Polyglycerol is a polyol compound derived from glycerol. It is a viscous, colorless liquid with a mild, sweet taste and is used in a variety of industries, including food processing, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Common applications for polyglycerol include emulsifiers, lubricants, and sweeteners.
Common types of failures when rubber is exposed to polyglycerol include swelling, softening, and disintegration. The polyglycerol molecules interact with the rubber molecules, causing the rubber to swell and become softer. Over time, the rubber may become brittle and start to crack and disintegrate. Additionally, the polyglycerol molecules can also leach into the rubber, reducing its flexibility and weakening its performance.
Fluorosilicone o-rings are a hybrid of silicone and FKM resulting in great jet fuel resistance with high and low temperature performance. Also widely used in semiconductor Ashing equipment with strong resistance to oxygen plasma, FVMQ fluorosilicone o-rings also feature excellent flexibility, compression resistance, aging and sunlight resistance, and overall wide range of basic chemical resistance.
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