General Properties
Of Common Polymers Used In Sheet Rubber
Property
Neoprene
Nitrile
EPDM
Silicone
Heat Aging
Good
Good
Excellent
Excellent
Abrasion Resistance
Excellent
Excellent
Very Good
Poor
Compression Set
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Resilience
Excellent
Good
Good
Fair
Tear
Good
Good
Good
Good
Flame Resistance
Excellent
Poor
Very Poor
Fair
Weathering
Very Good
Fair
Excellent
Good
Ozone Resistance
Very Good
Very Poor
Good
Good
Gas Permeability Resistance
Good
Good
Good
Poor
Oil Resistance
Good
Very Good
Very Poor
Fair
Gas Resistance
Good
Excellent
Very Poor
Poor
Acid Resistance
Good
Good
Good
Poor
Alkali Resistance
Good
Good
Good
Poor
NOTE: The
information contained herein are typical values
intended for reference and comparison purposes
only. They should NOT be used as a basis for
design specifications or quality control. Contact
us for manufacturers' complete material property
datasheets.
