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Classes of Substances |
HDPE |
LDPE |
PC |
PMMA |
PP |
PS |
PSF |
PTFE |
PVDF |
TPX* |
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at Room Temperature |
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Acids, Dilute |
E |
E |
E |
G |
E |
E |
E |
E |
E |
E |
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Acids, Strong and Concentrated |
E |
E |
N |
N |
E |
F |
G |
E |
E |
E |
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Alcohols, Aliphatic |
E |
E |
G |
N |
E |
E |
G |
E |
E |
E |
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Aldehydes |
G |
G |
F |
G |
G |
N |
F |
E |
E |
G |
|
Bases |
E |
E |
N |
F |
E |
E |
E |
E |
E |
E |
|
Esters |
G |
G |
N |
N |
G |
N |
N |
E |
G |
G |
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Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic |
G |
F |
F |
G |
G |
N |
G |
E |
E |
F |
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Hydrocarbons, Areomatic |
G |
F |
N |
N |
F |
N |
N |
E |
E |
F |
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Hydrocarbons, Halogenated |
F |
N |
N |
N |
F |
N |
N |
E |
N |
N |
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Ketones |
G |
G |
N |
N |
G |
N |
N |
E |
N |
F |
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Oxidizing Agents, Strong |
F |
F |
N |
N |
F |
N |
G |
E |
G |
F |
Chemical Resistance Classification
E=Excellent-30 Days of constant exposure cause no damage. Plastics may even tolerate for years.
G= Good-Little or no damage after 30 days of constant exposure to the reagent.
F= Fair- Some effect after 7 days of constant exposure to the reagent like crazing, cracking, loss of strength or discoloration.
N=Not Recommended- Not for continuous use. Immediate damage may occur.
Resin Code
HDPE : High Density Polyethylene
LDPE : Low Density Polyethylene
PC : Polycarbonate
PMMA : Polymethyl Methacrylate
PP : Polypropylene
PS : Polystyrene
PSF : Polysulfone
PTFE : Polytetrafluoroethylene
PVDF : Polyvinylidene fluoride
TPX* : Polymethylpentene