Chlorosulfonated Polyethelene or CSPE (Hypalon) Rubber exhibits:

Resistant to Ozone/Sunlight • Excellent Abrasion Resistance • Good Resistance to Alkalis and Acids

WARCO Chlorosulfonated Polyethelene (CSPE)

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Common Name:
Chlorosulfonated Polyethelene, CSPE, Hypalon® (discontinued in 2009)

Chemical Name:
Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene

Generally Resistant To:
Gases, Aliphatic Hydrocarbons, Extreme Temperature, Sunlight, Ozone, Abrasion, Stain and Oxidation.

Generally Attacked By:
Steam, Vegetable Oils, and Laquer Solvents

ASTM D 2000 / SAE J200 Classification:
CE

MIL-R-3065 / SAE J-14 / MIL-STD-417 Classification:
SC

ASTM D-1418 Designation:
CSM

Elongation:
100 to 700%

Hardness Range (Durometer Shore A):
40 to 90

Compression Set:
Fair to Good

Rebound Rating:

  • Cold: Fair to Good
  • Hot: Good

Flex Cracking Resistance:
Fair to Very Good

Abrasion Resistance:
Very Good to Excellent

Tear Resistance:
Fair to Good

Impact Resistance:
Good to Very Good

Flame Resistance:
Good

Minimum Service Temperature:
-30°F to -70°F

Maximum Service Temperature:
+250°F to +300°F

Recommended Shelf Life:
5 to 10 years

Weather Resistance:
Excellent

Sunlight Resistance:
Excellent to Outstanding

Ozone Resistance:
Excellent

Oxidization Resistance:
Excellent

Water Resistance:
Good

Steam Resistance:
Poor to Good

Gas Permeability:
Good to Excellent

Radiation Resistance:

  • Good, 1 x 105 Ga Gy
  • Poor, 7 x 105 Ga Gy

Acetone:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Amonium Hydroxide:
Recommended: Little to Minor Effect

Animal Fats:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Carbon Dioxide:
RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

Chlorine:

  • DRY: Minor to Moderate Effect
  • WET: Moderate to Severe Effect

Fluorine (Liquid):
– – –

Fuel Oil:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Gasoline:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Hydrochloric Acid 37%:

  • HOT: Moderate to Severe Effect
  • COLD: RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

Hydrochloric Acid Concentrate 37%:

  • HOT: Moderate to Severe Effect
  • COLD: RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

Kerosene:
Moderate to Severe Effect

Methyl Ethyl Ketone:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Mineral Oil:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Naptha:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Natural Gas:
RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

Nitric Acid:

  • Concentrate: Minor to Moderate Effect
  • Dillute: RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect
  • Red Fuming: NOT RECOMMENDED

Petroleum:

  • Below 250: Minor to Moderate Effect
  • Above 250: NOT RECOMMENDED

Phosphoric Acid:

  • 20%: RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect
  • 45%: Minor to Moderate Effect

Propane:
RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

Salt Water:
RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

Skydrol:

  • Skydrol 500: NOT RECOMMENDED
  • Skydrol 7000: NOT RECOMMENDED

Sodium Hydroxide:
RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

Sulfuric Acid:

  • Concentrate: Minor to Moderate Effect
  • Dillute: RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect
  • 20% Oleum: NOT RECOMMENDED

Toluene:
NOT RECOMMENDED

Transformer Oil:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Vegetable Oils:
Minor to Moderate Effect

Vinegar:
RECOMMENDED: Little or Minor Effect

  • Actual shelf life could vary dramatically based on storage conditions
  • Store in a cool, dry place with temperature below 75°F
  • Keep away from direct heat or open flames
  • Avoid contact with solvents or other fluids
  • Do not store in direct sunlight
  • Keep products wrapped or sealed to minimize the absorption of moisture
  • Store in a relaxed condition free from tension, compression or other deformation

See Rubber Storage Conditions for more information about how to properly store your rubber products

CSPE or Hypalon Sheet Rubber Products

Our CSPE or Hypalon sheet rubber products exhibit a variety of unique features such as great resistance to ozone/sunlight, excellent abrasion resistance, and good resistance to alkalis and acids

Samples available upon request.

Finish: Smooth

Product Image
Durometer
Hardness
Shore A ± 5
Thickness
(Inches)
Width
(Inches)
Tensile*
PSI
Ultimate
Elongation*
Percent
Temperature
Range
Estimated Weight
Per Linear Foot
(1/8" x 36")
Features
50 1/32 - 1/4 36, 48 1100 350 -20°F to +220°F 2.54 lb Good resistance
to alkalis and acids.
60 1/32 - 1/4 36, 48 1500 350 -20° to +220°F 2.61 lb Good resistance
to alkalis and acids.

*Physicals presented are typical values.

Aspects of the product was discontinued in 2009, please contact us for more details.

Data presented here was gathered from several sources including Uniroyal Chemical Company, Inc., The Los Angeles Rubber Group, Inc., and Compass Publications

Our rubber products are a proprietary blend of various polymers formulated to meet stated physicals and specifications. The named product polymer is not necessarily the primary polymer representing the highest percentage of the polymer blend. Determination of the suitability of the goods for the uses and applications contemplated by Buyer and others shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer or user. No guaranty is given with respect to length of service on any particular application. Suggestions or recommendations made by Seller in its product literature concerning uses or applications of the goods are believed to be reliable, but Seller makes no warranty or guaranty of results to be obtained since the conditions of the use and application by Buyer and others are beyond Seller’s control.

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Data presented here was gathered from several sources including Uniroyal Chemical Company, Inc., The Los Angeles Rubber Group, Inc., and Compass Publications

Hypalon® is a registered trademarks of DuPont Performance Elastomers.

Our rubber products are a proprietary blend of various polymers formulated to meet stated physicals and specifications. The named product polymer is not necessarily the primary polymer representing the highest percentage of the polymer blend. Determination of the suitability of the goods for the uses and applications contemplated by Buyer and others shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer or user. No guaranty is given with respect to length of service on any particular application. Suggestions or recommendations made by Seller in its product literature concerning uses or applications of the goods are believed to be reliable, but Seller makes no warranty or guaranty of results to be obtained since the conditions of the use and application by Buyer and others are beyond Seller’s control.

View complete Terms & Conditions of Sale for suitability of use and formulations