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N70F is a copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene, formulated using only those ingredients determined by the United States Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (CFR21), Section 177.2600 and Section 180.22.Available in any sized O-ring (fully molded up to 2.5m/8ft internal diameter), gaskets and custom designed components.Key Attributes FDA compliant - extraction tested to CFR 21 § 177.2600 (e,f) 3A Sanitary Standard 18-03 Class 2 compliant Free from Animal Derived Ingredients Typical Applications Recommended for use in equipment associated with the production of foodstuffs intended for human consumption. O-rings Gaskets Hygienic/sanitary couplings & pipe connectors Valves Pumps Metering equipment

A brown colored high performance polymer containing a unique self- reinforcing polymer structure, developed specifically for aggressive semiconductor applications. The high purity of the polymer combined with the absence of any fillers makes this polymer suitable for processes involving lower feature sizes. This material has a low coefficient of thermal expansion, low compression set and has an extremely low etch rate in aggressive plasma environments.Kimura® K23X can be fully molded into custom shapes and O-rings (from 6.07mm/0.24" ID & 1.78mm/0.07" CS up to 600mm/23.6" ID & 10mm/0.39" CS).Key Attributes Exceptionally pure - does not contain any fillers which may cause particulation problems. Low modulus ensures excellent sealing characteristics Outstanding plasma resistance - ideal for Chlorine, Fluorine & Oxygen chemistries. Exceptionally low plasma etch rate Low thermal expansion Retro-fits existing O-ring grooves (including FKM & FFKM grooves) Low permeation Low out-gassing Low adhesion (reduced sticking) Typical Applications Dynamic seals Static seals Wafer-handling products

General purpose, peroxide cured, Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer, 70-75 °IRHD. Terpolymer of ethylene, propylene and diene monomers. To meet ASTM D2000/SAE J200 line call-out M5CA710, A25, B35, C32, EA14, F17.Excellent water and steam resistance with good compression set properties. Better heat and chemical resistance than sulfur cured EPDM. Not mineral oil resistant.

Sulphur cured, white Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer, 75-85 °IRHD. Terpolymer of ethylene, propylene and diene monomers. Formulated using only those ingredients determined by the United States Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title (CFR21), Section 177.2600 (a-e): "Rubber articles intended for repeated use".Material formulated for repeated use with aqueous foodstuffs intended for human consumption.

Blue Fluorosilicone Rubber, 60 to 70 °IRHD. Fluorosilicone rubber having methyl, vinyl and fluorine substituent groups on the polymer chain. Meets material properties of Aerospace Specification Mil-R-25988B, Class 1, Grade 70.Excellent heat resistance and low temperature flexibility. Suitable for sealing petroleum oils and hydrocarbon fuels. Fluorosilicones are widely used in aircraft fuel systems.

Fluoroelastomer Rubber, 60 IRHD. Copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene. Formulated using only those ingredients determined by the United States Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Water and n-Hexane extraction tested in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (CFR21), Section 177.2600. ASTM designation = FKM. ISO designation = FPM.Excellent oil and heat resistance. For repeated use in equipment associated with the production of foodstuffs intended for human consumption. For use with aqueous or fatty foods.

Translucent Silicone Rubber, 45-55 °IRHD. Silicone rubber having both methyl and vinyl substituent groups on the polymer chain.Excellent heat resistance and low temperature flexibility. Used primarily for dry heat static seals, (the low physical strength and poor abrasion resistance prevents dynamic sealing).

V61C is a fluoroelastomer (FKM) material developed to offer increased efficiency and service life in low temperature applications.V61C extends the operational performance of FKM seals by a full 15°C lower than is possible with traditional FKM grades and sets a new industry benchmark in low temperature performance.V61C exhibits the same chemical and mechanical properties as conventional FKM grades and is available in almost any sized O-ring (standard and non -standard) and custom designed components.Key Attributes With a glass transition of -40°C (-40°F), V61C offers the widest operating temperature range of -51°C to +225°C Low compression set giving excellent seal performance Good elongation properties making fitting easier even at low temperature Excellent resistance to petroleum, oil, silicone and di-ester liquids Typical Applications Valves and pumps in cold operating environments Seal applications that are exposed to cold situations Applications that demand high variations in temperature

Black, Fluoroelastomer Rubber, 66-75 °IRHD. Copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene. ASTM designation = FKM. ISO designation = FPM. Formulated using only those ingredients determined by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (CFR21) Part 177.2600.WRC approved for cold water applications. WRC Reference No: 0907521FDA grade, formulated for use as product contact surfaces in dairy equipment.

Tetrafluoroethylene/Propylene (TFE/P) Rubber, 75-80 °IRHD. Copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene. Formulated using Aflas® FA-100H. Aflas® is a registered trademark of Asahi Glass.Excellent resistance to acids, steam, hot water, brine, oils, lubricants and sour oil/gas (H2S). Resistant to all types of hydraulic fluids (including alkyl-aryl phosphate esters), all brake fluids (glycol, mineral and silicone base), amine corrosion inhibitors and additive packages.

Detectaseal® XN7H is the latest advance in contamination detection and containment. This unique range of metal detectable elastomer compounds has been developed specifically to meet the stringent demands of the pharmaceutical and food processing industries.The Detectaseal® fragments as small as 2-3mm can be easily identified by in-line metal detection equipment used to detect product contaminated by process lines.The Detectaseal® range includes Nitrile, Silicone, EPDM and Fluoropolymer (FKM) elastomer compounds (all FDA-compliant) available in blue and black, which allows the most appropriate material to be selected for every application.Detectaseal® compounds can be molded into O-rings and custom components.Key Attributes Early detection and containment of contamination: Reduced product loss, Increased productivity Blue seals to assist in easy identification Excellent mechanical properties and sealing efficiency Exceptional oil and heat resistance FDA-compliant elastomer materials Free from animal-derived ingredients Typical Applications Static and dynamic sealing applications Food processing equipment Pharmaceutical drug manufacturing equipment Bioscience industry.

White Silicone Rubber, 68-78 °IRHD. Silicone rubber having both methyl and vinyl substituent groups on the polymer chain. Formulated using only those ingredients determined by the United States Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Water and n-Hexane extraction tested in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (CFR21), Section 177.2600. Also complies with the requirements of USP 29, NF 24 2006: <87> Biological Reactivity Test ‘in vitro' and USP 26, NF 21, 2003: <88> Biological Reactivity Tests ‘in vivo' Class VI. ASTM & ISO designation = VMQ.Excellent heat resistance and low temperature flexibility. Used primarily for dry heat static seals. Low physical strength and poor abrasion resistance prevents dynamic sealing.

Fluoroelastomer Rubber, 76-85 °IRHD. Copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene. To meet ASTM D2000 line call-out:- M2HK810, A1-10, B37, B38, EF31, EO78, F15, Z1. Where Z1 = compression set 30% max. ASTM designation = FKM. ISO designation = FPM.Excellent resistance to oils, fuels and hydraulic fluids at high temperature.

White Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), 55-65 °IRHD. Copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene. Formulated using only those ingredients determined by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (CFR21), Section 177.2600.Material formulated for repeated use in equipment associated with the production of foodstuffs intended for human consumption.

N93H is a Copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene with a high ACN content of >45%.NBR materials typically provide excellent resistance to petroleum-based oils, fuels and greases, as well as, very low gas permeability, ozone resistance, plus exceptional heat aging and mechanical properties.N93H is accepted by the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) to Defense Standard 02-337 part 1, issue 1 (NES 337) for use on naval ships and submarines. Material code HN90.Available in any sized O-ring (fully molded up to 2.5m/8ft internal diameter) and custom designed components.Key Attributes Excellent resistance to aliphatic hydrocarbon oils, fuels and greases. Very low gas permeability Accepted by M.O.D. to Def. Stan. NES 337 Typical Applications Naval ships and submarines Aerospace applications

Peroxide cured, Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber, 76-85 °IRHD. Medium acrylonitrile content (ACN =36%). ASTM designation = HNBR. ASTM D2000 line call-out MDH814, A26, B36, EO16, EO36, F14.High strength and excellent chemical resistance. Higher operating temperature than standard nitrile. Suitable for use with sour (H2S) crude oil and gas, which may also include lubricating, oil additives and amine corrosion inhibitors. Good resistance to weathering and ozone.

Sulphur cured, off-white Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer, 55-65 °IRHD. Terpolymer of ethylene, propylene and diene monomers. Formulated using only those ingredients determined by the United States Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title (CFR21), Section 177.2600. Extraction tested in distilled water.Suitable for repeated use with dry and aqueous foodstuffs intended for human consumption. Not suitable for use with fatty foodstuffs.

N70M is a NBR copolymer that provides excellent resistance to petroleum based oils and fuels.N70M has been developed to offer excellent mechanical properties such as compression set, tear and abrasion resistance, making it ideal for dynamic applications. Good water resistance is also a characteristic of this material.Meets BS2751 BA70 and ASTM D2000/SAE J200 line call-out M2BG 714, B14, EA14, EF11, EF21, EO14, EO34 and F17.Key Attributes Low temperature flexibility Stability to mineral oils and hydraulic fluids Good resilience Typical Applications Topside pipe systems General purpose sealing applications

Peroxide cured, Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer, 46-55 °IRHD. Terpolymer of ethylene, propylene and diene monomers. Complies with FDA code of Federal regulations title CFR21 section 177.2600. Water and n-hexane tested. Also complies to the requirements of USP 25, NF20, 2002, Class 6. To meet ASTM D2000/SAE J200 line call-out M3CA507, A25, B35, EA14, F17.Excellent water and steam resistance with good compression set properties. Heat and chemical resistance is superior to that of sulfur cured EPDM. Not oil resistant.

V95X is a high performance general purpose copolymer fluoroelastomer (FKM). This material provides excellent compression set performance and good chemical resistance to phosphate ester, acids, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, brines, solvents and petroleum fluids.V95X offers superior high temperature capability over HNBR elastomers and provides outstanding O-ring sealing force retention over most other oil-heat resistant elastomers with the exception of FFKM perfluoroelastomers.Key Attributes Good resistance to Explosive Decompression Wide chemical resistance Excellent properties in high pressure applications High strength and extrusion resistant Typical Applications Low temperature and high pressure environments Exploration and drilling equipment Completion equipment Subsea valves and pumps Compressors O-rings, special profile and custom-made seals

Blue Fluorosilicone Rubber, 70 °IRHD. Fluorosilicone rubber having methyl, vinyl and fluorine substituent groups on the polymer chain.Excellent heat resistance and low temperature flexibility. Suitable for sealing petroleum oils and hydrocarbon fuels. Fluorosilicones are widely used in aircraft fuel systems.

Off-white Fluoroelastomer Rubber, 70-80 °IRHD. Copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene. With additional anti friction agents. Formulated using only those ingredients determined by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Water and n-Hexane extraction tested in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (CFR21), Section 177.2600. Also complies to the requirements of USP 25, NF20, 2002, Class 6.Excellent resistance to oils, fuels and hydraulic fluids at high temperature.

Perlast® G90A. Perfluoroelastomer 86-90 °IRHD. A black general purpose perfluoroelastomer compound with excellent chemical resistance.Exceptionally high chemical resistance and excellent steam resistance and mechanical properties. Extremely low outgassing properties. Do not use any Perlast® grade with molten alkali metals.

Brown Fluoroelastomer Rubber, 70-80 IRHD. Copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene. To meet ASTM D2000 line call-out:- M2HK710, A1-10, B37, B38, EF31, EO78, F15, Z1, Z2. Z1 = comp-set 30% max. Z2 = brown. ASTM designation = FKM. ISO designation = FPM.Excellent resistance to oils, fuels and hydraulic fluids at high temperatures.

Z70F is a medium acrylonitrile (ACN = 34%), HNBR compound formulated using only those ingredients determined by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The high mechanical strength of Z70F provides excellent wear and abrasion resistant properties when used in dynamic applications.Z70F offers excellent steam and chemical resistance to a broad range of media, making it ideal for use in various applications requiring FDA and 3A compliance. It is suitable for use in all food contact applications including dry, aqueous and fatty media.Available in any sized O-ring (fully molded up to 2.5m/8ft internal diameter) and custom designed profiles and components.Key Attributes Excellent chemical and steam resistance Higher maximum operating temperature than standard nitrile (NBR) High mechanical strength FDA compliant - extraction tested to CFR 21 § 177.2600 (e,f) 3A Sanitary Standard 18-03 Class 3 compliant Free from Animal Derived Ingredients Typical ApplicationsRecommended for use in food and dairy production and processing equipment, for both static and dynamic applications.

V75SR is a peroxide-cured FDA-compliant, fluoroelastomer (FKM) material developed to withstand steam-in-place (SIP) and clean-in-place (CIP) procedures within pipe work and vessels.Unlike other FDA-compliant fluoroelastomers, V75SR provides superior steam resistance, ideal for use in Stage II Sterilization processes which require exposure to steam up to 200°C (392°F).V75SR can be used for all types of applications requiring FDA, 3A and USP Class VI compliance. It is suitable for use in all product contact applications including dry, aqueous and fatty media.Available in any sized O-ring (fully molded up to 2m/6.5ft internal diameter) and custom designed components.Key Attributes Excellent steam resistance up to 200°C (+392°F) Superior resistance to a wide range of solvents & chemicals Superior mechanical properties FDA compliant - extraction tested to CFR 21 § 177.2600 (e,f) 3A Sanitary Standard 18-03 Class 1 compliant Free from Animal Derived Ingredients Typical ApplicationsRecommended for use hygienic sealing in pharmaceutical, bio-analytical and food processing applications. O-rings Gaskets Hygienic/sanitary couplings & pipe connectors Ball segment valve seals (inflatable seals)

V70H is a copolymer FKM elastomer material suitable for repeated use in equipment associated with the production of dry, aqueous and fatty foodstuffs intended for human consumption.Formulated using only those ingredients determined by the United States Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), V70H has undergone extraction testing in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (CFR21), Section 177.2600.V70H also complies with the requirements of USP 25, NF20, 2002, Class 6 and has been tested in accordance with 3-A Sanitary Standards 18-03 Class 1.Key Attributes Low compression set provides long-term sealing performance. Excellent resistance to oils FDA compliant - extraction tested to CFR 21 § 177.2600(e,f) USP Class VI <88> and USP <87> compliant 3-A Sanitary Standards Class 1 compliant Free from Animal Derived Ingredients Typical Applications Pharmaceutical and bio-analytical equipment Food and dairy processing equipment Brewing equipment

Peroxide cured, white Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer, 66-75 °IRHD. Terpolymer of ethylene, propylene and diene monomers. Formulated using only those ingredients determined by the United States Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title (CFR21), Section 177.2600. Extraction tested in distilled water and N-hexane. Also complies with the requirements of USP 25, NF20, 2002, Class 6.Excellent water and steam resistance with good compression set properties. Heat and chemical resistance is superior to that of sulfur cured EPDM. Not oil resistant.

Peroxide cured, Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer, 60 °IRHD. Terpolymer of ethylene, propylene and diene monomers. Formulated using only those ingredients determined by the United States Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 (CFR21), Section 177.2600. To meet ASTM D2000/SAE J200 line call-out M4CA610, A25, B35, C32, EA14, F17.Excellent water and steam resistance with good compression set properties. Superior heat and chemical resistance compared to sulfur cured EPDM. Not oil resistant.

Tetrafluoroethylene/Propylene (TFE/P) Rubber, 90-98°IRHD. Copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene. Formulated using Aflas® FA-100H. Aflas® is a registered trademark of Asahi Glass.Excellent resistance to acids, steam, hot water, brine, oils, lubricants and sour oil and gas (H2S). Resistant to all types of hydraulic fluids (including alkyl-aryl phosphate esters), all brake fluids (glycol, mineral and silicone base), amine corrosion inhibitors and additive packages. Resistant to explosive decompression, high pressure and gas (i.e. CO2 ) blistering.

Blue, Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer (EPT), 65-75 IRHD. Terpolymer of ethylene, propylene and diene monomers. Formulated using only those ingredients determined by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (CFR21), Section 177.2600. ASTM & ISO designation = EPDM.Formulated for repeated use with aqueous foodstuffs intended for human consumption. Not suitable for use with fatty foodstuffs

Detectaseal® XN7A is the latest advance in contamination detection and containment. This unique range of metal detectable elastomer compounds has been developed specifically to meet the stringent demands of the pharmaceutical and food processing industries.The Detectaseal® fragments as small as 2-3mm can be easily identified by in-line metal detection equipment used to detect product contaminated by process lines.The Detectaseal® range includes Nitrile, Silicone, EPDM and Fluoropolymer (FKM) elastomer compounds (all FDA-compliant) available in blue and black, which allows the most appropriate material to be selected for every application.Detectaseal® compounds can be molded into O-rings and custom components.Key Attributes Early detection and containment of contamination: Reduced product loss, Increased productivity Blue seals to assist in easy identification Excellent mechanical properties and sealing efficiency Exceptional oil and heat resistance FDA-compliant elastomer materials Free from animal-derived ingredients Typical Applications Static and dynamic sealing applications Food processing equipment Pharmaceutical drug manufacturing equipment Bioscience industry.

Peroxide cured Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), 66-75 °IRHD. Copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene. To meet DTD 5594A standard for resistance to mineral oils.Excellent resistance in sealing applications for mineral oils. Excellent compression set, tear and abrasion resistance. Good water resistance but poor against ozone and weather.

Peroxide cured, Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR), 65-75 °IRHD. Medium acrylonitrile content (ACN = 34%). To meet ASTM D2000/SAE J200 line call-out M4DH716, A26, B36, EO16, EO36, F17.High strength and excellent chemical resistance. Higher operating temperature than standard nitrile. Suitable for use with sour (H 2 S) crude oil and gas, which may also include lubricating, oil additives and amine corrosion inhibitors. Good resistance to weathering and ozone.

N63B is a Copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene with a medium ACN content of 30 - 45%.NBR materials typically provide excellent resistance to petroleum-based oils, fuels and greases, as well as, very low gas permeability, ozone resistance, plus exceptional heat aging and mechanical properties.N63B is accepted by the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) to Defense Standard 02-337 part 1, issue 1 (NES 337) for use on naval ships and submarines. Material code MN60.Available in any sized O-ring (fully molded up to 2.5m/8ft internal diameter) and custom designed components.Key Attributes Excellent resistance to aliphatic hydrocarbon oils, fuels and greases. Very low gas permeability Accepted by M.O.D. to Def. Stan. NES 337 Typical Applications Naval ships and submarines Aerospace applications

White Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), 66-75 °IRHD. Copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene. Formulated using only those ingredients determined by the United States Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (CFR21), Section 177.2600 and Section 180.22. Water, Hexane and acrylonitrile extraction tested.For repeated use in equipment associated with the production of aqueous and fatty foodstuffs intended for human consumption.