Chemical Compatibility

Trichloroacetyl Chloride vs 13 elastomers

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

Trichloroacetyl Chloride
FKM, FFKMBest choices
EPDM, CR, 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 SiliconeX
FVMQ FluorosiliconeBGood, minor effect
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)DNot recommended
NR Natural RubberDNot recommended
SBR Styrene ButadieneDNot recommended
IIR ButylDNot recommended
AU PolyurethaneCConditional, test first
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)X

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

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