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THE ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES OF RUBBER
Chloronated Polyethylene (CPE)
| The rubber: |
A chlorined polyethylene rubber. |
| Resistance and properties: |
Good chemical resistancy to fluid hydrocarbons at elevated temperatures. CPE is also resistant to many oxidising and corrosive chemicals. |
| Downsides: |
CPE has poor mechanical qualities at temperatures above + 100 degrees Celsius. |
| Applications: | CPE is used in hose linings and thermoplastic applications, such as wire and cable jackets, rigid foam, fabric coatings and adhesive seals. |
