PETROLEUM ETHER Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Petroleum ether, also known as petroleum naphtha, is a hydrocarbon solvent used in a variety of industries, including paints and coatings, automotive, and cleaning products. Petroleum ether is used as a solvent in degreasing, as a cleaner for metal and plastic parts, and in the production of rubber and plastics.
When rubber is exposed to petroleum ether, the rubber can become brittle and soften, and can eventually crack and break. This can cause rubber seals to fail, leading to leaking and other problems. Additionally, exposure to petroleum ether can cause rubber to swell, which can lead to sealing failure, as well as cause deformations in rubber parts.
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 PETROLEUM ETHER
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