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WRAS Approved EPDM 70° shore for use with potable water up to 23°C | Approval Number 2307546 | KTW Approved
- WRAS Certificate
- REACH, RoHS, PAH and CE compliant
- Certified to BS6920-1:2000 and/or 2014
- Complies to EN681-1:1996 & ISO 4633
- Potable Water Suitable and KTW approved EPDM: 70° Shore
- NOW AVAILABLE: 2 Metres Wide
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SM177 WRAS and KTW APPROVED EPDM Rubber 70° shore is an EPDM for use with potable water up to 23°C.
DIRECTORY REFERENCE NUMBER: 2307546.
SM177 also holds KTW approval.
N.B. Available in plain or self-adhesive backed tape (SAB) alternatives. Bespoke sheets and gaskets are available, as well as customised rubber strips. Email your enquiries to sales@coruba.co.uk.
- Material Profile: See below
- Thickness: 1.5mm to 6mm
- Sheet Size: 1.5m wide in 10m rolls
- Finish: Cloth finish
- 0.5mm & 1mm Available in Smooth Finish Only
- Cutting: Standard press-tools
Other grades, colours and finishes are available – subject to minimum batch quantities.

| PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | VALUES FPS UNITS | TEST METHOD | VALUES METRIC UNITS |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY | ASTM D297 | 1.15 ± 0.05 | DIN 53508 | 1.15 ± 0.05 |
| HARDNESS | ISO 48-4 | 70 ± 5 SH A | ASTM D2240 | 70 ± 5 SH A |
| TENSILE STRENGTH ( MIN ) | ISO 37 | 1635 PSI | ASTM D412 | 115 KG/CM2 |
| ELONGATION AT BREAK ( MIN ) | ISO 37 | 350% | ASTM D412 | 350% |
| COMPRESSION SET (70ºC/24 HRS/25% SET) (MAX) | ISO 815-1 | 20% | ASTM D395 METHOD B | 20% |
| TEAR RESISTANCE ( ANGULAR ) MIN | ISO 34-1 | 224 LBS/INCH | ASTM D624 | 40 KG/CM |
| CHANGE IN PROPERTIES | ||||
| HEAT AGEING ( 72 HRS. AT 100ºC ) | ASTM D573 | ASTM D573 | ||
| — HARDNESS (PTS) | +5 (MAX) | +5 (MAX) | ||
| — TENSILE STRENGTH (%) | + 10 / – 15 | + 10 / – 15 | ||
| — ELONGATION AT BREAK (%) | + 10 / – 25 | + 10 / – 25 | ||
| POLYMER CONTENT (EPDM) | 100% | 100% | ||
| CARBON CONTENT | 30% | 30% | ||
| VOLUME SWELL: AT 70ºC for 72Hrs (ASTM D471) | ASTM D471 | |||
| IN IRM OIL No.901 | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED | ||
| IN IRM OIL No.902 | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED | ||
| IN IRM OIL No.903 | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED | ||
| CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | ||||
| — OZONE | EXCELLENT | ASTM D 1149 | EXCELLENT | |
| — DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | ||
| — CONCENTRATED ACIDS AND BASES | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | ||
| — OILS | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED | ||
| — SOLVENTS | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED | ||
| TEMPERATURE RANGE | -30º TO + 120ºC | |||
| COLOUR | BLACK | |||
| PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | VALUES FPS UNITS | TEST METHOD | VALUES METRIC UNITS |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY | ASTM D297 | 1.15 ± 0.05 | DIN 53508 | 1.15 ± 0.05 |
| HARDNESS | ISO 48-4 | 70 ± 5 SH A | ASTM D2240 | 70 ± 5 SH A |
| TENSILE STRENGTH ( MIN ) | ISO 37 | 1635 PSI | ASTM D412 | 115 KG/CM2 |
| ELONGATION AT BREAK ( MIN ) | ISO 37 | 350% | ASTM D412 | 350% |
| COMPRESSION SET (70ºC/24 HRS/25% SET) (MAX) | ISO 815-1 | 20% | ASTM D395 METHOD B | 20% |
| TEAR RESISTANCE ( ANGULAR ) MIN | ISO 34-1 | 224 LBS/INCH | ASTM D624 | 40 KG/CM |
| CHANGE IN PROPERTIES | ||||
| HEAT AGEING ( 72 HRS. AT 100ºC ) | ASTM D573 | ASTM D573 | ||
| — HARDNESS (PTS) | +5 (MAX) | +5 (MAX) | ||
| — TENSILE STRENGTH (%) | + 10 / – 15 | + 10 / – 15 | ||
| — ELONGATION AT BREAK (%) | + 10 / – 25 | + 10 / – 25 | ||
| POLYMER CONTENT (EPDM) | 100% | 100% | ||
| CARBON CONTENT | 30% | 30% | ||
| VOLUME SWELL: AT 70ºC for 72Hrs (ASTM D471) | ASTM D471 | |||
| IN IRM OIL No.901 | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED | ||
| IN IRM OIL No.902 | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED | ||
| IN IRM OIL No.903 | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED | ||
| CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | ||||
| — OZONE | EXCELLENT | ASTM D 1149 | EXCELLENT | |
| — DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | ||
| — CONCENTRATED ACIDS AND BASES | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | ||
| — OILS | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED | ||
| — SOLVENTS | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED | ||
| TEMPERATURE RANGE | -30º TO + 120ºC | |||
| COLOUR | BLACK | |||

