Chemical Compatibility

Mea (ethanolamine) vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Mea (ethanolamine): FFKM. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Mea (ethanolamine)
FFKMBest choices
NBR, FKM, FVMQAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)DNot recommended
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileX
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)DNot recommended
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneBGood, minor effect
VMQ SiliconeBGood, minor effect
FVMQ FluorosiliconeDNot recommended
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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