Neoprene (Chloroprene Rubber, CR) offers a balanced, cost-effective profile of weather, ozone and moderate oil/chemical resistance, plus good flame resistance relative to other general-purpose elastomers. FITCO supplies neoprene where a project needs an economical outdoor-rated seal or gasket without FKM-level chemical exposure.
| Temperature range | -40°C to +120°C |
|---|---|
| Hardness range | 40–90 Shore A |
| Relative cost | $ |
| Resists | Weathering, ozone, moderate oils and greases, flame (self-extinguishing grades) |
| Avoid with | Aromatic/chlorinated solvents, strong oxidizing acids, high-temperature service |
| Standards | AS568 / ISO 3601 / BS 4518 |
Neoprene isn't a single formulation — the grade below matters as much as the base compound once your application gets specific.
The standard neoprene grade for outdoor gaskets, mounts and moderate-oil-exposure sealing — the most economical option when FKM-level chemical resistance isn't required.
A compound variant formulated for self-extinguishing flame performance, specified for cable/conduit seals and enclosures with fire-safety requirements beyond standard neoprene.
Not sure which sub-grade fits your application? Send us your fluid, temperature and pressure and our engineers will confirm — send an enquiry →
General-purpose seal for mineral oils, fuels and hydraulic fluids.
-20°C to +200°CHigh-temperature, chemical-resistant sealing for oil & gas and process industries.
-15°C to +327°CNear-universal chemical resistance for the most demanding process seals.
Send us your fluid, temperature and pressure — our engineers will confirm the compound.
