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Ethylene
propylene Rubbe (EPDM)
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Features:
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Abbreviation
EPDM
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ASTM D-2000
classification
AA,BA,CA,DA
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General
Characteristics
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Tensile Strength
Limited
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Elongation
Good
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Rebound Resistance Good
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Tear Resistance
Limited
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Abrasion-Resistance Good
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Impact Strength
Resistance Good
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Gas Impermeability
Resistance Limited
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Ozone Resistance
Excellent
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Weathering Resistance Excellent
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Flame Resistance
Excellent
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Heat Resistance
Excellent
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Low Temperature
Resistance Good
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Oil and Fuel Resistance Poor
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Animal and Vegetable Oil
Resistance Good
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Alcohol Resistance Suitable
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Alkaline Resistance Good
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Acid Resistance Good
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Aliphatic-solvent Resistance
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-Aliphatic
Poor
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-Aromatic
Poor
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Oxygenated-Solvent
Resistance Excellent
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Water Resistance
Excellent
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Adhesion To Metals Fair to
Good
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Advantage:
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1. Exceptionally good weather
aging and ozone resistance.
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2. Excellent water and
chemical resistance.
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3. Excellent resistance to gas
permeability and aging due to exposure to steam.
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4. Good in ketones and
Alcohols.
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Disdvantage:
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1. Not recommended for food
applications or exposure to aromatic hydrocarbons.
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