With heat resistance and long-term static heat aging characteristics, DuPont™ Vamac® VMX5000 ethylene acrylic elastomer (AEM) pre-compounds offer alternative to fluoroelastomers (FKM) in 160 to 190°C range for automotive hoses and seals required by such trends as high-pressure turbo charging and exhaust gas recirculation. Pre-compounds additionally exhibit acid and base resistance, and incorporated filler system facilitates production of colored non-black parts.