BUTYLENE GLYCOL Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Butylene glycol, also known as 1,3-Butanediol, is a colorless, odorless, and sweet-tasting organic compound. Common industries that use butylene glycol include cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and automotive. It is used in a variety of applications, such as a solvent, surfactant and plasticizer, and is known for its ability to reduce the freezing point and viscosity of aqueous solutions.
When rubber is exposed to butylene glycol, it can suffer from degradation due to the presence of the chemical. The rubber may become brittle and crack, leading to a loss of strength. In addition, it can cause discoloration and increase in hardness. The rubber may also swell and soften, leading to a decrease in its durability and performance.
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ, FSIL)
Fluorosilicone o-rings are a hybrid of silicone and FKM resulting in great jet fuel resistance with high and low temperature performance. Also widely used in semiconductor Ashing equipment with strong resistance to oxygen plasma, FVMQ fluorosilicone o-rings also feature excellent flexibility, compression resistance, aging and sunlight resistance, and overall wide range of basic chemical resistance.
F1001 Fluorosilicone
- General purpose material
F1003 Fluorosilicone
- General purpose material
F1000 Fluorosilicone
- General purpose material
Rubber Material Compatibility with BUTYLENE GLYCOL
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