NEOPRENE (Chloroprene Rubber) Product Overview
NEOPRENE is a versatile synthetic rubber introduced in the early 20th century and validated through decades of industrial use.
Originally developed to overcome the oil-resistance limitations of natural rubber, its unique property balance keeps it widely used across many industries today.
Excellent oil & chemical resistance: Highly resistant to waxes, fats, lubricants, and most petroleum products
Good resistance to alkalis and diluted acids/salts: Stable in diluted mineral acids and inorganic salt solutions
Weather & ozone resistance: Long-term UV and environmental aging resistance with proper formulation
Water resistance & burial stability: Suitable for long-term water immersion or underground use without degradation
Stable physical strength: Good resistance to bending, twisting, and compression set
High-temperature: Continuous 80–95°C, intermittent up to 120°C (depending on formulation)
Does not melt at high temperatures but may harden or lose elasticity if overheated
Low-temperature: Usable at –20°C to –25°C with minimal property change
Special grades can withstand –55°C extreme cold
NEOPRENE is widely used in industrial, construction, transportation, electronics, and consumer products, including:
Wire & cable jacketing
Industrial gaskets, hoses, belts, tapes
Construction sealants and structural bearing pads
Foam products (wetsuits, insulation pads)
Adhesives, coatings, sealants
Automotive, machinery, agricultural equipment
Extruded and molded parts
Footwear, paper, and packaging products
Comonomer: 2,3-dichloro-1,3-butadiene
Excellent overall physical properties
Mooney viscosity 42–52
Fast crystallization rate
Anti-abrasion rubber
Specialized industrial products