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COMPATIBILITY GUIDE

The following guide is intended for use, only as a guide, regarding compatibility with Ultrachem’s diester and polyolester oils and greases. The information is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but all recommendations, or suggestions are made without guarantee, since the conditions of use are beyond our control.

Acceptable Marginally Acceptable Not Acceptable
A. Seal Materials
Flurocarbon (Viton Telfon)
Nitrile Rubber (Buna-N, NBR)*
Flurosilicone Rubber
Polysulfide (Thiokol)





* High nitrile content (> 36% acrylonitrile)
Nitrile Rubber (Buna-N, NBR)*
Polyurethane
Ethylene-Propylene Terpolymer
(EPDM)
Epichlorohydrin
Polyacrylate Rubber
Silicone Rubber

*Medium nitrile content (30-36% acrylonitrile)
Polychloroprene (Neoprene)
Natural Rubber
Styrene-Butadiene Rubber
(SBR, Buna-S)
Butyl Rubber
Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene
Nitrile Rubber (Buna-N, NBR)*


*Low nitrile content (< 30% acrylonitrile)
B. Paints
Epoxy
Baked Phenolic
Two-Component Urethane
Moisture-cured Urethane
Alkyds (Baked finish preferred)
Phenolic
Single Component Urethane
Industrial Latex
Acrylic
Latex (Household Type)
Vinyl (PVC)
Varnish
Lacquer
C. Plastics
Nylon (including filled)
Fluorocarbon (Teflon)
Polyacetal (Delrin, Celcon)
Polyurethane
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Polycarbonate (Lexan)
Acrylic (Lucite, Plexiglas)
Polysulfone
Phenylene Oxide (Noryl)
Polystyrene
Polyvinyl Chloride
ABS (acrylonitrile/ butadiene/ styrene)
D. Metals
Steel and Alloys
Aluminum and Alloys
Copper and Alloys*
Tin
Nickel
Inconel, Monel

* Chemlube® lubricants are formulated to inhibit copper corrosion; however, minimizing exposure to copper will extend the life of any oil.
Cadmium
Zinc
Lead (Certain products contain lead corrosion inhibitors and are acceptable)
We recommend the use of our Omnilube® oils and greases where plastic, paint, or elastomer compatibility may be a problem.

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