Chemical Compatibility

T0butylcatechol vs 13 elastomers

Best choices for T0butylcatechol: FKM, FFKM, FVMQ, FEPM. Full ratings below, A is continuous-service suitable, D is not recommended.

T0butylcatechol
FKM, FFKM, FVMQBest choices
NBR, HNBRAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)DNot recommended
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileDNot recommended
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)AExcellent, continuous service
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerAExcellent, continuous service
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneBGood, minor effect
VMQ SiliconeX
FVMQ FluorosiliconeAExcellent, continuous service
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)BGood, minor effect
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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