Fomblin W500

Fomblin® W 500 prioritizes safety and performance. Its PFPE base oil makes it chemically inert to oxygen and offers exceptional resistance to chemicals and solvents. Furthermore, it boasts excellent anti-wear properties, protecting machinery wear and tear. With no flash point and non-toxic behavior, Fomblin® W 500 ensures safe use.

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Chemical Resistance:

• High Purity: Essentially free of impurities, minimizing contamination risks in sensitive equipment.
• Chlorine Resistant: Withstands exposure to chlorine without degradation, making it suitable for bleach manufacturing, water treatment, and chlorine-handling environments.
• Sour Gas Resistant: Can handle exposure to sour gases like hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide, common in oil and gas production. This makes it valuable for downhole tools, wellhead components, and other equipment used in harsh oil and gas environments.
• Good Glycol Resistance: Compatible with glycols used in antifreeze and hydraulic fluids, allowing use in components exposed to these fluids like pumps and heat exchangers.
• Bio-Fuel Resistant: Resistant to degradation by biofuels, making it suitable for use in biofuel production and storage facilities.
• Fuel Resistant: Compatible with various fuels, including gasoline and diesel, allowing its use in fuel system components like seals and O-rings.
• Alkali Resistant: Can withstand exposure to alkaline solutions, making it valuable in applications like chemical processing and cleaning solutions.
• Acid Resistant: Resistant to attack by acids, which broadens its range of applications in chemical plants and other environments with acidic substances.
• Alcohol Resistant: Unaffected by alcohols, allowing for use in applications involving alcoholic beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning solutions.
• Mineral/Synthetic Oil Resistant: Compatible with both mineral and synthetic oils, making it a versatile choice for lubrication applications across various industries.
• Detergent Resistant: Can withstand exposure to detergents, which is beneficial for applications involving cleaning processes or harsh environments.
• Hydrolysis Resistant: Resistant to breakdown by water, ensuring its stability and performance in humid or wet environments.

Physical Properties:

• Low Moisture Absorption: Absorbs minimal moisture, making it suitable for use in humid environments or applications requiring precise moisture control.
• Non Flammable: Will not ignite or burn, enhancing safety in applications around heat or potential ignition sources.
• Light Stabilized: Resistant to degradation caused by light exposure, ensuring long-term performance even in outdoor applications.
• Transparency: May be clear or slightly translucent, depending on the specific grade.
• Radiation (Gamma) Resistant: Information Not Provided on the specific resistance level, but some applications may benefit this property. Refer to the product datasheet for confirmation.
• Low Temperature Flexibility: Maintains flexibility at low temperatures, allowing for use in cold weather conditions or applications requiring low-temperature operation.
• Good Thermal Stability: Performs well at high temperatures without significant change in properties, making it suitable for demanding thermal environments.
• High Heat Resistant: Can withstand exposure to very high temperatures, allowing for use in applications involving extreme heat.

Applications of Fomblin W500