ASTM D 1418 Designations: NBR, XNBR
ASTM D 2000, SAE J200 Type / Class: BF, BG, BK, CH
STANDARD COLOR: Black
Trade names:
• Krynac® (LANXESS)
• Nipol® (Zeon Chemicals)
Relative cost : Low
General temperature range: -40 to +108° c
NBR performs well in:
• Petroleum oils & fuels
• Silicone oils & greases
• Ethylene glycol
• Dilute acids
• Water (below 100° C)
NBR does not perform well in:
• Aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, xylene)
• Automotive brake fluid
• Halogen derivatives (carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethylene)
• Ketones (MEK, acetone)
• Phosphate ester hydraulic fluids (Skydrol®, Pydraul®)
• Strong acids