GASKET RESOURCES INC.

DURLON®

SHEET GASKETING

TECHNICAL HANDBOOK

July 2002
 GASKET RESOURCES INC.
DURLON® TECHNICAL HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
DURLON® Compressed Sheet
Durlon® 8300 Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Durlon® 8400 Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Durlon® 8500 Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Durlon® 8600 White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Durlon® 8700 Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PxT Chart .......................................... 2
DURLON® PTFE Sheet
Durlon® 9000 Blue, 9000N White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Durlon® 9200 Green, 9200W Granite White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Durlon® 9400 Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Durlon® 9600 Expanded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PxT Chart .......................................... 4
DURLON® Flexible Graphite Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Technical Information
Physical & Mechanical Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Manufacturers’ Cross-Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PxT, Fluid Resistance, pH Range ........................... 7
Proposed ASME Gasket Factors (ROTT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Torque Loss ........................................... 8
Gasket Installation ....................................... 9
Torque Values For Durlon® Gasket Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chemical Resistance Chart ................................ 11-12
Useful Conversion Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

DURLON® Products are Manufactured

to ISO 9001 Quality Standards

Gasket Resources Inc.

P.O. Box 565
Exton, PA 19341-0565
Sales:
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PH: (610) 363-5800
FAX: (610) 363-5881
e-mail: sales@durlon.com
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e-mail: tech@durlon.com

Website: www.gasketresources.com
DURLON Compressed Non-Asbestos July 2002 - Page 1

A premium grade compressed sheet suitable for steam, oil, water, mild alkalis, mild
®
DURLON 8300 Black acids, hydrocarbons and solvents. Durlon 8300 contains high strength carbon fibers
bonded with nitrile (NBR) synthetic rubber.

Color: Black, branded Fluid Services: Saturated Steam, Oils, Dilute Acids
Binder: Nitrile (NBR) & Alkalis, Hydrocarbons, Solvents
Fiber: Carbon
Temperature Range: -100 to 800ºF (-73 to 427ºC) Fluid Resistance – pH Range: 3 to 11 at room temperature
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Continuous Temperature: 600ºF (315ºC) Volume Resistivity, 1/16” 5 x 10 ohm-cm (ASTM D257)
Pressure, Max: 1500 psig (103 bar) Dielectric Breakdown, 1/16” 0.04 kv/mm (ASTM D149)
Leachable Halides: 500 ppm (max.)
Leachable Chlorides: 200 ppm (max.) Proposed ASME Gasket Factors: 1/16” 1/8”
Gas Permeability: Gb, psi (MPa) 512 (3.5) 1716 (11.8)
DIN 3535 Part 4 0.05 cc/min a 0.355 0.209
ASTM F104 Line Call-Out: F712120-A9B3E22K5M5 Gs, psi (MPa) 0.13 (0.0009) 0.70 (0.005)

The widest pH application range of any compressed gasket material produced

®
DURLON 8400 Gold today, for use in process piping and equipment in chemical, pulp and paper, power
generation and other general industrial applications. Can be used in applications
similar to the Durlon 8500 but especially well suited for high pH services where aramid
fiber based materials might be limited.

Color: Gold, branded Fluid Services: Steam, Oils, Solvents, Caustics, Fuels,
Binder: Nitrile (NBR) Hydrocarbons, Acids, Refrigerants
Fiber: Phenolic
Temperature Range: -100 to 800°F (-75 to 427°C) Fluid Resistance – pH Range: 2 to 13 at room temperature
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Continuous: 554ºF (290ºC) Volume Resistivity, 1/16” 1.0 x 10 ohm-cm (ASTM D257)
Pressure, Max: 1500 psig (103 bar) Dielectric Breakdown, 1/16” 9.84 kv/mm (ASTM D149)
Leachable Halides: 1,000 ppm (max.)
Leachable Chlorides: 400 ppm (max.) Proposed ASME Gasket Factors: 1/16” 1/8”
Gas Permeability: Gb, psi (MPa) 2000 (13.8)
DIN 3535 Part 6 0.03 cc/min a 0.194
ASTM F104 Line Call-Out: F712120-A9B4E22K5M5 Gs, psi (MPa) 340 (2.3)

Excellent performance in steam, hydrocarbons and new generation refrigerants. A high

®
DURLON 8500 Green quality general service gasket material for use in process industries including pulp and
paper, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, hydrocarbon, chemical, and refinery, as well
as general industry.

Color: Green, branded Fluid Services: Saturated Steam, Oils, Fuels, Dilute
Binder: Nitrile (NBR) Acids & Alkalis, Solvents, Refrigerants
Fiber: Aramid-Inorganic
Temperature Range: -100 to 700°F (-73 to 371°C) Fluid Resistance – pH Range: 3 to 11 at room temperature
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Continuous: 548ºF (287ºC) Volume Resistivity, 1/16” 4.1 x 10 ohm-cm (ASTM D257)
Pressure, Max: 1500 psig (103 bar) Dielectric Breakdown, 1/16” 8.8 kv/mm (ASTM D149)
Leachable Halides: 1000 ppm (max.)
Leachable Chlorides: 300 ppm (max.) Proposed ASME Gasket Factors: 1/16” 1/8”
Gas Permeability: Gb, psi (MPa) 650 (4.5) 400 (2.8)
DIN 3535 Part 6 0.03 cc/min a 0.33 0.35
ASTM F104 Line Call-Out: F712120-A9B3E12K5M6 Gs, psi (MPa) 200 (1.38) 20 (0.14)

(See page 6 for additional physical properties.)

Warning: These materials should never be recommended when both temperature and pressure are at the maximum listed. Properties and applications shown are typical.
No application should be undertaken by anyone without independent study and evaluation for suitability. Never use more than one gasket in one flange joint, and never
reuse a gasket. Improper use or gasket selection could cause property damage and/or serious personal injury. Data reported in this brochure is a compilation of field testing,
field service reports and/or in-house testing. While the utmost care has gone into publishing the information contained herein, we assume no responsibility for errors.
Specifications and information contained in this brochure are subject to change without notice. This edition cancels and obsoletes all previous editions.
DURLON® Technical Handbook July 2002 - Page 2

A high quality gasket material containing high strength aramid fibers bonded with SBR
®
DURLON 8600 White rubber. An excellent choice for steam and other services where a "white" gasket
material is required.

Color: White, branded Fluid Services: Saturated Steam, Water, Inert Gases,
Binder: SBR Alcohols, Dilute Acids & Alkalis,
Fiber: Aramid-Inorganic Ammonia
Temperature Range: -100 to 700°F (-73 to 371°C)
Continuous: 548ºF (287ºC) Fluid Resistance – pH Range: 3 to 11 at room temperature
13
Pressure, Max: 1500 psig (103 bar) Volume Resistivity, 1/16” 4.1 x 10 ohm-cm (ASTM D257)
Gas Permeability: Dielectric Breakdown, 1/16” 8.8 kv/mm (ASTM D149)
DIN 3535 Part 4 0.05 cc/min

ASTM F104 Line Call-Out: F712440-A9B3E24K5M5

A high performance compressed gasket material for use in processes which require a
®
DURLON 8700 Blue neoprene (CR) bonded sheet. Excellent for steam, oils and many refrigeration
services.

Color: Blue, branded Fluid Services: Saturated Steam, Oils, Water,

Binder: Neoprene (CR) Dilute Acids & Alkalis, Refrigerants
Fiber: Aramid-Inorganic
Temperature Range: -100 to 700°F (-73 to 371°C) Fluid Resistance – pH 3 to 11 at room temperature
Range:
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Continuous: 548ºF (287ºC) Volume Resistivity, 1/16” 4.1 x 10 ohm-cm (ASTM D257)
Pressure, Max: 1500 psig (103 bar) Dielectric Breakdown, 1/16” 8.8 kv/mm (ASTM D149)
Gas Permeability:
DIN 3535 Part 4 0.05 cc/min

ASTM F104 Line Call-Out: F712330-A9B5E45K5M5

(See page 6 for additional physical properties.)

PxT Chart - DURLON® Compressed Gasket Materials

Pressure - Temperature Guidelines
Fluid: Water/Steam
2000
(137.9)

1800
(124.1)

1600
(110.3)

1400
(96.5)
Pressure, psig (bar)

1200
(82.7)

1000
(69.0)

800
(55.2)

600 1/16" Durlon 8300

(41.4) 1/16" Durlon 8400
400 1/16" Durlon 8500, 8600, & 8700
(27.6)
Saturated Steam
200
(13.8)

0
°F -100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
(°C) (-50) (0) (50) (100) (150) (200) (250) (300) (350) (400) (450) (500)
Temperature
For 1/8" material reduce by 20/30%

Note: Consult you representative for applications above Class 300

Warning: These materials should never be recommended when both temperature and pressure are at the maximum listed. Properties and applications shown are typical.
No application should be undertaken by anyone without independent study and evaluation for suitability. Never use more than one gasket in one flange joint, and never
reuse a gasket. Improper use or gasket selection could cause property damage and/or serious personal injury. Data reported in this brochure is a compilation of field testing,
field service reports and/or in-house testing. While the utmost care has gone into publishing the information contained herein, we assume no responsibility for errors.
Specifications and information contained in this brochure are subject to change without notice. This edition cancels and obsoletes all previous editions.
DURLON Filled PTFE Gasketing July 2002 - Page 3

DURLON 9000 is designed for use in process piping and equipment in chemical, pulp and paper,
food and beverage and other general industrial applications where resistance to highly aggressive
chemicals is required.
®
DURLON DURLON 9000 has been tested and approved for Chlorine and Caustics service. Unlike generic
skived PTFE, the various shapes of fillers in DURLON 9000 are homogeneously blended with pure
9000/9000N PTFE resins and do not wick and cause corrosion on flange faces. Additionally, independent
testing has shown the fillers in DURLON 9000 to be more evenly dispersed than filled PTFE with
layered construction. Therefore DURLON 9000 has more consistent physical and mechanical
properties and does not have voids, separation and chemical compatibility problems found in
layered PTFE.

Color: Style 9000 Blue, branded Fluid Services: Steam, Oils, Liquid Chlorine**, Acids,
Style 9000N Unpigmented White, branded Caustics, Alcohols, Liquid &
Temperature Range: -350 to 520°F (-212 to 271°C) Gaseous Oxygen, Refrigerants
Pressure, Max: 1500 psig (103 bar) Fluid Resistance – pH Range: 0 to 14 at room temperature
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DIN 3535 Part 4 0.01 cc/min Volume Resistivity, 1/16” 1.0 x 10 ohm-cm (ASTM D257)
ASTM F104 Line Call-Out: F452111-A9B5E11K6M6 Dielectric Breakdown, 1/16” 16 kv/mm (ASTM D149)
Certified for Oxygen Service Federal Institute for Materials Proposed ASME Gasket Factors: 1/16” 1/8”
Testing & Research: Berlin Gb, psi (MPa) 550 psi (3.79) 424 psi (2.92)
* Conforms to FDA Regulations a 0.244 0.242
** Listed in Pamphlet 95 of the Chlorine Institute as an acceptable Gs, psi (MPa) 0.042 (0.0003) 19 (0.13)
gasket material for chlorine service. Hot Blow-Out Temperature Test (HOBT)
@ 750 psig, (51.7 bar) 588°F (309ºC)

DURLON 9200/9200W is designed for use in process piping and equipment in chemical, pulp and
paper, pharmaceutical, food and other general industrial applications where resistance to highly
®
DURLON
aggressive chemicals is required.
DURLON 9200/9200W is manufactured by the same DURLON process outlined above using only
9200/9200W barium suflate fillers and pure PTFE resins homogeneously blended together resulting in uniform
physical and mechanical properties versus layered PTFE. It is suitable for use in aggressive
chemicals including sodium and potassium hydroxide, hydrogen and aluminum fluoride, Chrome
Plating Solutions and Vinyl Compounds.

Color: Style 9200 Green, branded Fluid Services: Steam, Caustics, Hydrogen Fluoride,
Style 9200W Granite White, branded Aluminum Fluoride, Chrome Plating
Temperature Range: -350 to 520°F (-212 to 271°C) Solutions, Refrigerants
Pressure, Max: 1500 psig (103 bar) Fluid Resistance – pH Range: 0 to 14 at room temperature
DIN 3535 Part 4 0.01 cc/min Proposed ASME Gasket Factors: 1/16” 1/8”
ASTM F104 Line Call-Out: F452111-A9B5E11K6M5 Gb, psi (MPa) 5.2 (0.034) 2.3 (0.016)
* Conforms to FDA Regulations a 0.73 0.873
Gs, psi (MPa) 0.033 (0.0002) 25.7 (0.18)
Hot Blow-Out Temperature Test (HOBT)
@ 750 psig, (51.7 bar) 542°F (283ºC) 480°F (249ºC)

DURLON 9400 gasket material is a high performance carbon filled PTFE manufactured using the
DURLON process designed for use in piping and equipment in chemical, pharmaceutical, food and
®
DURLON 9400
other general industrial applications where resistance to highly aggressive chemicals (including
hydrofluoric acid) is required.
It can also be used as gasketing for anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (AHF) in railroad tankcars and in
plants as a material of construction where barium sulfate filled PTFE may not prove suitable.
DURLON 9400 also demonstrates good electrical conducting properties.

Color: Black, branded Fluid Services: Aqueous and Anhydrous Hydrogen

Temperature Range: -350 to 550°F (-212 to 288°C) Fluoride, Steam, Oils, Caustics, Acids
Pressure, Max: 1500 psig (103 bar) Fluid Resistance – pH Range: 0 to 14 at room temperature
DIN 3535 Part 4 0.01 cc/min Dielectric Breakdown, 1/16” 1 kv/mm (ASTM D149)
ASTM F104 Line Call-Out: F452111-A9B5E11K6M6 Proposed ASME Gasket Factors: 1/16” 1/8”
* Conforms to FDA Regulations Gb, psi (MPa) 1701 (11.7) 1412 (9.7)
Volume Resistivity of Electrically a 0.173 0.164
Conductive Products, 1/16" 61 ohm-cm (ASTM D991) Gs, psi (MPa) 99 (0.68) 248 (1.7)
Hot Blow-Out Temperature Test (HOBT)
(See page 6 for additional physical properties.) @ 750 psig, (51.7 bar) 549°F (287ºC)

Warning: These materials should never be recommended when both temperature and pressure are at the maximum listed. Properties and applications shown are typical.
No application should be undertaken by anyone without independent study and evaluation for suitability. Never use more than one gasket in one flange joint, and never
reuse a gasket. Improper use or gasket selection could cause property damage and/or serious personal injury. Data reported in this brochure is a compilation of field testing,
field service reports and/or in-house testing. While the utmost care has gone into publishing the information contained herein, we assume no responsibility for errors.
Specifications and information contained in this brochure are subject to change without notice. This edition cancels and obsoletes all previous editions.
DURLON Expanded PTFE Gasketing July 2002 - Page 4

DURLON® 9600 is an EXPANDED PTFE gasket material designed for use in process piping and
®
DURLON 9600 equipment in chemical, pulp and paper, food and beverage and other general industrial
applications where resistance to highly aggressive chemicals is required.
DURLON® 9600 is suitable for service to a maximum temperature of 600°F (316°C) or with
pressures up to 1800 psi (12.4 MPa). Style 9600 conforms to FDA requirements.

Color: White, branded Fluid Services: Aqueous and Anhydrous Hydrogen

Temperature Range: -350 to 600°F (-212 to 316°C) Fluoride, Steam, Oils, Caustics, Acids,
Pressure, Max: 1800 psig (124 bar) Alcohols, Liquid & Gaseous Oxygen,
DIN 3535 Part 4 0.01 cc/min Fluid Resistance – pH Range: 0 to 14 at room temperature
ASTM F104 Line Call-Out: F428111-A9B5 Proposed ASME Gasket Factors: 1/16” 1/8”
* Conforms to FDA Regulations Gb, psi (MPa) 1200 (8.27) 1400 (9.65)
a 0.2 0.19
Gs, psi (MPa) 3.5 (0.024) 1.5 (0.01)

(See page 6 for additional physical properties.)

PxT Chart
DURLON® Filled PTFE Gasket Materials
Pressure - Temperature Guidelines
Fluid: Water/Steam
2000
(137.9)

1800
(124.1)

1600
(110.3)

1400
(96.5)
Pressure, psig (bar)

1200
(82.7)

1000
(69.0)

800
(55.2)
1/16" Durlon 9400
600
(41.4) 1/16" Durlon 9000/9000N, 9200/9200W

400 Saturated Steam

(27.6)

200
(13.8)

0
°F -100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
(°C) (-50) (0) (50) (100) (150) (200) (250) (300) (350) (400) (450) (500)
Temperature
For 1/8" material reduce by 20/30%

Note: Consult your

representative for applications above Class 300

Warning: These materials should never be recommended when both temperature and pressure are at the maximum listed. Properties and applications shown are typical.
No application should be undertaken by anyone without independent study and evaluation for suitability. Never use more than one gasket in one flange joint, and never
reuse a gasket. Improper use or gasket selection could cause property damage and/or serious personal injury. Data reported in this brochure is a compilation of field testing,
field service reports and/or in-house testing. While the utmost care has gone into publishing the information contained herein, we assume no responsibility for errors.
Specifications and information contained in this brochure are subject to change without notice. This edition cancels and obsoletes all previous editions.
DURLON Flexible Graphite Gasketing July 2002 - Page 5

DURLON® Flexible Graphite is available in several styles. These include homogeneous

sheet and laminated styles with various types of core materials. Additionally, grades with
® oxidation inhibitors or high purity grades for nuclear service are available on special
DURLON order.

Flexible Graphite DURLON® Flexible Graphite is unaffected by heat over a wide range of temperatures. It
exhibits low electrical resistivity and high thermal conductivity and is suitable to cryogenic
temperatures. This product is suitable for applications in the automotive, refining and
petrochemical plant processes.

Typical Properties for Standard Industrial Grade Homogeneous Flexible Graphite

Carbon, % min. 95
Moisture, % max. 1
Sulfur ppm max. 1200
Leachable Chlorides, ppm max. 100
Temperature Range: 1200°F (650°C) Saturated Steam
Oxidizing: -450 to 850°F (-260 to 454°C)
Non-oxidizing -450 to 5,432°F (-260 to 3,000°C)
Pressure Max: 3,000 psig (207 bar)
Fluid Resistance - pH Range: 0 to 14 at room temperature (except strong oxidizers)

DURLON Flexible Graphite Gasket Material is available in four styles:

FGS95 Standard industrial grade sheet containing no binders or resins. Used in
industrial applications such as oil refineries, power plants and chemical
process plants.
FGLPE Standard industrial grade sheet laminated with an adhesive bond on both
sides of a polyester core. A general purpose material for use where some
reinforcement is required for handleability combined with ease of cutting.
FGL316 Standard industrial grade sheet laminated with an adhesive bond on both
sides of a .002" thick 316 stainless steel foil insert. Used where high
performance and handleability is important.
FGT316 Standard industrial grade sheet mechanically bonded on both sides of a
.004" thick 316 stainless steel metal tang core. Used where stresses and
pressures are high and improved handleability is important.
2 Nuclear grade, oxidation inhibitors and other styles available on request

Test Method Physical Properties FGS95 FGLPE FGL316 FGT316

ASTM F36 Compressibility, % 35-40 35-40 35-40 30-35
Recovery, % 20 18 18 20
ASTM F38 Creep Relaxation, % 5 5 5 5
ASTM F495 Ignition Loss, %
@ 850°F (454°C) 1 1 1 1
@1200°F (650°C) 8 8 6 6
ASTM F37 Sealability, ASTM F37
Fuel A, mL/hr 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Nitrogen, mL/hr 1.0 2.0 2.0 5.0
DIN 3535 Part 4 Gas Permeability, cc/min. 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.80
F104: F868: F868: F868:
ASTM Specifications:
F517000B1M3 9FPF2 9FMF2 9FMF1
(Note: See page 6 for additional physical properties.)

Warning: These materials should never be recommended when both temperature and pressure are at the maximum listed. Properties and applications shown are typical.
No application should be undertaken by anyone without independent study and evaluation for suitability. Never use more than one gasket in one flange joint, and never
reuse a gasket. Improper use or gasket selection could cause property damage and/or serious personal injury. Data reported in this brochure is a compilation of field testing,
field service reports and/or in-house testing. While the utmost care has gone into publishing the information contained herein, we assume no responsibility for errors.
Specifications and information contained in this brochure are subject to change without notice. This edition cancels and obsoletes all previous editions.
Technical Information DURLON® Technical Handbook, July 2002 - Page 6

TYPICAL PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - DURLON® GASKET MATERIAL

Gasket Type Fiber/ Filler or Temp. Range,
Pressure Sealability ASTM Creep ASTM Gas Perm. Compressibility Recovery Tensile
Style/Color
(Binder) Reinforcement Limits
Limits F37 (mL/hr) F38 * DIN 3535 ASTM F36 ASTM F36 ASTM F152
Durlon 8300 NBR Carbon -100 to 800ºF
1500 psi N2- 0.5 18% 0.05 cc/min 8-16% 50% 1800 psi
Black 600ºF (315ºC) (103 bar) Fuel A- 0.03 (12.4 MPa)
Durlon 8400 NBR Phenolic -100 to 800ºF 1500 psi N2- 0.3 25% 0.03 cc/min 8-16% 50% 1800 psi
Gold 554ºF (290ºC) (103 bar) Fuel A- 0.01 (12.4 MPa)
Durlon 8500 NBR Aramid/ -100 to 700ºF 1500 psi N2-0.4 20% 0.03 cc/min 8-16% 50% 2000 psi
Green Inorganic 548ºF (287ºC) (103 bar) Fuel A- 0.01 (13.8 MPa)
Durlon 8600 SBR Aramid/ -100 to 700ºF 1500 psi N2- 0.5 20% 0.05 cc/min 8-16% 45% 1800 psi
White Inorganic 548ºF (287ºC) (103 bar) Fuel A- 0.03 (12.4 MPa)
Durlon 8700 CR Aramid/ -100 to 700ºF 1500 psi N2- 0.7 20% 0.05 cc/min 8-16% 45% 1500 psi
Blue Inorganic 548ºF (287ºC) (103 bar) Fuel A- 0.03 (10.3 MPa)
Durlon 9000, PTFE Inorganic -350 to 520ºF 1500 psi N2- 0.02 30% 0.01 cc/min 8-16% 40% 2000 psi
9000N Fillers 500ºF (260ºC) (103 bar) Fuel A- 0.01 (13.8 MPa)
Durlon 9200, PTFE Barium -350 to 520ºF 1500 psi N2- 0.02 30% 0.01 cc/min 8-16% 35% 1920 psi
9200W Sulfate 500ºF (260ºC) (103 bar) Fuel A- 0.01 (13.2 MPa)
Durlon 9400 PTFE Carbon -350 to 550ºF 1500 psi N2- 0.02 30% 0.01 cc/min 5-12% 40% 2100 psi
Black 500ºF (260ºC) (103 bar) Fuel A- 0.01 (14.5 MPa)
Durlon 9600 PTFE Expanded -350 to 600ºF 1800 psi N2- 0.02 30% 0.01 cc/min 40-60% 12% 1600 psi
White 500ºF (260ºC) (124 bar) Fuel A- 0.01 (11.0 MPa)
Durlon Flexible None -450 to 5400ºF 3000 psi N2- 1.0 5% 0.40 cc/min 35-40% 20% 700 psi
FGS95 Graphite 850ºF Oxidizing (207 bar) Fuel A- 0.5 (4.8 MPa)
Durlon Flexible Mylar -450 to 5400ºF 3000 psi N2- 2.0 5% 0.40 cc/min 35-40% 18% 780 psi
FGLPE Graphite 850ºF Oxidizing (207 bar) Fuel A- 0.5 (5.4 MPa)
Durlon Flexible .002" -450 to 5432ºF 3000 psi N2- 2.0 5% 0.40 cc/min 35-40% 18% 4465 psi
FGL316 Graphite SS 316 foil 850ºF Oxidizing (207 bar) Fuel A- 0.5 (30.8 MPa)
Durlon Flexible .004" -450 to 5400ºF 3000 psi N2- 5.0 5% 0.80 cc/min 30-35% 20% 5,167 psi
FGT316 Graphite SS 316 Tang 850ºF Oxidizing (207 bar) Fuel A- 0.5 (35.6 MPa)
Note: ASTM and DIN properties based on 1/16” sheet thickness, except when designated by an * which is based on 1/32” sheet thickness. This is a general guide only and should not be the sole
means of accepting or rejecting this material. The data listed here falls within the normal range of product properties, but should not be used to establish specification limits nor used alone as the
basis of design.
MANUFACTURERS’ CROSS REFERENCE
As A General Guide, DURLON® Gasketing Can Be Used In The Same Conditions and Services As The Following: 1
Compressed Sheet PTFE
Gasket Resources Garlock Thermoseal Gasket Resources Garlock Thermoseal Flexitallic
2 3 3 2 3
HTC-9800, HTC-9850, ® Durlon 9000/9000N Gylon 3500, 3504 , 3510 Top-Chem 2000-06 Sigma 500, 511 , 533
Durlon 8300 Klinger sil C-4500
G-9900, ST-706 Durlon 9200/9200W Gylon 3510 Top-Chem 2003 Sigma 533
® Durlon 9400 Black Gylon 3530 W.L. Gore
Durlon 8400 Gold Blue-Gard 3700, IFG 5507 Klinger sil C-7400 ®
Durlon 9600 Gylon 3540, 3545 Soft-Chem Gore-Tex GR Sheet
®
Klinger sil C-4401, C-4430, & Flexible Graphite
Durlon 8500 Green Blue-Gard 3000, IFG 5500 ®
C-4433 Gasket Resources Garlock Thermoseal Graphoil
® Durlon FGS95 Graph-Lock 3123 HL GT BTM
Durlon 8600 White Blue-Gard 3100, 3200/3400 Klinger sil C-6400
Durlon FGLPE GHTMP
® Durlon FGL316 Graph-Lock 3125SS SLS GHTMR
Durlon 8700 Blue Blue-Gard 3300 Klinger sil C-5400
Durlon FGT316 Graph-Lock 3125TC PSM GHTME
1
Refer to respective manufacturers’ PxT and chemical resistance information. Consult your representative for specific applications.
2
Check Torque for nonmetallic flanges. 3 Exception: Hydrofluoric acid GR® and Gore-Tex® are registered trademarks of W.L. Gore & Assoc., Inc.
Sigma is a registered trademark of Flexitallic L.P.; Durlon is a registered trademark Thermoseal, Inc. A Klinger Licensee. Klinger and Klinger®sil are registered trademarks of Richard Klinger, Inc.
Garlock, ST-706, HTC, Blue-Gard. IFG, Graph-Lock and Gylon are registered trademarks of Garlock, Inc. Graphoil®, GTTMB, GHTMP, GHTMR and GHTME are registered trademarks of Graftech, Inc.

Warning: These materials should never be recommended when both temperature and pressure are at the maximum listed. Properties and applications shown are typical. No application should be undertaken by anyone
without independent study and evaluation for suitability. Never use more than one gasket in one flange joint, and never reuse a gasket. Improper use or gasket selection could cause property damage and/or serious
personal injury. Data reported in this brochure is a compilation of field testing, field service reports and/or in-house testing. While the utmost care has gone into publishing the information contained herein, we assume no
responsibility for errors. Specifications and information contained in this brochure are subject to change without notice. This edition cancels and obsoletes all previous editions.
P-T, Fluid Resistance, pH Range Page 7

Pressure - Temperature Considerations

With gasketing, there is a relationship of pressure to temperature. Generally the higher the temperature the
lower the allowable gasket working pressure. This is called the PT factor of the gasket (pressure times
temperature). For example, if the pressure is 700 psi and the temperature is 500°F, we would need a material
with a PT factor of 350,000. Some manufacturers feel this is the maximum level for safety.
With compressed asbestos products there is a common base and structure in the material which makes
comparing and using PT factors easy and predictable. Non-asbestos gasketing is not as predictable.
Generally we find that all non-asbestos gasket material is temperature sensitive requiring the pressure to drop
more quickly as temperature rises to insure the seal is maintained. We have reviewed performance by in-
house tests, controlled operating performance, and in the field. There is no one PxT factor to use.
Refer to the preceding charts on pages 2 and 4 for the highest operating temperature given for the application.
Find the highest pressure within the safety zone. Simple multiplication of the two will give you the PT factor.
It is always assumed the flange is correct and in good condition, the fluid is not aggressive and that the ideal
thickness is 1/16". These limits will be increased for 1/32" but will decrease 20% to 30% for 1/8".

Fluid Resistance - pH Range

The pH of an aqueous solution is merely an expression related to the hydrogen ion (H+) concentration of the
solution. Pure water has a pH of 7. This really means that the concentration of hydrogen ions in moles/liter is
.0000001
This can be expressed as 10-7, which is an exponential equivalent of the number with all the zeros. PH is
defined as the negative of the exponent of the hydrogen ion concentration. In the above case,
pH= - (-7) = 7.
An acidic solution has a pH of less than seven.
A caustic solution has a pH of more than seven.
Our main concern in discussion of pH is the pulp and paper industry. The industry has both acidic and caustic
streams and several of these streams go from acidic to caustic and cycle from one to the other due to
treatment systems. Some of these streams are:
White water - Kraft - pH 9 - 10 Effluents - Bleach plant - pH 1.5 - 3
White water - Bleached stock - pH 5.5 - 7 Effluents - Chemical prep area - pH 1.5 - 7
Liquor - black weak - pH 10 - 13 Liquor - black strong - pH 11
The pH application ranges for Durlon® gasket materials are:
Material pH Range
Durlon® 8300 3 - 11
Durlon® 8400 2 - 13
Durlon® 8500, 8600 & 8700 3 - 11
Durlon® 9000/9000N, 9200/9200W, 9400 & 9600 0 - 14
Durlon® Flexible Graphite 0 - 14
This pH range of serviceability is a guide and must always be used in conjunction with the chemical resistance
chart. For example, Durlon® 9000 is serviceable from pH 0 to 14 (the entire range) yet we do not recommend
it for hydrofluoric acid.

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Gasket Factors, Torque Loss Page 8

Proposed ASME Gasket Factors: Gb, a and Gs

New gasket factors to replace the ASME Code m and y are currently being developed by the Pressure Vessel
Research Council (PVRC) and ASME. The current m and y are difficult to replicate for non-asbestos gaskets
and do not consider joint leakage.
The new approach to bolted joint ROTT - Helium
design makes the tightness of the
joint a design parameter.
Loading Curve,

Gasket Stress, Sg (psi)

In a manner similar to the traditional Part A
ASME Code method, the design
bolt load for a joint is calculated for
operating and seating requirements a Unloading Curve,
from the new constants Gb, a and Gb Part B

Gs and the required tightness class

associated with the minimum
tightness. Gb and a, gives the Tp min Tpn

gasket seating load and are similar 10 100 1000 10000 100000
to y in the present Code. Gs is Gs
associated with the operating stress Tightness Parameter, Tp
and is similar to the m value in the
Code.
The proposed ASME constants Gb, a, and Gs give a design bolt load obtained by interpretation of leakage
test data as plots of gasket stress Sg, vs. a tightness parameter, Tp. Tp is the pressure (in atmospheres)
normalized to the atmospheric pressure required to cause a helium leak rate of 1 mg/sec for a 150 mm OD
gasket in a joint. Since this is about the same as the OD of an NPS 4 joint, the pressure to cause a leak of 1
mg/sec of helium for that joint is its tightness. A standard test procedure, the PVRC Room Temperature
Tightness Test (ROTT) has been designed to produce the constants Gb, a and Gs. Low values for Gb, a
and Gs are desirable while a higher value of Tp means a tighter joint.

Torque Loss
Torque loss is inherent in any bolted joint. The combined effects of bolt relaxation, (approximately 10% during
the first 24 hours after installation), gasket creep, vibration in the system, thermal expansion and elastic
interaction during bolt tightening contribute to torque loss. When torque loss reaches an extreme, the internal
pressure exceeds the compressive force holding the gasket in place and a leak or blow-out occurs.
A key to reducing these effects is proper gasket installation. By bringing the flanges together slowly and
parallel when installing a gasket and taking a minimum of four bolt tightening passes, following the correct bolt
tightening sequence, there is a payoff in reduced maintenance costs and increased safety. Proper gasket
installation technique is covered in the Gasket Materials catalog.
Proper gasket thickness is also important. The thicker the gasket, the higher the gasket creep which in turn
can result in torque loss. On standard ANSI raised face flanges a 1/16" thick gasket is normally
recommended. Thinner gasket materials can take a higher gasket load and therefore higher internal pressures
Even when the installation is ideal, where the bolt stress is uniformly applied to each bolt, and the gasket is
properly compressed, problems can still arise. Inherently with time, loosening will occur due to the factors
already mentioned. If other factors such as cycling, thermal upsets, water hammer or just a piping system with
inadequate pipe supports are present, periodic retorquing might be necessary.

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For problem areas, high temperature applications or where there is temperature cycling, or where a flange
cannot be retorqued, conical spring washers have been found to be very helpful as an aid to torque retention.
They act as a spring and help lessen the effects of torque loss.
Other factors affecting torque loss include:
Rate of heat up.
New vs. used bolts or studs
Use of hardened steel washers
Lubrication of bolts, nuts and nut facings
Method of bolt up. Order of efficiency from least to greatest:
1. Wrench and cheater bar or sledge hammer
2. Air impact gun
3. Torque wrench
4. Hydraulic torque wrench
5. Hydraulic stud tensioners
Finally, having the torque information for the gasket material is helpful as well. Please refer to the torque data
that follows.

Gasket Installation
The importance of proper gasket installation cannot be stressed enough. The following is a basic explanation
of how to properly bring the flanges together parallel and in stages, once the gasket is in place to properly
compress the gasket. As a minimum, four passes are required. Using the right torque value for the lubricant
being used to get the proper gasket compression is important as well.
In the torque tables that follow for Durlon® gasket materials, it is assumed the flanges are in good condition,
anti-seize has not been used on any gasket contact surfaces and a proper installation technique such as what
is outlined below is used. Never use any sheet gasket material as insulating washers in flange insulation kits.

Step 1: 11 Step 2:
• Lubricate the bolts, nuts and nut 1 8 • Start at the #1 bolt.
facings. • Following the same star bolt
• Install gasket, bolts and nuts. Be 6 3 tightening sequence as in step 1.
sure gasket is properly centered. • Tighten to 60% of final torque ...
• Hand tighten the bolts and nuts.
• Starting at the #1 bolt, follow a
9 10
cross-over or star bolt tightening
pattern.
• Tighten to 30% of final torque ...
4 5

7 2
12

Step 3:
• Start at the #1 bolt.
• Following the same star bolt
tightening sequence as in step 1.
• Tighten to 100% of final torque ...

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Torque Values - ASME B16.5 Flanges Page 10

2
Step 4: Step 5:
1 3
• Starting at the #1 bolt, • Repeat step 4, as many times as
• Follow a circular bolt tightening required until equilibrium is
pattern. (Clockwise or counter 12 4 achieved, starting over at the #1
clockwise) bolt each time.
• Tighten to 100% of final torque ...
11 5 Finally:
• Retorque 24 to 72 hours after
installation following a circular
10 6
bolt tightening pattern at 100% of
torque.
9 7
8

Torque Values – ASME B16.5 Raised Face Flanges

ANSI B16.21 - RING GASKETS
1/16” & 1/8” DURLON® Gasket Material
Torque: ft-lbs
CLASS 150 CLASS 300
INTERNAL PRESSURE = 285 psi INTERNAL PRESSURE = 740 psi

8300, 8500. 9000/9000N 8300, 8500.

Flange FGL316, # Bolts & 9000/9000N # Bolts &
8600, 8700, 8400 9200/9200W 8600, 8700, 9200/9200W 9400, 9600 FGS95 FGL316 FGT316
Size: FGT316 Diameter Diameter
FGS95 9400, 9600 8400
1/2" 13 13 13 11 4 @ 1/2” 13 12 16 16 11 23 4 @ 1/2”
3/4" 19 19 19 17 4 @ 1/2” 24 22 30 30 22 37 4 @ 5/8"
1" 25 25 25 23 4 @ 1/2” 32 29 40 40 29 49 4 @ 5/8"
1-1/4" 37 37 37 36 4 @ 1/2" 49 44 61 62 40 75 4 @ 5/8"
1-1/2" 37 39 37 51 4 @ 1/2" 77 70 97 108 78 119 4 @ 3/4"
2" 75 78 75 103 4 @ 5/8“ 52 47 65 75 58 88 8 @ 5/8"
2-1/2" 75 91 75 113 4 @ 5/8“ 73 66 91 133 81 135 8 @ 3/4"
3" 106 113 106 113 4 @ 5/8“ 106 96 133 135 117 180 8 @ 3/4"
3-1/2" 75 75 75 98 8 @ 5/8“ 119 107 135 135 131 201 8 @ 3/4"
4" 75 95 75 113 8 @ 5/8“ 136 135 135 135 180 202 8 @ 3/4"
5" 135 144 135 185 8 @ 3/4“ 174 135 135 135 202 202 8 @ 3/4"
6" 142 183 142 202 8 @ 3/4“ 149 135 135 135 202 202 12 @ 3/4"
8" 193 202 193 202 8 @ 3/4“ 246 218 218 218 323 327 12 @ 7/8"
10" 218 246 218 327 12 @ 7/8“ 261 235 327 328 338 442 16 @ 1"
12" 243 327 243 327 12 @ 7/8“ 391 352 487 487 543 661 16@1-1/8"
14" 328 415 328 492 12 @ 1” 341 307 426 487 473 576 20@1-1/8"
16" 328 396 328 492 16 @ 1” 488 432 600 691 529 811 20@1-1/4"
18" 487 600 487 731 16@1-1/8" 542 488 678 691 767 917 24@1-1/4"
20" 487 537 487 731 20@1-1/8" 598 538 691 691 659 1011 24@1-1/4"
24" 691 783 691 1036 20@1-1/4" 927 834 1158 1254 1311 1566 24@1-1/2"

Note: It is assumed that new ASTM A193 Gr. B7 studs with 2H heavy hex nuts and hardened steel washers are used and studs, nuts and nut facings
are lubricated with a never-seize paste using the installation and bolt tightening practices outlined above. Torque is based the higher of 40% of bolt
yield, T3 or 4800 psi gasket stress up to either the maximum allowable material stress or a maximum bolt yield of 60%. The above was calculated using
the proposed ASME Gasket Constants (ROTT Testing, Ecole Polytechnique) for each material.

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DURLON Chemical Resistance Chart Page 11

The following information is a general guide A - Acceptable

only for the selection of a suitable gasket C - Caution - Depends
material as there are unlimited combinations on Conditions
of fluid, pressure and temperature conditions NS - Not Suitable

DURLON® COMPRESSED DURLON® DURLON® COMPRESSED DURLON®

SHEET PTFE SHEET PTFE

FLUID 8300 8400 8500 8600 8700 9000 9200 9400 9600 FLUID 8300 8400 8500 8600 8700 9000 9200 9400 9600
Acetic Acid, Glacial (100%) C C C C C A A A A Detergent Solutions A A A A A A A A A
Acetic Acid, 37% A A C A A A A A A Diacetone Alcohol NS NS NS NS NS A A A A
Acetic Anhydride A C C C C A A A A Dibenzyl Ether NS C C NS NS A A A A
Acetone C C C C C A A A A Dibutylamine C C C NS C A A A A
Acetylene A A A C A A A A A Diesel Fuel A A A C C A A A A
Air A A A A A A A A A Dimethyl Acetamide NS C NS NS NS A A A A
Alum A A A A A A A A A Dimethylformamide NS C NS NS NS A A A A
Aluminum Acetate A A A A A A A A A Dioxane NS NS NS NS NS A A A A
Amines C C C A C A A A A Dowtherm A, E NS C C NS NS A A A A
Ammonia, Gas > 150°F NS NS NS NS C A A A A Epichlorohydrin NS NS NS NS NS A A A A
Ammonia, Liquid C C C C A A A A A Ethane A A A C C A A A A
Ammonium Bisulfite A A A C A A A A A Ethyl Acetate C C C C NS A A A A
Ammonium Chloride A A A A A A A A A Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) A A A A A A A A A
Ammonium Hydroxide A A A A A A A A A Ethylbenzene NS NS NS NS NS A A A A
Amyl Chloride A NS NS C NS A A A A Ethylchloride A A A NS NS A A A A
Aniline, Aniline Oil NS NS NS NS NS A A A A Ethylene A A A NS C A A A A
Arsenic Acid A A A A A A A A A Ethylene Dichloride NS NS NS NS NS A A A A
Aviation Fuels A A A C C A A A A Ethylene Glycol A A A A A A A A A
Barium Chloride A A A A A A A A A Ethyl Ether C C C NS C A A A A
Benzene (Benzol) NS NS NS NS NS A A A A Ethylene Oxide NS NS NS NS NS A A A A
Benzoic Acid NS NS NS NS NS A A A A Fatty Acids A A A NS C A A A A
Black Sulfate Liquor<350°F NS A A C C A A A A Ferric Chloride A A A A A A A A A
Black Sulfate Liquor>350°F NS C NS NS NS A A A A Ferrous Chloride A A A A A A A A A
Bleach Solutions C A C C C A A A A Fluorine (Gas, Liquid) NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
Boiler Feed Water A A A A A A A A A Formaldehyde A C A C C A A A A
Borax A A A A A A A A A Formic Acid NS NS NS C A A A A A
Brine A A A A A A A A A Freon See Refrigerants
Butadiene NS NS NS NS NS A A A A Fuel Oil A A A C C A A A A
Butane A A A NS C A A A A Gas – Natural A A A NS A A A A A
Butyl Acetate NS C NS NS NS A A A A Gasoline A A A NS NS A A A A
Butyl Alcohol (Butanol) A A A A A A A A A Glucose A A A A A A A A A
Butyl Methacrylate NS NS NS NS NS A A A A Glycerin (Glycerol) A A A A A A A A A
Butylene (Butene) A A A NS C A A A A Green Sulfate Liquor C C C NS C A A A A
Butyric Acid A A C C C A A A A Heptane A A A NS C A A A A
Calcium Carbonate A A A A A A A A A Hexane A A A NS C A A A A
Calcium Chloride A A A A A A A A A Hydraulic Oil (mineral) A A A C C A A A A
Calcium Hydroxide A A A A A A A A A Hydraulic Oil (phos. ester) C C C NS NS A A A A
Calcium Hypochlorite C A C C C A A A A Hydrazine C C C C C A A A A
Carbon Dioxide, wet A A A C C A A A A Hydrochloric Acid, 30% NS C NS NS NS A A A A
Carbon Disulfide NS C NS NS NS A A A A Hydrochloric Acid, Conc NS C NS NS NS A A A A
Carbon Tetrachloride NS C C NS NS A A A A Hydrofluoric Acid <150°F NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A
Caustic Soda (NaOH) NS A C C NS A A A A Hydrofluoric Acid >150°F NS NS NS NS NS NS NS A A
Chlorine, liquid (dry) * NS NS NS NS NS A A A A Hydrogen A A A A A A A A A
Chlorine (wet) * NS C NS NS NS A A A A Hydrogen Chloride, (dry) A NS NS NS NS A A A A
Chlorine Dioxide NS NS NS NS NS A A NS A Hydrogen Peroxide, 10% C C C C C A A A A
Chloroform C A C NS NS A A A A Hydrogen Sulfide (dry) A A C C A A A A A
Chromic Acid NS NS NS NS NS A A NS A Hydrogen Sulfide, (wet) C C C NS C A A A A
Citric Acid A A A A A A A A A Iodine A A A A NS A A A A
Coal Gas NS NS NS A C A A A A Isooctane A A A NS C A A A A
Copper Sulfate A A A A A A A A A Isopropyl Alcohol A A A A A A A A A
Corn Oil A C C NS C A A A A Jet Fuel A A A NS C A A A A
Cotton Seed Oil A A A NS C A A A A Kerosene A A A NS C A A A A
Creosote (Coal Tar) A A A NS NS A A A A Lactic Acid A A A A A A A A A
Cresol C A C NS NS A A A A Linseed Oil A A A NS C A A A A
Crude Oil A A A NS C A A A A Lubricating Oil A A A NS C A A A A
Cumene NS NS NS NS C A A A A Magnesium Chloride A A A A A A A A A
Cyclohexane A A C NS C A A A A Maleic Acid A A A C NS A A A A
* Durlon 9000 is listed in Pamphlet 95 of the Chlorine Institute, as an acceptable gasket material for dry chlorine (liquid & gas) service.

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DURLON® COMPRESSED DURLON® DURLON® COMPRESSED DURLON®
SHEET PTFE SHEET PTFE

FLUID 8300 8400 8500 8600 8700 9000 9200 9400 9600 FLUID 8300 8400 8500 8600 8700 9000 9200 9400 9600

Mercury A A A A A A A A A Refrigerant Blend 404a*** A A A NS A A A A A

Methane A A A NS C A A A A Sea Water A A A A A A A A A
Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) A A A A A A A A A Silver Nitrate C A C C C A A A A
Methylene Chloride NS NS NS NS NS A A A A Soap Solutions A A A A A A A C A
Methyl Ethyl Ketone C C C NS C A A A A Sodium Bisulfite A A A A A A A A A
Mineral Oil A A A NS C A A A A Sodium Carbonate A A A A A A A A A
Muriatic Acid NS C NS NS NS A A A A Sodium Chloride A A A A A A A A A
Naphtha A A A C NS A A A A Sodium Hydroxide C A C C NS A A A A
Natural Gas A A A NS A A A A A Sodium Hypochlorite NS NS NS C C A A C A
Nickel Sulfate A A A A A A A A A Sodium Nitrate A A A C C A A A A
Nitric Acid, <30% NS NS NS NS NS A A NS A Sodium Silicate A A A A A A A A A
Nitrogen A A A A A A A A A Sodium Sulfate A A A A A A A A A
Nitrogen Dioxide NS NS NS NS NS A A NS A Sour Crude Oil A A A NS C A A A A
Nitrogen Tetroxide NS NS NS NS NS A A NS A Steam (to 450°F) A A A A A A A A A
Octane A A A NS C A A A A Steam (over 450°F) A A A C C NS NS NS A
Oil, Crude A A A NS C A A A A Stearic Acid A A A C A A A A A
Oil, Mineral A A A NS C A A A A Stoddard Solvent A A A NS C A A A A
Oleum (H2SO4) NS NS NS NS NS A NS NS A Styrene C C C NS NS A A A A
Oxalic Acid A A C NS C A A A A Sulfite Liquors C A C C C A A A A
Oxygen, gas, liquid NS NS NS NS NS A A A A Sulfur (molten) C C C NS C A A A A
Pentane A A A NS C A A A A Sulfur Dioxide NS C NS NS NS A A A A
Perchloroethylene C A C NS NS A A A A Sulfuric Acid, 20% NS NS NS NS NS A A A A
Petroleum A A A NS C A A A A Sulfuric Acid, Conc. NS NS NS NS NS A C A A
Phenol NS NS NS NS NS A A A A Sulfuric Acid, Conc>200°F NS NS NS NS NS A NS NS A
Phosphoric Acid, 45% C C C NS C A A A A Sulfuric Acid, Fuming NS NS NS NS NS A NS NS A
Potassium Chloride A A A A A A A A A SUVA See Refrigerants
Potassium Hydroxide C A A C C A A A A Tar A A A C C A A A A
Potassium Nitrate C C C C C A A C A Tetrachloroethane C C C NS NS A A A A
Propane A A A NS C A A A A Tetrahydrofuran (THF) NS NS NS NS NS A A A A
Propylene NS NS NS NS NS A A A A Toluene NS NS NS NS C A A A A
Pydrauls, Skydrols C C C NS NS A A A A Transformer Oil A A A NS C A A A A
Pyridine NS NS NS NS NS A A A A Transmission Fluid A A A NS C A A A A
Red Sulfite Liquor NS C NS NS NS A A A A Trichloroethylene C C C NS NS A A A A
Red Sulfite Liquor > 200°F NS NS NS NS NS A A A A Triethanolamine C C C C A A A A A
Red Sulfite Liquor > 380°F NS NS NS NS NS C C C A Turpentine A A A NS C A A A A
Refrigerant R-11 ** A A A NS NS A A A A Urea A A A A A A A A A
Refrigerant R-12 ** A A A C A A A A A Varsol A A A NS NS A A A A
Refrigerant R-22 ** C C C C A A A A A Vegetable Oil A A A NS C A A A A
Refrigerant R-113 ** A A A C A A A A A Vinegar A A A C A A A A A
Refrigerant HCFC 123 ** NS C C NS C A A A A Vinyl Acetate C C C NS C A A A A
Refrigerant HCFC 124 *** NS C C NS A A A A A Vinyl Chloride NS NS NS NS NS A A A A
Refrigerant HFC 125 *** C C C NS A A A A A Water A A A A A A A A A
Refrigerant HFC 134a *** A A A C A A A A A White Sulfate Liquor A A A A A A A A A
Refrigerant HCFC 141b A A A NS A A A A A White Spirit A A A C C A A A A
Refrigerant HFC 236fa A A A NS A A A A A Xylene NS NS NS NS NS A A A A
Refrigerant Blend H 62*** A A A NS A A A A A Zinc Chloride A A A A A A A A A
Refrigerant Blend HP C C C NS A A A A A Zinc Nitrate C C C C C A A C A
80
Refrigerant Blend HP C C C NS A A A A A Zinc Sulfate A A A A A A A A A
81
** With Mineral Oil, *** With Polyol Ester Oil

This information is a general guide for the selection of a suitable gasket material. The substances listed above are
evaluated for their effect on the gasket materials at ambient temperature (-40°F to 100°F, or -40ºC to 38ºC) unless
stated otherwise. For unusual conditions of fluid concentrates, internal pressures or temperature consult your
representative. This evaluation is based on laboratory or field tests, or experience; however, no guarantee can be
given as to the actual performance experienced by the end user.
There are several fluids used in food which can be sealed by SBR, however due to flavor pickup, we have used “C”
caution on these products.

This Chemical Resistance Chart supersedes and obsoletes all previously issued charts.

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Useful Conversion Factors
Abbreviations
SI - International Metric Standard in - inch
cm - centimeter ft - foot
mm - millimeter yd - yard
m - meter oz - ounce
km - kilometer lb - pound
N - Newton L - liter
MPa - MegaPascal Pa - Pascal
kgf - kilogram force g - gram
Multiples and sub-multiples of SI units

Factor by which the unit

Prefix Symbol
is multiplied
1,000,000 106 mega M
1,000 103 kilo k
100 102 hecto h
10 101 deca da
0.1 10-1 deci d
0.01 10-2 centi c
0.001 10-3 milli m
0.000,001 10-6 micro µ
Conversion Factors
To convert A to B To convert B to A
A B
multiply A by multiply B by
Length
cm in 0.3937 2.54
mm in 0.0394 25.4
m ft 3.2808 0.3048
in mils 1000 0.001
Force
N lbf 0.22482 4.4482
N kgf 0.102 9.807
Weight
kg lb 2.2046 0.453593
g oz 0.0352 28.3495
Stress or Pressure
ksi psi 1000 0.001
MPa psi 145.034 0.006895
MPa ksi 0.145 6.895
N/mm2 MPa 1 1
bar psig 14.504 0.06895
bar MPa 0.1 10
in. mercury psig 0.4912 2.035
Torque
g-cm in-lb 1150 0.00069
N-m ft-lb 0.738 1.36
Density
g/cm3 lbs/ft3 62.4278 0.016
Area
in2 cm2 6.4516 0.155
ft2 m2 0.0929 10.764
Temperature
°C °F 1.8 before adding 32 0.5556 after subtracting 32

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