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Natural
Rubber
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E.P.D.M.
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Neoprene
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Nitrile
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HNBR
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Fluorocarbon
Viton® |
Silicone
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Flurosilicone
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| Air or Oxygen |
Fair
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Very Good
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Good
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Good
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Very Good
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Excellent |
Very Good
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Very Good
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| Dilute Acids or Alkalis |
Very Good
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Good
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Good
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Very Good
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Fair
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Fair
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| Commercial Petrols |
NR
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NR
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Fair
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Good
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Very Good
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Very Good
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NR
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Fair
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| Fuel and Diesel Oils |
NR
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NR
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Fair
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Good
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Very Good
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Very Good
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NR
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Fair
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| Mineral Lubricating Oil |
NR
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NR
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Fair
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Very Good
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| Synthetic Lubricating Oil |
NR
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NR
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NR
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Fair
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Very Good
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Fair
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Good
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Fair
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| Mineral Hydraulic Oil |
NR
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NR
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NR
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Very Good
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Good
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Very Good
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NR
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Good
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| Water/Glycol |
Fair
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Very Good
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Fair
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Good
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Good
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| Water in Oil Emulsions |
NR
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NR
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NR
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Fair
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Very Good
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Very Good
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NR
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Good
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| Oil in Water Emulsions |
NR
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NR
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NR
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Fair
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Fair
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Good
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| Phosphate Ester |
NR
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Good
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NR
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NR
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NR
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Good
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Good
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Fair
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| Water above 80c |
NR
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Excellent
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Fair
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Fair
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Very Good
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Fair
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Excellent
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Very Good
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N.R : NOT RECOMMENDED The above information is provided as a guide only and suitability may be infuenced by other factors eg. Temp, Pressure etc. Specific recommendations will be given in response to full information Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers |
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