Chemical Compatibility

Desmodur vs 13 elastomers

Full elastomer ratings for Desmodur below.

Desmodur
—Best choices
HNBR, EPDM, VMQAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)X
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileDNot recommended
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)X
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerX
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneDNot recommended
VMQ SiliconeDNot recommended
FVMQ FluorosiliconeX
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)DNot recommended
NR Natural RubberBGood, minor effect
SBR Styrene ButadieneDNot recommended
IIR ButylDNot recommended
AU PolyurethaneBGood, minor effect
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)X

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