Oil exploration and extraction involves working within some of the most challenging conditions in any industry. Sealing solutions must perform in extremely harsh environments: extreme temperatures, high pressure levels, aggressive chemicals, and more. And with every oil and gas application, there is the constant threat of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), commonly referred to as sour gas. Sour gas is commonly found in poorly ventilated areas without the presence of oxygen. The corrosive nature of hydrogen sulfide can be detrimental to oil extraction equipment components, especially seals. The corrosion can cause premature equipment failures. With the stakes so high for your people and your equipment, H2S resistant elastomers are critically important.