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Polymer & Elastomer Aging in Saltwater and Brine Environments

Seawater isn't just salty water. It's a multi-ion chemical environment that attacks polymer chains, swells seals, and changes mechanical properties in ways distilled-water tests completely miss.

🌊 Validated in seawater (3.5% NaCl), brine (up to 25% NaCl), and produced water | 🔬 Covers: VMQ silicone adhesive (Dowsil 995), MDI-PU (Sika 252, 3M 5200), EPDM, neoprene (CR) | ✅ Distinguishes distilled water vs. saline degradation rates — different predictions, different service lives

Polymer Aging in Saltwater & Brine | K-Load | Karax LLC

Predict elastomer and adhesive degradation in seawater, brine, and saline environments. K-Load — validated in ocean brine and distilled water. Free trial.

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In prediction of long-term durability

Experimental tests used for training/validation

Replacing long-weathering tests with accelerated Tests

in comparison to classic FE models of Durability