Oil-resistant rubber sheets

Oil-resistant rubber sheets

General characteristics

  • Resistance to heat: up to a maximum of 80/90°C. Natural rubber can soften (after temporarily hardening) as a result of prolonged exposure to high temperatures; this phenomenon is due to the decomposition of the material;
  • Resistance to low temperatures: down to ca. -55°C;
  • Electrical characteristics: well-formulated compounds have an appreciated insulating power;
  • Gas permeability: high and therefore not suitable for this purpose;
  • Resistance to ozone, aging and weather: rather limited. However, it can be improved with the addition of anti-agers and anti-ozonants as well as protective waxes.

Chemical resistance:

from good to modest against:

  • Water, alcohols, glycols and some ketones (e.g. ACETONE);
  • Glycol-based brake fluids;
  • Silicone greases and oils;
  • Diluted aqueous solutions of acids, bases and poorly active salts.

Not resistant to:

  • Mineral greases and oils;
  • Fuels such as gasoline for motors, kerosene and diesel;
  • Hydrocarbons such as propane, butane, hexane, light gasoline, heptane, and pentane;
  • Hydrocarbons in general;
  • Oxidizing agents such as nitric acid, chromic acid, chlorine, bromine, etc.

Fields of application

  • Technical articles of any type: tubes, gaskets, membranes, rubber and rubber/metal spring elements, motor suspensions;
  • Motor vehicle tires, conveyor belts, belts;
  • Articles of common use such as rubber boots, soles for shoes and heels, gloves, pacifiers, sponges, rubber threads, glues, etc.
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