Chemical Compatibility

Phosphoric Acid, 20% vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Phosphoric Acid, 20%: FKM, FFKM, EPDM, FEPM. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Phosphoric Acid, 20%
FKM, FFKM, EPDMBest choices
NBRAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)DNot recommended
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileX
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)AExcellent, continuous service
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneAExcellent, continuous service
VMQ SiliconeCConditional, test first
FVMQ FluorosiliconeBGood, minor effect
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)X
NR Natural RubberX
SBR Styrene ButadieneX
IIR ButylX
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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