HEXONE Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Hexone, also known as 1-hexene, is an aliphatic hydrocarbon with a variety of industrial uses. It is used as an intermediate in the production of ethylene and butadiene, to make polyethylene and polypropylene, and as a fuel additive. In the rubber industry, hexone is used as a plasticizer for certain kinds of rubbers.
When rubber is exposed to hexone, the rubber can begin to break down due to a combination of mechanical and chemical stress. This can be particularly problematic in applications that involve dynamic movement or exposure to high temperatures. Additionally, hexone can cause the rubber to become brittle and weak over time, resulting in cracking and tearing.
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ, FSIL)
Fluorosilicone o-rings are a hybrid of silicone and FKM resulting in great jet fuel resistance with high and low temperature performance. Also widely used in semiconductor Ashing equipment with strong resistance to oxygen plasma, FVMQ fluorosilicone o-rings also feature excellent flexibility, compression resistance, aging and sunlight resistance, and overall wide range of basic chemical resistance.
F1001 Fluorosilicone
- General purpose material
F1003 Fluorosilicone
- General purpose material
F1000 Fluorosilicone
- General purpose material
Rubber Material Compatibility with HEXONE
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