308 – Butyl Rubber (IIR)

ASTM D-2000 classification: AA, BA

 

Temperature Range:

-55°C to +105°C (-65°F to +225°F)

 

Properties

Butyl rubber is a synthetic rubber, a copolymer of isobutylene with isoprene. The abbreviation IIR stands for Isobutylene Isoprene Rubber. Polyisobutylene, also known as "PIB" or Polyisobutene, (C4H8)n, is the homopolymer of isobutylene, or 2-methyl-1-propene, on which butyl rubber is based
Butyl compounds have very high impermeability to gases, as well as good resistance to ozone, ultra violet light and weathering.

With high chemical and acid resistance, it is particularly good when applications involving high and low temperatures exist. A unique combination of high damping, barrier properties, resistance to ozone and heat aging make butyl products an ideal choice for many automotive non-tire applications.

 

Applications

One of the largest applications of butyl rubber parts includes vibration control applications and dynamic parts including body mounts. Butyl rubber is widely used in these applications because of its high damping, fast reversion-resistant cures and its excellent aging properties, especially in respect to hot flex fatigue.

 

EMI ReferenceSpecificationHardness IRHDSGTensile Strength (MPa)Elongation at Break %Colour
B555Standard55°1.112.7550Black
B601Standard60°1.28.8350Black
B602Commercial60°1.238350Black
B651Standard65°1.355.9250Black

Full data sheets for all grades are available on request.

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