FKM 2 - Fluoroelastomer terpolymer

Clwyd referenceFKM 2
ASTM classificationFKM 2

Terpolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE), hexafluoropropylene (HFP) and vinylidene fluoride (VF2/VDF). Terpolymers have a higher fluorine content compared to copolymers (typically between 68 and 69 weight percent fluorine), which results in better chemical resistance. Compression set and low temperature flexibility may be affected negatively.

Typical applications
Advantages
Disadvantages
Available hardness range (Shore A)50 - 95
Upper continuous service temp.240°C
Min. temp. for sealing applications-10°C
Minimum non-brittle  temp. -35°C
Tensile strength (up to)20 MPa
Elongation at break (up to)250%
Price BracketMedium
ASTM 1 OilExcellent
ASTM 2 OilExcellent
ASTM 3 OilExcellent
KeroseneExcellent
Liquid BExcellent
Liquid 101Excellent
Phosphate esterNone
KetoneNone
TolueneExcellent
Iso-octaneExcellent
MethanolGood
Acid (weak)Good
Acid (strong)Average
Base (weak)None
Base (strong)None
Hydrogen sulphideNone
SteamNone
OzoneExcellent
RadiationExcellent