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Chemical Guides
Names and General Properties of Parker Hose Materials
Refer to the guides on the following pages for specifc applications.
Common Name ASTM
Designation
D1418-64
Composition General Properties Primary
Hose
Elements
Butyl / Chlorobutyl IIR Isobutene-Isoprene Very good weathering resistance, low
permeability to air. Good physical properties.
Poor resistance to petroleum based uids.
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Chlorinated Polyethylene
(CPE)
CM Chloropolyethylene Good long term resistance to UV and
weathering. Good oil and chemical
resistance. Excellent ame resistance.
Good low temperature impact resistance.
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Cross Linked Polyethylene
(XLPE)
XPE Cross Linked Polyethylene Excellent resistance to most solvents, oils
and chemicals. Do not confuse with chemical
properties of standard polyethylene.
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EPDM EPDM Ethylene Propylene Diene Good general purpose polymer. Excellent
heat ozone, and and weather resistance. Not
oil resistant.
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Epichlorohydrin ECO Ethylene Oxide
Chloromethyl
Excellent oil and ozone resistance. Fair ame
resistance and low permeability to gases.
Good low temperature properties.
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Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Good abrasion and chemical resistance.
Lightweight.
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Hypalon® CSM Chlorosulfonated
Polyethylene
Excellent ozone, weathering and acid resist-
ance. Good abrasion and heat resistance.
Can be compounded for good oil resistance.
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Modifed XLPE (MXLPE) Proprietary Excellent chemical resistance with good
heat properties.
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Natural Rubber NR Isoprene Excellent physical properties, including
abrasion resistance. Not oil resistant.
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Neoprene CR Chloroprene Excellent weathering resistance. Good oil
resistance. Good physical properties.
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Nitrile / Buna-N NBR Nitrile-Butadiene Excellent oil resistance. Good physical
properties.
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Nylon Nylon Excellent chemical resistance. Good
temperature resistance.
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Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Poly Vinyl Chloride Good abrasion, chemical and weathering
resistance. Lightweight. Poor oil and
temperature resistance.
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Poly Vinyl Chloride /
Polyurethane (PVC/PU)
Poly Vinyl Chloride/
Polyurethane Blend
Good abrasion, chemical and weathering
resistance.
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Polyurethane (PU) AU Polyurethane Good abrasion, chemical and weathering
resistance.
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SBR SBR Styrene-Butadiene Good physical properties, including
abrasion resistance. Not oil resistant.
Poor weathering and ozone resistance.
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Santoprene® (TPV) Thermoplastic
Vulcanizate
Excellent chemical and ozone resistance.
Good fexibility. Lightweight.
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Te on® FEP /
PTFE
Fluorinated Ethylene
Propylene / Polytetra-
Flouroethylene
Excellent chemical, solvent, and heat
resistance, inert to most materials. Smooth
anti-adhesive surface – easily cleaned.
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Ultra-High Molecular Weight
Polyethylene (UNMWPE)
UHMW Ultra-High Molecular
Weight Polyethylene
Excellent chemical and heat resistance. Tube
Viton® FKM Fluorocarbon Rubber Excellent high temperature resistance,
particularly in air or oil. Very good chemical
resistance.
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