TYPE: Commercial E.P.D.M. Rubber
CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION: Ethylene Propylene Diene Co-Polymer
DESCRIPTION: E.P.M. EPM is a saturated copolymer of ethylene and propylene. EPDM is a terpolymer of ethylene, propylene and diene.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TENSILE STRENGTH: 4 MPa
ELONGATION AT BREAK: 200%
HARDNESS: 70° Sh. A. (+/- 5)
TEMPERATURE RANGE: -30° - 110°C
OZONE RESISTANCE: Outstanding
RESILIENCE: Poor
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.4
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
WATER: Excellent
ACIDS: Very Good
ALKALIS: Excellent
OILS: Poor
FUELS AND PETROLEUM SOLVENTS: Poor
KETONES: Good
This material is a commercial grade EPDM/SBR blend suitable for use in medium range applications such as low pressure pipe seals, man-way gaskets and weather strip.
As with all applications, when being used as a seal, we recommend testing on the chemical/fluid first.