Chemical Compatibility

Fc 142b (difluorochloroethane) vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Fc 142b (difluorochloroethane): CR. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Fc 142b (difluorochloroethane)
CRBest choices
EPDM, FEPMAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)BGood, minor effect
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileBGood, minor effect
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)BGood, minor effect
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerBGood, minor effect
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneDNot recommended
VMQ SiliconeX
FVMQ FluorosiliconeX
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)AExcellent, continuous service
NR Natural RubberX
SBR Styrene ButadieneX
IIR ButylX
AU PolyurethaneX
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)DNot recommended

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