Nitrile rubber is best suited for applications where resistance to oil, fuel and chemicals is required. NBR is commonly used for industrial and automotive applications, in products such as fuel and oil handling hoses, seals, grommets, hydraulic hoses, and o-rings

DESCRIPTION AND PROPERTIES TABLE

MATERIAL NAME(S)Nitrile/Buna N
MATERIAL CODESASTM D1418: NBR ASTM D2000: BF, BG, BK, CH
SERVICE TEMPERATURE RANGE-40F to 250F
RECOMMENDED USAGEOil, petroleum and high wear
NON RECOMMENDED USAGEOzone, tear, ketones and ester
DUROMETER RANGE30-95 Shore A
MOST COMMON APPLICATIONIndustrial and automotive, in products such as fuel and oil handling hoses, seals grommets, hydraulic hoses, and o-rings.