The recommended shelf life may vary based on polymer type and compound formulation. The actual life could vary dramatically based on storage conditions.
As a fully integrated manufacturer, WARCO BILTRITE is equipped to formulate custom compounds specifically designed for your application. Please contact us to discuss your needs:
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| Common or Trade Name |
Type of Rubber Polymer |
ASTM D 1418 Designation |
ASTM D 2000 Classification |
MIL–R–3065 (MIL–STD–417) Classification |
Recommended Shelf Life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicone | Silicone | Q | FE, GE | TA | 20 years |
| Viton® | Fluoroelastomer | FKM | HK | TB | |
| Nitrile, Buna-N | Acrylonitrile-butadiene | NBR | BF, BG, BK, CH | SB | 5 to 10 years |
| Butyl | Isobutylene-isoprene | IIR | AA, BA | RS | |
| Neoprene | Polychloroprene | CR | BC, BA | SC | |
| EPDM, EP Rubber | Ethylene-propylene | EPDM | BA, CA | RS | |
| Hydrin | Epichlorohydrin | CO, ECO | CH | SB | |
| SBR | Styrene-butadiene | SBR | AA, BA | RS | 3 to 5 years |
| Natural Rubber | Polyisoprene | NR | AA | RN | |
| Synthetic Natural Rubber | Polyisoprene | IR | AA | RN | |
| Neoprene (Commercial Grade) | --- | --- | BC | SC | |
| Nitrile, Buna-N (Commercial Grade) | Acrylonitrile-butadiene | NBR | BF, BG | SB |
Our rubber products are a proprietary blend of various polymers formulated to meet stated physicals and specifications. The named polymer is not necessarily the polymer representing the highest percentage of the polymer blend. Determination of the suitability of the goods for the uses and applications contemplated by Buyer and others shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer or user. View complete Terms & conditions of Sale for suitability of use and formulations >
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