Resistance to: | Silicone | EPDM |
---|---|---|
Abrasion | Poor | Good |
Compression set | Good | Good |
Tear | Poor | Fair |
Flame | Good | Poor |
Gas Permeability | Low | Low |
Dilute Acids | Good | Excellent |
Concentrated Acids | Fair | Excellent |
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons | Poor | Poor |
Aromatic Hydrocarbons | Poor | Poor |
Oxygenated Hydrocarbons | Fair | Good |
Lubricating Oil | Fair | Poor |
Oil / Petrol | Fair | Poor |
Animal / Vegetable Oil | Good | Good |
Water | Good | Excellent |
Ozone | Excellent | Excellent |
Oxidation | Excellent | Good |
Weathering | Excellent | Excellent |
Temperature range (in air): | Silicone | EPDM |
Max Intermitent(°C) | 260 | 125 |
Max Continuous(°C) | 210 | 100 |
Minimum(°C) | -60 | -50 |