Chemical Compatibility

Hydrobromic Acid, 40% vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Hydrobromic Acid, 40%: FKM, FFKM, EPDM, NR, IIR. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Hydrobromic Acid, 40%
FKM, FFKM, EPDMBest choices
NBR, HNBR, VMQAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)DNot recommended
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileDNot recommended
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)AExcellent, continuous service
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneAExcellent, continuous service
VMQ SiliconeDNot recommended
FVMQ FluorosiliconeCConditional, test first
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)BGood, minor effect
NR Natural RubberAExcellent, continuous service
SBR Styrene ButadieneDNot recommended
IIR ButylAExcellent, continuous service
AU PolyurethaneDNot recommended
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)X

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

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