Viton

made with Advanced Polymer Architecture

the next generation
of fluoroelastomer products
Open up to the improved
part and processing performance
of Viton

made with
Advanced Polymer Architecture
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Best Chemical Resistance
Best Compression Set, Best Processing
Figure 1. New Types Under Development in Phase 1
Advanced Polymer Architecture
expands fluoroelastomer performance
For over 40 years, Viton

fluoroelastomers have been the

elastomers of choice for reliable sealing. As markets and
performance needs have become more demanding, new
specialty types of Viton

, including Viton

GLT and ETP,

were developed to meet specific application requirements.
Today, new technology developed by DuPont Dow
Elastomers, will build upon the exceptional performance
characteristics of existing specialty types of Viton

fluo-
roelastomers to herald a new era for fluoroelastomers.
Viton

made with Advanced Polymer Architecture expands

the range of performance enabled by specialty types of
Viton

. Initial results shown here demonstrate that

products made with Advanced Polymer Architecture not
only offer better sealing integrity but also provide signif-
icant processing advantages. This combination will enable
part manufacturers and their customers to explore new
possibilities for specialty types of Viton

.
Peroxide-Cure Types
GLT-S
GFLT-S
GF-S
GBL-S
-S indicates products made with Advanced Polymer Architecture
Base-Resistant Types
ETP-S
TBR-S
IBR-S
Order of Commercialization
Advanced Polymer Architecture
improves part performance
Parts made with Advanced Polymer Architecture demon-
strate more robust and durable sealing performance. New
products have improved seal force retention and give low
compression set either with or without post cure. The possi-
bility for over-molding plastic components opens the door to
new part configurations due to the improved seal integrity.
In addition to improved sealing performance, Viton

fluo-
roelastomers made with Advanced Polymer Architecture
demonstrate improved fluid resistance.
Advanced Polymer Architecture gives low water swell with
conventional metal oxides and better resistance to strong
organic acids. New products provide better low tempera-
ture sealing performance with functionality at nearly 50C
for non-post cured seals.
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Viton

GBL900
Viton

GBLS
Figure 2. Excellent Sealing Force Retention
(Wallace Stress Relaxation at 150C in hot air)
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Viton

GBL900
Viton

GBL-S
Figure 3. Improved Compression Set w/wo Post Cure
(336 hr at 200C)
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Viton

GLT
Viton

GLT-S
Figure 5. Improved Low Temperature O-Ring
Sealing Performance
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100C
Nitric Acid
70C
Viton

GF
Viton

GF-S
Figure 4. Improved Resistance to Hot Water and Acids
(% Swell, 168 hr at C Indicated)
Bisphenol-Cure LT Types
ALT-S
FLT-S
The new molecular structure of Advanced Polymer
Architecture provides processing advantages to help
improve productivity due to:
Higher molecular weight and optimized molecular
weight distribution for better mold flow
Branching level designed to improve flow and
properties in both press and post-cured states
New products allow for easier flow in injection
molding and high extrusion rates with low die swell.
Advanced Polymer Architecture incorporates new cure
site monomers that offer:
More efficient curing and better press
cured properties
Processors will also see advantages with mold release to help
improve productivity. Complex shapes will benefit from the
high, hot elongation and tear strength to help reduce defects.
Improved hot tensile strength and modulus also help improve
mold release and reduce the number of split parts.
Advanced Polymer Architecture
provides major processing advantages
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Viton

GBL900
Viton

GBLS
Viton

GBL200
Figure 6. Improved Flow/Capillary Rheometer at 100C
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Viton

GFLT-S
Viton

GFLT
Viton

GFLT 300
Figure 7. Faster Curing MDR 2000 at 177C, 0.5 Arc
New Products to Meet
Customer Requirements
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Viton

GBL900
Viton

GBL-S
Figure 8. Improved Demolding Hot Tear Strength
and Elongation at 150C (NPC)
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Viton

GBL900
Viton

GBL-S
Figure 9. Improved Hot Modulus and Tensile
Strength at 150C (NPC)
The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and is based on technical data that DuPont Dow Elastomers believes to be reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill, at their
own discretion and risk. Handling precaution information is given with the understanding that those using it will satisfy themselves that their particular conditions of use present no health or safety
hazards. Because conditions of product use and disposal are outside our control, we make no warranties, express or implied, and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. As with any
material, evaluation of any compound under end-use conditions prior to specification is essential. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe on any patents.
Caution: Do not use in medical applications involving permanent implantation in the human body. For other medical applications, discuss with your DuPont Dow Elastomers customer service representative.
Viton

is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers.

Copyright 2001 DuPont Dow Elastomers. All Rights Reserved.
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