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| Typical Properties of Plastic and Rubber Sheet |
| Properties/ Products |
ASTM Method |
Units |
Thermoplastic Polyurethane |
Natural Rubber |
Neoprene Rubber |
Flexible PVC |
| Durometer Hardness (± 4) |
D-2240 |
Shore A |
70 – 95 |
40 – 95 |
40 – 90 |
60 – 95 |
| Specific Gravity |
D-792 |
gm/cm³ |
1.13 – 1.35 |
0.90 – 1.50 |
1.20 – 1.35 |
1.30 – 1.50 |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength |
D-882 |
psi |
4,000 to 10,000 |
1,000 to 3,000 |
1,000 to 3,000 |
2,000 to 6,000 |
| Ultimate Elongation |
D-882 |
% |
350 – 800 |
400 – 800 |
200 – 800 |
200 – 450 |
| Tear Strength |
D-1004 |
pli |
300 – 700 |
250 – 400 |
200 – 700 |
N/A |
Low Temperature
Flex. Resistance |
General |
N/A |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
Fair/Good |
| Acid Resistance |
General |
N/A |
Good |
Fair |
Good |
Fair |
| Abrasion Resistance |
General |
N/A |
Excellent
300 – 350° |
Good
275 – 350° |
Good
280 – 350° |
Fair
275 – 350° |
| RF Sealable |
General |
N/A |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Thermoformable |
General |
N/A |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Note:
The above information has been compiled from the property data and general literature pages of the various manufacturers. NIKE IHM assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy of this information. |
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