Parker Seal Group
NBR Nitrile Ruber

Nitrile rubber (NBR) is the general term for acrylonitrile butadiene copolymer. The acrylonitrile content of nitrile sealing compounds varies considerably (18% to 50%) and influences the physical properties of the finished material.  

The higher the acrylonitrile content, the better the resistance to oil and fuel. At the same time, elasticity and resistance to compression set is adversely affected. In view of these opposing realities, a compromise is often drawn, and a medium acrylonitrile content selected. NBR has good mechanical properties when compared with other elastomers and high wear resistance. NBR is not resistant to weathering and ozone. See Figure 2-2.

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Heat resistance: Up to 100°C (212°F) with shorter life @ 121°C (250°F).

Cold flexibility: Depending on individual compound, between -34°C and -57°C (-30°F and -70°F).

Chemical resistance: 

  • Aliphatic hydrocarbons (propane, butane, petroleum oil, mineral oil and grease, diesel fuel, fuel oils) vegetable and mineral oils and greases.
  • HFA, HFB and HFC hydraulic fluids.
  • Dilute acids, alkali and salt solutions at low temperatures.
  • Water (special compounds up to 100°C) (212°F).

Not compatible with:

  • Fuels of high aromatic content (for flex fuels a special compound must be used).
  • Aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene).
  • Chlorinated hydrocarbons (trichloroethylene).
  • Polar solvents (ketone, acetone, acetic acid, ethylene-ester).
  • Strong acids.
  • Brake fluid with glycol base.
  • Ozone, weather and atmospheric aging.

N0545-40

AMS 3201

-45 to 225°F

Black

 N0299-50

AMS 3205, UL Listed

-55 to 225°F

Black

 NL151-50 (8315)

Internally Lubed

-55 to 225°F

Black

 N0406-60

General Purpose

-40 to 225°F

Black

 N0525-60

AMS 3212, AMS 3220

-25 to 250°F

Black

 N1219-60

NSF 51, FDA

-30 to 225°F

Black

 NF284-60 (1053)

Fuel Resistant

-25 to 250°F

Black

 NF162-65 (1106)

Fuel Resistant, UL Listed

-25 to 250°F

Black

 N0506-65

AMS 7271

-70 to 180°F

Black

 NX352-70 (7727)

Carboxylated

-25 to 250°F

Black

 NJ253-70 (7077)

FDA

-35 to 212°F

Black

 NF153-70 (7657)

Fuel Resistant, UL Listed, SAE 120R1 CL2

-70 to 180°F

Black

 NA151-70 (8307)

General Purpose

-30 to 250°F

Black

 NL153-70 (8317)

Internally Lubed

-30 to 250°F

Black

 47-071

AMS-R-7362

-60 to 180°F

Black

 N0103-70

Low Temperature

-55 to 225°F

Black

 N0287-70

Synthetic Lubes, AMS 7272

-35 to 250°F

Black

 N0497-70

Low Swell, SAE 120R1 CL2, UL Listed

-35 to 212°F

Black

 N0602-70

General Purpose, AMS-P-5315, Low Temperature

-70 to 180°F

Black

 N0674-70

General Purpose, Mil-G-21569, CL1, UL Listed

-30 to 250°F

Black

 N0757-70

NSF 61, UL Listed

-30 to 225°F

Black

 N0818-70

Internally Lubed

-30 to 250°F

Black

 N0828-70

Internally Lubed, Low Set

-30 to 225°F

Black

 N1069-70

FDA

-30 to 180°F

Black

 N1220-70

NSF 51, FDA

-30 to 225°F

Black

 N1470-70

General Purpose

-40 to 225°F

Black

 N1499-70

General Purpose, UL Listed

-30 to 250°F

Black

 N1510-70

NSF 61

-30 to 225°F

Black

 N1517-70

NSF 61

-30 to 225°F

Black

 N1527-70 (67147)

UL Listed

-30 to 225°F

Black

 NW163-75 (40601)

Internally Lubed

-30 to 225°F

Rust

 NM156-75 (7377)

Good Low Temperature

-65 to 225/250°F

Black

 N0304-75

Mil-P-25732

-65 to 225/250°F

Black

 N0508-75

FDA, USDA

-30 to 180°F

Black

 N0756-75

AMS-P-83461

-65 to 250/275°F

Black

 N0951-75

High Temperature, Low Compression Set

-25 to 275°F

Black

 N1500-75

Low Swell, Fuel Applications, UL Listed

-35 to 212°F

Black

 N1565-75 (67027)

UL Listed

-30 to 225°F

Black

 N1591-75 (67357)

UL Listed

-30 to 225°F

Black

 NA155-80 (7538)

Abrasion Resistant

-25 to 250°F

Black

 N0750-80

Carboxylated

-25 to 250°F

Black

 N1090-85

"ELF" Pnuematic, Carboxylated

-25 to 225°F

Black

 NB107-90 (1927)

Extrusion Resistant

-25 to 225°F

Black

 N0300-90

Parbaks Only

-40 to 180°F

Black

 N0507-90

AMS-P-5510, Low Temperature

-65 to 180°F

Black

 N0552-90

General Purpose

-30 to 250°F

Black

 N0702-90

Low Compression Set

-30 to 275°F

Black

 N1059-90

Low Compression Set

-30 to 275°F

Black

 N1444-90

Parbaks only

-30 to 250°F

Black

 N1490-90

General Purpose

-30 to 250°F

Black

 NB194-90

Low Compression Set, Extrusion Resistant

-30 to 250°F

Black

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