Neoprene Description
Butadiene Acrylonitrile Rubber is normally abbreviated to NBR, but is more commonly known as Nitrile and is a synthetic Polymer. Typically used in applications where resistance to oils and chemicals are required.
Applications and Characteristics
Food Use Not recommended
Water Use Fair
Mineral Oil Use Fair
Abrasion resistance Moderate
Ozone weather resistance Moderate
Flame retardency Not recommended
Electrical resistance Moderate
General Purpose Excellent
Sizes Available
Thickness Range 1 to 6mm 10m rolls
Thickness Range 8 to 25mm 5m rolls
Standard Width 1.4m
* Typical Shore Hardness range 40—70 also available
Physical Properties
Base Polymer |
NBR |
Indentation Hardness |
ASTM D224000 60 Shore A –4/+5 |
Specific Gravity |
ASTM D412 8.4MPa |
Tensile Strength Min. |
ASTM F36 50% Min |
Elongation @ Break Min. |
ASTM D412 400% |
Min. Cont. Work Temp. |
c-25°C |
Max. Cont. Work Temp. |
70°C |
Max. Intermittent Work Temp. |
90°C |
Compression Set 70°C 22 Hours |
ASTM D395 Meth B 25% |
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