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CONTENTS

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1.0

Scope ........................................................................................................ 2

2.0

Applications ............................................................................................. 2

3.0

Properties ................................................................................................ 2

4.0

Processing Information ............................................................................ 3

5.0

Freedom from Defects ............................................................................. 3

6.0

Stores Colour Code .................................................................................. 3

7.0

Storage Instructions ................................................................................. 3

8.0

Specifying Illustration .............................................................................. 4

9.0

General Data..4

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NITRILE RUBBER 70 SHORE A

1.0 SCOPE

ISO 2230
ISO 3601
ASTM D 2000
A 1100 5200 E

This standard covers the requirements of Nitrile Rubber compound of 70 ShoreA hardness. Correct
technical name for Nitrile rubber is Acrylonitrile Rubber (NBR).
2.0 APPLICATIONS
Nitrile Rubber (NBR) compound specified in this standard can be used for manufacturing :
- O-rings for sealing against air, oil and water at temperatures between 20 .... +100C
- Round & special extruded profiles
- Strip gaskets
Nitrile Rubber compound of 70 ShoreA hardness is the most commonly used type. Nitrile rubber has
very good resistance to swelling in oils & greases, and is specifically recommended for use in transformer
oils.

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70 5

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3.2 Compression set* @ 25% deflection,

71 hrs, 100C, max.
3.3 Variation of volume, 71 hrs, 100C, in
ASTM Oil No.1 (Aromatic mineral oil)
ASTM Oil No.3 (Paraffinic mineral oil
similar to Transformer oil)
3.4 Base rubber

Nitrile rubber

3.5 Specific gravity

(1.3)

3.6 Tensile strength

MPa

Min. 10

3.7 Ultimate Elongation, min.

250

3.8 Brittle point

3.9 Change in properties after ageing in air,
70 hrs, 100C:
Increase in Hardness
Reduction in Tensile strength
Reduction of Elongation of break

Max. -30

Shore A
%
%

Max. 10
Max. 20
Max. 35

ASTM D 3677

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ASTM D 297 / ISO

2781
ASTM D 412 / ISO
37
ASTM D 412 / ISO
37
ISO 812
ASTM D 573 / ISO
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2783
ASTM D 395 / ISO
815
ASTM D 471

10 to 10
0 to 60

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TEST METHOD

MANDATORY
3.1 Durometer hardness

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3.0 PROPERTIES
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3.10 Change of hardness points during 70 hrs

at 100 C
ASTM Oil No.1 (Aromatic mineral oil)
ASTM Oil No.3 (Paraffinic mineral oil
similar to Transformer oil)

ShoreA
ShoreA

-10 to 10
Max. -20

3.11 Resistance to ozone.

Poor

3.12 Resistance to petrol and mineral oils

Good

3.12 Resistance to oxidizing chemicals,

acids

Moderate

N.A.

Black

3.12 Colour

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ASTM D2000

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Property values within brackets are for information only and do not constitute any requirements. However
it will be used for testing after the compound is approved.
* Compression set measured on O-rings is higher than that measured on test specimen and the
difference is normally within 10%.

PROCESSING INFORMATION

4.1 Processing Operations : Moulding, Extrusion, Grinding, Punching, Blanking , Cutting

4.2 Cleaning :
Great care should be taken in cleaning vulcanized rubber. Cleaning with soap and water is the least
harmful. Abrasives, sharp objects and solvents such as trichloroethylene, carbon tetrachloride and
paraffins must not be used. Articles that have been cleaned should be dried at room temperature.

5.0

FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS

Articles made of the compound specified in this standard shall have a visually smooth surface, be free
from air bubbles and other moulding defects such as mismatch, flash, dents, flow marks, backrind,
excessive trimming and foreign materials.
The dimensions of the articles shall also be within the tolerances specified in the component drawing or
ISO 3302.

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STORES COLOUR CODE

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STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
The storage temperature should be below 30C and preferably in the vicinity of 15C. When articles
are taken from low temperature storage for immediate use, their temperature should be raised to
approximately 30C throughout before putting to use.

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Storage conditions should be such that condensation of moisture does not occur. Articles should be
protected from light, in particular direct sunlight and strong artificial light with a high UV content, circulating
air and Ozone. Storage in opaque air-tight containers, e.g., sealed polyethylene bags, is preferable.
Rubber articles should, wherever possible, be stored in a relaxed condition - free from tension,
compression or other deformation. Care is to be taken to avoid surface damage such as scratches,
chipping, tearing, cutting, etc., during handling and storage.
Rubber articles should remain in store for as short a time as possible. Therefore, articles should be
issued from stores on FIFO basis so that the articles remaining in store are those of latest manufacture.
8.0

SPECIFYING ILLUSTRATION
Nitrile rubber 70 ShoreA 9ARA8279-000000.

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GENERAL DATA

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Operating temperature -20 to 100 C.

The stated max. operating temperature is an approximative value at which the rubber is resistant against,
in air only during short time. For long term operation (e.g. several months) the temperature should be
reduced by 30 to 40 C.

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