CHLORINE DIOXIDE Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Chlorine dioxide is a generic term for a chemical compound composed of two chlorine atoms and two oxygen atoms. It is commonly used as an oxidizing agent in water treatment, bleaching of textiles, and sterilization and disinfection of food and medical equipment. Chlorine dioxide is also used for odor control in waste treatment, chemical processing, and paper manufacturing.
When rubber is exposed to chlorine dioxide, it can cause the rubber to degrade and swell. This is due to the oxidizing properties of chlorine dioxide, which will cause the rubber to become brittle and crack over time. Additionally, chlorine dioxide can cause the rubber to become discolored, as the chlorine dioxide reacts with the rubber's polymer chains. Finally, chlorine dioxide can cause rubber to become more permeable to other chemicals, leading to further degradation and failure.
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
V1129 FKM
Rubber Material Compatibility with CHLORINE DIOXIDE
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