Common Head Gasket Material Can Be Dangerous When Heated
Common Head Gasket Material Can Be Dangerous When Heated
I wanted to share some great information I recently came across in a Detroit DD Platform article. A commonly used type of O-ring and gasket material is Viton® Fluoroelastomer, made by the DuPont Company. If this material is heated to more than 600°F (316°C), as in a cylinder failure, or catches on fire, the material can break down into Hydrofluoric Acid. This can be extremely dangerous to the technician if handled, and can cause further damage as a corrosive, so use care around this material!
Technicians can click the link for a list of DuPont Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents. You can also find them using the “MSDS Finder” on the DuPont website: https://www.dupont.com/.
