Detroiter Service Listing
Maximum Temperature Limitation 250°
Fibreflex “Detroiter” is tough, pliable and compressible Protein Binder-treated fibre sheet packing used for flange gaskets in sealing fluids or gases as listed below. Fibreflex “Detroiter” is glycerine treated, which prevents flange adhesion and corrosion.
*Fibreflex makes no express or implied recommendations for use of its materials. This list is offered only as a guide and we strongly recommend testing be performed in your application prior to approval.
| Acetone | Fuel Oil | Prestone (Antifreeze) |
| Alcohol | Gas Illuminating | Propylene Glycol |
| Aninal Fats & Oils | Gasoline | Pyranol A13B3B |
| Benzene (Benzol) | Gylcerine | Skydrol 500B |
| Benzine (Gasoline) | Greases | Skydrol 7000B |
| Bunker Oil | Hydrogen | Soap |
| Butane | Hydrogen Sulphide | Sperry Oil |
| Butyl Acetate | Inerteen 70-30 | Super VM&P Naphtha |
| Carbon Dioxide | Inks | Toluol |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | Kerosene | Transformer Oil |
| Chlorinated Solvents | Lacquers and Thinners | Trichloroethylene |
| Cresol | Linseed Oil | Tricresyl Phosphate |
| Detergents | Lubricating Oil | Triethylene Glycol (Neutral Grade) |
| Dibutyl Phthalate | Methyl Choride (Refrigerant) | Turpentine |
| DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate) | Methyl Isobutyl Detone (MIBK) | Varnish |
| Dry Cleaning Fluid | Naphtha, Petroleum | Vegetable Oil |
| Ether | Naphtha, Coal Tar | Water |
| Ethyl Acetate | Paints | Wood Alcohol |
| Ethylene Glycol | Petroleum | Xylol |
| Formaldehyde | Phenol |
The use of FIBREFLEX materials in sealing the following is UNSATISFACTORY and is NOT recommended:
| Acids (Inorganic) | Freon 12 & 22 | Silicate of Soda |
| Alkalies | Nitric Acid (Dilute) | Suphuric Acid (Dilute) |
| Ammonia | Nitro Benzine | Steam |
| Hydrochloric Acid | Oxygen |
Note: In order to prevent possible dimensional instability, it is recommended that gaskets and other cut parts be protected from wide changes in humidity and temperature.
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