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Motor Oil Resistance of Silicone

Is Silicone compatible with Motor Oil? See the chemical resistance rating below.

Compatibility Rating

At 20°C (68°F)
NR
No Data
No data available
At 50°C (122°F)
NR
No Data
No data available

Why is Silicone rated this way to Motor Oil?

No test data is available for Silicone with Motor Oil. Always test before use.

⚠️ When NOT to use Silicone

Avoid using Silicone Rubber with concentrated acids, alkalis, steam above 150°C, and hydrocarbon solvents.

Comparison Table — All Materials for Motor Oil

Material20°C50°C
HDPEANR
LDPEAC
PPAC
PTFEAA
PVDFBB
FEPAA
ECTFE/ETFENRNR
EPDMDD
Viton (FPM)AA
NBRCC
SiliconeNRNR
SS 316AA
SS 304AA
AluminiumAA
PVC RigidNRNR
PVC FlexibleNRNR
PMPNRNR
PolystyreneNRNR
SANNRNR
PolycarbonateAA
PETGAA
Acetal (POM)AA
Nylon (PA)ANR
PolysulfoneNRNR

A=Excellent · B=Good · C=Fair · D=Poor · NR=No Data

FAQ

Is Silicone resistant to Motor Oil?

Silicone has No Data (NR) resistance to Motor Oil at 20°C. No data available.

Can I store Motor Oil in Silicone containers?

Use caution - Silicone is rated NR (No Data) for Motor Oil.

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