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TrusTec® Reference Fuel B
TrusTec® Reference Fuel B is a test fluid that meets ASTM D 471 specifications for rubber compatibility testing.
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- Manufacturer: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
- Product Line: Chevron Phillips Chemical TrusTec® Reference Fuels
- Product: TrusTec® Rubber Swelling Test Fluids
- Industries: Coatings | Elastomers | Energy
- Authorized Countries: Austria | Canada | France | Germany | Italy | Mexico | Spain | Switzerland | United Kingdom | United States
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Overview
TrusTec® Reference Fuel B is a test fuel commonly used in the evaluation of vulcanized rubber's response to fuel exposure as outlined in the requirements of ASTM D 471. It allows manufacturers and laboratories to measure how well rubber products can withstand exposure to fuel. TrusTec® Reference Fuel B is a blend of 70% PRF Isooctane and 30% PRF Toluene by volume, which mimics the standard composition and properties of gasoline.
Specifications
Isooctane: 69–71
Saybolt color: 25
Specific gravity: 0.7475–0.7485
Toluene: 29–31
Volume change, %: 2.0 max
Features & Benefits
- Meets ASTM D 471 specifications
- High purity and reliable consistency
- Comprised of 70% isooctane and 30% toluene
Problems Solved
Manufacturers producing vulcanized rubber products for applications that come in contact with fuel, such as automotive, aerospace, and refining equipment, require trusted test fuels to assess material compatibility. Rubber products incompatible with fuel can be susceptible to shrinking, swelling, or degradation, all of which affect equipment performance.
Applications
Rubber compatibility testing
Related Chemistries
Coatings
Related End Markets
Related Functions
Energy
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