Is rubber affected by alcohol?
When exposed to ethyl alcohol, rubber materials can soften, swell, become brittle, and/or experience a loss of strength. Ethyl alcohol can also cause rubber to swell and become sticky, which can be a major issue in certain applications where the rubber needs to maintain a snug fit.
Do alcohol wipes damage rubber?
The disadvantages of using alcohol wipes
While they're best used on hard, non-porous surfaces like stainless steel and glass, the molecules that break down the cell walls of germs can also break down the structures of materials like wood and acrylic. Even rubber and plastics can be damaged by alcohol over time.
Will isopropyl alcohol damage O rings?
In most cases isopropanol is sufficient. Acetone should not be used to clean the o-rings. Although acetone should be ok to use with PFA, it will attack the latex in gloves, which may then carry over to the o-ring. Isopropanol, but not methanol or acetone, can be used to wipe Viton o-rings clean.
Does isopropyl alcohol damage silicone rubber?
Since synthetic silicone rings are polymers, they also will not dissolve from being in contact with isopropyl alcohol. In some cases it will absorb the alcohol temporarily (swell), but once the alcohol evaporates from the ring it will return to its normal size and shape with no damage to the structure.
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