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N-10

Technical

DPL417

877.963.4966 •

dixonvalve.com

N

Ratings

Metal

1 = Excellent

2 = Good

3 = Fair

X = Not Recommended

- = Contact Dixon

®

Non-Metal

A = Acceptable

X = Not Recommended

- = Contact Dixon

®

Gasket/Seal Material

T = PTFE

V = FKM

E = EPDM, EPR

N = Neoprene

B = Buna N

1. Ratings given are based at

70°F (21°C)

. Chemical compatibility varies greatly with temperature. For applications at

temperatures other than

70°F (21°C)

, contact Dixon

®

for recommendations at 800.355.1991 or email

engineering@dixonvalve.com

.

2. Gasket / seal materials are not necessarily listed in order of preference.

3. Chemical resistance of a material does not necessarily indicate the suitability of a fitting in a given application due to

variables such as improper clamp and coupling application, special hose construction, gasket material, etc.

Corrosion Resistance of Coupling Material

The data on the following pages has been compiled from generally available sources and should not be relied upon without

consulting and following the specific recommendations of the manufacturer regarding particular coupling materials.

Special caution should be taken when handling hazardous materials.