Natural Rubber

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Listed below are some of the frequently used specifications in natural rubber products. These specified Goodyear Rubber material offerings will meet your requirements. As a fully integrated manufacturer, Goodyear Rubber is equipped to formulate custom compounds specifically designed for your application. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

Natural Rubber Product Information and Specs
General Information
  • Common Name: Natural Rubber
  • Chemical Name: Polyisoprene
  • Resistant To: Abrasion, Flex-Cracking, Impact, Water, and Staining
  • Attacked By: Solvents, Flame, Weather, Ozone, and Sunlight
  • ASTM D 2000 / SAE J200 Classification: AA
  • MIL-R-3065 / SAE J-14 / MIL-STD-417 Classification: RN
Physical Properties
  • Elongation: 500% to 900%
  • Hardness Range (Durometer Shore A): 30 to 85
Mechanical Properties
  • Compression Set: Excellent
  • Resilience Rating:
    • Cold: Excellent
    • Hot: Excellent
  • Flex Cracking Resistance: Excellent
  • Abrasion Resistance: Excellent
  • Tear Resistance: Very Good
  • Impact Resistance: Excellent
  • Flame Resistance: Poor
Thermal Properties
  • Minimum Service Temperature: -70°F
  • Maximum Service Temperature: +180°F
Environmental Resistance
  • Recommended Shelf Life: 3 years
  • Weather Resistance: Poor to Fair
  • Sunlight Resistance: Poor
  • Ozone Resistance: Poor
  • Oxidization Resistance: Good
  • Water Resistance: Very Good
  • Steam Resistance: Fair to Good
  • Gas Permeability: Fair to Good
  • Radiation Resistance: Fair to Good