CHLOROPRENE RUBBER (Neoprene® or CR)

  • Chloroprene rubber, also called Neoprene, has excellent resistance to oils, ozone and weathering.
  • Suitable for moderate acids, alkalis, saline solutions, petroleum, solvents, oils and fuels.
  • Not recommended for strong acids or hydrocarbons.
  • Great resistance to aging and high temperatures.
cr neoprene chloroprene rubber
PropertyUnitTestValue
Color  Black
Specific weightgr/cm3 1,45
Indentation hardnessShore AASTM D224070
Breaking loadMPaASTM D4126,0
Elongation at break%ASTM D412300
TearingN/mm

ASTM D624

Die C

15
TemperaturesºC -20 / 100

Thermal aging

(hot air 70ºC 70h)

 ASTM D573

+5

-15

-40

Permanent deformation

(70ºC 22h)

 

ASTM D395

Method B

35

Solvent resistance

(70ºC 70h)

 ASTM D471

+15%

+63%

Chemical Resistances:
OzoneModerate
Diluted acids and basesModerate
Concentrated acids and basesNot recommended
HydrocarbonsNot recommended
Organic solventsNot recommended