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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
An elastomeric copolymer of ethylene and propylene. Ethylene-propylene, or EPR, is a rubber-like material that can be crosslinked with peroxides. It is more expensive than EPDM but has better compression set. Ethylene propylene rubber is resistant to ozone, acids and alkalis and retains its elasticity over a wide temperature range  
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An elastomeric copolymer of ethylene and propylene. Ethylene-propylene rubber, or EPR, is a rubber-like material that can be cross-linked with peroxides. It is more expensive than [[ethylene propylene diene|EPDM]] but has better compression set. Ethylene propylene rubber is resistant to ozone, acids and alkalis and retains its elasticity over a wide temperature range  
  
(-51 to 148C). EPR is used for gaskets, coated fabrics, footwear and for automobile and appliance parts. See also [[ethylene propylene terpolymer]] (EPDM).
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(-51 to 148C). EPR is used for gaskets, coated fabrics, footwear and for automobile and appliance parts.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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ethylene-propylene rubber; EPR; EPM; goma de etileno- propileno (Esp.);
 
ethylene-propylene rubber; EPR; EPM; goma de etileno- propileno (Esp.);
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Risks ==
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Combustible.
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
 
Soluble in most organic solvents. Resistant to mineral acids and alkalis.
 
Soluble in most organic solvents. Resistant to mineral acids and alkalis.
  
== Hazards and Safety ==
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== Resources and Citations ==
 
 
Combustible.
 
 
 
== Authority ==
 
  
 
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 306
 
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 306

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Description

An elastomeric copolymer of ethylene and propylene. Ethylene-propylene rubber, or EPR, is a rubber-like material that can be cross-linked with peroxides. It is more expensive than EPDM but has better compression set. Ethylene propylene rubber is resistant to ozone, acids and alkalis and retains its elasticity over a wide temperature range

(-51 to 148C). EPR is used for gaskets, coated fabrics, footwear and for automobile and appliance parts.

Synonyms and Related Terms

ethylene-propylene rubber; EPR; EPM; goma de etileno- propileno (Esp.);

Risks

Combustible.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in most organic solvents. Resistant to mineral acids and alkalis.

Resources and Citations

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 306
  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002