Chemical Compatibility
Fluorine Gas vs 13 elastomers
Full elastomer ratings for Fluorine Gas below.
Fluorine Gas
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NBR, HNBR, EPDMAvoid
| Elastomer | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| NBR Nitrile (Buna-N) | D | Not recommended |
| HNBR Hydrogenated Nitrile | D | Not recommended |
| FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton) | B | Good, minor effect |
| FFKM Perfluoroelastomer | B | Good, minor effect |
| EPDM Ethylene Propylene | D | Not recommended |
| VMQ Silicone | D | Not recommended |
| FVMQ Fluorosilicone | X | |
| CR Neoprene (Chloroprene) | X | |
| NR Natural Rubber | D | Not recommended |
| SBR Styrene Butadiene | X | |
| IIR Butyl | X | |
| AU Polyurethane | X | |
| FEPM Aflas (TFE/P) | X |
Room-temperature, neat chemical unless stated. Concentration and temperature shift ratings, validate with our lab.
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