Rapid pressure reduction during tool retrieval or well operations causes dissolved gases within elastomeric seals to expand creating internal blisters, cracks, or complete seal failure. Explosive decompression (ED) commonly occurs with CO2, natural gas, or nitrogen under high pressure. ED testing per NACE TM0187 or ISO 23936 evaluates material resistance by exposing seals to high-pres... https://globalsealstech.com/product-category/oil-gas-seals/downhole-completion-tools-seals/