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FKM Fluoroelastomer Fluorocarbon rubber Excellent high temperature resistance, particularly in air or
oil. Very good chemical resistance.

HNBR Hydrogenated Hydrogenated Excellent high temperature and oil resistance.
nitrile acrylonitrile-butadiene

IIR Butyl Isobutylene-isoprene Very good weathering resistance. Low permeability to air.
Good physical properties. Poor resistance to petroleum
based fluids.

IR Polyisoprene Polyisoprene, Same properties as natural rubber (see NR below).
synthetic

MQ Silicone Dimethylpolysiloxane Excellent high and low temperature resistance. Fair physical
properties.

NBR Nitrile Acrylonitrile-butadiene Excellent resistance to petroleum based fluids. Moderate
resistance to aromatics. Good physical properties.

NR Natural rubber Polyisoprene, Excellent physical properties including abrasion and low
natural temperature resistance. Poor resistance to petroleum based
fluids.

SBR SBR Styrene-butadiene Good physical properties, including abrasion resistance.
Poor resistance to petroleum based fluids.

T Thiokol Organic polysulfide Outstanding solvent resistance and weathering resistance.
Other properties poor.

XLPE Cross-linked Polyethylene and Excellent chemical resistance with good heat and electrical
polyethylene cross linking agent properties.

XNBR Carboxylated Carboxylated acrylonitrile- Excellent oil and abrasion resistance.
nitrile butadiene

Plastics Used in Hose
ASTM
Designation
D1600 Common Name Composition General Properties

PA Nylon Polyamide Good abrasion, chemical and fatigue resistance. Good long
term resistance to high temperature. Low gas permeation and
low coefficient of friction.

PE Polyethylene Polyethylene Excellent dielectric properties. Excellent resistance to water,
acids, alkalis and solvents. Good abrasion and weathering
resistance.

UHMWPE Ultra high molecular Excellent resistance to a broad range of chemicals, excellent
weight polyethylene abrasion resistance.

PVC PVC Polyvinyl chloride Good weathering, moisture and flame resistance. General
resistance to alkalis and weak acids. Good abrasion
resistance.

Polyester Thermoplastic Good flex fatigue and low temperature properties. High
polyester resin resistance to deformation. Good resistance to abrasion,
chemicals, hydraulic fluids and aromatic fuels.

Thermoplastic Thermoplastic Good weather and aging resistance. Good for water and
Rubber polyolefins and block dilute acids and bases.
copolymers of styrene
and butadiene

PTFE Fluoropolymer Fluorocarbon resin Excellent high temperature properties and chemical
resistance.

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