Dicyclohexylamine is a colorless, liquid amine with a distinct amine-like odour. It is also known as cyclohexylamine, cyclohexanamine and cyclohexamine. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of chemicals and as a corrosion inhibitor for certain metals.
Common types of rubber failure when exposed to Dicyclohexylamine include swelling, cracking, and breakdown of the rubber's physical properties due to the amine's corrosive properties. Additionally, the rubber may be subject to accelerated aging due to the increased volatility of the amine. In some cases, the rubber may become brittle and fragile due to the breakdown of its chemical bonds.
HNBR, or hydrogenated NBR, is created by modifying the properties of NBR to increase the materials resistance to ozone, many chemicals, heat, aging, and abrasion. Like NBR, HNBR still holds onto its resistance to oils and fuels.
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