NEOPRENE (Chloroprene Rubber) Product Overview
NEOPRENE is a versatile synthetic rubber developed in the early 20th century and validated across decades of industrial applications.
Created to overcome natural rubber’s poor oil resistance, it remains widely used worldwide due to its well-balanced material properties.
Excellent oil & chemical resistance: Strong resistance to waxes, fats, lubricants, and most petroleum products
Good alkali and diluted acid/salt resistance
Outstanding weathering & ozone resistance: Long-term UV and aging durability
Water resistance & burial stability: No corrosion or degradation in long-term immersion or soil exposure
Stable mechanical strength: Excellent bending, twisting, and compression-set resistance
High-temperature: Continuous 80–95°C, intermittent up to 120°C
Does not melt; excessive heat may cause hardening or elasticity loss
Low-temperature: Performs at –20°C to –25°C; special grades operate down to –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, and agricultural components
Extruded and molded products
Footwear, paper, and packaging products
Comonomer: None
Excellent overall performance
Mooney viscosity 42–51
Fast crystallization rate
General industrial products
Suitable for compression molding