NBR/PVC - Nitrile butadiene rubber/PVC blend

Clwyd referenceNBR/PVC
ASTM classificationNBR/PVC
Typical applications
  • Hoses
  • Portable fuel tank covers and liners
  • Boots
Advantages
  • NBR/PVC blends have very similar properties to NBR compounds but with improved resistance to ozone and weathering
  • Good flame retarding attributes
Disadvantages
Can be sometimes difficult to mould and process
Available hardness range (Shore A)40 - 95
Upper continuous service temp.100°C
Min. temp. for sealing applications-20°C
Minimum non-brittle  temp. -30°C
Tensile strength (up to)20 MPa
Elongation at break (up to)400%
Price BracketVery low
ASTM 1 OilExcellent
ASTM 2 OilExcellent
ASTM 3 OilExcellent
KeroseneExcellent
Liquid BAverage
Liquid 101Excellent
Phosphate esterNone
KetoneNone
TolueneNone
Iso-octaneGood
MethanolExcellent
Acid (weak)Average
Acid (strong)None
Base (weak)Good
Base (strong)None
Hydrogen sulphideNone
SteamNone
OzoneGood
RadiationGood