MATERIALS LIBRARY
Top-of-the-line seals and gaskets start with high-quality materials. We design high-performance parts through the process of rubber molding, fluoropolymer processing, and plastic injection. Our engineering components come from high-performance plastics like FFKM, PBI, as well as unfilled, glass-filled, and carbon-filled PEEK and PTFE.
View common names and designations for the materials we use in the library below.
Common Name / Base Elastomer
Chemical Name
-
Natural Rubber
Polyisoprene
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)AA
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)R(N)
ASTM D-1418 Designation
NR
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
Greater than 3000
Black Loaded Stocks
Greater Than 3000
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
30-90
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
0.93
Adhesion To Metals
E
Adhesion To Fabrics
E
Tear Resistance
G
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
E
Compression Set
E
Cold Resilience
E
Hot Resilience
E
Dielectic Strength
E
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
P
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
G
Resistance to:Ozone
P
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
P
Resistance to: Heat Aging
F
Resistance to: Flame
P
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Adhesion To Metals
Adhesion To Fabrics
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
Compression Set
Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Dielectic StrengthTear Resistance
Electrical Insulation
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:OxidationResistance to: Heat AgingResistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Flame
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
SBR or GR-S or Buna S
Styrene Butadiene
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)AA
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)R(S)
ASTM D-1418 Designation
SBR
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
Less Than 1000
Black Loaded Stocks
Greater Than 2000
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
40-90
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
0.94
Adhesion To Metals
E
Adhesion To Fabrics
G
Tear Resistance
F
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
G
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
G
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
F
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
P
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
F
Resistance to:Ozone
P
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
P
Resistance to: Heat Aging
G
Resistance to: Flame
P
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Adhesion To MetalsAdhesion To Fabrics
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
Compression Set
Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Dielectic Strength
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to: Heat AgingTear Resistance
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:OxidationResistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Flame
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Butyl
Isobutylene Isoprene
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)AA
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)R(S)
ASTM D-1418 Designation
IIR
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
Greater Than 1500
Black Loaded Stocks
Greater Than 2000
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
40-75
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
0.92
Adhesion To Metals
G
Adhesion To Fabrics
G
Tear Resistance
G
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
G
Compression Set
F
Cold Resilience
P
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
E
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
P
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
E
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
G
Resistance to: Heat Aging
G
Resistance to: Flame
P
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Adhesion To MetalsAdhesion To Fabrics
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
Compression Set
Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Dielectic Strength
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to: Heat AgingTear Resistance
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:OxidationResistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Flame
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Butadiene
Polybutadiene
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)AA
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)R(S)
ASTM D-1418 Designation
BR
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
Less Than 1000
Black Loaded Stocks
Greater Than 2500
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
40-80
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
0.94
Adhesion To Metals
E
Adhesion To Fabrics
G
Tear Resistance
G
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
E
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
E
Hot Resilience
E
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
P
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
G
Resistance to:Ozone
P
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
P
Resistance to: Heat Aging
F
Resistance to: Flame
P
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Adhesion To Metals
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
Cold Resilience
Hot ResilienceAdhesion To Fabrics
Tear Resistance
Compression Set
Dielectic Strength
Electrical Insulation
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:OxidationResistance to: Heat AgingResistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Flame
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
EPDM or EP Rubber
Ethylene Propylene
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)BA, CA, DA
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)R(S)
ASTM D-1418 Designation
EPDM
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
Less Than 1000
Black Loaded Stocks
Greater Than 2000
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
30-90
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
0.86
Adhesion To Metals
G
Adhesion To Fabrics
G
Tear Resistance
F
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
G
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
G
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
E
Electrical Insulation
E
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
P
Resistance to:Water Absorption
E
Resistance to:Oxidation
E
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
E
Resistance to: Heat Aging
E
Resistance to: Flame
P
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Dielectic Strength
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Heat AgingAdhesion To Metals
Adhesion To Fabrics
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
Compression Set
Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Impermeability to GasesTear ResistanceResistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to: Flame
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Neoprene
Chloroprene
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)BC, BE
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)SC
ASTM D-1418 Designation
CR
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
Greater Than 2000
Black Loaded Stocks
Greater Than 2000
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
15-95
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
1.23
Adhesion To Metals
E
Adhesion To Fabrics
E
Tear Resistance
G
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
G
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
G
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
F
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
G
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
G
Resistance to:Ozone
G
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
G
Resistance to: Heat Aging
G
Resistance to: Flame
G
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Adhesion To Metals
Adhesion To FabricsTear Resistance
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
Compression Set
Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Dielectic Strength
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Heat Aging
Resistance to: FlameElectrical InsulationResistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
CPE
Chlorinated Polyethylene
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)BC, BE, CE
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)SC, SB
ASTM D-1418 Designation
CM
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
Greater Than 1500
Black Loaded Stocks
Greater Than 2500
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
60-90
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
1.16-1.32
Adhesion To Metals
F
Adhesion To Fabrics
F
Tear Resistance
F
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
G
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
F
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
E
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
E
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
G
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
E
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
E
Resistance to: Heat Aging
G
Resistance to: Flame
G
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Dielectic Strength
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight AgingAbrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
Compression Set
Hot Resilience
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Water AbsorptionAdhesion To Metals
Adhesion To Fabrics
Tear Resistance
Cold ResilienceResistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Nitrile or NBR or Buna N
Acrylonitrile Butadiene
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)BF, BG, BK, CH
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)SB, SA
ASTM D-1418 Designation
NBR
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
Less Than 1000
Black Loaded Stocks
Greater Than 2000
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
40-95
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
1
Adhesion To Metals
E
Adhesion To Fabrics
G
Tear Resistance
F
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
G
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
G
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
P
Electrical Insulation
P
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
G
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
G
Resistance to:Ozone
F
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
P
Resistance to: Heat Aging
G
Resistance to: Flame
P
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
F
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Adhesion To MetalsAdhesion To Fabrics
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
Compression Set
Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to: Heat AgingTear Resistance
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to: Chlorinated HydrocarbonsDielectic Strength
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Flame -
Urethane
Polyester/ Ether Urethane
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)BG
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)SB
ASTM D-1418 Designation
AU, EU
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
3000 – 5000
Black Loaded Stocks
3000 – 5000
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
30-75D
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
1.02-1.20
Adhesion To Metals
E
Adhesion To Fabrics
G
Tear Resistance
E
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
E
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
G
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
E
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
G
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
G
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
G
Resistance to: Heat Aging
G
Resistance to: Flame
F
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
F
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Adhesion To Metals
Tear Resistance
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
Dielectic Strength
Resistance to:OzoneAdhesion To Fabrics
Compression Set
Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Electrical Insulation
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Heat AgingResistance to: Flame
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Hypalon
Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)CE
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)SC
ASTM D-1418 Designation
CSM
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
Greater Than 1500
Black Loaded Stocks
Greater Than 2500
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
40-90
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
1.12
Adhesion To Metals
E
Adhesion To Fabrics
G
Tear Resistance
F
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
G
Compression Set
F
Cold Resilience
F
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
E
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
G
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
G
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
E
Resistance to: Heat Aging
G
Resistance to: Flame
G
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
F
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Adhesion To Metals
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight AgingAdhesion To Fabrics
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
Hot Resilience
Dielectic Strength
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating OilResistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to: Heat Aging
Resistance to: FlameTear Resistance
Compression Set
Cold Resilience
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Epichlorohydrin Rubber
Polyalkylene Oxide
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)CH
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)SB, SA
ASTM D-1418 Designation
CO/ECO
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
Less Than 1000
Black Loaded Stocks
2500
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
40-90
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
1.27-1.36
Adhesion To Metals
F
Adhesion To Fabrics
F
Tear Resistance
F
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
F
Compression Set
P
Cold Resilience
G
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
E
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
E
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
G
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
G
Resistance to: Heat Aging
G
Resistance to: Flame
F
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
G
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:OzoneCold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Dielectic Strength
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Heat Aging
Resistance to: Chlorinated HydrocarbonsAdhesion To Metals
Adhesion To Fabrics
Tear Resistance
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
Resistance to: FlameCompression Set -
Acrylic
Polyacrylate
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)DF, DH
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)TB
ASTM D-1418 Designation
ACM/ANM
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
Less Than 1000
Black Loaded Stocks
2200
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
40-90
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
1.1
Adhesion To Metals
G
Adhesion To Fabrics
G
Tear Resistance
F
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
F
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
P
Hot Resilience
P
Dielectic Strength
F
Electrical Insulation
F
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
E
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
E
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
G
Resistance to: Heat Aging
E
Resistance to: Flame
P
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to: Heat AgingAdhesion To Metals
Adhesion To Fabrics
Compression Set
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Sunlight AgingTear Resistance
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
Dielectic Strength
Electrical InsulationCold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Resistance to: Flame
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Silicone
Polysiloxane
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)FC, FE, GE
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)TA
ASTM D-1418 Designation
PSi; PVSi, Si, Vsi
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
Less Than 1200
Black Loaded Stocks
Greater Than 1200
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
20-85
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
1.14-2.05
Adhesion To Metals
E
Adhesion To Fabrics
E
Tear Resistance
P
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
P
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
E
Hot Resilience
E
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
E
Impermeability to Gases
F
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
F
Resistance to:Water Absorption
E
Resistance to:Oxidation
E
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
E
Resistance to: Heat Aging
E
Resistance to: Flame
F
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
F
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Adhesion To Metals
Adhesion To Fabrics
Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight AgingResistance to: Heat AgingCompression Set
Dielectic StrengthImpermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to: Flame
Resistance to: Chlorinated HydrocarbonsTear Resistance
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance -
Fluorosilicone
Fluoroalkyl Polysiloxane
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)FK
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)TA, TB
ASTM D-1418 Designation
FVS
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
Less Than 1500
Black Loaded Stocks
Greater Than 1500
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
60-90
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
1.30-2.20
Adhesion To Metals
E
Adhesion To Fabrics
E
Tear Resistance
F
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
P
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
E
Hot Resilience
E
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
E
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
E
Resistance to:Water Absorption
E
Resistance to:Oxidation
E
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
E
Resistance to: Heat Aging
E
Resistance to: Flame
E
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
G
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Adhesion To Metals
Adhesion To Fabrics
Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Heat Aging
Resistance to: FlameCompression Set
Dielectic Strength
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to: Chlorinated HydrocarbonsTear ResistanceAbrasion+A1:M4 Resistance -
Fluorocarbon
Fluorinated Hydrocarbon
Material Overview
Material Designation
(ASTM D-2000, SAE J 200 Classification)HK
ASTM D7-35, SAE J-14 and
MIL-R-3065 (MIL-STD-417)TB
ASTM D-1418 Designation
FPM
Pure Gum Tensile Strength (PSI)
1200
Black Loaded Stocks
1500-3000
Hardness Range (Durometer A)
60-90
Specific Gravity(Base Material)
1.8
Adhesion To Metals
F
Adhesion To Fabrics
G
Tear Resistance
F
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
G
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
F
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
E
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
E
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
E
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
E
Resistance to: Heat Aging
E
Resistance to: Flame
E
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
G
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Heat Aging
Resistance to: FlameAdhesion To Fabrics
Abrasion+A1:M4 Resistance
Compression Set
Hot Resilience
Dielectic Strength
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to: Chlorinated HydrocarbonsAdhesion To Metals
Tear Resistance
Cold Resilience
Common Name / Base Polymer
Chemical Name
-
Natural Rubber
Polyisoprene
Material Overview
Compression Set
E
Cold Resilience
E
Hot Resilience
E
Dielectic Strength
E
Electrical Insulation
G-E
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
P
Resistance to:Water Absorption
VG
Resistance to:Oxidation
G
Resistance to:Ozone
P
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
P
Resistance to:Heat Aging
F
Resistance to:Flame
P
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Compression Set
Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Dielectic StrengthImpermeability to Gases
Resistance to:OxidationResistance to:Heat AgingResistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to:Flame
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
SBR or GR-S or Buna S
Styrene/Butadiene
Material Overview
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
G
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
F
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
P
Resistance to:Water Absorption
VG
Resistance to:Oxidation
F
Resistance to:Ozone
P
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
P
Resistance to:Heat Aging
G
Resistance to:Flame
P
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Compression Set
Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Dielectic Strength
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Heat AgingImpermeability to Gases
Resistance to:OxidationResistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to:Flame
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Butyl
Isobutylene/Isoprene
Material Overview
Compression Set
F
Cold Resilience
P
Hot Resilience
VG
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
O
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
P
Resistance to:Water Absorption
VG
Resistance to:Oxidation
E
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
VG
Resistance to:Heat Aging
VG
Resistance to:Flame
P
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:OzoneDielectic Strength
Electrical InsulationCompression SetCold Resilience
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Flame
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Butadiene
Polybutadiene
Material Overview
Compression Set
VG
Cold Resilience
O
Hot Resilience
E
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
G-E
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
P
Resistance to:Water Absorption
VG
Resistance to:Oxidation
G
Resistance to:Ozone
P
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
P
Resistance to:Heat Aging
F
Resistance to:Flame
P
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Hot ResilienceDielectic Strength
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:OxidationResistance to:Heat AgingResistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to:Flame
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
EPDM or EP Rubber
Ethylene/Propylene
Material Overview
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
G
Hot Resilience
VG
Dielectic Strength
O
Electrical Insulation
O
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
P
Resistance to:Water Absorption
E
Resistance to:Oxidation
E
Resistance to:Ozone
O
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
O
Resistance to:Heat Aging
E
Resistance to:Flame
P
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Heat AgingCompression Set
Cold Resilience
Impermeability to GasesResistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Flame
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Neoprene
Chloroprene
Material Overview
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
G
Hot Resilience
VG
Dielectic Strength
VG
Electrical Insulation
F-G
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
G
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
VG
Resistance to:Ozone
VG
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
VG
Resistance to:Heat Aging
G
Resistance to:Flame
G
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Compression Set
Cold Resilience
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Heat Aging
Resistance to:FlameResistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
CPE
Chlorinated Polyethylene
Material Overview
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
F
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
E
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
E
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
G
Resistance to:Water Absorption
VG
Resistance to:Oxidation
E
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
O
Resistance to:Heat Aging
VG
Resistance to:Flame
G
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Dielectic Strength
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:OzoneCompression Set
Hot Resilience
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:FlameCold ResilienceResistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Nitrile or NBR or Buna N
Acrylonitrile/Butadiene
Material Overview
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
G
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
P
Electrical Insulation
P
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
VG
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
G
Resistance to:Ozone
F
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
P
Resistance to:Heat Aging
G
Resistance to:Flame
P
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
F
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Compression Set
Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Heat AgingResistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Chlorinated HydrocarbonsDielectic Strength
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to:Flame -
Urethane
Polyester/Ether/Urethane
Material Overview
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
G
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
E
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
G
Resistance to:Water Absorption
VG
Resistance to:Oxidation
VG
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
VG
Resistance to:Heat Aging
G
Resistance to:Flame
F
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
F-G
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Dielectic Strength
Resistance to:OzoneCompression Set
Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Electrical Insulation
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Heat AgingResistance to:Flame -
Hypalon
Chlorosulfonated/Polyethylene
Material Overview
Compression Set
F
Cold Resilience
F
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
VG
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
E
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
G
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
VG
Resistance to:Ozone
O
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
O
Resistance to:Heat Aging
VG
Resistance to:Flame
G
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P-F
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Hot Resilience
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:FlameCompression Set
Cold Resilience -
Epichlorohydrin Rubber
Polyalkylene/Oxide
Material Overview
Compression Set
P
Cold Resilience
G
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
E
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
E
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
G
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
G
Resistance to:Heat Aging
VG
Resistance to:Flame
P-F
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
G-E
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:OzoneCold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Dielectic Strength
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Sunlight AgingCompression Set -
Acrylic
Polyacrylate
Material Overview
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
P
Hot Resilience
P
Dielectic Strength
F
Electrical Insulation
F
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
E
Resistance to:Water Absorption
G
Resistance to:Oxidation
E
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
G
Resistance to:Heat Aging
E
Resistance to:Flame
P
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Heat AgingCompression Set
Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Sunlight AgingDielectic Strength
Electrical InsulationCold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Resistance to:Flame
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Silicone
Polysiloxane
Material Overview
Compression Set
VG
Cold Resilience
E
Hot Resilience
E
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
E
Impermeability to Gases
F
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
F
Resistance to:Water Absorption
E
Resistance to:Oxidation
E
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
E
Resistance to:Heat Aging
O
Resistance to:Flame
F
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P-G
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight AgingDielectic StrengthImpermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Flame -
Fluorosilicone
Fluoroalkyl/Polysiloxane
Material Overview
Compression Set
G
Cold Resilience
E
Hot Resilience
E
Dielectic Strength
G
Electrical Insulation
E
Impermeability to Gases
G
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
E
Resistance to:Water Absorption
E
Resistance to:Oxidation
E
Resistance to:Ozone
E
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
E
Resistance to:Heat Aging
O
Resistance to:Flame
E
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
G-E
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Cold Resilience
Hot Resilience
Electrical Insulation
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:Water Absorption
Resistance to:Oxidation
Resistance to:Ozone
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
Resistance to:FlameCompression Set
Dielectic Strength
Impermeability to Gases -
Fluorocarbon
Fluorinated/Hydrocarbon
Material Overview
Compression Set
VG
Cold Resilience
F
Hot Resilience
G
Dielectic Strength
VG
Electrical Insulation
G
Impermeability to Gases
E
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
E
Resistance to:Water Absorption
VG
Resistance to:Oxidation
O
Resistance to:Ozone
O
Resistance to:Sunlight Aging
O
Resistance to:Heat Aging
O
Resistance to:Flame
E
Resistance to:Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
G-E
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Impermeability to Gases
Resistance to:Swelling in Lubricating Oil
Resistance to:FlameHot Resilience
Electrical InsulationCold Resilience
Common Name/Base Polymer
Chemical Name
-
Natural Rubber
Polyisoprene
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
P
Resistance to: Water Absorption
VG
Resistance to: Oxidation
G
Resistance to: Ozone
P
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
P
Resistance to: Heat Aging
F
Resistance to: Flame
P
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: OxidationResistance to: Heat AgingResistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
Resistance to: Ozone
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Flame
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
SBR or GR-S or Buna S
Styrene/Butadiene
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
P
Resistance to: Water Absorption
VG
Resistance to: Oxidation
F
Resistance to: Ozone
P
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
P
Resistance to: Heat Aging
G
Resistance to: Flame
P
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: Heat AgingResistance to: OxidationResistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
Resistance to: Ozone
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Flame
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Butyl
Isobutylene/Isoprene
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
P
Resistance to: Water Absorption
VG
Resistance to: Oxidation
E
Resistance to: Ozone
E
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
VG
Resistance to: Heat Aging
VG
Resistance to: Flame
P
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: Oxidation
Resistance to: OzoneResistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
Resistance to: Flame
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Butadiene
Polybutadiene
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
P
Resistance to: Water Absorption
VG
Resistance to: Oxidation
G
Resistance to: Ozone
P
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
P
Resistance to: Heat Aging
F
Resistance to: Flame
P
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: OxidationResistance to: Heat AgingResistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
Resistance to: Ozone
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Flame
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
EPDM or EP Rubber
Ethylene Propylene
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
P
Resistance to: Water Absorption
E
Resistance to: Oxidation
E
Resistance to: Ozone
O
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
O
Resistance to: Heat Aging
E
Resistance to: Flame
P
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: Water Absorption
Resistance to: Oxidation
Resistance to: Heat AgingResistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
Resistance to: Flame
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Neoprene
Chloroprene
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
G
Resistance to: Water Absorption
G
Resistance to: Oxidation
VG
Resistance to: Ozone
VG
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
VG
Resistance to: Heat Aging
G
Resistance to: Flame
G
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
Resistance to: Water Absorption
Resistance to: Heat Aging
Resistance to: FlameResistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
CPE
Chlorinated Polyethylene
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
G
Resistance to: Water Absorption
VG
Resistance to: Oxidation
E
Resistance to: Ozone
E
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
O
Resistance to: Heat Aging
VG
Resistance to: Flame
G
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: Oxidation
Resistance to: OzoneResistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
Resistance to: FlameResistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Nitrile or NBR or Buna N
Acrylonitrile/Butadiene
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
VG
Resistance to: Water Absorption
G
Resistance to: Oxidation
G
Resistance to: Ozone
F
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
P
Resistance to: Heat Aging
G
Resistance to: Flame
P
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
F
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: Water Absorption
Resistance to: Oxidation
Resistance to: Heat AgingResistance to: Ozone
Resistance to: Chlorinated HydrocarbonsResistance to: Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Flame -
Urethane
Polyester/Ether/Urethane
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
G
Resistance to: Water Absorption
VG
Resistance to: Oxidation
VG
Resistance to: Ozone
E
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
VG
Resistance to: Heat Aging
G
Resistance to: Flame
F
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
F-G
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: OzoneResistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
Resistance to: Heat AgingResistance to: Flame -
Hypalon
Chlorosulfonated/Polyethylene
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
G
Resistance to: Water Absorption
G
Resistance to: Oxidation
VG
Resistance to: Ozone
O
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
O
Resistance to: Heat Aging
VG
Resistance to: Flame
G
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P-F
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
Resistance to: Water Absorption
Resistance to: Flame -
Epichlorohydrin Rubber
Polyalkylene/Oxide
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
E
Resistance to: Water Absorption
G
Resistance to: Oxidation
G
Resistance to: Ozone
E
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
G
Resistance to: Heat Aging
VG
Resistance to: Flame
P-F
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
G-E
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
Resistance to: OzoneResistance to: Water Absorption
Resistance to: Oxidation -
Acrylic
Polyacrylate
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
E
Resistance to: Water Absorption
G
Resistance to: Oxidation
E
Resistance to: Ozone
E
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
G
Resistance to: Heat Aging
E
Resistance to: Flame
P
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
Resistance to: Oxidation
Resistance to: Ozone
Resistance to: Heat AgingResistance to: Water Absorption
Resistance to: Sunlight AgingResistance to: Flame
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -
Silicone
Polysiloxane
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
F
Resistance to: Water Absorption
E
Resistance to: Oxidation
E
Resistance to: Ozone
E
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
E
Resistance to: Heat Aging
O
Resistance to: Flame
F
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
P-G
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: Water Absorption
Resistance to: Oxidation
Resistance to: Ozone
Resistance to: Sunlight AgingResistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
Resistance to: Flame -
Fluorosilicone
Fluoroalkyl/Polysiloxane
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
E
Resistance to: Water Absorption
E
Resistance to: Oxidation
E
Resistance to: Ozone
E
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
E
Resistance to: Heat Aging
O
Resistance to: Flame
E
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
G-E
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
Resistance to: Water Absorption
Resistance to: Oxidation
Resistance to: Ozone
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
Resistance to: Flame -
Fluorocarbon
Fluorinated/Hydrocarbon
Material Overview
Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
E
Resistance to: Water Absorption
VG
Resistance to: Oxidation
O
Resistance to: Ozone
O
Resistance to: Sunlight Aging
O
Resistance to: Heat Aging
O
Resistance to: Flame
E
Resistance to: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
G-E
Ratings
Excellent Good Fair Poor Resistance to: Resistance to:Swelling
Resistance to: Flame