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Butadiene

Other Names: Vinylethylene
Formula: H
2C: CHHC: CH2
Sp. Gr.: 0.62
Viscosity: Water-thin

Remarks: Colorless gas with mild aromatic odor, easily liquefied, 1.21 BAR / 17.6 PSI, extremely flammable, soluble in alcohol, polymerizes easily, b. p. -5ºC / -23ºF, vapor pressure 17.6 PSI @ 0ºC / 32ºF. Used in the formulation of styrene-butadiene and nitrile-butadiene rubbers; latex paints; rocket fuels.

Pump Notes:  Cast iron construction is satisfactory. Viton® elastomers are recommended. Use a mechanical seal or sealless design because of the hazardous nature of this product.

Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers®, L.L.C.