Chemical Compatibility

Copper Sulfate 50% vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Copper Sulfate 50%: NBR, HNBR, FKM, FFKM, EPDM, VMQ, FVMQ, CR, NR, FEPM. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Copper Sulfate 50%
NBR, HNBR, FKMBest choices
—Avoid
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 PropyleneAExcellent, continuous service
VMQ SiliconeAExcellent, continuous service
FVMQ FluorosiliconeAExcellent, continuous service
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)AExcellent, continuous service
NR Natural RubberAExcellent, continuous service
SBR Styrene ButadieneBGood, minor effect
IIR ButylBGood, minor effect
AU PolyurethaneCConditional, test first
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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