The following data is based on tests and believed to be reliable; however, we emphasize that the tabulation should be used as a guide only, since it does not take into consideration all variables such as elevated temperatures, fluid contamination, concentration, etc. that may be encountered in actual use. All critical applications should be tested. Contact ALFAGOMMA for recommendation and assistance.
(all data based on 20°C (68°F) unless noted):
Alfagomma® hoses are produced using silicone free release agents.
| FOOD | NATURAL RUBBER | CHLOROBUTYL | EPDM | NBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEER | F | G | E | E |
| BEET SUGAR, GRANULAR | E | X | G | E |
| BUTTERMILK | X | F | G | E |
| CANE SUGAR, GRANULAR | E | X | G | G |
| CASHEW NUT OIL | X | F | G | |
| CASTOR OIL | X | F | G | E |
| CITRIC ACID | E | E | E | E |
| COCOA BUTTER | X | F | G | G |
| COCONUT OIL | X | F | G | E |
| CORN OIL | X | F | G | E |
| COTTONSEED OIL | X | F | G | E |
| ETHANOL (GRAIN ALCOHOL) | F | G | E | E |
| FISH MEAL | ||||
| FLOUR | E | X | G | |
| GRAPE JUICE | F | G | E | G |
| LACTIC ACID | F | F | G | E |
| LARD OIL | X | F | G | E |
| LINSEED OIL | X | F | G | E |
| LIQUOR (SPIRITS) | F | G | E | G |
| MILK | E | E | E | E |
| MINERAL OIL | X | X | X | E |
| MOLASSES | E | E | E | E |
| OLEIC ACID | X | F | G | F |
| OLIVE OIL | X | F | G | E |
| PALMITIC ACID | X | F | G | E |
| PARAFFINS | X | X | X | E |
| PEANUT OIL | X | F | G | E |
| POTATO FLOUR | E | X | G | |
| SALT, GRANULAR | E | X | G | E |
| SOYBEAN OIL | X | F | G | E |
| SUCROSE, GRANULATED | E | X | G | G |
| SUGAR, GRANULATED | E | X | G | F |
| SUGAR SYRUP | E | E | E | F |
| TALLOW | X | X | E | |
| TOMATO JUICE, PASTE & PUREE SAUCE | E | E | E | G |
| VEGETABLE OILS | X | F | G | E |
| VINEGAR | F | F | G | F |
| WATER, POTABLE | E | E | E | E |
| WHISKEY | F | G | E | E |
| WINES | F | G | E | E |