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Chemical Compatibility

Os45 Type 111, Silicate Ester Based Compatibility with O-Ring Materials

See how Nitrile, Viton (FKM), EPDM, FFKM, silicone and other seal materials rate against Os45 Type 111, Silicate Ester Based, with an A–D chemical resistance scale.

MaterialCodeTrade NamesRating
Nitrile (Buna-N)NBRBuna-N, HycarB
Hydrogenated NitrileHNBRTherban, ZetpolB
Fluorocarbon (Viton)FKMViton, FluorelA
PerfluoroelastomerFFKMKalrez, ChemrazA
Ethylene PropyleneEPDMNordel, VistalonD
SiliconeVMQSilastic, ElastosilD
FluorosiliconeFVMQFluorosilicone LS, Silastic FSRB
Neoprene (Chloroprene)CRNeoprene, BayprenA
Natural RubberNRNR, Isoprene (IR)D
Styrene ButadieneSBRBuna-S, GR-SD
ButylIIRButyl, Exxon ButylD
PolyurethaneAUAdiprene, VibrathaneD
Aflas (TFE/P)FEPMAflas, FEPMA
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 Os45 Type 111, Silicate Ester Based

The table above rates every common O-ring elastomer for service in Os45 Type 111, Silicate Ester Based 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 Os45 Type 111, Silicate Ester Based, the strongest candidates are Nitrile (Buna-N), Hydrogenated Nitrile, Fluorocarbon (Viton), Perfluoroelastomer, Fluorosilicone, Neoprene (Chloroprene), Aflas (TFE/P). 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.