Chloroprene (Neoprene)

Chloroprene (Neoprene)

One of the earliest of the synthetic material to be developed as an oil-resistant substitute for natural Rubber, Neoprene is a homopolymer of chloroprene ( Chlorobutadiene).Key Use: Numerous
components use in the transportation field. Recommended for exposure to
weathering. Preferred sealing material for refrigeration industry. FDA
approved for food & beverage industry use.Working Temperature Range: - 45 oF to + 250 oF. (Dry Heat Only).Features:
Chloroprene can be used in innumerable sealing application, due to its
broad base of such desirable working properties as: moderate resistance
to petroleum oils: good resistance to ozone, sunlight and oxygen aging:
relatively low compression set: good resilience: and reasonable
production cost.Due to its excellent resistance to
freon and ammonia, Neoprene is also, widely accepted as preferred
material for refrigerated seal.Limitations: Chloroprene is generally attacked by strong oxidizing acid; esters; ketones; chlorinated, aromatic and nitro hydrocarbons.Because
Nitrile is economically competitive with Chloroprene, and generally has
superior performance characteristics in most situations, it has largely
replaced Chloroprene in the O-rings of today.