Chemical Compatibility

Fc Ta vs 13 elastomers

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

Fc Ta
NBRBest choices
—Avoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)AExcellent, continuous service
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileX
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)CConditional, test first
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerBGood, minor effect
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneBGood, minor effect
VMQ SiliconeCConditional, test first
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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