Elastomers/TPEs

General Purpose Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (General Purpose)

SBR is one of the most widely used synthetic rubbers, balancing cost and performance. It provides excellent resistance to abrasion and cracking, making it a staple in the tire industry.

SBRBuna S
Manufacturers
3
Grades
3
Applications
5
Equivalents
0

Physical Properties

Density
0.92 - 0.95 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.5 %
Transparency
Opaque
Shrinkage
1.5 - 2.0 %

Mechanical Properties

Young's Modulus
0.02 - 0.06 GPa
Tensile Strength
15 - 25 MPa
Elongation at Break
400 - 600 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
N/A

Thermal Properties

Glass Transition Temperature
-50 to -60 °C
Melting Point
N/A
Continuous Service Temperature
-40 to 70 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
N/A

Electrical Properties

Dielectric Constant
3.0 - 3.5
Volume Resistivity
10^12 - 10^13 Ohm-cm
Dielectric Strength
10 - 20 kV/mm

Chemical Resistance

Acids
Fair
Bases
Good
Solvents
Poor (swells in hydrocarbon oils)
UV Resistance
Fair

Sustainability

Recyclability
Limited
Recycling Code
N/A
Carbon Footprint
Moderate

Manufacturing compatibility

Emulsion PolymerizationMoldingExtrusion

Applications

Tires
Footwear
Hoses
Belts
Conveyor belts

Available grades

SBR 1502SBR 1712SBR 1776

Manufacturers

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