Spring Energized Seals for hydraulic fluid sealing. Designed for extreme and demanding applications.
A chart listing the most popular compounds and their fluid compatibility / technical information.
Seal & Design Canada: Toronto, Ontario 
Headquarters: Clarence, NY Butyl Rubber | Isobutylene-isoprene (IIR) O-Rings
Butyl rubber is a synthetic rubber, a copolymer of isobutylene with isoprene. Butyl rubber is a good choice for shock absorption and has exceptionally low gas and moisture permeability and outstanding resistance to heat, aging, weather, ozone, chemical attack, flexing, abrasion, and tearing. It is resistant to phosphate ester based hydraulic fluids, and has excellent electrical insulation performance. Butyl is not recommended for use when in contact with petroleum oils and fluids.
Both o-rings and gaskets can be made from Buna materials.
Names: Butyl, IIR, Isobutylene Isoprene Rubber
Compound Info | |
| ASTM D1418 Designation | IIR |
| ASTM D2000/SAE J200 Type, Class | AA, BA, CA |
| Hardness (Shore A) | 40-90 |
| Color | black |
Thermal Properties | |
| Min Temp. | -70°F (-56°C) |
| Max Temp. | 250°F (121°C) |
Chemical Resistance
Esters, Alkyl Phosphate, Aryl Phosphate, Alcohols, Inorganic acids, aldehydes, Alkalies (both dilute & concentrated), Amines
NOT Compatible
LP gases & fuel oils, petroleum (both aromatic & non-aromatic)
Hydrocarbon fuels, Halogenated solvents
Mineral oil, silicone oil, and poor oil resistance
Disclaimer: These are general guidelines only. All materials should be tested in your application.
Headquarters: Clarence, NY
Seal & Design Canada: Toronto, Ontario
