Chemical
Resistance
Chart
Chemical Resistance Data
The information below was gathered from several material and pump suppliers and a careful examination of available published information. We believe the information is fairly accurate. However, since the resistance of metals, plastics and elastomers can be affected by concentration, temperature, presence of other chemicals and other factors, this information should be considered as a general guide rather than an unqualified guarantee. Ultimately, the customer must determine the suitability of the components used in various solutions.
All recommendations assume ambient temperatures unless otherwise noted.
RATINGS
- CHEMICAL EFFECT
A - No
effect-Excellent
B - Minor
effect-Good
C - Moderate
effect-Fair
D - Severe
effect-Not recommended
FOOTNOTES
1. P.V.C.
- Satisfactory to 72ƒ F.
2. Polypropylene
- Satisfactory to 72ƒ F.
3. Polypropylene
- Satisfactory to 120ƒ F.
4. Buna-N
- Satisfactory for "O" Rings
5. Polyacetal
- Satisfactory to 72ƒ F.
6. Ceramag
- Satisfactory to 72ƒ F.
The ratings
for these materials are based upon the chemical resistance only. Added
consideration must be given to component selections when the chemical is
abrasive, viscous in nature, or has a Specific Gravity greater than 1.1.
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| A
- No effect - Excellent 1. P.V.C. - Satisfactory to 72ƒ F.
B - Minor effect - Good 2. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 72ƒ F. C - Moderate effect - Fair 3. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 120ƒ F. D - Severe effect - Not recommended 4. Buna-N - Satisfactory for "O" Rings 5. Polyacetal - Satisfactory to 72ƒ F. 6. Ceramag - Satisfactory to 72ƒ F. |
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