Chemical
resistance
table
The chemical resistance table serves
as a guide for the resistance to media
of all asbestos-free gaskets. All
information is provided in accordance
with the current state of knowledge
and subject to alteration.
If in doubt, please
use our free
technical fax
service. Details
are given inside.
Acetaldehyde
CH3 CONH2
Acetic acid 10%
CH3 COOH
Acetic acid ester
Acetone
Acetylene
Adipic acid
C-4509
C-4409
C-4408
C-8200
C-6307
C-4500
C-4430/4433
C-4400
C-4300
CH3 CHO
Acetamide
Acetic acid 100% (glacial acetic acid)
Gasket material
C-4106
Chemical formula
Top-sil-ML 1
Medium
Top-graph 2000
Chemical resistance table
CH3 COOH
CH3 COOC2 H5
CH3 COCH3
C 2H 2
HOOC(CH2)4 COOH
Air
Aliphatic hydrocarbons (see under specific name)
Alcohol (see under specific name)
Alum
Aluminum acetate
KAl(SO4)2
(CH3COO)2 Al OH
Aluminum chlorate
Al(ClO3)3
Aluminum chloride
AlCl3
Ammonia
Ammonium carbonate
Ammonium chloride
NH3
(NH4)2CO3
NH4 Cl
Ammonium hydrogenphosphate (diammonium phosphate) (NH4)2HPO4
Ammonium hydroxide
Amyl acetate
Aniline
Anon (Cyclohexanone)
NH4OH
CH3 COOC5 H11
C6H5 NH2
C6 H10O
Arcton 12 (Frigen or Freon 12)
C Cl2 F2
Arcton 22 (Frigen or Freon 22)
CH F2 Cl
Aromatic hydrocarbons (see under specific name)
Asphalt (tar)
Barium chloride
Benzene
Benzoic acid
BaCl2
C6 H6
C6 H5 COOH
Blast furnace gas
Bleaching liquor (chloride of lime)
Boiler feed water and boiler water (alkaline)
Borax
Boric acid
Brine
* Resistant
means:
Suitable
for the
appropriate
use as a
compressed
gasket
between
flange
surfaces.
Butane
Butanol (butyl alcohol)
Butanone (2) (M.E.K.)
Na2 B4 O7 .10H2O
B (OH)3
NaCl
C4H10
C4H9 OH
CH3COC2H5
Butyl acetates
CH3COOC4H9
Butyl alcohol
C4H9 OH
Butylamine
C4H9 NH2
Butyric acid
C3H7COOH
Subject to technical alternations. 05.2004
Resistant*
Condit. recommended
Not recommended
Calcium chloride
C-4509
C-4409
C-4408
C-8200
C-6307
C-4500
C-4430/4433
C-4400
C-4300
Gasket material
CaCl2
Calcium hydroxide
Ca(OH)2
Calcium hypochlorite
Ca(OCl)2
Calcium sulfate
Carbolic acid 100% (phenol)
pT diagram, which demonstrates
different material behaviour to further
facilitate your choice.
3. Resistance to media:
Here you find statements on the
resistance of every Klinger gasket
material.
C-4106
Chemical formula
Top-sil-ML 1
Medium
1. Application survey
A comparison of the sealing material
characteristics with the criteria for
typical fields of application gives
you a first general survey.
2. Documentation of the product:
A technical data sheet is available
for every material including the
Top-graph 2000
For your choice of the right
gasket we offer you a proven communication concept which leads you
step by step to the right decision.
CaSO4
C6 H5OH
Carbon dioxide
CO2
Carbon disulfide
CS2
Carbon tetrachloride
CCl4
Castor oil
Chlorine (dry)
Cl2
Chlorine (wet)
Cl2
Chlorine water (circa 0,5%)
Chloroform
CHCl3
Chromic acid
Citric acid
H2 CrO4
(CH2COOH)2 C(OH)COOH
Clophen T 64
Coagulating baths (up to 10%)
H2SO4
Condensation water
H 2O
Copper acetate
(CH3COO)2 Cu
Copper sulfate
CuSO4
Cresol
Cyclohexanol
C6H4(OH)CH3
C6H11OH
Cyclohexanone (see anon)
Decaline
Dibenzyl ether
Dibutyl phthalate
C10 H18
(C6 H5CH2) 2O
C6 H4(COOC4H9) 2
Diesel oil
Diethyl ether
Dimethyl formamide
C2 H5OC2 H5
HCON(CH3)2
Diphyl (Dowtherm A)
Dye baths (alkaline, neutral, acidic)
Ethane
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
Ethyl acetate (acetic ethylester)
* Resistant
means:
Suitable
for the
appropriate
use as a
compressed
gasket
between
flange
surfaces.
C2 H6
C2 H5OH
CH3COOC2 H5
Ethyl alcohol
C2 H5OH
Ethyl chloride
C2 H5Cl
Ethylene
C2 H4
Ethylene chloride
(CH2 Cl)2
Ethylenediamine
(CH2 NH2)2
Ethylene glycol
(CH2OH)2
Fatty acids from C6 upwards (see palmitic,stearic and oelic acids)
Fluorosilicic acid
H2SiF6
Formaldehyde
HCHO
Subject to technical alternations. 05.2004
Resistant*
Condit. recommended
Not recommended
Formamide
HCONH2
Formic acid 10%
HCOOH
Formic acid 85%
HCOOH
Freon 12, Frigen 12, Arcton 12
CCl2 F2
Freon 22, Frigen 22, Arcton 22
CHF2 Cl
7. On-the-spot advice
With very difficult tasks we will
advise you on the spot. We offer
adapted designs you on the basis of
our standard qualities and special
designs for your needs.
C-4509
C-4409
C-4408
C-8200
C-6307
C-4500
C-4430/4433
C-4400
C-4300
Gasket material
C-4106
Chemical formula
Top-sil-ML 1
Medium
KLINGERexpert ® for the experienced
specialist. It helps to answer all
questions on construction, design and
maintenance. Software and on-linehelp on CD-ROM.
6. The best way: to test
We will deliver original material for a
test under your service conditions.
Top-graph 2000
4. Technical fax service:
Provide us with the data for your
sealing situation and you will receive
a reliable response from Klinger, often
within 24 hours.
5. Sealing calculation with the
help of your PC:
The efficient computer program
Fuel oil
Generator gas
Glacial acetic acid
Glycerol
CH3COOH
(CH2OH)2 CHOH
Heating oil
Heptane
C7 H16
Hydraulic oil (mineral)
Hydraulic oil (phosphate ester type)
Hydraulic oil (glycol based)
Hydrazine hydrate
(NH2)2H2O
Hydrochloric acid 20%
HCl
Hydrochloric acid 37%
HCl
Hydrofluoric acid 10%
HF
Hydrofluoric acid 40%
HF
Hydrogen
H2
Hydrogen chloride (dry)
HCl
Hydrogen peroxide (up to 6% by weight)
H 2O 2
Isooctane (2, 2, 4 –trimethylpentan)
Isopropyl alcohol
(CH3)3CCH2 CH(CH3)2
(CH3)2CHOH
Kerosene
Lactic acid 50%
Lead acetate (sugar of lead)
Lead arsenate
Lime water
CH3CHOH COOH
(CH3 COO)2PB
Pb3(AsO4)2
Ca(OH)2
Linseed oil
Lubricating oil (see mineral oils)
Magnesium sulfate
Malic acid
M.E.K. (2-butanone)
* Resistant
means:
Suitable
for the
appropriate
use as a
compressed
gasket
between
flange
surfaces.
Methane
Methyl alcohol (methanol)
MgSO4
HOOC-CHOH-CH2-COOH
CH3COC2H5
CH4
CH3OH
Methyl chloride
CH3Cl
Methylene chloride
CH2Cl2
Mineral oil - ASTM Oil No. 1
Mineral oil - ASTM Oil No. 3
Monochlormethane
Subject to technical alternations. 05.2004
CH3Cl
Resistant*
Condit. recommended
Not recommended
The nomenclature of the media
corresponds to the IUPAC (German
nomenclature commission):
e.g. chemical compounds which are
written with Ae are changed to E and
can be found under this letter in the
alphabet.
C-4509
C-4409
C-4408
C-8200
C-6307
C-4500
C-4430/4433
C-4400
C-4300
Gasket material
C-4106
Chemical formula
Top-sil-ML 1
Medium
which the manufacturer has no
influence. Should there be special
approval regulations, these have to be
complied with.
Top-graph 2000
The recommendations given
here are intended to be an aid in the
selection of the suitable gasket
quality. It is not possible to provide
a warranty because the function and
durability of the products depend
largely a number of factors over
Naphtha
Natural gas
Nitric acid 20%
HNO3
Nitric acid 40%
HNO3
Nitric acid 96%
HNO3
Nitrobenzene
Nitrogen
Octane
Oleic acid
Oleum (fuming sulfuric acid))
Oxalic acid
Oxygen (check local regulations for use)
Palmitic acid
C6H5NO2
N2
C8H18
C17H33COOH
H2SO4 with free SO3
(COOH)2
O2
C15H31COOH
Paraffin (kerosene)
Pentane
C5H12
Perchlorethylene
C2Cl4
Petrol (fuel)
Petroleum
Petroleum ether
Phenol
Phosphoric acid (all concentrations)
Phthalic acid
Potassium acetate
H3PO4
C6H4(COOH)2
CH3COOK
Potassium carbonate
K2CO3
Potassium chlorate
KClO3
Potassium chloride
Potassium chromium sulfate
Potassium cyanide
Potassium dichromate
KCl
KCr(SO4)2 . 12H2O
KCN
K2Cr2O7
Potassium hydroxide
KOH
Potassium hypochlorite (eau de Javelle)
KOCl
Potassium iodide
Potassium nitrate (salpetre)
Potassium permanganate
* Resistant
means:
Suitable
for the
appropriate
use as a
compressed
gasket
between
flange
surfaces.
C6H5OH
KJ
KNO3
KMnO4
Propane
C3H8
Pyridine
C5H5N
Rapeseed oil
R134a
Salicylic acid
Salt (rock salt)
CH2FCF3
C6 H4(OH)COOH
NaCl
Sea water
Silicone oil
Skydrol 500
Subject to technical alternations. 05.2004
Resistant*
Condit. recommended
Not recommended
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C-4509
C-4409
C-4408
C-8200
C-6307
C-4500
C-4430/4433
C-4400
C-4300
Gasket material
C-4106
Chemical formula
Top-sil-ML 1
Medium
Top-graph 2000
Certified according to
DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
Soap
Soda (sodium carbonate)
Na2CO3
Sodium aluminate
Na3AlO3
Sodium hydrogencarbonate
NaHCO3
Sodium hydrogensulfite
NaHSO3
Sodium chloride (Salt)
NaCl
Sodium cyanide
NaCN
Sodium hydroxide
NaOH
Sodium silicate (water-glass)
Na2 SiO3K2 SiO3
Sodium sulfate
Na2 SO4
Sodium sulfide
Na2S
Spirit
Starch
Steam (temperature limit see pT-diagram)
Stearic acid
(C6 H10 O5)n
H 2O
C17 H35COOH
Sugar
Sulfur dioxide
SO2
Sulfuric acid 20 %
H2 SO4
Sulfuric acid 50 %
H2 SO4
Sulfuric acid 96 %
H2 SO4
Sulfurous acid
H2 SO3
Tannic acid
C76 H52O46
Tar (asphalt)
Tartaric acid
Tetrachlorethane
Tetralin (1, 2, 3, 4 -tetrahydronaphtalene)
Toluene
(CHOHCOOH)2
C2 H2Cl4
C10 H12
C6 H5CH3
Town gas
Transformer oil
* Resistant
means:
Suitable
for the
appropriate
use as a
compressed
gasket
between
flange
surfaces.
Trichlorethylene
C2 HCl3
Triethanolamine
N(CH2 CH2 OH)3
Turpentine
Urea
Vinyl acetate
Water
Water-glass
(NH2 )2CO
CH3 COOC2 H3
H2O
Na2 SiO3 K2SiO3
White Spirit
Xylene
Subject to technical alternations. 05.2004
C6 H4 (CH3)2
Resistant*
Condit. recommended
Not recommended