GAZGUARD 026

FKM RGD approved

General description: Peroxide cured and carbon black reinforced Fluorcarbon Terpolymer based compound and
offers excellent resistance to Rapid Gas Decompression (RGD). Gazguard 026 has been designed with
outstanding mechanical properties for this polymer type.
Properties: In addition to excellent resistance to a wide range aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and solvents,
Gazguard 026 offers good compression resistance and high elongation coupled with good extrusion resistance
and optimised performance in high pressure gas applications.
Temperature capability: -13C (9F) to 210C (410F) in air (higher temperatures possible in non oxidising
media)
Colour: Dark grey
Cross linking: Peroxide
O-rings (AS 316) 21,59 x 5,33 squeezed with 15% nominal compression
Minimum sealing temperature -28C
140 +/- 5 bar

N2-pressure

Initial Property
Hardness

(ASTM D 2240)

Tensile strength

(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)

Elongation at break

(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)

Modulus at 100% elongation

(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)

TR10

(ISO 2921)

DSC

(DIN 53765)

Gehman T70 Modulus

Typical value
92

MPa

17

Psi

2465

207

MPa

10

Psi

1450

-12

10

-19

-4

-16

3.2

24 hours @ 200C (392F)

29

72 hours @ 200C (392F)

44

(ISO 1432)

Compression set
(ISO 815 / ASTM D 395)

Units
Shore A

Air ageing: 72 hours @250C (482F)

Change in hardness

(ASTM D 2240)

Shore A

Change in tensile strength

(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)

-29

Change in elongation at break

(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)

20

Fluid immersion testing: Fuel C 72 hours @23C (73F)

Change in hardness

(ASTM D 2240)

Shore A

Change in tensile strength

(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)

-15

Change in elongation at break

(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)

(ISO 1817)

Change in volume

This is an uncontrolled copy and will not be updated.

Revision: 4

Date: April/2013

GAZGUARD 026
Fluid immersion testing: Oil No. 3 (IRM 903) 72 hours @150C (302F)
Change in hardness

(ASTM D 2240)

Shore A

Change in tensile strength

(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)

-10

Change in elongation at break

(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)

(ISO 1817)

Change in volume

Fluid immersion testing: Oil No. 1 (IRM 901) 72 hours @150C (302F)
Change in hardness
Change in tensile strength
Change in elongation at break
Change in volume

(ASTM D 2240)
(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)
(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)
(ISO 1817)

Shore A
%
%
%

1
1
2
0

Fluid immersion testing: Water 72 hours @98C (208F)

Change in hardness

(ASTM D 2240)

Shore A

Change in tensile strength

(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)

-14

Change in elongation at break

(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)

(ISO 1817)

Change in volume

Fluid immersion testing: 96% Methanol + 4% Water 72 hours @40C (104F)

Change in hardness

(ASTM D 2240)

Shore A

-13

Change in tensile strength

(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)

-38

Change in elongation at break

(ISO 37 / ASTM D 412)

13

(ISO 1817)

Change in volume

Rapid Gas Decompression (RGD) validation: The compound has been subjected to full 10 cycle RGD testing
at MERL UK independent test facility in accordance with Norsok M-710 rev 2. Test conditions were 90% Methane/
10% Carbon dioxide gas at 100 C and 150 Bar test pressure. The highest possible rating of 0000 was achieved
with no visible external or internal damage. A certificate is available on request.

The given values are based on a limited number of standard ISO tests on test pieces cut from laboratory test sheets. The data from finished moulded parts may
deviate from the quoted values depending on manufacturing process and part geometry. Information in this publication and otherwise supplied to users is given in
good faith, but because of factors which are outside our knowledge and control and effect the use of products, no warranty is given or implied with respect to such
information. Specifications are subject to change without notice. statements of operating limits quoted in this publication are not an indication that these values can
be applied simultaneously.

This is an uncontrolled copy and will not be updated.

Revision: 4

Date: April/2013