TETRABROMOETHANE Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Tetrabromoethane (TBE) is also known as ethylene tetrabromide (ETB) and tetrabromoethene (TBE). It is a non-flammable, colorless, volatile liquid with a sweet, ether-like odor. TBE is commonly used as a flame retardant for plastics and rubber, as a solvent in paint removers, and as a pesticide.
When rubber is exposed to Tetrabromoethane, it can cause physical and chemical damage. Physical damage can include cracking or shrinking due to the chemical’s volatile nature. Chemical damage can occur when the chemical reacts with the rubber and causes the rubber to become brittle and break down. Additionally, prolonged exposure to TBE can cause discoloration of the rubber and can lead to the rubber becoming less resistant to wear and tear.
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 TETRABROMOETHANE
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