Chemical Compatibility
Calcium Bromide vs 13 elastomers
Best choices for Calcium Bromide: NBR, HNBR, FKM, FFKM, EPDM, VMQ, FVMQ, CR, NR, SBR, IIR, AU, FEPM. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.
Calcium Bromide
NBR, HNBR, FKMBest choices
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| Elastomer | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| NBR Nitrile (Buna-N) | A | Excellent, continuous service |
| HNBR Hydrogenated Nitrile | A | Excellent, continuous service |
| FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton) | A | Excellent, continuous service |
| FFKM Perfluoroelastomer | A | Excellent, continuous service |
| EPDM Ethylene Propylene | A | Excellent, continuous service |
| VMQ Silicone | A | Excellent, continuous service |
| FVMQ Fluorosilicone | A | Excellent, continuous service |
| CR Neoprene (Chloroprene) | A | Excellent, continuous service |
| NR Natural Rubber | A | Excellent, continuous service |
| SBR Styrene Butadiene | A | Excellent, continuous service |
| IIR Butyl | A | Excellent, continuous service |
| AU Polyurethane | A | Excellent, continuous service |
| FEPM Aflas (TFE/P) | A | Excellent, continuous service |
Room-temperature, neat chemical unless stated. Concentration and temperature shift ratings, validate with our lab.
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