Tensile Strength (psi)

Elongation (%)

Tear B (ppi/min)

SSP267

2

1

40

40

1500

500

130

SSP338

2

1

50

50

1300

500

225

SSP083

* SSP083 also meets SAE AMS 3326 

2

1

60

60

1000

350

150

SSP100

2

1

70

70

1000

250

128

SSP372

2

1

80

80

800

170

102

SSP082

 2  2  75  75  900  150  150

Type 2, Class 1 MIL-DTL-25988 Fluorosilicones

The table below provide additional information about SSP’s Type 2, Class 1 MIL-DTL-25988 fluorosilicones.  

SSP389 | SSP2354 | AMS 3332

SSP083

SSP083 is a 60-durometer, peroxide-catalyzed, heat-cured fluorosilicone elastomer that meets SAE AMS 3326 and MIL-DTL-25988-(C), Type 2 Class 1 Gr 60 requirements. Find out if this silicone rubber is right for your application.

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SSP352

SSP100

SSP100 is a 70-durometer, peroxide-catalyzed, heat-cured fluorosilicone elastomer that meets MIL-R-25988B, Type 2, Class 1, Grade 70 requirements. Find out if this silicone rubber is right for your application.

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AA 59588 SILICONES | SSP301| SSP1331T | ssp267

SSP267

SSP267 is a 40-durometer, peroxide-catalyzed, heat-cured fluorosilicone elastomer that meets MIL-R-25988B, Type 2, Class 1, Grade 40 requirements. Find out if this silicone rubber is right for your application.

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SSP338

SSP338 is a 50-durometer, peroxide-catalyzed, heat-cured fluorosilicone elastomer that meets MIL-R-25988B, Type 2, Class 1, Grade 50 requirements. Find out if this silicone rubber is right for your application.

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SSP2523T | SSP2521T | SSP220 | ssp372

SSP372

SSP372 is an 80-durometer, peroxide-catalyzed, heat-cured fluorosilicone elastomer that meets MIL-R-25988B, Type 2, Class 1, Grade 80 requirements. Find out if this silicone rubber is right for your application.

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Type 2, Class 2 MIL-DTL-25988 Fluorosilicones

The table below provide additional information about SSP’s Type 2, Class 2 MIL-DTL-25988 fluorosilicones. 

cargo aircraft silicones | SSP390

SSP082

SSP082 is a 75-durometer, peroxide-catalyzed, heat-cured fluorosilicone elastomer that meets MIL-R-25988B, Type 2, Class 2, Grade 75 requirements. Find out if this silicone rubber is right for your application.

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MIL-R-25988 Certificate of Analysis

Each batch of SSP fluorosilicones is fully-certified, and we provide full traceability throughout the supply chain. As the sample COA below shows, SSP’s performs a complete series of tests to demonstrate that a product complies with MIL-R-25988 (MIL-DTL-83528) requirements.

mil-r-25988 coa

MIL-DTL-25988 Aircraft Fluorosilicones and Aviation Fluorosilicones

MIL-DTL-25988 is a U.S. military detail (DTL) specification that covers fluorosilicones for aircraft and aviation applications. With their fluorine additions, these silicone elastomers resist petroleum-based fuels and oils, solvents, and harsh chemicals. 

MIL-DTL-25988 fluorosilicones also withstand a wide range of temperatures and  maintain their tear and tensile strength when immersed in jet fuel. These fuel-resistant materials can withstand repeated flexing without stress cracking and remain flexible and rubbery.

The MIL-DTL-25988 specification divides compliant fluorosilicones into different types, classes, and grades. 

  • Type 1 materials are for O-rings and Type 2 materials are for sheets, strips, and extruded shapes. 
  • Type 2 fluorosilicones are also used in molded parts except for compression seals. 
  • Class 1 materials are designated for general-purpose use. 
  • Class 2 materials are high-strength compounds.
  • Note that the grades for MIL-DTL-25988 fluorosilicones correspond to the material’s durometer.
  • The table below describes the MIL-DTL-25988 fluorosilicones that SSP supplies to the aircraft and aviation industries. 

Type

Class

Grade

2

2

70

2

1

60

1 & 2

2

70

2

1

40

2

1&2

50

2

1

80