ETHYL BENZENE Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Ethyl Benzene is also known as benzeneethanol, ethylbenzol, phenylethyl alcohol, and phenylethane. It is used as a solvent and as a raw material for the production of styrene, a common plastic. It is also used in the production of detergents, as a fuel additive, and as a precursor in the production of other chemicals.
When rubber is exposed to ethyl benzene, the rubber may swell, harden, soften, shrink, or become brittle. This can lead to cracking, tearing, splitting, and eventual failure of the rubber. In addition, exposure to ethyl benzene can cause the rubber to degrade, leading to increased permeability, reduced flexibility, and decreased strength.
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 ETHYL BENZENE
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