Difference between revisions of "Ethylene propylene diene"
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| − | An elastomeric terpolymer composed of ethylene, propylene and a small amount of a diene. Ethylene-propylene diene terpolymer, or EPDM, is an off-white, rubber-like material that can be vulcanized with sulfur to form a chemically resistant rubber. It is resistant to ozone, acids and alkalis and retains its elasticity over a wide temperature range (-51 to 148C). EPDM is used for gaskets, coated fabrics, footwear and for automobile and appliance parts. See also [[ethylene propylene rubber]]. | + | An elastomeric terpolymer composed of ethylene, propylene and a small amount of a diene. Ethylene-propylene diene terpolymer, or EPDM, is an off-white, rubber-like material that can be vulcanized with sulfur, peroxides or phenolics to form a chemically resistant rubber. It is resistant to ozone, acids and alkalis and retains its elasticity over a wide temperature range (-51 to 148C). EPDM is used for gaskets, coated fabrics, footwear and for automobile and appliance parts. See also [[ethylene propylene rubber]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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Examples: Nordel [Dow]; | Examples: Nordel [Dow]; | ||
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Combustible. | Combustible. | ||
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| + | The ratio of the polymeric components can be varied to provide products with different characteristics. Some products contain additives such as fillers and plasticizers. | ||
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| + | EPDM is affected by hydrocarbon and halogenated solvents. It is insoluble in water, acids, alkalis and ketones (acetone). | ||
== Sources Checked for Data in Record == | == Sources Checked for Data in Record == | ||
Revision as of 08:46, 18 May 2020
Description
An elastomeric terpolymer composed of ethylene, propylene and a small amount of a diene. Ethylene-propylene diene terpolymer, or EPDM, is an off-white, rubber-like material that can be vulcanized with sulfur, peroxides or phenolics to form a chemically resistant rubber. It is resistant to ozone, acids and alkalis and retains its elasticity over a wide temperature range (-51 to 148C). EPDM is used for gaskets, coated fabrics, footwear and for automobile and appliance parts. See also Ethylene propylene rubber.
Synonyms and Related Terms
EPDM; terpolímero de etileno - propileno (Esp.); terpolímero de etileno-propileno (Port.)
Examples: Nordel [Dow];
Applications
Personal risks
Combustible.
Collections risks
Physical and Chemical Properties
The ratio of the polymeric components can be varied to provide products with different characteristics. Some products contain additives such as fillers and plasticizers.
EPDM is affected by hydrocarbon and halogenated solvents. It is insoluble in water, acids, alkalis and ketones (acetone).
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- 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