Chemical Compatibility

Arsenic Trioxide vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Arsenic Trioxide: NBR, HNBR, FFKM, CR. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Arsenic Trioxide
NBR, HNBR, FFKMBest choices
FKM, EPDMAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)AExcellent, continuous service
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileAExcellent, continuous service
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)DNot recommended
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneDNot recommended
VMQ SiliconeX
FVMQ FluorosiliconeX
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)AExcellent, continuous service
NR Natural RubberX
SBR Styrene ButadieneX
IIR ButylX
AU PolyurethaneX
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)X

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

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