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.

Common Names: Aflas, TFE/P, FEPM


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Recommended Material:
L1000 Aflas®
Low Temp
15 °F (-10 °C)
High Temp
450°F (235 °C)
Base Material
Aflas® (TFE/P, FEPM)
Hardness
80
Color
Black
Attributes
  • General purpose material
Datasheet
Recommended Material:
L1002 Aflas®
Low Temp
15 °F (-10 °C)
High Temp
450°F (235 °C)
Base Material
Aflas® (TFE/P, FEPM)
Hardness
70
Color
Black
Attributes
  • General purpose material
Datasheet
Recommended Material:
L1003 Aflas®
Low Temp
15 °F (-10 °C)
High Temp
450°F (235 °C)
Base Material
Aflas® (TFE/P, FEPM)
Hardness
90
Color
Black
Attributes
  • For higher pressure applications
Datasheet

Rubber Material Compatibility with ANSUL ETHER 161, 181

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