3M™ Dyneon™ Fluoroelastomer BRE 7231 is a Base Resistant Fluoroelastomer containing 60% fluorine. It is a bisphenol cured terpolymer and is categorized as a type 4 FKM per ASTM D1418. This product offers improved resistance to high amine containing oils and lubes, coolants and transmission fluids as compared to Type 1 and Type 2 FKM’s. Possible applications for BRE 7231 are engine, transmission, transfer case or differential shaft seals or as a rubber coating for cylinder head gaskets, where multifluid resistance to engine oils and coolants is required- Composition: Terpolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, propylene and vinylidene fluoride
- Improved resistance to new types of amine containing automotive fluids and other basic chemicals
- Improved low temperature sealing performance
- Application targets: bonded shaft seals and other molded goods
- Excellent processability and metal adhesion
- Process targets: injection, transfer and compression molding
- Proprietary incorporated cure technology
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