Comparison Chart of Common Extruded Compounds to Chemicals
Comparison-Resistance to Industrial Chemicals
(Test Method - ASTM D-543 except temperature raised to 80°C for 7 days.)
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XLPE
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Neoprene
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PVC
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Poly-
Ethylene
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EPR
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EPDM
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Sulfuric Acid (30%)
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High |
High |
High |
High |
High |
High |
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Sodium Hydroxide (10%)
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High |
High |
High |
High |
Good |
Good |
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Ethyl Alcohol
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High |
High |
Good |
Good |
High |
High |
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Acetone (60°C)
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High |
Fair |
Fair |
Good |
Poor |
Poor |
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Ethylene Dichloride
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Good |
Fair |
Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
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Heptane
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Fair |
Good |
Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
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Nitric Acid (10%)
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High |
High |
High |
High |
High |
High |
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Hydrochloric Acid (10%)
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High |
High |
High |
High |
High |
High |
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Acetic Acid (5%)
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High |
High |
Good |
High |
High |
High |
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Cable Oil
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Good |
Good |
Good |
Fair |
Poor |
Poor |
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Gasoline (25°C)
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High |
Good |
Poor |
Fair |
Poor |
Poor |
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Palm Oil
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High |
Good |
Fair |
Fair |
Poor |
Poor |
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KEY: O = Outstanding, E = Excellent, G = Good, F = Fair, P = Poor |
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