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