Synthetic Rubber
The Foundation of Modern Elastomer Solutions
Synthetic rubber forms the foundation of numerous technical rubber and elastomer applications. In the Nordmann Rubber Compendium, you will find a wide-ranging portfolio of synthetic rubbers—from classic polymer types such as CR, EPDM, NBR, and IIR to high-performance elastomers such as FKM and FFKM.
Each of these materials offers a specific property profile: resistance to heat, chemicals, oils, or media; outstanding aging and weather resistance; excellent damping; or low permeability. This diversity makes synthetic rubber a central building block for applications in automotive, construction, industry, energy, chemicals, and many other markets.
The compendium demonstrates why synthetic rubber must always be considered as part of a system—in combination with fillers and rubber chemicals. It provides a structured overview of polymer types, properties, typical applications, and available grades, offering valuable guidance for development, procurement, and application.
Synthetic Rubber forms the structural foundation of rubber compounds and must always be considered in conjunction with fillers and rubber chemicals.
Explore the complete Synthetic Rubber chapter in the compendium and use in-depth material knowledge as the foundation for successful compounds and applications.
How to use this chapter
This chapter provides a structured overview of materials and functions within the Rubber Compendium.
For a complete compound evaluation, we recommend considering the other chapters in parallel.
The technical depth and detailed product information are provided in the Rubber Compendium.
FAQs
What does “Synthetic Rubber” cover in the compendium?
Synthetic Rubber covers key elastomer families used as polymer bases in rubber compounds, including CR, CM, CSM, EPDM, FKM, FFKM, IIR (incl. CIIR/BIIR) and NBR.
How does synthetic rubber influence compound performance?
The polymer selection defines the baseline property profile and determines which filler and rubber chemical systems are compatible.
Which synthetic rubber types are listed in the portfolio overview?
The overview lists CR, CM, CSM, EPDM, FKM, FFKM, IIR (with CIIR and BIIR) and NBR as core sections.
Why is polymer selection rarely “stand‑alone”?
Because the polymer base must be balanced with fillers and rubber chemicals to achieve target processing and end‑use performance.
Does the compendium include application guidance for synthetic rubbers?
Yes. The introduction explicitly states users can explore properties and a wide range of applications for products in the catalogue.
Does the compendium include grades and technical specifications for synthetic rubbers?
Yes. It explicitly includes available grades and technical specifications to support material selection.
How should users compare different elastomer families in the compendium?
Use the structured chapter sections to compare property requirements and then validate with compatible filler and rubber chemical systems.
Are halobutyl rubbers included?
Yes. The Synthetic Rubber overview includes butyl rubber (IIR) and its halobutyl variants CIIR and BIIR.
Are high‑performance fluoroelastomers covered?
Yes. The overview includes FKM (fluoro rubber) and FFKM (perfluoro rubber).
How should the Synthetic Rubber chapter be used within the overall compendium?
Use it to define the polymer foundation, then align filler selection and rubber chemical selection in the other chapters for a complete compound strategy.
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