Flojet Pump Elastomers Chemical Resistance Information

  • The chemical resistance and material selection information is based on FLOJET laboratory tests, field testing programs and general data from industry source. It should be used only as a guide in the selection of pump materials.
  • Suitability for the applicant should be determined by actual use and is the full responsibility of the customer.
  • No warranty, expressed or implied, can be extended by FLOJET where failure is caused by chemical attack on pump materials.
  • Temperature, aeration, concentration, and other factors may change the effect of the specific fluid on the pump materials.
  • Data shown is based on the results at ambient temperatures, unless otherwise noted
  • Five elastomer materials are available (all suitable for pumping water):
    • The polypropylene pump housing material is resistant to a wide range of chemicals and is generally suitable for most applications.
      • EPDM: Resistance to a wide range of chemicals for general purpose use.
      • Santoprene: EPDM and Santoprene have similar chemical characteristics. Where data is not shown for Santoprene, the data for EPDM may be used as a guide.
      • Buna N: Generally suitable for oils, oil based liquids and oil emulsions.
      • Geolast: suitable for light fraction hydrocarbons and solvents. Buna and Geolast have similar chemical characteristics. Where data is not shown for Geolast, the data for Buna may be used as a guide.
      • Viton: Generally resistant to many acids and some solvents, has good high temperature properties up to 180º F (82º C) but poor low temperatures performance below 50º F (10º C).
  • In the pump description the elastomers are shown as Diaphragm / Check Valve materials. For example, a model 2100-907 12 Volt, B/V, 108 GPM has a Buna diaphragm and Viton check valves.

    NOTE: When handling corrosive chemicals, it is always advisable to flush the pump with water after each use and especially when it will remain idle for an extended period.