
Zetpol? HNBR
Zetpol? hydrogenated nitrile (HNBR) is ZEON’s toughest, most durable elastomer. Zetpol resists prolonged exposure to 160°C and provides superior resistance to hot fluids. The toughness of Zetpol makes it the ideal choice for automotive belt, seals, and oil field components.
Zetpol is classified as a DH-DK polymer according to SAE J200 / ASTM D200.

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Performance from -40° to +160°C
Zetpol is ideal for applications requiring both high and low temperature performance. It provides excellent retention of physical properties over a wide range of temperatures from -40° to +160°C.
Suggested Grades
Product Grade | % ACN | Mooney Viscosity | Specific Gravity | % HYD | Special Properties / Applications |
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1020 | 44 | 71-85 | 0.98 | 91 | Sulfur-curable for fuel-resistant hose, diaphragm, and seal applications. FDA-compliant |
2010 | 36 | 78-92 | 0.95 | 96 | For O-rings, gaskets, seals, and oil field components requiring the best balance of heat resistance and compression set. FDA-compliant. |
2010L | 36 | 50-65 | 0.95 | 96 | Low-viscosity version of 2010. FDA-compliant |
2000 | 36 | 78-92 | 0.95 | > 99.5 | For O-rings, gaskets, seals, and oil field components requiring the best heat and ozone resistance. FDA-compliant. |
2000L | 36 | 58-72 | 0.95 | > 99.5 | Low-viscosity version of 2000. FDA-compliant. |
2001 | 40 | 88-102 | 0.95 | >99.5 | Improved balance of oil resistance and low-temperature properties. |
Sealing Force Retention
Zetpol has excellent retention of sealing force, retaining more than 50% of initial sealing force after prolonged heat exposure. It’s the ideal choice for static and dynamic seal and gasket applications, including front cover gaskets, requiring resistance to both coolant and engine oil.
Suggested Grades
Product Grade | % ACN | Mooney Viscosity | Specific Gravity | % HYD | Special Properties / Applications |
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2010 | 36 | 78-92 | 0.95 | 96 | For O-rings, gaskets, seals, and oil field components requiring the best balance of heat resistance and compression set. FDA-compliant. |
2010L | 36 | 50-65 | 0.95 | 96 | Low-viscosity version of 2010. FDA-compliant |
2000 | 36 | 78-92 | 0.95 | > 99.5 | For O-rings, gaskets, seals, and oil field components requiring the best heat and ozone resistance. FDA-compliant. |
2000L | 36 | 58-72 | 0.95 | > 99.5 | Low-viscosity version of 2000. FDA-compliant. |
2001 | 40 | 88-102 | 0.95 | >99.5 | Improved balance of oil resistance and low-temperature properties. |
Strength at Elevated Temperatures
Zetpol has superior retention of physical properties at elevated temperatures up to 160 °C when compared with other elastomers.
Suggested Grades
Product Grade | % ACN | Mooney Viscosity | Specific Gravity | % HYD | Special Properties / Applications |
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1020 | 44 | 71-85 | 0.98 | 91 | Sulfur-curable for fuel-resistant hose, diaphragm, and seal applications. FDA-compliant |
2010 | 36 | 78-92 | 0.95 | 96 | For O-rings, gaskets, seals, and oil field components requiring the best balance of heat resistance and compression set. FDA-compliant. |
2010L | 36 | 50-65 | 0.95 | 96 | Low-viscosity version of 2010. FDA-compliant |
2000 | 36 | 78-92 | 0.95 | > 99.5 | For O-rings, gaskets, seals, and oil field components requiring the best heat and ozone resistance. FDA-compliant. |
2000L | 36 | 58-72 | 0.95 | > 99.5 | Low-viscosity version of 2000. FDA-compliant. |
2001 | 40 | 88-102 | 0.95 | >99.5 | Improved balance of oil resistance and low-temperature properties. |
Hot Oil Resistance
Even after long exposure to hot (150°C) engine oil, Zetpol maintains its tensile strength and elongation with minimal swelling. ?Volume swell after 1,512 hours of exposure to automatic transmission fluid is under 5%.
Suggested Grades
Product Grade | % ACN | Mooney Viscosity | Specific Gravity | % HYD | Special Properties / Applications |
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1000L | 44 | 58-72 | 0.98 | 98 | Low-viscosity polymer for transfer or injection molding for fuel and oil field applications. FDA-compliant. |
2010 | 36 | 78-92 | 0.95 | 96 | For O-rings, gaskets, seals, and oil field components requiring the best balance of heat resistance and compression set. FDA-compliant. |
2010L | 36 | 50-65 | 0.95 | 96 | Low-viscosity version of 2010. FDA-compliant |
2000 | 36 | 78-92 | 0.95 | > 99.5 | For O-rings, gaskets, seals, and oil field components requiring the best heat and ozone resistance. FDA-compliant. |
2000L | 36 | 58-72 | 0.95 | > 99.5 | Low-viscosity version of 2000. FDA-compliant. |
2001 | 40 | 88-102 | 0.95 | >99.5 | Improved balance of oil resistance and low-temperature properties. |
Dynamic Properties
Timing belts, rotational seals, and industrial rolls benefit from Zetpol’s excellent dynamic properties. ???
Suggested Grades
Product Grade | % ACN | Mooney Viscosity | Specific Gravity | % HYD | Special Properties / Applications |
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2030L | 36 | 50-65 | 0.95 | 80 | Highest level of unsaturation available. Provides excellent dynamic properties. Especially suited for rolls and dynamic oil field component applications. FDA-compliant. |
1010 | 44 | 78-92 | 0.98 | 96 | For fuel-resistant hose, diaphragms, and seals in automotive and industrial refrigerant applications. FDA-compliant. |
2010 | 36 | 78-92 | 0.95 | 96 | For O-rings, gaskets, seals, and oil field components requiring the best balance of heat resistance and compression set. FDA-compliant. |
2010L | 36 | 50-65 | 0.95 | 96 | Low-viscosity version of 2010. FDA-compliant |
2010EP | 36 | 23-37 | 0.95 | 96 | Easy-processing version of 2010L for improved flow characteristics. Excellent for injection-molding applications. |
Steam Resistance
Zetpol does not swell nor soften when exposed to steam. In comparison, FKM softens after steam exposure. Oil field and industrial applications are common uses of Zetpol HNBR.
Suggested Grades
Product Grade | % ACN | Mooney Viscosity | Specific Gravity | % HYD | Special Properties / Applications |
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2010H | 36 | >120 | 0.95 | 96 | Ultra-high-viscosity version of 2010. Offers excellent extrusion resistance. FDA-compliant. |
1010 | 44 | 78-92 | 0.98 | 96 | For fuel-resistant hose, diaphragms, and seals in automotive and industrial refrigerant applications. FDA-compliant. |
2000 | 36 | 78-92 | 0.95 | > 99.5 | For O-rings, gaskets, seals, and oil field components requiring the best heat and ozone resistance. FDA-compliant. |
2020 | 36 | 71-85 | 0.95 | 91 | For seals, rolls, belts, and oil field components. Provides excellent balance between static heat resistance and dynamic hysteresis. FDA-compliant. |
Low Temperature Optimized Grades
For applications requiring the best low temperature performance, Zetpol 4310, Zetpol 4300 and Zetpol 3310 provide a level of low-temperature performance that was not previously possible with HNBR.
Suggested Grades
Product Grade | % ACN | Mooney Viscosity | Specific Gravity | % HYD | Special Properties / Applications |
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3310 | 25 | 60-100 | 0.97 | 95 | Improved low-temperature performance (TR10 of -33°C), providing a good balance of oil resistance and low-temperature resistance, plus improved high-temperature capabilities. High-temperature properties improved to 160-170°C. Good fluid resistance. |
4300 | 17 | 55-95 | 0.95 | >99.5 | Outstanding low-temperature performance with the heat resistance of a fully saturated HNBR. Designed for extreme service conditions (TRIO of -36°), with good fluid resistance. |
4310 | 17 | 52-72 | 0.98 | 95 | Excellent low-temperature performance (TR10 of -36°C) for arctic applications. |
APPLICATIONS
Oil & Gas
Deeper, hotter wells require tough elastomers. Materials need to be resistant to oil, extreme heat, hydrogen sulfide, amine corrosion inhibitors, steam and explosive decompression. Zetpol meet these needs and is commonly used in a variety of oil & gas applications. Customers use Zetpol for blow out preventers, stators, water swellable packers, pipe protectors, drill bit seals, inflatable packers, well head seals, and down hole packers
Automotive Seals & O-Rings
Zetpol HNBR maintains excellent physical properties, including in mixed environments of oil + water/coolant. It is ideal for various sealing applications: Zetpol can be used on front cover, intake manifold, and oil pan gaskets, as well as drain plug seals and water pump seals.
Timing Belts
Zetpol is ideally suited to meet the requirements of belting applications. It provides superior dynamic properties as well as minimum loss of hardness and modulus with increased temperature. These properties, coupled with Zetpol’s superior heat, oil, wear and ozone resistance, enable belts with higher operating temperatures and longer life. Zetpol is suitable for a variety of timing belts, including synchronous timing belts, V belts, and industrial belts.
Automotive Hoses
Zetpol’s excellent heat and fluid resistance allows for extended service life at elevated temperatures. Zetpol has good resistance to biodiesel and is well suited for use in bio-diesel hose, industrial hose, and hydraulic hose.
Rolls
High hardness Zetpol rolls offer excellent physical properties and are designed to provide rolls with higher operating speeds and longer service-life. Its dynamic properties make it an ideal material for large rolls used in paper mills and industrial settings, including couch rolls, pickup rolls, and sizing rolls.
Axle Boots
GRADES
Zetpol? Hydrogenated Nitrile Elastomers (HNBR)
Product Grade | % ACN | Mooney Viscosity | Specific Gravity | % HYD | Iodine Number | Special Properties / Applications |
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1000L | 44 | 58-72 | 0.98 | 98 | 9 | Low-viscosity polymer for transfer or injection molding for fuel and oil field applications. |
1010 | 44 | 78-92 | 0.98 | 96 | 10 | For fuel-resistant hose, diaphragms, and seals in automotive and industrial refrigerant applications. |
1020 | 44 | 71-85 | 0.98 | 91 | 24 | Sulfur-curable for fuel-resistant hose, diaphragm, and seal applications. |
2000 | 36 | 78-92 | 0.95 | > 99.5 | 7 | For O-rings, gaskets, seals, and oil field components requiring the best heat and ozone resistance. |
2000L | 36 | 58-72 | 0.95 | > 99.5 | 7 | Low-viscosity version of 2000. |
2001 | 40 | 88-102 | 0.95 | >99.5 | 7 | Improved balance of oil resistance and low-temperature properties. |
2010 | 36 | 78-92 | 0.95 | 96 | 11 | For O-rings, gaskets, seals, and oil field components requiring the best balance of heat resistance and compression set. |
2010EP | 36 | 23-37 | 0.95 | 96 | 11 | Easy-processing version of 2010L for improved flow characteristics. Excellent for injection-molding applications. |
2010H | 36 | >120 | 0.95 | 96 | 11 | Ultra-high-viscosity version of 2010. Offers excellent extrusion resistance. |
2010L | 36 | 50-65 | 0.95 | 96 | 11 | Low-viscosity version of 2010. |
2020 | 36 | 71-85 | 0.95 | 91 | 28 | For seals, rolls, belts, and oil field components. Provides excellent balance between static heat resistance and dynamic hysteresis. |
2030L | 36 | 50-65 | 0.95 | 80 | 57 | Highest level of unsaturation available. Provides excellent dynamic properties. Especially suited for rolls and dynamic oil field component applications. |
3310 | 25 | 60-100 | 0.97 | 95 | 15 | Improved low-temperature performance (TR10 of -33°C), providing a good balance of oil resistance and low-temperature resistance, plus improved high-temperature capabilities. High-temperature properties improved to 160-170°C. Good fluid resistance. |
4300 | 17 | 55-95 | 0.95 | >99.5 | 10 | Outstanding low-temperature performance with the heat resistance of a fully saturated HNBR. Designed for extreme service conditions (TRIO of -36°), with good fluid resistance. |
4310 | 17 | 52-72 | 0.98 | 95 | 15 | Excellent low-temperature performance (TR10 of -36°C) for arctic applications. |
Zetpol? High-Performance Hydrogenated Nitrile Elastomers (HNBR)
Product Grade | % ACN | Mooney Viscosity | Specific Gravity | Iodine Number | Special Properties / Applications |
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2510 | 35 | 35-55 | 0.95 | 12 | Superior compression-set performance. Stable physical properties at elevated temperatures. |
3710 | 23 | 45 | 0.95 | 12 | Superior compression set and improved balance of oil and fuel resistance vs. low-temperature properties. Improved resisatnce to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. |
3610 | 21 | 45 | 0.95 | 12 | Superior compression-set performance. Improved low-temperature flexibiilty compared with Zetpol 2510. |
Zetpol? Easy-Processing Hydrogenated Nitrile Elastomers (HNBR)
Product Grade | % ACN | Mooney Viscosity | Specific Gravity | % HYD | Iodine Number | Special Properties / Applications |
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1010EP | 44 | 23-37 | 0.98 | 96 | 10 | Easy-processing version of 1010 for improved flow charatceristics. Excellent for injection molding applications. |
2001EP | 40 | 23-37 | 0.95 | >99.5 | 7 | Easy-processing version of 2001 for improved flow characteristics. Excellent for Injection molding applications. |
2000EP | 36 | 23-37 | 0.95 | > 99.5 | 7 | Easy-processing version of 2000L for improved flow charatceristics. Excellent for injection molding applications. |
2010EP | 36 | 23-37 | 0.95 | 96 | 11 | Easy-processing version of 2010L for improvefdlow charatceristics. Excellent for Injection molding applications. |
2020EP | 36 | 23-37 | 0.95 | 91 | 28 | Easy-processing version of 2020L for Improved flow characteristics. Excellent for injection molding applications. |
3310EP | 25 | 23-37 | 97.00 | 95 | 15 | Easy-processing version of 3310 for improved flow characteristics. Excellent for injection molding applications. |
4300EP | 17 | 23-37 | 0.95 | >99.5 | 10 | Easy-processing version of 4300 for improved flow characteristics. Excellent for injection molding applications. |
4310EP | 17 | 23-37 | 0.98 | 95 | 15 | Easy-processing version of 4310 for improved flow characteristics. Excellent for injection molding applications. |
Chemisat? Latex Hydrogenated Nitrile Elastomers (HNBR)
Product Grade | % ACN | % Solids | Special Properties / Applications |
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LCH 7302X | 38 | 34 | Ionic dispersion of a hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene latex. Requires a sulfur curing system to develop optimal properties that render it resistant to hydrocarbons, oils, and plasticizers. |
Zetpol ZLX Latex Hydrogenated Nitrile Elastomers (HNBR)
Product Grade | % ACN | Brookfield Viscosity | pH | Iodine Number | Special Properties / Applications |
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2230LX | 33 | Max 50 | Between 8 and 10 | Between 28 and 40 | Zetpol HNBR Latex for cord and fabric treatments for timing belt applications. Can be used for dipping applications to improve performance compared with NBA Latex. |
Zeoforte? ZSC Nano-Composite Hydrogenated Nitrile Elastomers (HNBR)
Product Grade | % ACN | Mooney Viscosity | Specific Gravity | Iodine Number | Special Properties / Applications |
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ZSC 2195H | 36 | 70-902 | 1.24 | 11 | Highly saturated Zetpol composite withoutstanding mechanical properties at high hardness. CX grades designed for maximum dynamic performance. |
ZSC 2195LCX | 36 | 55-90 | 1.24 | 11 | Highly saturated Zetpol composite withoutstanding mechanical properties at high hardness. CX grades designed for maximum dynamic performance. |
ZSC 2195CX | 36 | 80-110 | 1.24 | 11 | Highly saturated Zetpol composite withoutstanding mechanical properties at high hardness. CX grades designed for maximum dynamic performance. |
ZSC 2295L | 36 | 60-100 | 1.24 | 28 | Zetpol composite, new grades with high dimensional stability and low-heat building, excellent tear resistance, abrasion resistance,and good elongation at high hardness. Excellent dynamic properties. Used for timing belts, poly-V- belts, and printing rollers. |
ZSC 2295CX | 36 | 75-110 | 1.24 | 28 | Zetpol composite, new grades with high dimensional stability and low-heat building, excellent tear resistance, abrasion resistance,and good elongation at high hardness. Excellent dynamic properties. Used for timing belts, poly-V- belts, and printing rollers. |
ZSC 2395 | 36 | 60-80 | 1.24 | 56 | Low saturated Zetpol composite with very good compression set resistance, outstanding dynamical properties.For paper and steel rollers. |
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