Common Name: Natural/Gum Rubber
Chemical Name: Polyisoprene
Properties: Excellent physical properties including High Tensile Strength, Abrasion resistance, rebound elasticity, flexibility, adhesive properties, high tear strength, and low temperature resistance, . Poor resistance to petroleum-based fluids.
Size Sheet Range: Width: .75” -60” Thickness: .010” – 1.00” Length: Min 60’ Ft
Uses: Belting, Gaskets, Flooring, Matting, Noise Dampening Applications, Tires
Durometer Range: 20 – 100 Shore A
Elongationa: 500% to 900%
a- Range given based on Hardness
Abrasion Resistance: Excellent
Compression Set: Excellent
Flame Resistance: Poor
Flex Cracking Resistance: Excellent
Impact Resistance: Excellent
Resilience/Rebound: Excellent
Tear Resistance: Very Good
Temperature Rangeb (Service): -60°F to 175°F
b- Cured rubber temperature operating service range
Ozone Resistance: Poor
Steam Resistance: Fair/Good
Weather Resistance: Poor
Oxidation Resistance: Good
Gas Permeability: Fair/Good
Sunlight Resistance: Poor
Water Resistance: Very Good
Chemical Resistance: Most moderate chemicals, wet or dry, organic acids, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes.
Chemical Attack: Ozone, strong acids, fats, oils, greases, most hydrocarbons.