Typical Properties of 70 Durometer Commercial Grade Nitrile
Description: 70 durometer commercial grade nitrile gasketing material designed for use in a wide variety of gasketing applications that require a solid rubber material that provides resistance to oil. Also known as Buna-N, 70 durometer commercial grade nitrile is formulated to meet the ASTM D2000 1BF 710 and SAE J200 1BF 710 specifications. 70 durometer commercial grade nitrile provides users with a service temperature of -20°F to +170°F.
M&P Sealing’s commercial grade nitrile is available in a wide range of durometers, ranging from as soft as 40 Durometer to as hard as 80 Durometer with standard durometers in between. 70 durometer commercial grade nitrile is available in the color black and can be manufactured in a wide range of standard thicknesses, ranging from as thin a 1/32″ to as thick as 1″, with custom thicknesses available upon request. 70 durometer commercial grade nitrile has a smooth finish and can be converted into rolls ranging from as narrow as 1/4 wide up to 48” in width. Additional widths are available upon request. M&P Sealing has the ability to die-cut or waterjet cut 70 durometer commercial grade nitrile to meet your exact requirements.
Specifications
ASTM D2000 1BF 710
SAE J200 1BF 710
| Physical Property | Unit of Measure | Typical Values |
|---|---|---|
| DUROMETER | SHORE A | 70 +/- 5 |
| TENSILE STRENGTH | psi | 1000 (min) |
| ELONGATION | % | 200 (min) |
| LOW TEMPERATURE | °F °C |
-20°F -28°C |
| HIGH TEMPERATURE | °F °C |
170°F 76°C |
| COLOR | N/A | BLACK |
| General Characteristics of Nitrile Rubber: | |
|---|---|
| Dielectric Strength | Poor |
| Dilute Acid Resistance | Good |
| Resistance to Oil and Gasoline | Excellent |
| Resistance to Water Absorption | Good |
| Resistance to Oxidation | Good |
| Resistance to Ozone | Fair |
| Resistance to Sunlight Aging | Poor |
| Solvent Resistance – Oxygenated (Ketones, etc.) | Poor |
| Resistance to Heat Aging | Good |
This information is furnished as a guide for selecting materials. M&P Sealing Inc. disclaims liability for results or use of this information. It is the customer’s responsibility to obtain and test samples when determining suitability of material for a particular application.
