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.
| Property | Unit | Test | Value |
| Color | Black | ||
| Specific weight | gr/cm3 | 1,45 | |
| Indentation hardness | Shore A | ASTM D2240 | 70 |
| Breaking load | MPa | ASTM D412 | 6,0 |
| Elongation at break | % | ASTM D412 | 300 |
| Tearing | N/mm | ASTM D624 Die C | 15 |
| Temperatures | ºC | -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: | |||
| Ozone | Moderate | ||
| Diluted acids and bases | Moderate | ||
| Concentrated acids and bases | Not recommended | ||
| Hydrocarbons | Not recommended | ||
| Organic solvents | Not recommended | ||
