ELASTOMER COST COMPARISON RATIO |
Cost comparison is a ratio to the lowest cost elastomers, EPDM and SBR. For example, NBR will be approximately 1 - 2 times the price of EPDM or SBR based on specific material formulation. |
Material |
|
Ratio |
| | | |
| EPDM, SBR |
|
1:1 |
| Nitrile (NBR), Polybutadiene |
|
1:1-2 |
| Natural, Chloroprene, Carboxylated NBR |
|
1:1.2-2 |
| Hypalon, Butyl, Epicholorhydrin |
|
1:1.3-4 |
| Polyurethane (ester, ether) |
|
1:2-8 |
| Silicones |
|
1:2.3-6.7 |
| Hydrogenated NBR, Vamac |
|
1:4-9.3 |
| Fluoroelastomer |
|
1:10.7-16 |
| Flurorosilicone |
|
1:19-27 |
The actual costs will vary with polymer grade, filler level, and specialty ingredients. This is meant only to be a guide for assistance. If you have specific questions, please contact us. We will be glad to help you further.
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