Material Choices
Choosing a material is not an easy task, but most often the selections can be pared down to a handful of candidates that will work with your project. After that, the final option may have to be determined with testing. TSE Industries offers a number of material options in the areas of Engineered Polymers (Plastics) and Elastomer Compounds (Rubber). Based on the industry served and end-use, several options may be of interest to you. The material choices below will provide you with a brief overview of the product attributes.
At any time, our staff is happy to discuss the various options with you. Contact us today to start the conversation!
Note: Property data shown are typical average values and will vary based on specific production lots and by size and product configuration. They should be used only as a guide to primary selection for the application of a given material and never for purchase specifications. All values shown are based on bone dry specimens.
Engineered Polymers (Plastics)
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity = 0.94 | Test Method ASTM = D792
- Tensile Strength (73° F, psi) = 4,000 – 5,500 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 80,000 – 100,000 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Elongation (73° F) = 200 – 450 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Flexural Strength (73° F) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 75,000 | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Shear Strength (73° F) = 3,500 | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Compressive Strength (10% Def., psi) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D695
- Compressive Modulus of Elasticity (73° F, psi) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D695
Mechanical Properties
- Coefficient of Friction Dynamic (Dry vs. Steel) = 0.09 – 0.12 | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hardness (Rockwell, 73°F) = R64 | Test Method ASTM = D785
- Hardness (Durometer, 73°F) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D676
- Tensile Impact (73° F, ft lb./in²) = 1,000 | Test Method ASTM = D1822
- Coefficient Linear Thermal Exp. (in/in/°F) = 7.2×10.5 | Test Method ASTM = D696
- Deformation Under Load (122 °F, 2000 psi, %) = 6-8 (6hrs.) | Test Method ASTM = D621
Temperature Properties
- Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D648
- Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F) = 158 – 174 | Test Method ASTM = D648
- Melting Point (°F) = 266 | Test Method ASTM = D789
- Cont. Service Temp in Air, Max (°F) = 160/180 | Test Method ASTM = --
- Dielectric Strength Short Time (Volts/mil) = 450 – 500 | Test Method ASTM = D149
- Volume Resistivity (OHM-CM) = 1018 | Test Method ASTM = D257
- Dielectric Constant 60 Hz = 2.3 | Test Method ASTM = D150
- Dielectric Constant 103 Hz = -- | Test Method ASTM = D150
- Dielectric Constant 105 Hz = -- | Test Method ASTM = D150
Environmental Properties
- Water Absorption Immersion at 24 Hours (%) = <0.01 | Test Method ASTM = D570
- Water Absorption Immersion Saturation (%) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D570
- Acid Weak (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Acid Strong (73° F) = Limited | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alkali Weak (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alkali Strong (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (73 °F) = Limited | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Ketones (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Ethers (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Esters (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alcohols (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Inorganic Salt Solutions (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Continuous Sunlight (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
Download printable version of UHMW-PE Material Properties
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity = 1.14 – 1.15 | Test Method ASTM = D792
- Tensile Strength (73° F, psi) = 9,000 – 12,000 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 250,000 – 400,000 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Elongation (73° F) = 20 – 200 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Flexural Strength (73° F) = 12,500 – 14,000 | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 175,000 – 410,000 | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Shear Strength (73° F) = 9,600 | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Compressive Strength (10% Def., psi) = 12,000 | Test Method ASTM = D695
- Compressive Modulus of Elasticity (73° F, psi) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D695
Mechanical Properties
- Coefficient of Friction Dynamic (Dry vs. Steel) = 0.17 – 0.43 | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hardness (Rockwell, 73°F) = R110 – 120 | Test Method ASTM = D785
- Hardness (Durometer, 73°F) = D55 – 70 | Test Method ASTM = D676
- Tensile Impact (73° F, ft lb./in²) = 90 – 180 | Test Method ASTM = D1822
- Coefficient Linear Thermal Exp. (in/in/°F) = 5.5×10.5 | Test Method ASTM = D696
- Deformation Under Load (122 °F, 2000 psi, %) = 1.0 – 3.0 | Test Method ASTM = D621
Temperature Properties
- Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F) = 200 – 450 | Test Method ASTM = D648
- Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F) = 400 – 460 | Test Method ASTM = D648
- Melting Point (°F) = 482 – 500 | Test Method ASTM = D789
- Cont. Service Temp in Air, Max (°F) = 180 – 200 | Test Method ASTM = --
- Dielectric Strength Short Time (Volts/mil) = 300 – 400 | Test Method ASTM = D149
- Volume Resistivity (OHM-CM) = 4.5x1013 | Test Method ASTM = D257
- Dielectric Constant 60 Hz = 4.1 | Test Method ASTM = D150
- Dielectric Constant 103 Hz = 4.0 | Test Method ASTM = D150
- Dielectric Constant 105 Hz = 3.4 | Test Method ASTM = D150
Environmental Properties
- Water Absorption Immersion at 24 Hours (%) = 0.6 – 1.5 | Test Method ASTM = D570
- Water Absorption Immersion Saturation (%) = 7 – 9 | Test Method ASTM = D570
- Acid Weak (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Acid Strong (73° F) = Unacceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alkali Weak (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alkali Strong (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Ketones (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Ethers (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Esters (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alcohols (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Inorganic Salt Solutions (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Continuous Sunlight (73 °F) = Limited | Test Method ASTM = --
Download printable version of Nylon (Natural Extruded) Material Properties
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity = 1.14 – 1.18 | Test Method ASTM = D792
- Tensile Strength (73° F, psi) = 10,000 – 14,000 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 450,000 – 600,000 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Elongation (73° F) = 5 – 150 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Flexural Strength (73° F) = 16,000 – 19,000 | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 400,000 – 500,000 | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Shear Strength (73° F) = 9,500 – 10,000 | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Compressive Strength (10% Def., psi) = 12,000 – 13,000 | Test Method ASTM = D695
- Compressive Modulus of Elasticity (73° F, psi) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D695
Mechanical Properties
- Coefficient of Friction Dynamic (Dry vs. Steel) = 0.15 – 0.35 | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hardness (Rockwell, 73°F) = R110 – 125 | Test Method ASTM = D785
- Hardness (Durometer, 73°F) = 2.3 | Test Method ASTM = D676
- Tensile Impact (73° F, ft lb./in²) = 50 – 180 | Test Method ASTM = D1822
- Coefficient Linear Thermal Exp. (in/in/°F) = 3.5×10.3 | Test Method ASTM = D696
- Deformation Under Load (122 °F, 2000 psi, %) = 0.5 – 2.5 | Test Method ASTM = D621
Temperature Properties
- Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F) = 200 – 470 | Test Method ASTM = D648
- Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F) = 400 – 490 | Test Method ASTM = D648
- Melting Point (°F) = 482 – 500 | Test Method ASTM = D789
- Cont. Service Temp in Air, Max (°F) = 180 – 200 | Test Method ASTM = --
- Dielectric Strength Short Time (Volts/mil) = 300 – 400 | Test Method ASTM = D149
- Volume Resistivity (OHM-CM) = 2.5×1013 | Test Method ASTM = D257
- Dielectric Constant 60 Hz = -- | Test Method ASTM = D150
- Dielectric Constant 103 Hz = -- | Test Method ASTM = D150
- Dielectric Constant 105 Hz = -- | Test Method ASTM = D150
Environmental Properties
- Water Absorption Immersion at 24 Hours (%) = 0.5 – 1.4 | Test Method ASTM = D570
- Water Absorption Immersion Saturation (%) = 6 – 8 | Test Method ASTM = D570
- Acid Weak (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Acid Strong (73° F) = Unacceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alkali Weak (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alkali Strong (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Ketones (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Ethers (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Esters (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alcohols (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Inorganic Salt Solutions (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Continuous Sunlight (73 °F) = Limited | Test Method ASTM = --
Download printable version of Nylon (MD Extruded) Material Properties
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity = 1.15 – 1.17 | Test Method ASTM = D792
- Tensile Strength (73° F, psi) = 11,000 – 14,000 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 350,000 – 450,000 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Elongation (73° F) = 10 – 60 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Flexural Strength (73° F) = 16,000 – 17,500 | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Shear Strength (73° F) = 10,500 – 11,500 | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Compressive Strength (10% Def., psi) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D695
- Compressive Modulus of Elasticity (73° F, psi) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D695
Mechanical Properties
- Coefficient of Friction Dynamic (Dry vs. Steel) = 0.16 – 0.25 | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hardness (Rockwell, 73°F) = R112 – 12 | Test Method ASTM = D785
- Hardness (Durometer, 73°F) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D676
- Tensile Impact (73° F, ft lb./in²) = 80 – 130 | Test Method ASTM = D1822
- Coefficient Linear Thermal Exp. (in/in/°F) = 5.0×10.5 | Test Method ASTM = D696
- Deformation Under Load (122 °F, 2000 psi, %) = 0.5 – 1.0 | Test Method ASTM = D621
Temperature Properties
- Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F) = 200 – 425 | Test Method ASTM = D648
- Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F) = 400 – 425 | Test Method ASTM = D648
- Melting Point (°F) = 430±10 | Test Method ASTM = D789
- Cont. Service Temp in Air, Max (°F) = 200 – 225 | Test Method ASTM = --
- Dielectric Strength Short Time (Volts/mil) = 500 – 600 | Test Method ASTM = D149
- Volume Resistivity (OHM-CM) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D257
- Dielectric Constant 60 Hz = 3.7 | Test Method ASTM = D150
- Dielectric Constant 103 Hz = 3.7 | Test Method ASTM = D150
- Dielectric Constant 105 Hz = 3.7 | Test Method ASTM = D150
Environmental Properties
- Water Absorption Immersion at 24 Hours (%) = 0.6 – 1.2 | Test Method ASTM = D570
- Water Absorption Immersion Saturation (%) = 5.5 – 6.5 | Test Method ASTM = D570
- Acid Weak (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Acid Strong (73° F) = Unacceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alkali Weak (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alkali Strong (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Ketones (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Ethers (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Esters (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alcohols (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Inorganic Salt Solutions (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Continuous Sunlight (73 °F) = Limited | Test Method ASTM = --
Download printable version of Nylon (Cast) Material Properties
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity = 1.41 – 1.42 | Test Method ASTM = D792
- Tensile Strength (73° F, psi) = 8,800 – 12,000 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 410,000 – 520,000 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Elongation (73° F) = 12 – 75 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Flexural Strength (73° F) = 13,000 – 15,500 | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 375,000 – 550,000 | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Shear Strength (73° F) = 7,700 – 9,500 | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Compressive Strength (10% Def., psi) = 16,000 – 18,000 | Test Method ASTM = D695
- Compressive Modulus of Elasticity (73° F, psi) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D695
Mechanical Properties
- Coefficient of Friction Dynamic (Dry vs. Steel) = 0.15 – 0.35 | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hardness (Rockwell, 73°F) = R119 – 122 | Test Method ASTM = D785
- Hardness (Durometer, 73°F) = 2.3 | Test Method ASTM = D676
- Tensile Impact (73° F, ft lb./in²) = 40 – 90 | Test Method ASTM = D1822
- Coefficient Linear Thermal Exp. (in/in/°F) = 4.2-4.7×10.5 | Test Method ASTM = D696
- Deformation Under Load (122 °F, 2000 psi, %) = 0.3 – 1.0 | Test Method ASTM = D621
Temperature Properties
- Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F) = 230 – 255 | Test Method ASTM = D648
- Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F) = 316 – 338 | Test Method ASTM = D648
- Melting Point (°F) = 329 – 347 | Test Method ASTM = D789
- Cont. Service Temp in Air, Max (°F) = 180 | Test Method ASTM = --
- Dielectric Strength Short Time (Volts/mil) = 380 – 500 | Test Method ASTM = D149
- Volume Resistivity (OHM-CM) = 1×1014-1015 | Test Method ASTM = D257
- Dielectric Constant 60 Hz = 3.7 | Test Method ASTM = D150
- Dielectric Constant 103 Hz = 3.7 | Test Method ASTM = D150
- Dielectric Constant 105 Hz = 3.7 | Test Method ASTM = D150
Environmental Properties
- Water Absorption Immersion at 24 Hours (%) = 0.12 – 0.25 | Test Method ASTM = D570
- Water Absorption Immersion Saturation (%) = 0.80 – 0.90 | Test Method ASTM = D570
- Acid Weak (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Acid Strong (73° F) = Unacceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alkali Weak (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alkali Strong (73° F) = Unacceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Ketones (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Ethers (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Esters (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alcohols (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Inorganic Salt Solutions (73 °F) = -- | Test Method ASTM = --
- Continuous Sunlight (73 °F) = -- | Test Method ASTM = --
Download printable version of Acetal (Extruded) Material Properties
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity = 2.1 – 2.3 | Test Method ASTM = D792
- Tensile Strength (73° F, psi) = 1,500 – 5,000 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 50,000 – 90,000 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Elongation (73° F) = 75 – 350 | Test Method ASTM = D638
- Flexural Strength (73° F) = No Break | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 90,000 – 110,000 | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Shear Strength (73° F) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D790
- Compressive Strength (10% Def., psi) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D695
- Compressive Modulus of Elasticity (73° F, psi) = 95,000 – 115,000 | Test Method ASTM = D695
Mechanical Properties
- Coefficient of Friction Dynamic (Dry vs. Steel) = 0.04 – 0.10 | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hardness (Rockwell, 73°F) = R10 – 20 | Test Method ASTM = D785
- Hardness (Durometer, 73°F) = D55 – 70 | Test Method ASTM = D676
- Tensile Impact (73° F, ft lb./in²) = 30 – 200 | Test Method ASTM = D1822
- Coefficient Linear Thermal Exp. (in/in/°F) = 5.5-7.5×10.5 | Test Method ASTM = D696
- Deformation Under Load (122 °F, 2000 psi, %) = 3 – 7 | Test Method ASTM = D621
Temperature Properties
- Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F) = 100 – 140 | Test Method ASTM = D648
- Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D648
- Melting Point (°F) = 621±9 | Test Method ASTM = D789
- Cont. Service Temp in Air, Max (°F) = 500 | Test Method ASTM = --
- Dielectric Strength Short Time (Volts/mil) = 500 – 650 | Test Method ASTM = D149
- Volume Resistivity (OHM-CM) = >1017 | Test Method ASTM = D257
- Dielectric Constant 60 Hz = 2.0 – 2.1 | Test Method ASTM = D150
- Dielectric Constant 103 Hz = >2.0 – 2.1 | Test Method ASTM = D150
- Dielectric Constant 105 Hz = >2.0 – 2.1 | Test Method ASTM = D150
Environmental Properties
- Water Absorption Immersion at 24 Hours (%) = 0.00 – 0.05 | Test Method ASTM = D570
- Water Absorption Immersion Saturation (%) = -- | Test Method ASTM = D570
- Acid Weak (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Acid Strong (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alkali Weak (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alkali Strong (73° F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Ketones (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Ethers (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Esters (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Alcohols (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Inorganic Salt Solutions (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
- Continuous Sunlight (73 °F) = Acceptable | Test Method ASTM = --
Download printable version of Molded PTFE (Teflon®) Material Properties
Elastomer Compounds (Rubber)
Physical Properties
- lb./cu in. = 0.039
- Specific Gravity = 1.03
- Durometer Range = 25 - 90
- Resilience = Good to Excellent
- Tensile Strength (psi) = 4,000 - 8,000
- Elongation (% reinforced) = 250 - 800
- Drift, Room Temp = Good to Excellent
- Compression Set = Excellent
- Electrical Resistivity = Good
- Impermeability, Gas = Good
Mechanical Properties
- Impact Resistance = Excellent
- Abrasion Resistance = Excellent
- Tear Resistance = Excellent
- Cut Growth Resistance = Fair to Excellent
- Tensile Strength (psi, 250°F) = 1,800
- Tensile Strength (psi, 400°F) = 200
- Elongation (%, 250° F) = 300
- Elongation (%, 400° F) = 140
Temperature Properties
- Drift at 212° F = Excellent
- Heat Aging at 212° F = Fair to Good
- Flame Resistance = Poor to Fair
- Temperature, Max, (°F) = 230
- Low Temp, Stiffening (°F) = -10 to -50
- Low Temp, Brittle Pt (°F) = -60
Environmental Properties
- Weather = Fair
- Oxidation = Excellent
- Ozone = Excellent
- Radiation = Good
- Water = Good
- Acid = Poor to Fair
- Alkali = Poor to Fair
- Gasoline, Kerosene, etc. = Excellent
- Benzol, Toluol, etc. = Poor to Fair
- Degreaser Solvents = Fair to Good
- Alcohol = Good
- Synthetic Lubricants (Diester) = Poor
- Hydraulic Fluids, Silicates = Poor to Good
- Hydraulic Fluids, Phosphates = Poor to Fair
Subjective Properties
- Taste = Good
- Non-staining = Good
- Odor = Good
- Rigid Material Bonding = Excellent
Download printable version of Millathane® Material Properties
Physical Properties
- lb./cu in. = 0.031
- Specific Gravity = 0.86
- Durometer Range = 30 – 90
- Resilience = Good
- Tensile Strength (psi) = 2,000 – 3,000
- Elongation (% reinforced) = 500
- Drift, Room Temp = Fair
- Compression Set = Fair
- Electrical Resistivity = Excellent
- Impermeability, Gas = Good
Mechanical Properties
- Impact Resistance = Good
- Abrasion Resistance = Good
- Tear Resistance = 30 – 90
- Cut Growth Resistance = Good
- Tensile Strength (psi, 250°F) = 2,000
- Tensile Strength (psi, 400°F) = 400
- Elongation (%, 250° F) = 300 - 500
- Elongation (%, 400° F) = 0 -120
Temperature Properties
- Drift at 212° F = Fair
- Heat Aging at 212° F = Excellent
- Flame Resistance = Poor
- Temperature, Max, (°F) = 350
- Low Temp, Stiffening (°F) = -20 to -50
- Low Temp, Brittle Pt (°F) = -90
Environmental Properties
- Weather = Excellent
- Oxidation = Good
- Ozone = Excellent
- Radiation = Poor
- Water = Good to Excellent
- Acid = Good to Excellent
- Alkali = Good to Excellent
- Gasoline, Kerosene, etc. = Poor
- Benzol, Toluol, etc. = Fair
- Degreaser Solvents = Poor
- Alcohol = Poor
- Synthetic Lubricants (Diester) = Poor to Fair
- Hydraulic Fluids, Silicates = Fair to Good
- Hydraulic Fluids, Phosphates = Good to Excellent
Subjective Properties
- Taste = Good
- Non-staining = Good
- Odor = Good
- Rigid Material Bonding = Poor
Download a printable version of EPDM Rubber Material Properties
Physical Properties
- lb./cu in. = 0.033
- Specific Gravity = 0.92
- Durometer Range = 30 -100
- Resilience = Fair
- Tensile Strength (psi) = 2,000+
- Elongation (% reinforced) = 300 - 800
- Drift, Room Temp = Fair
- Compression Set = Fair
- Electrical Resistivity = Excellent
- Impermeability, Gas = Excellent
Mechanical Properties
- Impact Resistance = Good
- Abrasion Resistance = Good
- Tear Resistance = Poor
- Cut Growth Resistance = Excellent
- Tensile Strength (psi, 250°F) = 1,000
- Tensile Strength (psi, 400°F) = 350
- Elongation (%, 250° F) = 250
- Elongation (%, 400° F) = 80
Temperature Properties
- Drift at 212° F = Fair
- Heat Aging at 212° F = Excellent
- Flame Resistance = Poor
- Temperature, Max, (°F) = 325
- Low Temp, Stiffening (°F) = 10 to 40
- Low Temp, Brittle Pt (°F) = -80
Environmental Properties
- Weather = Excellent
- Oxidation = Excellent
- Ozone = Excellent
- Radiation = Poor
- Water = Excellent
- Acid = Excellent
- Alkali = Excellent
- Gasoline, Kerosene, etc. = Poor
- Benzol, Toluol, etc. = Fair to Good
- Degreaser Solvents = Poor
- Alcohol = Excellent
- Synthetic Lubricants (Diester) = Fair
- Hydraulic Fluids, Silicates = Fair
- Hydraulic Fluids, Phosphates = Good
Subjective Properties
- Taste = Fair to Good
- Non-staining = Good
- Odor = Good
- Rigid Material Bonding = Fair to Excellent
Download printable version of Buytl Material Properties
Physical Properties
- lb./cu in. = 0.044
- Specific Gravity = 1.23
- Durometer Range = 45 – 95
- Resilience = Excellent
- Tensile Strength (psi) = 3,000+
- Elongation (% reinforced) = 650 – 850
- Drift, Room Temp = Fair to Good
- Compression Set = Fair to Good
- Electrical Resistivity = Fair
- Impermeability, Gas = Good
Mechanical Properties
- Impact Resistance = Good
- Abrasion Resistance = Good to Excellent
- Tear Resistance = Good
- Cut Growth Resistance = Good
- Tensile Strength (psi, 250°F) = 1,500+
- Tensile Strength (psi, 400°F) = 180
- Elongation (%, 250° F) = 350
- Elongation (%, 400° F) = 0 - 100
Temperature Properties
- Drift at 212° F = Fair to Good
- Heat Aging at 212° F = Good
- Flame Resistance = Good
- Temperature, Max, (°F) = 250
- Low Temp, Stiffening (°F) = 10 to -20
- Low Temp, Brittle Pt (°F) = -45 to -180
Environmental Properties
- Weather = Excellent
- Oxidation = Good
- Ozone = Excellent
- Radiation = Fair to Good
- Water = Good
- Acid = Good
- Alkali = Good
- Gasoline, Kerosene, etc. = Good
- Benzol, Toluol, etc. = Poor
- Degreaser Solvents = Poor
- Alcohol = Fair
- Synthetic Lubricants (Diester) = Poor
- Hydraulic Fluids, Silicates = Good
- Hydraulic Fluids, Phosphates = Poor
Subjective Properties
- Taste = Fair to Good
- Non-staining = Good to Excellent
- Odor = Fair to Good
- Rigid Material Bonding = Good to Excellent
Download printable version of Neoprene Material Properties
Physical Properties
- lb./cu in. = 0.036
- Specific Gravity = 1
- Durometer Range = 20 – 90
- Resilience = Good
- Tensile Strength (psi) = 1,000 – 3,500+
- Elongation (% reinforced) = 400 – 600
- Drift, Room Temp = Good
- Compression Set = Good
- Electrical Resistivity = Poor
- Impermeability, Gas = Good
Mechanical Properties
- Impact Resistance = Fair
- Abrasion Resistance = Excellent
- Tear Resistance = Good
- Cut Growth Resistance = Good
- Tensile Strength (psi, 250°F) = 700
- Tensile Strength (psi, 400°F) = 130
- Elongation (%, 250° F) = 120
- Elongation (%, 400° F) = 20
Temperature Properties
- Drift at 212° F = Excellent
- Heat Aging at 212° F = Good
- Flame Resistance = Poor to Fair
- Temperature, Max, (°F) = 250
- Low Temp, Stiffening (°F) = 30 to -20
- Low Temp, Brittle Pt (°F) = -65
Environmental Properties
- Weather = Good
- Oxidation = Fair to Good
- Ozone = Poor
- Radiation = Fair to Good
- Water = Excellent
- Acid = Good
- Alkali = Fair to Good
- Gasoline, Kerosene, etc. = Good
- Benzol, Toluol, etc. = Excellent
- Degreaser Solvents = Poor
- Alcohol = Excellent
- Synthetic Lubricants (Diester) = Fair to Good
- Hydraulic Fluids, Silicates = Fair
- Hydraulic Fluids, Phosphates = Poor
Subjective Properties
- Taste = Fair to Good
- Non-staining = Poor to Good
- Odor = Good
- Rigid Material Bonding = Good to Excellent
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Physical Properties
- lb./cu in. = 0.033
- Specific Gravity = 0.93
- Durometer Range = 30 - 100
- Resilience = Excellent
- Tensile Strength (psi) = 4,000+
- Elongation (% reinforced) = 500
- Drift, Room Temp = Excellent
- Compression Set = Good
- Electrical Resistivity = Excellent
- Impermeability, Gas = Good
Mechanical Properties
- Impact Resistance = Excellent
- Abrasion Resistance = Excellent
- Tear Resistance = Excellent
- Cut Growth Resistance = Excellent
- Tensile Strength (psi, 250°F) = 1,800
- Tensile Strength (psi, 400°F) = 125
- Elongation (%, 250° F) = 500
- Elongation (%, 400° F) = 80
Temperature Properties
- Drift at 212° F = Good
- Heat Aging at 212° F = Good
- Flame Resistance = Poor
- Temperature, Max, (°F) = 200
- Low Temp, Stiffening (°F) = -20 to -50
- Low Temp, Brittle Pt (°F) = -80
Environmental Properties
- Weather = Fair
- Oxidation = Good
- Ozone = Poor
- Radiation = Fair to Good
- Water = Excellent
- Acid = Fair to Good
- Alkali = Fair to Good
- Gasoline, Kerosene, etc. = Poor
- Benzol, Toluol, etc. = Poor
- Degreaser Solvents = Poor
- Alcohol = Good
- Synthetic Lubricants (Diester) = Poor to Fair
- Hydraulic Fluids, Silicates = Poor
- Hydraulic Fluids, Phosphates = Poor to Fair
Subjective Properties
- Taste = Fair to Good
- Non-staining = Poor to Good
- Odor = Fair to Good
- Rigid Material Bonding = Excellent
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Physical Properties
- lb./cu in. = 0.036
- Specific Gravity = 0.95
- Durometer Range = 25 – 80
- Resilience = Poor to Excellent
- Tensile Strength (psi) = 600 – 1,500+
- Elongation (% reinforced) = 90 – 800
- Drift, Room Temp = Fair to Excellent
- Compression Set = Good to Excellent
- Electrical Resistivity = Excellent
- Impermeability, Gas = Fair
Mechanical Properties
- Impact Resistance = Poor to Fair
- Abrasion Resistance = Poor to Good
- Tear Resistance = Poor to Good
- Cut Growth Resistance = Poor to Good
- Tensile Strength (psi, 250°F) = 850
- Tensile Strength (psi, 400°F) = 400
- Elongation (%, 250° F) = 350
- Elongation (%, 400° F) = 200
Temperature Properties
- Drift at 212° F = Excellent
- Heat Aging at 212° F = Excellent
- Flame Resistance = Fair to Good
- Temperature, Max, (°F) = 550
- Low Temp, Stiffening (°F) = -60 to -160
- Low Temp, Brittle Pt (°F) = -90 to -180
Environmental Properties
- Weather = Excellent
- Oxidation = Excellent
- Ozone = Excellent
- Radiation = Fair to Excellent
- Water = Good
- Acid = Poor to Good
- Alkali = Poor to Fair
- Gasoline, Kerosene, etc. = Poor to Fair
- Benzol, Toluol, etc. = Poor
- Degreaser Solvents = Poor to Good
- Alcohol = Good
- Synthetic Lubricants (Diester) = Poor to Fair
- Hydraulic Fluids, Silicates = Poor
- Hydraulic Fluids, Phosphates = Good
Subjective Properties
- Taste = Good
- Non-staining = Excellent
- Odor = Good
- Rigid Material Bonding = Fair to Excellent
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Physical Properties
- lb./cu in. = 0.034
- Specific Gravity = 0.94
- Durometer Range = 40 - 100
- Resilience = Good
- Tensile Strength (psi) = 2,000+
- Elongation (% reinforced) = 450
- Drift, Room Temp = Excellent
- Compression Set = Good
- Electrical Resistivity = Excellent
- Impermeability, Gas = Fair
Mechanical Properties
- Impact Resistance = Excellent
- Abrasion Resistance = Excellent
- Tear Resistance = Fair
- Cut Growth Resistance = Good
- Tensile Strength (psi, 250°F) = 1,200
- Tensile Strength (psi, 400°F) = 170
- Elongation (%, 250° F) = 250
- Elongation (%, 400° F) = 60
Temperature Properties
- Drift at 212° F = Good
- Heat Aging at 212° F = Good
- Flame Resistance = Poor
- Temperature, Max, (°F) = 275
- Low Temp, Stiffening (°F) = 0 to 50
- Low Temp, Brittle Pt (°F) = -80
Environmental Properties
- Weather = Fair
- Oxidation = Good
- Ozone = Poor
- Radiation = Good
- Water = Excellent
- Acid = Fair to Good
- Alkali = Fair to Good
- Gasoline, Kerosene, etc. = Poor
- Benzol, Toluol, etc. = Poor
- Degreaser Solvents = Poor
- Alcohol = Fair
- Synthetic Lubricants (Diester) = Poor
- Hydraulic Fluids, Silicates = Poor to Fair
- Hydraulic Fluids, Phosphates = Poor
Subjective Properties
- Taste = Fair to Good
- Non-staining = Poor to Good
- Odor = Good
- Rigid Material Bonding = Excellent
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Physical Properties
- lb./cu in. = 0.04
- Specific Gravity = 1.1
- Durometer Range = 50 - 95
- Resilience = Good
- Tensile Strength (psi) = 1,500 – 2,500
- Elongation (% reinforced) = 250 – 500
- Drift, Room Temp = Fair
- Compression Set = Fair to Good
- Electrical Resistivity = Good
- Impermeability, Gas = Excellent
Mechanical Properties
- Impact Resistance = Fair to Good
- Abrasion Resistance = Fair to Good
- Tear Resistance = Fair to Good
- Cut Growth Resistance = Fair to Good
- Tensile Strength (psi, 250°F) = 500
- Tensile Strength (psi, 400°F) = 200
- Elongation (%, 250° F) = 60
- Elongation (%, 400° F) = 20
Temperature Properties
- Drift at 212° F = Fair
- Heat Aging at 212° F = Excellent
- Flame Resistance = Good
- Temperature, Max, (°F) = 325
- Low Temp, Stiffening (°F) = -30 to -50
- Low Temp, Brittle Pt (°F) = -60
Environmental Properties
- Weather = Excellent
- Oxidation = Excellent
- Ozone = Excellent
- Radiation = Fair to Good
- Water = Good
- Acid = Excellent
- Alkali = Excellent
- Gasoline, Kerosene, etc. = Fair
- Benzol, Toluol, etc. = Poor to Fair
- Degreaser Solvents = Poor to Fair
- Alcohol = Good
- Synthetic Lubricants (Diester) = Poor
- Hydraulic Fluids, Silicates = Good
- Hydraulic Fluids, Phosphates = Poor to Fair
Subjective Properties
- Taste = Fair to Good
- Non-staining = Excellent
- Odor = Good
- Rigid Material Bonding = Fair to Good
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Physical Properties
- lb./cu in. = 0.05 to 0.07
- Specific Gravity = 1.4 to 1.95
- Durometer Range = 65 – 900
- Resilience = Fair
- Tensile Strength (psi) = 1,500 – 3,000
- Elongation (% reinforced) = 100 – 450
- Drift, Room Temp = Good
- Compression Set = Good to Excellent
- Electrical Resistivity = Good
- Impermeability, Gas = Excellent
Mechanical Properties
- Impact Resistance = Poor to Good
- Abrasion Resistance = Good
- Tear Resistance = Poor to Good
- Cut Growth Resistance = Poor to Good
- Tensile Strength (psi, 250°F) = 300 – 800
- Tensile Strength (psi, 400°F) = 150 – 300
- Elongation (%, 250° F) = 100 – 350
- Elongation (%, 400° F) = 50 – 160
Temperature Properties
- Drift at 212° F = Good to Excellent
- Heat Aging at 212° F = Excellent
- Flame Resistance = Excellent
- Temperature, Max, (°F) = 400
- Low Temp, Stiffening (°F) = 20 to -30
- Low Temp, Brittle Pt (°F) = 10 to -60
Environmental Properties
- Weather = Excellent
- Oxidation = Excellent
- Ozone = Excellent
- Radiation = Fair to Good
- Water = Good
- Acid = Good to Excellent
- Alkali = Poor to Good
- Gasoline, Kerosene, etc. = Excellent
- Benzol, Toluol, etc. = Excellent
- Degreaser Solvents = Good
- Alcohol = Excellent
- Synthetic Lubricants (Diester) = Fair to Good
- Hydraulic Fluids, Silicates = Good
- Hydraulic Fluids, Phosphates = Poor
Subjective Properties
- Taste = Fair to Good
- Non-staining = Poor to Good
- Odor = Good
- Rigid Material Bonding = Poor to Good
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