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- Manufacturer: Chemours
- Product Line: Viton™ Fluoroelastomer Precompounds
- Product: Viton™ A Type Precompound
- Industries: Coatings | Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
Viton™ A-401C
Viton™ A-401C, formerly VTR-6600, is a precompounded fluoropolymer that provides superior resistance to compression set and improved rheology at high shear rates.
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Physical Form: Slab
Appearance: Off-white
Odor: None
Nominal Viscosity, ML1 + 10 at 121 °C (250 °F): 42
Specific Gravity: 1.82
Storage Stability: Excellent
Solubility: Low molecular weight esters and ketones
Primary Chemistry:
Dipolymer of hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride plus cure chemicals
- Manufacturer: Chemours
- Product Line: Viton™ Fluoroelastomer Precompounds
- Product: Viton™ A Type Precompound
- Industries: Coatings | Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
Viton™ A-401C fluoroelastomer (FKM) is a fully precompounded A-family dipolymer composed of hexafluoropropylene (HFP) and vinylidene fluoride (VF₂).
Viton™ A-401C contains 66% fluorine content and offers excellent processing and rheology characteristics. Viton™ A-401C is designed to meet the fluoroelastomer specifications of Mil-R-83248B, AMS 7276D, and AMS 7259A
Specifications
Physical Form: Slab
Appearance: Off-white
Odor: None
Nominal Viscosity, ML1 + 10 at 121 °C (250 °F): 42
Specific Gravity: 1.82
Storage Stability: Excellent
Solubility: Low molecular weight esters and ketones
Primary Chemistry:
Dipolymer of hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride plus cure chemicals
Features & Benefits
- Fully precompounded with O-ring curative level
- Improved compression molding
- Excellent compression set resistance
- Easier mold release
- Less mold fouling
- Improved cure rate and heat resistance
- Strong chemical resistance
Problems Solved
Low processability and compatibility of fluoroelastomer compounds with compression molding processes
Low resistance of rubbers and elastomers to high compression
Flow and rheology control issues of traditional fluoroelastomers at high shear rates
Difficulty extruding fluoroelastomer materials
Applications
Compression and injection molding applications of rubber parts, such as O-rings
Extruded cord, seals, and profiles
Engine crank and camshaft seals
Valve stem rubber seals
Valve cover elastomeric seals
Air intake manifold gaskets
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