Chemical Compatibility

Brake Fluid, Wagner 21b vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Brake Fluid, Wagner 21b: EPDM, SBR, FEPM. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Brake Fluid, Wagner 21b
EPDM, SBR, FEPMBest choices
FKM, FFKM, FVMQAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)CConditional, test first
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileCConditional, test first
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)DNot recommended
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerDNot recommended
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneAExcellent, continuous service
VMQ SiliconeCConditional, test first
FVMQ FluorosiliconeDNot recommended
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)BGood, minor effect
NR Natural RubberBGood, minor effect
SBR Styrene ButadieneAExcellent, continuous service
IIR ButylBGood, minor effect
AU PolyurethaneDNot recommended
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)AExcellent, continuous service

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