NBR Nitrile Ruber
Nitrile rubber (NBR) is the general term for acrylonitrile butadiene copolymer. The acrylonitrile content of nitrile sealing compounds varies considerably (18% to 50%) and influences the physical properties of the finished material.
The higher the acrylonitrile content, the better the resistance to oil and fuel. At the same time, elasticity and resistance to compression set is adversely affected. In view of these opposing realities, a compromise is often drawn, and a medium acrylonitrile content selected. NBR has good mechanical properties when compared with other elastomers and high wear resistance. NBR is not resistant to weathering and ozone. See Figure 2-2.
Heat resistance: Up to 100°C (212°F) with shorter life @ 121°C (250°F).
Cold flexibility: Depending on individual compound, between -34°C and -57°C (-30°F and -70°F).
Chemical resistance:
- Aliphatic hydrocarbons (propane, butane, petroleum oil, mineral oil and grease, diesel fuel, fuel oils) vegetable and mineral oils and greases.
- HFA, HFB and HFC hydraulic fluids.
- Dilute acids, alkali and salt solutions at low temperatures.
- Water (special compounds up to 100°C) (212°F).
Not compatible with:
- Fuels of high aromatic content (for flex fuels a special compound must be used).
- Aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene).
- Chlorinated hydrocarbons (trichloroethylene).
- Polar solvents (ketone, acetone, acetic acid, ethylene-ester).
- Strong acids.
- Brake fluid with glycol base.
- Ozone, weather and atmospheric aging.
N0545-40 | AMS 3201 | -45 to 225°F | Black |
N0299-50 | AMS 3205, UL Listed | -55 to 225°F | Black |
NL151-50 (8315) | Internally Lubed | -55 to 225°F | Black |
N0406-60 | General Purpose | -40 to 225°F | Black |
N0525-60 | AMS 3212, AMS 3220 | -25 to 250°F | Black |
N1219-60 | NSF 51, FDA | -30 to 225°F | Black |
NF284-60 (1053) | Fuel Resistant | -25 to 250°F | Black |
NF162-65 (1106) | Fuel Resistant, UL Listed | -25 to 250°F | Black |
N0506-65 | AMS 7271 | -70 to 180°F | Black |
NX352-70 (7727) | Carboxylated | -25 to 250°F | Black |
NJ253-70 (7077) | FDA | -35 to 212°F | Black |
NF153-70 (7657) | Fuel Resistant, UL Listed, SAE 120R1 CL2 | -70 to 180°F | Black |
NA151-70 (8307) | General Purpose | -30 to 250°F | Black |
NL153-70 (8317) | Internally Lubed | -30 to 250°F | Black |
47-071 | AMS-R-7362 | -60 to 180°F | Black |
N0103-70 | Low Temperature | -55 to 225°F | Black |
N0287-70 | Synthetic Lubes, AMS 7272 | -35 to 250°F | Black |
N0497-70 | Low Swell, SAE 120R1 CL2, UL Listed | -35 to 212°F | Black |
N0602-70 | General Purpose, AMS-P-5315, Low Temperature | -70 to 180°F | Black |
N0674-70 | General Purpose, Mil-G-21569, CL1, UL Listed | -30 to 250°F | Black |
N0757-70 | NSF 61, UL Listed | -30 to 225°F | Black |
N0818-70 | Internally Lubed | -30 to 250°F | Black |
N0828-70 | Internally Lubed, Low Set | -30 to 225°F | Black |
N1069-70 | FDA | -30 to 180°F | Black |
N1220-70 | NSF 51, FDA | -30 to 225°F | Black |
N1470-70 | General Purpose | -40 to 225°F | Black |
N1499-70 | General Purpose, UL Listed | -30 to 250°F | Black |
N1510-70 | NSF 61 | -30 to 225°F | Black |
N1517-70 | NSF 61 | -30 to 225°F | Black |
N1527-70 (67147) | UL Listed | -30 to 225°F | Black |
NW163-75 (40601) | Internally Lubed | -30 to 225°F | Rust |
NM156-75 (7377) | Good Low Temperature | -65 to 225/250°F | Black |
N0304-75 | Mil-P-25732 | -65 to 225/250°F | Black |
N0508-75 | FDA, USDA | -30 to 180°F | Black |
N0756-75 | AMS-P-83461 | -65 to 250/275°F | Black |
N0951-75 | High Temperature, Low Compression Set | -25 to 275°F | Black |
N1500-75 | Low Swell, Fuel Applications, UL Listed | -35 to 212°F | Black |
N1565-75 (67027) | UL Listed | -30 to 225°F | Black |
N1591-75 (67357) | UL Listed | -30 to 225°F | Black |
NA155-80 (7538) | Abrasion Resistant | -25 to 250°F | Black |
N0750-80 | Carboxylated | -25 to 250°F | Black |
N1090-85 | "ELF" Pnuematic, Carboxylated | -25 to 225°F | Black |
NB107-90 (1927) | Extrusion Resistant | -25 to 225°F | Black |
N0300-90 | Parbaks Only | -40 to 180°F | Black |
N0507-90 | AMS-P-5510, Low Temperature | -65 to 180°F | Black |
N0552-90 | General Purpose | -30 to 250°F | Black |
N0702-90 | Low Compression Set | -30 to 275°F | Black |
N1059-90 | Low Compression Set | -30 to 275°F | Black |
N1444-90 | Parbaks only | -30 to 250°F | Black |
N1490-90 | General Purpose | -30 to 250°F | Black |
NB194-90 | Low Compression Set, Extrusion Resistant | -30 to 250°F | Black |