DuPont™ Kalrez® Seals for the Oil & Gas Industry

Rising reservoir pressures and temperatures demand the most resilient of sealing materials. Trust the brand with more than 30 years of experience formulating and developing seals for the oil and gas industry. Both above and below ground, Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) seals deliver proven reliability in extended lifetime services.

The scientists at DuPont™ have developed Kalrez® seals that can offer Rapid Gas Decompression (RGD) resistance to ISO, Norsok and Total industry certifications—while also resisting the harshest well fluid environments. These include both arctic surface conditions and high downhole temperatures and pressures.

Kalrez® Oil & Gas Product Selection Guide

By Application Type

TypeChemical EnvironmentApplications requirementsSuggested products
DRILLING
Drilling ToolsAggressive corrosion inhibitors within
drilling fluids
Sour environment (H2S)
Hydrocarbons
CO2
High pH well kill fluids
Water/steam
RGD resistance
Extrusion resistance
High Pressure up to 309 MPa
(45,000 psi)
High and low temperature
Kalrez® 0090
Kalrez® Spectrum™ 7090
for short term
Intervention ToolsAggressive corrosion inhibitors within
Drilling fluids,
Sour gas (H2S)
Hydrocarbons
CO2
High pH well kill fluids
Water/steam
Strong acids (Formation opening)
RGD resistance
Extrusion resistance
High Pressure up to 309 MPa
(45,000 psi)
High and low temperature
Kalrez® 0090
MWD/LWDAggressive corrosion inhibitors within
Drilling fluids,
Sour gas (H2S)
Hydrocarbons
CO2
High pH well kill fluids
Water/steam
RGD resistance
Extrusion resistance
High Pressure up to 309 MPa
(45,000 psi)
High and low temperature
Kalrez® 0090
Kalrez® Spectrum™ 6375
if no RGD resistance
required
COMPLETION
Packing ElementsAggressive corrosion inhibitors within
Drilling fluids
Sour environment (H2S)
Hydrocarbons
CO2
High pH well kill fluids
Water/steam
Extrusion resistance
Permanent, moveable or
retrievable
High Pressure up to 309 MPa
(45,000 psi)
high and low temperature
V-ring sets / chevron sets
Kalrez® 3065
PackersAggressive corrosion inhibitors within
Drilling fluids
Sour environment (H2S)
Hydrocarbons
CO2
High pH well kill fluids
Water/steam
Extrusion resistance
Permanent, moveable or
retrievable
High Pressure up to 309 MPa
(45,000 psi)
High and low temperature
Kalrez® 0090
Formation
Evaluation
Aggressive corrosion inhibitors within
Drilling fluids
Sour environment (H2S)
Hydrocarbons
CO2
Water/steam
RGD resistance
Extrusion resistance
High Pressure up to 309 MPa
(45,000 psi)
High and low temperature
Kalrez® 0090
PRODUCTION
Electric
Submersible Pump
(ESP)
High temperature water and steam
Aggressive corrosion inhibitors
Sour environment (H2S)
Hydrocarbons
CO2
Extrusion resistance
High temperature
Maximise pump life
Kalrez® Spectrum™ 6375
Enhanced Oil
Recovery (EOR)
Water/steam
Water/Steam injection compatibility
Biocides
Methanol
High temperature steam
resistance
High Pressure up to 309 MPa
(45,000 psi)
Extrusion resistance
Kalrez® 0090
Enhanced Oil
Recovery (EOR)
Carbon dioxide
CO2 compatibilityHigh and low temperature
RGD resistance
Extrusion resistance
High Pressure up to 309 MPa
(45,000 psi)
Kalrez® 0090
Enhanced Oil
Recovery (EOR)
Sour gas
Extreme sour gas (H2S) compatibilityHigh and low temperature
RGD resistance
Extrusion resistance
High Pressure up to 309 MPa
(45,000 psi)
Kalrez® 0090
Christmas TreeAggressive corrosion inhibitors
Sour environment (H2S)
Hydrocarbons
CO2
Water/steam
Control fluids
High and low temperature
RGD resistance,
Extrusion resistance
High Pressure up to 309 MPa
(45,000 psi)
Kalrez® 0090
Kalrez® Spectrum™ 0040
if no RGD resistance
required
Pipeline Valves
Ball valves
Aggressive corrosion inhibitors
Sour environment (H2S)
Hydrocarbons
CO2
High and low temperature
RGD resistance
Extrusion resistance
Kalrez® 0090
Kalrez® Spectrum™ 6375
Subsea EquipmentHigh pressure water
Aggressive corrosion inhibitors
Sour environment (H2S)
Hydrocarbons
CO2
Methanol
Biocides
Work with high hydrostatic
pressures externally as well as
internal well bore pressures
Low temperature
RGD resistance
Electrical insulation
Kalrez® 0090
Kalrez® Spectrum™ 0040
if no RGD resistance
required
RisersAggressive corrosion inhibitors within
drilling fluids
Sour environment (H2S)
Hydrocarbons
CO2
High pH well kill fluids.
Water/steam
RGD resistance
Extrusion resistance
High Pressure
Kalrez® 0090
Kalrez® Spectrum™0040
if RGD resistance not
required.
Monitoring/LoggingAggressive corrosion inhibitors within
drilling fluids
Sour gas (H2S)
Hydrocarbons
CO2
High pH well kill fluids
Water/steam
High Pressure up to 309 MPa
(45,000 psi)
High and low temperature
Kalrez® Spectrum™ 0040
Kalrez® 0090 if RGD
resistance required
OTHER
Electrical
connectors
Aggressive corrosion inhibitors within
drilling fluids,
Sour environment (H2S)
Hydrocarbons
CO2
High pH well kill fluids
Water/steam
Low electrical conductivity
High and low temperatures
High Pressure up to 309 MPa
(45,000 psi)
Kalrez® Spectrum™ 6375

Physical Properties

UnitKalrez®
0090
Kalrez®
6375
Kalrez®
7090
Kalrez®
0040
Kalrez®
3065
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
Maximum Application
Temperature2,
°C
°F
250
482
275
527
325
617
220
428
288
550
Hardness3Shore
A
9575907090
50% Modulus4MPa
psi
14.18
2057
-
-
15.51
2250
-
-
Not
applicable
100% Modulus4MPa
psi
-
-
7.23
1049
-
-
6.60
957
-
-
Tensile Strength @
Break4
MPa
psi
19.5
2800
15.1
2200
22.7
3300
13.7
2000
24.1
3500
Elongation @ Break4%801707518030
Compression Set5,
Pellet, 70 hrs. @ 204°C
Pellet
AS568-
214
19
33
25
30
12
-
-
41
Not
applicable
TR-10°C
°F
-7.4
19
-3.8
25
-5
23
-17
1
-
-

Certifications

CERTIFICATIONSKalrez® 0090
NORSOK M-710 (Rev. 2)Annex A✓
Annex B✓
ISO 23939-2RGD✓
Sour Gas✓
TOTAL GS EP PVV 142 (Rev. 5)CSD 5.33✓
CSD 6.99✓

Seal Type Availability

SEAL TYPE AVAILABILITYKalrez®
0090
Kalrez®
6375
Kalrez®
7090
Kalrez®
0040
Kalrez®
3065
O-ring✓✓✓✓
Vrings✓✓✓✓✓
Boots✓
T-Seal✓✓✓
Packers✓
Seal with embedded
anti-extrusion device
✓
OtherPlease Contact DuPont for Additional Information

Kalrez® Oil & Gas Product Overviews

Kalrez® 0090

Exceptional general purpose compound. Delivers durable, reliable sealing in applications that require RGD properties combined with high hardness and high modulus.

Application areas include:

  • Downhole equipment (such as drilling and completion tools)
  • Industrial equipment (including pumps and valves)

Properties & features:

  • Certified by two independent labs to meet rigorous requirements for resistance to RGD
  • Chemical resistance: NORSOK M-710 Rev 2 Sour Fluid aging resistance certification provided by MERL (UK)
  • Broad temperature capability & outstanding RGD resistance: Retains high levels of resilience up to temperatures as high as 250 °C (482 °F) and down to –21 °C (–5.8 °F). Under pressurized sealing conditions, Kalrez® 0900 has demonstrated low temperature performance down to –40 °C (–40 °F) in customer laboratory tests. Highest rating of “0000” (meaning no damage) in severe test conditions.

Kalrez® Spectrum™ 6375

Outstanding performance and longer life over a broad temperature range, in the widest possible range of chemicals

Properties & features:

  • Excellent choice for use in aggressive chemicals: acids, bases, amines, steam, highly alkaline solutions and more
  • Designed for continuous upper service temperature of 275°C (527°F)

Kalrez® Spectrum™ 7090

For use in applications requiring high hardness/higher modulus properties

Properties & features:

  • Excellent mechanical properties including:
    • RGD resistance
    • Seal force retention
    • Compression set resistance
    • Response to temperature cycling effects
  • Suited for both static and dynamic sealing applications, especially those that require extrusion resistance at higher temperatures
  • Outstanding chemical resistance and thermal stability
  • Suggested maximum application temperature: 325 °C (617 °F). Short excursions to higher temperatures may be possible.

Kalrez® Spectrum™ 0040

For low temperature environments where elasticity and significant chemical resistance are required.

Properties & features:

  • Chemical resistance close to Kalrez® Spectrum™ 6375—the reference in the chemical processing industry
  • Proprietary polymer and cure technology enables low temperature sealing performance (-42°C) typically unattainable from other FFKM parts
  • Can also operate at temperatures up to 220°C

Kalrez® 3065

Mechanical properties and good all-round chemical resistance make this the best choice for many oil and gas well applications. Normally used for V-rings and other custom parts rather than O-rings.

Properties & features:

  • Designed to function without extrusion under extreme pressure
  • Excellent resistance to sour oil and amines
  • Upper service temperature of 288 °C (550 °F)
  • Can remove the need for back-up rings with correct design

Kalrez Oil & Gas Products, C&B Equipment, INC.

C&B Equipment Is a Licensed Kalrez® Distributor

C&B Equipment is proud to be a Licensed Distributor of Kalrez parts®. The superior performance of these seals helps you increase your uptime—the mission that guides everything we do. Contact us today for your standard or custom Kalrez® parts.

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Kalrez Oil & Gas Products, C&B Equipment, INC.
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