NORDEL ™ EPDM Product Selection Guide NORDEL™ EPDM products are members of Dow’s family of ethylene propylene diene terpolymers and feature the widest range of ethylene content available in the industry. These high-quality, virtu- ally gel-free polymers provide improved yield, scrap reduction, and unparalleled polymer cleanliness. NORDEL™ EPDM is made using Dow’s proprietary advanced molecular catalyst (AMC) technology in a solution process, and is sold in both bale form and as free flowing pellets. ® ™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow 40 50 60 70 80 90 Mooney Viscosity, ML (1 + 4) at 125°C, MU 3640 4760P 4640 5565 4570 4520 130 110 90 70 50 30 10 4770P 4820P 4571 XFM 4771 XFL 4725P 3760P 3765 XFL 3720P 3722P 3745P Diene Level Very Low, <1% Medium, 1-3% High, 3-6% Very High, >6% 4785HM Oil-Extended 6555 OE Ethylene, wt % Amorphous Bale Semi-crystalline Pellet 3430 6565 XFC 6530 XFC NORDEL ™ EPDM OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL POLYMER CLEANLINESS Figure 1: Property Ranges of NORDEL ™ EPDM Products (1,2) (1) Data per tests conducted by Dow. Additional information available upon request. Properties shown are typical, not to be construed as specifications. Users should confirm results by their own tests. (2) Suffix designations: XFC = extra fast cure; XFL = extra filler loading; XFM = extra fast mixing; OE = oil extended; P or HM = pellet form; no suffix = bale form.
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NORDEL™ EPDM Product Selection GuideNORDEL™ EPDM products are members of Dow’s family of ethylene propylene diene terpolymers and feature the widest range of ethylene content available in the industry. These high-quality, virtu-ally gel-free polymers provide improved yield, scrap reduction, and unparalleled polymer cleanliness. NORDEL™ EPDM is made using Dow’s proprietary advanced molecular catalyst (AMC) technology in a solution process, and is sold in both bale form and as free flowing pellets.
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Figure 1: Property Ranges of NORDEL™ EPDM Products(1,2)
(1) Data per tests conducted by Dow. Additional information available upon request. Properties shown are typical, not to be construed as specifications. Users should confirm results by their own tests.
(2) Suffix designations: XFC = extra fast cure; XFL = extra filler loading; XFM = extra fast mixing; OE = oil extended; P or HM = pellet form; no suffix = bale form.
Table 1: Typical Properties and Applications of NORDEL™ EPDM(1)
Product GradeMooney Viscosity, ML 1+4 at 125°C
(ASTM D1646)
Oil, phr (Dow Test Method)
Ethylene, Mass % (ASTM D3900)
ENB, Mass % (ASTM D6047)
MWD Characteristics
(Dow Test Method)
NORDEL™ 3430 27 — 42 0.7 Narrow
NORDEL™ 3640 40 — 55 1.8 Medium
NORDEL™ 3720P 20 — 70 0.6 Broad
NORDEL™ 3722P 18 — 71 0.5 Medium
NORDEL™ 3745P 45 — 70 0.5 Narrow
NORDEL™ 3760P 63 — 67 2.2 Medium
NORDEL™ 3765 XFL 65 — 67 2.5 Broad
NORDEL™ 4520 20 — 50 4.9 Medium
NORDEL™ 4570 70 — 50 4.9 Medium
NORDEL™ 4571 XFM 70 — 47 4.9 Broad
NORDEL™ 4640 40 — 55 4.9 Medium
NORDEL™ 4725P 25 — 70 4.9 Broad
NORDEL™ 4760P 60 — 67 4.9 Medium
NORDEL™ 4770P 70 — 70 4.9 Medium
NORDEL™ 4771 XFL 70 — 71 4.9 Broad
NORDEL™ 4785HM 85 — 68 4.9 Medium
NORDEL™ 4820P 20 — 85 4.9 Narrow
NORDEL™ 5565 65 — 50 7.5 Medium
NORDEL™ 6530 XFC 30 — 55 8.5 Broad
NORDEL™ 6555 OE 55 23 53 8.5 Medium
NORDEL™ 6565 XFC 65 — 55 8.5 Broad(1)Data per tests conducted by Dow. Additional information available upon request. Properties shown are typical, not to be construed as specifications. Users should confirm results by their own tests.
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DURABLE PRODUCTS FOR WEATHERSTRIPPING, SEALS, AND GASKETS HIGH-HEAT PRODUCTS FOR AUTOMOTIVE BELTS
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Table 1: Typical Properties and Applications of NORDEL™ EPDM (continued)(1)
Product Grade Density, g/cc (ASTM D297)
Crystallinity, Mass%, DSC,
10°C/min (Dow Test Method)
Tc, °C PQ-E-005 (Dow Test Method)
Form Applications
NORDEL™ 3430 0.86 <1 — Bale Oil and lubricant modification, peroxide-cured parts
NORDEL™ 3640 0.86 4 -10 Bale Blends with butyl rubber in inner tubes, peroxide-cured belts, molded goods, conveyor belts
NORDEL™ 4760P 0.88 10 35 Pellet Extrusions, automotive and general purpose hose, profile gaskets, weatherstripping
NORDEL™ 4770P 0.88 13 34 Pellet Automotive and general purpose hose, extruded profiles, glass run channel, low voltage wire and cable jacketing, thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV)
NORDEL™ 4771 XFL 0.870 14 34 PelletHigh filler loading automotive extruded profiles, hoses (including radiator, industrial, garden, and appliance), TPV, low voltage wire and cable jacketing
NORDEL™ 6565 XFC 0.86 <1.5 — BaleExtra fast cure weatherstripping, dense, micro-dense, and sponge profiles
(1)Data per tests conducted by Dow. Additional information available upon request. Properties shown are typical, not to be construed as specifications. Users should confirm results by their own tests.
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Table 2: Comparison of NORDEL™ EPDM Grades in Peroxide-cure Test Recipe(1, 2, 3)
Hardness Change, pts 6 3 4 3 2 7 3(1)Data per tests conducted by Dow. Additional information available upon request. Properties shown are typical, not to be construed as specifications. Users should confirm results by their own tests. (2)Test Recipe: Polymer – 100 phr, N-650 Black – 115 phr, Paraffinic Oil – 70 phr, DCP-40% – 8 phr, TMQ – 1 phr, HVA #2 – 1 phr.(3)All components tested per standard ASTM Method.
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Table 2: Comparison of NORDEL™ EPDM Grades in Peroxide-cure Test Recipe (continued)(1, 2, 3)
Hardness Change, pts 2 2 1 3 3 3(1)Data per tests conducted by Dow. Additional information available upon request. Properties shown are typical, not to be construed as specifications. Users should confirm results by their own tests. (2)Test Recipe: Polymer – 100 phr, N-650 Black – 115 phr, Paraffinic Oil – 70 phr, DCP-40% – 8 phr, TMQ – 1 phr, HVA #2 – 1 phr.(3)All components tested per standard ASTM Method.
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HIGH-HEAT PRODUCTS FOR AUTOMOTIVE HOSES PROTECTIVE COMPOUNDS FOR ROOFING MEMBRANES
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Table 3: Summary of FDA Compliance by NORDEL™ EPDM Grade(1)
NORDEL™ 6565 XFC No No Yes No(1) Review current Code of Federal Regulations for specific details pertaining to food contact requirements. (2) Can be used in contact with all foods except water in oil emulsions, high or low fat, and low moisture fats and oil. (3) Adhesives only. (4) Compliant as a blend component in compliant polymers at levels up to 25% for conditions of use E through G.
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Table 4: Package Types for NORDEL™ EPDM Product Grades
NORDEL™ 6565 XFC X — — —(1) NORDEL™ 6555 OE is packaged in polyolefin elastomer-based bags with a nominal melting temperature of 82°C. All other grades are packaged in ethylene vinyl acetate/polyethylene-based bags with a nominal melting temperature of 87°C.
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