Epichlorohydrin elastomers are widely used in the automotive industry for seals, hoses, gaskets, O-rings, cable jackets, and belts. ECO's are also an important ingredient of rubber glues. However, they are unsuitable for rubber to metal bonding because of their corrosiveness to metals.
The typical working temperature range is -35°C to +120°C (150°C short term).
Compression Set-Fair
Strength Properties -Fair
Low Temp. Prop. -Good
Abrasion Resist.-Poor/Fair
Gas Permeability-Excellent
Weather Resist.-Fair
Water Resistance-Excellent
Ozone Resistance-Excellent
Mineral Oil Resist.-Excellent
Chemical Resist.-Fair
Flame Resistance-Good
Heat Resistance-Good
