Selecting the Correct Type of Viton

Differences in Fluids Resistance and Low Temperature

Family and Type Of Viton Fluoroelastomer A B F GB GF GLT GFLT ETP Cure System Bisphenol Peroxide Aliphatic hydrocarbons, process fluids, chemicals Aromatic hydrocarbons (toluene, etc.), process fluids, chemicals Automotive and Aviation Fuels (pure hydrocarbons no alcohol) Automotive fuels containing legal levels (515%) of alcohols and ethers (methanol, ethanol, MTBE, TAME) Automotive/methanol fuels blends up too 100% methanol (flex fuels) Engine lubricating oils (SE-SF grades) Engine lubricating oils (SG-SH grades) Acid (H2SO4, HNO3), hot water, and steam Strong base, high pH, caustic, amines Low molecular weight carbonyls 100% concentration (MTBE, MEK, MIBK, etc.) Temperature of retraction (TR-10) 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

2 NR 2 3 3 NR NR 17C

1 2 1 2 2 NR NR 14C

1 1 1 2 2 NR NR 7C

1 2 1 1 1 NR NR 15C

1 1 1 1 1 NR NR 6C

2 NR 1 1 1 NR NR 30C

1 1 1 1 1 NR NR 24C

1 1 1 1 1 12 12 11C

selection guide
for Viton fluoroelastomers

1 = Excellent, minimal volume swell 2 = Very Good, small volume swell 3 = Good, moderate volume swell NR = Not Recommended, excessive volume swell or change in physical properties

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Compression

Viton Product Name

Product Description

O-rings

Specific Gravity

Coatings / Mastics

Extrusion

Injection

Coatings

Complex molding

Transfer

Gaskets

Compression Set, % 70 hr at 200C

Temperature Retraction (TR-10), C

Hose / Tubes

Calendering

Shaft Seals

Nominal Viscosity (ML 1 + 10 at 121C)

Polymer Fluorine Content, %

Increase, CM-15 (3) Fuel at 23C

FDA Compliant(4) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Molding

Process Metal bonding

Viton Fluoroelastomers Selection Guide

Others

Typical Uses

Suggested Uses

A and AL types: Standard FKM excellent compression set and heat resistance Curative Containing Precompounds (C at end of product name) A-331C A-361C VTR-9180 (2) A-401C A-601C VTR-9192 (2) A-100 A-200 A-500 A-700 AHV AL-300 AL-600 30 30 30 40 60 32 10 20 50 70 160(1) 30 60 1.81 1.81 1.81 1.81 1.81 1.76 1.82 1.82 1.82 1.82 1.82 1.77 1.77 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 20 17 18 15 11 25 21 16 14 11 10 25 14 17 17 17 17 17 19 17 17 17 17 17 19 19 30% 30% 30% 30% 30% 32% 30% 30% 30% 30% 30% 32% 32% X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Good mold flow and hot tear for molded seals. Good mold flow and bonding to steel inserts. Excellent processing for automated injection molding. Good compression molding type for o-rings and low c/s. Higher viscosity compression molding type very low c/s. Improved low temp AL for automated injection molding. Ultra-low viscosity A-type gum. Low viscosity A-type gum. Medium viscosity A-type gum. Medium/High viscosity A-type gum. Ultra-high viscosity A-type gum. Low viscosity AL-type gum. Medium viscosity AL-type gum. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X General purpose molded seals good hot tear. Shaft seals/molded seals bonded to metal. A-type for o-ring automated injection molding. O-rings, gaskets, and seals compression molded. AMS-83248 Higher viscosity optimal compression set. AMS-83248 Full automatic injection molding of o-rings and seals. Coatings and viscosity modifier when blended with other gums. O-rings, seals, gaskets, and extruded goods. O-rings, seals, gaskets, and extruded goods. O-rings, seals, gaskets, and extruded goods. O-rings, seals, and gaskets. O-rings, seals, gaskets, and extruded goods. O-rings, seals, gaskets, and extruded goods.

Gum Polymers gums compounded with ~2.5 phr of VC50

B types: 68% fluorine FKM improved fluids resistance with good compression set Curative Containing Precompounds (C at end of product name) VTR-9176 (2) B-651C VTR-9217 (2) VTR-9209 B-202 B-600 GBL-200S GBL-600S
(2)

40 60 20 30 25 60 25 65

1.85 1.85 1.82 1.86 1.86 1.86 1.84 1.84

68.5 68.5 69.1 69.1 68.5 68.5 67.7 67.7

25 30 31 33 34 22 25 25

14 14 13 11 14 14 16 16

15% 15% 14% 14% 15% 15% 23% 23% X X X

B-type precompound for automated injection molding. B-type precompound for compression molding/bonding.

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X X X X X X X X

X X X X

B-type for seals that are automated by injection molding. Compression molded oil and shaft seals bonded to metal. Fuel and filler neck hose. Fuel and filler neck hose. O-rings, seals, gaskets, and extruded goods. O-rings, seals, gaskets, and extruded goods. Seals and extruded goods with improved steam, water and acid resistance. Seals and extruded goods with improved steam, water and acid resistance.

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Precompound for extruding fuel and filler neck hose. Best processing. Precompound for extruding fuel and filler neck hose. Lowest fuel perm. 20 Mooney, low viscosity B-type gum. 60 Mooney, medium viscosity B-type gum. 25 Mooney, low viscosity peroxide curable GBL-type gum. (Formerly VTR-8655.) 65 Mooney, peroxide curable GBL-type gum. (Formerly VTR-8650.)

Gum Polymers gums compounded with ~2.5 phr of VC50 X X X X X X X X X X X X

Peroxide Curable B-type Gum Polymers made with Advanced Polymer Architecture technology

F types: 70% fluorine FKM best hydrocarbon/fluids resistance with good compression set Curative Containing Pre-compounds (C at end of product name) F-605C VTR-9216 (2) GF-200S GF-600S 60 42 25 65 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 70 70 70.2 70.2 28 28 25 25 6 6 5 5 8% 8% 7% 7% X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X F-type precompound for compression molding. F-type precompound for injection and transfer molding. 25 Mooney, low viscosity peroxide curable GF-type gum. (Formerly VTR-8605.) 65 Mooney, peroxide curable GF-type gum. (Formerly VTR-8600.) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Molded seals and o-rings for fuel sys. Used for M2D401-A8 & A9 specifications. Injection molded seals and o-rings. O-rings and seals needing excellent hydrocarbon, alcohol, water, steam, and acid resistance. O-rings and seals needing excellent hydrocarbon, alcohol, water, steam, and acid resistance.

Peroxide Curable F-type Gum Polymers made with Advanced Polymer Architecture technology

Specialties FKM and FEPM gum polymers made with new Advanced Polymer Architecture technology Low Temperature peroxide curable FKM gums GLT-200S GLT-600S VTR-8530 (2) GBLT-600S GFLT-200S GFLT-600S VTR-8802 (2) ETP-600S FKM curatives and chemicals VC-50 Diak 7

25 65 25 65 25 65 60 65

1.78 1.78 1.80 1.80 1.86 1.86 1.7 1.82

64 64 66 66 67 67 60 67

25 25 25 25 25 25 40 45

31 31 27 27 24 24 3 10

33% 33% 19% 19% 14% 14% 85% 10% X X X X X

X X

X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X

25 Mooney. Best low temperature flexibility and sealing. (Formerly VTR-8505.) 65 Mooney. Best low temperature flexibility and sealing. (Formerly VTR-8500.) 25 Mooney. Higher fluorine/low temperature type. 65 Mooney. Higher fluorine/low temperature type. (Formerly VTR-8525.) 25 Mooney. Highest fluorine/low temperature type. (Formerly VTR-8555.) 65 Mooney. Highest fluorine/low temperature type. (Formerly VTR-8550.) TFE/P type FEPM with incorporated bisphenol cure system. Peroxide curable. Resistant to hydrocarbons, alcohol, ketones, acids, bases, and amines. (Formerly VTR-8710.)

X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X

O-rings and seals. Can seal at 40C in static seal applications. O-rings and seals. Can seal at 40C in static application. Used for AMS-84385. O-rings and seals. Can seal at 40C in static seal applications. O-rings and seals. Can seal at 40C in static seal applications. O-rings and seals needing maximum fuel/alcohol/permeation resistance. O-rings and seals needing maximum fuel/alcohol/permeation resistance. O-rings and seals needing oil, additive, acid, and base resistance. O-rings and seals needing broad fluids resistance. Most universally fluid resistant type of Viton. Good for mixed solvent systems. Bisphenol AF + accelerator, used to bisphenol cure gum Viton. Used as the crosslinker in peroxide cured types of Viton. Use at 0.5 to 1.5 phr level to improve mold release. Use at 0.5 to 1.5 phr level to improve mill, calender, and mold release.

X X

X X

Viton Extreme base resistance types of Viton FEPM gums X X

1.38 1.16 1.2 0.99

Combination bisphenol accelerator/curative. Coagent/crosslinker for peroxide-cure types of Viton .

VPA No.1 VPA No.2

Wax/Sulfone process aid for Viton. Waxy process aid for Viton.

(1) Mooney measured at 150C. (2) Products designated VTR indicate the material is available for sale based on limited manufacturing and commercial experience. DPE reserves the right to modify the manufacturing process without notice while maintaining product quality to specifications.

(3) CM-15 is 15% methanol in 85% Fuel C. Fuel C is an aromatic hydrocarbon mixture of 50% isooctane/50% toluene. (4) Compliant with FDA Food Contact Regulation CFR 177 .2600 Rubber Goods Intended for Repeated Use. This guide is an overview of the most commonly used types of Viton as of July, 2006. Note: All properties on this table are typical properties and not intended to serve as specifications.