Silicone Chemical Resistance
Reference data and engineering information about silicone chemical resistance for chemistry applications.
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Overview
Engineering reference data for Silicone Chemical Resistance in chemistry.
Key Formulas
Ideal Gas Law
Pressure × Volume = moles × gas constant × temperature.
Molarity
Moles of solute per liter of solution.
pH
Measure of acidity.
Variables
| Symbol | Description | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure | Pa | |
| Volume | m³ | |
| Moles | mol | |
| Gas constant | 8.314 J/(mol·K) |
Chemical Resistance Data
73 rows
Substance | Classification |
|---|---|
| Acetamide, 150 °C | resistant |
| Acetic acid, 20 °C | resistant |
| Acetone, 20 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Ammonium hydroxide (conc.), 20 °C | resistant |
| Aniline, 100 °C | resistant |
| Petrol, 20 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Ball bearing fat, 150 °C | resistant |
| Brake fluid AT, 100 °C | resistant |
| Butanol, 117 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Butylacetate, 20 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Calcium hydroxide (saturated), 20 °C | resistant |
| Carbon tetrachloride, 20 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Chlorbenzene, 20 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Carbolineum, 20 °C | resistant |
| Clophene, 150 °C | resistant |
| Chloroform, 20 °C | not resistant |
| Compressor oil, light, 150 °C | resistant |
| Diphenyl, 150 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Diesel oil, 20 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Dinamo oil, 150 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Hydrofluoric acid 5%, 20 °C | not resistant |
| Gear oil DTE BB, 150 °C | resistant |
| Gear oil DTE HH, 150 °C | resistant |
| Gear oil DTE extra heavy, 150 °C | resistant |
| Gear oil Type SEA 90, 150 °C | resistant |
| Glycerin, 100 °C | resistant |
| Hexa ethoxydisiloxane, 20 °C | conditionally resistant |
| High pressure compressor oil, 150 °C | resistant |
| Isopropyl alcohol | conditionally resistant |
| Mineral oil, 20 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Potassium 20% | resistant |
| Potassium hydroxide 50%, 20 °C | resistant |
| Potassium permanganate solution, 20 °C | resistant |
| Prestone, 20 °C | resistant |
| Salt, cooking solution 10%, 20 °C | resistant |
| Linseed oil, 100 °C | resistant |
| Methanol | conditionally resistant |
| Methylene chloride, 20 °C | not resistant |
| Mineral oil ASTM No. 1, 150 °C | resistant |
| Mineral oil ASTM No. 3, 150 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Mineral oil SEA 10, 150 °C | resistant |
| Mineral oil SEA 20, 150 °C | resistant |
| Mineral oil SEA 30, 150 °C | resistant |
| Mono styrene, 20 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Motor oil viscose static, 150 °C | resistant |
| Sodium 20% | resistant |
| Soda 50%, 20 °C | resistant |
| Nitrobenzene, 20 °C | resistant |
| Oleic acid, 150 °C | not resistant |
| Olive oil, 150 °C | resistant |
| Perchlor, 20 °C | not resistant |
| Petroleum ether, 20 °C | not resistant |
| Petroleum, 20 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Phenol 60% | resistant |
| Phosphoric acid 30%, 20 °C | resistant |
| Pyridine, 20 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Regulator oil, 150 °C | not resistant |
| Castor oil, 150 °C | resistant |
| Hydrochloric acid 10%, 20 °C | resistant |
| Nitric acid conc., 20 °C | not resistant |
| Nitric acid 10%, 20 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Sulfuric acid, conc., 20 °C | not resistant |
| Sulfuric acid, 10%, 20 °C | resistant |
| Shock absorber oil, 20 °C | resistant |
| Turpentine oil, 20 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Toluene, 20 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Transformer oil, 150 °C | conditionally resistant |
| Tri, 20 °C | not resistant |
| Tri glycol, 20 °C | resistant |
| Vaseline, 150 °C | resistant |
| Water, 100 °C | resistant |
| Hydrogen peroxide 30%, 20 °C | resistant |
| Hydrogen superoxide 30%, 20 °C | resistant |
Source: engineeringtoolbox.com
Important Considerations
In general, be careful with silicone tubes and gaskets when in contact with oil products. Depending on the specific composition and additives within the oil product, silicone may - or may not - be resistant. Always verify compatibility for your specific application.