What is the chemical compatibility of rubber?

The chemical compatibility of rubber is extremely important as the rubber can degrade rapidly if the rubber material is not compatible with the environment or media that it comes into contact with. AN-VV-O-366b Hydr. Fluid This chart shows the chemical compatibility and resistance of all popular rubber or elastomer materials.

How do I select rubber materials with the best chemical resistance score?

Use this tool to help you select the rubber materials with the best chemical resistance score for your application. Step 1: Select the chemical (s) of your application in the left column and immediately see the chemical resistance results for different rubber materials in the right column.

What does X mean on a rubber compatibility chart?

The top row of the rubber compatibility chart is the list of our common types of elastomers. The 1st Column on the left is a list of over 1700 chemicals. The numbers represent how those rubbers seal and maintain with those chemicals. A lower number is a better result. “X” means there isn’t enough data to assess.

How do I find a resistance rating for a chemical?

Begin by typing in the chemical, make a selection from the predictive list, and hit search. The associated resistance ratings will automatically populate. Not sure which rubber is best for the chemical you are working with? Leave the rubber field blank and the guide will show you the recommended rubber to use.

How do I know if a rubber elastomer or O-ring seal is compatible?

Use this rubber chemical resistance chart to make sure that the elastomer or O-ring seal you choose will be compatible with the particular environment. The chemical compatibility of rubber is extremely important as the rubber can degrade rapidly if the rubber material is not compatible with the environment or media that it comes into contact with.

Are elastomers compatible with rubber?

There is a good chance we may have it in stock already. The chemical compatibility of rubber is extremely important as the rubber can degrade rapidly if the rubber material is not compatible with the environment or media that it comes into contact with. The top row of the rubber compatibility chart is the list of our common types of elastomers.