Polysulfide is not recommended for service where it is exposed to mercaptans, chlorinated hydrocarbons, nitro hydrocarbons, esters, amines and heterocyclics . Silicone can be compounded to have tensile in the area of 1500 PSI and tear up to 200 lbs. Silicone is generally attacked by most concentrated solvents, oils, concentrated acids and dilute sodium hydroxide. Back to top of page Common Names. Butene - Compound No.
Butyl is normally satisfactory when exposed to animal and vegetable oils and oxidizing chemicals.
Butyl is not recommended for use with petroleum solvent, coal tar and aromatic hydrocarbons. It is not recommended for food applications or exposure to aromatic hydrocarbons. Back to top of page Common Names. Fluorosilicone - Compound No. Fluorosilicone is not recommended and is generally attacked when exposed to brake fluids, hydrazine and ketones.