Chemical Resistance - Information Sheet

Key:
Resistance tests by immersion at 20°C -

+   Resistance good
±   Resistance limited
-    Resistance poor


  Epoxy Epoxy-
Polyester
Polyester
  Fresh Water + + +
  Salt Water + + +
  Sulphuric Acid 10% + + +
  Sulphuric Acid. Conc. - - -
  Hydrochloric Acid 10% + + +
  Hydrochloric Acid. Conc. ± ± ±
  Nitric Acid 10% ± - -
  Nitric Acid. Conc. - - -
  Phosphoric Acid 50% + + +
  Caustic Soda 10% + ± +
  Caustic Soda 30% + - ±
  Ammonia 10% ± ± ±
  Acetic Acid 10% + + +
  Tartaric Acid 5% + + +
  Lactic Acid 10% + + +
  Ethyl Alchohol 96% + + +
  Mehyl ethyl ketone ± - -
  Acetone; - ± -
  Petroleum + + +
  Trichloroethylene - - -
  Glycerine + + +
  Triethylamine + + +
  Toulene + ± ±
  Methyl Chloride - - -
  Hydrogen Peroxide 3% ± - -
  Cyclohexanone - - -
  Linseed Oil + + +
  Penetrating Oil + + +




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