Chemical Compatibility

Ethyl Mercaptan vs 13 elastomers

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

Ethyl Mercaptan
FFKM, AUBest choices
NBR, HNBR, NRAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)DNot recommended
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileDNot recommended
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)BGood, minor effect
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneX
VMQ SiliconeCConditional, test first
FVMQ FluorosiliconeX
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)CConditional, test first
NR Natural RubberDNot recommended
SBR Styrene ButadieneDNot recommended
IIR ButylDNot recommended
AU PolyurethaneAExcellent, continuous service
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)X

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