Chemical Compatibility

Solvasol 73 vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for Solvasol 73: FKM, FFKM, FVMQ. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

Solvasol 73
FKM, FFKM, FVMQBest choices
EPDM, VMQ, NRAvoid
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 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 PolyurethaneBGood, minor effect
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)DNot recommended

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