Temperature Range:
-40°F (-21°C) to 300°F (177°C)
Hardness (Shore A) Range:
40 to 95
Also Known As:
Epsyn®, Nordel®, Epcar®, Keltan®, Royalene®, Polysar-EDM®
Designation:
EPDM
Class:
AA, BA, CA, DA
Shelf Life:
Unlimited
Description:
Ethylene propylene diene monomer is also known as EPDM, the E stands for ethylene, P for propylene, D for Diene and M for monomer. The ethylene content is typically around 45% to 75% for the EPDM.
Advantages:
Can be used in water and steam (up to 300°F), glycol based brake fluids, silicone-based break fluids, many organic and inorganic acids, cleaning agents, sodium and potassium alkalis, phosphate ester based hydraulic fluids, silicone oil and grease, alcohols, ketones, esters and ozone.
Disadvantages:
Cannot be used with mineral oil products like oils, greases and fuels.