Chemical Compatibility

Naphthoic Acid vs 13 elastomers

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

Naphthoic Acid
FKM, FFKM, FVMQBest choices
—Avoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)BGood, minor effect
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileBGood, minor effect
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)AExcellent, continuous service
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneX
VMQ SiliconeX
FVMQ FluorosiliconeAExcellent, continuous service
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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