Impermeable to Air • Outstanding Resistance to Gases & Vapors • Excellent Outdoor Resistances (Heat Aging, Ozone, Oxygen, Sunlight) • Excellent Abrasion & Tearing Resistance

Butyl Rubber’s Properties & Uses

Select any of these drop down options to learn more about Butyl Rubber. Our team has organized lists of key properties relating to the rubber products which use the Butyl 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.

Common Name:
Butyl

Chemical Name:
Isobutylene-isoprene

Generally Resistant To:
Gases, Air, Alkalis, Acids, Water, Weather, Sunlight, Oxidation and Ozone.

Generally Attacked By:
Open Flame, Hydrocarbons, Oil and Gasoline

ASTM D 2000 / SAE J200 Classification:
AA, BA

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

ASTM D-1418 Designation:
IIR

Elongation:
300% to 850%

Hardness Range (Durometer Shore A):
40 to 80

Compression Set:
Fair

Rebound Rating:
Poor

Flex Cracking Resistance:
Good to Excellent

Abrasion Resistance:
Good

Tear Resistance:
Good

Impact Resistance:
Good

Flame Resistance:
Poor

Minimum Service Temperature:
-60°F

Maximum Service Temperature:
+300°F

Recommended Shelf Life:
5 to 10 years

Weather Resistance:
Excellent

Sunlight Resistance:
Excellent

Ozone Resistance:
Excellent

Oxidization Resistance:
Excellent

Water Resistance:
Very Good

Steam Resistance:
Excellent to Outstanding

Gas Permeability:
Good

Radiation Resistance:
Good, 1 x 104 Ga Gy
Fair, 3 x 104 Ga Gy

Acetone:
Recommended: Little to Minor Effect

Amonium Hydroxide:
Recommended: Little to Minor Effect

Animal Fats:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Carbon Dioxide:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Chlorine:
DRY: – – –
WET: Moderate to Severe Effect

Fluorine (Liquid):
Moderate to Severe Effect

Fuel Oil:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Gasoline:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Hydrochloric Acid 37%:
HOT: Moderate to Severe Effect
COLD: RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

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

Kerosene:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Methyl Ethyl Ketone:
RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

Mineral Oil:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Naptha:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Natural Gas:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Nitric Acid:
Concentrate: Moderate to Severe Effect
Dillute: Minor to Moderate Effect
Red Fuming: NOT RECOMMENDED

Petroleum:
Below 250: NOT RECOMMENDED
Above 250: NOT RECOMMENDED

Phosphoric Acid:
20%: RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect
45%: Minor to Moderate Effect

Propane:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Salt Water:
RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

Skydrol:
Skydrol 500: Minor to Moderate Effect
Skydrol 7000: RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

Sodium Hydroxide:
RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

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

Toluene:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Transformer Oil:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Vegetable Oils:
RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor 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

Butyl Sheet Rubber Products

Our Butyl products are impermeable to air and used in many applications requiring airtight rubber. Our Butyl products have outstanding resistance to gases, vapors, heat aging, oxygen, ozone, sunlight, abrasion and tearing. They also exhibit excellent resistance to alkalis and acids and are good for electrical insulation. Made in the USA.

Samples available upon request.

Color: Black

Finish: Smooth

Product Image
Compound Number(s) Part Number(s)
040T0083 0044226557 0044227590 0044227832 0044255411
0044256144 0044259282 0044259283 0044262268
0044262269 0044262270 0044262271 0044262272
050T0055 0044223544 0044223547 0044223550 0044223554
0044225934 0044227394 0044260215 0044262302
0044262303 0044262304 0044262305 0044262306
060T0056 0044224381 0044224386 0044224389 0044224391
0044224395 0044224398 0044224400 0044224406
0044224408 0044262307 0044262308 0044262309
070T0080 0044226779 0044227028 0044253177 0044256555
0044258720 0044262310 0044262311 0044262312
0044262313 0044262314 0044262315 0044262316
Durometer
Hardness
(Shore A ± 5)
Thickness
inches
Width
inches
Tensile Ultimate
Elongation
Temperature
Range
Estimated Weight
Per Linear Foot
(1/8″ x 36″)
Specifications Specification
Sheets
40
040T0083
1/32 – 1/4 36, 48 1015 psi 400% -40°F to +180°F 2.09 lb ASTM D 2000
M1AA 407
50
050T0055
1/32 – 1/4 36, 48 1100* psi 450%* -40°F to +180°F 2.2 lb ASTM D 2000
M1AA 507
60
060T0056
1/32 – 1/4 36, 48 1015 psi 300% -40°F to +180°F 2.24 lb ASTM D 2000
M1AA 607
70
070T0080
1/32 – 1/4 36, 48 1015 psi 200% -40°F to +180°F 2.3 lb ASTM D 2000
M1AA 707
Available
Upon Request

*Physicals are presented in typical values – we certify to the minimum value

Compound Numbers: 040T0083(40T83), 050T0055(50T55), 060T0056(60T56), 070T0080(70T8)

Unsure on how to read our compound number? Read the page, “How to Read a Compound Number”.

General Information for WARCO Sheet Rubber

Rubber Roll Width

WARCO Sheet rubber rolls are available in 36” or 48” width. Custom widths available up to 55″. Rolls are untrimmed and can measure approximately 3” in additional width. Trimmed rolled rubber is available upon request.

Custom widths are available, please call (714-532-3355) for details.

Standard Minimum Order Quantity

The minimum order quantity for a standard WARCO Sheet rubber is one roll. For custom applications, please call (714-532-3355) for more information.

Rubber Roll Lengths

Standard Roll approximate length ±10%. Products may vary, please see product listing for standard roll lengths.

Sheet Roll Lengths:

  • 1/64″ thick – 180 feet
  • 1/32” thick – 150 feet
  • 1/16” thick – 100 feet
  • 3/32” thick – 65 feet
  • 1/8” thick – 50 feet
  • 3/16” thick – 30 feet
  • 1/4” thick – 25 feet
  • 5/16” thick – 20 feet
  • 3/8” thick – 16.5 feet
  • 1/2” thick – 12.5 feet

Sheet Rubber Thickness Tolerances

Closer tolerances and Custom thicknesses are available and can be priced on request.

WARCO Thickness Tolerance – Standard RMA

  • 0.031” & thinner: ± 0.010″
  • 0.032″ to 0.061″: ± 0.012″
  • 0.062″ to 0.124″: ± 0.016″
  • 0.125″ to 0.186″: ± 0.020″
  • 0.187″ to 0.374″: ± 0.031″
  • 0.375″ to 0.500″: ± 0.047″
  • 0.501″ to 0.750″: ± 0.094″
  • 0.751″ & thicker: ± 10%

Sheet Rubber Finish

Unless otherwise noted, sheet rubber has a standard smooth finish. Textured (fabric) finish and matte finish are available on most materials at an additional cost. Please call for details.

Sheet Rubber Color

The standard color of our sheet rubber is black, unless noted otherwise. Custom colors and color matching is available.

Test Reports

Short form test results, basic physicals, are available upon request at the time of the order. Full test reports for particular specifications will be also quoted on request. This may include certifying the ozone resistance, heat ageing, compliances, and many more aspects of our product. Certifications are sent with your order upon request at no charge.

More information about the WARCO products is available at General Product Information.

Compound Number, Durometer and Material Type
030T0130 – 30 Durometer Butyl 030T0133 – 30 Durometer Butyl 035T0121 – 35 Durometer Butyl 040T0127 – 40 Durometer Butyl 040T0134 – 40 Durometer Butyl
050T0131 – 50 Durometer Butyl 060T0135 – 60 Durometer Butyl 060T0132 – 60 Durometer Butyl 060T0129 – 60 Durometer Butyl 060T0126 – 60 Durometer Butyl
060T0122 – 60 Durometer Butyl 065T0123 – 65 Durometer Butyl 070T0128 – 70 Durometer Butyl 070T0124 – 70 Durometer Butyl 070T0120 – 70 Durometer Butyl
075T0125 – 75 Durometer Butyl

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

Our rubber products are a proprietary blend of various polymers formulated to meet stated physicals and specifications. The named product polymer is not necessarily the primary 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. No guaranty is given with respect to length of service on any particular application. Suggestions or recommendations made by Seller in its product literature concerning uses or applications of the goods are believed to be reliable, but Seller makes no warranty or guaranty of results to be obtained since the conditions of the use and application by Buyer and others are beyond Seller’s control. The specification listed here, ASTM, stands for the American Society for Testing and Materials which is the developer and provider of voluntary consensus standards, related technical information, and services. Their website can be found here: https://www.astm.org/.

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