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)

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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 = --

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Download printable version of Nylon (Natural Extruded) 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 = --

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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 = --

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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 = --

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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 = --

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Download printable version of Molded PTFE (Teflon®) 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 = --

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Elastomer Compounds (Rubber)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Download printable version of Silicone Material Properties 
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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Download printable version of Synthetic Rubber Material Properties
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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Download printable version of Fluoroelastomer Material Properties
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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