DURLON SEALING PRODUCTS

Triangle Fluid Controls Ltd

Technical Handbook

Products
Compressed Sheet

PTFE Sheet

Identa-Seal Viton

RCA Low Stress Gaskets

Joint Sealant

Corrugated Flexible Graphite

Flexible Graphite Sheet

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Table of Contents
Gasketing Products

CFG - Corrugated Flexible Graphite........................................ 8

Compressed Sheet
Styles................................................................................. 1
Cross Reference ............................................................... 1
Physical & Mechanical Properties..................................... 2

Flexible Graphite...................................................................... 9

Identa-Seal Viton
Styles................................................................................. 5
Identa-Seal Program ..................................................... 5
Physical & Mechanical Properties..................................... 6
Chemical Resistance ........................................................ 6

Joint Sealant ............................................................................ 7

PTFE Sheet
Styles................................................................................. 3
Cross Reference ............................................................... 3
Physical & Mechanical Properties..................................... 4

RCA (Reduced Contact Area).............................................. 7

Technical Resources

Causes & Reducing Gasket Failure ........................................ 10

Chemical Resistance Chart ..................................................... 16

Gasketing - Bolt Tightening Worksheet ................................... 15

Pressure - Temperature Considerations

Compressed Sheet PxT Chart .......................................... 11
PTFE Sheet PxT Chart ..................................................... 12

Reference Data
Cut gasket standard dimensions, Class 150 & 300 .......... 21
Conversion Factors ........................................................... 22

Torque Values - Compressed & PTFE Sheet

Class 150 .......................................................................... 13
Class 300 .......................................................................... 14
 DURLON Compressed Sheet Gasketing Page 1

Style Description
An economy grade general service compressed sheet with NBR rubber binder for
7900 mild service in piping and equipment and OEM applications in steam, hydrocarbons,
Aramid/NBR and refrigerants. An economical alternative when service ranges and applications
are not severe.
A premium grade compressed sheet, Durlon 8300 is excellent in steam and hydro-
8300 carbon services in the refining, petrochemical, and power generating industries.
Carbon/NBR Other applications include oil, water, mild alkalis, mild acids, and solvents. Durlon
8300 contains high strength carbon fibers bonded with nitrile (NBR) synthetic rubber.
With an extremely wide pH application range, Durlon 8400 can be used in process
8400 piping and equipment in chemical, pulp and paper, and other general industrial ap-
Phenolic/NBR plications. Durlon 8400 provides the widest range of chemical resistance of any
compressed non-asbestos material available today.
Our workhorse material, Durlon 8500 is excellent in steam, natural gas, soybean
processing, and with new generation refrigerants. A high quality general service gas-
8500 ket material for use in a wide range of services in pulp and paper, food, beverage,
Aramid-Inorganic/NBR
pharmaceutical, chemical, refinery, gas pipeline, and general industry. Durlon 8500
passed a modified API 607 fire test at an independent laboratory.

A high quality gasket material containing high strength aramid and inorganic fibers
8600 bonded with SBR rubber. Durlon is an excellent choice for steam, condensate, and
Aramid-Inorganic/SBR
dilute acids and services where a white gasket material is required.

A high performance compressed gasket material for use in processes that require a
8700 neoprene (CR) bonded sheet. Excellent for steam, oils, and ammonia containing re-
Aramid-Inorganic/CR frigeration services. Durlon 8700 is our top performer for old style HVAC OEM ap-
plications.
Anti-Stick Properties: Much effort has gone into improving the anti-stick release agents of all compressed
Durlon products. All Durlon compressed gasket materials have passed the MIL-G-24696B Navy Adhesion
Test (366oF/48 hrs).

Cross-Reference
In general, Durlon gasketing can be used in the same conditions and services as the following:1
DURLON Garlock Thermoseal Flexitallic
7900/7950 2550, 2900, 3000 C-4201, C-4324, C-4401, C-4300 SF1600, AF2100, AF2400
8300 9800, 9850, G9900, ST-706 C-4500 SF 5000
8400 3700, IFG 5507 C-7400

8500 3000, IFG 5500 C-4401, C-4430, C-4433 SF 3300, SF 3500

8600 3200, 3400 C-6400 SF 2420
8700 3300 C-5400 SF 2440
1
Refer to the manufacturer for PxT, chemical resistance, and other compatibility information. Be sure application is within the service
limits of each Durlon material.
Garlock, ST-706, IFG are registered trademarks of Garlock, Inc. Flexitallic is a registered trademark for gaskets of Flexitallic.
Thermoseal, Inc. is a Klinger Licensee. Klinger is a registered trademark of Richard Klinger, Inc.
DURLON Compressed Sheet Gasketing Page 2

Typical Physical Properties

7900 8300 8400 8500 8600 8700
Colour Off-White Black Gold Green White Blue
Aramid- Aramid- Aramid-
Fiber System Aramid Carbon Phenolic
Inorganic Inorganic Inorganic
Binder NBR NBR NBR NBR SBR CR
Temperature
Minimum -100oF (-73oC) -100oF (-73oC) -100oF (-73oC) -100oF (-73oC) -100oF (-73oC) -100oF (-73oC)
Maximum 700oF (371oC) 800oF (427oC) 800oF (427oC) 700oF (371oC) 700oF (371oC) 700oF (371oC)
Continuous, max 500oF (260oC) 600oF (315oC) 554oF (290oC) 548oF (287oC) 548oF (287oC) 548oF (287oC)
Pressure, max, psi (bar) 1,200 (83) 1,500 (103) 1,500 (103) 1,500 (103) 1,500 (103) 1,500 (103)
3
Density, g/cc (lbs/ft ) 1.7 (106) 1.6 (100) 1.7 (106) 1.7 (106) 1.7 (106) 1.7 (106)
Compressibility, %
7-17 8-16 8-16 8-16 8-16 8-16
ASTM F36
Recovery, %
40 50 50 50 45 45
ASTM F36
Creep Relaxation, %
20 18 25 20 20 20
ASTM F38
Tensile Strength across grain
1,700 (11.7) 1,800 (12.4) 1,800 (12.4) 2,000 (13.8) 1,800 (12.4) 1,500 (10.3)
ASTM F152, psi (MPa)
pH Range, room temperature 3 to 11 3 to 11 2 to 13 3 to 11 3 to 11 3 to 11
Fluid Resistance, ASTM F146
IRM 903 Oil 5 hours at
300oF (149oC)
Thickness Increase, % 0-15 0-10 0-15 0-15 15-30 0-15
Weight Increase, % 15 10 15 15 30 15
ASTM Fuel B 5 hours at
70oF (21oC)
Thickness Increase, % 0-10 0-10 0-10 0-10 5-20 0-15
Weight Increase, % 12 12 15 10 30 15
Leachable Halides, max,
500 1,000 1,000
ppm
Leachable Chlorides, max
200 400 100 200 200
ppm
Nitrogen Sealability, cc/min
0.05 0.05 0.03 0.03 0.05 0.05
ASTM F2378
Volume Resistivity, ohm-cm
4.2 x 1013 5 x 109 3.1 x 1013 4.2 x 1013 4.2 x 1013 4.3 x 1013
ASTM D257
Dielectric Breakdown, kV/mm
11.7 0.04 14.6 11.7 11.7 11.7
ASTM D149
Gasket Factors 1/16 1/8 1/16 1/8 1/16 1/8 1/16 1/8 1/16 1/8 1/16 1/8
m 3.0 3.2 3.7 3.0 2.9 4.5 2.7 4.2 3.0 4.0 3.1 4.5
Y, psi 3,347 3,385 3,515 4,014 2,410 3,967 2,359 2,931 2,600 4,445 3,127 4,210
Gb, psi 650 400 512 1,716 2,000 1076 650 400 650 400 650 400
a 0.33 0.35 0.36 0.21 0.194 0.29 0.33 0.35 0.33 0.35 0.33 0.35
Gs, psi 200 20 13 0.7 340 94 200 20 200 20 200 20
Flexibility, ASTM F147 10x 10x 8x 10x 8x 8x
Note: ASTM properties are based on 1/16 sheet thickness, except ASTM F38 which is based on 1/32 sheet thickness. This is a general guide
only and should not be the sole means of accepting or rejecting this material. The data listed here falls within the normal range of product prop-
erties, but should not be used to establish specification limits nor used alone as the basis of design.
 DURLON PTFE Sheet Gasketing Page 3

Style Description

Durlon 9000/9000N is used extensively in chemical, pulp and paper, food and bev-
erage and the railroad tank car industries. It has been tested and approved for liquid
chlorine, caustics, liquid oxygen, and high purity applications in the pharmaceutical
9000 / 9000N industry (9000N, blood components manufacturing). Durlon 9000/9000N is de-
PTFE with Inorganic Filler
signed for applications where resistance to highly aggressive chemicals is required.
Available in unpigmented white as style 9000N, both styles 9000 and 9000N,
(including branding) conform to FDA requirements.
Durlon 9200W is designed for use in aggressive chemicals including caustics, hy-
9200W drogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite, nitric acid, and digester liquors in pulp and
PTFE with Barium Sulfate paper services. Applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical and plastics industries
Filler include butadiene, hydrofluoric acid, vinyl chloride, methyl methacrylates, and sty-
rene. Durlon 9200W is also used extensively in railroad tank car applications.
Durlon 9400 gasket material is a high performance filled PTFE material designed
for use in piping and equipment in chemical, pharmaceutical, food and other general
9400 industrial applications where resistance to highly aggressive chemicals (including
PTFE with Carbon Filler hydrofluoric acid) is required. Carbon filled PTFE is approved as a material of con-
struction for anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (AHF). Durlon 9400 also demonstrates
good electrical conducting properties.

9600 Durlon 9600 is an expanded PTFE gasket material made with only pure PTFE res-
Expanded Pure PTFE ins. It is suitable for use in steel flanges and flanges with irregular surfaces.
Independent testing has shown the fillers in the Durlon method to be more homogeneously blended than
calendered or layered filled PTFE gasket materials, giving Durlon filled PTFEs more consistent physical and
mechanical properties without voids, separation, and chemical compatibility problems found in the layered
construction method.

Cross-Reference
In general, Durlon gasketing can be used in the same conditions and services as the following:1
DURLON Garlock Thermoseal Flexitallic W.L. Gore Inertech
9000/9000N Gylon 3500, 35042, Sigma 500, 5112, TopChem 2000,
35103 5333 2003, 2005,
20063
9200W Gylon 3510 Sigma 533 TopChem 2003

9400 Gylon 3530

9600 Gylon 3540, 3545 Gore-Tex GR Inertex SQ-S
1
Refer to the manufacturer for PxT, chemical resistance, and other compatibility information. Be sure application is within the service
limits of each Durlon material.
2
Check torque for non-metallic flanges.
3
Exception, hydrofluoric acid.
Garlock and Gylon are registered trademarks of Garlock, Inc. Flexitallic and Sigma are registered trademarks for gaskets of Flexitallic.
Inertex is a registered trademark of Inertech, Inc. Gore-Tex and GR are registered trademarks of W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Thermoseal, Inc. is a Klinger Licensee. Klinger and TopChem are registered trademarks of Richard Klinger, Inc.
DURLON PTFE Sheet Gasketing Page 4

Typical Physical Properties

9000 9000N 9200W 9400 9600
Colour Blue White Granite White Black White
Filler System Inorganic Inorganic Barium Sulfate Carbon
Resin System Pure PTFE Pure PTFE Pure PTFE Pure PTFE Pure PTFE
Temperature
Minimum -350oF (-212oC) -350oF (-212oC) -350oF (-212oC) -350oF (-212oC) -350oF (-212oC)
Maximum 520oF (271oC) 520oF (271oC) 520oF (271oC) 550oF (288oC) 600oF (316oC)
Continuous, max 500oF (260oC) 500oF (260oC) 500oF (260oC) 500oF (260oC) 500oF (260oC)
Pressure, max, psi (bar) 1,500 (103) 1,500 (103) 1,500 (103) 1,500 (103) 1,800 (124)
3
Density, g/cc (lbs/ft ) 2.2 (138) 2.2 (138) 2.5 (156) 2.1 (135) 0.8 (49.9)
Compressibility, %
8-16 8-16 8-16 5-12 40-60
ASTM F36
Recovery, %
40 40 35 40 12
ASTM F36
Creep Relaxation, %
30 30 30 30 30
ASTM F38
Tensile Strength across grain
2,000 (13.8) 2,000 (13.8) 1,920 (13.2) 2,100 (14.5)
ASTM F152, psi (MPa)
pH Range, room temperature 0 to 14 0 to 14 0 to 14 0 to 14 0 to 14
Nitrogen Sealability, cc/min
0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
ASTM F2378
Leakage, TA Luft (VDI 2440) 7.55 x 10-6 7.55 x 10-6 1.89 x 10-5

1bar @ 180oC mbarl/(ms) mbarl/(ms) mbarl/(ms)
Volume Resistivity, ohm-cm 61
1.0 x 105 1.0 x 105
ASTM D257 (ASTM D991)
Dielectric Breakdown, kV/mm
16 16 1
ASTM D149
Gasket Factors 1/16 1/8 1/16 1/8 1/16 1/8 1/16 1/8 1/16 1/8
m 2.2 4.6 2.2 4.6 1.5 4.2 6.8 6.8
Y, psi 1937 1639 1937 1639 952 827 2765 3105
Gb, psi 639 495 639 495 153 96 1701 1412 1200 1400
a 0.220 0.262 0.220 0.262 0.360 0.437 0.173 0.164 0.2 0.2
Gs, psi 55 65 55 65 15 14 99 248 3.5 1.5
1. Pamphlet 95, 1. Pamphlet 95,
The Chlorine The Chlorine
Institute Institute
Notes 2. O2 Certified, 2. O2 Certified, Conforms to FDA Conforms to FDA
BAM BAM
3. Conforms to 3. Conforms to
FDA FDA

Note: ASTM properties are based on 1/16 sheet thickness, except ASTM F38 which is based on 1/32 sheet thickness. This is a general guide
only and should not be the sole means of accepting or rejecting this material. The data listed here falls within the normal range of product prop-
erties, but should not be used to establish specification limits nor used alone as the basis of design.
 DURLON Identa-Seal Viton Page 5

Style Description
Durlon Identa-Seal GRI-A made with Genuine Viton uses Tracer technology.
This compound is based on proprietary technology patented by DuPont Perform-
ance Elastomers that allows users to quickly verify that their gasket or seal was
GRI-A made using 100% Genuine Viton as the polymer constituent. In normal lighting
Black & UV Fluorescence
Identa-Seal GRI-A gaskets and seals look no different from other fluoroelastomer
parts. However, under ultraviolet light, this product appears vivid green - your guar-
antee of authenticity!
Durlon Identa-Seal GRI-B made with Genuine Viton B has better resistance to
attack by chemicals and heat than do compounds of Viton A and similar dipoly-
mers. GRI-B is recommended for those applications needing better chemical resis-
GRI-B tance, such as situations requiring sealing against alcohols, aromatic hydrocarbons,
Blue chlorinated chemicals, or steam. For these reasons Viton B is used extensively in
the chemical manufacturing and utilities industries and users should consider GRI-B
for all chemical sealing applications requiring maximum retention of elastic proper-
ties and mechanical strength.
Durlon Identa-Seal GRI-GF-S made with Genuine Viton GF-S was designed for
todays modern lubricants, oxygenated fuels, and bleached chemicals. As new fuels
and chemicals are developed, new technology in Viton polymers has led to the evo-
GRI-GF-S lution of Viton GF-S. GRI-GF-S features superior fluid resistance and very low per-
Gold meation in very aggressive environments. GRI-GF-S products are highly resistant to
oxygenated fuels containing MeOH, EtOH, and MTBE; engine lubricants SE-SF and
SE-SH grades; aromatic hydrocarbon fluids; steam; chemicals; and concentrated
mineral acids.

Durlon Identa-Seal Program

The Challenge
Due to the overwhelming number of black Elastomers and the many types of fluoroelastomer materials, con-
fusion often occurs, leading to the wrong gasket or seal being used in critical services. The confusion can re-
sult in catastrophic gasket and seal failures. Colour coding has long been considered ideal but technically out
of reach until now!

The Solution
The Durlon family of products now introduces a technological breakthrough in material identification the
first colour coded sealing material family manufactured from 100% Genuine Viton fluoroelastomer. These
materials have been extensively tested by third party laboratories and proven to be as chemical and tempera-
ture resistant when compared to carbon black filled materials while maintaining excellent physical properties
in service.

Identa-Seal Features and Benefits

Only 100% Genuine Viton fluoroelastomers from DuPont Performance Elastom-
ers used in the manufacture of Identa-Seal
Exclusive Identa-Seal Colour Code
Ideal for standardization programs and process safety enhancements
Eliminates risky and costly material mix-ups
Identa-Seal is a trademark of Gasket Resources Inc. Gasket Resources Inc. is a DuPont Performance Elastomers licensee.
Viton is a registered trademark of DuPont Performance Elastomers LLC.
DURLON Identa-Seal Viton Page 6

Typical Physical Properties

GRI-A GRI-B GRI-GF-S
Colour Black Blue Gold

Viton Polymer A B-600 GF-S
Durometer 75 75
Fluorine, % wt 66 68 70
Tensile Strength, psi
2250 2175 2500
(ASTM D412)
100% Modulus, psi
1100 1100 460
(ASTM D412)
Ultimate Elongation, %
180 190 365
(ASTM D412)
Shore A Hardness, Pts.
76 74 74
(ASTM D2240)
Specific Gravity, g/cc
1.88 2.24 2.24
(ASTM D297)
Compression Set, %
(ASTM D395)
22 hours @ 73oF 5.6 4.7
22 hours @ 392oF 8.3 13.8 16.9

Identa-Seal Chemical Resistance

GRI-A GRI-B GRI-GF-S
n-Alkyl Alcohols (CnH2n+1OH)
n = 1 Methanol NS NS A
n = 2 Ethanol NS A A
n > 2 Others A A A
Inorganic Acids
Nitric Acid, 70% NS NS A
Sulfuric Acid, conc. NS A A
Most Others A A A
Organic Acids
Acetic Acid, 30% NS NS A
Propionic Acid NS NS A
Fuels
Hydrocarbon Automotive A A A
Oxygenated Fuels NS NS A
NS = Not Suitable A = Acceptable

Important: Elastomers such as Viton are formulated by compounders with addition of fillers, curing agents, etc., to
afford specific engineering properties. Fabricators convert the compound by vulcanization into the desired shape. It
is important for part specifiers to consult with their Durlon representative to determine the appropriate compound
for a specific application.
 DURLON RCA & Joint Sealant Page 7

The RCA (Reduced Contact Area) Full Face Gasket Sealing System

Available materials: 1/16 and 1/8 Durlon PTFE styles and 1/16 CNA
styles
For FRP, PVC, Glass Lined, or steel flanges where a low stress gasket is
required
Reduced Contact Area means a lower seating stress
Lower sealing stress versus standard full face gaskets
Available sizes: 1 to 24 Class 150 Full Face RCA
Significant cost savings - cut from standard Durlon sheet
RCA Full Face replaces standard full face gaskets
Alignment guides for easy positioning during installation
Identification tabs extend beyond the flange OD so even when bolted up
you know the size and gasket material being used

The Durlon RCA sealing sys-

160
tem combined with Durlon
PTFE styles can replace stan- 140
dard full face gaskets In FRP, A - RCA @ 1000 psi
120 stress
PVC, and other non-metallic and
metallic pipe flanges where a B - Elastomer w /molded
Torque, ft-lbs

100
sealing rings (min published)
low stress gasket is required.
80
The RCA configuration re- C - Preformed expanded
PTFE (min published)
duces the total gasket contact 60
area resulting in a lower seating D - Microcellular PTFE w /rigid
40 center (T2 @ 150 psi)
stress at a given torque level,
while preventing flange rotation. 20
The RCA configuration can be 0
cut from standard sheets result- 2" 3" 6" 8" 12"
ing in a cost savings versus ANSI Full Face
other low stress gaskets.

Refer to the respective Durlon material selection in this handbook for specific information on each product.

DURLON Joint Sealant

Durlon Joint Sealant is a widely tested and proven way to seal liquids and gases of any kind in wet or dry
service. The highly fibrillated expanded PTFE exhibits flexibility, compressibility, stability under high tempera-
tures, and high tensile strength. The chemically inert product resists creep relaxation and maintains a seal at
extreme temperatures. Supplied on spools, it is not dependent on
Typical Physical Properties flange dimensions, it comes in various thicknesses and widths with
Colour White an adhesive backing, and is ideal
for worn flanges of all sizes. Standard Spool Sizes
Temperature
Minimum -400oF (-240oC) NPS Joint Sealant
Maximum 600oF (316oC) Class 150/300 (w x t x l)

Density, g/cc (lbs/ft3) 0.85 (53) 2 - 4 1/4 x 1/8 x 50 ft

Compressibility, % 5 - 8 3/8 x 1/8 x 25 ft

ASTM F36
72
10 - 16 1/2 x 3/16 x 15 ft
Creep Relaxation, % 18 - 24 5/8 x 3/16 x 15 ft
ASTM F38
25
26 - 48 3/4 x 3/16 x 15 ft
Nitrogen Sealability, cc/min
ASTM F2378
0.05 48 and up 1 x 3/16 x 15 ft
DURLON CFG Page 8

Style Description
Designed for severe service conditions, this proprietary design of the corrugations
CFG gives CFG its superior sealing and recovery characteristics for tough conditions in
Flexible Graphite with the refining, chemical, petrochemical, and pulp and paper industries. CFG is suitable
Corrugated SS316 Core
for service in steam, oil, water, mild alkalis, hydrocarbons, mild acids, and solvents.
Durlon CFG will maintain a tight seal in a wide range of initial seating stresses making it the universal re-
placement for spiral wound, double jacketed, and traditional flexible graphite gaskets.

Sizes & Types:

Standard ANSI Class 150 and 300 Ring and Full Face: 1/2 to 24
Non-Standard MSS SP-44 & API 605: 26
to 96 Leakage vs. Gasket Stress
@ 400 psig
Non-Standard Ovals: Handhole and Man- 1.0
way Gaskets FG/304
SPIRAL
0.1

Advantages: 0.01
FLEXIBLE
GRAPHITE/TANG
Leakage, Lr (mg/s)

Fire tested/fire resistant Passed the

modified API 607 fire test 0.001 LOW STRESS
SPIRAL

Recovery/Spring Back characteristics for 0.0001

excellent sealing and thermal cycling.
Blow Out Resistant Metal core 0.00001 DURLON
CFG

counteracts internal pressure spikes.

0.000001
Superior Emissions Control
DIN 3535 Part 4 gas permeability/leakage 0.0000001
<0.01 cc/min 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000
Gasket Stress,psi
Easy to handle, easy to install.
Seals tightly with lower bolt loads vs. spiral wounds.
One thickness 3/32" for all applications

Physical Properties:
Temperature Gasket Factors
Min. -328oF (200oC) Gb, psi 557
Max, in air 850oF (454oC) a 0.325
Max, in steam 1200oF (650oC) Gs, psi 2.21
Pressure, max, psi (bar) 3000 (207)
pH Range, room temperature 0 to 14

Cross-Reference
In general, Durlon gasketing can be used in the same conditions and services as the following:1
DURLON Garlock JM Clipper
CFG Graphonic ElastaGraph
1
Refer to the manufacturer for PxT, chemical resistance, and other compatibility information. Be sure application is within the
service limits of each Durlon material.
Garlock and Graphonic are registered trademarks of Garlock, Inc. ElastaGraph is a registered trademark of JM Clipper Corporation.
 DURLON Flexible Graphite Page 9

Style Description
FGS95 Standard industrial grade sheet containing no binders or resins. Used in industrial
Homogeneous Flexible applications such as oil refineries, power plants, and chemical process plants.
Graphite

FGL316 Standard industrial grade sheet laminated with an adhesive bond on both sides of a
Laminated 0.002 SS316 0.002 thick 316 stainless steel foil insert. Used where high performance and handle-
Foil Core/Flexible Graphite ability is important.

FGT316 Standard industrial grade sheet mechanically bonded on both sides of a 0.004 thick
Laminated 0.004 SS316 316 stainless steel metal tang core. Used where stresses and pressures are high
Tang Core/Flexible Graphite and improved handleability is important.

Typical Physical Properties

FGS95 FGL316 FGT316
Carbon, min % 95 95 95
Moisture, max % 1 1 1
Sulfur, max ppm 1200 1200 1200
Temperature
Minimum -450oF (-260oC) -450oF (-260oC) -450oF (-260oC)
Maximum in steam 1200oF (650oC) 1200oF (650oC) 1200oF (650oC)
Maximum in oxidizing 850oF (454oC) 850oF (454oC) 850oF (454oC)
Maximum in reducing 5432oF (3000oC)
Pressure, max, psi (bar) 3000 (207) 3000 (207) 3000 (207)
Compressibility, %
35-40 35-40 30-35
ASTM F36
Recovery, %
20 18 20
ASTM F36
Creep Relaxation, %
5 5 5
ASTM F38
pH Range, room temperature 0 to 14 0 to 14 0 to 14
Nitrogen Sealability, cc/min
0.4 0.4 0.8
ASTM F2378
Note: ASTM properties are based on 1/16 sheet thickness, except ASTM F38 which is based on 1/32 sheet thickness. This is a general guide only
and should not be the sole means of accepting or rejecting this material. The data listed here falls within the normal range of product properties, but
should not be used to establish specification limits nor used alone as the basis of design.

Cross-Reference
In general, Durlon gasketing can be used in the same conditions and services as the following:1
DURLON Garlock Flexitallic Thermoseal Graphoil
FGS95 Graph-Lock 3123 Flexicarb LS Klinger HL GTB

FGL316 Graph-Lock 3125SS Flexicarb SR Klinger SLS GHR

FGT316 Graph-Lock 3125TC Flexicarb ST Klinger PSM GHE

1
Refer to the manufacturer for PxT, chemical resistance, and other compatibility information. Be sure application is within the service
limits of each Durlon material.
Garlock and Graph-Lock are registered trademarks of Garlock, Inc. Flexitallic, Flexicarb LS, SR, ST are registered trademarks Flexitallic L.P.
Thermoseal, Inc. is a Klinger Licensee. Klinger is a registered trademarks of Richard Klinger, Inc.

Graphoil , GTB, GHR, GHE are registered trademarks of Graphtec, Inc.
DURLON - Causes & Reducing Gasket Failure Page 10

Causes of Gasket Failure

Uneven loading of flanges holding gasket in place
Gasket load too low
Bolt strength too low
Torque loss
Bolt relaxation/stretch (approximately 10% in first 24 hours)
Gasket creep
Vibration in the system
Thermal cycling
Water hammer
Elastic interaction during bolt tightening
IMPROPER GASKET INSTALLATION PRACTICES

Torque loss is inherent in any bolted joint. The combined effects of bolt relaxation (approximately 10% during
the first 24 hours after installation), gasket creep, vibration in the system, thermal expansion, and elastic inter-
action during bolt tightening contribute to torque loss. When torque loss reaches an extreme, the internal
pressure exceeds the compressive force holding the gasket in place and a leak or blow-out occurs.

A key to reducing these effects is proper gasket installation. By bringing the flanges together slowly and paral-
lel when installing a new gasket and taking a minimum of four bolt tightening passes, following the correct bolt
tightening sequence or pattern, there is a payoff in reduced maintenance costs and increased safety.

Even when the installation is ideal, where the bolt stress is uniformly applied to each bolt, and the gasket is
properly compressed, problems can still arise. Inherently with time, loosening will occur due to the factors al-
ready mentioned. If other factors such as cycling, thermal upsets, or vibration are present, periodic retorquing
might be necessary.

For problem areas, high temperature applications or where there is temperature cycling, or where a flange
cannot be retorqued, conical spring washers have been found to be very helpful as an aid to torque retention.
They act as a spring and help lessen the effects of torque loss.

Reducing Gasket Failures

USE PROPER GASKET INSTALATION PRACTICES
Lubricate bolts and nut facings
Bring the flanges together slowly and parallel
Multiple passes with increasing torque
Each pass following proper tightening sequence
Use a 1/16 thick gasket through 10 flanges and 1/8 for 12 and above
1/16 has less gasket creep
Be sure there is adequate gasket stress
Periodic RETORQUING
Use the right method of bolt up for the job. Order of efficiency from least to greatest:
1. Wrench and cheater bar or sledge hammer
2. Air impact gun
3. Torque wrench
4. Hydraulic torque wrench
5. Hydraulic stud tensioners
Use the installation procedure that follows, and RETORQUE!
Finally, having the torque information for the gasket material is helpful as well. Please refer to
the torque data table that follows.
 DURLON Pressure - Temperature Considerations Page 11

With gasketing, there is a relationship of pressure to
temperature. Generally the higher the temperature
the lower the allowable gasket working pressure.
This is called the PT factor of the gasket (pressure
times temperature). For example, if the pressure is
700 psi and the temperature is 500oF, we would
need a material with a PT factor of 350,000. This
value is not constant and is different for each pres-
sure and temperature combination. Some manufac-
turers feel this is the maximum level for safety.
With compressed asbestos products there is a com-
mon base and structure in the material which makes
comparing and using PT factors easy and predict-
Non-asbestos gasketing is not as predictable.
Generally we find that all non-asbestos gasket mate-
rial is temperature sensitive requiring the pressure to

PxT Chart - DURLON Compressed Gasket Materials

Pressure - Temperature Guidelines

1600

1400

1200
Pressure, psig

1000

800

600
1/16" Durlon 7900
400 1/16" Durlon 8300
200 1/16" Durlon 8400
1/16" Durlon 8500, 8600, 8700
0
-100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
o
Temperature, F

For 1/8 material reduce by 20% to 30%.

Note: Consult your representative for applications above Class 300.

Warning: These materials should never be recommended when both temperature and pressure are at the maximum listed. Properties
and applications in this book are typical. No application should be undertaken by anyone without independent study and evaluation for
suitability. Never use more than one gasket in one flange joint and never reuse a gasket. Improper use or gasket selection could
cause property damage and/or serious personal injury. Data reported in this book is a compilation of field testing, field service reports
and/or in-house testing. While the utmost care has gone into publishing the information contained herein, we assume no responsibility
for errors. Specifications and information contained in this book are subject to change without notice. This edition cancels and obso-
letes all previous editions.
DURLON Pressure - Temperature Considerations Page 12

drop more quickly as temperature rises to insure the
seal is maintained. We have reviewed performance
by in-house tests, controlled operating performance,
and in the field. There is no one PT factor to use.
Refer to the following charts for the highest operat-
ing temperature given for the application and find
the highest pressure within the safety zone (the area
under the line). Simple multiplication of the two will
give you the PT factor.
It is always assumed the flange is correct and in
good condition, the fluid is not aggressive and that
the gasket thickness is 1/16. The limits will increase
for 1/32 but will decrease 20% to 30% for 1/8.
Consult your representative for applications above
Class 300.

PxT Chart - DURLON PTFE Gasket Materials

Pressure - Temperature Guidelines

1600

1400

1200

1000
Pressure, psig

800

600

400 1/16" Durlon 9400

200 1/16" Durlon 9000/9000N, 9200W

0
-100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Temperature, F
o

For 1/8 material reduce by 20% to 30%.

Note: Consult your representative for applications above Class 300.

Warning: These materials should never be recommended when both temperature and pressure are at the maximum listed.
Properties and applications in this book are typical. No application should be undertaken by anyone without independent study
and evaluation for suitability. Never use more than one gasket in one flange joint and never reuse a gasket. Improper use or
gasket selection could cause property damage and/or serious personal injury. Data reported in this book is a compilation of
field testing, field service reports and/or in-house testing. While the utmost care has gone into publishing the information con-
tained herein, we assume no responsibility for errors. Specifications and information contained in this book are subject to
change without notice. This edition cancels and obsoletes all previous editions.
 DURLON Compressed Sheet Gasketing Page 13

Torque Values
ASME B16.5 Raised Face Flanges
ANSI B16.21-78 Ring Gaskets
1/16 and 1/8 Durlon Gasket Material*
Torque: ft-lbs (N-m)

Class 150 RF
Flange Size Minimum Torque @ Pressure, psig
Maximum # Bolts &
NPS DN 100 150 200 285 Torque Diameter
15 5 (7) 6 (8) 7 (10) 8 (11) 16 (22) 4 @ 1/2
20 8 (11) 9 (12) 10 (14) 11 (15) 23 (31) 4 @ 1/2
1 25 10 (14) 12 (16) 13 (18) 15 (20) 30 (41) 4 @ 1/2
1 32 16 (22) 18 (25) 20 (27) 22 (30) 46 (63) 4 @ 1/2
1 40 21 (29) 24 (33) 26 (35) 30 (41) 56 (76) 4 @ 1/2
2 50 42 (57) 48 (65) 53 (72) 60 (84) 113 (153) 4 @ 5/8
2 65 49 (67) 56 (76) 62 (84) 70 (95) 113 (153) 4 @ 5/8
3 80 72 (98) 82 (112) 90 (122) 113 (153) 130 (177) 4 @ 5/8
3 90 40 (54) 46 (63) 51 (69) 58 (79) 113 (153) 8 @ 5/8
4 100 51 (69) 58 (79) 64 (870) 73 (99) 113 (153) 8 @ 5/8
5 125 76 (103) 87 (118) 96 (131) 111 (151) 202 (275) 8 @ 3/4
6 150 96 (131) 110 (150) 122 (166) 142 (193) 202 (275) 8 @ 3/4
8 200 130 (177) 150 (204) 169 (230) 200 (272) 236 (321) 8 @ 3/4
10 250 124 (169) 145 (197) 165 (224) 193 (262) 327 (445) 12 @ 7/8
12 300 164 (223) 195 (265) 220 (299) 259 (352) 327 (445) 12 @ 7/8
14 350 206 (280) 245 (333) 278 (378) 327 (445) 492 (669) 12 @ 1
16 400 197 (268) 234 (318) 266 (362) 313 (426) 492 (669) 16 @ 1
18 450 298 (405) 354 (481) 402 (547) 473 (643) 731 (994) 16 @ 1-1/8
20 500 266 (262) 317 (431) 360 (490) 425 (578) 731 (994) 20 @ 1-1/8
24 600 386 (525) 461 (626) 525 (714) 622 (846) 1036 (1408) 20 @ 1-1/4

* Based on 1/16 Durlon 8500. Minimum values for Durlon 8300, 9400, and 9600 may require higher loads. Minimum sealing require-
ments for other Durlon materials may be lower.

Note: It is assumed that new ASTM A193 Gr. B7 studs with 2H heavy hex nuts and hardened steel washers are used and studs, nuts and
nut facings are lubricated with a never-seize paste using the installation and bolt tightening practices outlined above. Torque is based the
higher of 40% of bolt yield, T3 or 4800 psi gasket stress up to either the maximum allowable material stress or a maximum bolt yield of
60%. The above was calculated using the proposed ASME Gasket Constants (ROTT Testing, Ecole Polytechnique) for each material.

Flat face flanges using full face gaskets, the recommended torque value is generally the maximum allowable torque based on the allow-
able bolt area. Flat face flanges have the same bolting as raised face flanges but roughly 3 to 4 times the surface area being com-
pressed. This makes flat face flanges very difficult to seal unless a gasket with low compression characteristics is used.

Bolt stresses may exceed those allowed by ASME.

DURLON Compressed Sheet Gasketing Page 14

Torque Values
ASME B16.5 Raised Face Flanges
ANSI B16.21-78 Ring Gaskets
1/16 and 1/8 Durlon Gasket Material*
Torque: ft-lbs (N-m)

Class 300 RF
Flange Size Minimum Torque @ Pressure, psig
Maximum # Bolts &
NPS DN 200 300 500 740 Torque Diameter
15 7 (10) 8 (11) 9 (12) 11 (15) 16 (22) 4 @ 1/2
20 12 (16) 14 (19) 17 (23) 20 (27) 38 (52) 4 @ 5/8
1 25 16 (22) 18 (25) 22 (30) 26 (35) 26 (49) 4 @ 5/8
1 32 25 (34) 28 (38) 35 (48) 41 (56) 55 (75) 4 @ 5/8
1 40 39 (53) 45 (61) 55 (75) 65 (88) 92 (125) 4 @ 3/4
2 50 27 (37) 30 (41) 37 (50) 44 (60) 62 (84) 8 @ 5/8
2 65 37 (50) 43 (58) 53 (72) 63 (85) 87 (118) 8 @ 3/4
3 80 54 (73) 63 (85) 77 (104) 92 (125) 126 (171) 8 @ 3/4
3 90 61 (83) 71 (97) 88 (120) 104 (141) 141 (192) 8 @ 3/4
4 100 77 (105) 90 (122) 111 (151) 132 (180) 179 (243) 8 @ 3/4
5 125 96 (131) 114 (155) 142 (193) 170 (231) 202 (275) 8 @ 3/4
6 150 81 (110) 97 (132) 121 (165) 145 (197) 187 (245) 12 @ 3/4
8 200 132 (180) 157 (214) 198 (269) 240 (326) 297 (404) 12 @ 7/8
10 250 141 (192) 169 (230) 216 (294) 264 (359) 310 (422) 16 @ 1
12 300 213 (290) 255 (347) 327 (445) 400 (544) 464 (631) 16 @ 1-1/8
14 350 188 (256) 226 (307) 291 (396) 358 (487) 405 (551) 20 @ 1-1/8
16 400 266 (362) 321 (437) 413 (562) 508 (691) 570 (775) 20 @ 1-1/4
18 450 298 (405) 359 (488) 461 (627) 566 (770) 644 (876) 24 @ 1-1/4
20 500 333 (453) 403 (548) 520 (707) 642 (873) 710 (965) 24 @ 1-1/4
24 600 525 (714) 637 (866) 828 (1126) 1027 (1397) 1100 (1496) 24 @ 1-1/2

* Based on 1/16 Durlon 8500. Minimum values for Durlon 8300, 9400, and 9600 may require higher loads. Minimum sealing require-
ments for other Durlon materials may be lower.

Note: It is assumed that new ASTM A193 Gr. B7 studs with 2H heavy hex nuts and hardened steel washers are used and studs, nuts and
nut facings are lubricated with a never-seize paste using the installation and bolt tightening practices outlined above. Torque is based the
higher of 40% of bolt yield, T3 or 4800 psi gasket stress up to either the maximum allowable material stress or a maximum bolt yield of
60%. The above was calculated using the proposed ASME Gasket Constants (ROTT Testing, Ecole Polytechnique) for each material.

Flat face flanges using full face gaskets, the recommended torque value is generally the maximum allowable torque based on the allow-
able bolt area. Flat face flanges have the same bolting as raised face flanges but roughly 3 to 4 times the surface area being com-
pressed. This makes flat face flanges very difficult to seal unless a gasket with low compression characteristics is used.

Bolt stresses may exceed those allowed by ASME.

 DURLON - Gasketing - Bolt Tightening Worksheet Page 15

Location/Identification: __________________________________ Nominal Bolt Size: ______________

Gasket Contact Surface Finish on Flange: __________________ Lubricant Used: ________________

(Instructions: Initial each step when completed in space provided below.)

___ 1. Visually examine and clean flanges, bolts, nuts, and washers. Replace defective components if nec-
essary.
___ 2. Lubricate bolts, nuts, and flange surface around bolt holes, or use hardened steel washers.
___ 3. Install new gasket. Do not reuse old gasket or use multiple gaskets.
___ 4. Number bolts in cross-pattern sequence according to the appropriate sketch below.
___ 5. Important! Hand tighten then pre-tighten bolts to 10/20 ft-lbs torque but do not exceed 20% of target
torque.
___ 6. Check gap uniformity.
___ 7. Use the appropriate cross-pattern tightening sequence in the sketch below for Rounds 1, 2, and 3
and/or Round 4 (each sequence constitutes a Round).
___ 8. Target Torque: ______ ft-lbs

___ 4-bolt and 8-bolt flanges: ___ 12-bolt flanges and above:
Round 1: Tighten to __ ft-lbs (30% target) Round 1: Tighten to __ ft-lbs (20% target)
Round 2: Tighten to ___ ft-lbs (60% target) Round 2: Tighten to ___ ft-lbs (40% target)
Round 3: Tighten to ___ ft-lbs (100% target) Round 3: Tighten to ___ ft-lbs (80% target)
Round 4: Tighten to ___ ft-lbs (100% target)
Check gap around the circumference between each of these rounds, measured at every other bolt. If
the gap is not reasonably uniform around the circumference, make the appropriate adjustments by se-
lective bolt tightening before proceeding.
___ 9. Rotational Round: 100% of the Target Torque. Use rotational, clockwise tightening sequence starting
with Bolt #1 for one complete round and continue until no further nut rotation occurs at 100% of the Tar-
get Torque value for any nut.
___ 10. Final Round: Retorque after 24 hours. Repeat Round 3 or 4 above followed by a Rotational Round.
A large percentage of short-term preload loss occurs within 24 hours after initial tightening. This Round
covers this loss. This is especially important for PTFE gaskets.

Tightening Method Used

___ Hand Wrench ___ Manual Torque Wrench __ Hydraulic Torque Wrench
___ Impact Wrench ___ Other

Contact Triangle Fluid Controls for tightening pattern for large diameter flanges.

Worksheet Information By: _____________________________________ Date:_________________

Joint Assembled By: __________________________________________ Date:_________________

DURLON Chemical Resistance Chart Page 16

The following information is a general guide only A Acceptable

for the selection of a suitable gasket material as
there are unlimited combinations of fluid, pres-
C Caution - Depends on Conditions
sure, and temperature conditions. NS Not Suitable
DURLON FLEXIBLE
DURLON COMPRESSED SHEET DURLON PTFE
GRAPHITE

Joint
7900 9000 Sealant CFG
FLUID 7950 8300 8400 8500 8600 8700 9000N 9200W 9400 9600 FGS95 FGL316 FGT316
Acetaldehyde C NS C C C C A A A A A A A
Acetic Acid, Glacial C C C C C C A A A A A A A
Acetic Acid, 37% C A A A A A A A A A A A A
Acetic Anhydride C A C C C C A A A A A A A
Acetone C C C C C C A A A A A A A
Acetonitrile NS NS NS NS NS C A A A A NS NS NS
Acetylene A A A A C A A A A A A A A
Acrolein C C C C NS C A A A A NS NS NS
Acrylic Acid NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A NS NS
Acrylonitrile NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Air A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Alum A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Aluminum Acetate A A A A A A A A A A C C C
Aluminum Hydroxide A A A A A A A A A A A NS NS
Aluminum Nitrate C C C C C C A A NS A C C C
Aluminum Sulfate A A A A A A A A A A A NS NS
Amines C C C C A C A A A A A A A
Ammonia, Gas<150F C A A A A A A A A A A C C
Ammonia, Gas>150F NS NS NS NS NS C A A A A A NS NS
Ammonia, Liquid, Anhydrous C A A A C A A A A A A A A
Ammonium Bisulfite A A A A C A A A A A NS NS NS
Ammonium Chloride A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Ammonium Hydroxide A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Ammonium Nitrate C C C C C C A A NS A A A A
Amyl Chloride NS A NS NS NS C A A A A A A A
Aniline, Aniline Oil NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Aqua Regia NS NS NS NS NS NS A A NS A NS NS NS
Arsenic Acid A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Asphalt A A A A NS NS A A A A A A A
Aviation Fuels A A A A C C A A A A A A A
Baking Soda A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Barium Chloride A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Beer A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Benzaldehyde NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Benzene (Benzol) NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Benzoic Acid NS C A C C C A A A A A A A
Benzoyl Chloride NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A C NS NS
Benzyl Alcohol NS NS NS NS NS C A A A A A C C
Benzyl Chloride NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Black Sulfate Liquor <350F A NS A A C C A A A A C C C
Black Sulfate Liquor >350F NS NS C NS NS NS A A A A NS NS NS
Bleach Solutions C C A C C C A A A A C NS NS
Boiler Feed Water A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Borax A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Boric Acid A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Brine A A A A A A A A A A A C C
Butadiene C C A A C C A A A A A A A
Butane A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
2-Butanone NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Butyl Acetate NS NS C NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Butyl Alcohol A A A A A A A A A A A A A
n-Butyl Amine C C C C NS NS A A A A A A A
tert-Butyl Amine C C C C NS NS A A A A A A A
Butyl Methacrylate NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A C NS NS
Butylene (butene) A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
 DURLON Chemical Resistance Chart Page 17

DURLON FLEXIBLE
DURLON COMPRESSED SHEET DURLON PTFE
GRAPHITE
Joint
7900 9000 Sealant CFG
FLUID 7950 8300 8400 8500 8600 8700 9000N 9200W 9400 9600 FGS95 FGL316 FGT316
Butyric Acid A A C C C C A A A A A A A
Calcium Bisulfite A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Calcium Carbonate A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Calcium Chloride A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Calcium Hydroxide A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Calcium Hypochlorite C C A C C C A A A A A A A
Calcium Nitrate C C C C C C A A NS A A A A
Caprolactam NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A NS NS NS
Carbon Dioxide, dry A A A A C C A A A A A A A
Carbon Dioxide, wet A A A A C C A A A A A A A
Carbon Disulfide NS NS C NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Carbon Monoxide A A A A NS NS A A A A A A A
Carbon Tetrachloride C NS C C NS NS A A A A A A A
Caustic Soda (NaOH) C NS A C C NS A A A A C C C
Chlorine, gas (dry) * NS C NS NS NS NS A A A A A C C
Chlorine, liquid (dry) * NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A C C
Chlorine (wet) * NS NS C NS NS NS A A A A A NS NS
Chlorine Dioxide NS NS NS NS NS NS A A NS A C NS NS
Chlorobenzene NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Chloroethane NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Chloroethylene NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A C C
Chloroform C C A C NS NS A A A A A A A
Chromic Acid NS NS NS NS NS NS A A NS A A A A
Citric Acid A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Coal Gas C A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Copper Sulfate A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Corn Oil C A C C NS C A A A A A A A
Cotton Seed Oil A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Creosote (Coal Tar) C C A C NS NS A A A A A A A
Cresol C C A C NS NS A A A A A A A
Crude Oil A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Cumene NS NS NS NS NS C A A A A NS NS NS
Cyclohexane C A A C NS C A A A A A A A
Cyclohexanone NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Detergent Solutions A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Diacetone Alcohol C A A C A C A A A A A A A
Diazomethane NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A NS NS NS
Dibenzyl Ether C NS C C NS NS A A A A A NS NS
Dibutylamine C C C C NS C A A A A C C C
1,4-Dichlorobenzene NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
3,3-Dichlorobenzidene NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A NS NS NS
Dichlorobenzidene NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A NS NS NS
1,1-Dichloroethylene NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Dichloroethyl Ether NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A C NS NS
Dichloromethane NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A NS NS
Diesel Fuel A A A A C C A A A A A A A
Diethyl Carbonate NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A NS NS
Dimethyl Acetamide NS NS C NS NS NS A A A A C C C
Dimethylformamide (DMF) NS NS C NS NS NS A A A A NS NS NS
Dioxane NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A C C
Dowtherm A, E C NS C C NS NS A A A A A A A
Epichlorohydrin NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A C C
Ethane A A A A C C A A A A A A A
Ethyl Acetate C C C C C NS A A A A A A A
Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Ethylbenzene NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Ethylchloride C C A C NS NS A A A A A A A
Ethylene A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A

*Durlon 9000 is listed in Pamphlet 95 of the Chlorine Institute as an acceptable gasket material for dry chlorine (liquid and gas) service. Gaskets for chlorine or
oxygen service should be cleaned before installation.
DURLON Chemical Resistance Chart Page 18

DURLON FLEXIBLE
DURLON COMPRESSED SHEET DURLON PTFE
GRAPHITE
Joint
7900 9000 Sealant CFG
FLUID 7950 8300 8400 8500 8600 8700 9000N 9200W 9400 9600 FGS95 FGL316 FGT316
Ethylene Glycol A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Ethyl Ether C C C C NS C A A A A A A A
Ethylene Oxide NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Fatty Acids A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Ferric Chloride A A A A A A A A A A A NS NS
Ferrous Chloride A A A A A A A A A A A NS NS
Fluorine (Gas, Liquid) NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS C NS NS
Formaldehyde A A C A C C A A A A A A A
Formic Acid C A A A A A A A A A A A A
Freon (See Refrigerants) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel Oil A A A A C C A A A A A A A
Gas Natural A A A A NS A A A A A A A A
Gasoline A A A A NS NS A A A A A A A
Glucose A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Glycerin (Glycerol) A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Green Sulfate Liquor C C A C NS C A A A A C C C
Glycol A A A A A A A A A A A C C
Heptane A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Hexane A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Hydraulic Oil (mineral) A A A A C C A A A A A A A
Hydraulic Oil (phosp. ester) C C C C NS NS A A A A A A A
Hydrazine C C A C C C A A A A A A A
Hydrochloric Acid, 30% NS NS C NS NS NS A A A A A NS NS
Hydrochloric Acid, Conc NS NS C NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Hydrofluoric Acid<150F NS NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A
Hydrofluoric Acid>150F NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A
Hydrogen A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Hydrogen Chloride, (dry) NS A NS NS NS NS A A A A A NS NS
Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A NS NS
Hydrogen Peroxide, 10% C C C C C C A A A A C C C
Hydrogen Sulfide (dry) C A A C C A A A A A A A A
Hydrogen Sulfide, (wet) C C C C NS C A A A A A A A
Hydroquinone NS NS NS NS C NS A A A A A A A
Iodine A A A A A NS A A A A NS NS NS
Isobutane A A A A NS C A A A A A C C
Isooctane A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Isopropyl Alcohol A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Jet Fuel A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Kerosene A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Lacquer Solvents NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Lactic Acid A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Linseed Oil A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Lubricating Oil A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Magnesium Chloride A A A A A A A A A A A NS NS
Magnesium Hydroxide A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Magnesium Sulfate A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Maleic Acid A A A A C NS A A A A A A A
Maleic Anhydride NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A NS NS NS
Mercuric Chloride A A A A A C A A A A NS NS NS
Mercury A A A A A A A A A A C C C
Methane A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Methylacrylic Acid C C C C C C A A A A C NS NS
Methyl Alcohol A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Methylene Chloride NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A NS NS
Methyl Ethyl Ketone, MEK C C C C NS C A A A A A A A
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone C C C C NS C A A A A A A A
Methyl Isocyanate NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A NS NS NS
Methyl Methacrylate NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A NS NS NS
Milk A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Mineral Oil A A A A NS A A A A A A A A
Muriatic Acid NS NS C NS NS NS A A A A A NS NS
 DURLON Chemical Resistance Chart Page 19

DURLON FLEXIBLE
DURLON COMPRESSED SHEET DURLON PTFE
GRAPHITE
Joint
7900 9000 Sealant CFG
FLUID 7950 8300 8400 8500 8600 8700 9000N 9200W 9400 9600 FGS95 FGL316 FGT316
Naphtha A A A A C NS A A A A A A A
Naphthalene NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Natural Gas A A A A NS A A A A A A A A
Nickel Sulfate A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Nitric Acid, < 20% NS NS NS NS NS NS A A NS A A A A
Nitric Acid, 50% NS NS NS NS NS NS A A NS A NS NS NS
Nitrogen A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Nitrogen Dioxide NS NS NS NS NS NS A A NS A NS NS NS
Nitrogen Tetroxide NS NS NS NS NS NS A A NS A NS NS NS
Octane A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Oil, Crude A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Oil, Mineral A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Oleic Acid C C C C NS C A A A A A A A
Oleum, fuming H2SO4 NS NS NS NS NS NS A NS NS A NS NS NS
Oxalic Acid C A A C NS C A A A A A A A
Oxygen, gas NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A NS A
Oxygen, liquid* NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A NS A
Ozone NS NS NS NS NS NS A A C A NS NS NS
Paraffin A A A A C C A A A A A A A
Pentane A A A A NS C A A A A A C C
Perchloroethylene C C A A NS NS A A A A A A A
Petroleum A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Phenol NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Phosphoric Acid, <40% C C C C NS C A A A A A C C
Phthalic Acid NS NS NS NS NS C A A A A A A A
Phthalic Anhydride NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Polyacrylonitrile A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Potash A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Potassium Chloride A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Potassium Dichromate A A A A C C A A A A A A A
Potassium Hydroxide C C A C C C A A A A C C C
Potassium Nitrate C C C C C C A A C A A A A
Potassium Sulfate A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Propane A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Propylene C A A A NS NS A A A A A A A
Pydrauls, Skydrols C C C C NS NS A A A A C C C
Pyridine NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Red Sulfite Liquor NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A C C C
Red Sulfite Liquor>380F NS NS NS NS NS NS C C C C NS NS NS
Refrigerant R-11 ** A A A A NS NS A A A A A A A
Refrigerant R-12 ** A A A A C A A A A A A C C
Refrigerant R-22 ** C C C C C A A A A A A A A
Refrigerant R-113 ** A A A A C A A A A A C C C
Refrigerant HCFC 123 ** C NS C C NS C A A A A - - -
Refrigerant HCFC 124 * C NS C C NS A A A A A - - -
Refrigerant HFC 125 * C C C C NS A A A A A - - -
Refrigerant HFC 134a * A A A A C A A A A A - - -
Refrigerant HCFC 141b A A A A NS A A A A A - - -
Refrigerant HFC 236fa A A A A NS A A A A A - - -
Refrigerant Blend HP 62* A A A A NS A A A A A - - -
Refrigerant Blend HP 80 C C C C NS A A A A A - - -
Refrigerant Blend HP 81 C C C C NS A A A A A - - -
Refrigerant Blend 404a* A A A A NS A A A A A - - -
Sea Water A A A A A A A A A A A NS NS
Silver Nitrate C C A C C C A A A A A A A
Soap Solutions A A A A A A A A C A A A A
Soda Ash A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Sodium Bicarbonate A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Sodium Bisulfite A A A A A A A A A A A A A

*Gaskets for oxygen service should be cleaned before installation. **With Mineral Oil ***With Polyol Ester Oil
DURLON Chemical Resistance Chart Page 20

DURLON FLEXIBLE
DURLON COMPRESSED SHEET DURLON PTFE
GRAPHITE
Joint
7900 9000 Sealant CFG
FLUID 7950 8300 8400 8500 8600 8700 9000N 9200W 9400 9600 FGS95 FGL316 FGT316
Sodium Carbonate A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Sodium Chloride A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Sodium Hydroxide C C A C C NS A A A A C C C
Sodium Hypochlorite NS NS NS NS C C A A C A C NS NS
Sodium Nitrate A A A A C C A A A A C C C
Sodium Silicate A A A A A A A A A A A C C
Sodium Sulfate A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Sour Crude Oil A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Soybean Oil A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Steam (to 450F) A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Steam (over 450F) A A A A C C NS NS NS NS A A A
Stearic Acid A A A A C A A A A A A A A
Stoddard Solvent A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Styrene C C C C NS NS A A A A A A A
Sulfite Liquors C C A C C C A A A A A C C
Sulfur (molten) C C C C NS C A A A A A A A
Sulfur Dioxide NS NS C NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Sulfuric Acid, 20% NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A c-A NS NS
Sulfuric Acid, Conc NS NS NS NS NS NS A C A A NS NS NS
Sulfuric Acid,Conc>200F NS NS NS NS NS NS A NS NS A NS NS NS
Fuming Sulfuric Acid, Oleum NS NS NS NS NS NS A NS NS A NS NS NS
Tar A A A A C C A A A A A A A
Tetrachloroethane C C C C NS NS A A A A A A A
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Toluene NS NS NS NS NS C A A A A A A A
Transformer Oil A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Transmission Fluid A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Trichloroethylene C C C C NS NS A A A A A A A
Triethanolamine C C C C C A A A A A C C C
Turpentine A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Urea A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Varsol A A A A NS A A A A A A A A
Vegetable Oil A A A A NS C A A A A A A A
Vinegar A A A A C A A A A A A A A
Vinyl Acetate C C C C NS C A A A A A A A
Vinyl Chloride NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Water A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Whiskey and Wines A A A A A A A A A A A A A
White Sulfate Liquor A A A A A A A A A A A A A
White Spirit A A A A C C A A A A A A A
Xylene NS NS NS NS NS NS A A A A A A A
Zinc Chloride A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Zinc Nitrate C C C C C C A A C A A C C
Zinc Sulfate A A A A A A A A A A A A A

This information is a general guide for the selection of a suitable gasket material. The substances
listed above are evaluated for their effect on the gasket materials at ambient temperature (-40F to
100F, or -40C to 38C) unless stated otherwise. For unusual conditions of fluid concentrates, in-
ternal pressures or temperature consult your representative. This evaluation is based on laboratory
or field tests, or experience; however, no guarantee can be given as to the actual performance ex-
perienced by the end user.
There are several fluids used in food which can be sealed by SBR, however due to flavor pickup, we
have used C caution on these products.

This Chemical Resistance Chart supersedes and obsoletes all previously issued charts.
 DURLON - Reference Data Page 21

Cut Gasket Dimensions per ANSI B16.21-1992

Nominal Pipe Class 125/150 Class 125/150 Class 250/300 Class 250/300
Size Ring Type Full Face Ring Type Full Face
27/32 x 1-7/8 27/32 x 3-1/2 27/32 x 2-1/8 27/32 x 3-3/4
1-1/16 x 2-1/4 1-1/16 x 3-7/8 1-1/16 2-5/8 1-1/16 x 4-5/8
1 1-5/16 x 2-5/8 1-5/16 x 4-1/4 1-5/16 x 2-7/8 1-5/16 x 4-7/8
1 1-21/32 x 3 1-21/32 x 4-5/8 1-21/32 x 3-1/4 1-21/32 x 5-1/4
1 1-29/32 x 3-3/8 1-29/32 x 5 1-29/32 x 3-3/4 1-29/32 x 6-1/8
2 2-3/8 x 4-1/8 2-3/8 x 6 2-3/8 x 4-3/8 2-3/8 x 6-1/2
2 2-7/8 x 4-7/8 2-7/8 x 7 2-7/8 x 5-1/8 2-7/8 x 7-1/2
3 3-1/2 x 5-3/8 3-1/2 x 7-1/2 3-1/2 x 5-7/8 3-1/2 x 8-1/4
3 4 x 6-3/8 4 x 8-1/2 4 x 6-1/2 4 x 9
4 4-1/2 x 6-7/8 4-1/2 x 9 4-1/2 x 7-1/8 4-1/2 x 10
5 5-9/16 x 7-3/4 5-9/16 x 10 5-9/16 x 8-1/2 5-9/16 11
6 6-5/8 x 8-3/4 6-5/8 x 11 6-5/8 x 9-7/8 6-5/8 x 12-1/2
8 8-5/8 x 11 8-5/8 x 13-1/2 8-5/8 x 12-1/8 8-5/8 x 15
10 10-3/4 x 13-3/8 10-3/4 x 16 10-3/4 x 14-1/4 10-3/4 x 17-1/2
12 12-3/4 x 16-1/8 12-3/4 x 19 12-3/4 x 16-5/8 12-3/4 x 20-1/2
14 14 x 17-3/4 14 x 21 14 x 19-1/8 14 x 23
16 16 x 20-1/4 16 x 23-1/2 16 x 21-1/4 16 x 25-1/2
18 18 x 21-5/8 18 x 25 18 x 23-1/2 18 x 28
20 20 x 23-7/8 20 x 27-1/2 20 x 25-3/4 20 x 30-1/2
22 22 x 26 22 x 29-1/2 22 x 27-5/8 22 x 33
24 24 x 28-1/4 24 x 32 24 x 30-1/2 24 x 36
26 26 x 30-1/2 26 x 34-1/4
28 28 x 32-3/4 28 x 36-1/2
30 30 x 34-3/4 30 x 38-3/4
32 32 x 37 32 x 41-3/4
34 34 x 39 34 x 43-3/4
36 36 x 41-1/4 36 x 46
38 38 x 43-3/4 38 x 48-3/4
40 40 x 45-3/4 40 x 50-3/4
42 42 x 48 42 x 53
44 44 x 50-1/4 44 x 55-1/4
46 46 x 52-1/4 46 x 57-1/4
48 48 x 54-1/2 48 x 59-1/2
Note: Dimensions for pipe sizes 26 48 are per ANSI B16.47 Class 150 Series A Flanges
Dimensions given above are for reference only and should be checked prior to establishing any specification.
DURLON - Reference Data Page 22

Useful Conversion Factors

Length
1 cm = 0.3937 in.
1 mm = 0.0394 in.
1 m = 3.2802 ft.
1 in. = 1000 mils.
Volume
1 L = 1000 cm3
1 cm3 = 0.061 in.3
1 ft.3 = 1728 in.3
1 ft.3 = 28.32 L
1 US gal = 231 in.3
1 US gal = 0.8327 Imp gal
Weight
1 kg = 2.2046 lb
1 g = 0.0352 oz.
1 metric ton = 2204.6 lb
Pressure Area
1 MPa = 145.034 psi 1 cm2 = 0.155 in.2
1 N/mm2 = 1 MPa 1 m2 = 1550 in.2
1 bar = 14.504 psi 1 m2 = 10.76 ft2
1 std atm = 14.696 psi 1 ft2 = 144 in.2
1 in. Hg = 0.4912 psi 1 ft2 = 0.111 yd2
1 in. H2O = 0.0361 psi
Flow Temperature
1 US gpm = 34.28 BPD 1 oF = 1.8*(oC) +32
1 US gpm = 3.785 L/min 1 oC = (oF - 32)/1.8
1 lb/hr = 0.4536 kg/hr
1 ft3/s = 448.8 US gpm Torque
1 L/s = 127.13 ft3/hr 1 g-cm = 1150 in-lb
1 N-m = 0.738 ft-lb
Density Force
1 gm/cm3 = 62.428 lbs/ft3 1 N = 0.2248 lbf
1 kg/L = 1 gm/cm3 1 N = 0.102 kgf

Warning

Materials should never be recommended when both temperature

and pressure are at the maximum listed. Properties and applica-
tions in this handbook are typical. No application should be under-
taken by anyone without independent study and evaluation for
suitability. Never use more than one gasket in one flange joint and
never reuse a gasket. Improper use or gasket selection could
cause property damage and/or serious personal injury. Data re-
ported in this handbook is a compilation of field testing, field ser-
vice reports and/or in-house testing. While the utmost care has
gone into publishing the information contained herein, we assume
no responsibility for errors. Specifications and information con-
tained in this book are subject to change without notice. This edi-
tion cancels and obsoletes all previous editions.
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