Elastomers/TPEs

High-Temperature Oil-Resistant Ethylene Acrylic Elastomer Ethylene Acrylic Elastomer (AEM)

AEM provides a superior balance of heat, oil, and ozone resistance, often used in demanding automotive applications where extended service life is critical.

AEMVamac®
Manufacturers
2
Grades
3
Applications
4
Equivalents
0

Physical Properties

Density
1.00 - 1.10 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.3 - 0.6 %
Transparency
Opaque
Shrinkage
1.5 - 2.5 %

Mechanical Properties

Young's Modulus
0.02 - 0.05 GPa
Tensile Strength
10 - 20 MPa
Elongation at Break
200 - 500 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
N/A

Thermal Properties

Glass Transition Temperature
-15 to 5 °C
Melting Point
N/A
Continuous Service Temperature
-40 to 175 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
N/A

Electrical Properties

Dielectric Constant
5.5 - 6.5
Volume Resistivity
10^10 - 10^12 Ohm-cm
Dielectric Strength
10 - 15 kV/mm

Chemical Resistance

Acids
Good
Bases
Good
Solvents
Good resistance to petroleum oils, greases, and automotive fluids; Poor resistance to aromatic hydrocarbons
UV Resistance
Good

Sustainability

Recyclability
Limited
Recycling Code
N/A
Carbon Footprint
Moderate to High

Manufacturing compatibility

Monomer SynthesisMoldingExtrusion

Applications

Automotive seals and gaskets
Transmission components
Vibration dampers
Hoses

Available grades

AEM 50AEM 60AEM 70

Manufacturers

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