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ICS 83.060
BRITISH STANDARD

rubbers —
Specification
for vulcanized
Classification system

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Committees responsible for this

British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to PRI/54, Rubber
compounds, upon which the following bodies were represented:
British Rubber Manufacturers Association Ltd.
Chemical Industries Association
Ministry of Defence
RAPRA Technology Ltd
Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre
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This British Standard was

published under the authority
of the Standards Policy and
Strategy Committee on
30 October 2003 Amendments issued since publication

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The following BSI references

relate to the work on this British
Standard:
Committee reference PRI/54
Draft for comment 02/120948 DC

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Contents
Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Classification system 2
Annex A (informative) Type of rubber normally used 55
Annex B (informative) Line call-outs of requirements in British Standard
specifications 56
Bibliography 58
Figure 1 — Examples of line call-outs 10
Table 1 — Basic requirements for establishing Type by heat resistance 2
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Table 2 — Basic requirements for establishing Class by oil resistance 3

Table 3 — Meaning of suffix letters 4
Table 4 — Methods of test 5
Table 5 — Suffix numbers to indicate temperature of test 8
Table 6 — Basic and supplementary requirements 11
Table 6/1 — MAA materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 11
Table 6/2 — MAA materials: supplementary requirements 12
Table 6/3 — MAJ materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 13
Table 6/4 — MAJ materials: supplementary requirements 14
Table 6/5 — MAK materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 15
Table 6/6 — MAK materials: supplementary requirements 16
Table 6/7 — MBA materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 17
Table 6/8 — MBA materials: supplementary requirements 18
Table 6/9 — MBC materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 19
Table 6/10 — MBC materials: supplementary requirements 20
Table 6/11 — MBE materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 21
Table 6/12 — MBE materials: supplementary requirements 22
Table 6/13 — MBF materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 23
Table 6/14 — MBF materials: supplementary requirements 24
Table 6/15 — MBG materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 25
Table 6/16 — MBG materials: supplementary requirements 26
Table 6/17 — MBK materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 28
Table 6/18 — MBK materials: supplementary requirements 29
Table 6/19 — MCA materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 30
Table 6/20 — MCA materials: supplementary requirements 30
Table 6/21 — MCE materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 31
Table 6/22 — MCE materials: supplementary requirements 31
Table 6/23 — MCH materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 32
Table 6/24 — MCH materials: supplementary requirements 33
Table 6/25 — MDA materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 35
Table 6/26 — MDA materials: supplementary requirements 36
Table 6/27 — MDH materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 37
Table 6/28 — MDH materials: supplementary requirements 38
Table 6/29 — MEE materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 39
Table 6/30 — MEE materials: supplementary requirements 40
Table 6/31 — MEH materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 41
Table 6/32 — MEH materials: supplementary requirements 42

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Table 6/33 — MFC materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 43
Table 6/34 — MFC materials: supplementary requirements 44
Table 6/35 — MFE materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 45
Table 6/36 — MFE materials: supplementary requirements 46
Table 6/37 — MFK materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 47
Table 6/38 — MFK materials: supplementary requirements 48
Table 6/39 — MGE materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 49
Table 6/40 — MGE materials: supplementary requirements 50
Table 6/41 — MHK materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 51
Table 6/42 — MHK materials: supplementary requirements 52
Table 6/43 — MJK materials: basic requirements (Grade 1) 53
Table 6/44 — MJK materials: supplementary requirements 54
Table B.1 — Conversion table for material specifications: BS 1154,
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Specification for natural rubber compounds 57

Table B.2 — Conversion table for material specifications: BS 1155,
Specification for natural rubber compounds for extrusion 57
Table B.3 — Conversion table for material specifications: BS 6014,
Specification for ethylene-propylene rubber compounds 58

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Foreword

This British Standard has been prepared under the direction of PRI/54, Rubber
compounds. It provides means of specifying the physical properties of vulcanized
rubbers in a convenient notation, and in the interests of rationalization of test
methods limits the times and temperatures available for selection in connection
with certain tests. It supersedes BS 5176:1975, which is now withdrawn.
The classification system is based on the physical properties of the vulcanized
rubber rather than on compositional requirements and follows closely the system
published by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM Designation:
D2000 “Standard classification system for rubber products in automotive
applications”).
This standard is intended for use in a wide range of industries and is not limited
to automotive applications.
In the preparation of this British Standard, consideration has been given to the
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economic importance of restricting the number of vulcanized rubbers in general

demand. To this end, rubbers of low technical quality have in general been
omitted.
The tests employed in this standard have been chosen for their reproducibility
and ability to assess the properties of a rubber material. They are not intended to
be simulated service tests, which can be unsatisfactory for control purposes.
The properties listed in this standard are not to be regarded as design data,
especially with respect to heat resistance. As service conditions vary
considerably, it is recommended that the selection of a rubber material for a given
application should be discussed between user and supplier, so that all relevant
operating factors may be considered.
NOTE In order to assist in the adoption of this classification system the types of rubber normally
used to prepare the various vulcanizates are given in Annex A. The annex does not, however, form
part of the classification system.
The major changes in this revision compared with the 1975 edition and
Amendment No 1 published in 1985 are as follows:
a) the replacement in Table 4 of ASTM D1171 by BS ISO 4665 for outdoor
weathering resistance;
b) recognition in Table 4 that reference Oil No. 2 and 3 have been replaced by
reference Oil IRM902 and IRM903 respectively, although in accordance with
BS 903-A16 (also numbered as BS ISO 1817), the terms Oil No. 2 and Oil No.3
continue to be used;
c) the replacement in Table 6 of all specified limits for tear strength by “Limits
to be agreed”. The requirement in the first edition was based on a crescent tear
test piece having a nick size of 0.5 mm. The nick size now specified in
BS 903-A3 is 1.0 mm and it cannot assume similar results will be given;
d) the deletion of Liquid 100 for fluid resistance (E4 in Table 4) and deletion of
corresponding requirements for MCE, MDH and MEH materials, following the
withdrawal of the test liquid from BS 903-A16;
e) the addition in Table 6/29 and Table 6/30 of a new material designation, MEE
for ethylene-acrylic rubbers;
f) the extension of Annex A to other suitable types of rubber;
g) clarification of the use of the Z suffix.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
pages 1 to 58, an inside back cover and a back cover.
The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the
document was last issued.

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1 Scope
This British Standard specifies a system of classification of solid vulcanized rubbers based on the test
values obtained in standard laboratory tests for physical properties. This classification does not imply that
every combination of properties for which a code can be given is technically feasible.
In addition this British Standard seeks to limit the variety of vulcanized rubbers used in industry and
Table 6 contains a range of vulcanized rubbers to meet the great majority of industrial needs. To do so, an
attempt has been made to align several rubbers with the physical property requirements of other
well-established British Standard Specifications (see Annex B).
This standard is not intended for use with thermoplastic elastomers, including those sometimes described
as thermoplastic vulcanizates.
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2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the reference cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments).
BS 903-A1, Physical testing of rubber — Part A1: Determination of density.
BS 903-A2, Physical testing of rubber — Part A2: Determination of tensile stress-strain properties.
BS 903-A3, Physical testing of rubber — Part A3: Determination of tear strength (trouser, angle and crescent
test pieces).
BS 903-A4, Physical testing of rubber — Part A4: Determination of compression stress-strain properties.
BS 903-A6, Physical testing of rubber — Part A6: Determination of compression set at ambient, elevated or
low temperatures.
BS 903-A8, Physical testing of rubber — Part A8: Determination of rebound resilience.
BS 903-A9, Physical testing of rubber — Part A9: Determination of abrasion resistance.
BS 903-A13, Physical testing of rubber — Part A13: Determination of the stiffness at low temperatures
(Gehman test).
BS 903-A16, Physical testing of rubber — Part A16: Determination of the effect of liquids.
BS 903-A19, Physical testing of rubber — Part A19: Accelerated ageing and heat resistance tests.
BS 903-A25, Physical testing of rubber — Part A25: Determination of low-temperature brittleness.
BS 903-A26, Physical testing of rubber — Part A26: Determination of hardness (hardness between 10 IRHD
and 100 IRHD).
BS 903-A33, Physical testing of rubber — Part A33: Methods of test for staining in contact with
organic material.
BS 903-A37, Physical testing of rubber — Part A37: Determination of tendency to adhere to and to
corrode metals.
BS 903-A42, Physical testing of rubber — Part A42: Determination of stress relaxation in compression at
ambient and at elevated temperatures.
BS 903-A43, Physical testing of rubber — Part A43: Determination of resistance to ozone cracking
(static strain test).
BS 1154, Specification for natural rubber compounds.
BS 1155, Specification for natural rubber compounds for extrusion.
BS 6014, Specification for ethylene propylene rubber compounds.
BS ISO 132, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of resistance to flex cracking and crack
growth (De Mattia).
BS ISO 4665, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Resistance to weathering.

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3 Classification system
3.1 Basic requirements
3.1.1 General
The basic classification code for a vulcanized rubber shall be:
a) the letter M to indicate that metric units are used;
b) a letter indicating the Type assigned on its level of heat resistance (see 3.1.2);
c) a letter indicating the Class assigned on its level of resistance to mineral oil (see 3.1.3);
d) a single figure indicating the hardness range (see 3.1.4);
e) a double figure indicating the tensile strength (see 3.1.4).
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3.1.2 Type (heat resistance)

This shall be based on changes in tensile strength of not more than ±30 %, elongation at break of not more
than p50 %, and hardness, of not more than ±15 IRHD, after heat ageing for 70 h at an appropriate
temperature. The temperatures at which these materials shall be tested for determining Type shall be as
listed in Table 1.
3.1.3 Class (oil resistance)
This shall be based on the resistance of the material to swelling in oil No. 3 of BS 903-A16. In the test, the
immersion time shall be 70 h and the oil temperature shall be the Type temperature or 150 °C, whichever
is the lower. Limits of swelling for each Class shall be as shown in Table 2.
NOTE 150 °C has been chosen as the highest temperature for Class, as representing the limit of oil stability.

Table 1 — Basic requirements for establishing Type by heat resistance

Type Temperature
°C
A 70
B 100
C 125
D 150
E 175
F 200
G 225
H 250
J 275

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Table 2 — Basic requirements for establishing Class by oil resistance

Class Volume swell,
% max.
A No requirement
a —
C 120
D 100
E 80
F 60
G 40
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H 30
J 20
K 10
NOTE 1 The selection of Type assessed by standard laboratory test methods is an indication of the inherent dry heat resistance
that can normally be expected from commercial compositions. Similarly, choice of Class is based on volume increase (assessed by
standard laboratory test methods) which can be expected from such commercial compositions as established by Type.
The fact that a Type and Class of material is listed in Table 6 under basic requirements indicates the commercial availability of
materials, which meet these requirements for heat and oil resistance.
NOTE 2 Since laboratory heat resistance tests are of relatively short term a material is not necessarily suitable for use in any
particular application at the relevant material Type temperature. The Class designation does not indicate the level of resistance,
which can be expected when a material is exposed to oils other than mineral oils.
a Class B has been omitted as of no practical value but the other class letters/volume swell values of ASTM D2000 have been
retained in order to preserve correspondence with that standard.

3.1.4 Mechanical properties

The basic mechanical properties indicated in all cases shall be a single figure for the hardness, followed by
a double figure for the tensile strength in megapascals (MPa).
+5
EXAMPLE The code 507 indicates a hardness of 50 –4 IRHD and a tensile strength of 7 MPa minimum
and the code 710 indicates a hardness of 70 +5
– 4 IRHD and a tensile strength of 10 MPa minimum.

3.2 Supplementary requirements

3.2.1 General
When properties are needed that either supersede or supplement the basic requirements, they shall be
indicated by the use of Grade numbers and by means of suffix letters and numbers. The Grade number
indicates the test limits, the suffix letter indicates the property to be tested, and the suffix number
indicates the test method and test conditions.
The last column in Table 6 under “Basic requirements” for each material shall give the available Grade
numbers for supplementary requirements.
Supplementary requirements shall be specified only as needed to define qualities necessary to meet service
requirements; not all suffix values available for a material need be specified. However, if all the
supplementary requirements for a given Grade number are required, this may be indicated by the word
ALL to abbreviate the line call-out (see 3.2.2 and 3.4).
Basic requirements shall always be effect, unless superseded by specific supplementary requirements in
the line call-out.
3.2.2 Grade numbers
To specify supplementary requirements, a system of prefix Grade numbers shall be used. Grade 1 shall
indicate that only the basic requirements are compulsory, and no supplementary requirements are
permitted. Grades other than Grade 1 are used for expressing supplementary requirements.
Grade numbers shall be written as material prefix numbers, e.g 2MBC510, 4MBK610 or 3MHK714.

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3.2.3 Suffix letters

3.2.3.1 General
A suffix letter shall be used to identify the property being tested. Available suffix letters and their meaning
are given in Table 3. Tests applying to each suffix letter are listed in Table 4.
3.2.3.2 Suffix Z
As stated in the Foreword, this classification system shall be based on properties and not composition.
However, many existing rubber specifications include clauses relating to composition, and users may be
reluctant to lose this facility. It is therefore permissible to employ suffix Z to demand or prohibit certain
ingredients, e.g. to specify a particular type of polymer. The facility may be used with Grade 1 as well as
with other grades.
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Table 3 — Meaning of suffix letters

Suffix letter Test required
A Heat resistance
B Compression set
C Ozone or weather resistance
D Compression stress/strain
E Fluid resistance
F Low-temperature resistance
G Tear strength
H Flex resistance
J Abrasion resistance
L Water resistance
M Flammability
P Discoloration of organic finishes
R Resilience
S Corrosion of metals
T Stress relaxation
Z Any special requirement, which shall be specified in detail
Each suffix Z requirement applying to a material shall be uniquely numbered, e.g. Z1, Z2, Z3…, and shall
be given at the end of the line call-out (see 3.4). Where there is a requirement for a particular test not
available in the relevant supplementary requirement table, the Z suffix should, wherever possible, be
identified by the appropriate letter and numbers listed in Table 4 and Table 5. The letter and numbers
should be put in brackets after the appropriate Z number, e.g. Z1(B23).
A key shall be available for each specified Z suffix requirement.
3.2.4 Suffix numbers
Each suffix letter shall be followed by two suffix numbers except in the case of suffix Z.
— The first suffix number indicates method of test.
— The second suffix number indicates the temperature of test.
The number indicating the method of test, which also includes the duration of test, is taken from Table 4.
The number indicating the temperature of test is taken from Table 5.
EXAMPLES Examples of the use of suffix letters and numbers are A14 and E34. Suffix letter A
(see Table 3) stands for heat resistance, first suffix number 1 (see Table 4) specifies that the test be run
according to BS 903-A19, method A for 70 h, and second suffix number 4 (see Table 5) indicates the
temperature of test as 100 °C. Similarly, suffix E34 indicates resistance in oil No. 3 in accordance with BS
903-A16 for 70 h at 100 °C.
Where three or more digits are required to specify the test conditions the test method and temperature
elements are separated by a dash, e.g. A1-10; F1-11.

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Table 4 — Methods of test (see Note 1)

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Requirement or Basic requirement and first suffix number

suffix letter Basic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Tensile strength BS 903:A2a
elongation at
break
Hardness BS 903:A26b
Density (if BS 903:A1
required, see 3.3)
Suffix A, BS 903:A19 BS 903:A19 BS 903:A19 BS 903:A19
heat resistance method Ac 70 h method Ac 168 h method Ac 336 h method Ac 1 000 h
Suffix B, BS 903:A6 22 h BS 903:A6 70 h BS 903:A6 336 h
compression set,
Type B (small)
test pieces
moulded or cut
Suffix C, BS 903:A43 BS ISO 4665 BS 903:A43 BS 903:A43
ozone or weather 50 pphm ozone (see Note 2) 200 pphm ozone 25 pphm ozone
resistance 72 h 20 % outdoor ageing 72 h 20 % 72 h 20 %
extension extension extension
Suffix D, BS 903:A4 BS 903:A4
compression stress at specified strain at
stress/strain strain specified stress
Suffix E, BS 903:A16 BS 903:A16 BS 903:A16 BS 903:A16 BS 903:A16 BS 903:A16 BS 903:A16 BS 903:A16
fluid resistance volumetric volumetric volumetric volumetric volumetric volumetric volumetric volumetric
(see Note 3) method method method method method method method method
Oil No. 1 Oil No. 2 Oil No. 3 Liquid A Liquid B Liquid C Liquid 101 Other
70 h 70 h 70 h 70 h 70 h 70 h 70 h reference
fluids and/or
times
Suffix F, BS 903:A25 BS 903:A13
low-temperature torsional modulus
resistance (liquid 70 MPa maximum
cooling medium)
Suffix G, BS 903:A3
tear strength Method C
Suffix H, BS ISO 132
flex resistance flex cracking
a Using Type 1 or Type 2 test pieces.
b The precise hardness method within BS 903:A26 depends on the required nominal test piece hardness and shall be as follows:

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40 to 80 IRHD, inclusive: Normal test, N.
30 IRHD: Low hardness test, L.
90 IRHD: High hardness test, H.
The change in hardness for heat resistance, fluid resistance and water resistance shall be determined by methods N, L or H on plied-up test pieces from 2.0 mm thickness or by
the microhardness method, M on a single ply of 2.0 mm thickness.
The standard test piece shall be used for basic unaged hardness used in the basic classification code and line call-out.
c Cell type oven method is preferred.
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Requirement or Basic requirement and first suffix number
suffix letter Basic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Suffix J, abrasion BS 903:A9
resistance
(see Note 4)
Suffix L, BS 903:A16 BS 903:A16
water resistance 70 h (see Note 5) 168 h (see Note 5)
Suffix M,
flammability
(see Note 4)
Suffix P, BS 903:A33 BS 903:A33
discoloration of method A1 method A2
organic finishes
Suffix R, BS 903:A8
resilience method B
Suffix S BS 903:A37
corrosion of
metals
Suffix T BS 903:A42
stress relaxation
Suffix Z
special
requirement
(see Note 6)
a Using Type 1 or Type 2 test pieces.
b The precise hardness method within BS 903:A26 depends on the required nominal test piece hardness and shall be as follows:
40 to 80 IRHD, inclusive: Normal test, N.
30 IRHD: Low hardness test, L.
90 IRHD: High hardness test, H.
The change in hardness for heat resistance, fluid resistance and water resistance shall be determined by methods N, L or H on plied-up test pieces from 2.0 mm thickness or by
the microhardness method, M on a single ply of 2.0 mm thickness.
The standard test piece shall be used for basic unaged hardness used in the basic classification code and line call-out.
c Cell type oven method is preferred.
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Notes to Table 4
NOTE 1 The following test methods are referred to in this table.
BS ISO 132, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of flex cracking and crack growth (De Mattia).
BS ISO 4665, Rubber, vulcanized and thermoplastic — Resistance to weathering.
BS 903, Physical testing of rubber:
— Part A1 Determination of density;:
— Part A2: Determination of tensile stress-strain properties;
— Part A3: Determination of tear strength (trouser, angle and crescent test pieces);
— Part A4: Determination of compression stress-strain;
— Part A6: Determination of compression set at ambient, elevated or low temperatures;
— Part A8: Determination of rebound resilience;
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— Part A9: Determination of abrasion resistance;

— Part A13: Determination of the stiffness of vulcanized rubber at low temperatures (Gehman test);
— Part A16: Determination of the effect of liquids;
— Part A19: Accelerated ageing and heat resistance tests;
— Part A25: Determination of low temperature brittleness;
— Part A26: Determination of hardness (hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD);
— Part A33: Methods of test for staining in contact with organic material;
— Part A37: Determination of tendency to adhere to and to corrode metals;
— Part A42: Determination of stress relaxation in compression at ambient and at elevated temperatures;
— Part A43: Determination of resistance to ozone cracking (static strain test).
NOTE 2 Test conditions and, where appropriate, assessment to be agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer. In the first
edition of BS 5176, ASTM D1171 was specified, requiring the exposure of a strained triangular test piece designed to assess resistance
to ozone cracking. This is approximately equivalent to BS 903-A43 strip test pieces exposed at a tensile strain of 20 %. Note that the
two test pieces might not give the same result because of the effect of sample thickness.
NOTE 3 In ASTM D2000, suffix letter E has been sub-divided into three specific categories which are “EO, oil resistance”, “EF, fluid
resistance (fuels)”; and “EA, aqueous fluid resistance”. The ASTM equivalents of the requirements given in Table 4 are as follows:

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E1 E01
E2 E02
E3 E03
E5 EF1
E6 EF2
E7 EF3
E8 EO7
E9 EO8
L1 EA1
L2 No equivalent

Oils No. 2 and 3 as currently specified are also known as IRM902 and IRM903 respectively.
NOTE 4 Test method and conditions to be agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
NOTE 5 Distilled or deionized (demineralized) water should be used.
NOTE 6 Requirement to be specified (see 3.2.3.2).

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Table 5 — Suffix numbers to indicate temperature of test

Applicable supplementary requirements Second suffix number Test temperature
(see Table 3) °C

 11 275
 10 250

 9 225
 8 200

 7 175

A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, L,  6 150
P, R, T  5 125
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 4 100

 3 70
 2 40

 1 23
 0
 . . .a
 1 20
 2 0

 3 p10

 4 p18
 5 p25

F  6 p35
 7 p40

 8 p50

 9 p55
 10 p65

 11 p75

 12 p80
a The preferred temperature specified in the test methods or ambient in the case of outdoor testing.

3.3 Available materials

The materials listed throughout Table 6 are considered to cover the majority of applications. Special
requirements not listed may be specified by the use of suffix Z but in this case prior consultation between
the purchaser and the supplier is recommended.
Materials meeting the same physical requirements can differ in density. Nominal values for density may
therefore be agreed between the manufacturer and the user for control purposes.
With the exception of MFC, MFE, MFK and MGE materials and certain basic requirements of MAA
materials, the values in the material tables are based on carbon black-containing compounds and
comparable values may not be available in colour.
Supplementary requirements in Table 6 listed as “limits to be agreed” remain in force but the test limits
shall be agreed between the purchaser and supplier.

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3.4 Line call-outs

A line call-out, which is a specification, shall contain the Grade number, the material designation
(Type and Class), and the hardness and tensile strength, followed by the appropriate supplementary
requirements. Examples of line call-outs or specifications are 1MBC514, 2MBC514A14E14 and 2MBC514
ALL and Figure 1 illustrates the requirements they cover.
The meaning of the codes and the source of the information shall be as given under the relevant letters or
numbers in Figure 1.
In all cases, the line call-out shall be preceded by the number of this British Standard, i.e. BS 5176.
NOTE 1 In the second line call-out specification example in 3.4, the basic requirement for heat resistance is superseded by a
supplementary requirement (A14) and an additional oil resistance requirement is introduced (E14). However, the basic requirement
of 80 % for compression set, which is not included as a supplementary requirement, is not superseded and therefore should be met as
specified in Table 6/9. On the other hand in the third line call-out specification example the basic requirement of 80 % for compression
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set is superseded by a supplementary requirement (B14) which is implicit in the word ALL.
NOTE 2 In ASTM D2000, the prefix letter M is added before the Grade number, e.g. M2BC514.

3.5 Methods of test

The methods of test to be used in this classification are listed in Table 4.

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Line call-out IMBC514
Example 1
1 M B C 5 14 Elongation at break Heat resistance Oil resistance Compression
set
Basic grade Metric Material type Material class Hardness Tensile strength Also including: 400 % minimum BS 903:A19 BS 903:A16 BS 903:A6
(see Table 1) (see Table 2) 14 MPa minimum (see Table 6/9) BS 903:A2 70 h at 100 °C Oil No. 3 22 h at 100 °C
50 +5
– 4 IRHD (3.1.4) (3.1.4) (see Table 4) (see Table 6/9) 70 h at 100 °C (see Table 6/9)
BS 903:A26 BS 903:A26 see (Table 6/9)
(see Table 4) (see Table 4)

Line call-out 2MBC514A14E14

Example 2
2 M B C 5 14 A 1 4 E 1 4
Grade No. As Example 1 As Example 1 As Example 1 As Example 1 As Example 1 Heat resistance Test Test Fluid resistance Test conditions Test
(see Table 6/10) BS 903:A19 conditions temperature BS 903:A16 oil No. 1 70 h temperature
method A 100 °C (see Table 4) 100 °C
70 h (see Table 5) (see Table 5)
(see
Table 4)
Line call-out 2MBC514A ALL
Example 3
This is an abbreviation of 2MBC514A14B14C12C20E14F27G11P20
2 M B C 514 A14 B14 C12 C20 E14 F27 G11 P20
As Example 2 As Example 2 As Example 2 As Example 2 As Ax Compression set Resistance to Resistance to As Low- Tear strength Discoloration of
Example 2 Example 2 BS 903:A6 ozone outdoor ageing Example 2 temperature BS 903:A3 organic finishes
22 h at 100 °C BS 903:A43 BS ISO 4665 resistance method C BS 903:A33
(see Table 4 50 pphm 72 h at ambient BS 903:A13 at 23 °C method A2
and Table 5) at 40 °C temperature at p40 °C (see Table 4 (see Table 4
(see Table 4 and (see Table 4 (see Table 4 and Table 5) and Table 5)
Table 5) and Table 5) and Table 5)
See Table 6/10 for test requirements
Figure 1 — Examples of line call-outs
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Table 6 — Basic and supplementary requirements

Table 6/1 — MAA materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile Elongation Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression Additional
IRHD strength, at break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, set, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 70 °C oil no. 3, 22 h at 70 °C, available
–4 70 h at 70 °C %, max.
30 7 400 Change in tensile strength, No requirement 50 2, 3, 4
30 10 400 ±30 % max. 50 2, 3, 4
30 14 400 50 2, 3, 4
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40 7 400 Change in elongation at 50 2, 3, 4

40 10 400 break, p50 % max. 50 2, 3, 4, 6
40 14 400 50 2, 3, 4, 6, 8
40 17 500 50 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
40 17 600 Change in hardness, 50 8
40 19 600 ±15 IRHD max. 50 7
40 21 600 50 2, 3, 4, 6

50 5 250 50 2, 3
50 7 400 50 2, 3
50 10 400 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
50 14 400 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
50 17 400 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
50 17 500 50 7, 8
50 21 500 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

60 5 250 50 2, 3
60 7 300 50 2, 3
60 10 350 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
60 14 400 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
60 17 400 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
60 21 400 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

70 5 150 50 2, 3
70 7 200 50 2, 3
70 9 200 50 8
70 10 250 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
70 11 300 50 8
70 14 300 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
70 17 300 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
70 21 350 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

80 7 100 50 2, 3
80 9 200 50 8
80 10 150 50 2, 3
80 10 200 50 8
80 14 200 50 2, 3
80 17 200 50 2, 3

90 7 100 50 2, 3
90 10 125 50 2, 3
90 14 125 50 2, 3

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Table 6/2 — MAA materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
A33 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19,
168 h at 70 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10 ±5
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. ±20 ±20 p25 p25 p20 p10 p10
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. p30 p30 p25 p25 p20 p15 p15
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B13 Compression set,

BS 903:A6, 22 h at
70 °C, %, max. 25 25 20 30 40

C12 Resistance to ozone,

BS 903:A43 no cracks no cracks

C42 Resistance to ozone,

BS 903:A43 no cracks

C32 Resistance to ozone,

BS 903:A43 no cracks

C20 Resistance to outdoor limits to

ageing, BS ISO 4665 be agreed

F27 Low-temperature stiffness,

BS 903:A13, at p40 °C,
torsional modulus max.
70 MPa pass pass pass pass pass

G11 Tear strength, BS 903:A3, limits to limits to limits to limits to limits to

Method C, kN/m, min be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed

P20 Discoloration of organic limits to limits to limits to limits to limits to

finishes, BS 903:A33, be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed
method A2
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/3 — MAJ materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression Additional
IRHD strength, at break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, oil No. 3, set, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 70 °C 70 h at 70 °C BS 903:A6, available
p4 22 h at 70 °C,
%, max.
50 14 300 Change in tensile Change in volume, 50 —
50 20 400 strength, ±30 % max. +20 % max. 50 —

60 14 300 50 3, 6
60 20 350 Change in elongation at 50 3, 6
60 27 400 break, p50 % max. 50 3, 6
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70 14 300 50 3, 6
70 20 350 Change in hardness, 50 3, 6
70 27 400 ±15 IRHD max. 50 3, 6

80 20 300 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
80 27 350 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

90 20 250 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
90 27 350 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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Table 6/4 — MAJ materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
A14 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±5 ±5 ±5 ±5 ±5 ±5
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p25 p25 p15 p25 p25 p25 p25
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p20 p20 p20 p20 p20 p20

B13 Compression set,

BS 903:A6,
22 h at 70 °C, %, max. 45 30 45 30 45
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C12 Resistance to ozone,

BS 903:A43 no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks

C20 Resistance to outdoor limits to limits to limits to limits to limits to limits to

ageing, BS ISO 4665 be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed

E34 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 3,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. p12 to +3 p12 to +3 p12 to +3 p12 to +3 p12 to +3 p12 to +3

Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p25 p25 p15 p25 p25 p25
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p20 p20 p20 p20 p20 p20
Change in volume, %,
max. p2 to +12 p2 to +12 p2 to +12 p2 to +12 p2 to +12 p2 to +12

E51 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, liquid A,
70 h at 23 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±5 ±5 ±5 ±5 ±6 ±5
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p15 p15 p15 p15 p35 p15
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. p15 p15 p15 p15 p15 p15
Change in volume, %,
max. ±5 ±5 ±5 ±5 p5 to +10 ±5

E61 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, liquid B,
70 h at 23 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. 0 to p15 0 to p15 0 to p15 0 to p15 0 to p20 0 to p20
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p40 p40 p40 p40 p70 p70
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p40 p40 p40 p40 p40 p40
Change in volume, %,
max. 0 to +30 0 to +30 0 to +30 0 to +30 0 to +40 0 to +40
F26 Low-temperature
stiffness, BS 903:A13,
at p35 °C,
torsional modulus max.
70 MPa pass
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/4 — MAJ materials: supplementary requirements (continued)

Supplementary requirements Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
L13 Water resistance,
BS 903:A16,
70 h at 70 °C:
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p35 p15 p30 p40 p40

L14 Water resistance,

BS 903:A16,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p45
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in details including colour.
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a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

Table 6/5 — MAK materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression Additional
IRHD strength, at break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, set, BS 903:A6, Grade
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 70 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 70 °C, numbers
p4 70 h at 70 °C %, max. available
40 3 400 Change in tensile Volume change, 50 2
strength, ±30 % max. +10 % max.
50 3 400 50 2

60 5 300 Change in elongation at 50 2

break, p50 % max.
70 7 250 50 2
Change in hardness,
80 8 150 ±15 IRHD max. 50 2

90 7 100 50 2

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Table 6/6 — MAK materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
A14 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19, 70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. +15
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p15
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p40

E14 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 1,
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70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. b

Change in tensile
strength, %, max. b

Change in elongation
at break, %, max. b

Change in volume, %, max. p3 to +5

E34 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 3,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness
IRHD, max. p5 to +10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max p30
Change in elongation
at break, %, max p50
Change in volume, %, max. b

F27 Low-temperature stiffness,

BS 903:A13, at p40 °C,
torsional modulus max.
70 MPa pass
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.
b The requirement is applicable and materials are available to satisfy specified limits for these characteristics but a standard
classification has not yet been established.

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Table 6/7 — MBA materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, at break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 70 °C, available
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max.
30 7 400 Change in tensile No requirements 50 2
30 10 400 strength, ±30 % max. 50 2, 3, 4, 8
30 14 400 50 2, 3, 4, 8

40 7 300 Change in elongation at 50 6

40 10 400 break, p50 % max. 50 2, 3, 4, 8
40 14 400 50 2, 3, 4, 8
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40 17 450 50 2, 3, 4, 8
Change in hardness,
±15 IRHD max.

50 7 300 50 6
50 10 400 50 2, 3, 4, 8
50 14 400 50 2, 3, 4, 8
50 17 400 50 2, 3, 4, 8
50 20 450 50 2, 3, 4, 8

60 5 250 50 6
60 7 300 50 2, 6
60 10 350 50 2, 3, 4, 8
60 14 400 50 2, 3, 4, 8
60 17 400 50 2, 3, 4, 8
60 20 400 50 2, 3, 4, 8

70 5 150 50 6
70 7 200 50 2, 6
70 10 250 50 2, 3, 4, 8
70 14 300 50 2, 3, 4, 8
70 17 300 50 2, 3, 4, 8
70 20 350 50 2, 3, 4, 8

80 7 100 50 2
80 10 150 50 2, 3, 4, 8
80 14 200 50 2, 3, 4, 8

90 7 100 50 2
90 10 125 50 2, 3, 4, 8

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Table 6/8 — MBA materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
A14 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD max. +10 +10 +10
Change in tensile
strength, % max. p25 p20 p25
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p25 p25 p25

B13 Compression set,

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at 70 °C, max. 25 25 25

B14 Compression set,

BS 903:A6, 22 h
at 100 °C, %, max. 35

C12 Resistance to ozone,

BS 903:A43 no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks

C42 Resistance to ozone, no cracks

BS 903:A43

F27 Low-temperature
stiffness, BS 903:A13,   
at p40 °C, torsional   
modulus max. 70 MPa   
  
  
or  pass  pass  pass
  
  
F19 Low-temperature   
brittleness, BS 903:A25,   
non-brittle at p55 °C   

P20 Discoloration of organic limits to limits to limits to limits to limits to

finishes, BS 903:A33, be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed
method A2
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/9 — MBC materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation at Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, available
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max.
30 7 400 Change in tensile Volume change, 80 2, 5
30 10 500 strength, ±30 % max. +120 % max. 80 2, 5
30 14 500 80 2

Change in elongation at
40 7 400 break, p50 % max. 80 2, 5
40 10 500 80 2, 5
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40 14 500 Change in hardness, 80 2, 5

40 17 500 ±15 IRHD max. 80 2

50 7 300 80 2, 5
50 10 350 80 2, 5
50 14 400 80 2, 5
50 17 450 80 2
50 20 500 80 2

60 7 300 80 2, 5
60 10 350 80 2, 5
60 14 350 80 2, 5
60 17 400 80 2
60 20 400 80 2

70 7 200 80 2, 5
70 10 250 80 2, 5
70 14 300 80 2, 5
70 17 300 80 2
70 20 300 80 2

80 7 100 80 2
80 10 100 80 2
80 14 150 80 2

90 7 100 80 2
90 10 150 80 2
90 14 150 80 2

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Table 6/10 — MBC materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
A14 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19.
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. +15 +15
Change in tensile
strength, % max. p15 +15
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p40 p40

B14 Compression set,

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BS 903:A6,
22 h at 100 °C, %, max. 35 45

C12 Resistance to ozone,

BS 903:A43 no cracks no cracks

C20 Resistance to outdoor limits to limits to

ageing, BS ISO 4665 be agreed be agreed

E14 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 1,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, %, max. ±10 ±10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p30 p30
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p30 p30
Change in volume, %,
max. p10 to +15 p10 to +15

F27 Low-temperature
stiffness, BS 903:A13,
at p40 °C, torsional
modulus max. 70 MPa pass

F29 Low-temperature
stiffness, BS 903:A13,
at p55 °C, torsional
modulus max. 70 MPa pass

G11 Tear strength,

BS 903:A3, Method C, limits to limits to
kN/m, min be agreed be agreed

P20 Discoloration of organic limits to

finishes, BS 903:A33, be agreed
method A2
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/11 — MBE materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression Additional
IRHD strength, at break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, set, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, available
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max.
40 7 500 Change in tensile Volume change, 40 2
strength, ±30 % max. +80 % max.
50 7 400 40 2
50 10 400 40 2
50 14 400 Change in elongation at 40 2
break, p50 % max.
60 7 350 40 2
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60 10 350 Change in hardness 40 2

60 14 350 ±15 IRHD max., 40 2

70 7 200 50 2
70 10 250 50 2
70 14 250 50 2
70 17 250 50 2

80 7 100 50 2
80 10 100 50 2
80 14 150 50 2
80 17 150 50 2

90 7 100 50 2
90 10 100 50 2
90 14 150 50 2

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Table 6/12 — MBE materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
A14 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19.
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. +15
Change in tensile p15
strength, %, max.
Change in elongation at p40
break, %, max.

B14 Compression set,

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BS 903:A6,
22 h at 100 °C, %, max. 25

C12 Resistance to ozone, no cracks

BS 903:A43

C20 Resistance to outdoor limits to

ageing, BS ISO 4665 be agreed

E14 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 1,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p30
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. p30
Change in volume, %, max. p10 to +15

E34 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 3,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in tensile strength,
%, max. p50
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. –40

F27 Low-temperature stiffness,

BS 903:A13, at p40 °C,
torsional modulus max.
70 MPa pass
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/13 — MBF materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation at Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, numbers
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max. available
60 7 250 Change in tensile Volume change, 50 2
60 10 300 strength, ±30 % max. +60 % max. 50 2
60 14 350 50 2
60 17 350 50 2
Change in elongation at
70 7 200 break, p50 % 50 2
70 10 250 50 2
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70 14 250 50 2
70 17 300 Change in hardness, 50 2
±15 IRHD max.
80 7 100 50 2
80 10 125 50 2
80 14 125 50 2

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Table 6/14 — MBF materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
B14 Compression set,
BS 903:A6,
22 h at 100 °C, %, max. 25

E14 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 1,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness, p5 to +10
IRHD, max.

Change in tensile strength,

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%, max. p25
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. p45
Change in volume, %, max. ±10

E34 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 3,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. p20
Change in tensile strength,
%, max. p45
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. p45

F19 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25, 
non-brittle at p55 °C 


or 
 pass

F27 Low-temperature stiffness, 
BS 903:A13, at p40 °C, 
torsional modulus max. 
70 MPa 
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/15 — MBG materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation at Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, available
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max.
40 7 450 Change in tensile Volume change, 50 2, 3, 5
40 10 450 strength, ±30 % max. +40 % max. 50 2, 3, 5

50 7 350 50 2, 3, 5
50 10 400 Change in elongation 50 2, 3, 5
50 14 400 at break, p50 % max. 50 2, 3, 5
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60 7 250 50 2, 3, 4, 5
60 10 300 50 2, 3, 4, 5
60 14 350 Change in hardness, 50 2, 3, 4, 5
60 17 350 ±15 IRHD max. 50 2, 3, 4

70 7 200 50 2, 3, 4, 5
70 10 250 50 2, 3, 4, 5
70 14 250 50 2, 3, 4, 5
70 17 300 50 2, 3, 4, 5

80 7 100 50 3, 4, 6, 7
80 10 125 50 3, 4, 6, 7
80 14 125 50 3, 4, 6, 7

90 7 100 50 3, 6, 7
90 10 100 50 3, 6, 7

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Table 6/16 — MBG materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
A14 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19.
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. +15 +15
Change in tensile
strength, % max. p20 p20
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p40 p40

B14 Compression set,

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22 h at 100 °C, %, max 25 25 25 25 25 25

C32 Resistance to ozone,

BS 903:A43 no cracks

C20 Resistance to outdoor limits to limits to limits to limits to limits to limits to

ageing, BS ISO 4665 be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed

E14 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 1,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, %, max. p5 to +10 p5 to +10 p7 to +10 p5 to +10 p5 to +10 p5 to +10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p25 p25 p25 p25 p25 p25
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. p45 p45 p45 p45 p45 p45
Change in volume, %, max. p10 to +5 p10 to +5 p5 to +10 p10 to +5 p10 to +5 p10 to +5

E34 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 3,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness, p10 to +5 p10 to +5 p15 to 0 p15 to 0 p20 to 0 p10 to +5
IRDH, max.
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p45 p45 p45 p45 p45 p45
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. p45 p45 p45 p45 p45 p45
Change in volume, %, max. 0 to +25 0 to +25 p10 to +35 0 to +35 0 to +35 0 to +25

E51 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, liquid A,
70 h at 23 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±10 ±10 ±10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p25 p25 p25
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. p25 p25 p25
Change in volume, %, max. p5 to +10 p5 to +10 p5 to +10
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Table 6/16 — MBG materials: supplementary requirements (continued)

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
E61 Fluid resistance,
BS 903:A16, liquid B,
70 h at 23 °C
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. 0 to p30 0 to p30 0 to p30
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p60 p60 p60
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. p60 p60 p60
Change in volume, %, max. 0 to +40 0 to +40 0 to +40

F16 Low-temperature brittleness,

BS 903:A25, non-brittle 
at p35 °C 
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

or 
 pass

F24 Low-temperature stiffness 
BS 903:A13, at p18 °C 
torsional modulus max. 
70 MPa 

F17 Low-temperature brittleness,

BS 903:A25, non-brittle   
at p40 °C   
  
  
or   
 pass  pass  pass
  
F25 Low-temperature stiffness,   
BS 903:A13, at p25 °C   
torsional modulus max.   
70 MPa   

F19 Low-temperature brittleness,

BS 903:A25, non-brittle 
at p55 °C 


or 
 pass

F27 Low-temperature stiffness, 
BS 903:A13, at p40 °C, 
torsional modulus max. 
70 MPa 

L14 Water resistance,

BS 903:A16,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness
IRHD, max., ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10
Change in volume, %, max. ±15 ±15 ±15 ±15 ±15 ±15 ±15

P20 Discoloration of organic limits to limits to limits to limits to limits to limits to limits to
finishes, BS 903:A33, be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed
method A2

Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/17 — MBK materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, at break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, available
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max.
60 5 200 Change in tensile Volume change, 50 4, 5, 6
60 7 250 strength, ±30 % max. +10 % max. 50 4, 5, 6
60 10 300 50 4, 5, 6
60 14 350 50 4, 5
60 17 350 Change in elongation at 50 4
break, p50 % max.
70 5 150 50 4, 5, 6
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70 7 200 50 4, 5, 6
70 10 250 Change in hardness, 50 4, 5, 6
70 14 250 ±15 IRHD max. 50 4, 5
70 17 300 50 4

80 7 100 50 4, 5
80 10 125 50 4, 5
80 14 125 50 4, 5

90 7 100 50 4, 5
90 10 100 50 4, 5
90 14 100 50 4, 5

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Table 6/18 — MBK materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
A14 Heat resistance, BS 903:A19,
70 h to 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±10 ±7 ±10
Change in tensile strength,
%, max. p20 p10 p10
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. p30 p30 p30

B14 Compression set, BS 903:A6,

22 h at 100 °C, %, max. 25 15 25
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E34 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 3,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. p10 to +5 p10 to +5 p10 to +5

Change in tensile strength,

%, max. p20 p20 p20
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. p30 p30 p30
Change in volume, %, max. 0 to +10 0 to +10 0 to +10

E61 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, liquid B,
70 h at 23 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. 0 to p20 0 to p20 0 to p20
Change in tensile strength,
%, max. p50 p50 p50
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. p50 p50 p50
Change in volume, %, max. 0 to +25 0 to +25 0 to +25

E84 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, liquid 101,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. p10 to +5 p10 to +5

Change in tensile strength,

%, max. p30 p30
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. 0 to +10 0 to +10
Change in volume, %, max.

F14 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25, 
non-brittle at p18 °C 


or 
 pass
F23 Low-temperature stiffness, 
BS 903:A13, at p10 °C, 
torsional modulus max. 
70 MPa 

pass
F24 Low-temperature stiffness,
BS 903:A13, at p18 °C
torsional modulus max.
70 MPa
pass
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
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Table 6/19 — MCA materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, at break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, numbers
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max. available
40 7 400 Change in tensile No requirement 50 2
40 10 400 strength, ±30 % max. 50 2

50 7 400 50 2
50 10 400 Change in elongation at 50 2
50 14 350 break, p50 % max. 50 2
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60 7 350 50 2
60 10 350 Change in hardness, 50 2, 4
60 14 300 ±15 IRHD max. 50 2, 4

70 7 300 50 2
70 10 250 50 2, 4
70 14 200 50 2, 4

80 7 200 50 2
80 10 150 50 2, 4
80 14 150 50 2, 4

90 7 120 50 2, 4
90 10 100 50 2, 4

Table 6/20 — MCA materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
A15 Heat resistance, BS 903:A19,
70 h at 125 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. +10 +10
Change in tensile strength, %, max. p20 p20
Change in elongation at break, %, max. p25 p25

B15 Compression set, BS 903:A6, 35

22 h at 125 °C, %, max.

B25 Compression set, BS 903:A6,

70 h at 125 °C, %, max. 20

C32 Resistance to ozone, BS 903:A43 no cracks no cracks

E93 Fluid resistance, BS 903:A16, 168 h at

70 °C in "Skydrol 500Bb"
Change in volume, %, max. +10 to 0 +10 to 0
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in dedtail, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.
b Phosphate ester type fluid available from Monsanto Chemicals Ltd.

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Table 6/21 — MCE materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, at break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, numbers
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max. available
50 14 400 Change in tensile Volume change, 80 2, 3, 4, 5
strength, ±30 % max. +80 % max.

60 10 350 80 2, 3, 4, 5
60 14 400 Change in elongation 80 2, 3, 4, 5
60 17 400 at break, p50 % max. 80 2, 3, 4, 5
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70 7 200 Change in hardness, 80 2, 3, 4, 5

70 10 250 ±15 IRHD max. 80 2, 3, 4, 5
70 14 300 80 2, 3, 4, 5
70 17 300 80 2, 3, 4, 5

80 7 200 80 2, 3, 4, 5
80 10 250 80 2, 3, 4, 5
80 14 250 80 2, 3, 4, 5

Table 6/22 — MCE materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
A16 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±20 ±20
Change in tensile strength, %, max. ±30 ±30
Change in elongation at break, %, max. p60 p60

B15 Compression set, BS 903:A6,

22 h at 125 °C, %, max. 60 80 40

C12 Resistance to ozone, BS 903:A43 no cracks no cracks no cracks

C20 Resistance to outdoor ageing, limits to limits to limits to limits to

BS ISO 4665 be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed

F19 Low temperature brittleness,

BS 903:A25, non-brittle at p55 °C pass pass pass pass

L23 Water resistance, BS 903:A16,

168 h at 70 °C:
Change in volume, %, max. ±10

P20 Discoloration of organic finishes, limits to limits to limits to limits to

BS 903:A33, method A2 be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
NOTE. In the first edition of BS 5176, MCE material supplementary requirements for fluid resistance were confined to tests using
the now withdrawn Liquid 100. The user may find it necessary to specify additional tests for fluid resistance to ensure the rubber
has adequate resistance to similar oils.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/23 — MCH materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, at break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, numbers
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max. available
60 7 250 Change in tensile Volume change, 50 2, 3
60 10 300 strength, ±30 % max. +30 % max. 50 2, 3
60 14 350 50 2, 3, 5, 6
60 17 350 50 2, 3
Change in elongation
70 7 200 at break, p50 % max. 50 2, 3
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70 10 250 50 2, 3
70 14 250 50 2, 3, 5, 6
70 17 300 Change in hardness, 50 2, 3
±15 IRHD max.
80 7 100 50 3, 4
80 10 125 50 3, 4
80 14 125 50 3, 4, 5, 6

90 7 100 50 3, 4
90 10 100 50 3, 4, 5, 6

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Table 6/24 — MCH materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

A15 Heat resistance,

BS 903:A19,
70 h at 125 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. 0 to +15 0 to +15 0 to +15 0 to +10 0 to +10
Change in tensile strength,
%, max. p25 p25 p25 p10 p20
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. p50 p50 p50 p40 p30

B14 Compression set,

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22 h at 100 °C, %, max. 25 25 25 30 25

B15 Compression set,

BS 903:A6,
22 h at 125 °C, %, max. 30 30 30

C12 Resistance to ozone,

BS 903:A43 no cracks no cracks

C20 Resistance to outdoor ageing, limits to limits to

BS ISO 4665 be agreed be agreed

E15 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 1,
70 h at 125 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. 0 to +10 0 to +10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p20 p20
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p35 p35
Change in volume, %, max. p15 to +5 p15 to +5

E16 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 1,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. 0 to +10 0 to +15 0 to +10
Change in tensile strength,
%, max. p20 p10 p15
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p40 p50 p40
Change in volume, %, max. p15 to +5 0 to +15 p10 to +5

E35 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 3,
70 h at 125 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±10 ±10
Change in tensile strength,
%, max. p15 p15
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p30 p30
Change in volume, %, max. 0 to +25 0 to +25
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Table 6/24 — MCH materials: supplementary requirements (continued)

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

E36 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 3,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±10 p5 to +10 p5 to +10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p35 p10 p15
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p35 p50 p40
Change in volume, %, max. 0 to +25 0 to +10 0 to +15
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E71 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, liquid C,
70 h at 23 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. p20 to 0 p20 to 0

Change in tensile strength,

%, max. p50 p50
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p50 p50
Change in volume, %,
max. 0 to +40 0 to +40

F14 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25,
non-brittle at p18 °C pass

F16 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25, 
non-brittle at p35 °C



or 
 pass
F24 Low-temperature stiffness, 
BS 903:A13 at p18 °C, 
torsional modulus max.

70 MPa



F17 Low-temperature 
brittleness, BS 903:A25,  
 
non-brittle at p40 °C 

 
or   pass
 pass 
F25 Low-temperature stiffness,  
BS 903:A13, at p25 °C,  
 
torsional modulus max. 
70 MPa


Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
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Table 6/25 — MDA materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation at Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, numbers
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max. available
50 7 300 Change in tensile No requirement 50 2
50 10 300 strength, ±30 % max. 50 2
50 14 350 50 2

60 7 250 Change in elongation 50 2, 3

60 10 250 at break, p50 % max. 50 2, 3
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60 14 300 50 2, 3

70 7 200 Change in hardness, 50 2, 3

70 10 200 ±15 IRHD max. 50 2, 3
70 14 200 50 2, 3

80 7 150 50 2, 3
80 10 150 50 2, 3
80 14 150 50 2, 3

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Table 6/26 — MDA materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
A16 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. +10 +10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p20 p20
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p20 p20

B16 Compression set

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BS 903:A6,
22 h at 150 °C, %, max. 40 25

C12 Resistance to ozone,

BS 903:A43 no cracks no cracks

F19 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25
non-brittle at p55 °C pass

G11 Tear strength, BS 903:A3, limits to limits to

Method C, kN/m, min. be agreed be agreed

L14 Water resistance,

BS 903:A16
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in volume, %, max. ±5 ±5

P20 Discoloration of organic limits to limits to

finishes, BS 903:A33 be agreed be agreed
method A2
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/27 — MDH materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation at Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, available
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max.
40 7 300 Change in tensile Volume change, 50 2, 6
strength, ±30 % max. +30 % max.

50 8 250 50 2, 6

60 8 200 Change in elongation at 50 2, 6

60 10 200 break, p50 % max. 50 2
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70 5 100 70 5
70 8 150 Change in hardness, 50 3, 6
70 10 150 ±15 IRHD max. 50 3

80 5 100 70 5
80 8 125 50 3
80 10 125 50 3

90 10 100 50 4

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Table 6/28 — MDH materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
A16 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. +10 +10 +10 +10 +10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p25 p25 p25 p25 p25
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p30 p30 p30 p30 p30

B16 Compression set,

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BS 903:A6,
22 h at 150 °C, %, max. 30 30 30 30

C12 Resistance to ozone,

BS 903:A43 no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks

C20 Resistance to outdoor limits to limits to limits to limits to

ageing, BS ISO 4665 be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed

E16 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 1,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. p5 to +10 p5 to +10 p5 to +10 p5 to +10 p5 to +10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p20 p20 p20 p20 p20
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p30 p30 p30 p40 p30
Change in volume, %, max. ±5 ±5 ±5 ±5 p5 to +10

E36 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 3,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. p15 p15 p15 p15 p25
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p40 p30 p30 p40 p50
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p40 p30 p30 p40 p40
Change in volume, %, max. +25 +25 +25 +25 +30

F13 Low-temperature pass pass pass

brittleness, BS 903:A25,
non-brittle at p10 °C

F14 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25,
non-brittle at p18 °C pass

F15 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25,
non-brittle at p25 °C pass
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in details, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/29 — MEE materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, at break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, available
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max.
50 8 400 Change in tensile Volume change, 75 3
50 10 500 strength ±30 % max. +80 % max. 75 3
50 12 500 75 —
50 14 500 75 —

60 6 200 Change in elongation 75 4

60 8 300 at break, p50 % max. 75 3, 4, 5
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60 12 300 75 3
60 14 400 75 3

70 8 200 Change in hardness, 75 3, 4, 5

70 10 200 ±15 IRHD max. 75 4
70 12 300 75 3

80 10 200 75 4
80 12 200 75 3, 4
80 14 200 75 3, 4, 5
80 16 200 75 3

90 6 100 75 4
90 10 100 75 3
90 14 100 75 –

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Table 6/30 — MEE materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
A37 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19,
168 h at 175 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. +10 +20 +10
Change in tensile
Strength, %, max. –30 –30 –30
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. –50 –65 –50

B26 Compression set,

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BS 903:A6,
70 h at 150 °C, %, max. 50 75 50

B17 Compression set,

BS 903:A6,
22 h at 175 °C, %, max. 50 75 50

E16 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 1,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. –10 to +5 –10 to +5 –10 to +5
Change in tensile
Strength, %, max. –25 –25 –25
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. –35 –35 –35
Change in volume, %, max. ±15 ±10 ±10

E36 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 3,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in tensile
Strength, %, max. –60 –50 –50
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. –55 –50 –50
Change in volume, %, max. +70 +60 +50

L14 Water resistance,

BS 903:A16,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in volume, %, max. +15 +15 +15

F17 Low-temperature brittleness pass pass pass

BS 903:A25, non-brittle
at –40 °C

G11 Tear strength, BS 903:A3, limits to limits to limits to

Method C, kN/m, min. be agreed be agreed be agreed
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/31 — MEH materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation at Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, available
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max.
50 8 200 Change in tensile Volume change, 50 2
strength, ±30 % max. +30 % max.
60 10 175 50 2

70 10 150 Change in elongation at 50 2

break, p50 % max.
80 10 125 60 3
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Change in hardness,
90 10 100 ±15 IRHD max. 60 3

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Table 6/32 — MEH materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
A17 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19,
70 h at 175 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. +10 +10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p10 p10
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p20 p20

B17 Compression set,

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22 h at 175 °C, %, max. 40 50

B27 Compression set,

BS 903:A6,
70 h at 175 °C, %, max. 50 60

C12 Resistance to ozone,

BS 903:A43 no cracks no cracks

C20 Resistance to outdoor limits to limits to

ageing, BS ISO 4665 be agreed be agreed

E16 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 1,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±5 ±5
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p5 p5
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p10 p10
Change in volume, %, max. ±5 ±5

E36 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 3,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. p15 p20
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p10 p15
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p10 p15
Change in volume, %, max. +20 +20

F13 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25,
non-brittle at p10 °C pass pass
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/33 — MFC materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, at break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, available
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max.
40 5 300 Change in tensile Volume change, 40 2
40 6 300 strength, ±30 % max. +120 % max. 40 2

50 5 200 40 2
50 6 300 Change in elongation at 40 2
50 8 400 break, p50 % max. 60 4
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60 5 200 40 2
60 6 300 Change in hardness, 40 2
60 8 400 ±15 IRHD max. 40 4

70 5 150 40 2
70 6 200 40 2
70 8 300 80 4

80 5 100 40 2
80 6 200 80 2

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Table 6/34 — MFC materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
A19 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19,
70 h at 225 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. +10 +15
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p40 p50
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p40 p50

B17 Compression set,

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BS 903:A6,
22 h at 175 °C, %, max. 40 80

E16 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 1,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. p15 p15
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p50 p50
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p30 p50
Change in volume, %, max. +20 +20

F1-12 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25,
non-brittle at p80 °C pass pass

G11 Tear strength, BS 903:A3, limits to limits to

Method C, kN/m, min be agreed be agreed

L14 Water resistance,

BS 903:A16,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±5 ±5
Change in volume, %, max. ±5 ±5
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/35 — MFE materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation at Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression Additional
IRHD strength, break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, set, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, available
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max.
30 5 300 Change in tensile Volume change, 50 2
30 6 500 strength, ±30 % max. +80 % max. 50 2
30 8 500 50 4

40 5 300 Change in elongation at 50 2

40 8 450 break, p50 % max. 50 4
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50 5 250 50 2
50 6 300 Change in hardness, 50 2
50 8 400 ±15 IRHD max. 50 4

60 5 200 50 2
60 6 200 50 2
60 8 350 50 4

70 5 150 50 2
70 6 150 50 2, 3
70 8 300 50 4

80 5 100 50 2
80 6 100 50 2, 3

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Table 6/36 — MFE materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
A19 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19,
70 h at 225 °C:
Change in hardness, +15 +15 +15
IRHD, max.
Change in tensile p40 p40 p60
strength, %, max.
Change in elongation p50 p50 p60
at break, %, max.

B17 Compression set,

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BS 903:A6,
22 h at 175 °C, max. 45 40 50

E16 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 1,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. 0 to p10 0 to p10 0 to p10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p50 p20 p50
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p50 p20 p50
Change in volume, %, max. 0 to +20 0 to +10 0 to +20

E36 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 3,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in volume, %, max. +50 +60

F19 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25,
non-brittle at p55 °C pass pass pass

G11 Tear strength, BS 903:A3, limits to limits to limits to

Method C, kN/m, min be agreed be agreed be agreed

L14 Water resistance,

BS 903:A16,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±5 ±5 ±5
Change in volume, %, max. ±5 ±5 ±5
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
a Basic propoerties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/37 — MFK materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation at Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, available
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max.
40 6 250 Change in tensile Volume change, 30 2
strength, ±30 % max. +10 % max.
50 8 400 40 2, 4

60 6 150 Change in elongation 50 2, 3

at break, p50 % max.
70 8 100 40 5
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80 5 80 Change in hardness, 40 6
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Table 6/38 — MFK materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6
A48 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19, 336 h at 200 °C
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. +10 +10 +10 +10 +10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p30 p30 p30 p30 p30
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p35 p35 p35 p35 p35

B17 Compression set,

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E16 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 1,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. p5 p5 p5 p5 p5
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p10 p10 p10 p10 p10
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p20 p20 p20 p20 p20
Change in volume, %, max. +5 +5 +5 +5 +5

E62 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, liquid B,
70 h at 40 °C:
Change in volume, %, max. +30 +30 +25 +25 +25

F19 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25,
non-brittle at p55 °C pass pass pass pass pass

G11 Tear strength, BS 903:A3, limits to limits to limits to limits to limits to

Method C, kN/m, min be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed

L14 Water resistance,

BS 903:A16,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±5 ±5 ±5 ±5 ±5
Change in volume, %, max. ±5 ±5 ±5 ±5 ±5
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/39 — MGE materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, at break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, available
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max.
30 4 200 Change in tensile Volume change, 40 —
30 5 300 strength, ±30 % max. +80 % max. 40 2

40 4 200 40 —
40 5 300 Change in elongation 40 2
40 6 300 at break, p50 % max. 40 2, 3
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50 4 200 40 —
50 5 200 Change in hardness, 40 2
50 6 250 ±15 IRHD max. 40 2, 3

60 4 100 40 —
60 5 150 40 2
60 6 200 40 2, 3

70 4 100 40 —
70 5 100 40 2
70 6 150 40 2, 3

80 4 80 40 —
80 5 80 40 2, 3

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Table 6/40 — MGE materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7
A19 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19,
70 h at 225 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. +10 +8
Change in tensile
strength %, max. p25 p20
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p30 p20

B17 Compression set,

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BS 903:A6,
22 h at 175 °C, %, max. 25 30

E17 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 1,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. p10 p10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p30 p30
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p30 p30
Change in volume, %, max. 0 to +15 0 to +15

E36 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, oil No. 3,
70 h at 150 °C:
Change in volume, %, max. +50 +50

F19 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25,
non-brittle at p55 °C pass pass

G11 Tear strength, BS 903:A3, limits to limits to

Method C, kN/m, min be agreed be agreed

L14 Water resistance,

BS 903:A16,
70 h at 100 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±5 ±5
Change in volume, %, max. ±5 ±5
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/41 — MHK materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation at Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, available
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max.
60 8 200 Change in tensile Volume change, 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
60 10 200 strength, ±30 % max. +10 % max. 50 2, 3, 4

70 10 175 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
70 14 175 Change in elongation 50 2, 3, 4
at break, p50 % max.
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80 10 150 50 2, 4, 6
80 14 150 Change in hardness, 50 2, 4
±15 IRHD max.
90 10 100 50 2, 4, 6
90 14 100 50 2, 4

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Table 6/42 — MHK materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7
A1-10 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19,
70 h at 250 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p25 p25 p25 p25 p25 p25
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p25 p25 p25 p25 p25 p25

B18 Compression set,

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22 h at 200 °C, %, max. 40 40

B28 Compression set,

BS 903:A6,
70 h at 200 °C, %, max. 20 20 20

B48 Compression set,

BS 903:A6,
336 h at 200 °C, %, max. 45 45 45

E72 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16,
70 h at 40 °C, liquid C:
Change in hardness, ±5
IRHD, max.
Change in tensile strength,
%, max. p25
Change in elongation at
break, %, max. p20
Change in volume, %, max. 0 to +10

E88 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16,
70 h at 200 °C, liquid 101:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. p15 to +5 p15 to +5 p15 to +5 p15 to +5 p15 to +5 p15 to +5
Change in tensile strength,
%, max. p40 p40 p40 p40 p40 p40
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p20 p20 p20 p20 p20 p20
Change in volume, %, max. 0 to +15 0 to +15 0 to +15 0 to +15 0 to +15 0 to +15

F14 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25,
non-brittle at p18 °C pass pass

F15 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25,
non-brittle at p25 °C pass pass pass

G11 Tear strength, BS 903:A3, limits to limits to limits to limits to limits to

Method C, kN/m, min. be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed
Z (Special requirement) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
a Basic properties only; no supplementary requirements for Grade 1.

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Table 6/43 — MJK materials: basic requirements (Grade 1)

Hardness, Tensile, Elongation at Heat resistance, Oil resistance, Compression set, Additional
IRHD strength, break, BS 903:A19, BS 903:A16, BS 903:A6, Grade numbers
+5 MPa, min. %, min. 70 h at 100 °C oil No. 3, 22 h at 100 °C, available
p4 70 h at 100 °C %, max.
60 10 150 Change in tensile Volume change, 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
strength, ±30 % max. +10 % max.
70 12 125 50 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Change in elongation
80 12 100 at break, p50 % max. 50 2, 4, 6

90 12 100 Change in hardness, 50 2, 4, 6

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Table 6/44 — MJK materials: supplementary requirements

Supplementary requirements Grade 1a Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7
A1-11 Heat resistance,
BS 903:A19,
70 h at 275 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. p3 to +7 p3 to +7 p3 to +7
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p30 p30 p30
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p20 to +40 p20 to +40 p20 to +40

B18 Compression set,

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22 h at 200 °C, %, max. 40 40

B28 Compression set,

BS 903:A6,
70 h at 200 °C, %, max. 25 25 20

B48 Compression set,

BS 903:A6,
336 h at 200 °C, %, max. 45 45 35

E72 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16, liquid C,
70 h at 40 °C:
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. ±5
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p25
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p20
Change in volume, %, max. 0 to +10

E88 Fluid resistance,

BS 903:A16,
70 h at 200 °C, liquid 101
Change in hardness,
IRHD, max. p15 to +5 p15 to +5 p15 to +5 p15 to +5 p15 to +5 p15 to +5
Change in tensile
strength, %, max. p40 p40 p40 p40 p40 p40
Change in elongation
at break, %, max. p20 p20 p20 p20 p20 p20
Change in volume, %, max. 0 to +15 0 to +15 0 to +15 0 to +15 0 to +15 0 to +15

F14 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25,
non-brittle at p18 °C pass pass

F15 Low-temperature
brittleness, BS 903:A25,
non-brittle at p25 °C pass pass pass

G11 Tear strength, BS 903:A3, limits to limits to limits to limits to limits to

Method C, kN/m, min. be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed be agreed
Z (Special requirements) Any special requirements should be specified in detail, including colour.
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Annex A (informative)
Type of rubber normally used

Material designation Type of rubber normally used

(Type and Class)
MAA Natural rubber, epoxidized natural rubber (25 % and 50 % epoxidized),
reclaimed rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, isobutene-isoprene (butyl and
halogenated butyl) rubbers, brominated copolymers of isobutylenemethyl
styrene, ethylene-propylene rubbera, butadiene rubber, isoprene rubber,
polynorbornene rubber, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers
MAJ Urethane rubber
MAK Polysulfide rubber
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MBA Natural rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, isobutene-isoprene (butyl and

halogenated butyl) rubbers, brominated copolymers of isobutylene/p-methyl
styrene, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene-propylene rubbera
MBC Chloroprene rubber, epoxidized natural rubber (50 % epoxidized)
MBE Chloroprene rubber
MBF Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber
MBG Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, epichlorohydrin rubbers, urethane rubbers
MBK Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber
MCA Ethylene-propylene rubbera, isobutene-isoprene (butyl and halogenated butyl),
brominated copolymers of isobutylene/p-methyl styrene
MCE Chlorosulfonated polyethylene, chlorinated polyethylene
MCH Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, epichlorohydrin rubbers
MDA Ethylene-propylene rubbera, brominated copolymers of isobutylene/p-methyl
styrene
MDH Polyacrylic rubber, hydrogenated nitrile rubber
MEE Ethylene-acrylic rubber
MEH Polyacrylic rubber, hydrogenated nitrile rubber
MFC Silicone rubber
MFE Silicone rubber
MFK Fluorosilicone rubber
MGE Silicone rubber
MHK Fluorocarbon rubber
MJK Fluorocarbon rubber
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Annex B (informative)
Line call-outs of requirements in British Standard specifications
A number of materials in Table 6 match the physical property requirements of materials specified in other
British Standards. These are listed in the following conversion tables. It should be noted that they are
restricted to certain compositional requirements in respect of rubber type and compounding ingredients,
thus necessitating the use of the suffix Z (see 3.2.3.2). The particular British Standard specification should
always be consulted for full details of the various requirements.
Table B.1 — Conversion table for material specifications: BS 1154, Specification for natural
rubber compounds
BS 1154 designation BS 5176 line call-out
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W40 7MAA 417 A33 B13 Z1 Z2

Y40 7MAA 419 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
Z40 7MAA 419 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
W50 7MAA 517 A33 B13 Z1 Z2 Z3
Y50 7MAA 517 A33 B13 Z1 Z2 Z3
Z50 7MAA 517 A33 B13 Z1 Z2 Z3
W60 7MAA 614 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
Y60 7MAA 617 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
Z60 7MAA 617 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
W70 7MAA 710 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
Z70 7MAA 714 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
Z80 8MAA 810 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
NOTE Key to Z suffix numbers in the BS 5176 line call-outs.
Z1 Tolerance of ±0.02 Mg/m3 on the agreed value of density.
Z2 Compositional requirements according to Clause 3 of BS 1154.
Z3 In the case of BS 1154 W50, a minimum elongation at break of 400 % applies. In the case of BS 1154 Y50 and Z50, a minimum
elongation at break of 500 % applies.

Table B.2 — Conversion table for material specifications: BS 1155, Specification for natural
rubber compounds for extrusion
BS 1155 designation BS 5176 line call-out
R40 8MAA 414 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
S40 8MAA 417 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
T40 8MAA 417 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
R50 8MAA 514 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
S50 8MAA 517 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
T50 8MAA 517 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
R60 8MAA 610 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
S60 8MAA 614 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
T60 8MAA 614 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
R70 8MAA 709 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
T70 8MAA 711 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
T80 8MAA 809 A33 B13 Z1 Z2
NOTE Key to Z suffix numbers in the BS 5176 line call-outs.
Z1 Tolerance of ±0.02 Mg/m3 on the agreed value of density.
Z2 Compositional requirements according to Clause 3 of BS 1155.

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Table B.3 — Conversion table for material specifications: BS 6014, Specification for
ethylene-propylene rubber compounds
BS 6014 designation BS 5176 line call-out
EP40S 4MBA 410 A14 B14 Z1 Z2
EP50S 4MBA 510 A14 B14 Z1 Z2
EP60S 4MBA 610 A14 B14 Z1 Z2
EP70S 4MBA 710 A14 B14 Z1 Z2
EP80S 4MBA 810 A14 B14 Z1 Z2

EP40P 2MCA 410 A15 B15 Z1 Z2

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EP50P 2MCA 510 A15 B15 Z1 Z2

EP60P 2MCA 614 A15 B15 Z1 Z2
EP70P 2MCA 714 A15 B15 Z1 Z2
EP80P 2MCA 814 A15 B15 Z1 Z2
NOTE Key to Z suffix numbers in the BS 5176 line call-out.
Z1 Tolerance of ±0.02 Mg/m3 on the agreed value of density.
Z2 Compositional requirements according to Clause 4 of BS 6014.

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