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Is Hypalon a plastic?

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Is Hypalon a plastic?

HYPALON RUBBER Hypalon (CSM) is a premium-grade synthetic rubber manufactured from chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE).

What is Hypalon used for?

Hypalon is highly preferable in hot climate areas. If you are planning to use your boat frequently and keep it inflated most of the time, a Hypalon boat would be an excellent choice.

What is Hypalon rubber?

Hypalon is a trademark for chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber (CSM) noted for its resistance to chemicals, temperature extremes, and ultraviolet light as well as abrasion resistance. Hanna Rubber offers this premium grade synthetic rubber sheet in rolls 36″ or 48″ wide and also in molded slabs.

Which is better PVC or Hypalon?

Generally speaking, CSM/Hypalon RIBs are more expensive – sometimes more than twice as – but they also are much more resilient to UV exposure and to accidental gas, oil, or chemical exposure, such as fuel spills, than their PVC counterparts.

Why did DuPont stop making Hypalon?

The environmental pressures, high manufacturing costs, hazardous nature of manufacturing the product, as well as commercial pressures all probably contributed to DuPont’s decision to discontinue the production of their Hypalon products.

Is Hypalon or PVC better?

So, how do you know which is right for you? Generally speaking, CSM/Hypalon RIBs are more expensive – sometimes more than twice as – but they also are much more resilient to UV exposure and to accidental gas, oil, or chemical exposure, such as fuel spills, than their PVC counterparts.

How can you tell Hypalon from PVC?

Hypalon is glued, with lots of material overlap, PVC has narrow overlaps and welded impressions. PVC also shows fabric print-thru because the material is thinner.

When was Hypalon discontinued?

2009
Hypalon production was discontinued by its original manufacturer, DuPont, back in 2009. This was due to production safety reasons and environmental considerations. For one, when Hypalon burns it releases highly toxic fumes.

Is Hypalon a nylon?

The actual product is more involved but this is essentially what is described as Hypalon fabric. Hypalon: This is a synthetic rubber coating onto polyester or nylon fabric and usually with a neoprene coating on the back of the fabric.