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Goodyear Rubber Company of So. California NEOPRENE POLYMER

Goodyear Rubber Company of So. California Neoprene Polymer, or polychloroprene, is a family of synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of chloroprene. Neoprene was invented by DuPont scientists in 1930. Neoprene polymer exhibits good chemical stability and maintains flexibility over wide temperature range. It is used in wide variety of applications such as laptop sleeves, swim suits, electrical insulations and fire retardant rubber products in mass transit applications.

Polymer Name: Chloroprene Rubber (CR)

End Uses: Appliances, Electrical Insulation, Household Goods

Features: Acid Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Excellent Water Resistance, Flame Retardant, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Compression Set, Good Flex Crack Resistance, Good Stability, Good Weather Stability, Heat Resistance, High Flexibility, High Impact Resistance, Improved Tear Resistance, Ozone Resistant, Water Resistant, Wide Temperature Operating Range

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    Identification & Functionality

    Technologies
    Environmental Resistance
    • Weather Resistance: Poor to Good
    • Sunlight Resistance: Good to Very Good
    • Ozone Resistance: Good
    • Oxidization Resistance: Good
    • Water Resistance: Excellent
    • Steam Resistance: Poor to Good
    • Gas Permeability: Fair to Good
    Classification (MIL-R-3065 / SAE J-14 / MIL-STD-417)

    SC

    Classification (ASTM D 2000 / SAE J200)

    BC, BE

    Features & Benefits

    Generally Attacked By

    Esters, Ketones, Chloronated, Aromatic and Nitro Hydrocarbons

    Generally Resistant To

    Moderate Chemicals and Acids, Ozone, Oils, Fats, Greases, and Solvents

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Chemical Resistance
    Physical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Elongation100 - 800%
    Hardness Range (Durometer )15 - 95Shore A
    Mechanical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Compression SetGood
    Rebound RatingFair to Very Good
    Flex Cracking ResistanceGood to Very Good
    Abrasion ResistanceVery Good to Excellent
    Tear ResistanceGood
    Impact ResistanceGood to Excellent
    Flame ResistanceVery Good to Excellent
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Common NameNeoprene
    MIL-R-6855Class 2
    Thermal Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Minimum Service Temperature-30 - ( -)70°F
    Maximum Service Temperature+220 - 280°F

    Storage & Handling

    Recommended Shelf Life

     5 to 10 years