Comparative Properties of Rubber Insulations

P = Poor, F = Fair, G = Good, E = Excellent, O = Outstanding.

Resistance To:

Rubber

Neoprene

Hypalon

EPDM

Silicone
Oxidation

F

G

E

E

E
Heat

F

G

E

E

O
Oil

P

G

G

P

F-G
Low Temperature Flexibility

G

F-G

F

G-E

O
Weather, Sun

F

G

E

E

O
Ozone

P

G

E

E

O
Abrasion

E

G-E

G

G

P
Electrical Properties

G

P

G

E

G
Flame

P

G

G

P

F-G
Nuclear Radiation

F

F-G

E

G

E
Water

G

E

E

G-E

G-E
Acid

F-G

G

E

G-E

F-G
Alkali

F-G

G

E

G-E

F-G
Gasoline, Kerosene, Etc.

P

G

F

P

P-F
(Aliphatic Hydrocarbons) Benzol, Toluol, Etc.

P

P-F

F

F

P
(Halogenated Hydrocarbons) Degreaser Solvents

P

P

P-F

P

P-G
(Halogenated Hydrocarbons) Alcohol

G

F

G

P

G

 

Note: These rating are based on average performance of general-purpose compounds. Any given property can usually be improved by the use of selective compounding.