Elastomers/TPEs

Fuel and Oil Resistant Fluorosilicone Rubber Fluorosilicone Rubber (FVMQ)

FVMQ combines the broad temperature range and low-temperature flexibility of silicone with the fuel and oil resistance of fluorocarbons. It is ideal for aerospace and automotive applications involving fuels and lubricants.

FVMQFluorosilicone
Manufacturers
3
Grades
3
Applications
5
Equivalents
0

Physical Properties

Density
1.15 - 1.40 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.2 - 0.5 %
Transparency
Opaque
Shrinkage
1.0 - 3.0 %

Mechanical Properties

Young's Modulus
0.001 - 0.01 GPa
Tensile Strength
5 - 10 MPa
Elongation at Break
100 - 400 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
N/A

Thermal Properties

Glass Transition Temperature
-70 to -40 °C
Melting Point
N/A
Continuous Service Temperature
-60 to 200 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
N/A

Electrical Properties

Dielectric Constant
3.0 - 3.5
Volume Resistivity
10^12 - 10^14 Ohm-cm
Dielectric Strength
15 - 25 kV/mm

Chemical Resistance

Acids
Good
Bases
Good
Solvents
Good resistance to fuels, oils, and many solvents; Poor resistance to ketones and esters
UV Resistance
Excellent

Sustainability

Recyclability
Very Limited
Recycling Code
N/A
Carbon Footprint
High

Manufacturing compatibility

PolymerizationMoldingExtrusion

Applications

Aerospace seals
Fuel system components
Automotive gaskets
O-rings
Diaphragms

Available grades

FVMQ 50FVMQ 60FVMQ 70

Manufacturers

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