OLIVE OIL Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Olive oil, also known as oleyl alcohol, is a fatty acid derived from olives and is commonly used for cooking and as a beauty product. In industrial applications, oleyl alcohol is used as a surfactant, emulsifier, and lubricant, as well as in the manufacture of cosmetics, soaps, detergents, and plastics.
When rubber is exposed to oleyl alcohol, common types of failure include cracking, swelling, and hardening. These types of failure occur because oleyl alcohol is a solvent, which can weaken the bonds between the rubber's polymers, leading to degradation and ultimately, failure of the material. Additionally, oleyl alcohol can react with rubber's additives, such as antioxidants and stabilizers, causing further damage.
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 OLIVE OIL
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