CAPROIC ACID Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Caproic acid, also known as hexanoic acid, is an organic compound with a carboxylic acid functional group. It is a colorless liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor. Common uses of capric acid include the manufacture of plasticizers, solvents, detergents, flavoring agents, and drug delivery.
When rubber is exposed to capric acid, it can become brittle and crack. This is due to the fact that the acid breaks down the chemical bonds of the rubber, leading to a weakening of the material. Additionally, the acid can cause corrosion of the metal components of the rubber seal, leading to a decrease in its effectiveness.
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 CAPROIC ACID
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