Chemical Compatibility

Butene 20ethyl vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Butene 20ethyl: NBR, HNBR, FKM, FFKM, FEPM. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Butene 20ethyl
NBR, HNBR, FKMBest choices
EPDM, VMQ, CRAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)AExcellent, continuous service
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileAExcellent, continuous service
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)AExcellent, continuous service
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneDNot recommended
VMQ SiliconeDNot recommended
FVMQ FluorosiliconeCConditional, test first
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)DNot recommended
NR Natural RubberDNot recommended
SBR Styrene ButadieneDNot recommended
IIR ButylDNot recommended
AU PolyurethaneDNot recommended
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)AExcellent, continuous service

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

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