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For developing a compound, which will meet your requirements, knowledge of elastomer properties and special purpose additives are essential.
And, following is a description of the most commonly used elastomer bases that Neosen offers you for your applications.
RESISTANCE OR ELASTOMERS TO VARIOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Basic polymer | Nitrile | Ethylene Propylene | Neoprene | Fluorocarbon | Silicone | Natural Rubber |
ASTM-code | NBR | EPDM | CR | FKM | VMQ | NR |
Shore Hardess [Shore A] | 60-95 | 60-80 | 60-90 | 60-90 | 30-90 | 40-90 |
Standard color | Black | Black | Black | Black | Red | Black |
Non Flammable Fluids | - | | |
| | - |
Hydraulic Oils | | - | | | | - |
Fuel Oils | | - | | | | - |
Animal Oils | | | | | | - |
Brake Fluid | - | | | - | | - |
Silicone and Grease | | | | | | - |
Gasoline | | - | | | | - |
Aromatic Fuels [Up to 50%] | | - | - | | - | - |
Kerosene | | - | | | | - |
Aromatic Hydtocarbons | | - | - | | - | - |
Aliphatic Hydtocarbons | | - | | | | - |
Water [under 80oC] | | | | | | - |
Water [over 80oC] | | | - | | | - |
Alcohols | | | |
| | - |
Ketone | - | | - | - | | - |
Acid [ Concentrated ] | - | | - | | | - |
Acid [Diluted] | | | | | | - |
Lye | | | | | | - |
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons | | - | - | | - | - |
Ozone and Sunlight | | | | | | - |
Temperature Range [oC] | -40 To+120 | -50 To +150 | -54 To +149 | -29To+204 | -60 To+232 | - |
Electr. Properties | - | | | | | - |
Compression Sets | | | | | | - |
Flame Resistance | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | - |
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The above mentioned statements were determined due to research and experience over many years. However, because of the variety of applications, the individual case cannot be guaranteed. | ![]() | Very Good | |
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