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Rubber Sheet Properties comparison
Comparison of Elastomer Properties
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| Common Name |
Neoprene |
Ethylene |
Buna-N Nitrile |
VAMAC® |
Silicone |
Fluoro- |
VITON® |
KALREZ® |
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Propylene EPM, |
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MQ, VMQ |
-Silicone |
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CR |
EPDM |
NBR |
AEM |
PVMQ |
FVMQ |
FKM |
FFKM |
| ASTM D2000 Designation |
BC, BE |
CA, DA |
BG, BK |
EE, EP |
FE, GE |
FK |
HK |
HK+ |
| Service Temperature |
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| Max. Continuous Service Temperature |
105°C |
150°C |
121°C |
150°C |
230°C |
175°C |
204°C |
316°C |
| Low Temperature Properties (Tg) |
–50°C |
–54°C |
–30, –25°C |
–16°C |
–125, –85°C |
–65°C |
–30, –17°C |
–8°C |
| Chemical Compatibility** |
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| Lubricating Oils |
2 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Fuel Oils |
2 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Hydraulic Oils |
2 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2, 3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Fireproof Hydraulic Fluids |
2 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
| Vegetable Oils, Animal Fats |
2, 3 |
2, 3 |
1 |
1 |
1, 3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Gasoline (high octane) |
3, 4 |
4 |
1, 2 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Kerosene |
2 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
4 |
4 |
2, 4 |
4 |
4 |
2, 3 |
1 |
1 |
| Aliphatic Hydrocarbons |
2 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
| Alcohols |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1, 2 |
1 |
1 |
| Ketones |
3, 4 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
| Halogenated Solvents |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
1, 2 |
2 |
2 |
| Water (<80°C) |
1, 2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Water (>80°C) |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Concentrated Acids |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| Diluted Acids |
2, 3 |
2 |
3, 4 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
| Alkalis |
1, 2 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
1, 2 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
| Mechanical Properties |
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| Tensile Strength, MPa |
25 |
17 |
27 |
15 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
15 |
| Hardness, Durometer, Shore A (D) |
30–95 |
40–90 |
40–95 |
40–90 |
30–90 |
40–80 |
55–95 |
65–95 |
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| *Data has been drawn from tests at DuPont Dow facilities and industry sources. Data is presented for use only as a general guide and should not |
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| **Key: Chemical Compatibility: 1 = Satisfactory; 2 = Fair; 3 = Doubtful; 4 = Unsatisfactory. |
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