Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) service
Material Compatibility
Nitrile (NBR) for Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
Is Nitrile (NBR) the right valve material for Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)? The engineering rating, the conditions that limit it, and the better alternatives.
Fair
Is Nitrile (NBR) compatible with Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)?
For Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) (CO₂) valve service, Nitrile (NBR) is fair — acceptable with limits. CO₂ causes explosive decompression in NBR at pressure cycling. Use HNBR or PTFE.
Better materials for Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
Higher-rated options for this service, from the compatibility data.
All rated materials for Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
Reviewed by Materials Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Metallurgy & Materials SelectionLast reviewed: 20 June 2026
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