Chemical Compatibility

Difluorodibromomethane vs 13 elastomers

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

Difluorodibromomethane
FFKMBest choices
NBR, HNBR, VMQAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)DNot recommended
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileDNot recommended
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)X
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneBGood, minor effect
VMQ SiliconeDNot recommended
FVMQ FluorosiliconeX
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)DNot recommended
NR Natural RubberDNot recommended
SBR Styrene ButadieneDNot recommended
IIR ButylBGood, minor effect
AU PolyurethaneDNot recommended
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)BGood, minor effect

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

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