NEOPRENE (Chloroprene Rubber) Product Overview
NEOPRENE is a versatile synthetic rubber introduced in the early 20th century and validated through decades of industrial use.
Developed to address natural rubber’s poor oil resistance, its balanced material properties keep it widely used worldwide across thousands of applications.
Excellent oil & chemical resistance: Strong resistance to waxes, fats, lubricants, and most petroleum products
Good resistance to alkalis and diluted acids/salts
Outstanding weathering & ozone resistance: Long-term UV and environmental aging durability
Water resistance & burial stability: No corrosion or degradation in long-term immersion or underground exposure
Stable mechanical strength: Excellent flex, twist, and compression-set resistance
High-temperature: Continuous 80–95°C, intermittent up to 120°C
Does not melt; overheating may cause hardening or loss of elasticity
Low-temperature: Operates between –20°C and –25°C; special grades withstand –55°C
Wire & cable jacketing
Industrial gaskets, hoses, belts, tapes
Construction sealants and structural bearings
Foam products (wetsuits, insulation pads)
Adhesives, coatings, sealants
Automotive, machinery, agriculture components
Extruded and molded products
Footwear, paper, packaging products
Comonomer: Sulfur
Excellent crack resistance, low-temperature flexibility, and bending durability
Mooney viscosity 41–61
Medium crystallization rate
Wetsuits
V-belts
Hydraulic hoses