Butyl Rubber (IIR)
Butyl (isobutylene, isoprene rubber, IIR) is produced by
many companies in different types and varies widely in
isoprene content. Isoprene is necessary for proper vulcanization.
Butyl has a very low permeability rate and good
electrical properties.
Heat resistance
• Up to approximately 121°C (250°F).
Cold flexibility
• Down to approximately -59°C (-75°F ).
Chemical resistance
• Hot water and steam up to 121°C (250°F).
• Brake fluids with glycol base.
• Many acids (see Fluid Compatibility Tables in Section
VII).
• Salt solutions.
• Polar solvents, e.g. alcohols, ketones and esters.
• Poly-glycol based hydraulic fluids (HFC fluids) and
phosphate-ester bases (HFD-R fluids).
• Silicone oil and grease.
• Ozone, aging and weather resistant.
Not compatible with:
• Mineral oil and grease.
• Fuels.
• Chlorinated hydrocarbons.