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Butyl Rubber
Butyl rubber is a synthetic rubber generally used for applications requiring an air tight seal such as roofing. RH Nuttall Limited produce washers, gaskets, seals, strips and sheet from butyl rubber for a variety of different industrial sectors.
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Very good weathering properties.
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Low gas and moisture permeability.
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Good with ozone, ultra violet light, and high and low temperature prevail.
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High resistance to tear, flexing, shock absorption, heat aging, and chemical attack.
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Not suitable for applications requiring resistance to petrol or lubricating oils.
Working/Operating Temperature Range
Minimum (˚C) -45
Maximum (˚C) +130
General Property/Application Guide
| APPLICATION | RESISTANCE |
| Petrol | Weak |
| Lubricating Oils | Weak |
| Acid | Outstanding |
| Alkali | Outstanding |
| Abrasion Resistance | Strong |
| Tear Strength | Strong |
| Shock Resistance | Strong |
| Impermeable to Gases | Outstanding |
| Compression Set | Moderate |
| PROPERTIES - Dependant on Grade | |
| Hardness (IRHD) | 60 > 80° |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | 4 > 10 |
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