LAURYL ALCOHOL Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Lauroyl alcohol, also known as lauric acid, is a fatty alcohol used in the production of soaps, detergents and shampoos. It is also used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as an emulsifying and thickening agent. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent, preservative and a surfactant.
When rubber is exposed to lauroyl alcohol, it can cause swelling and softening of the material, leading to inadequate sealing and poor performance. This is particularly noticeable with rubber materials that have low resistance to chemicals, as the lauroyl alcohol can break down the bonds between the rubber molecules. In some cases, it can even lead to complete degradation of the rubber material.
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 LAURYL ALCOHOL
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