Sodium bisulfite, also known as sodium hydrogen sulfite, is a common chemical used in a variety of industries. Common uses include as a food additive, a preservative in cosmetics, and a bleaching agent in the textile industry. When rubber is exposed to sodium bisulfite, it can become brittle, leading to cracking and eventual failure. In addition, the rubber may suffer from discoloration, fading and a decrease in flexibility over time.
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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