Chemical Compatibility Chart | Clippard Knowledgebase

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	Materials
	Nitrile	EPDM	Neoprene	Urethane	Silicone	FKM
Chemical Tests
Density(gm/cm³)	0.98	0.86	1.24	1.20	1.65	1.67

Flame Resistance Melts at 850°F	POOR Burns	POOR Burns	GOOD Sparks	GOOD	GOOD	FAIR

Acetone	D 125% / 3 days*	[ A ]	D 31% / 3 days*	D 87% / 3 days*	B 18% / 7 days*	D 20% / 7 days*

Brake Fluid	C	[ A ]	B	D	A	D Dissolves

Gasoline	[ A ] 9% / 7 days*	D	D 55% / 7 days*	B	D 260% / 7 days*	[ A ] 3% / 7 days*

MEK	D	[ A ]	D	D	D	D 240% / 7 days*

Mineral Spirits	[ A ]	D	C Not recommended	B	D 110% / 7 days*	A

Oil-SAE	A	D	B / C	A	B	A

Perchloroethylene	B Not recommended	D	D	D 60% / 7 days*	B Not recommended	[ A ]

Turpentine	[ A ] 9% / 3 days*	D 163% / 3 days*	D 60% / 3 days*	D 21% / 3 days*	D 98% / 3 days*	[ A ] 0% / 3 days*

"Burns" means that the material will continue to burn even after the flame source is removed
*Percent volumetric swelling / number of days (actual results); Volumetric swelling in 30 days: A <15%, B < 30%, C < 50%
[ A ] - Recommended; D - Not Recommended

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