Chemical Compatibility

Fc 70 vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Fc 70: FKM. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Fc 70
FKMBest choices
—Avoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)X
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileX
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)AExcellent, continuous service
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerBGood, minor effect
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneX
VMQ SiliconeX
FVMQ FluorosiliconeX
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)X
NR Natural RubberX
SBR Styrene ButadieneX
IIR ButylX
AU PolyurethaneX
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)X

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

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