Hypalon
Hypalon is the trademarked material developed by DuPont in the 1950’s. It is a synthetic rubber compound of chlorosulfonated polyethlyene. We recommend Hypalon blends when resistance to chemicals, waxes, temperature extremes, ozone, or ultra violet light is required.
Hypalon is very tolerant of solvents and performs well when exposed to corrosive chemicals. It can be blended with Teflon or Silicone to improve release characteristics.
Ask us if our Hypalon blends are the right materials for your rubber roller application and budget.
Hypalon Common Names:
- HY
- HA
- CSM
- CSPE
Hypalon vs. Nitrile Properties
(5) = EXCELLENT (4) = ABOVE AVERAGE (3) = AVERAGE (2) = FAIR (1) = POOR
Rubber Compound |
Nitrile | Hypalon | Aqueous Hypalon Blends |
| BN | HY | HA | |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Hardness Range Shore A | 20-95 | 30-95 | 45-98 |
| Hardness Range P&J | 0-200 | 20-250 | 20-200 |
| Abrasion Resistance | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Tear Resistance | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Load Bearing | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Hysteresis | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Resistance to Denting | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum Service Temperature (C/F) | 121/250 | 149/300 | 149/300 |
| Ozone Resistance | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Resiliency | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Solvent Resistance | |||
| Acids | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Caustics | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Paraffinic Hydrocarbons | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Aromatic Hydrocarbons | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Chlorinated Hydrocarbons | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Water | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Ketones | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Alcohols | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Esters | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Recommended Applications | |||
| Coating/Varnishing | ● | ||
| Embossing | ● | ||
| Flexography | ● | ||
| Laminating | ● | ● | |
| Laser Engraving | |||
| Metal Decorating | ● | ||
| Offset Printing | |||
| Paper Making Industry | ● | ● | ● |
| Plastics | ● | ||
| Plate Processors | ● | ||
| Steel Mill Rollers | ● | ● | |
| Textile Rollers | |||
| Wood Industry | ● | ● |
