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What are the Gasket Compatibilities?

April 26, 2017compatibilities Gasket

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What are the Gasket Compatibilities?

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EPR (EPDM) Ethylene propylene Rubber. Used in O-ring seals, EPR is recommended for water, chlorinated water, dilute acids and alkalines, alcohols, and has excellent resistance to ozone. EPR is NOT RECOMMENDED for petroleum oils, di-ester lubricants, strong acids, or strong alkalines. The maximum recommended service temperature is 149 Degrees Celsius or 300 degrees Fahrenheit. FPM (Viton™) Fluorocarbon Elastomer Viton ™ is registered trademark of Dupont Dow Elastomers. Used in O-ring seals, FPM exhibits a very broad range of chemical resistance, including petroleum oils, di-ester based lubricants, silicate fluids and greases, halogenated hydrocarbons and mineral acids. FPM is NOT RECOMMENDED for ketones, amines, anhydrous ammonia, hot hydrofluoric or chlorosulfonic acids or automotive brake fluids. The maximum recommended service temperature of FMP is 204 degrees Celsius or 400 Degrees Fahrenheit. Nitrile (Buna-N) Nitrile elastomer Used in O-ring seals, nitrile elastomers are recommende