Comparison of Properties Chart

This chart matches the general rubber properties required in most o-ring applications with the capabilities of commonly used elastomers. Since no one elastomer is rated "excellent" for all properties, compromises are sometimes necessary when selecting an elastomer for a specific o-ring application. Start with the most critical properties to narrow your choices.

E = excellent G = good F = fair P = poor

[1] =Nitrile [2] = SBR [3] = Neoprene [4] = Ethylene  Propylene

[5] = Fluorocarbon [6] = Fluorosilicone [7] = Polyacrylate [8] = Polyurethane [9] = Silicone

Property

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Ozone Resistance Weather resistance Heat Resistance Chemical Resistance

P F G FG

P F FG FG

GE E G FG

E E E E

E E E E

E E E E

E E E P

E E F F

E E E GE

Oil resistance Impermeability Cold resistance Tear resistance

E G G FG

P F G FG

FG G FG FG

P G GE GE

E G FP F

G P GE P

E E P FG

G G G GE

PG P E P

Abrasion resistance Set resistance Dynamic properties Acid resistance

G GE GE F

G G G F

G F F FG

GE GE GE G

G GE GE E

P GE P FG

G F F P

E F E P

P GE P FG

Tensile strength Electrical properties Water/Steam resistance

GE F FG P

GE G FG P

G F F G

GE G E P

GE F FG E

F E F G

F F P P

E FG P P

P E F F

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