Appropriate Useful Temperature Limits for Various 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
PVC
0
-10
-50
Approximate High Temperature Limit (F)
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.