EPDM exhibits satisfactory compatibility with fireproof hydraulic fluids, ketones, hot and cold water, and alkalis, and unsatisfactory compatibility with most oils, gasoline, kerosene, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, halogenated solvents, and concentrated acids. The main properties of EPDM are its outstanding heat, ozone and weather resistance. The resistance to polar substances and steam are also good. It has excellent electrical properties. In addition it has the ability to retain light color.

These gaskets are manufactured to the highest standards in a variety of sizes, materials and styles to suit all your needs. They are certified to US Pharmacopoeia Class VI-XXII, Cytotoxicity Criteria, Title 21CFR177.1550 & .2600 and USDA & 3A Sanitary Standards. The shelf life of rubber gaskets/O-rings is the period from curing to the date it is put into use in an application. Shelf life is retained as long as it is stored in a 65° to 85° clean, dry warehouse in the original package away from sunlight and electric motors.

Shelf Life:
• Buna-N - 10 Years
• EPDM - 10 Years
• Silicone - 5 Years
• FKM (Viton®) - 10 Years
• PTFE (Teflon®) - 20 Years