Chlorinated rubber can be formulated into coatings which exhibit excellent resistance to most acids, alkalies, salts, mineral oils, moisture and fungus growth. Resistance to oxidizing agents is generally good but is dependent on temperature and concentration of the oxidizing agents. Chlorinated rubber has excellent electrical properties and is non-flammable.
Recommendations are made regarding the use of chlorinated rubber coatings in various media. Corrosives in which tests were made include eight acids, water, five alkalies, six oxidizing agents, eight salt solutions, eight solvents, three fats and oils, chlorine, bromine, iodine, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide. Recommendations in these media are made both for a temperature of 120 F and for room temperature (70 F).
Physical properties of chlorinated rubber are given. Application of coatings is discussed in detail with attention given to coverage and shipping data, flammability and toxicity, surface preparation, priming, and application methods. Properties of applied coatings and linings are considered with respect to temperature limitations, impact and abrasion resistance, hardness, aging, toxicity and odor, weight, and elec trical properties.
