Chlorosulfonated polyethylene

Description

A white spongy rubber. Chlorosulfonated polyethylene is made by crosslinking polyethylene with chlorine and sulfur. It is has a high resistance to acids, alkalis and abrasion. Chlorosulfonated polyethylene is often used to coat wires.

Synonyms and Related Terms

polyéthylène chlorosulfoné (Fr.); polietileno clorosulfonado (Esp.); polietileno clorosulfonado (Port.)

Examples: Hypalon® {Du Pont];

Risks

• May form sulfur dioxide with degradation.

Resources and Citations

• MNRubber: Datasheets

• G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 306

• Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002