Outstanding Ozone & Sunlight Resistance • Excellent Adhesion to Fabrics & Metals • Superior Resistance to Alkalis & Acids

Neoprene Rubber Solutions

WARCO’s neoprene rubber products deliver exceptional performance for a wide range of industrial and commercial uses. Our durable neoprene rubber sheets, rolls, and custom formulations are engineered for outstanding resistance to ozone, sunlight, chemicals, and temperature extremes. Whether you’re comparing neoprene vs rubber alternatives or need a specific neoprene rubber sheet specification, our solutions are designed to meet your exact requirements.

Select any of these drop down options to learn more about Neoprene Rubber. Our team has organized lists of key properties relating to the rubber products which use the neoprene polymer. We encourage you to select through these lists and advise that you reach out to us directly for any questions so we can direct you to our technical team.

General Information

Common Name:
Neoprene

Generally Resistant To:
Moderate Chemicals and Acids, Ozone, Oils, Fats, Greases, and Solvents

ASTM D 2000 / SAE J200 Classification:
BC, BE

Chemical Name:
Polychloroprene

Generally Attacked By:
Esters, Ketones, Chloronated, Aromatic and Nitro Hydrocarbons

MIL-R-3065 / SAE J-14 / MIL-STD-417 Classification:
SC

ASTM D-1418 Designation:
CR

Elongation:
100% to 800%

Hardness Range (Durometer Shore A):
20 to 95

Compression Set:
Good

Abrasion Resistance:
Very Good to Excellent

Impact Resistance:
Good to Excellent

Rebound Rating:
Fair to Very Good

Tear Resistance:
Good

Flame Resistance:
Very Good to Excellent

Flex Cracking Resistance:
Good to Very Good

Minimum Service Temperature:
-30°F to -70°F

Maximum Service Temperature:
+220°F to +280°F

Recommended Shelf Life:
5 to 10 years

Ozone Resistance:
Good

Steam Resistance:
Poor to Good

Weather Resistance:
Poor to Good

Oxidization Resistance:
Good

Gas Permeability:
Fair to Good

Sunlight Resistance:
Good to Very Good

Water Resistance:
Excellent

Radiation Resistance:
Good, 1 x 105 Ga Gy
Poor, 9 x 105 Ga Gy

Acetone:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Amonium Hydroxide:
Recommended: Little to Minor Effect

Animal Fats:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Carbon Dioxide:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Chlorine:
DRY: Moderate to Severe Effect
WET: NOT RECOMMENDED

Fluorine (Liquid):
– – –

Fuel Oil:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Gasoline:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Hydrochloric Acid 37%:
HOT: NOT RECOMMENDED
COLD: Minor to Moderate Effect

Hydrochloric Acid Concentrate 37%:
HOT: NOT RECOMMENDED
COLD: Minor to Moderate Effect

Kerosene:
Moderate to Severe Effect

Methyl Ethyl Ketone:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Mineral Oil:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Naptha:
Moderate to Severe Effect

Natural Gas:
RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

Nitric Acid:
Concentrate: Moderate to Severe Effect
Dillute: RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect
Red Fuming: Minor to Moderate Effect

Petroleum:
Below 250: Minor to Moderate Effect
Above 250: NOT RECOMMENDED

Phosphoric Acid:
20%: Minor to Moderate Effect
45%: Minor to Moderate Effect

Propane:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Salt Water:
RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

Skydrol:
Skydrol 500: NOT RECOMMENDED
Skydrol 7000: NOT RECOMMENDED

Sodium Hydroxide:
RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

Sulfuric Acid:
Concentrate: NOT RECOMMENDED
Dillute: Minor to Moderate Effect
20% Oleum: NOT RECOMMENDED

Toluene:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Transformer Oil:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Vegetable Oils:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Vinegar:
RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

  • Actual shelf life could vary dramatically based on storage conditions
  • Store in a cool, dry place with temperature below 75°F
  • Keep away from direct heat or open flames
  • Avoid contact with solvents or other fluids
  • Do not store in direct sunlight
  • Keep products wrapped or sealed to minimize the absorption of moisture
  • Store in a relaxed condition free from tension, compression or other deformation

See Rubber Storage Conditions for more information about how to properly store your rubber products

Benefits of Neoprene Rubber

  • Outstanding Ozone & Sunlight Resistance: Maintains integrity even under prolonged exposure.
  • Excellent Adhesion: Bonds reliably to fabrics and metals, enhancing product performance.
  • Superior Chemical Resistance: Withstands exposure to alkalis, acids, oils, and solvents.
  • Versatile Performance: Consistent quality in both neoprene rubber sheets and rolls, suitable for varied temperature ranges.
  • Customizable Formulations: Tailored to meet specific application needs for a wide range of industries.
  • Durability & Flexibility: Offers superior resilience compared to many traditional rubber materials.

Our Neoprene Rubber Products are available below in Premium, Mid, Commercial & Spec Grades or as a specialty product.

Each product can be customized to meet your application, such as meeting your specifications, physical properties, & various material aspects.

Applications of Neoprene Rubber

  • Automotive seals, gaskets, and weatherstripping
  • Industrial belts, hoses, and vibration dampeners
  • Electrical insulation and weatherproofing components
  • Construction materials, water stops, and bearing pads
  • Custom applications where superior adhesion and chemical resistance are essential
  • Evaluating neoprene vs rubber alternatives for optimal performance in specific environments

Premium Grade Neoprene Rubber

Premium Neoprene

Durometer: 30 to 90 Temperature Range: -30°F to +220°F
Specs: ASTM D2000 M1BC

Mid Grade Neoprene Rubber

Mid–Grade Neoprene 5100 Series

Durometer: 30 to 80 Temperature Range: -30°F to +200°F
Specs: ASTM D2000 M1BC

Commercial Grade Neoprene Rubber

Commercial Neoprene – 1300 Series

Durometer: 40 to 80 Temperature Range: -30°F to +200°F
Primary Feature: Made in the USA

Neoprene Molded Slabs

Durometer: 20 to 80 Temperature Range: -30°F to +200°F
Primary Feature: Made in the USA

Neoprene Performance Molded Sheets

Durometer: 20 to 80 Temperature Range: -30°F to +200°F
Primary Feature: Made in the USA

Specification Grade Neoprene Rubber

MIL–R–3065 SC

Durometer: 30 to 80 Temperature Range: –60°F to +220°F
Primary Feature: Made in the USA

MIL-R-6855 Class 2 / MIL-PRF-6855 Class 2

Durometer: 30 to 80 Temperature Range: -50°F to +220°F
Primary Feature: Made in the USA

Neoprene MIL-G-1149 / MIL-PRF-1149

Durometer: 50 Temperature Range: -30°F to +200°F
Specs: MIL-R-1149 Type 1 Class 1

ASTM D2000 M2BC

Durometer: 40 to 70 Temperature Range: -50°F to +200°F
Specs: ASTM D2000 M2BC

AMS 3208 Weather Resistant (Neoprene)

Durometer: 50 Temperature Range: -30°F to +220°F
Specs: SAE AMS 3208

AMS 3205 Low Temperature (Neoprene)

Durometer: 50 Temperature Range: -40°F to +220°F
Specs: AMS 3205

Specialty Neoprene Rubber

Low Smoke, Low Flame, Low Toxicity Neoprene

Durometer: 65 Temperature Range: -30°F to +220°F
Specs: ASTM E, ASTM C, Bombardier, Boeing

Neoprene Cable Jacket Tubing to MIL-R-6855 / MIL-PRF-6855

Durometer: 60 Temperature Range: -50°F to +220°F
Specs: MIL-R-6855 / MIL–PRF–6855 Class 2 Type A/B

60 Durometer Neoprene Tubing

Durometer: 60 Temperature Range: -50°F to +220°F
Specs: MIL-R-6855 / MIL–PRF–6855 Class 2

FDA Neoprene

Durometer: 40 to 60 Temperature Range: -30°F to +220°F
Specs: FDA Approved Ingredients per 21 CFR 177.2600

Anti-Microbial Neoprene

Durometer: 40 to 60 Temperature Range: -30°F to +220°F
Specs: ASTM D 2000 M2BC

Cal–Trans Strip Water Stops

Durometer: 55 Temperature Range: -40°F to +200°F
Specs: Caltrans 51-2.04 Waterstops

Cloth–Inserted Neoprene – Regular Cotton Ply

Durometer: 70 Temperature Range: -30°F to +200°F
Primary Feature: Made in the USA

Cloth–Inserted Neoprene – Regular Polyester Ply

Durometer: 70 Temperature Range: -30°F to +200°F
Primary Feature: Made in the USA

AASHTO Unsupported Calendered Neoprene Bearing Pads

Durometer: 50 to 70 Temperature Range: -40°F to +220°F
Specs: AASHTO Grade 3

AASHTO Unsupported Molded Neoprene Bearing Pads

Durometer: 50 to 70 Temperature Range: -40°F to +220°F
Specs: AASHTO Grade 3

PSA-Ready Neoprene

Durometer: 40 to 80 Temperature Range: -30°F to +200°F
Primary Feature: Designed for Pressure Sensitive Applications (PSA)

Compound Number, Durometer and Material Type
020E1455 – 20 Durometer Neoprene 020E1464 – 20 Durometer Neoprene 020E1643 – 20 Durometer Neoprene 025E1471 – 25 Durometer Neoprene 025E1477 – 25 Durometer Neoprene
025E1619 – 25 Durometer Neoprene 030E1460 – 30 Durometer Neoprene 030E1475 – 30 Durometer Neoprene 030E1512 – 30 Durometer Neoprene 030E1516 – 30 Durometer Neoprene
030E1576 – 30 Durometer Neoprene 030E1579 – 30 Durometer Neoprene 030E1603 – 30 Durometer Neoprene 030E1621 – 30 Durometer Neoprene 030E1624 – 30 Durometer Neoprene
030E1652 – 30 Durometer Neoprene 035E1574 – 35 Durometer Neoprene 035E1647 – 35 Durometer Neoprene 035E1649 – 35 Durometer Neoprene 040E0807 – 40 Durometer Neoprene
040E1479 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1482 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1483 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1508 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1510 – 40 Durometer Neoprene
040E1514 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1518 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1531 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1534 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1543 – 40 Durometer Neoprene
040E1548 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1563 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1564 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1570 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1572 – 40 Durometer Neoprene
040E1578 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1600 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1601 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1602 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1613 – 40 Durometer Neoprene
040E1617 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1623 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1632 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1641 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1652 – 40 Durometer Neoprene
040E1653 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1655 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1658 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1691 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 040E1700 – 40 Durometer Neoprene
040E8014 – 40 Durometer Neoprene 045E1609 – 45 Durometer Neoprene 045E1709 – 45 Durometer Neoprene 050E1463 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1467 – 50 Durometer Neoprene
050E1473 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1474 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1490 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1492 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1496 – 50 Durometer Neoprene
050E1497 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1502 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1503 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1515 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1522 – 50 Durometer Neoprene
050E1528 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1529 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1533 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1557 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1558 – 50 Durometer Neoprene
050E1568 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1575 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1583 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1589 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1595 – 50 Durometer Neoprene
050E1608 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1614 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1616 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1620 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1625 – 50 Durometer Neoprene
050E1627 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1630 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1634 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1645 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E1650 – 50 Durometer Neoprene
050E1707 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 050E8015 – 50 Durometer Neoprene 055E1293 – 55 Durometer Neoprene 055E1470 – 55 Durometer Neoprene 055E1484 – 55 Durometer Neoprene
055E1509 – 55 Durometer Neoprene 055E1519 – 55 Durometer Neoprene 055E1525 – 55 Durometer Neoprene 055E1527 – 55 Durometer Neoprene 055E1571 – 55 Durometer Neoprene
055E1590 – 55 Durometer Neoprene 055E1593 – 55 Durometer Neoprene 055E1597 – 55 Durometer Neoprene 055E1615 – 55 Durometer Neoprene 055E1654 – 55 Durometer Neoprene
055E1665 – 55 Durometer Neoprene 060E1194 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1376 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1440 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1448 – 60 Durometer Neoprene
060E1451 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1453 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1456 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1461 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1468 – 60 Durometer Neoprene
060E1481 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1489 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1493 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1494 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1498 – 60 Durometer Neoprene
060E1499 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1501 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1521 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1523 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1524 – 60 Durometer Neoprene
060E1526 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1530 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1532 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1537 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1541 – 60 Durometer Neoprene
060E1542 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1546 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1549 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1550 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1554 – 60 Durometer Neoprene
060E1556 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1565 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1566 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1567 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1569 – 60 Durometer Neoprene
060E1573 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1580 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1581 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1586 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1587 – 60 Durometer Neoprene
060E1594 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1599 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1604 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1606 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1607 – 60 Durometer Neoprene
060E1611 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1628 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1629 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1631 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1636 – 60 Durometer Neoprene
060E1637 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1638 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1639 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1644 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1648 – 60 Durometer Neoprene
060E1651 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1661 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1666 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1705 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E1706 – 60 Durometer Neoprene
060E8016 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 060E8242 – 60 Durometer Neoprene 065E0945 – 65 Durometer Neoprene 065E1466 – 65 Durometer Neoprene 065E1476 – 65 Durometer Neoprene
065E1485 – 65 Durometer Neoprene 065E1487 – 65 Durometer Neoprene 065E1504 – 65 Durometer Neoprene 065E1507 – 65 Durometer Neoprene 065E1539 – 65 Durometer Neoprene
065E1553 – 65 Durometer Neoprene 065E1560 – 65 Durometer Neoprene 065E1582 – 65 Durometer Neoprene 065E1585 – 65 Durometer Neoprene 065E1635 – 65 Durometer Neoprene
065E1656 – 65 Durometer Neoprene 065E1701 – 65 Durometer Neoprene 065E1708 – 65 Durometer Neoprene 070E0776 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1450 – 70 Durometer Neoprene
070E1457 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1465 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1469 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1472 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1478 – 70 Durometer Neoprene
070E1486 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1488 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1491 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1500 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1505 – 70 Durometer Neoprene
070E1511 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1520 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1524 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1536 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1540 – 70 Durometer Neoprene
070E1545 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1547 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1552 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1555 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1559 – 70 Durometer Neoprene
070E1577 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1584 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1588 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1591 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1612 – 70 Durometer Neoprene
070E1622 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1626 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1640 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1646 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1657 – 70 Durometer Neoprene
070E1659 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1662 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1668 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E1702 – 70 Durometer Neoprene 070E8017 – 70 Durometer Neoprene
075E1447 – 75 Durometer Neoprene 075E1452 – 75 Durometer Neoprene 075E1538 – 75 Durometer Neoprene 075E1544 – 75 Durometer Neoprene 075E1596 – 75 Durometer Neoprene
075E1598 – 75 Durometer Neoprene 075E1663 – 75 Durometer Neoprene 075E1669 – 75 Durometer Neoprene 075E1703 – 75 Durometer Neoprene 080E1458 – 80 Durometer Neoprene
080E1462 – 80 Durometer Neoprene 080E1480 – 80 Durometer Neoprene 080E1506 – 80 Durometer Neoprene 080E1513 – 80 Durometer Neoprene 080E1517 – 80 Durometer Neoprene
080E1535 – 80 Durometer Neoprene 080E1610 – 80 Durometer Neoprene 080E1618 – 80 Durometer Neoprene 080E1633 – 80 Durometer Neoprene 080E1667 – 80 Durometer Neoprene
080E1692 – 80 Durometer Neoprene 080E8018 – 80 Durometer Neoprene 083E1561 – 83 Durometer Neoprene 090E1592 – 90 Durometer Neoprene 090E1605 – 90 Durometer Neoprene
090E1642 – 90 Durometer Neoprene 095E1664 – 95 Durometer Neoprene

Data presented here was gathered from several sources including Uniroyal Chemical Company, Inc., The Los Angeles Rubber Group, Inc., and Compass Publications

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