DuPont™ Kalrez® Spectrum™ 7075
High Temperature Resistance & Low Compression Set
Technical Information - Rev. 1, July 2019
Product Description
DuPont™ Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer parts are the material of choice for mechanical seals, valves, flanges and other demanding
chemical and hydrocarbon processing applications.
Kalrez® Spectrum™ 7075 is positioned in the Kalrez® Spectrum™ family of products which are designed for the chemical processing
industry. Compound 7075 offers enhanced physical performance properties including very low compression set (Figure 1).
Typical Physical Properties1 Thermal, Chemical, and
Mechanical Performance
Color Black
Hardness2, Shore A 75 Kalrez® Spectrum™ 7075 is designed for general-purpose use as
O-rings or custom sealing components in the chemical and
100% Modulus3, MPa (psi) 11.23 (1629)
hydrocarbon processing industries. It is a carbon black-filled
Tensile at Break3, MPa (psi) 17.91 (2598) compound with mechanical properties designed for improved
Elongation at Break3, % 160 sealing performance in temperature cycling applications. 7075
Compression Set4, % has improved thermal resistance that extends maximum service
70 hr at 204 °C (400 °F) 10 temperature to 327 °C (620 °F). It is not suggested for use in
Compression Set5, % severe aqueous and amine applications where Kalrez®
70 hr at 204 °C (400 °F) 13 Spectrum™ 6375 remains the preferred compound. As always,
Max. Service Temp.6, °C (°F) 327 (620) we recommend the specific chemicals, service temperature and
pressure be reviewed for the optimal compound selection in
Lowest Service Temp.6, °C (°F) -18 (-0.4)
each application.
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Not to be used for specifications
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ASTM D2240 (Pellet test specimens)
3 ASTM D412 (Dumbbell test specimens) Kalrez® Spectrum™ 7075 offers very low compression set as
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ASTM D395B, (Pellet test specimens) measured by ASTM D395 to predict heat resistance. DuPont
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ASTM D395B D395B & D1414, (AS568 K214 O-ring test specimens) compression set testing extends the standard ASTM 70-hour
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DuPont proprietary test method; performance will vary with seal design and protocol to include 336 and 672-hour compression set testing,
application specifics which better predicts long-term O-ring performance. Lower
Figure 1. Compression Set at 204 °C compression set results in improved sealing and longer service
life.
Applications
DuPont™ Kalrez® Spectrum™ 7075, with its low compression set, is a great choice for today’s smaller and lighter mechanical seals,
which are expected to perform as efficiently as larger mechanical seals. The smaller mechanical seal designs, with reduced spring force
retention, put additional demands on elastomeric O-rings with reduced cross sections. The smaller cross section O-rings are more prone
to compression set which can reduce their functional effectiveness, thereby reducing the operability of the mechanical seal.
Quick connector couplings also benefit from the outstanding compression set of Kalrez® Spectrum™ 7075 and its enhanced
temperature cycling capabilities. Combined with low swell in a wide range of chemicals, this compound ensures reliable performance
of modern fluids handling systems.
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Chemical Resistance to: Kalrez® Spectrum™ 7075 Kalrez® Spectrum™ 4079 Kalrez® Spectrum™ 6375
Aromatic/Aliphatic Oils ++++ ++++ ++++
Acids ++++ ++++ ++++
Bases ++ ++ ++++
Alcohols ++++ ++++ ++++
Aldehydes ++++ +++ +++
Amines ++ + ++++
Ethers ++++ ++++ ++++
Esters ++++ ++++ ++++
Ketones ++++ ++++ ++++
Steam/Hot Water x x +++
Strong Oxidizers ++ ++ ++
Ethylene Oxide +++ x ++++
Hot Air ++++ ++++ +++
++++ = Excellent +++ = Very Good ++ = Good + = Fair X = Not Recommended
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