EPDMRevision 1 — Published
Doc Ref: Classic_Rubber_Products.pdf & RubberCatalogM.pdf(Pages 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11)
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Technical Reference Data Sheet
Industry standard elastomer for automotive brake systems, hot water, steam, and outdoor weathering.
Continuous Operating Temperature Window:
Minimum: -55°CMaximum: 150°C
Resistant To / Recommended Media
Chemical media and fluids compatible under typical operating conditions:
- ✓Hot Water and Steam
- ✓Glycol-based Brake Fluids
- ✓Organic and Inorganic Acids
- ✓Phosphate Ester Fluids
- ✓Ozone
- ✓Weathering
Not Recommended / Incompatible Media
Aggressive fluids or environmental factors leading to accelerated swelling or degradation:
- ✕Petroleum oils and fuels
- ✕Mineral lubricants
- ✕Hydrocarbon solvents
Key Engineering Advantages
- •Superior resistance to ozone, aging, and outdoor weathering
- •Excellent steam resistance
Operational Limitations
- •Completely incompatible with petroleum products
Product Families Manufactured in EPDM
Engineering Reference Disclaimer
The technical data herein is compiled directly from Classic Rubber Products official catalogs and laboratory evaluations. Polymer performance is influenced by multiple interacting operational variables such as fluid pressure, seal gland compression, cycle frequency, and surface finish. Classic Rubber Products recommends testing prototypes under actual working conditions prior to full-scale deployment.