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There are three general use types of Viton designed to meet specific end-use and processing needs. This table shows how different types of Viton compare in chemical resistance and mechanical properties.
Selecting the type that best meets your needs is important and help is available from Problem Solving Products, Inc. (303-758-2728).
Relative
Chemical Compatibility and Mechanical Properties of Viton FKM Elastomer |
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Viton Family Types |
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Chemical Environment | A |
B |
F |
Automotive and aviation fuels | 1 |
1 |
1 |
Automotive fuels oxygenated with MEOH, ETOH, MTBE, etc. | 4 |
2 |
1 |
Engine lubricating oil, SE and SF | 2 |
1 |
1 |
Engine lubricating oil, SG and SH | 3 |
2 |
2 |
Aliphatic hydrocarbon process fluids, chemicals | 1 |
1 |
1 |
Aromatic hydrocarbon process fluids, chemicals | 2 |
2 |
1 |
Aqueous fluids, steam mineral acids | 3 |
2 |
2 |
Strong base, high pH, caustic, aminos | 4 |
4 |
4 |
Low molecular weight carbonyls - 100% concentration (MTBB, MBK, MIBK, etc.) | 4 |
4 |
4 |
Compression Set and Low-Temperature Performance | |||
Resistance to compression set | 1 |
2 |
2 |
Low-temperature flexibility | 2 |
2 |
3 |
Key: 1 = Excellent 2 = Fair to Good 3 = Poor 4 = Not Recommended
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