BUTYL BENZOATE Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Butyl benzate, also known as butyl benzoate or butyl ester of benzoic acid, is a colorless liquid with a sweet, balsamic odor. It is used as a solvent in the manufacture of perfumes, flavors, and pharmaceuticals, and is also used in the production of plastics, rubber, and other industrial products.
When exposed to butyl benzate, rubber can become swollen, cracked, hardened, discolored, and brittle. These reactions are due to the benzate’s ability to penetrate the rubber material and cause it to break down. Additionally, the discoloration of the rubber is caused by the reaction of the benzate with the rubber’s components. In extreme cases, the rubber can become brittle and can easily break apart.
FKM (Viton®)
Viton ® o-rings from Marco Rubber offer excellent compatibility with a range of chemicals, oils and resist high temperatures up to 400F. Viton ® is also known as FKM made of fluoroelastomer one of the most versatile and widely used sealing materials.
V1000 FKM
- General purpose material
V1003 FKM
- General purpose material
V1007 FKM
- For higher pressure applications
Rubber Material Compatibility with BUTYL BENZOATE
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