| Property | 
|  | 
|
| Hardness Range | Babies' skin to hard rubber ball | Gummy bear to soft pen grip
| Pencil eraser head to a rigid plasic case
|
| Exudes Oils | Minimal
| Yes | No |
| Cushions & Protects | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medical Grades Available | Yes | Yes | No |
| Industrial Grades Available | Yes | No
| Yes
|
| Adheres to Fabrics & Substrates | Yes
| Yes
| No |
| Durable | Yes
| No
| Yes
|
| Washable & Reusable | Yes
| Yes
| Yes
|
| Non-Allergenic | Yes
| Yes
| Optional
|
| Relative Material Cost | High
| Moderate
| Economical
|
| Tensile Strength | Excellent
| Good
| Excellent |
| Ultimate Elongation | Good
| Excellent | Excellent |
| Tear Strength | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Compression Set | Better in Low Durometers | Better in Higher Durometers | Better in Higher Durometers |
| Flash Point | Up to 750° | Up to 500° | Up to 500° |
