SYNTHETIC RUBBER EPDM (ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE-DIENE)
- Rubber or EPDM rubber is an elastomer that offers good resistance to ozone, steam, medium acids and alkalis.
- Not suitable for solvents and aromatic hydrocarbons.
- It offers great resistance to aging and high temperatures.
| Property | Unit | Test | Value |
| Color | Black | ||
| Specific weight | gr/cm3 | 1,31 | |
| Indentation hardness | Shore A | ASTM D2240 | 70 |
| Breaking load | MPa | ASTM D412 | 7,0 |
| Elongation at break | % | ASTM D412 | 300 |
| Tearing | N/mm | ASTM D624 Die C | 20 |
| Temperatures | ºC | -40 / 120 | |
Thermal aging (70h at 70ºC) | Shore A % % | ASTM D573 | 5 -15 -40 |
Permanent deformation (22h at 70ºC) | % | ASTM D395 Method B | 30 |
| Chemical Resistances: | |||
| to Ozone | EXCELLENT | ||
| to dilute acids and bases | EXCELLENT | ||
| to concentrated acids and bases | Good | ||
| to hydrocarbons | NOT Recommended | ||
| to organic solvents | Moderate | ||
