Allyl alcohol, also known as 2-propenol, is a clear colorless liquid with a mild odor and an alcoholic type taste. It is a versatile organic compound used in a variety of industries including solvents and intermediates in organic synthesis, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, detergents, and food flavO-Rings.
When rubber is exposed to allyl alcohol, the rubber may become brittle and crack due to the plasticizers in the rubber breaking down. Additionally, allyl alcohol can cause swelling of the rubber, degrading its physical properties. Long-term exposure to allyl alcohol can also cause the rubber to become discolored or to crack prematurely.
EPDM o-rings, or ethylene propylene o-rings, are a family of synthetic elastomers with lower cost steam and chemical resistance, particularly for applications involving solvents, acids and other mild chemicals. Marco Rubber has the world’s largest inventory network of EPDM o-rings and made on demand custom manufacturing often without tooling fees, so the EPDM o-rings you need are always available. Whether it’s for water systems, braking systems, medical, pharmaceutical, food or dairy use, you can count on Marco Rubber to deliver your o-rings fast and efficiently.
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