Chemical Compatibility

Lead Acetate vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Lead Acetate: FFKM, EPDM, SBR, IIR. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Lead Acetate
FFKM, EPDM, SBRBest choices
FKM, VMQ, FVMQAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)BGood, minor effect
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileBGood, minor effect
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)DNot recommended
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneAExcellent, continuous service
VMQ SiliconeDNot recommended
FVMQ FluorosiliconeDNot recommended
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)BGood, minor effect
NR Natural RubberDNot recommended
SBR Styrene ButadieneAExcellent, continuous service
IIR ButylAExcellent, continuous service
AU PolyurethaneDNot recommended
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)DNot recommended

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