| Abbreviation | VMQ |
| Common Name | Silicone |
| ASTM D-2000 classification | FC, FE, GE |
| Military(Mil-Std417) | TA |
| Chemical Definition | Polysiloxane |
| General Characteristics | |
| Durometer-Range (Shore A) | 20-85 |
| Tensile Range (P.S.I) | 200-1500 |
| Elongation (Max.%) | 700 |
| Compression Set | Good |
| Resilience-Rebound | Good |
| Abrasion Resistance | Fair to Poor |
| Tear Resistance | Poor |
| Solvent Resistance | Poor |
| Oil Resistance | Fair to Poor |
| Low Temperature Usage (°F) | -60° to -150° |
| High Temperature Usage (°F) | to 450° |
| Aging Weather-Sunlight | Excellent |
| Adhesion To Metals | Good |