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Butyl Rubber Stoppers

Reliable elastomer closures for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, laboratory, and industrial packaging applications.

Numa supplies butyl rubber stoppers in multiple sizes and profiles for vials, bottles, containers, and other packaging requirements.

Two blue-gray butyl serum stoppers, one upright and one inverted showing the plug
Two dark blue-gray butyl lyophilization stoppers, one showing the slotted plug
Two light gray butyl stoppers showing the top face and hollow plug

Serum profile · Butyl

12–34 mm
Specification range
20
Standard profiles
Butyl
Elastomer material
Custom
Sizes, colors & profiles

At a glance

Product Details

Butyl rubber is widely used in packaging because of its strong airtightness, chemical resistance, elasticity, and resistance to aging.

Material
Butyl rubber
Typical Applications
Pharmaceutical packaging, laboratory and research packaging, cosmetic packaging, chemical and industrial production, and vial and container closure systems
Related Product Ranges
Glass vials, aluminum crimp seals, flip-off caps, and multi-component quote support

Material performance

Key Characteristics

Available materials, dimensions, and profiles support a range of packaging, storage, and production requirements.

  • Packaging ApplicationsAvailable for pharmaceutical, laboratory, cosmetic, chemical, and industrial packaging requirements.
  • Airtight and Moisture ResistantHelps limit exposure to air and moisture during storage and handling.
  • Chemical ResistanceButyl rubber offers resistance to a range of chemicals, making it suitable for pharmaceutical, laboratory, cosmetic, and industrial environments.
  • Elastic and DurableThe material provides flexibility, compression recovery, and resistance to aging.
  • Multiple ConfigurationsAvailable in a variety of diameters, plug profiles, top thicknesses, and total heights.
  • Custom Sourcing SupportAlternative dimensions, materials, colors, and configurations may be available based on volume and application requirements.

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What to Include in Your Request

Share your vial specifications, product drawings, quantity, and application details. We will review the request and follow up with available stopper options.

Helpful details

  • Vial neck finish
  • Opening diameter
  • Stopper plug diameter
  • Top diameter
  • Seal or cap size
  • Container material
  • Intended packaging process

Standard profiles

Specifications and Dimensions

Standard butyl rubber stopper specifications. Alternative dimensions may be available on request.

All dimensions in mm

Butyl Rubber Stopper Specifications and Dimensions (mm)
SpecificationTop DiameterTop ThicknessPlug DiameterTotal Height
12-D412.6±0.22.5±0.29.3±0.210.5±0.3
13-A112.5±0.22.0±0.257.5±0.16.7±0.3
13-A212.5±0.22.0±0.257.5±0.17.0±0.3
13-D112.5±0.22.2±0.257.5±0.212.2±0.3
13-D212.5±0.22.1±0.257.6±0.210.1±0.3
13-D2+12.5±0.22.2±0.257.7±0.211.1±0.3
15-D415.6±0.22.5±0.2512.1±0.212.7±0.3
20-A18.8±0.23.3±0.2513.2±0.18.8±0.3
20-A118.8±0.23.3±0.212.9±0.28.5±0.3
20-A218.8±0.23.3±0.213.2±0.18.8±0.3
20-B219.5±0.23±0.2513±0.18.7±0.3
20-B2+19.5±0.23±0.2513±0.18.7±0.3
24-A23.6±0.33.9±0.313.8±0.210.0±0.4
26-B25.5±0.33.8±0.315.2±0.211.0±0.4
26-B225.5±0.33.8±0.315.6±0.210.6±0.4
28-B26.6±0.33.8±0.318.0±0.211.8±0.4
28-B126.6±0.33.8±0.320.5±0.210.8±0.4
32-A30.8±0.34.0±0.323.6±0.212.2±0.4
32-A130.8±0.35.0±0.324.2±0.216.0±0.4
34-A33.6±0.254.6±0.226.2±0.214.6±0.35

Sourcing a size outside this range? Alternative dimensions, materials, and colors may be available —request a quote.

Before you order

Documentation and Availability

Product specifications, material information, packaging details, and supporting documentation may be available by product and order. Request documentation before ordering when specific performance, dimensional, or quality requirements apply.

Availability may vary by

  • Stopper size
  • Material formulation
  • Color
  • Packaging quantity
  • Processing requirements
  • Order volume

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