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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 3601-5
Second edition
2015-04-01
Corrected version
2016-06-01
Fluid power systems — O-rings —

Part 5:
Specification of elastomeric materials
for industrial applications
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Contents Page
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms, definitions, and symbols........................................................................................................................................................... 1
3.1 Terms and definitions........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
3.2 Symbols.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
4 Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
4.1 Commonly used elastomeric materials............................................................................................................................... 2
4.2 Curing systems......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
4.3 O-ring requirements............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
4.4 Detailed requirements of O-ring materials..................................................................................................................... 3
5 Designation system..........................................................................................................................................................................................12
6 Identification statement.............................................................................................................................................................................12
Annex A (informative) O-ring stress/strain and compression set testing...................................................................13

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Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 131, Fluid power systems, Subcommittee SC 7,
Sealing devices.
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ISO 3601 consists of the following parts, under the general title Fluid power systems — O-rings:
— Part 1: Inside diameters, cross-sections, tolerances and designation codes
— Part 2: Housing dimensions for general applications
— Part 3: Quality acceptance criteria
— Part 4: Anti-extrusion rings (back-up rings)
— Part 5: Suitability of elastomeric materials for industrial applications
This corrected version of ISO 3601-5:2015 incorporates the following corrections.
The arrangement and values in the headings and row 1 of Table 2 have been revised.
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Introduction
In fluid power systems, power is transmitted and controlled through a fluid (liquid or gas) under
pressure within an enclosed circuit. One component of such a system can be a toroidal sealing, an
O-ring. This part of ISO 3601 evaluates the suitability of a number of elastomeric materials (rubber)
which can be used for O-rings in industrial applications.

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Fluid power systems — O-rings —

Part 5:
Specification of elastomeric materials for industrial
applications
1 Scope
This part of ISO 3601 contains the material specification of a selection of standard elastomeric materials
(rubber) for O-rings used in general industrial applications. It also indicates the ability of the materials
to satisfy many of the requirements associated with fluid power components.
Only materials which are in universal usage are specified; other compounds are available and can be used.
The required physical properties and test methods (including test specimen) should be agreed upon
between equipment manufacturer/user and O-ring manufacturer/supplier.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
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indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
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ISO 37, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of tensile stress-strain properties
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ISO 48, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of hardness (hardness between 10 IRHD and
100 IRHD)
ISO 188, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Accelerated ageing and heat resistance tests
ISO 815:1, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of compression set — Part 1: At ambient
or elevated temperatures
ISO 1382, Rubber — Vocabulary
ISO 1629, Rubber and latices — Nomenclature
ISO 1817, Rubber, vulcanized — Determination of the effect of liquids
ISO 2921, Rubber, vulcanized — Determination of low-temperature retraction (TR test)
ISO 3601-1, Fluid power systems — O-rings — Part 1: Inside diameters, cross-sections, tolerances and
designation codes
ISO 5598, Fluid power systems and components — Vocabulary
ASTM D1414, Standard Test Methods for Rubber O-Rings
3 Terms, definitions, and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 3601-1, ISO 1382, and
ISO 5598 apply.
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3.2 Symbols
d1 inside diameter of O-ring
d2 cross section diameter of O-ring
4 Materials
4.1 Commonly used elastomeric materials

Table 1 gives a selection of elastomeric materials commonly used for O-rings in general industrial
applications.
Table 1 — Commonly used elastomeric materials for O-rings

Curing Nominal hardness (IRHD)b
Basic elastomer Codea
system °, CM
Acrylonitrile-butadiene NBR S 70, 90
Acrylonitrile-butadiene NBR P 75, 90
Hydrogenated NBR HNBR 75, 90
Fluorocarbon FKM 70, 75, 80, 90
Silicone VMQ 70
Ethylene-propylene-dieneiTeh STANDARD
EPDM S PREVIEW70, 80
Ethylene-propylene-diene EPDM P
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Polyacrylate ACM 70
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b
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See ISO 48.
4.2 Curing systems

An important process in moulding operations to make O-rings is vulcanization. Vulcanization is a
chemical process for converting rubber or related polymers into more durable and, in case of elastomers,
more elastic materials through the addition of sulfur or other equivalent “curatives.” These additives
modify the polymer by forming crosslinks between individual polymer chains.
The curing system used depends on the polymer type and the desired properties. Two of the most
widely and often used systems are sulfur (S) and peroxide (P) curing systems.
NOTE Not all curing systems are suitable for all elastomers.
4.3 O-ring requirements

The O-ring requirements of the basic elastomers according to Table 1 are specified in Table 2. This table
can be used for the inspection of production parts, incoming goods, or in case of complaints.
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Table 2 — O-ring requirements

NBR NBR EPDM EPDM Test
HNBR FKM VMQ ACM
S P S P method
Hardness (IRHD) °, CMc 70 90 75 90 75 90 70 75 80 90 70 70 80 70 80 70
Tolerance in
— —
hardness for
ISO 48 CM
d2 ≥ 1,60 mm °, CMc +5/-5
d2 < 1,60 mm °, CMc +5/-8
Compression set,
% 35 35 30 30 40 50 25 25 25 30 35 30 35 30 30 40
max. a
ISO 815-1,
Method A
24 (+0/-2) hb
°C 100 100 100 100 150 150 200 200 200 200 175 100 100 150 150 150
at temperature
Compression set,
% 50 50 40 40 45 50 30 30 30 30 40 40 40 35 35 50
max.
ISO 815-1,
for d2 ≥ 2,62 mm Method A
72 (+0/-2) hb °C 100 100 100 100 125 125 175 175 175 175 175 100 100 125 125 150
at temperature
Compression set,
% 50 50 45 50 45 50 30 30 30 30 50 45 45 35 35 50
max. a
for d2 < 2,62 mm

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b Purchaser and supplier should agree upon the duration of the compression set test.
c For indication of the hardness see ISO 48.
4.4 Detailed requirements of O-ring materials

Operating conditions shall be taken into consideration when O-ring materials are selected.
Therefore users should determine the compatibility of the O-ring material with the operational
parameters (e.g. fluid, temperature, pressure, etc.) of the application.
The detailed requirements of O-ring materials according to Table 1 are specified in Tables 3 to 10. These
tables should be used to qualify standard O-ring materials.

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Table 3 — O-ring material NBR (sulfur cured)

NBR
Test sulfur cured
Properties Unit Test method
specimen
70 90
Hardness (IRHD) °, M 2 mm sheet 70 ± 5 90 ± 5 ISO 48 M
Hardness (IRHD) °, CM O-ring a 70 ± 5 90 ± 5 ISO 48 CM
Tensile strength, min. MPa 2 mm sheet 12 10 ISO 37
Tensile strength, min. MPa O-ring a 10 8 ASTM D1414
Elongation at break, min. % 2 mm sheet 250 125 ISO 37
Elongation at break, min. % O-ring a 200 100 ASTM D1414
Compression set, max. ISO 815-1,
% O-ring a 35 35
24 (+0/-2) h at 100 °C Method A
Compression set, max. Button type B ISO 815-1,
% 40 40
72 (+0/-2) h at 100 °C ⌀ 13 mm × 6 mm Method A
% O-ring a 50 50
72 (+0/-2) h at 100 °C Method A
% 60 70
% O-ring a 65 75
336 (+0/-2) h at 100 °C Method A
Heat ageing, 72 (+0/-2) h / 100 °C — — — — ISO 188
Hardness change, max. °, M 2 mm sheet +8 +8 ISO 48 M
Hardness change, max. °, CM O-ring a +8 +8 ISO 48 CM
Heat ageing,168 (+0/-2) h / 100 °C — — — — ISO 188
Hardness change, max.
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Change of tensile strength % 2 mm sheet ±25 ±25 ISO 37
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Change of tensile strength % O-ring a ±25 ±30 ASTM D1414
Change of elongation at break % 2 mm sheet
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Change of elongation at break % O-ring a ±50 ±50 ASTM D1414
Cold flexibility TR10, (colder than) °C 2 mm sheet −20 −18 ISO 2921
Cold flexibility TR10, (colder than) °C O-ring a −20 −18 ISO 2921
Immersion test in ISO Oil No. 1
— — — — ISO 1817
72 (+0/-2) h / 100 °C
Volume change % 2 mm sheet +5/-15 +5/-15 ISO 1817
Volume change % O-ring a +5/-15 +5/-15 ISO 1817
Hardness change °, M 2 mm sheet +10/-6 +8/-5 ISO 48 M
Hardness change °, CM O-ring a +10/-6 +8/-5 ISO 48 CM
Immersion test in ISO Oil No.3
— — — — ISO 1817
72 (+0/-2) h / 100 °C
Volume change % 2 mm sheet +15/0 +15/0 ISO 1817
Volume change % O-ring a +15/0 +15/0 ISO 1817
NOTE Variations of physical properties (particularly hardness, see ISO 48) can occur between test sheets and O-rings made from the
same compound. For qualification, either test specimen (sheet or O-ring) is acceptable.
a O-ring size ISO 3601-1-214 (d1 = 24,99 mm; d2 = 3,53 mm).
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Table 4 — O-ring material NBR (peroxide cured)

NBR
Test peroxide cured
Properties Unit Test method
specimen
75 90
Hardness (IRHD) °, M 2 mm sheet 75 ± 5 90 ± 5 ISO 48 M
Hardness (IRHD) °, CM O-ring a 75 ± 5 90 ± 5 ISO 48 CM
Tensile strength, min. MPa 2 mm sheet 12 10 ISO 37
Tensile strength, min. MPa O-ring a 10 8 ASTM D1414
Elongation at break, min. % 2 mm sheet 150 90 ISO 37
Elongation at break, min. % O-ring a 150 90 ASTM D1414
% O-ring a 30 30
24 (+0/-2) h at 100 °C Method A
% 40 40
% O-ring a 40 40
72 (+0/-2) h at 100 °C Method A
% 50 60
% O-ring a 55 65
336 (+0/-2) h at 100 °C Method A
Heat ageing, 72 (+0/-2) h / 100 °C — — — — ISO 188
Hardness change, max. °, CM O-ring a +8 +8 ISO 48 CM
Heat ageing,168 (+0/-2) h / 100 °C — — — — ISO 188
Hardness change, max.
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Change of tensile strength % 2 mm sheet ±25 ±25 ISO 37
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Change of tensile strength % O-ring a ±25 ±25 ASTM D1414
Change of elongation at break % 2 mm sheet
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Change of elongation at break % O-ring a ±50 ±50 ASTM D1414
Cold flexibility TR10, (colder than) °C 2 mm sheet −20 −18 ISO 2921
Cold flexibility TR10, (colder than) °C O-ring a −20 −18 ISO 2921
Immersion test in ISO Oil No. 1
— — — — ISO 1817
72 (+0/-2) h / 100 °C
Volume change % 2 mm sheet +5/-15 +5/-15 ISO 1817
Volume change % O-ring a +5/-15 +5/-15 ISO 1817
Immersion test in ISO Oil No.3
— — — — ISO 1817
72 (+0/-2) h / 100 °C
Volume change % 2 mm sheet +15/0 +15/0 ISO 1817
Volume change % O-ring a +15/0 +15/0 ISO 1817
NOTE Variations of physical properties (particularly hardness, see ISO 48) can occur between test sheets and O-rings made from the
same compound. For qualification either test specimen (sheet or O-ring) is acceptable.
a O-ring size ISO 3601-1-214 (d1 = 24,99 mm; d2 = 3,53 mm).

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d1 inside diameter of O-ring

d2 cross section diameter of O-ring

4.1 Commonly used elastomeric materials

Table 1 — Commonly used elastomeric materials for O-rings

4.2 Curing systems

4.3 O-ring requirements

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Table 2 — O-ring requirements

Hardness (IRHD) °, CMc 70 90 75 90 75 90 70 75 80 90 70 70 80 70 80 70

d2 < 1,60 mm °, CMc +5/-8

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Table 3 — O-ring material NBR (sulfur cured)

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