Epichlorohydrin Foam
EMCO Industrial Plastics carries Epichlorohydrin foam available in strip, sheet, roll, or custom gasket forms. Epichlorohydrin exhibits excellent chemical and oil resistance, making it an ideal choice for gasketing material. Available in closed cell type, with pre-applied Acrylic Adhesive backing options, and a smooth finish.
Our Epichlorohydrin materials are available in thicknesses of 1/16” to 1/2”, including all standard iterations of inch and metric thickness measurements across this range. Continuous strips, rolls, and sheets are available in any width from 12” to 48”, and lengths up to 50’. In-house CNC gasket cutting, machining, and waterjet cutting capabilities promote tight tolerances, repeatable accuracy, and rapid part development across our entire Epichlorohydrin offering.
Material Highlights
- High temperature
- Resistant to biofuels
- Good resistance to weather, ozone, and oxidation
- Excellent aging, resiliency, and flexibility characteristics
Material Grades
| Standard |
Made of industrial grade materials for general purpose use. |
Cell Types
| Closed Cell |
Prevents liquids and gasses from passing through. |
Firmness
| Materials | Cell Type | Grade | Firmness | Color | Texture | Compression
Deflection
@ 25% | Density | Tensile Strength | Temp Range | Specifications |
|---|
| Epichlorohydrin |
Epichlorohydrin exhibits excellent chemical and oil resistance, making it an ideal choice for gasketing material. |
| ECHSR |
Closed Cell |
Standard |
Extra Soft (0 - 4 psi) |
Black |
Smooth |
4 psi |
15 lbs / cu. ft. |
40 psi |
-40° to 300° F |
ASTM D1056 2C1, FMVSS 302 |
| Pre-Applied Adhesive |
EMCO Plastics offers pre-applied adhesive to all foam materials. Options include single or double-sided application and a lined backing. |
| |
Temperature Range |
Adhesive Material |
Thickness |
Shelf Life |
| Acrylic Adhesive |
-30° to 250° F |
Acrylic |
1.3 Mils. |
18 Mo. from Application |
