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Silicone Oil Resistance of Nylon (PA)

Is Nylon (PA) compatible with Silicone Oil?

Compatibility Rating

At 20°C
A
Excellent
Excellent resistance - recommended for continuous use
At 50°C
NR
No Data
No data available

Comparison Table — All Materials for Silicone Oil

Material20°C50°C
HDPEAA
LDPEAA
PPAA
PTFEAA
PVDFAA
FEPAA
ECTFE/ETFENRNR
EPDMANR
Viton (FPM)AA
NBRAA
SiliconeNRNR
SS 316AA
SS 304AA
AluminiumAA
PVC RigidAD
PVC FlexibleNRNR
PMPANR
PolystyreneCC
SANAA
PolycarbonateANR
PETGANR
Acetal (POM)AA
Nylon (PA)ANR
PolysulfoneANR

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

🌡️ Temperature Note

Good resistance at both 20°C and 50°C. Maximum service temperature for this material is 100°C — above this, degradation risk increases significantly.

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FAQ

Is Nylon (PA) resistant to Silicone Oil?

Nylon (PA) has Excellent (A) resistance to Silicone Oil at 20°C.

Can I store Silicone Oil in Nylon (PA)?

Yes, Nylon (PA) is rated A for Silicone Oil.

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