hydrogenated NBR

chemical compound

Also known as: HNBR

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Hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR) is a specialized form of nitrile rubber (NBR), which is a synthetic rubber created from a copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene. NBR is valued for its exceptional resistance to oils and is used in applications like fuel hoses and gaskets.12

HNBR is a modified version of NBR that offers enhanced durability. It is highly resistant to both heat and oxidative breakdown, and it maintains flexibility even at lower temperatures. This makes HNBR suitable for demanding environments where standard NBR might degrade.12

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major industrial polymers
Nitrile rubber (nitrile-butadiene rubber, NBR)
A hydrogenated version, abbreviated as HNBR, is also highly resistant to thermal and oxidative deterioration and remains flexible at lower temperatures.
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A hydrogenated version, abbreviated as HNBR, is also highly resistant to thermal and oxidative deterioration and remains flexible at lower temperatures.
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