Chemical Compatibility

Potassium Acetate vs 13 elastomers

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

Potassium Acetate
FFKM, EPDM, NRBest 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 RubberAExcellent, continuous service
SBR Styrene ButadieneAExcellent, continuous service
IIR ButylAExcellent, continuous service
AU PolyurethaneBGood, minor effect
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)X

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

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