Chemical Compatibility

Fumaric Acid vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Fumaric Acid: NBR, HNBR, FKM, FFKM, FVMQ, FEPM. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Fumaric Acid
NBR, HNBR, FKMBest choices
IIRAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)AExcellent, continuous service
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileAExcellent, continuous service
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)AExcellent, continuous service
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneBGood, minor effect
VMQ SiliconeBGood, minor effect
FVMQ FluorosiliconeAExcellent, continuous service
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)BGood, minor effect
NR Natural RubberCConditional, test first
SBR Styrene ButadieneBGood, minor effect
IIR ButylDNot recommended
AU PolyurethaneX
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)AExcellent, continuous service

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

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