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Natural Rubber is frequently used in applications where high resilience, low hysteresis, and low heat build-up are required, but where resistance to petroleum hydrocarbons is not required. Natural rubber is of some interest for use in seals because it is resistant to certain other classes of fluids. One common application of natural rubber seals is in automotive brake systems.
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General Information for Natural Rubber
| Compound Series: |
1-600 to 1-699 |
| Temperature Range (F): |
-65° to +180° |
| General Properties: |
Good strength, toughness, tear resistance, resilience and abrasion resistance |
| Most Common Applications: |
Packing and seals for water and water-based fluids (e.g. drilling "mud" used in oil exploration)
Truck tires
Bridge bearing pads
Anti-vibration mountings
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Specific Compound Information: Natural Rubber
| Compound Number: |
1-665-70 |
| Use with: |
Alcohol
Engine coolant
Water
Silicone oil |
| Do not use with: |
Petroleum oils and fuels |
| Temperature Range (F): |
-65° to +180° |
| Comments: |
Good strength, toughness and tear resistance. Seldom used for O-rings; Neoprene has better resistance to oil, ozone, sunlight and weathering |
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Relative Properties of Natural Rubber
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