Appropriate Useful Temperature Limits for Various Polymers | |||
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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 |
PVC | 0 | -10 | -50 |
Polymer: | Continuous Exposure | Intermittent Exposure | Short-term Exposure |
Cotton | 200 | 300 | 400 |
Kevlar® | 300 | 600 | 900 |
Natural Rubber | 170 | 300 | 350 |
Neoprene | 200 | 300 | 400 |
Nitrile | 250 | 300 | 400 |
Nylon | 150 | 175 | 200 |
Polyester | 150 | 175 | 200 |
PVC | 150 | 175 | 200 |
*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. |