AMMONIUM LACTATE Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Ammonium Lactate is a compound of lactic acid and ammonium hydroxide. It is commonly used in cosmetics, skin care products and pharmaceuticals as an exfoliant and moisturizer. It is an effective preservative and pH stabilizer in various formulations.
When rubber is exposed to ammonium lactate, common types of failures include cracking, discoloration, swelling, shrinkage, and softening. These failures are due to the reaction between the acid and base components of the compound and the rubber’s elastomeric properties. The rubber may become brittle or stretchy, leading to a decrease in its performance over time. Additionally, the rubber may become discolored due to the reaction between the chemicals and the colorants in the rubber.
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ, FSIL)
Fluorosilicone o-rings are a hybrid of silicone and FKM resulting in great jet fuel resistance with high and low temperature performance. Also widely used in semiconductor Ashing equipment with strong resistance to oxygen plasma, FVMQ fluorosilicone o-rings also feature excellent flexibility, compression resistance, aging and sunlight resistance, and overall wide range of basic chemical resistance.
F1001 Fluorosilicone
- General purpose material
F1003 Fluorosilicone
- General purpose material
F1000 Fluorosilicone
- General purpose material
Rubber Material Compatibility with AMMONIUM LACTATE
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