The state of rubberlike materials aging in different liquid media,such as the lubricants,solvents,fuels and the different types of water vapor environment,was summarized.The experimental and theoretical analyzing methods,the test and analysis techniques,as well as the test and analysis instrument and equipment were presented.The tribological behavior and working life prediction methods of rubberlike materials were given in outline.Combined with the urgent needs of China’s high speed rail,marine engineering equipment and aerospace fields,the major research topics were presented,especially the aging test,tribological & mechanical performance,and life prediction of typical rubberlike materials used in seals in different fluid media.