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Therban Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber (HNBR) for High Quality Heat and Oil Resistant Seals and Gaskets
Technical Information Bulletin
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Page 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.1 Therban Product Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. Typical Therban Sealing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. Overview of Processing and Compounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3.1 Techniques/Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3.2 Vulcanization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3.3 Coagents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3.4 Processing Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.5 Plasticizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.6 Carbon Black Reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.7 Mineral Fillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.8 Antioxidants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4. Typical Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4.1 Influence of Residual Unsaturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4.2 Resistance to High-Energy Radiation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4.3 Oil Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4.4 Fuel Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.5 Resistance to Sour Crude/Corrosion Inhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.6 Resistance to Gas Permeation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.7 Hot-Air Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.8 Chemical Resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 5. Formulary Typical Recommendations for Sealing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 5.1 60 Shore A, Automotive Gasketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 5.2 70 Shore A, Engine Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 5.3 80 Shore A, Engine Seal (Ford M2D 374A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 5.4 70 Shore A, Pump Stator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 5.5 75 Shore A, Fuel Pump O-Ring (Bosch VS 17096) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 5.6 80 Shore A, Reciprocating Shaft Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 5.7 74 Shore A, Refrigerant System Seal (Ford M2D 463A) + Addendum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.8 75 Shore A, Wet Cylinder Liner and Transmission Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 5.9 50 Shore A, ASTM D2000 M4DH 516 Compliant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.10 70 Shore A, Improved Ozone Resistance Seal Compound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 5.11 78 Shore A, Non-Black Engine Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 5.12 60 Shore A, Brake Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Appendix I Compounding Ingredients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Appendix II Test Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Therban Elastomers 1. Introduction

Therban elastomers are obtained by nearly complete or partial hydrogenation of nitrile rubber (NBR) with selected catalyst systems. This process removes double bonds from the butadiene portion of the polymer chain to provide excellent resistance to thermal and oxidative degradation as well as many aggressive fluids. The pendant cyano groups (CN) are unaffected by the hydrogenation process and provide swelling resistance to oils and fuels that are similar to the parent polymer. Therban polymers can be compounded to meet the requirements of ASTM D 2000 CH, DH, and DK classifications as well as the corresponding SAE J200 requirements. Molecular Structure of Therban
---[-CH 2-CH 2-CH 2-CH 2-]--[CH 2-CH-]--[-CH 2-CH=CH-CH 2-]--[-CH 2-CH-]--C N
Polymethylene Cyano
RDB %
(in very small amounts)
CH 2 CH 3
Pendant Ethyl
(Poly)butadiene
Figure 1-1
Molecular Structure of Therban
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Therban Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber (HNBR)

Acrylonitrile Content (% ACN) Mooney Viscosity (ML 1+4 @ 100C) Residual Double Bond (% RDB) Specific Gravity (SG)
Fully Saturated Grades Therban A 3406 Therban A 3407 Therban A 3907
34 34 39 43 43
63 70 70 63 100
0.9 max 0.9 max 0.9 max 0.9 max 0.9 max
0.95 0.95 0.96 0.98 0.98
Therban XN 532A (A 4307)
Therban A 4555 (VP KA 8832)
Partially Saturated Grades Therban C 3446 Therban C 3467 Therban XO 534B (B 3627) Therban B 3850 (VP KA 8829) Therban XN 532C (C 4367)
34 34 36 36 43 43
58 68 66 87 60 95
4 5.5 2 2 5.5 5.5
0.95 0.95 0.96 0.96 0.98 0.98
Therban C 4550 (VP KA 8833)
Specialty Grades (Low-Temperature Technology) Therban XN 535C Therban VP KA 8798
21 21
70 72
5.5 0.9 max
0.96 0.96
Specialty Products (Fluoropolymer Technology) Therban FT VP KA 8850 Therban FT VP KA 8851 Specialty Products (Heat Resistant Technology) Therban HT VP KA 8805 Specialty Products (Acrylate Reinforced Therban )
43* 43*
50** 83**
0.9 max* 0.9 max*
1.13 1.26
34*
45
0.9 max*
1.15
Therban XQ 536 (ART 3425) Therban VP KA 8796
34* 34*
25 22
5.5* 5.5*
1.16 1.14
* of base polymer ** ML 1+4 @ 125C
Table 1-1
Therban Product Line
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2. Typical Therban Sealing Applications

Typical Therban Sealing Applications
Automotive and Industrial Seals Water pump seal Oil pump seal Cylinder head cover seal Radial shaft seal (transmission) Axle boots/grease seals Oil Field Drill pipe protectors Packer seals Excellent resistance to heat and swelling in hot oils, "sour" crude, and hydrogen sulfide, excellent abrasion and wear resistance Excellent resistance to heat and swelling in hot oils, hydrogen sulfide, and amine corrosion inhibitors. Excellent resistance to wear and high-pressure decompression Excellent resistance to heat and swelling in a variety of fluids and chemicals; excellent wear resistance and high dynamic strength High dynamic strength; excellent resistance to heat, "sour" crude, and abrasion Primary Attributes of HNBR Heat resistance; improved resistance to radiator coolants containing alkaline inhibitors Excellent resistance to heat and swelling in hot oils Excellent resistance to heat and swelling in hot oils and ozone; low compression set Excellent resistance to heat and swelling in hot oils; high dynamic strength Excellent resistance to heat and swelling in oils and grease; high dynamic strength and resistance to ozone
Pump stators Blow out preventors
Table 2-1
Typical Therban Sealing Applications
The polymer structure yields vulcanizates with the following unique combination of properties for high performance in sealing applications. Very good resistance to hot air and oils (continuous service at 150C) Excellent resistance to abrasion Excellent resistance to alkaline corrosion inhibitors Moderate to good resistance to weak acids Good low temperature performance
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Favorable pound/volume cost achieved, due to lower specific gravity and capability for higher filler/plasticizer loadings, when compared to FKM Excellent resistance to degradation and abrasion after exposure to high-energy radiation Good resistance to explosive decompression, extrusion, and blistering in oil field seals
3. Compounding and Processing Overview

3.1 Techniques/Temperatures for Processing
Therban HNBR polymers generate more heat during compounding in internal mixers or on open mills than NBR polymers; however, this can improve processing due to the thermoplastic nature of the polymers. Masterbatches prepared in an internal mixer frequently reach 150C to 165C (302F 329F); therefore curatives must be added in a second internal mixer cycle or on an open mill with a tight nip setting. Subsequent processing steps (extrusion, preform, molding) should be carried out at the highest practical temperature to take advantage of the thermoplastic characteristics of the compound. This aspect of Therban polymers is of particular importance for high-hardness formulations.
3.2 Vulcanization
Polymers with less than 1% residual double bonds must be vulcanized with peroxide or high-energy radiation, as there is insufficient unsaturation to obtain a practical state of cure with sulfur systems. EV (efficient vulcanization) and semi-EV sulfur cure systems can be used effectively with partially saturated Therban polymers to achieve improved adhesion to reinforcing substrates and to obtain favorable properties in dynamic applications.
3.3 Coagents
Resistance to heat and compression set can be maximized by incorporating selected coagents with peroxides to increase the state of cure. Triallyl isocyanurate, liquid 1,2-polybutadiene, N,N'-m-phenylene dimaleimide, and trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate can be used as effective coagents.
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3.4 Processing Additives

Process improvement additives can be incorporated in high-viscosity formulations at nominal 2.0 phr levels, to facilitate mold flow and reduce cycle times. Zinc salts of high molecular weight fatty acids are effective process aids in Therban compounds.
3.5 Plasticizers
Selected plasticizers may be incorporated to improve low-temperature flexibility as well as to optimize physical properties and processing characteristics. Mixed dibasic acid polyesters provide a good balance of low-temperature flexibility together with low volatility at temperatures of approximately 150C (302F) as well as resistance to extraction in oils and fuels. Trimellitate plasticizers (LTM, TOTM, TIOTM) provide better low-temperature flexibility than polyesters, low volatility at 150C, and resistance to extraction in water and alcohols. Dioctyl sebacate, polyester adipates, and polyester glutarates can also be utilized. Phosphoric acid esters and dialkylether esters are recommended for use with high ACN Therban polymers.
3.6 Carbon Black Reinforcement

The physical properties of Therban compounds reinforced with carbon black generally, as expected, depend on the particle size and structure of the black. Differences in physical properties relative to increasing particle size of carbon black are less pronounced than with other elastomers, due to the inherent toughness of Therban polymers. Resistance to compression set and heat resistance improve with increasing particle size (FEF, GPF, and MT types), while tensile strength, tear resistance, and abrasion resistance are reduced.
3.7 Mineral Fillers

Precipitated amorphous silica provides the highest level of reinforcement; however, it yields very stiff, highviscosity compounds when incorporated at levels of 25 phr or higher. Precipitated silicas generally improve the heat resistance of HNBR vulcanizates. Magnesium silicate (talc) is much easier to incorporate and yields vulcanizates with nearly similar modulus and hardness values as those obtained with silica.
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As with carbon black, larger particle size fillers improve compression set resistance at the expense of other physical properties. Blends of silica and talc are often utilized for balancing vulcanizate properties with processing characteristics.
3.8 Antioxidants
Many antioxidants interfere with peroxide crosslinking, affecting properties such as moduli and compression set resistance. A combination of 0.4 phr of zinc methylmercaptobenzimidazole (Vulkanox ZMB 2) and 1.1 phr substituted or styrenated diphenyl amine (SDPA) (Vulkanox DDA) provides the best balance of protection together with minimum effect on vulcanizate properties in the case of peroxide cure; for sulfur cure systems, levels of 1 phr Vulkanox ZMB 2 and 2 phr SDPA are best.
4. Typical Properties
4.1 Influence of Residual Unsaturation
Saturated Grades offer maximum resistance to hot air and oils containing aggressive corrosion and thermal
breakdown inhibitors. Compounds must be cured with peroxides, usually in conjunction with a selected coagent. These grades also provide excellent resistance to Aging Resistance degradation by ozone.
on hot air and oil resistance (14 days @ 150 C)
The effects of residual unsaturation on the hot air and oil resistance are characterized by the elongation retention illustrated in Figure 4-1.
Elongation Retention (% of original)
80 60 40 20 0 1 3 6 9 12 15
Residual Unsaturation (%)
ATF Hot Air Engine Oil
Figure 4-1
Influence of Residual Unsaturation on Hot Air and Oil Resistance (14 days @ 150C)
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Partially Unsaturated Grades contain between

Compression Set, 70 hours @10C
Compression Set
Compression Set at 10C vs. Residual Unsaturation
2% to 6% residual double bonds depending on the grade (see product grade list on page 3). This level of unsaturation permits efficient vulcanization with low sulfur/accelerator systems to yield seals with improved dynamic properties while minimizing loss in heat, ozone, and chemical resistance. The partially unsaturated grades also yield vulcanizates with improved (lower) compression set at low temperatures when cured with peroxide as demonstrated in Figure 4-2.
100 % 80 60 40 20 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Residual Unsaturation (%)
Figure 4-2
Low Temperature Compression Set vs. Unsaturation
4.2 Excellent Resistance to High-Energy Radiation

Therban-based seals provide very good resistance to degradation after extensive exposure to high-energy radiation. The excellent abrasion resistance characteristics of Therban are virtually unaffected after exposure to 50 Mrad and exhibit superior performance when compared to other elastomers as indicated in Figure 4-3.
1500
Abrasion Resistance
Influence of High-Energy Radiation on Abrasion Resistance of Therban , FKM, PTFE, and VMQ
VMQ 1200 900 600 300 0 10 20 30 40 50

Radiation Energy (Mrad)
PTFE
FKM Therban A 3407
Figure 4-3
Resistance to High-Energy Radiation
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4.3 Oil Resistance

Elongation Retention (% of original)
in Engine Oil and Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Aging Resistance
Therban-based seals provide superior performance in hot oils and lubricants containing hydrogen sulfide, amines, and thermal breakdown inhibitors, when compared to those based on the parent NBR polymer as illustrated in Figure 4-4.
120 100 80 60 40 20 0 NBR/ATF (130C) 7

Immersion Time (Days)
Therban/ATF (130C) Therban/Engine Oil (130C)
NBR/Engine Oil (130C) 14
Figure 4-4
Elongation Retention of Therban A 3407 after Immersion in Engine Oil and Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Volume Change (%)
The swelling characteristics in ASTM oils #1, #2, and #3 relative to bound ACN content are shown in Figure 4-5. Comparable characteristics are indicated with the new IRM 901, 902, and 903 reference oils.
Volume Swell
Therban Grades-Volume Swell in ASTM Oils
30 25 20 15 10 5 Therban A 3407 34 Figure 4-5
72 hours @ 150C ASTM Oil #1 ASTM Oil #2 ASTM Oil #3
Therban A 3907 39
ACN Content (%)
Therban A 4555 43
Volume Swell in ASTM Oils
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4.4 Fuel Resistance

The fuel swell of Therban polymers is slightly higher than the parent NBR grade. The volume swell of fully saturated grades in ASTM Fuel C (48 hours at 23C) and in Diesel Fuel (72 hours at 70C) is illustrated in Figure 4-6.
100
Volume Change (%)
Volume Swell
Therban Grades-Volume Swell in Fuel
Diesel Fuel
80 60 40 20 0 Therban A 3407 34
(72 hours @ 70C) (48 hours @ 23C)
ASTM Fuel C
Therban A 3907 39
ACN Content (%)
Therban A 4555 43
Figure 4-6
Volume Swell in Fuel
4.5 Resistance to Sour Crude Oils/Corrosion Inhibitors

Vulcanizates of Therban-based compounds provide excellent resistance to "sour" crude encountered in oilfield applications (with and without corrosion inhibitors) at 150C (302F), as shown in Figure 4-7. Tensile Strength
Comparison of Therban , FKM, NBR, and XNBR in Test Fluid
Sour crude oil in presence of NACE B (Amine Corrosion Inhibitor)
Elongation
Aged 7 days @ 150C/100 bar Unaged Comparison of Therban, FKM, NBR, and XNBR in Test Fluid
Sour crude oil in presence of NACE B (Amine Corrosion Inhibitor)
Aged 7 days @ 150C/100 bar Unaged
30
Tensile Strength (MPa)
Sour Gas/Diesel Oil/H2O/1% NACE B Sour Gas: 20% H2S, 65% Methane, 15% CO2
400 350
Elongation at Break (%)
Sour Gas/Diesel Oil/H2O/1% NACE B Sour Gas: 20% H2S, 65% Methane, 15% CO2
25 20 15 10 5 0 Therban A 3407
300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Therban A 3407
FKM A
FKM B
NBR
XNBR
FKM A
FKM B
NBR
XNBR
Figure 4-7a Tensile Strength
Figure 4-7b Elongation at Break
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4.6 Resistance to Gas Permeation

Vulcanizates of Therban polymers provide very good resistance to permeation of air and nitrogen and compare favorably to the performance of a nitrile polymer with similar acrylonitrile content. Both polymers exhibit only slightly higher permeation coefficients than butyl rubber over the temperature range of 30C to 90C, as indicated in Table 4-1. Permeation Coefficient (m2s-1 Pa-1) 1017 (DIN 53536)
Elastomer 30C of air 70C 90C of nitrogen 30C 70C 90C of carbon dioxide 40C 70C 90C of methane 90C
Perbunan NT 3445 Therban A 3407
0.3 0.6 0.2
3.7 3.9 2.5
8.0 8.3 6.4
0.2 0.3 0.2
3.0 2.8 1.6
6.3 6.6 5.9
13 14 4
38 41 13
59 62 20
13 17
Butyl rubber
Table 4-1
Permeation Coefficient
4.7 Hot Air Aging Resistance Fully Saturated Therban

The Arrhenius plot of service life (using 100% absolute ultimate elongation as the criterion) versus exposure temperature indicates the limiting temperature for 1000 hours service is approximately 155C (310F) and approximately 125C (257F) for 10,000 hours exposure, as illustrated in Figure 4-8.
10,000
Hot Air Aging Resistance

Fully Saturated Therban A 3407
Hours (Lifetime)
1,000
Therban non-black
Therban black
100 200
180
160
140
120
100
Exposure Temperature (C)
Figure 4-8
Arrhenius Plot for Hot Air Aging Resistance
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4.8 Chemical Resistance of Therban Vulcanizates

The table below gives an overview of the typical chemical resistance of vulcanizates based on Therban rubber.*
* unless otherwise indicated, all tests were run on Therban A 3407-based compounds
Typical Chemical Resistance

Medium Conditions Rating Medium Conditions Rating
Water Steam Steam Nitric Acid, 5% Nitric Acid, 5% Hydrochloric Acid, 15% Hydrochloric Acid, conc. Sulfuric Acid, 15% Sulfuric Acid, 15% Sulfuric Acid, 50% Sulfuric Acid, 50% Chromic Acid, 21% Chromic Acid, 21% Chromic Acid, 21% Acetic Acid, 50% Acetic Acid, 99.8% Caustic Soda, 25% Caustic Soda, 25% Caustic Soda, 50% Ammonia, 25% Methane, 100 Bar Methanol Methanol Methanol Methanol/Water, 50:50 Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Acetamide N,N'-Dimethylformamide Table 4-2
28 days/100C 28 days/150C 7 days/160C 14 days/23C 14 days/60C 7 days/50C 3 days/23C 28 days/50C 28 days/100C 28 days/50C 28 days/100C 1 day/50C 2 days/50C 3 days/50C 28 days/50C 3 days/23C 28 days/50C 28 days/100C 28 days/100C 3 days/23C 4 days/150C 3 days/23C 14 days/23C 14 days/50C 3 days/23C 3 days/23C 3 days/100C 3 days/23C
A A B B E A E A D A E B C E E E A B C A A B B C B E C E
Ethyl Acetate Tris-n-butylphosphate
3 days/23C 3 days/23C
E E E A
ASTM Fuel C (Therban A 4307 recommended) 2 days/23C Sour Gasoline 3 days/60C (ASTM Fuel C + tert.-butyl-hydroperoxide) (Therban A 4307 recommended) FAM Fuel 1(1) (DIN 51604) FAM Fuel II(2) (DIN 51604) Jet Fuel (Jet A1) ASTM Oil 1 (Therban A 3907) ASTM Oil 2 (Therban A 3907) ASTM Oil 3 (Therban A 3907) 3 days/23C 3 days/23C 2 days/50C 3 days/150C 3 days/150C 3 days/150C
E(3) E(3) B A B B B A B B A C B B B B A C
(1) Toluene/isooctane/ diisobutylene/ethanol: 50/30/15/5 volume% (2) FAM 1/methanol/ H2O:84.5/15/0.5 volume% + 20 ppm formic acid (3) For fuel contact, Therban A 4307 or C 4367 are recommended
H2S 5 days/100C (saturated in Diesel oil in presence of steam) Silicone Oil (Baysilone PH 300) 14 days/100C Silicone Oil (Baysilone PH 300) 14 days/150C Engine Oil SAE 20W20 (BP Vanellus T) Hypoid Oil, BP EB 90 Hypoid Oil Shell Spirax EP 90 ATF Oil Shell Dexron 2 ATF Oil Pentosin CHF 7.1 ATF Oil Pentosin CHF 11 S Brake Fluid ATE DOT 4 Engine Coolant (Ethylene Glycol + H2O 1:1) 21 days/150C 14 days/130C 14 days/130C 150C/21 days 125C/14 days 125C/14 days 50C/56 days 150C/56 days
Engine Coolant 107C/28 days (Ethylene Glycol + H2O 1:1) with 1% Rhenotest 3E (corrosion inhibitor)
See following page for Rating Scale and Reference Test Formulation
Typical Chemical Resistance of Vulcanizates based on Therban Rubber
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Rating Scale
A B C D E
Change in Hardness (Shore A points) Change in Tensile Strength (%) Change in Elongation at Break (%) Change in Weight (%) Change in Volume (%) Rating
Table 4-3
2 10 10 2 4 excellent
5 20 20 5 10 very good
10 30 30 15 25 good
15 50 50 30 40 fair
>15 >50 >50 >30 >40 poor
Rating Scale for Typical Chemical Resistance
Reference Test Formulation

Polymer Zinc Oxide Stearic Acid Maglite D-Bar

100.0 2.0 0.5 2.0 1.1 0.4 50.0 10.0 6.5
Vulkanox DDA Vulkanox ZMB 2
N550 Carbon Black Varox DBPH-50 Ricon 153-D
Table 4-4
Reference Test Formulation
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5. Formulary
The following formulations together with laboratory test data are provided for reference of typical Therban recipes recommended for sealing applications. Additional recommendations for specific applications can be obtained from your Bayer representative or Regional Technical Center. Automotive Gasketing, 60 Shore A
Therban A 3907 Zinc Oxide Stearic Acid Maglite D-Bar Vulkanox ZMB 2 Vulkanox DDA N550 Carbon Black N990 Carbon Black Plasthall 810TM Paraplex G31 Ricon 153-D Varox DBPH 50 TOTAL 100.0 5.0 1.0 10.0 0.8 2.0 15.0 35.0 8.0 17.0 6.5 10.0 210.3
Change in Properties After Aging

Actual Change (%)
Table 5-1.a Formulation for Automotive Gasketing, 60 Shore A
Properties
Compound Properties Mooney Viscosity ML 1+4 @ 100C Mooney Scorch t 5 @ 125C (minutes) Physical Properties Cure 10 minutes @ 180C Hardness (Shore A) 100% Modulus (MPa) 300% Modulus (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation at Break (%) 60 3.0 13.9 16.7 375 56 22
Aged in Hot Air (Oven), 168 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 76 +16 (points) Tensile Strength (MPa) 15.5 7 Elongation at Break (%) 365 3 Aged in Hot Air (Oven), 1,000 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 84 +24 (points) Tensile Strength (MPa) 17.1 +2 Elongation at Break (%) 135 64 Aged in Hot Air (Oven), 70 hours @ 175C Hardness (Shore A points) 72 +12 (points) Tensile Strength (MPa) 14.7 12 Elongation at Break (%) 325 13 Aged in ASTM Oil #1, 168 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 68 +8 (points) Tensile Strength (MPa) 18.7 +12 Elongation at Break (%) 335 11 Volume (%) 8 Aged in ASTM Oil #3, 168 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 58 2 (points) Tensile Strength (MPa) 15.9 5 Elongation at Break (%) 340 9 Volume (%) +7 Compression Set 70 hours @ 150C (%) 26 168 hours @ 150C (%) 35 Low Temperature Retraction (C) TR 10 (C) 24 TR 30 (C) 19 TR 50 (C) 16 TR 70 (C) 12 Table 5-1.c Aged Properties of Automotive Gasketing, 60 Shore A
Table 5-1.b Properties of Automotive Gasketing, 60 Shore A
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Engine Seal, 70 Shore A

Therban A 3907
Properties
100.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 0.4 45.0 2.5 7.0 159.9 Compound Properties Mooney Viscosity ML 1+4 @ 100C Mooney Scorch t5 @ 140C (minutes) Hardness (Shore A points) 100% Modulus (MPa) 200% Modulus (MPa) 300% Modulus (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation at Break (%) Die C Tear Strength (kN/m) Compression Set 72 hours @ 150C (%) Table 5-2.b Properties of Engine Seal, 70 Shore A 122 16 71 5.4 16.3 24.5 24.5 300 40 33
Zinc Oxide Maglite D-Bar Vulkanox DDA
Vulkanox ZMB 2
Physical Properties Cure 10 minutes @ 180C
N550 Carbon Black Perkalink 301 Perkadox 14/40 TOTAL
Table 5-2.a Formulation for Engine Seal, 70 Shore A

Goodrich Flexometer, 1.0 MPa load, 4.45 mm stroke Temperature Rise (C) Permanent Set (%) Final Temperature (C) Aged in Hot Air (Oven) @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 100% Modulus (%) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Aged in Engine Oil 15W40 @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 100% Modulus (%) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) Weight (%) Table 5-2.c Aged Properties of Engine Seal, 70 Shore A
14 days 8 hours @ 140C 25 minutes @ 100C
34.1 3.5 201

28 days
36.3 0.8 177

42 days
+10 +113 +5 -27

3 days
+13 +178 +3 -42

7 days
+16 +306 +1 -60

14 days
+10 +45 -1 -27 2.4 1.9
+13 +57 0 -30 2.4 2.3
+16 +41 -3 -30 2.6 2.6
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Engine Seal, Ford M2D-374A

Therban A 3907

3.0 2.0 1.0 1.1 0.4 55.0 3.0 2.0 5.0 6.5 9.0
M2D 374A Requirements
100.0
Maglite D-Bar Zinc Oxide Stearic Acid
Aged in Hot Air (Oven), 168 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) 100% Modulus (%) Elongation at Break (%) 8 2 111 16 +12 max. +15 max. +180 max. 30 max.
Vulkanox DDA Vulkanox ZMB 2 N550 Carbon Black Paraplex G-31 Plasthall TOTM
Aged in ASTM #1 Oil, 168 hours at 150C Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) 100% Modulus (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) 5 9 28 5 5 35 max. 14 max. 5 to +10 max. +25 max.
TP 95 Ricon 153-D
Varox DBPH-50 TOTAL
187.6
Aged in IRM 903 Oil, 168 hours at 150C Table 5-3.a Formulation for Engine Seal, Ford M2D-374A Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) 3 2 2 10 6.5 5 to +25 +16 max. 10 max. 5 max.
Properties
M2D 374A
100% Modulus (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%)
Compound Properties Requirements Specific Gravity 1.18 1.2 0.02 Mooney Viscosity ML 1+4 @ 100C 86.4 Mooney Scorch t 5 @ 125C (minutes) >30 Physical Properties Cure 10 minutes @ 180C Hardness (Shore A) 76 80 5 100% Modulus (MPa) 6.1 5.5 min. Tensile Strength (MPa) 22.9 20.7 min. Elongation at Break (%) 310 250 min. Compression Set (%) 70 hours at 150C 28 45 max. Brittle Point (C) 54 40 min. ODR Cure Characteristics @ 177C MH (dN.m) 64.6 ML (dN.m) 7.3 t 2 (minutes) 1.1 t 90 (minutes) 10.6 Low Temperature Retraction (C) TR 10 (C) 21 TR 30 (C) 10 TR 50 (C) 6 TR 70 (C) 2 Table 5-3.b Properties of Engine Seal, Ford M2D-374A
Aged in SAE 10W40 Oil* , 168 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) 100% Modulus (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) 2 7 33 13 0
Ozone Resistance, 50 pphm @ 40C, 20% Extension 168 hours no cracks no cracks
* ESE-M2D 374-A does not call for aging in motor oil
Table 5-3.c Properties of Engine Seal, Ford M2D-374A
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HNBR Pump Stator, 70 Shore A

Therban C 4367

Aged in ASTM #3 Oil, 70 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume Swell (%) Aged in Water, 70 hours @ 100C Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) 7 8 12 +5.4 +1 5 +15 +4 1.0 5.0 2.0 1.0 0.6 1.5
100.0
Stearic Acid Zinc Oxide Elastomag 170 Vulkanox DDA
Vulkanox ZMB 2 Aktiplast PP N774 Carbon Black Mistron Vapor Plasthall P-7050 Paraplex G31
35.0 25.0 8.0 7.0 1.3 2.0 0.5 1.0 190.9
Spider Sulfur Vulkacit Thiuram Vulkacit Merkapto Vulkalent E
Table 5-4.c Aged Properties of Therban Pump Stator, 70 Shore A
TOTAL Table 5-4.a
Formulation for Therban Pump Stator, 70 Shore A
Properties
Compound Properties Mooney Viscosity ML 1+4 @ 100C ML 1+4 @ 130C Mooney Scorch t 5 @ 125C (minutes) 66 36 30
Physical Properties Cure 21 minutes @ 150C Hardness (Shore A) 100% Modulus (MPa) 300% Modulus (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation at Break (%) 71 4.3 13.0 25.5 475
Table 5-4.b Properties of Therban Pump Stator, 70 Shore A
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Fuel Pump O Ring, 75 Shore A

Meeting Bosch VS 17096

Bosch VS 17096
Aged in Hot Air (Oven), 70 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 50% Modulus (%) 100% Modulus (%) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Hardness (Shore A points) 100% Modulus (%) 300% Modulus (%) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) Hardness (Shore A points) +6 +73 +74 4 20 4 +9 +2 3 3 +8 11 +5 9 12 +16.7 25 14 63 55 +72 0 to +90 20 MPa min. 200% min. 0 to +30 25 max. 20 MPa min. 200% min. 0 to +15 0 to 15 25 max. 40 max. 0 to 10 6 max.
Therban A3907 Zinc Oxide Stearic Acid Vulkanox DDA Vulkanox ZMB 2 N550 Carbon Black N330 Carbon Black Struktol WB300 Ricon 153-D
100.0 5.0 1.0 1.1 0.4 35.0 15.0 5.0 6.5 8.0 177.0
Aged in ASTM Oil #2, 70 hours @ 150C
Trigonox 101 (45%) (Varox DBPH-50) TOTAL
Table 5-5.a Formulation for Fuel Pump O Ring, 75 Shore A
Aged in Diesel Fuel, 70 hours @ 100C 100% Modulus (%)
Properties
Bosch VS 17096
Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) Hardness (Shore A points) 100% Modulus (%) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%)
Compound Properties Mooney Viscosity ML 1+4 @ 100C Mooney Scorch t 5 @ 125C (minutes) Hardness (Shore A) 50% Modulus (MPa) 100% Modulus (MPa) 300% Modulus (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation (%) Compression Set 24 hours @ 150C (%) 72 hours @ 150C (%) Cure Characteristics @ 180C MH (dN.m) ML (dN.m) t 1 (minutes) t 50 (minutes) t 90 (minutes) 56 12 1.1 3.0 6.5 21 29 35 max. 88 >25 75 2.6 5.7 24.7 26.8 330 20 min. 200 min. 75 5
Aged in FAM 1 Fuel* , 70 hours @ 60C
Physical Properties Cure 9 minutes at 180C
Aged in FAM 1 Fuel, 70 hours @ 60C, then dried 24 hours @ 125C Hardness (Shore A points) 100% Modulus (%) 300% Modulus (%) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) +6 +40 +13 +5 5 7.9 20 MPa min. 200% min. 0 to 10 +8 max.
* FAM 1 Fuel (% by volume): 50 Toluene, 30 Isooctane, 15 Diisobutylene, 5 Ethanol
Table 5-5.c Aged Properties of Fuel Pump O Ring, 75 Shore A
Table 5-5.b Properties of Fuel Pump O Ring, 75 Shore A
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Reciprocating Shaft Seal

Therban B 3627

100.0 20.0 30.0 8.0 1.0 5.0 3.0 1.0 10.0 178.0 Aged in Hot Air (Oven), 168 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Aged in ASTM #3 Oil, 70 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) Aged in ASTM #5 Oil, 70 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) +4 6 21 5.4 1 6 21 +9 +11 0 38
N330 Carbon Black Vulkasil S Dioctyl Sebacate Vulkanox HS Zinc Oxide Diak #7
SILQUEST A-174 Silane Varox DBPH-50 TOTAL
Table 5-6.a Formulation for Reciprocating Shaft Seal
Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%)
Properties
Compound Properties Mooney Viscosity ML 1+4 @ 100C Mooney Scorch t 5 @ 125C (minutes) 99 >30
Volume (%)
Aged in API GL5 Gear Oil, 168 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) +7 +4 34 3.3
Physical Properties Cure 12 minutes @ 180C Hardness (Shore A) 100% Modulus (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation at Break (%) DIN Abrasion (mm3 loss) Compression Set Method B 70 hours @ 125C (%) 168 hours @ 125C (%) 70 hours @ 150C (%) Temperature Retraction TR 10 (C) 31 13 20 20 80 11.9 21.3 145 109
Table 5-6.c Aged Properties of Reciprocating Shaft Seal
Table 5-6.b Properties of Reciprocating Shaft Seal
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Refrigerant System Seal Ford M2D 463A

Therban B 3627

100.0 15.0 0.9 30.0 10.0 1.1 0.4 5.0 2.0 0.5 1.0 5.0 3.0 9.0 182.9
Hi-Sil 233
Aged in Hot Air (Oven), 1,000 hours @ 125C Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) 6 22 6 0 to +15 10 to +25 35
SILQUEST A-174 Silane Whitetex W TP 95 Vulkanox DDA Vulkanox ZMB 2 Zinc Oxide Titanox 1000 Stearic Acid Sunproof Wax Maglite D-Bar DIAK #7 Varox DBPH-50
Aged in R134a/PAG, 168 hours @ 23C Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) 6 1 7 0.6 15 to +5 10 25 10
Aged in ASTM #1 Oil, 168 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) 5 10 5 5.5 15 to +10 10 25 10
TOTAL
Table 5-7.a Formulation for Refrigerant System Seal Ford M2D 463A
Aged in ASTM #3 Oil, 168 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 10 7 26 13 15 to +5 10 30 to 0 0 to +25
Properties
Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%)
Compound Properties Mooney Viscosity ML 1+4 @ 100C Mooney Scorch t 5 @ 125C (minutes) Hardness (Shore A) 100% Modulus (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation at Break (%) Compression Set (%) 70 hours @ 150C Brittleness Point (C) *Low Temperature Retraction TR 10 (C) TR 30 (C) TR 50 (C) TR 70 (C) 29 25 23 20 29 14 69 25 max. 40 min. 64 >30 74 6.0 14.2 190 705 2.8 min. 10.3 min. 150 min.
Ozone Resistance, 50 pphm @ 40C, 20% Extension 72 hours no cracks
no cracks
Physical Properties Cure 10 minutes @ 180C
* A formulation with a blend of 25 % Perbunan NT 1845 and 75% Therban C 3467 meets the temperature retraction specification. However, retained properties after exposure to R 134a refrigerant do not meet specifications. The formulation and properties are shown in Table 5.7 addendum.
Table 5-7.c Aged Properties of Refrigerant System Seal Ford M2D 463A
Table 5-7.b Properties of Refrigerant System Seal Ford M2D 463A
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Refrigerant System Seal Ford M2D 463A

Therban C 3467 Perbunan NT 1845 Zinkoxyd Aktiv Maglite D-Bar
Properties
Ford M2D 463A Specification
75.0 25.0 2.0 2.0 1.5 0.4 50.0 2.0 10.0 1.25 6.5 175.65 Formulation for Refrigerant System Seal Ford M2D 463A
Physical Properties Cure 10 minutes @ 180C Hardness (Shore A) 100% Modulus (MPa) 300% Modulus (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation at Break (%) Compression Set 70 hours @ 135C (%) 17 25 66 3.5 12.0 12.8 325 70 5 2.8 min. 10.3 min. 150 min.
Vulkanox DDA Vulkanox ZMB 2 Vulkasil A1 SILQUEST RC-1 Silane Dioctyl Sebacate Perkalink 301
Temperature Retraction @ 150% Elongation TR 10 (C) TR 70 (C) Table 5-7.b Addendum 35 18 Properties of Refrigerant System Seal Ford M2D 463A 35
Perkadox 14/40 (Vul-Cup 40KE) TOTAL Table 5-7.a Addendum

Without Lube With Lube Ford M2D 462A Specification
Freon R134A (with and without lubricant EMKAROX RL118D), for 4 weeks @ 90C, in closed bomb Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) 100% Modulus (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) Weight (%) Table 5-7.c Addendum 7 22 +11 34 +7.3 +9.0 Aged Properties of Refrigerant System Seal Ford M2D 463A 7 23 +11 34 +7.9 +10.1 25 10 15 to +5 10
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Wet Cylinder Liner and Transmission Seal, 70 Shore A

Therban A 3907

Actual Change
100.0 0.4 1.1 1.0 5.0 5.0 25.0 35.0 10.0 4.0 186.5
Vulkanox ZMB 2
Vulkanox DDA
TE 80 Powder Zinc Oxide Maglite D-Bar N550 Carbon Black N990 Carbon Black Varox DBPH-50
Diak #7 TOTAL
Table 5-8.a Formulation for Wet Cylinder Liner and Transmission Seal, 70 Shore A
Properties
Compound Properties Mooney Viscosity ML 1+4 @ 100C Mooney Scorch t 5 @ 125C (minutes) 118 >30
Aged in Hot Air (Oven), 1,000 hours @ 135C Hardness (Shore A points) 81 +6 Tensile Strength (MPa) 22.9 +5 Elongation at Break (%) 130 24 Aged in Hot Air (Oven), 1,000 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 87 +12 Tensile Strength (MPa) 22.3 +2 Elongation at Break (%) 70 59 Aged in Esso Extra 5W30, 1,000 hours @ 135C Hardness (Shore A points) 76 +1 Tensile Strength (MPa) 20.0 8 Elongation at Break (%) 110 35 Volume (%) +6 Aged in Esso Extra 5W30, 1,500 hours @ 135C Hardness (Shore A points) 79 +4 Tensile Strength (MPa) 15.6 28 Elongation at Break (%) 85 50 Volume (%) +7 Aged in Esso Extra 5W30, 1,000 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 78 +3 Tensile Strength (MPa) 16.0 27 Elongation at Break (%) 85 50 Volume (%) +5 Aged in Esso Extra 5W30, 1,500 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 79 +4 Tensile Strength (MPa) 8.0 63 Elongation at Break (%) 75 32 Volume (%) +9 Aged in Dexron II ATF, 1,000 hours @ 135C Hardness (Shore A points) 76 +1 Tensile Strength (MPa) 19.5 11 Elongation at Break (%) 115 32 Volume (%) +7 Aged in Dexron II ATF, 1,500 hours @ 135C Hardness (Shore A points) 78 +3 Tensile Strength (MPa) 13.9 36 Elongation at Break (%) 65 62 Volume (%) +8 Aged in Dexron II ATF, 500 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 78 +3 Tensile Strength (MPa) 16.6 24 Elongation at Break (%) 85 50 Table 5-8.c Aged Properties of Wet Cylinder Liner and Transmission Seal, 70 Shore A
Physical Properties Cure 14 minutes at 180C Hardness (Shore A) 100% Modulus (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation at Break (%) Compression Set 168 hours @ 135C (%) 1000 hours @ 135C (%) 1500 hours @ 135C (%) 168 hours @ 150C (%) 1000 hours @ 150C (%) 1500 hours @ 150C (%) Table 5-8.b Properties of Wet Cylinder Liner and Transmission Seal, 70 Shore A 15 25 29 18 30 35 75 9.7 21.8 170
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Therban Compounds for ASTM D2000 M4DH 516

Therban A 3406 Therban LT XN 535C Elastomag 170 Powder
100 0 3 1 0.4 15 40 30 7 3 199.4
70 30 3 1 0.4 15 40 30 7 3 199.4
50 50 3 1 0.4 15 40 30 7 3 199.4
Vulkanox DDA Vulkanox ZMB 2/C5
N550 Carbon Black N990 Carbon Black TOTM Varox DBPH-50
Diak #7 TOTAL
Table 5-9.a Formulation for Therban Compounds for ASTM D 2000 M4DH 516
Properties
Compound Processing Properties Cure 14 minutes @ 177C Mooney Viscosity ML 1+4 @ 100C Mooney Scorch t 5 @ 125C (minutes) ODR t 2 (minutes) ODR t 90 (minutes) Compound Physical Properties Cure 14 minutes @ 177C Hardness (Shore A) 100% Modulus (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation at Break (%) Die C Tear Strength (kN/m) Gehman Torsional Stiffness T100 (C) Compression Set 22 hours @ 150C (%) 52 2.5 15.5 310 19.4 39 9 52 2.0 13.5 300 14.9 39 10 51 1.9 12.9 290 14.1 44 10 32.8 >30 1.9 10.8 29 >30 2.0 11.2 27.3 >30 2.0 11.2
Table 5-9.b Properties of Therban Compounds for ASTM D 2000 M4DH 516
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Aged in Hot Air (Oven), 70 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 100% Modulus (%) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Aged in ASTM Oil #1, 70 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 100% Modulus (%) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) Weight (%) Aged in IRM 903 Oil, 70 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 100% Modulus (%) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) Weight (%) 2 4 19 19 5.1 3.2 4 10 14 18 8.4 5.6 6 11 12 16 12 8.6 8 8 0 16 13 11 8 30 7 12 12 11 6 21 10 5 12 11 7 36 12 3 8 60 13 3 6 68 18 2
Table 5-9.c Aged Properties of Therban Compounds for ASTM D 2000 M4DH 516
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Ozone-Resistant Seal Compounds

Therban C 3446 Therban C 3467
100 1 2 1 0.4 45 1.5
100 1 2 1 0.4 45 2 0.5 2 0.5 154.4
100 1 2 1 0.4 2 45 2 0.5 2 0.5 2 156.4
100 1 2 1 0.4 2 45 2 0.5 2 0.5 2 156.4
100 1 2 1 0.4 2 45 2 0.5 2 0.5 2 156.4
100 1 2 1 0.4 2 45 2 0.5 2 0.5 2 156.4
Aktiplast PP Zinc Oxide Naugard 445 Vulkanox ZMB 2 Antilux 111 N550 Carbon Black Diak #7 Perkadox 1440
7 157.9
Vulkalent E Rhenocure IS60/5
Vulkacit Thiuram Vulkacit CZ Vulkazon AFS Vulkanox 4020 TOTAL
Table 5-10.a Formulation for Ozone-Resistant Seal Compounds
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Properties
Compound Processing Properties Mooney Viscosity ML 1+4 @ 100C Mooney Scorch t 5 @125C (minutes) Compound Physical Properties Hardness (Shore A) 100% Modulus (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation at Break (%) 71 4.9 24.4 330 70 3.2 30.2 580 68 2.8 29.8 580 67 2.5 30.1 575 68 2.9 28.2 595 68 2.9 28.3 575 78 84 62 62 71 71
13
34
31
21
36
25
Table 5-10.b Properties of Ozone Resistant Seal Compounds
Ozone Resistance
Ozone Resistance 200 phm/40C 1 week exposure, time to 1st crack 10% Strain 20% Strain 30% Strain 60% Strain None None None None 24 24 6 6 None None 36 7 None None None None None None None None None None None None
Ozone Resistance 200 phm/40C, Aged in Air (Oven), 72 hours @ 150C, 2 weeks exposure, time to 1st crack 10% Strain 20% Strain 30% Strain 60% Strain None None None None 48 36 8 8 None None 36 7 None None None 8 None None None None None None None None
Note: 1. Vulkazon AFS is an effective non-staining antiozonant for HNBR compounds provided the polymer contains less than 5% residual double bonds. It does not reduce the scorch safety of sulfur cured compounds as observed with the addition of Vulkanox 4020.
Table 5-10.c Aged Properties of Ozone-Resistant Seal Compounds
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Non-black Engine Seal, 70 Shore A

Therban A 3406

336 hours 1,008 hours
100.0 2.0 3.0 2.0 1.1 0.5 55.0 1.5 1.5 7.0 173.6 Aged in SAE 20W20 Oil @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Aged in Hot Air (Oven) @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%)
Maglite D-Bar Zinc Oxide Aktiplast PP
+5 10 11
168 hours
+5 10 25
672 hours
Vulkanox DDA Vulkanox ZMB 2 Vulkasil A1 SILQUEST A-174 Silane Diak #7 Perkadox 14/40 (Vul-Cup 40KE) TOTAL
6 +1 16
4 6 21
Table 5-11.a Formulation for Non-black Engine Seal
Table 5-11.c Aged Properties of Non-black Engine Seal
Properties
Compound Properties Mooney Viscosity ML 1+4 @ 100C Physical Properties @ 23C Hardness (Shore A) 100% Modulus (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation at Break (%) DIN Abrasion (mm3 loss) Compression Set, Method B 70 hours @ 150C (%) Temperature Retraction TR 10 (C) Physical Properties @ 10C Hardness (Shore A) 100% Modulus (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation at Break (%) Table 5-11.b Properties of Non-black Engine Seal 79 23.4 34.5 155 19 20 78 7.9 18.8 190 56 109
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Brake Seal, 60 Shore A

Therban LT XN 535C
Properties
100 4 2 1.1 0.5 1.5 1.5 30 28 3 5 6 2.2 7 191.8 1.186 Compound Properties Mooney Viscosity ML 1+4 @ 100C Cure 30 minutes @ 177C, 1.7 Hz, 1 arc Torque Range (dN.m) MH (dN.m) ML (dN.m) MHML (dN.m) t 1 (minutes) t 50 (minutes) t 90 (minutes) t 95 (minutes) Physical Properties Cure 15 minutes @ 177C Hardness (Shore A) 25% Modulus (MPa) 50% Modulus (MPa) 100% Modulus (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation at Break (%) DIN Abrasion (mm3 loss) Compression Set, Method B Cure 22 minutes @ 177C 70 hours @ 150C (%) Gehman Torsional Stiffness Cure 15 minutes @ 177C T2 (C) T5 (C) T10 (C) T100 (C) Die C Tear Strength (kN/m) Table 5-12.b Properties of Brake Seal 21 31 35 40 22.2 57 61 1.1 1.9 4.7 16.5 245 161 50 38.1 4.5 33.7 1.5 5.0 11.5 14.6 54.1
Elastomag 170P Vanfre AP2 Vulkanox HS
Vulkanox ZMB 2
Vulkazon AFS
Antilux 500 Wax
N550 Carbon Black N774 Carbon Black Zinc Oxide Paraplex G31
Plasthall TOTM Diak #7
Varox DBPH-50 TOTAL Specific Gravity Table 5-12.a Formulation for Brake Seal
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Actual Change
Aged in Hot Air (Oven), 168 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 25% Modulus (%) 50% Modulus (%) 100% Modulus (%) 200% Modulus (%) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) 80 2.5 4.6 9.5 17 17.9 215 19 12 127 102 29 8 12
Aged in Dot 3 Brake Fluid, 168 hours @ 121C Hardness (Shore A points) 25% Modulus (%) 50% Modulus (%) 100% Modulus (%) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) Weight (%) Aged in ASTM Oil #1, 168 hours @ 150C Hardness (Shore A points) 25% Modulus (%) 50% Modulus (%) 100% Modulus (%) 200% Modulus (%) Tensile Strength (%) Elongation at Break (%) Volume (%) Weight (%) Table 5-12.c Aged Properties of Brake Seal 68 1.1 2 5 14.9 17.4 240 7 5 6 13 5 2 2.6 2.4 40 0.47 1.1 3.6 9 175 21 57 42 23 45 29 37 44
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Appendix I Compounding Ingredients

Ingredients
Antilux 111
Chemical Name
blend of paraffins & microcrystalline waxes zinc salts of fatty acids polyethylene glycol triallyl isocyanurate dicumyl peroxide (40% active) dioctyl sebacate magnesium oxide precipitated hydrated amorphous silica precipitated hydrated amorphous silica N,N'-m-phenylenedimaleimide magnesium oxide magnesium silicate substituted diphenylamine low molecular wt. polyester bis (t-butyl-peroxy) diisopropylbenzene trioctyl trimellitate linear trimellitate dialkyl diether glutarate surface treated zinc oxide insoluble sulfur (95%) 1,2-polybutadiene (65% on calcium silicate)
Suppliers
Rhein Chemie Rhein Chemie Union Carbide DuPont Hercules Various Akrochem PPG PPG DuPont C.P. Hall Luzenac America Uniroyal Chemical C.P. Hall Hercules C.P. Hall C.P. Hall C.P. Hall New Jersey Zinc Rhein Chemie Summit Chemical CK Witco CK Witco PPG C.P. Hall Struktol Sartomer Akzo Chemie Akzo Chemie Morton Thiokol CK Witco
Aktiplast PP
Carbowax 3350 Diak #7
Di-Cup 40C DOS Elastomag 170 Hi-Sil 233
Hi-Sil 532EP HVA #2
Maglite D-Bar Mistron Vapor Naugard 445 Paraplex G31
Perkadox 14/40 Plasthall TOTM
Plasthall 810TM Plasthall -P7050 Protox 168 Rhenocure IS 60/5 Ricon 153-D SILQUEST Silane A 174
methacryloxypropyl trimethoxy silane coupling agent for fillers precipitated hydrated amorphous silica magnesium carbonate coated sulfur mixed aromatic/aliphatic ester trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate
SILQUEST Silane A 189 Silene 732D
Spider Sulfur Struktol WB300
SR 350 Trigonox 101 (45%) TAIC TP 95 SILQUEST RC 1 Silane
2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(t-butyl-peroxy) hexane, 45% triallyl isocyanurate di(butoxy-ethoxy-ethyl) adipate organo silicon coupling agent for mineral fillers
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Ingredients
Vanfre AP-2
Chemical Name
processing lubricant 2,5-dimethyl(t-butyl-peroxy) hexane (45%) bis(t-butyl-peroxy) diisopropylbenzene (40%) n-cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazole sulfenamide (CBS) benzothiazole disulfide (MBTS) 2-mercapto benzothiazole (MBT) tetramethyl thiuram disulfide (TMTD) tetramethyl thiuram monosulfide (TMTM) sulfonamide derivative (retarder) ether thioether plasticizer N-(1,3 dimethyl butyl)-N-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine styrenated diphenyl amine (SDPA) 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline, polymerized (TMQ) octylated diphenylamine (ODPA) zinc methylmercaptobenzimidazole (ZMMBI) sodium-aluminum silicate (medium activity) precipitated hydrated silica (low activity) precipitated hydrated silica (high activity) bis (1,2,3,6-tetrahydrobenzaldehyde pentaerythrityl acetal) tri-n-octyl-decyltrimellitate sodium aluminum silicate highly active zinc oxide (precipitated)
Suppliers
R.T. Vanderbilt R.T. Vanderbilt Hercules Bayer Bayer Bayer Bayer Bayer/RheinChemie Bayer Bayer Bayer Bayer/RheinChemie Bayer Bayer/RheinChemie Bayer Bayer Bayer Bayer Bayer Hls J.M. Huber Bayer
Varox DBPH-50 Vul-Cup 40KE
Vulkacit CZ Vulkacit DM Vulkacit Merkapto Vulkacit Thiuram
Vulkacit Thiuram MS Vulkalent E
Vulkanol OT Vulkanox 4020 (6PPD) Vulkanox DDA Vulkanox HS Vulkanox OCD Vulkanox ZMB 2 Vulkasil A1 Vulkasil N Vulkasil S Vulkazon AFS Witamoll 218 Zeolex 23 Zinkoxyd Aktiv
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Appendix II
Test Methods
Standard
ASTM D 395, Method B ASTM D 412
Test
Compression Set Tensile Strength Ultimate Elongation
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Therban Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber (HNBR) for High Quality Heat and Oil Resistant Seals and Gaskets

Technical Information Bulletin

Lit#FK-5003e 10.99 Page 1 of 32

Therban Elastomers 1. Introduction

Molecular Structure of Therban

Therban Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber (HNBR)

Fully Saturated Grades Therban A 3406 Therban A 3407 Therban A 3907

0.95 0.95 0.96 0.98 0.98

Therban XN 532A (A 4307)

Therban A 4555 (VP KA 8832)

4 5.5 2 2 5.5 5.5

0.95 0.95 0.96 0.96 0.98 0.98

Therban C 4550 (VP KA 8833)

Specialty Grades (Low-Temperature Technology) Therban XN 535C Therban VP KA 8798

5.5 0.9 max

0.9 max* 0.9 max*

Therban XQ 536 (ART 3425) Therban VP KA 8796

* of base polymer ** ML 1+4 @ 125C

Therban Product Line

2. Typical Therban Sealing Applications

Pump stators Blow out preventors

Typical Therban Sealing Applications

3. Compounding and Processing Overview

3.4 Processing Additives

3.6 Carbon Black Reinforcement

3.7 Mineral Fillers

Elongation Retention (% of original)

ATF Hot Air Engine Oil

Partially Unsaturated Grades contain between

Low Temperature Compression Set vs. Unsaturation

4.2 Excellent Resistance to High-Energy Radiation

VMQ 1200 900 600 300 0 10 20 30 40 50

FKM Therban A 3407

Resistance to High-Energy Radiation

4.3 Oil Resistance

in Engine Oil and Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)

120 100 80 60 40 20 0 NBR/ATF (130C) 7

Therban/ATF (130C) Therban/Engine Oil (130C)

NBR/Engine Oil (130C) 14

Volume Change (%)

30 25 20 15 10 5 Therban A 3407 34 Figure 4-5

72 hours @ 150C ASTM Oil #1 ASTM Oil #2 ASTM Oil #3

Volume Swell in ASTM Oils

4.4 Fuel Resistance

(72 hours @ 70C) (48 hours @ 23C)

Volume Swell in Fuel

4.5 Resistance to Sour Crude Oils/Corrosion Inhibitors

Aged 7 days @ 150C/100 bar Unaged

300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Therban A 3407

Figure 4-7a Tensile Strength

Figure 4-7b Elongation at Break

4.6 Resistance to Gas Permeation

Perbunan NT 3445 Therban A 3407

0.3 0.6 0.2

3.7 3.9 2.5

8.0 8.3 6.4

0.2 0.3 0.2

3.0 2.8 1.6

6.3 6.6 5.9