Chemical Compatibility

Shell Tellus 32, Petroleum Base vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Shell Tellus 32, Petroleum Base: NBR, HNBR, FKM, FFKM, FVMQ, AU. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Shell Tellus 32, Petroleum Base
NBR, HNBR, FKMBest choices
EPDM, VMQ, NRAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)AExcellent, continuous service
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileAExcellent, continuous service
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)AExcellent, continuous service
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneDNot recommended
VMQ SiliconeDNot recommended
FVMQ FluorosiliconeAExcellent, continuous service
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)BGood, minor effect
NR Natural RubberDNot recommended
SBR Styrene ButadieneDNot recommended
IIR ButylDNot recommended
AU PolyurethaneAExcellent, continuous service
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)X

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