COCONUT FATTY ALCOHOL Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Coconut fatty alcohol, also known as lauryl alcohol, is a long-chain alcohol derived from coconut oil. It is commonly used as an emulsifier in the food industry, as well as a surfactant in detergents and soaps. In rubber production, coconut fatty alcohol is used as an antistatic agent, helping to reduce the accumulation of static electricity on the surface of the rubber.
When rubber is exposed to coconut fatty alcohol, it can cause swelling, softening, or hardening of the rubber material, depending on the specific formulation of the alcohol. Additionally, coconut fatty alcohol can cause a decrease in the rubber's tensile strength, leading to cracking, splitting, and other forms of physical damage. Furthermore, coconut fatty alcohol can react with some rubber compounds to form corrosive compounds, which can further weaken the rubber and cause permanent damage.
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
V1007 FKM
- For higher pressure applications
Rubber Material Compatibility with COCONUT FATTY ALCOHOL
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