Properties of Thermoset Insulation and Jacket Materials

This table outlines the various properties of thermoset insulation and jacket materials, rated as follows:
- P: Poor
- F: Fair
- G: Good
- E: Excellent
- O: Outstanding

Insulation/Jacket Material	Oxidation Resistance	Heat Resistance	Oil Resistance	Low Temp. Flexibility	Weather/Sun Resistance	Ozone Resistance	Abrasion Resistance	Electrical Properties	Flame Resistance	Nuclear Radiation Resistance
Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)	F	F	P	F-G	F	P	G-E	E	P	F-G
Natural Rubber	F	F	P	F-G	F	P	E	E	P	F-G
Synthetic Rubber	G	F	P	F-G	F	P	E	E	P	F-G
Polybutadiene	E	E	G	G	F	E	G-E	E	G	F-G
Neoprene	G	G	G	E	E	P	E	G	E	G
Hypalon	E	G	G	G-E	F-G	E	G	E	G	G-E
Nitrile Rubber	E	G	E	G	F	E	G	E	G	F-G
Polyethylene	F	E	P	F-G	E	G	F	E	G	G-E
Silicone Rubber	O	O	G	O	O	O	G-E	E	O	G-E
Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE)	E	E	E	E	G	E	G-E	E	G	G-E

Key Observations:
1. Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR): Offers fair to poor performance across most parameters; unsuitable for applications requiring heat or oil resistance.
2. Silicone Rubber: Excels in oxidation resistance, temperature stability, and flexibility, making it ideal for harsh environments.
3. Neoprene: Provides a balanced profile of excellent electrical and abrasion resistance with good flame resistance.