MENTHOL Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Menthol is a naturally occurring organic compound found in mint and other plants. It is also known as Levomenthol and Neoisomenthol and is widely used in a variety of products ranging from toothpaste to medicines. In industry, it is often used as a flavor enhancer and as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products.
When rubber is exposed to menthol, it can cause hardening of the rubber, which can lead to cracking and reduced flexibility. Menthol can also cause rubber to become brittle and more prone to tearing and breaking. In extreme cases, the rubber can become completely rigid and unable to move at all. Additionally, menthol can cause the rubber to lose elasticity and the surface to become tacky.
FFKM Perfluoroelastomer
Markez ® high performance perfluoroelastomer O-Rings (FFKM) offer unmatched value for demanding sealing applications. Produced from nearly identical ingredients as higher priced brands, Markez ® compounds are used for high temperature o-rings and high pressure o-rings and chemical resistant o-rings that deliver similar performance to major FFKM brands, with temperature resistance up to 625oF, at a significantly lower cost. Our proprietary processing allow us to supply seals under an inch in size more efficiently. Introduced exclusively to existing customers over 15 years ago, we now have the experience and capacity to offer Markez ® high temperature o-rings and high pressure o-rings to the world.
Z1352 FFKM
- Resistant to steam
- Resistant to hot amines
- Resistant to common fuels
- Resistant to strong acids
Z1028 FFKM
- Resistant to steam
- Resistant to strong acids
Z486 FFKM
Rubber Material Compatibility with MENTHOL
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