Chemical Compatibility

Butylamine vs 13 elastomers

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

Butylamine
HNBR, FFKMBest choices
FKM, EPDM, VMQAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)CConditional, test first
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileAExcellent, continuous service
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)DNot recommended
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneDNot recommended
VMQ SiliconeDNot recommended
FVMQ FluorosiliconeDNot recommended
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)DNot recommended
NR Natural RubberDNot recommended
SBR Styrene ButadieneDNot recommended
IIR ButylDNot recommended
AU PolyurethaneDNot recommended
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)BGood, minor effect

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

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