Chemical Compatibility

Acetic Acid Methyl Ester vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Acetic Acid Methyl Ester: FFKM. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Acetic Acid Methyl Ester
FFKMBest choices
NBR, HNBR, FKMAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)DNot recommended
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileDNot recommended
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)DNot recommended
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneBGood, minor effect
VMQ SiliconeDNot recommended
FVMQ FluorosiliconeDNot recommended
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)BGood, minor effect
NR Natural RubberDNot recommended
SBR Styrene ButadieneDNot recommended
IIR ButylBGood, minor effect
AU PolyurethaneDNot recommended
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)DNot recommended

Room-temperature, neat chemical unless stated. Concentration and temperature shift ratings, validate with our lab.

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