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PROPANE Chemical compatibility with O-rings, rubbers, & plastics

Propane is a hydrocarbon gas with the chemical formula C3H8. It is a colorless, odorless gas that is commonly used as a fuel for heating, cooking, and industrial applications. Propane is stored and transported as a liquid under pressure in tanks and cylinders. It is a byproduct of natural gas processing and petroleum refining. Propane is widely used as a fuel for residential heating and cooking, as well as for outdoor grilling and camping stoves. In the industrial sector, it is used as a fuel for forklifts, generators, and other equipment. Propane is also used as a refrigerant, a propellant in aerosol products, and a feedstock in the petrochemical industry for the production of various chemicals and plastics. Its clean-burning properties make it an environmentally friendly alternative to other fossil fuels.

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Canyon Components strives to meet all customer service requests. If you need something that isn't listed below, feel free to contact a Canyon Components product and application consultant and let our knowledgeable staff help you design the perfect part for your needs.

Paint covered o-ring
MaterialPerformanceGet a quote
FFKM (CanRez™, Kalrez®, Chemraz®)Excellent: <15% SwellingGet a quote
FKM ETP (Viton® Extreme)Excellent: <15% SwellingGet a quote
FKM (Viton®)Excellent: <15% SwellingGet a quote
NBR (Buna-N, Nitrile)Excellent: <15% SwellingGet a quote
HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile)Excellent: <15% SwellingGet a quote
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)Not Recommended: Over 40% SwellingGet a quote
Aflas® (TFE/P, FEPM)Excellent: <15% SwellingGet a quote
Silicone (VMQ, PVMQ)Not Recommended: Over 40% SwellingGet a quote
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)Acceptable: <15-25% SwellingGet a quote
Polyurethane (PU, AU)Poor: 25-40% SwellingGet a quote
Teflon® (PTFE)Excellent: <15% SwellingGet a quote
Neoprene (Chloroprene)Acceptable: <15-25% SwellingGet a quote
SBR (Styrene-Butadiene)Not Recommended: Over 40% SwellingGet a quote
ACM (Acrylic Rubber)Excellent: <15% SwellingGet a quote
Butyl (IIR, Isobutylene Isoprene)Not Recommended: Over 40% SwellingGet a quote
Butadiene Rubber (BR)Not Recommended: Over 40% SwellingGet a quote
Isoprene Rubber (Polyisoprene)Not Recommended: Over 40% SwellingGet a quote
Natural Rubber (NR)Not Recommended: Over 40% SwellingGet a quote
Hypalon (CSPE)Acceptable: <15-25% SwellingGet a quote
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