ISO 9001:2008 Certified

TYPICAL PROPERTIES of Fluoroelasomers Viton Closed Cell Sponge

Thickness 1/8″ 1/4″ 3/8″
Water Absorption (% Weight Increase) 0.00% 0.02 0.06

Compression Set (%)

(22 hours at 75°F)  27% 13% 14%
(22 hours at 158°F) 100% 100% 100%
Low Temperature -10°F
(-23°C)
-10°F
(-23°C)
-10°F
(-23°C)
High Temperature 400°F
(204°C)
400°F
(204°C)
400°F
(204°C)

Compression Deflection (psi)

(25% Deflection – initial  6.5  5.5  4.0
Density (pcf) 19  17  15
Thickness Range  .095″ to .175″  .190″ to .310″  .295″ to .445″

RESTRICTIONS: Although Fluoroelastomers are an excellent gasket and sealing material and are resistant to many chemicals and oils, Fluoroelastomers are not recommended for applications that will be exposed to nitro hydrocarbons, low molecular weight esters (such as ethyl acetate), or ketones.

This information is furnished as a guide for selecting materials. M&P Sealing Inc. disclaims liability for results or use of this information. It is the customer’s responsibility to obtain and test samples when determining suitability of material for a particular application.