Elastomer Systems>>Chemical Resistance

Vastsky are chemically resistant to the following solvents, oils and chemicals.

This is an abbreviated table.

The following ratings are used to describe the general performance of Vastsky when immersed at ambient temperatures.

ARecommended – Little or no effect.BMinor to moderate effect.
CModerate to severe effect.XNot recommended.
Acetic AcidCCyclohexaneBOleic AcidB
AcetoneXFerric ChlorideAOlive oilA
Ammonia HydroxideAFREON-12 ’54C’AOxygen – coldA
Ammonium NitrateXFREON-113BOzoneA
Ammonium PersulfateXGasolineAPalmitic AcidA
Animal FatsAGelatinAPhosphoric Acid 20%A
ASTM Oil#1 (70oC)AGlucoseAPhosphoric Acid 45%A
ASTM reference fuelAGlueAPotassium ChlorideA
Barium ChlorideAGlycerinAPotassium Cupro CyanideA
Barium HydroxideAHydrochloric Acid (cold) 37%XPotassium CyanideA
Barium SulfateAHydrochloric Acod (hot) 37%XPotassium dichromateA
Barium SulfideAHydrofluoric Acid conc. (cold)XPotassium nitrateA
BoraxAHydrofluoric Acid conc. (hot)XPotassium sulphateA
Boric AcidAHydrogen GasAProducer gasA
ButaneAIsopropyl AcetateARadiationA
Calcium BisulphiteAKeroseneBSoap solutionsA
Calcium ChlorideALPGASodium ChlorideA
Calcium HydroxideAMagnesium ChlorideASodium Hydroxide (20%)B
Calcium NitrateAMagnesium HydroxideASodium phosphateA
Calcium SulfideAMercuryASodium sulfateA
Carbon DioxideAMineral OilASodium thiosulfateA
Carbon MonoxideANatural GasBStearic acidA
Castor OilANickel SulfateASulphuric acid (dilute)B
Catric AcidANitric Acid concXSulphuric acid (conc)X
Copper ChlorideANitric Acid DiluteCSulphuric acid (20% oleum)X
Copper CyanideANitric Acid red fumingXTannic acid (10%)A
Copper SulphateANitrogenATartaric acidA
Cottonseed OilAOctadecaneATolueneC