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Chemical Compatibility

Mil0s03136 Type Iv Oil, Low Swell Compatibility with O-Ring Materials

See how Nitrile, Viton (FKM), EPDM, FFKM, silicone and other seal materials rate against Mil0s03136 Type Iv Oil, Low Swell, with an A–D chemical resistance scale.

MaterialCodeTrade NamesRating
Nitrile (Buna-N)NBRBuna-N, HycarA
Hydrogenated NitrileHNBRTherban, ZetpolA
Fluorocarbon (Viton)FKMViton, FluorelA
PerfluoroelastomerFFKMKalrez, ChemrazA
Ethylene PropyleneEPDMNordel, VistalonD
SiliconeVMQSilastic, ElastosilC
FluorosiliconeFVMQFluorosilicone LS, Silastic FSRA
Neoprene (Chloroprene)CRNeoprene, BayprenA
Natural RubberNRNR, Isoprene (IR)D
Styrene ButadieneSBRBuna-S, GR-SD
ButylIIRButyl, Exxon ButylD
PolyurethaneAUAdiprene, VibrathaneA
Aflas (TFE/P)FEPMAflas, FEPMX
ABCDX

Guideline only. Values and ratings are representative at ambient conditions and are not a warranty of performance. Actual results vary with temperature, pressure, concentration and exposure time. Validate for your specific application — our engineers can help.

Choosing a seal material for Mil0s03136 Type Iv Oil, Low Swell

The table above rates every common O-ring elastomer for service in Mil0s03136 Type Iv Oil, Low Swell on an A–D scale. A is Excellent, B is Good, C is Fair (test before relying on it), and D is Not Recommended. An X indicates insufficient published data.

For Mil0s03136 Type Iv Oil, Low Swell, the strongest candidates are Nitrile (Buna-N), Hydrogenated Nitrile, Fluorocarbon (Viton), Perfluoroelastomer, Fluorosilicone, Neoprene (Chloroprene), Polyurethane. These ratings are representative at ambient conditions (~20°C). Compatibility shifts with temperature, concentration, pressure and exposure time, so always validate the material against your real operating envelope before committing to a design.