Chemical Compatibility

Ethyl Oxalate vs 13 elastomers

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

Ethyl Oxalate
FKM, FFKM, EPDMBest choices
NBR, HNBR, VMQAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)DNot recommended
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileDNot recommended
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)AExcellent, continuous service
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneAExcellent, continuous service
VMQ SiliconeDNot recommended
FVMQ FluorosiliconeBGood, minor effect
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)DNot recommended
NR Natural RubberDNot recommended
SBR Styrene ButadieneDNot recommended
IIR ButylDNot recommended
AU PolyurethaneAExcellent, continuous service
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)X

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

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