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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)*
 Polychloroprene (Neoprene)
 Nitrile Rubber (Buna-N, NBR)* Polyurethane Natural Rubber
 Flurosilicone Rubber Ethylene-Propylene Styrene-Butadiene Rubber
(SBR, Buna-S)
 
 Terpolymer (EPDM)
 Butyl Rubber
  EpichlorohydrinChlorosulfonated Polyethylene
  Polyacrylate Rubber
 Nitrile Rubber (Buna-N, NBR)
  Silicone Rubber
 
 *High Nitrile Content (> 36% acrylonitrile)
 *Medium nitrile content (30-36% acrylonitrile)
 *Low nitrile content (<30% acrylonitrile)

Acceptable
 Marginally Acceptable
 Not Acceptable
B. Paints
       
Epoxy
 Alkyds (Baked finish preferred)
 Acrylic
Baked Phenolic
PhenolicLatex (household type)
Two-Component UrethaneSingle Component Urethane
Vinyl (PVC)
 Moisture-cured Urethane
Industrial Latex
Varnish
  Lacquer

 Acceptable Marginally Acceptable
 Not Acceptable
 C. Plastics
  
 Nylon (including filled)
 Polyurethane Polystrene
Fluorocarbon (Teflon)
 Polyethylene Polyvinyl
 Polyacetal (Delrin, Celcon)
 Polypropylene ABS (acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene)
  Polycarbonate (Lexan)
 
  Acrylic (Lucite, Plexisglas)
 
  Polysulfone 
  Phenylene Oxide (Noryl)
 

 AcceptableMarginally Acceptable
 Not Acceptable
 D. Metals
  
 Steel and Alloys
 Cadmium Lead (Certain products contain lead corrosion inhibitors and are acceptable.)
 Aluminum and Alloys
 Zinc 
 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.