TRICHLOROETHANOLAMINE Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Trichloroethanolamine (also known as triethanolamine, or TEA) is a colorless, viscous liquid with a mild odor. It is commonly used as a solvent, cleaning agent, and surfactant in a variety of industries, including oil and gas, industrial cleaning, and chemical manufacturing. It is also used as a corrosion inhibitor in water and steam systems, and as a preservative in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Common failures when rubber is exposed to trichloroethanolamine can include cracking, swelling, softening, or discoloration. Long-term exposure to the chemical can also cause cracking or hardening of rubber. Additionally, trichloroethanolamine can accelerate the rate of aging in rubber materials, leading to a decrease in performance and an increase in the chance of failure.
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ, FSIL)
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.
F1001 Fluorosilicone
- General purpose material
F1003 Fluorosilicone
- General purpose material
F1000 Fluorosilicone
- General purpose material
Rubber Material Compatibility with TRICHLOROETHANOLAMINE
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