HYDROGEN SULFIDE, WET COLD Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Hydrogen sulfide is also known as sulfane, dihydrogen sulfide, and hydrosulfuric acid. It is a colorless, highly toxic gas with a characteristic rotten egg smell. It is commonly used in the oil and gas industry for sulfur removal and as a fuel additive. It is also used in wastewater treatment and as a preservative in certain foods.
When rubber is exposed to hydrogen sulfide, it can cause the rubber to become brittle and crack. This is especially true when the rubber is exposed to cold, wet conditions. The sulfur and other chemicals in the hydrogen sulfide can also corrode and degrade rubber, leading to premature failure. Furthermore, hydrogen sulfide can cause rubber to become sticky and tacky, making it difficult to work with and creating a safety hazard.
Buna-N (NBR, Nitrile, Buna)
Buna-N o-rings also referred to as NBR o-rings and Nitrile o-rings are the most widely used o-ring material in the word because of low cost, good mechanical performance with resistance to water, most basic oils, lubricants and some fuels, many pneumatic, hydraulic systems, and the default choice for basic applications. Buna-N o-rings are not recommended for exposure to sunlight, UV light, ozone and general outdoor weathering or hash chemicals, acids, keytones and many others.
B1000 Buna-N
- General purpose material
B1001 Buna-N
- For higher pressure applications
B1002 Buna-N
- Compliant to FDA specification 21 CFR 177.2600 for use in food and beverage contact applications
Rubber Material Compatibility with HYDROGEN SULFIDE, WET COLD
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