| | Lightweight Compressible and Resilient Electrically conductive | Electromagnetic interference shielding for electronics, Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection |
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| | Trade Names: Basotect, Vixum, Low Density, Thermal Insulation, Sound Absorption, Flame Retardant. | Acoustic Insulation, Pipe and Duct insulation, Railway and bullet train insulation |
| | Derived from Polyurethane, Acts as an evaporative surface, Moderately Durable, Washable and reusable | Reticulate-Filter FoamCommon Filter Media, Cleaning up oil spills, Collecting vaporized oils from industrial equipment. |
| | Common Trade names: Poron, Boyd MCUF Derived from Polyurethane Excellent Resistance to Compression Set Durable, long term performance Good vibration damping/impact resistance Flame Retardant: UL HBF Easy to Convert Easy to Laminate Moderately Expensive Moderate Temperature Range | Medical devices, packaging, filters, acoustic and thermal insulation. |
| | Lightweight Fire Resistance Exceeding FAR 25.856 specifications Minimal Smoke Generation Heat and Pressure Formable Flexible and Stable at Cryogenic Temperatures Hydrolytic Stability and Non-Wicking Non-Toxic and Formaldehyde Free Low Off-Gassing Does Not Support Microbial Growth Self-Supporting | Hyperscale computing and cloud servers, aerospace thermal insulation, eMobility battery protection and insulation, heat jacket insulation, marine insulation. |
| | Either classified as Polyester or Polyether Polyurethane Wide temperature range Thermally and Acoustically Insulating Mold and fungus resistant | Seals and gaskets, flexible seating cushions, rigid thermal and acoustic insulation panels. |
| | Can be Extruded Resistance to heat, acids, alkalis, salts, chlorine solutions High dielectric strength Synthetic rubber Vibration damping | Automotive insulation, Automotive weather seals, Door seals, Window seals, Trunk seals, Hood seals. |
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, EVA | | Retains flexibility and resilience Rapid recovery from compressions Low-water absorption Thermal and acoustic insulation Vibration and impact absorption Weather and Chemical Resistance | Appliances, electronics, medical and health care, automotive applications. |
Chloroprene (Neoprene) Blends | | Meets government specifications Insulation Electrical insulation General good chemical stability Maintains flexibility over wide temperature range | Laptop sleeves, Orthopedic braces, Gaskets, Weatherstripping, Packaging, Closure seals |
| | Expanded Polypropylene foam, EPP foam Durable, high tear strength Recyclable Lightweight Flexible | Insulation and cushioning, Automotive interior applications, HVAC insulation |
| | High Temperature range exceeding 204ºC (400ºF) UL Rated Flame Resistance 94 V-0 and 94 HF-1 Low toxic emission when exposed to fire Excellent resistance to ozone and UVFire retardant thermal insulation Vibration isolation in electronic components | Dust and fluid ingress, outdoor gaskets, cushioning and vibration management, acoustic insulation in automotive, mass transit, and marine applications. |
| | Buna-N, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber, NBR, Oil and UV resistance Resists water Good abrasion and tear resistance Excellent compression set | Broad Application Range, Automotive and Aerospace fuel hoses, gaskets. |
| | Buna-S, SBR Shock absorption and vibration dampening Flexible and resilient Resistant to wear and weak acids High abrasion resistance | Gaskets and weatherstripping, Vehicle Interiors. |
| | ECH, ECO Excellent chemical resistance Excellent oil resistance Excellent weather resistance Large operating temperature range low gas permeability Good compression set Good heat and mineral oil resistance | Automotive Gaskets, Weatherproofing, Vibration Isolation. |
| | Isoprene Excellent tear and abrasion resistance Compression set resistance Good non-skid properties | |
| | Shock Absorbing Moisture/Air Seal Solvent Resistant Range of Colors Lightweight Widely Available Narrow Temperature Exposure Takes Compression Set | Shock absorption, Thermal Insulation, Aerospace Noise Reduction, Packaging. |
| | EPS Foam Moisture Resistant Durable Thermally Insulating Dimensional Stability Lightweight | Thermal Insulation, Automotive Sound Dampening, Packaging. |
| | Also called Polyvinyl Chloride, Vinyl Shock Absorber or Sound Damper Resilient, Soft Conforms to irregular surfaces and curves Ideal alternative to low permeable urethane Able to make long life seal against air, moisture, light and dust penetration Inherently resistant to fire, UV rays, most chemicals, acids and solvents | RV seals, Automotive gaskets and seals, Marine and Transportation. |