Chemical Compatibility

Cobaltous Chloride vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Cobaltous Chloride: NBR, FKM, FFKM, EPDM, FVMQ, FEPM. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Cobaltous Chloride
NBR, FKM, FFKMBest choices
—Avoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)AExcellent, continuous service
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileX
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)AExcellent, continuous service
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneAExcellent, continuous service
VMQ SiliconeBGood, minor effect
FVMQ FluorosiliconeAExcellent, continuous service
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)X
NR Natural RubberX
SBR Styrene ButadieneX
IIR ButylX
AU PolyurethaneX
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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