Material Selection Guide
Material Selection Guide
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Denka Performance Elastomers
Arlanxeo
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When it is said that an elastomer
is good for an application, it is meant
Rule of that some compounds which include
that elastomer are acceptable, not all.
Thumb For instance, some compounds of EP
are good for brake fluid applications,
but most are not acceptable.
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Halogenated Hydrocarbons
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Aromatic Hydrocarbonds
Alkali Resistance, Conc.
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Water Swell Resistance
Abrasion Resistance
Resilience-Rebound
Weather Resistance
Gas Impermeability
Adhesion to Metals
Steam Resistance
Ozone Resistance
Petroleum Based
Compression Set
Phosphate Ester
Hardness Range
ASTM D2000/SAE
Tensile Strength
Tear Resistance
J200 Type, Class
Lubricating Oils
Temp. Limits °F
Under 300°F
Designation
Designation
ASTM D1418
Low/High
Economy
Alcohols
Shore A
Elastomers
Butyl BU IIR AA; BA F -50 to +250 F-G 30-90 P-G F-G G F-G G G G E G E G-E G-E E P P P P G G
Chloroprene
CR CR BC; BE G -40 to +250 F 40-90 G F-G E G-E E G-E G-E F-G G F-G P P G-E G F P P P P
(Neoprene®)
Epichlorohydrin EH CO; ECO CH F -40 to +275 F 50-90 G G F-G G E G-E G F-G F-G F F P-G G G-E G E G P F
Ethylene Acrylic
VA AEM EE F -13 to +338 F 50-90 F P-G G G G E E G P P P-G P-G F G G P F-G P G
(Vamac®)
EPM; AA; BA;
Ethylene-Propylene EP E -40 to +275 G 40-95 G F-G G-E G-E F-G E E E E F E E G-E P P P P E G-E
EPDM CA; DA
Fluorocarbon VT FKM HK F -13 to +446 F 45-90 F-G G-E G-E G F-G E E G P-G G-E E P F-G E E E E G P
Fluorosilicone FS FVMQ FK P -75 to +400 P 40-80 E G-E G-E P P E E E F-G P-G G F-G G E F-G G G P-G P
Natural Rubber NA NR AA G -58 to +158 G-E 40-90 E G E E E P P E P F -P F-G F-G G P P P P P F-G
time of publication
No designation at
Perfluoroelastomer
KA FFKM KK P -13 to +600 F-G 65-90 F F-G G-E F-G F E E G E G-E E E E G E E F-G E P
(Kalrez®, Chemraz®)
Polyacrylate PY ACN DF; DH F -25 to +300 F 40-90 F G G F-G E E G P P G-E P F P F-G E P-G P-G P P
Polytetrafluoro-
TF FEP P -300 to +450 F 98 P P P E E E G G E G E E E E E E E P P
ethylene (Teflon™)
70 &
Polyurethane, Cast CP AU; EU BG P -30 to +175 E F-G P-G E E E E G G P G-E P P G G P F P P P
90
P Poor
F Fair
Styrene Butadiene SB SBR AA; BA E -50 to +212 G 40 -90 P-G G E E P F-G P G F-G F G F-E G P P P P G P-G
G Good
Tetrafluoroethylene/
AF FKM HK P +14 to +446 F 60-90 F-G F-G G G G E E E G-E G G E E G F P P G F
Propylene (AFLAS®)
Chemical Compatibility Table
Good
Chloroprene (Neoprene)
Fluorocarbon (VitonTM)
Questionable
Nitrile, Hydrogenated
Ethylene-Propylene
(OK for static seal)
Styrene Butadiene
Epichlorohydrin
Nitrile (Buna-N)
Natural Rubber
Poor
Fluorosilicone
TeflonTM Virgin
AFLAS® [TFE/P]
Polyacrylate
Insufficient data at
Vamac®
time of publication
Silicone
FFKM
Butyl
All recommendations
for Room Temperature
Acetaldehyde
Acetamide
Acetic Anhydride
Acetone
Acetophenone
Acetyl Chloride
Acetylene Gas
Acrylonitrile
Alkazene
Aluminum Acetate
Aluminum Chloride
Aluminum Fluoride
Aluminum Nitrate
Aluminum Sulfate
Ammonia, Anhydrous
Ammonium Carbonate
Ammonium Chloride
Ammonium Nitrate
Ammonium Phosphate
Ammonium Sulfate
Amyl Acetate
Amyl Alcohol
Amyl Borate
Amyl Chloronaphthalene
Aniline
Aniline Oil
Animal Oil
Argon
Arachlor 1248
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Chemical Compatibility Table
Good
Chloroprene (Neoprene)
Fluorocarbon (VitonTM)
Questionable
Nitrile, Hydrogenated
Ethylene-Propylene
(OK for static seal)
Styrene Butadiene
Epichlorohydrin
Nitrile (Buna-N)
Natural Rubber
Poor
AFLAS® [TFE/P]
Fluorosilicone
TeflonTM Virgin
Polyacrylate
Insufficient data at
time of publication
Vamac®
Silicone
FFKM
Butyl
All recommendations
for 70° temperature
Aromatic Fuel 50%
ASTM Fuel A
ASTM Fuel B
ASTM Fuel C
ASTM Fuel D
Beer
Benzaldehyde
Benzene
Benzine (Ligroin)
Benzoic Acid
Benzophenone
Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl Benzoate
Benzyl Chloride
Bleach Liquor
Borax Solutions
Boric Acid
Brake Fluid
Bromine Gas
Bromobenzene
Bunker Oil
Butadiene Monomer
Butane
Butter
Butyl Alcohol
Butyl Carbitol
Butyl Cellosolve
Chloroprene (Neoprene)
Fluorocarbon (VitonTM)
Questionable
Nitrile, Hydrogenated
Ethylene-Propylene
(OK for static seal)
Styrene Butadiene
Epichlorohydrin
Nitrile (Buna-N)
Natural Rubber
Poor
AFLAS® [TFE/P]
Fluorosilicone
TeflonTM Virgin
Polyacrylate
Insufficient data at
Vamac®
time of publication
Silicone
FFKM
Butyl
All recommendations
for 70° temperature
Butyraldehyde
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Chloride
Calcium Hydroxide
Calcium Hypochlorite
Calcium Nitrate
Calcium Sulfide
Carbitol
Carbon Bisulfide
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Tetrachloride
Castor Oil
Cellosolve
Chloracetic Acid
Chlordane
Chlorinated Solvents
Chlorine Dioxide
Chlorine, Wet
Chlorine, Dry
Chlorine Trifluoride
Chloroform
Chlorosulfonic Acid
Chromic Acid
Citric Acid
Coffee
Coolanol Monsanto
Corn Oil
Creosylic Acid
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Chemical Compatibility Table
Good
Chloroprene (Neoprene)
Fluorocarbon (VitonTM)
Questionable
Nitrile, Hydrogenated
Ethylene-Propylene
(OK for static seal)
Styrene Butadiene
Epichlorohydrin
Nitrile (Buna-N)
Natural Rubber
Poor
AFLAS® [TFE/P]
Fluorosilicone
TeflonTM Virgin
Polyacrylate
Insufficient data at
Vamac®
time of publication
Silicone
FFKM
Butyl
All recommendations
for 70° temperature
Cyclohexane
Denatured Alcohol
Diacetone Alcohol
Diacetone
Dibenzyl Ether
Dibutyl Phthalate
Dichiaro-Butane
Diesel Oil
Diethylamine
Diethylene Glycol
Dimethyl Formamide
Dimethyl Phthalate
Dioxane
Diphenyl
Dow Guard
Dowtherm
Elco 28 Lubricant
Epoxy Resins
Ethane
Ethanol
Ethyl Acetoacetate
Ethyl Alcohol
Ethyl Benzene
Ethyl Benzoate
Ethyl Cellulose
Ethyl Chloride
Ethyl Chlorocarbonate
Ethyl Ether
Ethyl Formate
Ethyl Hexanol
Ethyl Mercaptan
Ethyl Oxalate
Ethyl Pentachlorobenzene
Chloroprene (Neoprene)
Fluorocarbon (VitonTM)
Questionable
Nitrile, Hydrogenated
Ethylene-Propylene
(OK for static seal)
Styrene Butadiene
Epichlorohydrin
Nitrile (Buna-N)
Natural Rubber
Poor
AFLAS® [TFE/P]
Fluorosilicone
TeflonTM Virgin
Polyacrylate
Insufficient data at
Vamac®
time of publication
Silicone
FFKM
Butyl
All recommendations
for 70° temperature
Ethyl Silicate
Ethylene
Ethylene Chloride
Ethylene Diamine
Ethylene Dichloride
Ethylene Glycol
Ethylene Oxide
Ethylene Trichloride
Formaldehyde
Freon 11 (MF)
Freon 12
Freon 13
Freon 21
Freon 22
Freon 31
Freon 32
Freon 112
Freon 113
Freon 114
Freon142b
Freon C318
FREON R134A
Freon TF
Fuel Oil
Furan
Furfural
Furfuryl Alcohol
Gallic Acid
Gasoline, Automotive
Gelatin
Glucose
Glycerin
Glycols, General
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Chemical Compatibility Table
Good
Chloroprene (Neoprene)
Fluorocarbon (VitonTM)
Questionable
Nitrile, Hydrogenated
Ethylene-Propylene
(OK for static seal)
Styrene Butadiene
Epichlorohydrin
Nitrile (Buna-N)
Natural Rubber
AFLAS® [TFE/P]
Poor
TeflonTM Virgin
Fluorosilicone
Polyacrylate
Insufficient data at
Vamac®
Silicone
time of publication
FFKM
Butyl
All recommendations
for 70° temperature
Helium
Heptane
Hexane
Hexyl Alcohol
Hydrazine
Hydrobromic Acid
Hydrocyanic Acid
Hydrogen Gas
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydroquinone
Iodine
lso Octane
lsobutyl Alcohol
lsopropanol
lsopropyl Acetate
lsopropyl Chloride
lsopropyl Ether
JP 3 MIL-J5624
JP 4 MIL-J5624
JP 5 MIL-J5624
JP 6 MIL-J25656
Kerosene
Lacquers
Lacquer Solvents
Linoleic Acid
Linseed Oil
Lye
Chloroprene (Neoprene)
Questionable
Fluorocarbon (VitonTM)
Nitrile, Hydrogenated
(OK for static seal)
Ethylene-Propylene
Styrene Butadiene
Poor
Epichlorohydrin
Nitrile (Buna-N)
Natural Rubber
AFLAS® [TFE/P]
Fluorosilicone
TeflonTM Virgin
Polyacrylate
Insufficient data at
time of publication
Vamac®
Silicone
FFKM
Butyl
All recommendations for 70°
temperature
Malathion
Maleic Acid
Mercuric Chloride
Mercury
Methane
Methanol
Methyl Acetate
Methyl Acrylate
Methyl Alcohol
Methyl Bromide
Methyl Cellosolve
Methyl Chloride
Methyl Ether
Methyl Mercaptan
Methyl Methacrylate
Methyl Oleate
Methyl Salicylate
Methylacrylic Acid
Methylene Chloride
MIL-F-25558 (RJ-1)
MIL-F-25656
MIL-G-25760
MIL-H-5606
MIL-H-7083
MIL-L-25681
MIL-R-25576 (RP-1)
MIL-S-81087
Milk
Mineral Oils
Monovinyl Acetylene
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Chemical Compatibility Table
Good
Chloroprene (Neoprene)
Fluorocarbon (VitonTM)
Questionable
Nitrile, Hydrogenated
Ethylene-Propylene
(OK for static seal)
Styrene Butadiene
Epichlorohydrin
Nitrile (Buna-N)
Natural Rubber
Poor
AFLAS® [TFE/P]
Fluorosilicone
TeflonTM Virgin
Polyacrylate
Insufficient data at
Vamac®
time of publication
Silicone
FFKM
Butyl
All recommendations
for 70° temperature
N-Hexaldehyde
N-Octane
Naphtha
Naphthalene
Naphthalenic Acid
Natural Gas
Neatsfoot Oil
Nitrobenzene
Nitroethane
Nitrogen, Gas
Nitrogen Tetroxide
Nitromethane
Nitropropane
N-Pentane
Octyl Alcohol
OleicAcid
Oleum Spirits
Oronite 8200
Oxalic Acid
Oxygen, Cold
Oxygen, 200-400°F
Ozone
Peanut Oil
Phenol
Phenylhydrazine
Phosphorous Trichloride
Pine Oil
Potassium Nitrate
Potassium Sulfate
Producer Gas
Propane
Propanol
Chloroprene (Neoprene)
Fluorocarbon (VitonTM)
Questionable
Nitrile, Hydrogenated
Ethylene-Propylene
(OK for static seal)
Styrene Butadiene
Epichlorohydrin
Nitrile (Buna-N)
Natural Rubber
Poor
AFLAS® [TFE/P]
Fluorosilicone
TeflonTM Virgin
Polyacrylate
Insufficient data at
Vamac®
Silicone
time of publication
FFKM
Butyl
All recommendations
for 70° temperature
Propyl Acetate
Propyl Alcohol
Propylene
Propylene Oxide
Pydraul, 10E
Radiation
Rapeseed Oil
RJ-1 (MIL-F-25558)
RP-1 (MIL-R-25576)
Sea Water
Silicone Greases
Silicone Oils
Silver Nitrate
Skydrol 500
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Carbonate
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Hydroxide
Soybean Oil
Steam to 350°F
Stearic Acid
Stoddard Solvent
Styrene
Sucrose Solutions
Sulfur Chloride
Sulfur Hexafluoride
Sulfur Trioxide
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Chemical Compatibility Table
Good
Chloroprene (Neoprene)
Fluorocarbon (VitonTM)
Questionable
Nitrile, Hydrogenated
(OK for static seal)
Ethylene-Propylene
Styrene Butadiene
Epichlorohydrin
Nitrile (Buna-N)
Natural Rubber
Poor
AFLAS® [TFE/P]
Fluorosilicone
TeflonTM Virgin
Polyacrylate
Insufficient data at
time of publication
Vamac®
Silicone
FFKM
Butyl
All recommendations
for 70° temperature
Sulfuric Acid (Concentrated)
Sulfurous Acid
Tannic Acid
Tartaric Acid
Tetrabromoethane
Tetrabutyl Titanate
Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Tetraethyl Lead
Tetrahydrofuran
Tetralin
Toluene
Triethanolamine
Turbine Oil
Turpentine
Varnish
Vinegar
W-H-910
Water, Fresh
Whiskey
Xylen
Material Temperature
Durometer (+/-5) Elastomer Description
Specification Range °F
AMS 3338 80 Phenyl Silicone -121 to +446 Extreme Low Temperature Resistant
AMS 3382 75, 90 AFLAS® +23 to +450 Hydraulic Fluid and Synthetic Oil Resistant
AMS 7271 65 Nitrile -67 to +257 Fuel and Low Temperature Resistant
AMS 7272 70 Nitrile -15 to +302 Synthetic Lubricant Resistant
AMS-R-25988 (MIL-DTL)
Class 1 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 -76 to +392 Oil and Fuel Resistant
Class 2 50 Fluorosilicone -76 to +392 High-Strength Oil and Fuel Resistant
Class 3 75 -76 to +437 High Modulus Oil and Fuel Resistant
A-A-59588 / ZZR-765
Class 1A 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 Phenyl Silicone -100 to +425 Low Temp Resistant
Class 1B 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 Phenyl Silicone -100 to +425 Low Temp Resistant, Low Compression Set
Class 2A 25, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 Silicone -80 to +425 High Temperature
Class 2B 25, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 Silicone -80 to +425 High Temperatuere, Low Compression Set
Class 3A 30, 50, 60 Phenyl Silicone -103 to +400 Low Temperature, Tear and Flex Resistant
Class 3B 30, 50, 60, 70, 80 Silicone -94 to +400 Tear and Flex Resistant
( ) = Military equivalent
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Common Military Specifications
AMS - Aerospace Material Specifications MIL - Military Specifications ASTM - Automotive Applications
Material Temperature
Durometer (+/-5) Elastomer Description
Specification Range °F
MIL-PFR-6855
M1FK606 60 Fluorosilicone -67 to +392 Oil Resistant, High Heat, Low Temperature
( ) = Military equivalent