rubber
polymerRubber is an elastomeric polymer characterized by high elongation and elastic recovery, making it capable of large reversible deformations. It is widely used across automotive (tires, seals, vibration damping), industrial (belts, hoses, gaskets), consumer goods (footwear, protective equipment), and construction sectors where flexibility, impact absorption, and sealing performance are critical. Engineers select rubber over rigid polymers or metals when the application requires compliance, vibration isolation, dynamic flexibility, or resilience to repeated deformation without permanent set.
tire manufacturingvibration isolation and dampingseals and gasketsflexible hoses and tubingshock absorptionimpact protection
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Property OverviewNormalized to typical max values
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Strength(σc) | 0.4981 | ksi | — | ||
Elongation at Break(εf) | 271.8 | - | — | ||
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf) | 3.573 | ksi | — | ||
Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | 157.6 | HV | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 1.603 | ksi | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 6.539 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | -53.11 | °F | — | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 300.4 | °F | — | ||
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 801.7 | °F | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity(k) | 0.2767 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Safety & Biocompatibility
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.