Chemical Compatibility

Fc Tc vs 13 elastomers

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

Fc Tc
NBR, FKMBest choices
VMQAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)AExcellent, continuous service
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileX
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)AExcellent, continuous service
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerBGood, minor effect
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneBGood, minor effect
VMQ SiliconeDNot recommended
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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