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Goodyear Rubber Company of So. California FLUOROELASTOMERS

Goodyear Rubber Company of So. California Fluoroelastomers are a family comprising copolymers of hexafluoropropylene, vinylidene and terpolymers of tetrafluoroethylene. Viton is a common brand of fluoroelastomers and widely used in high temperature sealing and chemical resistant applications. Fuoroelastomers are known as FKM, categorized under ASTM designation. FKM tubing or hoses are recommended in automotive and other transportation applications. FKM O-rings are alternative to Nitrile rubber products in automobile engines with much higher temperature and chemical resistant applications.

Polymer Name: Fluoroelastomer (FKM)

Features: Acid Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Excellent Water Resistance, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Compression Set, Good Flex Crack Resistance, Good Weather Stability, Heat Resistance, High Impact Resistance, High Temperature Resistance, Improved Tear Resistance, Ozone Resistant, Water Resistant

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Technologies
    Environmental Resistance
    • Weather Resistance: Excellent to Outstanding
    • Sunlight Resistance: Good to Outstanding
    • Ozone Resistance: Outstanding
    • Oxidization Resistance: Outstanding
    • Water Resistance: Very Good
    • Steam Resistance: Poor to Good
    • Gas Permeability: Fair to Good
    Classification (MIL-R-3065 / SAE J-14 / MIL-STD-417)

    TB

    Classification (ASTM D 2000 / SAE J200)

    HK

    Features & Benefits

    Generally Attacked By

    Ketones, Solvents, High pH Chemicals and Low Molecular Weight Carbonyls

    Generally Resistant To

    Acids, Hydrocarbons, Oils, Gasoline, Water, Heat, Fuels, Chemicals, Weather, Sunlight, Oxidation and Ozone

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Chemical Resistance
    Physical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Elongation100 - 500%
    Hardness Range (Durometer )60 - 90Shore A
    Mechanical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Compression SetVery Good
    Rebound RatingPoor
    Rebound Rating ColdFair to Good
    Rebound Rating HotGood to Excellent
    Flex Cracking ResistanceGood
    Abrasion ResistanceGood
    Tear ResistanceFair to Good
    Impact ResistanceGood
    Flame ResistanceVery Good to Excellent
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Common NameViton®
    Thermal Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Minimum Service Temperature-20 - ( -)70°F
    Maximum Service Temperature600°F

    Storage & Handling

    Recommended Shelf Life

    20 years