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Performance Information

DuPont™ Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer parts last longer and seal more effectively than other elastomers due to their exceptional chemical resistance. Kalrez® parts can withstand attack by more than 1,800 chemicals, including many acids and amines that cause other elastomers to fail due to excessive swelling.

Kalrez® parts have exceptional heat resistance even after long-term exposure to temperatures up to 327°C. Kalrez® retains its elasticity and recovery properties better than other high-temperature elastomers. There are many Kalrez® products developed for specific processing environments.

For more information on the performance of specific compounds please refer to datasheets or review compounds suggested in market literature or, you may request a downloadable copy of the Kalrez® Application Guide or see the General Chemical Resistance Guide. 

Chemical Resistance Properties


 
Neoprene  
Ethylene  
propylene
  
Buna-N  
nitrile
  
Fluoro- 
silicone
 
Fluoro- 
elastomer
 
Perfluoro-
elastomer
ASTM Code CR EPM NBR FVMQ FKM (Viton®) FFKM (Kalrez®)
Hardness durometer
(Shore A)
20 to 90 40 to 80 40 to 95 40 to 80 55 to 95 65 to 95
Tensile strength (lb/in 2) 3,000 2,500 2,500 900 2,500 2,000
Wear resistance G G G N G G
Fireproof hydraulic fluids R VG N VG R E
Lubricating oils G N G E E E
Fuel oils R N G E E E
Hydraulic oils G N E E E E
Vegetable Oils G R E E E E
Animal Fats G R E E E E
Petrol (normal) R N VG E E E
Petrol (high-octane) N N G E E E
Kerosene R N VG E E E
Aromatic hydrocarbons N N R VG E E
Aliphatic hydrocarbons G N VG E E E
Water (under 80°C) R E VG E E E
Water (above 80°C) N E R E E E
Alcohols E E VG E E E
Ketones N G N N N E
Concentrated acids N R N G VG E
Diluted acids G G R VG E E
Alkalis G VG R R N E
Halogenated solvents N N R VG VG VG
Max. temp. at continuous service 105°C 135°C 135°C 200°C 204°C 327°C
Compression set VG G VG G VG G
Flame-resistant yes no no no yes yes
E = Excellent, VG= Very Good, G= Good, R = Reasonable, N = Not recommended. Data has been drawn from DuPont and industry sources. Data is presented for use only as a general guide and should not be the basis for design decisions.