Cellosolve Butyl, also known as Butoxyethanol, is a colorless liquid commonly used as a solvent in various industrial applications, such as in cleaning, degreasing, paint and adhesive removal, and as a carrier in pesticide and herbicide formulations. Common types of rubber that may fail when exposed to Cellosolve Butyl include natural rubber, nitrile rubber, and butyl rubber. Natural rubber can become brittle and crack due to the solvent, while nitrile rubber can swell and soften, and butyl rubber can become brittle and lose its seal integrity.
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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