Neoprene rubber is recommended for service in moderate chemicals and acids, ozone, oils, fats, greases and many oils and solvents.
Neoprene rubber is a black colored rubber that is used in applications where moderate levels of oil, petroleum, ozone, and weathering-resistance are needed. Neoprene elastomers are very popular due to the broad range of applications in which they can be used. Variations in this elastomer exist in the forms of solid sheet, open cell and closed cell neoprene. Each type is suited for specific applications, but they retain mostly identical chemical resistance qualities. This synthetic elastomer was the answer to society’s need for an alternative to natural rubber that could fare better against chemicals and outdoor elements.
Neoprene is made from the polymerization of chloroprene, and it has a number of properties that make it well-suited for this purpose, including:
Specifications: Neoprene (CR) or polychloroprene
Temperature range: -20°F to 170°F continuous
Typical Rubber Properties Test Method Typical Value
Hardness: (Shore A) ASTM D2240 60 Duro
Tensile Strength: ASTM D412 750 psi min
Elongation: ASTM D412 250% min
Finish: Visual Plate/Smooth
Color: Visual Black