AEM - Acrylic Ethylene Copolymer
Clwyd reference | AEM |
ASTM classification | AEM |
Copolymer of ethyl and butyl acrylate |
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Typical applications | Automotive sealing applications, including seals for transmission and power steering systems |
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Disadvantages |
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Available hardness range (Shore A) | 45 - 90 |
Upper continuous service temp. | 175°C |
Min. temp. for sealing applications | -40°C |
Minimum non-brittle temp. | -60°C |
Tensile strength (up to) | 20 MPa |
Elongation at break (up to) | 350% |
Price Bracket | Low |
ASTM 1 Oil | Excellent |
ASTM 2 Oil | Excellent |
ASTM 3 Oil | Excellent |
Kerosene | Excellent |
Liquid B | None |
Liquid 101 | None |
Phosphate ester | None |
Ketone | None |
Toluene | None |
Iso-octane | None |
Methanol | None |
Acid (weak) | Good |
Acid (strong) | None |
Base (weak) | None |
Base (strong) | None |
Hydrogen sulphide | None |
Steam | None |
Ozone | Excellent |
Radiation | Good |