EPDM O-Rings (Ethylene Propylene) Selection Guide
EPDM o-rings, or ethylene propylene o-rings, are a family of synthetic elastomers with lower cost steam and chemical resistance, particularly for applications involving solvents, acids and other mild chemicals. Marco Rubber has the world’s largest inventory network of EPDM o-rings and made on demand custom manufacturing often without tooling fees, so the EPDM o-rings you need are always available. Whether it’s for water systems, braking systems, medical, pharmaceutical, food or dairy use, you can count on Marco Rubber to deliver your o-rings fast and efficiently.
EPDM o-rings from Marco Rubber are in-stock and ready to ship (custom specifications can typically be accommodated with no additional tooling fees within a few weeks). Leverage the direct pricing power of the world's largest o-ring inventory network and order EPDM o-rings online today!
Common Names
EPDM, Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Rubber
Typical Applications and Products
Ethylene-Propylene rubbers make up a family of synthetic elastomers characterized by excellent chemical and thermal resistance. EPDM materials are most commonly used in applications involving solvents, acids, brake fluids, and other aggressive chemicals. It is also known for its resistance to high temperature steam. EPDM has very poor compatibility with most mineral and petroleum based oils and is seldom used in those applications.
- Resistant to acids
- Resistant to bases
- Resistant to steam
- Resistant to greases
- Resistant to phosphate ester hydraulic fluids
- Resistant to weathering and sunlight
- Resistant to silicone oils
- Resistant to glycol brake fluids (DOT 3, 4, 5.1)
- Resistant to cleaning agents
- Resistant to ketones
- Resistant to brake fluids
- Resistant to some acids
- Resistant to steam <300ºF
- Not resistant to alternative fuels
- Not resistant to common fuels
- Not resistant to mineral oils
- Not resistant to aliphatic hydrocarbons
- Not resistant to aromatic hydrocarbons
- Not resistant to petroleum oils
- Not resistant to concentrated acids
- Not resistant to halogenated solvents
- Not resistant to non-polar solvents
- Not resistant to kerosene
Mechanical Properties
| Good Compression Set Resistance |
| Good Heat Stability |
| Fair Shorter Term Resilience |
| Good Permeation Resistance |
| Excellent Electrical Insulator |
EPDM Compatibility
| Marco Compound Number | Datasheet | Hardness (Shore A) | Color | Low Temp | High Temp | Features | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compound: E1000 | Datasheet:  | Hardness: 70 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -65 °F (-55 °C) | High Temp: 300 °F (150 °C) | Description: Peroxide cured for improved aging, thermal and chemical stability. NSF61 compliant for drinking water applications and FDA compliant per 21 CFR 177.2600. Compare to Parker E1549-70 and Parco 5323-70. | |
| Compound: E1001 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 80 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -65 °F (-55 °C) | High Temp: 300 °F (150 °C) | Description: | |
| Compound: E1005 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 70 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -65 °F (-55 °C) | High Temp: 265 °F (130 °C) | Description: General purpose sulfur cured EPDM. Low cost compound with large stocked inventory. Alternative hardness and color options available. Compare to Parker E0603-70. | |
| Compound: E1055 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 70 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -65 °F (-55 °C) | High Temp: 300 °F (150 °C) | Description: Peroxide cured for improved aging, thermal, and chemical stability. Large stocked inventory. Alternative hardness and color options available. | |
| Compound: E1069 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 70 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -65 °F (-55 °C) | High Temp: 250 °F (125 °C) | Description: NSF61 compliant for drinking water applications. Internally lubricated with Struktol. | |
| Compound: E1071 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -50 °F (-50 °C) | High Temp: 260 °F (130 °C) | Description: Conductive silver plated nickel filler for EMI / RFI shielding applications. Compare to Parker Chomerics E6434. | |
| Compound: E1074 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 70 | Color: Off-white | Low Temp: -65 °F (-55 °C) | High Temp: 300 °F (150 °C) | Description: USP Class VI, 3A-Dairy, USDA, and FDA compliant. | |
| Compound: E1077 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -25 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 215 °F (100 °C) | Description: Conductive nickel plated graphite filler for EMI / RFI shielding applications. Compare to Parker Chomerics E6306. | |
| Compound: E1087 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 80 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -65 °F (-55 °C) | High Temp: 300 °F (150 °C) | Description: Compounded to have an extemely high tensile strength. Peroxide cured for improved aging, thermal, and chemical stability. | |
| Compound: E1097 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 70 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -65 °F (-55 °C) | High Temp: 300 °F (150 °C) | Description: Peroxide cured, NSF61, 3A-Dairy, USDA, and FDA compliant. Improved chloramine resistance. | |
| Compound: E1100 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 70 | Color: Tan | Low Temp: -50 °F (-50 °C) | High Temp: 270 °F (135 °C) | Description: Silver & Aluminum filled EPDM for conductivity, and EMI & RFI Shielding. | |
| Compound: E1118 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -45 °F (-45 °C) | High Temp: 300 °F (150 °C) | Description: Nuclear safe, improved radiation resistance, low extractables. Compare to James Walker Shieldseal 663. | |
| Compound: E1121 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 90 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -60 °F (-50 °C) | High Temp: 550 °F (290 °C) | Description: Y267 cured for greatly improved steam resistance. High hardness compound with excellent Explosive Decompression (ED) resistance. Compare to Parker e0962-90. | |
| Compound: E1130 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 70 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -65 °F (-55 °C) | High Temp: 300 °F (150 °C) | Description: NSF51 compliant for food contact. |
The information on this page is to the best of our knowledge accurate and reliable. However, Marco Rubber makes no warranty, expressed or implied, that parts manufactured from this material will perform satisfactorily in the customer's application. It's the customer's responsibility to evaluate parts prior to use.
The temperature ranges presented on this page are approximations for dry air service only and should not be used to determine design specifications or end-use temperature limits. Actual temperature range of a compound in an end-use application is highly dependent on part type, hardware configuration, applied forces, chemical media, pressure and thermal cycling effects, and other factors. The most practical way of determining an end-use temperature range is testing in the actual application conditions. Consult a Marco Engineer for more details.
EPDM Temperature Range:
Choose Marco Rubber & Plastics for your EPDM O-Rings
As the world's largest o-ring inventory network, Marco Rubber's direct purchasing power can deliver substantial savings on Buna-N o-rings. Our custom size Buna-N o-rings can typically be supplied without additional tooling fees within a few weeks. Order EPDM o-rings online today, call 800-775-6525 to discuss your specific application with a product expert or get a quote in under 60 minutes.
