Sheeting Selection Criteria
| Application | Natural /SBR | Neoprene | Nitrile | EPDM | Butyl | Silicone | Viton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | Poor | Poor | Good | Poor | Poor | Poor | Excellent |
| Lubricating Oils | Poor | Fair | Good | Poor | Poor | Good | Excellent |
| Acid | Fair | Fair | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Fair | Good |
| Alkali | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Excellent | Fair | Fair |
| Hydraulic Fluid (Phospates) | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Poor |
| Hydraulic Fluid (Silicates) | Poor | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor | Good |
| Abrasion Resistance | Excellent | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Good |
| Tear Strength | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Good | Poor | Fair |
| Impact Resistance | Excellent | Good | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | Fair |
| Resilience | Excellent | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Fair |
| Impermeable to Gases | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Excellent | Poor | Excellent |
| Compression Set | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Good | Good |
| Water (Non Potable) | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |