Looking for a Hypalon substitute (CSM or CSPE) for your rubber product?

DuPont has discontinued production of Hypalon and current users are looking for Hypalon alternatives. Millathane millable urethanes have many (but not all) of the good properties that Hypalon is known for, and Hypalon replacement by Millathane millable urethanes may be an option that gives a comparable (or maybe improved!) rubber parts.

Note that Millathane millable urethanes are NOT chemical nor functional equivalents to Hypalon. Millathane® millable polyurethane rubber can be a Hypalon substitute in some applications, depending on the properties required of the application.

Millable urethane compounds typically have comparable-to-better strength and abrasion resistance compared to Hypalon compounds, as well as improved oil resistance. Millable urethanes generally have inferior heat, acid and alkali resistance compared to Hypalon.

A comparison of the properties of the two polymers is shown in the table below. The comments shown include differentiations between polyether polyurethanes and polyester polyurethanes, where applicable.

Typical Properties

  Hypalon® (CSM, CSPE) Millathane®
Millable Urethanes
Comments
Density, g/cc 1.1 - 1.2 1.0 - 1.2 Polyethers ~1.04, Polyesters ~1.2
Hardness, Shore A 45-95 30-95  
Tensile Strength, MPa 10-25 15-35  
Ozone Resistance Excellent Excellent  
Weather Resistance Excellent Good/Very Good  
Oil Resistance Good Excellent Polyesters are better than polyethers.
Abrasion Resistance Very Good Excellent  
Heat Resistance Very Good Fair/Good  
Water Resistance Good Good/Fair Polyethers Good/Very Good; Polyesters Fair/Good (w/Stabilizer)
Acid Resistance Very Good Poor/Fair  
Flame Resistance Fair/Good Fair Flame retardants required
Dielectric Properties Excellent Fair  

Note: The above polymer comparison is based upon information from several sources and our experience. Specific grades of Hypalon and Millathane millable urethanes, as well as specific formulations, are better for some properties than others, so consult TSE for product and formula recommendations.
 

For applications requiring water resistance, polyether Millathane grades such as Millathane E34, Millathane CM, Millathane E40, Millathane 97 or Millathane 26 may be considered for Hypalon replacement compounds.

For the best oil, abrasion and heat resistance, polyester Millathane grades such as Millathane 76, Millathane 66, Millathane HT or Millathane 5004 might be considered as Hypalon substitutes.


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to see if Millathane millable polyurethane rubber may be the right solution for your Hypalon substitution needs.

Contacts:
Millathane® Customer Service
Nina Manee at (800) 237-7634 x1348 or (727) 573-7676 x1348

Millathane® Technical Service:
Tom Jablonowski at (800) 237-7634 x1238 or (727) 573-7676 x1238

Millathane® is a registered trademark of TSE Industries, Inc., and Hypalon® is a registered trademark of DuPont Corporation.

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*Millathane 5004 and Millathane CM were formerly known as Vibrathane 5004 and Adiprene CM. AdipreneŽ and VibrathaneŽ are registered trademarks of Chemtura Corp.

 

 

 

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