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Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPDM) > > |
| Abbreviation |
EPDM |
| Common Name |
EPR, EPT, EPDM |
| ASTM D-2000 classification |
CA |
| Military(Mil-Std417) |
RS |
| Chemical Definition |
Ethylene Propylene |
| General Characteristics |
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| Durometer-Range (Shore A) |
30-90 |
| Tensile Range (P.S.I) |
500-2500 |
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| Elongation (Max.%) |
600 |
| Compression Set |
Good |
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| Resilience-Rebound |
Good |
| Abrasion Resistance |
Good |
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| Tear Resistance |
Fair |
| Solvent Resistance |
Poor |
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| Oil Resistance |
Poor |
| Low Temperature Usage (°F) |
-20° to 60° |
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| High Temperature Usage (°F) |
to 350° |
| Aging Weather-Sunlight |
Excellent |
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| Adhesion To Metals |
Fair to Good |
Feature
Advantage:
- Exceptionally good weather aging and ozone resistance.
- Excellent water and chemical resistance.
- Excellent resistance to gas permeability and aging due to exposure to steam.
- Excellent resistance up to 350°F.
- Good in ketones and Alcohols.
Disadvantage:
- Not recommended for food applications or exposure to aromatic hydrocarbons.
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