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.

Common Names: FKM, FPM (Europe), Fluoropolymer, Fluoroelastomer


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Recommended Material:
V1000 FKM
Low Temp
-15 °F (-30 °C)
High Temp
400°F (205 °C)
Base Material
FKM (Viton®)
Hardness
75
Color
Black
Attributes
  • General purpose material
Datasheet
Recommended Material:
V1003 FKM
Low Temp
-15 °F (-30 °C)
High Temp
400°F (205 °C)
Base Material
FKM (Viton®)
Hardness
75
Color
Brown
Attributes
  • General purpose material
Datasheet
Recommended Material:
V1007 FKM
Low Temp
-15 °F (-30 °C)
High Temp
400°F (205 °C)
Base Material
FKM (Viton®)
Hardness
90
Color
Black
Attributes
  • For higher pressure applications
Datasheet

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