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Viton® (Vinylidene Fluoride – Hexafluoropropylene) Fluorocarbon

(Viton® is a brand name for fluoroelastomers manufactured by DuPont Dow Elastomers.) This fluoroelastomer provides chemical resistance to a wide range of chemicals, concentrations and temperatures involving mineral acids, salt solutions, chlorinated hydrocarbons and petroleum oils. Although its chemical compatibility to most acids is excellent it can be mechanically swollen by some. In such cases Plast-O-Matic uses a specially cured Viton® to reduce the swell factor encountered with standard Viton®-A.The maximum service temperature of Viton® is 300°F (149°C).

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    (Document from DuPont Dow Elastomers. Plast-O-Matic does not guarantee chemical compatibility; end user is responsible for ultimate determination of chemical compatibility. It is important to note that any information obtained should be used only as a guide. In many cases a physical test of the material under operating conditions is the only way to ensure the success of a particular material for that application.)