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MicrOring® Seals EP

1 of 6 products in this brand
MicrOring® Seals EP Features good resistance to such polar solvents as ketones (MEK & Acetone). EPM/EPDM is also highly recommended for effective resistance to steam (to 400°F), hot water, silicone oils and greases, dilute acids and alkalies, alcohols and automotive brake fluids. Properly compounded, ethylene propylene can provide extended temperature range of -76°F to +350°F.

Polymer Name: Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM)

Physical Form: O-rings

Features: Acid Resistant, Alcohol Resistant, Alkali Resistant, Automotive Fluid Resistant, Excellent Solvent Resistance, Good Grease Resistance, Hot Water Resistant, Oil Resistant, Steam Resistant

End Uses: Aerospace Seals, Medical Devices, O Rings

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Ethylene-Propylene (EPM/EPDM)

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Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Temperature Range (Dry Heat Only)-40 to 275°F-
Durometers (# 90)40.0Shore A-
General Properties
ASTM D1418 Designation EPM; EPDM
ASTM D2000/SAE J200 Type, Class AA; BA; CA; DA
Economy Excellent
Tensile Strength Good
Resilience-Rebound Good
Compression Set Fair-Good
Adhesion to Metals Good - Excellent
Abrasion Resistance Good - Excellent
Tear Resistance Good - Excellent
Weather Resistance Excellent
Ozone Resistance Excellent
Water Swell Resistance Excellent
Steam Resistance (Under 300°F) Excellent
Gas Impermeability Fair
Acid Resistance, Conc. Excellent
Alkali Resistance, Conc. Excellent
Alcohols Good - Excellent
Lubricating Oils Petroleum Based Poor
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons Poor
Aromatic Hydrocarbonds Poor
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Poor
Phosphate Ester Excellent
Polar Solvents (keytones) Good - Excellent

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