Neoprene
(Chloroprene)

One of the earliest of the synthetic materials to be developed as an oil-resistant substitute for Natural Rubber, Neoprene is a homopolymer of chloroprene (chlorobutadiene).


One of the earliest of the synthetic materials to be developed as an oil-resistant substitute for Natural Rubber, Neoprene is a homopolymer of chloroprene (chlorobutadiene).

Key Uses: Numerous component uses in the transportation field. Recommended for exposure to weathering. Preferred sealing material for refrigeration industry.

Neoprene can be used in innumerable sealing applications due to its broad base of such desirable working properties as: good resistance to petroleum oils; good resistance to ozone, sunlight and oxygen ageing; relatively low compression set; good resilience; outstanding physical toughness; and reasonable production cost.

It offers a broad temperature range and is suitable for many seal applications for refrigerants like Freon® and ammonia. (R12, R13, R21, R22, R113, R114, R115, R134A), as well as silicone oils, water, ozone, vegetable oils, alcohols, and low-pressure oxygen.

General specifications (actual specifications may vary)

ASTM D1418 Designation

  • CR

Standard Colour

  • Black

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Neoprene is generally attacked by strong oxidising acids, esters, ketones, chlorinated, aromatic and nitro hydrocarbons. Because Nitrile is economically competitive with Neoprene, and generally has superior performance characteristics in most situations, it has largely replaced Neoprene® in the O-Rings of today.

Please note: This Material Data Sheet section is to be used as a professional guide only. Eastern Seals (UK) Ltd may source their products from a variety of Quality Approved Suppliers and the data shown should not be relied upon by any purchaser without verification of material source.

 

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Colour
Temp Range
Hardness
Notes
Data Sheet
NP70 BLACK -35°C to +110°C 70 General purpose Neoprene 70 shore.

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