Temperature Limits for Polymers

Appropriate Useful Temperature Limits for Various Polymers
Approximate Low Temperature Limit (F)
Polymer:Continuous
Exposure
Intermittent
Exposure
Short-term
Exposure
Cotton-50-75-100
Kevlar®-20-40-60
Natural Rubber-10-25-50
Neoprene-10-25-40
Nitrile-20-20-40
Nylon-20-40-60
Polyester-20-40-60
PVC0-10-50
Approximate High Temperature Limit (F)
Polymer:Continuous
Exposure
Intermittent
Exposure
Short-term
Exposure
Cotton200300400
Kevlar®300600900
Natural Rubber170300350
Neoprene200300400
Nitrile250300400
Nylon150175200
Polyester150175200
PVC150175200
*This Temperature chart is to be used an a General guide only. It does not reflect or is to be used as a warranty of product performance. Because of the huge variances in field conditions verses controlled Environments, Global Glove and Safety MFG. Inc. disclaims all warranties written or Implied as to Product performance.