Robinson Rubber Products CM – Chloropolyethylene Rubber

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethylenes,

Polyolefins

Polymer Name

Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)

Technologies

Elastomers

Product Families

Elastomers — Parts & Shapes

Chemical Resistance

Acids, Dilute Acids, Concentrated Acids, Organic (Dilute) Acids, Organic (Concentrated) Acids, Inorganic

Fair to Good Fair to Good Good Poor Good

 

Alcohol’s Aldehydes Alkalies, Dilute Alkalies, Concentrated Amines Animal & Vegetable Oils Brake Fluids, Non-Petroleum Based Diester Oils Esters, Alkyl Phosphate Esters, Aryl Phosphate Ethers Fuel, Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Fuel, Aromatic Hydrocarbon Fuel, Extended (Oxygenated) Halogenated Solvents Hydrocarbon, Halogenated Ketones Lacquer Solvents LP Gasses & Fuel Oils Mineral Oils Oil Resistance Petroleum Aromatic Petroleum Non-Aromatic Refrigerant Ammonia Refrigerant Halofluorocarbons Refrigerant Halofluorocarbons w/ Oil Silicone Oil Solvent Resistance

Fair to Good Good Fair to Good Fair to Good Poor to Good Poor to Good Poor to Good Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor Good Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor Good R-12, R-13 Poor Poor Poor

 

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Abrasion Resistant,

Chemical Resistant,

Exceptional Resilience,

Flame Resistant,

Good Adhesion,

Good Flex Crack Resistance,

Good Sunlight Resistance,

High Gas Permeability,

Impact Resistance,

Oxidation Resistant,

Ozone Resistant,

Radiation Resistant,

Tear Resistance,

Vibration Damping

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

Other Building Envelope & Roofing Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Jacketing & Insulation

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Compression Molding,

Injection Molding,

Transfer Molding

Properties

Physical Form

Custom,

Solid

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Low Temperature Range	- 150 to - 100	°F	—
Minimum for Continuous Use (Static)	-90	°F	—
Brittle Point	-100	°F	—
High Temperature Range	180 - 220	°F	—
Maximum for Continuous Use (Static)	200	°F	—

Physical and Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Durometer or Hardness Range	45 – 80	Shore A	—
Tensile Strength Range	500 – 2,000	psi	—
Elongation	450 – 650	%	—
Abrasion Resistance	Fair to Excellent	—	—
Adhesion to Metal	Good	—	—
Adhesion to Rigid Materials	Fair to Good	—	—
Compression Set	Good to Excellent	—	—
Flex Cracking Resistance	Fair to Excellent	—	—
Impact Resistance	Poor to Good	—	—
Resilience / Rebound	Fair to Excellent	—	—
Tear Resistance	Poor to Good	—	—
Vibration Dampening	Fair to Good	—	—

Safety & Health

Environmental Performance

Colorability Flame Resistance Gas Permeability Odor Ozone Resistance Oxidation Resistance Radiation Resistance Steam Resistance Sunlight Resistance Taste Retention Weather Resistance Water Resistance

Good Poor Good Good Poor Good to Excellent Poor Fair to Good Poor Fair to Good Poor to Good Good to Excellent