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Silicone Chemical Resistance Chart

Silicone rubber offers the widest temperature range of any elastomer (-60°C to 230°C) with good chemical resistance to many fluids and excellent biocompatibility.

950+ chemicals tested 20°C & 50°C data

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Excellent (A)

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Good (B)

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Limited (C)

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Not Recommended (D)

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Silicone Properties

Full Name Silicone Rubber (VMQ/FVMQ)

Max Temperature 230°C (446°F)

Min Temperature -60°C (-76°F)

Key Property Widest temp range, biocompatible

Common Applications

Medical

Medical tubing, implants, pharmaceutical closures

Food & Beverage

FDA-grade seals, bakeware, food processing

High Temp Seals

Oven seals, exhaust gaskets, lighting seals

Not Recommended For

Silicone may degrade when exposed to:

Steam above 150°C (long-term)
Concentrated acids and alkalis

Hydrocarbon solvents and fuels
Ketones and esters

Tip: For fuel and oil resistance, use NBR or Viton. For aggressive chemicals, PTFE is preferred.

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