Chemical Compatibility

Decahydronaphthalene vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Decahydronaphthalene: FKM, FFKM, FVMQ. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Decahydronaphthalene
FKM, FFKM, FVMQBest choices
NBR, EPDM, VMQAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)DNot recommended
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileX
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)AExcellent, continuous service
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneDNot recommended
VMQ SiliconeDNot recommended
FVMQ FluorosiliconeAExcellent, continuous service
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)X
NR Natural RubberX
SBR Styrene ButadieneX
IIR ButylX
AU PolyurethaneX
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)X

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

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