Type

Benefits

Caution

Natural Rubber

• Excellent flexibility, grip and barrier properties

• Resistance against abrasion, cut and tear

• Durable in temperature range 17 ^oC to 100^oC

• Resistant to water-soluble chemicals Fair protection against the ketones and aldehydes

• Could cause allergic reactions in rare instances

• Poor resistance against petroleum and oil-based chemicals

• Poor flame resistance

Nitrile

• Outstanding resistance against chemicals, particularly hydrocarbons including petroleum derivatives

• Resistance against abrasion, cut and puncture

• Poor resistance to tear

• Poor resistance to ketones and aromatic solvents

Neoprene

• Offers board spectrum chemical protection-oils, acids and ketones

• Excellent tactile properties

• Better resistance to ageing on exposure to sunlight, ozone and weather

• Lower abrasion, cut, tear and puncture resistance