ANSUL ETHER 161, 181 Resistant O-Rings and Seals
ANSUL ETHER 161 and 181, also known as Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate (EGDMA), are specialty plastics and rubber monomers used as a cross-linking agent in the rubber manufacturing industry. It is commonly used in the production of elastomers, adhesives and sealants.
Common types of failures when rubber is exposed to ANSUL ETHER 161 and 181 include cracking, brittleness, and loss of elasticity. Cracking occurs due to the plasticizer evaporating from the rubber and causing it to become brittle. Brittleness is caused by the cross-linking agent linking with the rubber molecules and making them less flexible. Loss of elasticity occurs due to the cross-linking agent binding with the rubber molecules and preventing them from stretching.
Aflas® (TFE/P, FEPM)
Aflas® o-rings provide excellent chemical, high temperature, and steam resistance. TFE/P rubber, Aflas® fluoropolymer materials provide dependable sealing performance in water, steam, bases, and caustic environments resulting in common use in the oil exploration and drilling industry.
L1000 Aflas®
- General purpose material
L1002 Aflas®
- General purpose material
L1003 Aflas®
- For higher pressure applications
Rubber Material Compatibility with ANSUL ETHER 161, 181
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