Chemical Compatibility Reference Chart: Viton®
Chemical Compatibility Reference Chart: Viton®
Chemical Compatibility Reference Chart: Viton®
Viton®
Viton®* Chemical Compatibility Chart: Check the chemical compatibility of Viton® with
various chemicals, solvents, alcohols and other products.
Viton fluoroelastomer in general has a high temperature tolerance and chemical resistance
rating. It is a synthetic rubber that resists many hydrocarbons, biodiesel, and petro
chemicals, but is NOT compatible with ketones. Do not use Viton with acetone, esters,
amines, organic acids, acetic acid, MEK, ethyl acetate, highly polar chemicals, etc.
Heat
Viton withstands high temperature better than most other elastomers, and retains its good
mechanical properties. Oil and chemical resistance are also essentially unaffected by
elevated temperatures. Compounds of Viton remain substantially elastic indefinitely when
exposed to laboratory air oven aging up to 204°C or to intermittent exposures up to 316°C.
High temperature service limits are generally considered to be:
3,000 hr at 232°C
1,000 hr at 260°C
240 hr at 288°C
48 hr at 316°C
Cold
Explanation of Footnotes
1.
Satisfactory to 72°F (22°C)
2.
Satisfactory to 120°F (48°C)
Please note that these charts are for general reference only. We have aggregated this data
from dozens of original sources and any single piece of data cannot be guaranteed.
Additionally, many factors affect the chemical resistance of a given plastic product including
the concentration/purity of the chemical, working temperature, wall thickness and condition
of the container, etc. It is your responsibility to test a container and chemical together
ensure compatibility under your unique circumstances.