COMPOUND DATA SHEET
Parker O-Ring & Engineered Seals Division (OES) North America
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MATERIAL REPORT
LTR: 104630
Title: Evaluation of Parker Compound E0540-80
Elastomer Type: Ethylene-Propylene Rubber (EPR, EPDM)
Purpose: To obtain typical test data.
Specification: ASTM D2000 M5CA815 A25 B35 EA14 F19
Color: Black
Recommended Temperature Range: -70°F to 250°F
Recommended For: Hot water and Steam up to 300°F, glycol based brake fluids
(DOT3 and DOT4), silicone based brake fluids (DOT5),
many organic and inorganic acids, cleaning agents, sodium
and potassium alkalis, many polar solvents (alcohols,
ketones, esters), ozone, aging and weather resistant.
Not Recommended For: Mineral oil products (oils, greases and fuels)
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Parker O-Ring and Engineered Seals (OES) Division North America
REPORT DATA
Original Physical Properties Test Method Spec Limits Test Results
Hardness, Shore A, pts. ASTM D2240 80 ± 5 77
Tensile Strength, psi. min ASTM D412 1500 2258
Ultimate Elongation, % ASTM D412 150 223
(A25) Dry Heat Resistance, 70 hrs. @ 125°C
Hardness Change, pts ASTM D865 + 10 +2
Tensile Change, % - 20 -8
Elongation Change, % - 40 -3
(B35) Compression Set (Plied), 22 hrs. @ 125°C
Percent of Original Deflection, max ASTM D395 Method B 50 10
(EA14) Fluid Immersion, H2O, 70 hrs. @ 125°C
Volume Change % ASTM D471 ±5 +2
(F19) Low Temperature Brittleness
Nonbrittle after 3 min @ 55°C ASTM D2137 report Pass
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