Rubber Sheets Resistance Guide

Rubber sheets, or rubber sheeting, are flat, flexible sheets made from natural or synthetic rubber compounds. They come in different thicknesses, textures, and colors and are commonly used for industrial and commercial applications, including gasketing, sealing, soundproofing, and flooring.

Rubber Sheets Resistance Chart

Note: Use this chart as a quick reference to compare rubber sheet materials based on their resistance to oil, flame, abrasion, weather, and more. The information provided is general and should be confirmed with the manufacturer for specific application requirements.

Resistance to:

Elastomer	Oil	Electric	Flame	Impact	Abrasion	Tear	Weather	Oxidation	Ozone	Characteristics
Natural Rubber (Latex)	NR	EX	NR	EX	EX	EX	FR	GD	NR	Resists abrasion and low temperatures
BUNA-N (Nitrile)	EX	NR	NR	FR	GD	GD	GD	GD	FR	Resists mineral and vegetable oils
Butyl	NR	EX	NR	GD	GD	GD	EX	EX	EX	Resists air permeation. Good electrical properties
EPDM	NR	EX	NR	GD	GD	GD	EX	EX	EX	General Purpose Rubber. Resists weather
Hypalon	GD	GD	GD	GD	GD	GD	EX	EX	EX	Resists weather and acids
Neoprene	GD	FR	GD	GD	EX	GD	GD	EX	GD	General Purpose Rubber. Resists abrasion and oil
Polyurethane	EX	GD	NR	GD	EX	EX	EX	EX	EX	Resists abrasion, tearing and cold. High load bearing capacity
Silicone	FR	GD	EX	FR	FR	NR	EX	EX	EX	Chemical resistant. Resists high and low temperatures
Vinyl	EX	EX	NR	NR	GD	GD	GD	GD	GD	Excellent abrasion and damping resistance
SBR	NR	EX	NR	EX	EX	FR	FR	GD	NR	Resists abrasion and impact
Viton	EX	GD	EX	GD	GD	GD	EX	EX	EX	Resists oil and chemicals at high and low temperatures

NR = Not Recommended

FR = Fair

GD = Good

EX = Excellent

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