Gray Epichlorohydrin Rubber (ECH / ECO) retains all of the properties of the standard black epichlorohydrin rubber (ECH / ECO), with the exception of its distinguishable light gray color. It’s a cost-effective polymer that bridges the gap between nitrile and considerably more expensive polymers.
Gray epichlorohydrin rubber (ECH / ECO) provides superior strength against tears and resistance. Among its many beneficial properties include good resistance to bio-fuel and abrasion.
Gray Epichlorohydrin rubber (ECH / ECO) has low gas permeability and better low temperature flexibility than Nitrile (NBR). It exhibits excellent resistance to acids, alkalis and ozone exposure. Typical working temperatures range from -35°C to +125°C.
BRP manufactures white FDA approved EPDM rubber compliant with FDA-standards per CFR 177.2600 Title 21. This non-marking, non-toxic rubber is made from premium grade EPDM sheet rubber and exhibits the white color commonly associated with food-grade rubber.
White FDA approved EPDM rubber is typically used for general gaskets commonly used in food processing operations. BRP’s white FDA approved EPDM rubber complies with all of the FDA standards set forth by CFR 177.2600 Title 21.
To ensure the highest safety, the FDA sets strict standards for the food processing industry. These standards include requirements for rubber used in all operations. The FDA requires that food processing rubber be manufactured with specific FDA-approved ingredients.
Epichlorohydrin rubber (ECH / ECO) has properties similar to nitrile rubber but with better heat, oil and petrol resistance. It’s a superior grade, multipurpose polymer that’s used extensively in fuel applications such as automotive fuel systems, bladders and die-cut sealing. It exhibits excellent resistance to acids, alkalis and ozone exposure. Typical working temperatures range from -35°C to +125°C.
Epichlorohydrin Rubber (ECH / ECO) has gained popularity over the years in severe applications like arctic refueling hose tubes and other sealing conditions requiring low temperature flexibility. Epichlorohydrin rubber (ECH / ECO) has low gas permeability and better low temperature flexibility than Nitrile (NBR).
Among its many beneficial properties, Epichlorohydrin Rubber (ECH / ECO) also offers good resistance to bio-fuel and abrasion and provides superior strength against tears and resistance. However, its poor compression set limits its use as a sealing material. It’s important to note that Epichlorohydrin Rubber (ECH / ECO) can have a corrosive effect on select metals, which can increase tooling costs and limit metal bonding applications.
