Torlon Chemical Resistance
Side by Side Material Comparison Chemical Resistance Chart (Note: Large File)
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CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES |
COMMENTS |
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Acids,
Weak (acetic, dilute HCl) |
Acceptable
Service |
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Acids,
Strong (conc. HCl or sulfuric) |
Limited
Service |
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Alkalies,
Weak (dilute NaOH) |
Limited
Service |
|
Alkalies,
Strong (conc. NaOH) |
Unnacceptable |
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Hydrocarbons,
Aromatic (toluene) |
Acceptable
Service |
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Hydrocarbons,
Aliphatic (gasoline) |
Acceptable
Service |
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Ketones,
Esters (acetone) |
Acceptable
Service |
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Ethers
(diethyl ether, THF) |
Acceptable
Service |
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Chlorinated
Solvents (methylene chloride) |
Acceptable
Service |
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Alcohols
(methanol, anti-freeze) |
Acceptable
Service |
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Inorganic
Salt Solutions (NaCl, KCl) |
Acceptable
Service |
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Continuous
Sunlight |
Limited
Service |
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Steam |
Unnacceptable |