ABS

Part 11: Styrene Copolymers 28. ABS Chapter Outline: 28.1 ABS 28.1 ABS Exposure medium Accelerated Weathering

Acetaldehyde

Acetamide

% Change

% Retained

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

63

210

2

Data from SPE ANTEC 1991 Conference Proceedings

Atlas WeatherO-Meter

7

9

Data from 1989 SPE ANTEC Conference Proceedings

Specimen: ABS with 17% Occidental Dechlorane Plus chlorinated flame retardant

"

7

2

"

Specimen: ABS with 16% Bis(tribromo phenoxy) ethane flame retardant

"

7

0

"

Specimen: ABS with 14% Octabromodiphenyl Oxide OBDPO flame retardant

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

ASTM D2565 xenon arc; 6300 kJ/sq-m; 18 min. water spray every 2 hrs.

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

53

Test note

Material note

Impact retained is energy to failure

Specimen: 4.8 mm (0.19 in) thick plaque

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Woishnis and Ebnesajjad. Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics. DOI: 10.1016/B978-1-4557-7896-6.00028-5

Acetic Acid

Exp. medium note

% Change

% Retained

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

5

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

5

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

5

23

7

9

No change observed

0.40]0.48

100.0]100.5

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

5

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.48

100

"

5

23

7

9

"

0.48

100

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

10

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

10

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical

10

23

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

10

52

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical

10

52

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

25

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

25

20

9

"

25

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto

25

23

7

8

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

25

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

25

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Conc. (%)

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2688

Exposure medium

Starex; LG Chem

Terlux; BASF

Lustran; Monsanto

ABS

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Acetic Acid (cont)

Exp. medium note

% Change

% Retained

Time (days)

PDL #

50

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

50

23

7

9

No change observed

0.71

97.4

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

50

23

7

9

"

0.71

97.4

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

50

23

7

9

"

0.71

97.4

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

50

23

7

9

"

0.71

97.4

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

50

23

7

8

Slightly yellowish discoloration

0.63]0.70

101.8]102.8

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

50

23

7

8

Slightly yellowed

0.7

102

"

50

23

7

8

"

0.7

102

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

50

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical

50

23

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

50

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

50

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical

50

52

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

75

23

2

Not acceptable

75

65

2

"

98

23

1

Unsuitable due to decomposition; swelling; dissolution

Starex; LG Chem

100

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

7

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2689

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

ABS

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

100

20

glacial

100

23

"

100

" "

Time (days)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto

23

7

2

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical

100

23

28

2

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

100

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

glacial

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical

"

100

52

28

2

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

"

23

7

0

Sample failed; data from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

Flexure; samples placed in 20° bend

Cycolac KJU; GE Plastics

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto

23

7

8

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Acetic Acid (cont)

2690

Exposure medium

Terlux; BASF

23

7

89.8

23

4

74.5

23

7

89.8

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples Flexural stress

"

ABS

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Acetic Acid (cont)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

Acetone

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

23

7

89.8

23

4

74.5

Flexural stress

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber

23

4

74.5

"

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

glacial

Acetic Anhydride

% Change PDL #

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2

Not recommended; severe effect

"

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

20

ABS

Exposure medium

"

Terlux; BASF

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

4

Softened noticeably

Starex; LG Chem

23

7

3

Swelled and partially solved

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

2691

1

23

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Acetone (cont)

% Retained

Time (days)

PDL #

23

7

3

Swelled and partially solved

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

3

"

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

3

"

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

23

7

0

Dissolved

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

7

0

"

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

50 75

1

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

Acetonitrile

Acetophenone

% Change

Temp. (°C)

2692

Exposure medium

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Time (days)

Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

"

3M 468

23

7

Weld-On 1001

23

7

9

"

"

"

Weld-On 10-2

23

7

4

"

"

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

90

9

Maximum continuous service temperature is HDT

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

91

9

"

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

91

9

"

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

94

9

"

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

96

9

"

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

98

9

"

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

98

9

"

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

99

9

"

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

Adipic Acid

Air

Aircraft Fuels

% Retained

Resistance note

1

Acrylonitrile Adhesives

% Change PDL #

50

Acetophenone (cont)

Acetylsalicylic Acid

Temp. (°C)

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

2693

aviation gasoline

ABS

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

PDL #

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

23

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

"

23

7

2

"

"

"

with ammonia; multi surface cleaner

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

multi surface cleaner

3

Almond Oil

Weight

0.09

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

100

Material note Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

2

Poor resistance

RTP 600; RTP Company

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

"

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

23

Allyl Mustard Oil

Resistance note

20

Alcohols Allyl Alcohol

% Retained

Time (days)

Aircraft Turbine Oils Ajax

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

7

2694

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Almond Oil (cont)

Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

2

"

"

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

9

100

52

28

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated solution

23

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

7

50

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

2695

Aluminum Hydroxide

% Retained

Resistance note

solution

Aluminum Chloride

Aluminum Fluoride

% Change PDL #

7

alpha-Methylnaphthalene

Aluminum Alum

Time (days)

23

alphaChloronaphthalene

Aluminum Acetate

Temp. (°C)

ABS

Exposure medium

Aluminum Hydroxide (cont) Aluminum Potassium Sulfate

Exp. medium note

% Change

% Retained

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

saturated

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

"

52

28

9

"

"

100

23

28

9

"

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

Conc. (%) 100

Aluminum Sulfate

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

23

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

10

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

10

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

NH3 water

10

23

7

9

No change observed

0.40]0.53

97.0]98.0

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

ammonia water

10

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.53

97

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

25

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

25

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

25

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

Ammonia

2696

Exposure medium

Terluran; BASF

25

50

9

"

NH3 water

28

23

7

8

Slightly yellowish discoloration

0.55]0.65

100.0]100.8

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

Terlux; BASF

ammonia water

28

23

7

8

Slightly yellowed

0.65

100

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

50

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

ABS

Exp. medium note

Ammonia (cont)

Ammonium Acetate

Time (days)

PDL #

100

23

28

7

100

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Material note Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

52

28

7

"

aqueous solution

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

saturated

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

Ammonium Carbonate

" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

52

28

9

"

"

100

23

28

9

"

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

solution

20

"

20 23

7

9

"

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Ammonium Chloride

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

9

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

23

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

28

2697

Ammonium Fluoride

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

ABS

Exposure medium

Ammonium Fluoride (cont) Ammonium Hydroxide

Exp. medium note

% Change

% Retained

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

52

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

10

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

10

75

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

"

10

81

3

67.4

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

10

81

3

67.4

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

28

23

7

8

0.95

99.3

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

28

23

7

8

0.95

99.3

"

28

23

7

8

0.95

99.3

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

28

23

7

8

0.95

99.3

"

28

23

7

8

0.95

99.3

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

28

23

7

8

0.95

99.3

"

28

23

7

8

0.95

99.3

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

28

23

7

8

0.95

99.3

"

29

23

7

29

23

7

30

23

28

30

23

28

30

52

28

Conc. (%)

saturated

Resistance note Weight

7

Slightly yellowish discoloration

Slightly yellowish discoloration

Slightly yellowish discoloration

Slightly yellowish discoloration

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

"

"

2698

Exposure medium

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84 7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

ABS

"

Exp. medium note

% Change

% Retained

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

30

52

28

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

50

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

concentrated

23

7

"

23

7

"

23

28

"

23

28

Ammonium Hydroxide (cont)

Conc. (%)

Resistance note Weight

8

Elong.

Tensile strength

Resistant - no visual change observed

5

23

2

57

23

5

78.2

23

2

57

"

52

28

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

"

"

" 78.2

28

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

5

52

Test note

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

23

concentrated

Impact strength

ABS

Exposure medium

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples Flexural stress

" LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

Flexural stress

" Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

" Cycolac; GE Plastics

Ammonium Molybdate

Ammonium m-Phosphate

Acceptable; minor effect

" Terluran; BASF

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

100

23

28

9

"

"

2699

Ammonium Nitrate

7

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%) 100

Ammonium Nitrate (cont)

PDL #

52

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

50 23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

Ammonium Sulfate

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

50 23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

solution

20

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

"

Terlux; BASF

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

n-amyl acetate

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

"

100

23

28

2

"

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

2

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

2

"

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

ABS

9

100

Ammonium Thiocyanate

Amyl Acetate

% Retained

Time (days)

solution

Ammonium Persulfate

Ammonium Rhodanide

% Change

Temp. (°C)

2700

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Amyl Acetate (cont)

Amyl Alcohol

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac

23

7

2

"

"

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

2

"

"

Lustran; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

n-amyl alcohol

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

23

28

9

"

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

2

"

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

n-amyl alcohol

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

"

23

7

8

"

"

Lustran; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

50

ABS

Exposure medium

Terluran; BASF

2701

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

50

Amyl Alcohol (cont)

Amyl Chloride

Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac

7

"

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

"

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

Amyl Mercaptan

50 n-amyl phthalate

23

7

1

"

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Terlux; BASF

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

2

"

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

Amylamine Aniline

% Retained

Resistance note

100

Amyl Cinnamaldehyde

Amyl Phthalate

% Change PDL #

20

20

2702

Exposure medium

"

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

23

7

0

Dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Aniline (cont)

Anise Oil

PDL #

23

7

0

Dissolved

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

1

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

lard

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

"

22

1

6

Exposure strain is critical strain - level where stress cracks first appear

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

"

23

7

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

20

20

Terluran; BASF

1

"

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

23

7

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2703

Aniseed

% Retained

Time (days)

75

Animal Fats

% Change

Temp. (°C)

ABS

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Aniseed (cont)

Antifreeze

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac

"

23

7

4

"

"

Cycolac; GE Plastics

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac

7

"

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

Aqua Regia

100

23

28

7

100

52

28

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

2

100

52

28

2

"

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

concentrated

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

52

28

9

"

"

powder

23

28

9

"

"

"

52

28

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

ABS

Atropine Sulfate

% Change PDL #

23

Apple Juice

Aspirin

Time (days)

Dowgard Permanent

Antimony Trichloride

Arsenic

Temp. (°C)

2704

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Atropine Sulfate (cont)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Automotive Polish

DuPont 7

23

Barium Bromide

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

Barium Carbonate

100

23

28

9

100

52

28

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

23

solution

7

50

"

Barium Chloride

50

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

solution

20

"

20 23

solution

7

50

"

50 100

23

28

9

"

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

2705

Barium Hydroxide

7

ABS

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Barium Hydroxide (cont) Barium Sulfate Barium Sulfide

PDL #

100

52

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

9

"

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

100

23

28

9

"

"

100

52

28

Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

23

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

7

Acceptable; minor effect

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

over 3.2% alcohol

Beet Juice

Beet Sugar Liquors

undiluted

Resistance note

20

50

Benzaldehyde

% Retained

Time (days)

Beef Tallow

Beer

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

100

23

28

2

100

52

28

"

Cycolac; GE Plastics Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

23

7

2706

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Benzaldehyde (cont)

Benzene

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

100

23

28

100

23

28

100

52

28

100

52

28

ABS

Exposure medium

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84 0

Solvent

" "

0

Solvent

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

1

23

7

23

7

23

7

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

23

7

4

Softened noticeably

23

7

23

7

23

7

23

7

23

7

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

"

"

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

"

"

Starex; LG Chem Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

3

Swollen

" Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

3

Swollen

" Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

Swollen

"

2707

3

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Benzene (cont)

% Change

% Retained

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

23

7

23

7

23

7

23

7

23

7

23

7

0

Dissolved

"

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

0

Sample dissolved or severely tackified

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

75

1

81

PDL #

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

2708

Exposure medium

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries 3

Swollen

" Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

0

Dissolved

" Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

81

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

81

0

Sample dissolved or severely tackified

" Cycolac; GE Plastics

Benzenesulfonic Acid

Benzoic Acid

2

Not recommended; severe effect

"

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

9

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Benzoic Acid (cont) crystals

crystals

% Change

% Retained

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

52

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Benzonitrile

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Benzyl Acetate

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

23

7

50

50

Benzyl Alcohol

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

1

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

20 23

50

7

"

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

2709

1

ABS

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

50

Benzyl Alcohol (cont)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Benzyl Benzoate

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Benzyl Chloride

23

7

2

"

"

"

Tests were conducted on a variable strain fixture which exhibits chemical resistance of a part under stress

Lustran ABS 248; Monsanto

Betadine

beta-Naphthol

liquid

23

8

Resistant

solution

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

"

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

"

Bismuth Carbonate

Bismuth Chloride

Bismuth Subnitrate

"

Terlux; BASF

23

50 28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Chlorox

ABS

Bleach

1

100

2710

Exposure medium

% Change

% Retained

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Bluing

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Bone Oil

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Borax

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

solution

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

Boric Acid

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

50 23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

23

solution

Boron Trifluoride

7

50

"

Brake Fluids

Resistance note

50

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

ATE

20

"

20

ABS

Exposure medium

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2711

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Brake Fluids (cont)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

2

50.9

23

1

6.3

23

2

50.9

23

1

6.3

1

Impact strength

Test note

Material note LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

Flexural stress

" LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

Flexural stress

"

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

ATE

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

"

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

81

2

Sample crazed or cracked

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

81

2

"

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

75

Brandy

1

20

Bromine

% Retained

Resistance note

23

50

Brines

% Change PDL #

2712

Exposure medium

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

10

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

10

50

1

2

"

"

75

1

2

"

"

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

ABS

10 100

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%) 100

Bromine (cont)

liquid

% Change

% Retained

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

"

20

bromine liquid

23

liquid

"

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

1

"

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

7

wet

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

Bromobutane

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Bromohexane

23

7

2

"

"

"

Butane

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

7

Acceptable; minor effect

23

7

butanes

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2-Butoxyethanol

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

"

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

5

Exposure strain is critical strain - level where stress cracks first appear

22

1

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

2713

Butanethiol

Butter

ABS

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Butter (cont)

Time (days)

PDL #

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

50 50

Buttermilk Butyl Acetate

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

7

"

"

n-butyl acetate

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

0

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

20 n-butyl acetate

Butyl Alcohol

% Change

Temp. (°C)

1

"

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

n-butanol

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20 20 n-butyl alcohol

9

"

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

2714

Exposure medium

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Exp. medium note

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Butyl Butyrate

23

7

2

Butyl Chloride

23

7

Butyl Ether

23

Butyraldehyde

Butyric Acid

Conc. (%)

% Retained

Resistance note

Test note

Material note

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2

"

"

"

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

100

23

28

2

"

"

100

52

28

Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Butyric Anhydride

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Butyryl Chloride

23

7

2

"

"

"

Cadmium Bromide

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

2715

solution

ABS

Exposure medium

Cadmium Bromide (cont) Caffeine

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terlux; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

23

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Calcium Bromide

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Chlorate Calcium Chloride

2716

Exposure medium

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

100

23

28

9

"

"

100

52

28

9

"

10

23

7

9

No change observed

0.35]0.40

98.1]99.2

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

10

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.4

98

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

saturated solution

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

ABS

23

Calcium Chloride (cont)

Calcium Hydroxide

Calcium Hypochlorite

Calcium Nitrate Calcium Oxide

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

solution

50

saturated solution

52

concentrated

Time (days)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terlux; BASF

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

52

28

7

"

"

solid

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

solution

20

9

"

"

solid

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

solution

20

9

"

"

powder

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

saturated solution

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solid

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

solution

50

9

"

"

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

solid

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

solution

50

9

"

"

saturated solution

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

ABS

Exposure medium

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2717

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

Calcium Oxide (cont) Calcium Sulfate

Camphor

crystals

crystals

Caprylic Acid

Caraway Seed

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note Cycolac; GE Plastics

25

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

5

Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ground

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

ABS

Carbazole

% Change PDL #

2718

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Carbazole (cont)

Carbon Bisulfide Carbon Dioxide

Temp. (°C)

Carbon Tetrachloride wet

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

23

2

Not acceptable

65

2

"

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

23

Carbon Monoxide

Time (days)

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

100

23

28

7

100

52

28

7

"

"

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

"

23

7

5

Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs

23

7

5

"

Strained in bending fixture

ABS

Exposure medium

" Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

"

2719

Exp. medium note

Cardamom

% Retained

PDL #

23

7

1

Unsuitable due to decomposition; swelling; dissolution

Starex; LG Chem

23

7

3

Swollen

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

3

"

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

3

"

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

3

"

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

23

7

0

Dissolved

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

7

0

"

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

wet

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

"

75

1

2

"

"

81

2

Sample crazed or cracked

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

81

2

"

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

ABS

Time (days)

Carbon Tetrachloride (cont)

Carbonil Sulfide

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

2720

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Cardamom (cont)

Carnauba Wax

Carrot Juice Castor Oil

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

9

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

7

50 50

ketchup; Heinz

% Retained

Resistance note

50

23

Catsup

% Change PDL #

"

Terlux; BASF

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

22

1

9

No fail @ 1.2% outer fiber strain

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

23

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2721

9

100

ABS

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Cellosolve

Time (days)

PDL #

2-ethoxyethanol

23

7

2

ethylene glycol monoethyl ether

23

7

100

23

100

52

Cellosolve Acetate

Cellosolve Butyl

Cellosolve Ethyl

Cellosolve Methyl

Cetyl Alcohol

% Retained

Resistance note

Test note

Material note

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2

"

"

"

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

28

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

"

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

"

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

"

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Cellosolve Propyl

Cesium Bromide

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

ABS

100

2722

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Cetyl Alcohol (cont)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Chamomile Extract

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

9

"

Chicken Soup

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Chlordane

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

Chlorinated Lime

50

Chlorine

Terlux; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

in air

10

23

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

wet

10

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

in air

10

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

"

wet

10

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

100

23

28

2

"

"

100

52

28

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

"

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

wet

23

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

2723

2

liquid or gaseous

1

ABS

Exposure medium

Chlorine (cont)

Exp. medium note

Chlorobenzene

% Retained

Time (days)

PDL #

wet

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

liquid or gaseous

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

"

50

wet

75

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

2

"

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

Chlorine Water

Chloroacetic Acid

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

1

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

20 23

7

"

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Terlux; BASF Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

ABS

1

2724

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Chlorobenzene (cont)

% Retained

Time (days)

PDL #

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

mono

Chloroform

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

20

ABS

Exposure medium

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

4

Softened noticeably

Starex; LG Chem

23

7

0

Dissolved

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

7

0

"

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2725

Exp. medium note

% Change

% Retained

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Chloroform (cont)

75

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Chloropropane

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chlorosulfonic Acid

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

Conc. (%)

5

Chromic Acid

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

10

23

1

7

Good resistance

20

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

20

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

52

28

7

"

"

50

23

1

5

Fair resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

23

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

50

52

28

5

"

"

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

50

2726

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

solution

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

"

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not acceptable

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

65

2

Not acceptable

ABS

23 solution

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Cinammon

Time (days)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

apple

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Chromosulfuric Acid

Cider

Temp. (°C)

"

50

9

"

"

sticks

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Cineol

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Cinnamaldehyde

23

7

2

"

"

"

Cinnamic Aldehyde

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

ground

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Cinnamon

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

10

23

1

7

Good resistance

10

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Citraconic Anhydride Citric Acid

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

ABS

Exposure medium

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

2727

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Exp. medium note

Citric Acid (cont)

% Retained

Time (days)

PDL #

10

23

7

9

No change observed

0.33]0.40

98.2]99.2

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

10

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.4

98

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

10

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

10

52

28

7

"

"

20

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

50

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Material note

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

crystals

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

crystals

52

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Citronella

Clorox

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

Chlorox

23

28

7

Strained in bending fixture

2728

Exposure medium

Cycolac; GE Plastics

ABS

Exp. medium note

Cloves

PDL #

23

7

8

Surface appearance unchanged; data from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

23

7

9

Data taken from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

Chlorox

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

"

23

7

86.9

"

23

6

82.9

"

23

7

86.9

"

23

6

82.9

"

81

3

66.6

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

"

81

3

66.6

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

"

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

Coca Cola

% Retained

Time (days)

Clorox (cont)

Clove Oil

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

Resistance note Weight

0.1

Elong.

110

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

Flexure; samples placed in 20° bend

Cycolac KJU; GE Plastics

96

ABS

Exposure medium

" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

Flexural stress

" LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

Flexural stress

"

"

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Terlux; BASF

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2729

1

23

Exp. medium note

Coca Cola (cont)

extract

Conc. (%)

Cocoa Butter

Coconut Oil

Cod Liver Oil

% Retained

Time (days)

PDL #

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

Coffee

% Change

Temp. (°C)

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ground

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

cream, sucaryl

2730

Exposure medium

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

23

Exp. medium note

Coffee (cont)

Time (days)

PDL #

cream, sugar

23

7

8

dry powder

23

7

liquid

23

7

paste

23

ground

23

"

Material note

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

8

"

"

"

8

"

"

"

7

8

"

"

"

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

52

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

28

50

Copper Nitrate Copper Oxide

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

9

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

PAM

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Crisco

23

7

4

"

"

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

25

23

7

8

"

"

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

100

23

28

9

"

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Colloidal Sulfur

Copper Chloride

% Retained Test note

Coffee Extract

Cooking Oils

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

ABS

Exposure medium

Terlux; BASF

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

2731

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Exp. medium note

Copper Sulfate

% Retained

Time (days)

PDL #

10

23

1

7

Good resistance

25

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

23

Corn Oil

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

Mazola

100

"

100

23

28

52

28

20

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

Mazola

23

7

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

8

"

"

23

8

92.5

"

23

6

83.2

"

23

8

92.5

"

23

6

83.2

50

9

" LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

Flexural stress

" LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

Flexural stress

" Terluran; BASF

ABS

Mazola

Resistant over a period of months to years

2732

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

Corn Oil (cont) Corn Syrup

Karo

Cottage Cheese Cottonseed Oil

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

"

22

1

9

No fail @ 1.2% outer fiber strain

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

with oleic acid

50

21.1

1

6

Exposure strain is critical strain - level where stress cracks first appear

"

"

"

50

22

1

3

"

"

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

Cresol

cresolic compounds

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

2

Not recommended; severe effect

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

23

7

Strained in bending fixture

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

Creme Fish Lure

Crisco

% Change PDL #

ABS

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Cycolac; GE Plastics

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

2733

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Exp. medium note

Cuprous Oxide

cutting oils; Trimco

Cyanoacrylate

Loctite

Cyclohexane

% Retained

Time (days)

PDL #

100

23

28

9

100

52

28

9

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture "

Curry

Cutting Fluids

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

7

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Material note Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84 "

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2

23

23

7

2

"

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

100

52

28

2

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20 20

2734

Exposure medium

" Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

9

"

Terlux; BASF

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.25

99

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic

23

7

9

No change observed

0.26

98.4

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.26

98.4

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.26

98.4

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.26

98.4

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

23

7

5

Slightly whitened

3.00]3.65

85.0]87.5

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Cyclohexane (cont)

PDL #

23

7

5

Slightly whitens

2

Not resistant; primarily used as solvent to bond to substrates such as PVC tubing

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

75

1

1

20 20

Resistance note Weight

3.65

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

85

Material note Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

Tests were conducted on a variable strain fixture which exhibits chemical resistance of a part under stress

Lustran ABS 248; Monsanto

9

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

8

"

"

Lustran; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

50

50

Cyclohexanone

% Retained

Time (days)

23

Cyclohexanol

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Terlux; BASF

Terluran; BASF

"

Terlux; BASF

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

2735

4

100

20

ABS

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

20

Cyclohexanone (cont)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

75

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

Cyclohexylamine

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Dairy Products

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

Decahydronaphthalene

Decyl Alcohol

Degreasing Cleaners

metal degreaser; Magnus 105

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

2736

Exposure medium

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

7

4

Softened noticeably

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Starex; LG Chem

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

ABS

23 23

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Dehydroacetic Acid

Dekalin

Deodorants

Dial

Ban

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

7

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

4

"

"

"

22

3

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

"

Lustran; Specimen: Bar specimen

22

3

8

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: Bar specimen

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac

7

"

Cycolac; GE Plastics

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Diacetone Alcohol

23

7

2

100

23

28

2

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

Dibenzyl Ether

1,2-Dibromopropane

Time (days)

20

23

Detergents

Diacetone

Temp. (°C)

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

ABS

Exposure medium

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2737

Dibutyl Phthalate

Exp. medium note

% Retained

Time (days)

PDL #

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

2

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

2

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

23

7

2

100

23

28

0

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

23

7

2

Dibutylamine

1,2-Dichlorobenzene

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

2738

Exposure medium

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

% Change

% Retained

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

1,4-Dichlorobenzene

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Dichlorobenzene

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

1,2-Dichloroethane

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Diethanolamine

Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

100

23

28

2

100

52

28

2

23

7

2

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

8

"

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84 "

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Softened noticeably

Starex; LG Chem

23

7

4

100

23

28

2

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

Dichloroethane 1,1-Dichloroethylene

Resistance note

20 20

9

"

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

ABS

Exposure medium

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2739

Exp. medium note

PDL #

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Diethyl Hexyl Phthalate

Diethyl Ketone

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

23

7

2

"

23

2

Not acceptable

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

65

2

Not acceptable

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

Diethyl Phthalate

% Retained

Time (days)

Diethyl Carbonate Diethyl Ether

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

"

"

"

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

ABS

9

100

20

2740

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

20

Diethyl Phthalate (cont)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

23

7

Terlux; BASF

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Diethylamine

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Diethylene Chloride

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

"

"

Diethylene Dioxide

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

Diethylene Glycol

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

1

2

"

"

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

2741

75

20

ABS

Exposure medium

Diethylene Glycol (cont)

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

20

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Acceptable; minor effect

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

23

7

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Diisobutyl Ketone

23

Diisodecyl Phthalate

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

20

4

"

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Dimethyl Diglycol Phthalate

Dimethyl Phthalate

23

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Dimethyl Sulfate

7

2742

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Dimethylformamide

Dinonyl Phthalate

Dioctyl Phthalate

1,4-Dioxane

Diphenylamine

Time (days)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

2

100

52

28

2

"

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

"

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

Diphenyl Ether

Diphenyl Oxide

Temp. (°C)

ABS

Exposure medium

" Strained in bending fixture

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

100

23

28

2

"

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

2743

100

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Diphenylamine (cont)

Dipropylene Glycol

Dishwashing Detergents

Time (days)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

9

100

52

28

9

"

Ivory liquid

3

23

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Joy liquid

5

23

7

7

"

"

"

"

7

9

"

10

23

Cascade

10

81

3

64.4

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

"

10

81

3

64.4

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

"

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Ivory liquid

23

7

4

"

"

"

Joy liquid

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

9

No change observed

0.52

98.1

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.52

98.1

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.52

98.1

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.52

98.1

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

adhesive

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

"

Cascade 707 liquid detergent

Distilled Water

Eastman 910

Temp. (°C)

2744

Exposure medium

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

ABS

Exp. medium note

% Retained

Time (days)

PDL #

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

90

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

Ethers

Ethyl Acetate

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note Starex; LG Chem

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

85]88

23

28

0

Solvent

"

85]88

52

28

0

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

20

ABS

Exposure medium

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

23

7

4

Softened noticeably

Starex; LG Chem

23

7

2

Partly dissolved

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic

23

7

3

Swelled and partially solved

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

3

"

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

3

"

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

3

"

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

23

7

0

Dissolved

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

7

0

"

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2745

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Ethyl Acetate (cont)

Temp. (°C)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

75

23

Ethyl Acetoacetate

Time (days)

1

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

40

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

40

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

40

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical

40

23

28

9

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

40

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

40

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terlux; BASF

40

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical

40

52

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

in water

50

22

1

4

Exposure strain is critical strain - level where stress cracks first appear

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto

"

50

22

1

4

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

50

23

7

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

50

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Ethyl Alcohol

2746

Exposure medium

Starex; LG Chem

ABS

Ethyl Alcohol (cont)

Exp. medium note

% Change

% Retained

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

50

23

7

9

No change observed

0.46

99.3

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

50

23

7

9

"

0.46

99.3

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

50

23

7

9

"

0.46

99.3

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

50

23

7

9

"

0.46

99.3

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

50

23

7

9

"

0.48]0.56

102.5]103.6

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

50

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.56

102

"

50

23

7

9

"

0.56

102

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

85

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

85

50

1

2

"

"

85

75

1

2

"

"

95

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

95

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

95

23

7

8

Surface appearance unchanged; data from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

95

23

7

2

Data taken from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

95

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

95

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

95

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

100

22

1

2

Exposure strain is critical strain - level where stress cracks first appear

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto

100

22

1

2

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

Conc. (%)

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Flexure; samples placed in 20° bend 13

221

121

Material note

ABS

Exposure medium

Cycolac KJU; GE Plastics

"

2747

Exp. medium note

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

23

7

2

2B absolute

23

7

"

23

denaturated "

Ethyl Alcohol (cont)

Conc. (%)

% Retained

Resistance note

Test note

Material note

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto

7

2

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

2

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto

23

7

2

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

7

Slightly whitens

1.2

92

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries

23

7

8

No change observed

1.29

99.3

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

8

"

1.29

99.3

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

8

"

1.29

99.3

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

8

"

1.29

99.3

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

23

7

4

Slightly softened and whitened

2.85]4.10

71.5]79.2

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

7

3

Softens; whitens

4.1

72

"

7

3

"

4.1

72

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

23

7

7

Slightly whitens

1.2

92

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic

absolute

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical

"

23

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical

"

52

28

2

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

ABS

23 23

2748

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

Ethyl Alcohol (cont) Ethyl Benzoate

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

28

2

100

52

28

2

"

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

2

"

"

"

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "

23

Ethyl Chloroacetate

7

23

7

2

"

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

100

52

28

2

"

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

100

23

28

0

Solvent

100

52

28

Ethyl Salicylate

n-ethylaniline

Ethylbenzene

Weight

23

Ethyl Chloride

Ethylaniline

% Retained

Resistance note

100

Ethyl Bromide Ethyl Butyrate

% Change PDL #

ABS

Exposure medium

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs " Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84 "

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

0

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2749

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Ethylbenzene (cont)

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

50

50

Weight

1

"

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

Terlux; BASF

2-Ethylbutyric Acid

23

Ethylene Chloride

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

Ethylene Chlorohydrin

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

100

23

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

Ethylene Glycerol Ethylene Glycol

7

% Retained

Resistance note

20

2750

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

8

"

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

"

ABS

23

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Ethylene Glycol (cont)

PDL #

23

7

9

No change observed

20.22

99.6

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

20.22

99.6

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

20.22

99.6

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

20.22

99.6

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

20.15 - 20.10

99.1]99.7

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.15

99

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

23

7

6

Slightly whitens

1.6

90

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

12

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

23

9

95.9

23

8

90.8

23

9

95.9

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

23

8

90.8

"

23

8

90.8

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

5

Fair resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

1

Flexural stress

Flexural stress

"

"

81

6

84.7

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

81

6

84.7

LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

49

7

Acceptable; minor effect

6

Tested 6 months after exposure; retains 57% of dart impact

Cycolac; GE Plastics 75

104

120

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum 343; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Preconditioned @ 38°C for 8 hrs, aerated 16 hrs @ 32°C

2751

1 cycle for 6 hours minimum @60%RH; with 88% Freon @ 660 mg/l

% Retained

Time (days)

75

Ethylene Oxide

% Change

Temp. (°C)

ABS

Exposure medium

Ethylene Oxide (cont)

Exp. medium note 5 cycles for 6 hours minimum @60%RH; with 88% Freon @ 660 mg/l

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

27

98

136

Test note

Material note

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum 343; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Preconditioned @ 38°C for 8 hrs, aerated 16 hrs @ 32°C

12

49

4

Tested 6 months after exposure; retains 45% of dart impact

12

49

5

Residual ethylene oxide level after 7 aeration days - 169

12

49

4

Tested 6 months after exposure; retains 45% of dart impact

27

98

136

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum 343; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Preconditioned @ 38°C for 8 hrs, aerated 16 hrs @ 32°C

12

49

6

Tested 6 months after exposure; retains 57% of dart impact

75

104

120

"

"

12

49

5

Residual ethylene oxide level after 7 aeration days - 169

12

49

6

Tested 2 weeks after exposure; retains 149% of dart impact

45

107

92

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum 9020; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Preconditioned @ 38°C for 8 hrs, aerated 16 hrs @ 32°C

12

49

7

Tested 6 months after exposure; retains 178% of dart impact

63

105

91

"

"

1 cycle for 6 hours minimum @60%RH; with 88% Freon @ 660 mg/l

12

49

7

"

63

105

91

"

"

5 cycles for 6 hours minimum @60%RH; with 88% Freon @ 660 mg/l

12

49

6

Tested 2 weeks after exposure; retains 149% of dart impact

45

107

92

"

"

12

49

8

Residual ethylene oxide level after 7 aeration days - 104

1 cycle for 6 hours minimum @60%RH; with 88% Freon @ 660 mg/l

2752

Exposure medium

Magnum 343; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Extraction done with 100% HPLC acetone, analysis by gas chromatography

Magnum 343; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Extraction done with 100% HPLC acetone, analysis by gas chromatography

Magnum CLR95; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Extraction done with 100% HPLC acetone, analysis by gas chromatography

ABS

Exp. medium note

Ethylene Oxide (cont)

Ethylene Propylene Rubber Ethylenediamine

Eucalyptus Oil

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

% Change PDL #

49

9

Test note

Material note

105

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum CLR95; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Preconditioned @ 38°C for 8 hrs, aerated 16 hrs @ 32°C

119

"

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Tested 2 weeks after exposure

100

101

Weight

12

% Retained

Resistance note Elong.

12

49

8

"

1 cycle for 6 hours minimum @60%RH; with 88% Freon @ 660 mg/l

12

49

8

Residual ethylene oxide level after 7 aeration days - 104

"

12

49

9

Tested 2 weeks after exposure

100

105

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum CLR95; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Preconditioned @ 38°C for 8 hrs, aerated 16 hrs @ 32°C

5 cycles for 6 hours minimum @60%RH; with 88% Freon @ 660 mg/l

12

49

8

"

101

119

"

"

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

100

52

28

2

"

"

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

1

2

"

"

75

1

2

"

"

23

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

100

23

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

Parker Seal E803-70

ABS

Exposure medium

" Magnum CLR95; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Extraction done with 100% HPLC acetone, analysis by gas chromatography

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2753

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note Terlux; BASF

Downy

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

"

23

7

8

Surface appearance unchanged; data from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

Flexure; samples placed in 20° bend

Cycolac KJU; GE Plastics

"

23

7

7

Data taken from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Ferric Chloride

Ferric Nitrate

Ferric Sulfate

Ferrous Chloride

0.5

270

96

"

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

8

"

"

"

saturated

25

ABS

Ferrous Sulfate

Time (days)

50

Eucalyptus Oil (cont)

Fabric Softener

Temp. (°C)

2754

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Ferrous Sulfate (cont)

Fertilizers

Time (days)

PDL #

100

23

28

9

100

52

28

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Material note Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

1

2

"

"

75

1

2

"

"

lindane

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Kester # 1544

23

8

91.7

"

23

6

80.7

30

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

30

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

30

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

30

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

30

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

30

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

Fluorine

Formaldehyde

Weight

20

"

Flux

% Retained

Resistance note

salts

Fluoboric Acid

Fluoronitrobenzene

% Change

Temp. (°C)

Conc. (%)

50

ABS

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs LNP Engineering Plastics; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

Flexural stress

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2755

Exp. medium note

Formaldehyde (cont)

formalin

Formalin

Formic Acid

% Change

% Retained

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

30

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

37

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

37

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

37

23

28

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

37

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

37

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

37

75

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

37

23

7

9

No change observed

0.32

98.8

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

37

23

7

9

"

0.32

98.8

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

37

23

7

9

"

0.32

98.8

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

37

23

7

9

"

0.32

98.8

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

37

23

7

9

"

0.28]0.35

100.5]101.3

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

10

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

10

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

10

52

28

7

"

"

25

23

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

"

25

52

28

5

"

"

Conc. (%)

Resistance note Weight

0.35

Elong.

Tensile strength

100

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

2756

Exposure medium

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

ABS

Exp. medium note

Formic Acid (cont)

Formula 409

spray cleaner

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

40

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

40

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

40

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

40

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

23

28

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

50

52

28

3

"

80

23

7

5

Slightly whitened

5.77

87.6

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

80

23

7

5

"

5.77

87.6

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

80

23

7

5

"

5.77

87.6

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

80

23

7

5

"

5.77

87.6

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

80

23

7

3

Slightly softened and whitened

14.85]15.56

55.0]60.0

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

80

23

7

2

Softens; whitens

15.56

55

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

85

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

85

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

85

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

ABS

Exposure medium

"

Terluran; BASF

85

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

98]100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

98]100

52

28

2

"

"

23

7

8

Surface appearance unchanged; data from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

Flexure; samples placed in 20° bend

Cycolac KJU; GE Plastics

2757

Exp. medium note

Formula 409 (cont)

spray cleaner

Freon 11

Freon 113

Freon 114

Freon 12

Conc. (%)

% Change

% Retained

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

23

7

6

Data taken from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

0.8

424

95

Impact strength

Test note

Material note Cycolac KJU; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

2

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2

"

Cycolac

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

20

4

"

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

20

4

"

Terluran; BASF

20

2758

Exposure medium

4

"

Freon 12:22

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Terlux; BASF

"

23

7

8

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

% Change PDL #

% Retained

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

wet

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

"

7

"

Cycolac

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

"

Terluran; BASF

Freon 12 (cont)

Freon 21

Freon 22

20

1

"

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

9

No fail @ 1.2% outer fiber strain

Fuels

2

Poor resistance

RTP 600; RTP Company

2-Furaldehyde

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

Freon 12:22

Fruit Juices

23

fruit cocktail

22

Furfural

Furfuryl Alcohol

100

23

7

1

28

ABS

Exposure medium

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

2759

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%) 100

Furfuryl Alcohol (cont)

% Retained

Time (days)

PDL #

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

20

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

4

"

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 day stored in dark after exposure

0

ΔE color change of 19

Magnum 343; Dow Chemical

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 day stored in UV light after exposure

0

"

"

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 day after exposure

2

ΔE color change of 11.5

Magnum 9020; Dow Chemical

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 year stored in dark after exposure

5

Retains 202% of instrumented dart impact energy

60

104

67

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum 9020; Dow Chemical; Specimen: 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in) injection molded discs, ASTM Type I tensile bars

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in dark after exposure

6

ΔE color change of 4.5; retains 216% of dart impact

84

100

72

"

"

23

Gallic Acid

Gamma Radiation

% Change

Temp. (°C)

7

2760

Exposure medium

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Gamma Radiation (cont)

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in UV light after expos.

6

ΔE color shift - 4.5; storage in light does not affect color change

Magnum 9020; Dow Chemical

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in dark after exposure

6

ΔE color change of 3.6

"

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 year stored in dark after exposure

6

Retains 106% of instrumented dart impact energy

73

111

88

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum 343; Dow Chemical; Specimen: 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in) injection molded discs, ASTM Type I tensile bars

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in dark after exposure

4

ΔE color change of 13.5; retains 117% of dart impact

61

109

80

"

"

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in UV light after expos.

3

ΔE color shift - 11; property change similar to samples stored in dark

Magnum 343; Dow Chemical

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in dark after exposure

3

ΔE color change of 9.7

"

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in UV light after expos.

6

ΔE color shift - 3.2; property change similar to samples stored in dark

"

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 4 days stored in UV light after exposure

0

ΔE color shift - 17; property change similar to samples stored in dark

"

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 6 months stored in dark after exposure

7

Retains 124% of instrumented dart impact energy

PDL #

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

75

Tensile strength

112

Impact strength

96

Test note

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Material note

2761

Magnum 343; Dow Chemical; Specimen: 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in) injection molded discs, ASTM Type I tensile bars

ABS

Time (days)

% Retained

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

% Change

Exposure medium

Gamma Radiation (cont)

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 day after exposure

1

ΔE color change of 15

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 year stored in dark after exposure

8

Retains 175% of instrumented dart impact energy

87

109

104

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum 343; Dow Chemical; Specimen: 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in) injection molded discs, ASTM Type I tensile bars

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in dark after exposure

8

ΔE color change of 5; retains 163% of dart impact

97

103

96

"

"

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in UV light after expos.

7

ΔE color shift - 2.6; property change similar to samples stored in dark

Magnum 343; Dow Chemical

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in dark after exposure

6

ΔE color change of 4

"

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in UV light after expos.

9

ΔE color shift - 1; property change similar to samples stored in dark

"

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 4 days stored in UV light after exposure

2

ΔE color shift - 12; property change similar to samples stored in dark

"

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 6 months stored in dark after exposure

8

Retains 188% of instrumented dart impact energy

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 day stored in dark after exposure

0

ΔE color change of 18.5

PDL #

Resistance note Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

2762

Time (days)

% Retained

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

% Change

Exposure medium

Magnum 343; Dow Chemical

87

106

92

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum 343; Dow Chemical; Specimen: 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in) injection molded discs, ASTM Type I tensile bars Magnum 9020; Dow Chemical

ABS

Time (days)

Gamma Radiation (cont)

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 year stored in dark after exposure

4

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in dark after exposure

PDL #

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

% Change

Exposure medium

% Retained

Resistance note

Test note

Material note

44

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum 9020; Dow Chemical; Specimen: 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in) injection molded discs, ASTM Type I tensile bars

45

"

"

Elong.

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Retains 106% of instrumented dart impact energy

60

105

3

ΔE color change of 12.5; retains 159% of dart impact

60

104

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in UV light after expos.

2

ΔE color shift - 12.5; storage in light doesn't affect color change

Magnum 9020; Dow Chemical

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in dark after exposure

4

ΔE color change of 8

"

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in UV light after expos.

4

ΔE color shift of 8; storage in light doesn't affect color change

"

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 6 months stored in dark after exposure

4

Retains 138% of instrumented dart impact energy

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in UV light after expos.

6

ΔE color shift - 3.6; storage in light does not affect color change

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 6 months stored in dark after exposure

4

Retains 183% of instrumented dart impact energy

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 day after exposure

7

Weight

50

105

42

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum 9020; Dow Chemical; Specimen: 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in) injection molded discs, ASTM Type I tensile bars Magnum 9020; Dow Chemical

60

109

67

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum 9020; Dow Chemical; Specimen: 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in) injection molded discs, ASTM Type I tensile bars Magnum CLR95; Dow Chemical

2763

Gamma Radiation (cont)

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in dark after exposure

7

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in UV light after expos.

5

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in dark after exposure

7

10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in UV light after expos.

1

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 day after exposure

7

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in dark after exposure

8

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in UV light after expos.

6

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in dark after exposure

7

2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in UV light after expos.

6

Storage in light does not affect the bleach-back in optical properties

"

7

Good resistance

RTP 600; RTP Company

PDL #

Resistance note Weight

Storage in light does not affect the bleach-back in optical properties

Elong.

Test note

Material note

77

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum CLR95; Dow Chemical; Specimen: 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in) injection molded discs, ASTM Type I tensile bars

77

"

"

Tensile strength

Impact strength

100

100

2764

Time (days)

% Retained

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

% Change

Exposure medium

Magnum CLR95; Dow Chemical

Storage in light does not affect the bleach-back in optical properties

"

"

Storage in light does not affect the bleach-back in optical properties

100

96

Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84

Magnum CLR95; Dow Chemical; Specimen: 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in) injection molded discs, ASTM Type I tensile bars

101

88

"

"

Magnum CLR95; Dow Chemical

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Garlic

Gasoline

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

powder

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

regular

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

white

100

23

28

9

"

"

regular

100

52

28

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

"

white

100

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

"

premium unleaded

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

standard unleaded

20

4

"

"

premium unleaded

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

standard unleaded

20

4

"

"

pure

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

"

ethyl

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

"

23

7

2

"

regular

23

7

2

"

"

23

7

2

"

white gas

23

7

2

"

Strained in bending fixture

" Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

" "

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

" "

2765

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Gasoline (cont)

white gas

Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Impact strength

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

23

7

6

Slight change; but considered acceptable for minimal exposure only

23

7

5

Slightly dark discoloration

3.58

81.8

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

5

"

3.58

81.8

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

5

"

3.58

81.8

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

5

"

3.58

81.8

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

23

7

5

Slightly black

3.6

82

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic LNP Engineering Plastics; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

Starex; LG Chem

23

1

29.9

23

1

25.9

pure

50

premium unleaded

"

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

standard unleaded

50

1

"

"

premium unleaded

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

standard unleaded

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

"

pure

75

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

ground

20

1

Flexural stress

2

81

Ginger

% Retained

1

1

2766

Exposure medium

30.4

LNP Engineering Plastics; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

ABS

2

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Ginger (cont)

Glucose

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

Windex

w/ water; D5W

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Tests were conducted on a variable strain fixture which exhibits chemical resistance of a part under stress

Lustran ABS 248; Monsanto

5

23

8

Resistant

30

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

30

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

30

23

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

30

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

30

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2

Not recommended; severe effect

"

7

Glues Glycerin

% Retained

ground

Ginger Ale Glass Cleaners

ABS

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

2767

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Glycerin (cont)

powder

Grape Juice

Test note

Material note

Impact strength

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

23

7

9

No change observed

20.24

99.6

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

20.24

99.6

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

20.24

99.6

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

20.24

99.6

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Starex; LG Chem

Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

powder

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Cellosolve

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

"

"

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

100

100

Grapefruit Juice

Tensile strength

7

50

Glycol Ether

Elong.

23

50

Glycine

% Retained

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

52

28

7

"

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

7

Acceptable; minor effect

"

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20 20 23

7

9

"

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

2768

Exposure medium

" Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Terlux; BASF Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

23

Grapefruit Juice (cont)

7

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Impact strength

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

Gravy

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

beef gravy

Greases

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Chevron FM

23

7

9

"

"

"

Chevron SMI

23

7

7

"

"

"

23

7

"

Lubriplate 105

Clairol

Hand Lotions Vaseline Intensive Care

Heating Oils

7

Amoco Rykon 2 EP

Gum Tragacanth

Hair Spray

23

7

Strained in bending fixture

Graphite

4

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

22

1

9

No fail @ 1.2% outer fiber strain

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

2769

23

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

20

Heptane

4

20

Material note

Impact strength

Terluran; BASF

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

4

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

1

50

9

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

Hexachlorophene Hexane

Tensile strength

1

75

Hexachlorobenzene

Test note Elong.

23

50

Heptyl Alcohol

% Retained

2770

Exposure medium

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Hexane (cont)

20

4

20

Hexyl Alcohol

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Terluran; BASF

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

4

"

23

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

3

Stress cracking observed; data from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

Flexure; samples placed in 20° bend

Cycolac KJU; GE Plastics

23

7

4

Data taken from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

50

Hexanetriol

ABS

Exposure medium

50

4

"

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

0.8

230

87

" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Honey

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2771

Hexyl Ether

23

23

7

Terlux; BASF

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Honey (cont)

Horseradish

Hydrobromic Acid

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

detergent; solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Fantastik spray cleaner

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Formula 409 all purpose cleaner

23

7

2

"

"

"

Pinesol

23

7

2

"

"

"

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

100

52

28

7

"

"

2

Poor resistance

RTP 600; RTP Company Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

Hydrocarbons Hydrochloric Acid

Test note Elong.

50

23

Household Cleaners

% Retained

2772

Exposure medium

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

10

23

1

7

Good resistance

10

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto

10

23

7

8

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

10

23

7

9

No change observed

0.32

98.8

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

10

23

7

9

"

0.32

98.8

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

10

23

7

9

"

0.32

98.8

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

10

23

7

9

"

0.32

98.8

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.20]0.26

98.0]99.5

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.26

98

"

10

23

7

9

"

0.26

98

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

10

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical

ABS

10 10

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Hydrochloric Acid (cont)

28

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

10

23

10

23

6

80.9

10

23

6

83.7

10

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical

10

52

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

10

75

1

5

Fair resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

10

81

5

15

20

9

15

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

15

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

15

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

20

23

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

7

20

9

ABS

Exposure medium

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84 LNP Engineering Plastics; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples Flexural stress

76.5

"

LNP Engineering Plastics; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

Strained in bending fixture

"

25

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

35

23

1

7

Good resistance

35

23

7

8

Slightly whitens

0.72

98

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

35

23

7

8

"

0.72

98

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

35

23

7

7

Slightly whitened

0.60

89.3

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

35

23

7

7

"

0.60

89.3

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

35

23

7

7

"

0.60

89.3

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

2773

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Hydrochloric Acid (cont)

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

23

7

7

Slightly whitened

0.60

89.3

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

35

23

7

8

"

0.61]0.72

98.0]99.0

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

37

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical

37

23

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

37

52

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical

37

52

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

38

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto

38

23

7

8

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

38

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

concentrated

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

"

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

"

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

"

10

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

ABS

Hydrofluoric Acid

Test note Elong.

35

37

Hydrocyanic Acid

% Retained

2774

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Hydrofluoric Acid (cont)

Hydrofluorosilicic Acid

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Peroxide

23

40

7

% Retained Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Impact strength

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

40

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

40

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

40

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

48

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

50

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

"

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

1

23

28

9

"

"

1

52

28

9

"

"

3

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

3

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

3

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

3

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

3

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.44

96

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

3

23

7

8

Slightly whitened

0.51

98.1

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Starex; LG Chem

2775

aq.

25

ABS

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Hydrogen Peroxide (cont)

Hydrogen Sulfide

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

aq.

3

23

7

8

Slightly whitened

0.51

98.1

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

"

3

23

7

8

"

0.51

98.1

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

"

3

23

7

8

"

0.51

98.1

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

0.35]0.44

96.0]97.2

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

3

23

7

9

No change observed

3

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

3

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

3

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

3

52

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

30

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

30

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

30

23

1

5

Fair resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

30

23

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

30

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

30

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

90

23

28

5

"

"

90

52

28

28

2776

Exposure medium

5

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

23

8

Excellent resistance - no recognizable attack

65

8

"

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Hydroquinone

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

powder

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

saturated solution

23

28

7

"

"

solution

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

powder

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

saturated solution

52

28

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

"

"

Hypochlorous Acid

Insect Spray

% Retained

solution

Hydroxyacetone

Inks

ABS

Exposure medium

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

writing

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Porlon

23

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

writing

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

7

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Terlux; BASF

Ortho Isotex

23

7

2

"

"

"

2777

" Johnsons No Roach

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Iodine

Iron (II) Sulfate

Iron (III) Chloride

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

crystals

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

tincture

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

"

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

solution

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

USP, tincture

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

solution

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

"

75

1

2

"

"

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

solid

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

solution

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Iron Ammonium (II) Sulfate

Iron Dichloride

% Retained

2778

Exposure medium

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

"

solid

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

ABS

solid solution

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Iron Dichloride (cont)

Iron Nitrate

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terlux; BASF

solid

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

solution

50

9

"

"

solid

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

solution

50

9

"

"

"

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Isoamyl Acetate

Isoamyl Alcohol

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

23

7

4

Softened noticeably

Starex; LG Chem

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

4

Softened noticeably

Starex; LG Chem

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

"

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

Isobutyl Acetate Isobutyl Alcohol

ABS

Exposure medium

20

20 23 50

7

"

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

2779

4

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Isobutyl Alcohol (cont)

50

Isobutyronitrile

23

7

100

23

100

52

Isooctane

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Terlux; BASF

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

7

Acceptable; minor effect

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Cycolac; GE Plastics Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

Isopropyl Alcohol

Test note Elong.

4

20

Isopropyl Acetate

% Retained

7

isopropanol

50

23

7

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

"

50

23

7

4

"

2780

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Strained in bending fixture

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

"

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

95

Isopropyl Alcohol (cont)

0.042

1

Data from Novacor Zylar brochure

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

20

Specimen: Transparent

isopropanol

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

23

1

5

Fair resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

isopropanol

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Cycolac; GE Plastics

"

23

7

2

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

23

7

8

"

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.3

97

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

23

7

9

No change observed

0.26]0.30

97.0]98.0

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

isopropanol

75

1

Strained in bending fixture

" Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

"

2781

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Kerosene

Kraton

Lactic Acid

Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Impact strength

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

"

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

7

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

23

7

9

No change observed

0.07

98.8

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.07

98.8

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.07

98.8

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.07

98.8

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

7

Acceptable; minor effect

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Isopropyl Amine Isopropylbenzene

% Retained

Shell

Starex; LG Chem

Cycolac; GE Plastics Strained in bending fixture

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

10

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

10

23

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

10

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

10

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

10

52

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

28

ABS

10

28

2782

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Lactic Acid (cont)

Lactose

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

80

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

80

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

80

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

80

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

85

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

85

52

28

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Lanolin

Lard

ABS

Exposure medium

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture "

animal fat

Laundry Detergents

Woolite

1

Tide

3

9

"

Laurel

ground

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

Lauryl Alcohol

23

7

23

7

50

"

"

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

2783

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Lauryl Alcohol (cont)

Lauryl Sulfate

Lead Acetate

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

23

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

Lead Nitrate

28

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

solution

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Lead Stearate

Lead Sulfate

% Retained

2784

Exposure medium

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Lemon Grass Oil

Lemon Juice

Material note

Impact strength

Terluran; BASF

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

23

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

2

23

6

2

23

3

23

7

4

23

7

2

"

"

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

81.2

3

62 Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

LNP Engineering Plastics; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples Flexural stress

"

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2785

Lighter Fluid

Tensile strength

1

50

naphtha

Test note Elong.

20

50

Lestoil

% Retained

100

fresh

Lemon Oil

ABS

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Ligroin

Lime Juice

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

concentrated

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

52

28

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

Lime Water

Lindane

% Retained

g-benzene hexachloride

Linseed Oil

raw

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

23

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 95.3

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

9

23

6

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

83.9

2786

Exposure medium

LNP Engineering Plastics; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples Flexural stress

"

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

81

Linseed Oil (cont)

Lipids

fatty

23

Machining Oils

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

79.8

LNP Engineering Plastics; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

8

Resistant

Tests were conducted on a variable strain fixture which exhibits chemical resistance of a part under stress

Lustran ABS 248; Monsanto

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

saturated

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

52

28

7

"

"

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Sunoco Sunvis 931

2,4-Lutidine

Mace

Test note Elong.

7

Lubricants Lubricating Oils

% Retained

23

Liquid Wrench Lithium Bromide

5

ABS

Exposure medium

23

7

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

Strained in bending fixture

"

Starex; LG Chem

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ground

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

No. 120

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

23

7

9

No change observed

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Starex; LG Chem

0.02

98.8

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

2787

" light

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Machining Oils (cont)

100

Magnesium Bromide

100

100

Magnesium Carbonate

100

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.08

102

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

23

7

9

No change observed

0.02

98.8

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.02

98.8

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.02

98.8

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

20.08 20.05

102.0]104.0

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

99

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

52

28

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

23

28

52

28

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

Magnesium Chloride

% Retained

2788

Exposure medium

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Magnesium Hydroxide

Magnesium Iodide Magnesium Nitrate Magnesium Sulfate

Mandarin Orange Oil

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

100

23

28

7

"

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

100

23

28

7

"

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

100

23

28

7

"

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

Malic Acid

% Retained

100

Maize Oil

Maleic Acid

ABS

Exposure medium

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

10

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

10

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

10

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

10

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

2789

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Mannitol Alcohol

Marjoram

ground

Mayonnaise

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

23

28

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Marmelade

Mascara

Test note Elong.

100

Maple Syrup Margarine

% Retained

Maybelline

23

7

20 20 22

1

9

"

5

Exposure strain is critical strain - level where stress cracks first appear

2790

Exposure medium

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Terluran; BASF Terlux; BASF Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

23

Mayonnaise (cont)

23

m-Cresol

Menthol

Acceptable; minor effect

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Impact strength

Cycolac; GE Plastics Strained in bending fixture

"

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

"

10

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

"

10

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

"

10

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

50 23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

100

23

28

7

"

"

100

52

28

Mercury

100

" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

23

28

2791

Mesityl Oxide

7

Tensile strength

20

Mercurochrome

Mercurous Nitrate

Resistant - no visual change observed

Elong.

10

"

Mercurous Chloride

7

8

% Retained

in ethanol

Mercuric Chloride

Mercuric Cyanide

7

ABS

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Mesityl Oxide (cont)

100

52

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

23

28

% Retained

7

50

50

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

1

"

Metalub 555

23

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2-Methoxyethanol

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

82

23

28

2

"

"

82

52

28

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Methoxyethyl Oleate

Methyl Acetate

Methyl Acetophonone

23

7

2792

Exposure medium

Terlux; BASF

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Methyl Alcohol

100

23

28

100

23

28

100

52

28

100

52

28

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84 3

Considerable change; expected life: days

" "

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

1

23

7

23

7

23

7

23

7

2

23

7

2

23

7

3

23

7

1

23

7

1

23

7

2

23

7

3

23

7

2

23

7

3

23

7

2

23

7

3

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Slightly softened and whitened

Softens; whitens

Slightly softened and whitened

Slightly softened and whitened

Slightly softened and whitened

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

"

"

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

"

"

8.57

71.3

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

8.57

71.3

"

13.1

33

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

13.1

33

"

8.57

71.3

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

8.57

71.3

"

8.57

71.3

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

8.57

71.3

"

8.57

71.3

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

8.57

71.3

"

2793

23

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Methyl Alcohol (cont)

23

7

1

23

7

2

23

Slightly softened and whitened

3

23

1

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

10.3]13.1

33.0]37.0

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

10.3]13.1

33.0]37.0

"

67.1

LNP Engineering Plastics; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

38.2

Flexural stress

"

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

65

3

50

75

1

1

2794

Exposure medium

67.1

LNP Engineering Plastics; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

2

Not recommended; severe effect

"

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Methyl Amyl Alcohol

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Methyl Benzoate Methyl Bromide

Methyl Bromoacetate Methyl Butyl Alcohol

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

100

23

28

2

"

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

ABS

liquid @ 20 psi

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

50

Methyl Butyl Alcohol (cont)

4

50

Methyl Chloride

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Terluran; BASF

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

4

"

Terlux; BASF

liquid @ 65%

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

ABS

Exposure medium

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

3

Swelled and partially solved

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

23

7

3

"

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

3

"

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

3

"

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

0

Dissolved

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

2795

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (cont)

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

7

0

Dissolved

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

23

7

2

Partly dissolved

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic

2

Not resistant; primarily used as solvent to bond to substrates such as PVC tubing

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

50

75

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

Test note Elong.

23

23

Methyl Eugenol

% Retained

1

1

2796

Exposure medium

Tests were conducted on a variable strain fixture which exhibits chemical resistance of a part under stress

Lustran ABS 248; Monsanto

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

0

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

ABS

100

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (cont)

Methyl Isopropyl Ketone

Methyl Salicylate

% Retained Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Impact strength

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac

23

7

2

"

"

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

2

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac

2

"

Cycolac; GE Plastics

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2797

23

Methyl Laurate Methyl Propyl Ketone

ABS

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

100

Methyl Salicylate (cont)

52

28

Methylcyclohexane

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

Methylal

% Retained

1

"

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

conc. formaldehyde

23

28

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Methylene Bromide

100

100

52

28

2

"

"

Methylene Chloride

100

23

28

2

"

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

20 23

1

50

1

50

2798

Exposure medium

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

"

"

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

ABS

2 1

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

50

Methylene Chloride (cont)

Methylene Chlorobromide

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

75

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

powder

20

9

"

"

powder; moisture

20

9

"

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

powder

20

9

"

"

powder; moisture

20

9

"

"

Methylene Iodide

Milk

22

1

4

Embrittlement only at air/ milk interface (fat)

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

23

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2799

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

% Retained Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Impact strength

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

paste

23

7

8

"

"

"

powdered

23

7

"

Milk (cont)

8

"

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

powder

50

9

"

"

powder; moisture

50

9

"

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

powder

50

9

"

"

powder; moisture

50

9

"

"

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Mineral Spirits

23

7

8

"

"

"

m-Nitrotoluene

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

"

"

Molasses

22

1

9

No fail @ 1.2% outer fiber strain

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

Monoamyl Phthalate

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

Mineral Oils

Morpholine

2800

Exposure medium

Terluran; BASF

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Moth Flakes

23

Motor Oils

% Retained Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Impact strength

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

electric motor oils; Costan 338

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Extra Heavy Mobil

23

7

9

"

"

"

RPM

23

7

4

"

"

"

Essolube, Tydol

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

No. 30

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

23

7

9

"

No. 40

23

7

23

6

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

50

9

"

81

5

Starex; LG Chem

" 85.5

83.7

LNP Engineering Plastics; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples Flexural stress

" Terluran; BASF Terlux; BASF

77.7

LNP Engineering Plastics; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

1

6

Exposure strain is critical strain - level where stress cracks first appear

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

23

7

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

Scope

20

2801

22

Mouthwash

Mustard

7

ABS

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

20

Mustard (cont)

French's

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Terlux; BASF

22

1

6

Exposure strain is critical strain - level where stress cracks first appear

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

23

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

N,N-Diethyl-mToluidine

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

N,N-Dimethylaniline

23

7

2

"

"

"

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

"

VM&P

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

23

28

9

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

2

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

"

23

7

2

"

"

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

8

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

N,N-Dimethylformamide

Naphtha

2802

Exposure medium

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Naphtha (cont) Naphthalene

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac

5

"

Cycolac; GE Plastics

solution in ethanol

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

crystals

23

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution in ethanol

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

"

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

crystals

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

2

"

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

8

"

"

"

Natural Gas

n-Heptane

n-heptane

n-heptane

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2803

n-heptane

28

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

n-Heptane (cont)

n-heptane

Nickel Chloride

Nickel Nitrate Nickel Sulfate

Nitric Acid

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

2804

Exposure medium

Impact strength

23

7

9

No change observed

0.10

98.8

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.10

98.8

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.10

98.8

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.10

98.8

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

8

Slightly whitened

0.28]0.35

104.0]106.0

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

7

8

Slightly whitens

0.35

104

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

23

7

0.35

104

"

LNP Engineering Plastics; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples

8

"

23

5

Fair - limited use

23

8

90.1

23

7

88.1

65

2

Not acceptable

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Flexural stress

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

100

23

28

9

"

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

30

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

30

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

30

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

30

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

5

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

5

52

28

7

"

"

10

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Nitric Acid (cont)

soln.

soln.

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Starex; LG Chem

10

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

10

23

7

9

No change observed

0.45

98.9

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

10

23

7

9

"

0.45

98.9

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

10

23

7

9

"

0.45

98.9

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

10

23

7

9

"

0.45

98.9

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

10

23

7

9

"

0.33]0.38

101.5]103.7

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

10

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.38

102

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

10

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

10

52

28

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

"

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

10 20

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

20

23

7

8

"

20

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics "

20

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

"

25

23

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

25

23

7

7

"

30

23

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

30

52

28

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

"

35

23

1

5

Fair resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

35

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

"

Strained in bending fixture

"

2805

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Nitric Acid (cont)

soln.

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

35

75

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

40

23

7

8

Slightly yellowish discoloration

0.73

98.1

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

40

23

7

8

"

0.73

98.1

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

40

23

7

8

"

0.73

98.1

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

40

23

7

8

"

0.73

98.1

40

23

7

6

"

1.25]1.50

40

23

7

7

Slightly yellowed

1.5

102

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

40

23

7

5

"

3.1

83

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

50

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

65

23

28

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

65

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

70

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

70

23

7

8

"

concentrated

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20 concentrated

% Retained

23

7

2806

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

"

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Nitric Acid (cont)

% Retained Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Impact strength

concentrated

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

"

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

concentrated

52

28

concd.

Nitrobenzene

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

dark; ground

20

"

20 23

Nitroglycerin

ABS

Exposure medium

7

1

"

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

dark; ground

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

"

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

2807

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Impact strength

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

100

23

28

2

"

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

n-nonanol

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

2

Not recommended; severe effect

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Nitromethane

Nitrosyl Chloride

Nitrous Acid Nonyl Alcohol

% Retained

23

n-Pentane

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Cycolac; GE Plastics

Nujol

23

Nutmeg

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terlux; BASF

light; ground

7

2808

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Nutmeg (cont)

"

Terluran; BASF

"

"

"

Terlux; BASF

50 50

4 4

"

"

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

n-octane

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Octanoyl Chloride Octyl Alcohol

Material note

Impact strength

4

50 light; ground

o-Chlorobenzaldehyde Octane

Tensile strength

4

4

50

Test note Elong.

Terlux; BASF

20

light; ground

% Retained

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

light; ground

Nutmeg Oil

ABS

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

2809

n-octanol

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

23

Octyl Alcohol (cont)

Octyl Cresol

Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Impact strength

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

2

100

52

28

2

"

"

23

7

4

Softened noticeably

Starex; LG Chem

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

o-Dichlorobenzene Oils

7

% Retained

diesel

20

"

20

9

"

Mobil DTE 26

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Mobil S126

23

7

9

"

"

"

cylinder; No. 20

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

turbine; No. 140

23

7

1

Unsuitable due to decomposition; swelling; dissolution

"

diesel

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

Oleic Acid

with cottonseed oil

with cottonseed oil

50

2810

Exposure medium

Terlux; BASF

9

"

50

21.1

1

6

Exposure strain is critical strain - level where stress cracks first appear

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

Terlux; BASF

50

21.1

1

6

"

"

"

50

22

1

3

"

"

"

50

22

1

3

"

"

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Oleic Acid (cont)

Oleum 100

Olive Oil

100

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

23

7

9

No change observed

20.03

99.4

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

20.03

99.4

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

20.03

99.4

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

20.03

99.4

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

Starex; LG Chem

23

7

9

"

0.00]0.05

102.5]103.5

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.05

103

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

23

7

9

"

20.2

98

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

2

Not acceptable

65

2

"

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

23

28

52

28

Terluran; BASF

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

9

"

"

powder

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

9

No change observed

20.03

99.3

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

20.03

99.3

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

20.03

99.3

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

20.03

99.3

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

2811

23

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

23

Olive Oil (cont)

No noticeable change in appearance

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

99

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

oPhenylphenol

Orange Juice

Outdoor Weathering

9

Test note Elong.

powder

Onions

Orange Oil

7

% Retained

100

23

28

2

100

52

28

2

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

22

1

9

No fail @ 1.2% outer fiber strain

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

solution

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

"

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

Arizona (hot & dry); inclined 45° south; no insulative backing

182

5

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 2.8; data from BFGoodrich Geon literature

Florida (hot & humid); inclined 45° south; no insulative backing

182

7

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 2.7; data from BFGoodrich Geon literature

66

100

2812

Exposure medium

58

Tensile strength retained at yield; dart impact - ASTM D4226 C.125 dart method A

Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) thick for impact, natural color samples

87

"

Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) thick samples for impact

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Outdoor Weathering (cont)

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

47

Tensile strength retained at yield; dart impact - ASTM D4226 C.125 dart method A

Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) thick for impact, natural color samples

22

"

"

Impact strength

Ohio (temperate, pollution); 45 degrees south; no insulative backing

182

4

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 2.1; data from BFGoodrich Geon literature

Arizona (hot & dry); inclined 45° south; no insulative backing

365

4

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 10.7; data from BFGoodrich Geon literature

Florida (hot & humid); inclined 45° south; no insulative backing

365

6

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 2.9; data from BFGoodrich Geon literature

75

"

Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) thick samples for impact

Ohio (temperate, pollution); 45 degrees south; no insulative backing

365

3

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 5.8; data from BFGoodrich Geon literature

53

"

Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) thick for impact, natural color samples

West Virginia

365

7

84

81

Impact retained is Izod; modulus retained is flexural modulus

Cycolac L; GE Plastics; Specimen: Natural color

"

365

7

104

93

"

Cycolac L; GE Plastics

61

105

365

8

102

85

"

Cycolac T; GE Plastics

365

7

101

75

"

Cycolac T; GE Plastics; Specimen: Natural color

Arizona (hot & dry); inclined 45° south; no insulative backing

730

2

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 16.5; data from BFGoodrich Geon literature

8

Tensile strength retained at yield; dart impact - ASTM D4226 C.125 dart method A

Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) thick for impact, natural color samples

Florida (hot & humid); inclined 45° south; no insulative backing

730

4

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 2.9; data from BFGoodrich Geon literature

58

"

Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) thick samples for impact

Ohio (temperate, pollution); 45 degrees south; no insulative backing

730

1

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 13.7; data from BFGoodrich Geon literature

43

"

Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) thick for impact, natural color samples

88

2813

" "

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Outdoor Weathering (cont)

Oxalic Acid

Tensile strength

Impact strength

Test note

Material note

Cycolac L; GE Plastics; Specimen: Natural color

730

5

72

69

Impact retained is Izod; modulus retained is flexural modulus

"

730

6

107

89

"

Cycolac L; GE Plastics

"

730

6

92

61

"

Cycolac T; GE Plastics; Specimen: Natural color

"

730

6

104

74

"

Cycolac T; GE Plastics

"

1095

6

85

52

"

Cycolac T; GE Plastics; Specimen: Natural color

"

1095

5

62

59

"

Cycolac L; GE Plastics; Specimen: Natural color

"

1095

7

109

86

"

Cycolac L; GE Plastics

"

1095

6

104

68

"

Cycolac T; GE Plastics

"

1826

3

51

50

"

Cycolac L; GE Plastics; Specimen: Natural color

"

1826

6

111

83

"

Cycolac L; GE Plastics

"

1826

6

104

63

"

Cycolac T; GE Plastics

"

1826

5

81

45

"

Cycolac T; GE Plastics; Specimen: Natural color

23

28

7

52

28

100

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

Oxymethylfurfurol

Elong.

West Virginia

100

o-Xylene

% Retained

2814

Exposure medium

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

28

100

52

0

"

"

,0.00005

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

,0.00005

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

,0.00005

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Oxymethylfurfurol (cont)

Ozone

Palamoll 644

,0.00005

50

100

23

100 ,0.0005

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

52

28

7

"

"

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

based on adipic acid

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

"

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

"

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

Palamoll 646

50

Palm Oil

"

Terlux; BASF

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

Palmitic Acid powder

23

28

2815

1

100

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Palmitic Acid (cont)

Paprika

p-Cresol

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

52

ground

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

28

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

5

100

52

28

5

"

"

paraffin oil

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

"

100

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Paraffin Oil

Paraldehyde

Test note Elong.

powder

Parachlordine

Paraffin

% Retained

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

2

100

52

28

2816

Exposure medium

"

"

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

ABS

2

20

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Impact strength

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

solution

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

Peanut Oil

Penicillin

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

Pentane

3-Pentanone

Elong.

7

Peanut Butter

Pentachlorophenol

% Retained

23

p-Cymene

Pectin

ABS

Exposure medium

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

"

2817

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

3-Pentanone (cont)

Pentene Pepper

Peppermint Oil

Perchloric Acid

Perchloroethylene

% Retained Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Impact strength

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

2

"

"

"

ground

100

23

28

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

3

"

"

black or white; ground

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

7

100

52

28

7

"

"

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

2818

Exposure medium

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

20

Perchloroethylene (cont)

Permatex

Petroleum Ether

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

1

2

"

"

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

75

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Permatex Lock Nut

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Permatex Forma-Gasket #1

23

7

4

"

"

"

7

Acceptable; minor effect

"

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

No change observed

Petrolatum Petroleum

ABS

Exposure medium

unleaded

23

7

23

7

9

23

7

9

"

23

7

9

"

23

7

9

"

23

7

8

23

7

50

0.19

99.0

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

0.19

99.0

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

0.19

99.0

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

0.19

99.0

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

Slightly yellowish discoloration

0.10]0.15

103.0]106.0

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

8

Slightly yellowed

0.15

103

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

2819

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

50

Petroleum Ether (cont)

Petroleum Jelly

carbolated

Phenacetin

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

2820

Exposure medium

Impact strength

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

8

"

"

"

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

ABS

23

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Phenol

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Impact strength

5

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

5

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

5

23

7

2

Slightly dark discoloration and partially disintegrated

15.6

65.7

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

5

23

7

2

"

15.6

65.7

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

5

23

7

2

"

15.6

65.7

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

5

23

7

2

"

15.6

65.7

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

5

23

7

3

Softens and becomes white

10.5]12.0

69.5]73.0

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

5

23

7

2

Softens; whitens

12

70

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

5

23

7

2

Slightly blackened; partially dissolved

15

66

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic

5

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Starex; LG Chem

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

5

52

28

2

"

"

concentrated

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

"

50

1

2

"

"

75

1

"

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

2

Not acceptable

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

2821

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

50

Phenol (cont)

1

65

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Terlux; BASF

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

2

Not acceptable

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

9

"

2-Phenoxyethanol

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Phenylacetonitrile

23

7

2

"

"

"

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

Phenolsulfonic Acid

Phenoxyacetic Acid

Phenylethyl Alcohol

20

20

Phenylhydrazine

Phosphoric Acid

"

1

"

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

2822

Exposure medium

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

1

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

1

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

ABS

100

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Phosphoric Acid (cont)

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

1

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

1

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

9

No change observed

0.33]0.37

102.0]103.3

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.37

102

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

10

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

10

52

28

7

"

"

25

23

28

7

"

"

25

52

28

7

"

"

30

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

30

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

30

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

30

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

85

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

85

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

85

23

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

85

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

85

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

85

52

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

0]40

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

40]100

2

Not recommended; severe effect

"

28

28

2823

10 10

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

23

Phosphoric Acid (cont)

7

crude

Phosphoric Anhydride

Phosphorus Oxychloride Phosphorus Pentachloride Phosphorus Trichloride Phthalic Acid

Phthalic Anhydride

Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Impact strength

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

7

100

52

28

7

"

"

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

100

23

28

2

"

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

100

23

28

2

"

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF Terlux; BASF

solution

20

9

"

20

9

"

23

6

Good - minor attack

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

65

6

Good - minor attack

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

Phthaloyl Chloride Picric Acid

% Retained

2824

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Pimento

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Terluran; BASF

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

"

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

pine needle oil

pine needle oil

Pineapple Juice

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

"

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Novus #1

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Novus #2

23

7

4

"

"

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Piperidine

Plastomoll DOA

% Retained

ground

Pine Oil

Plastic Polish

ABS

Exposure medium

20

Terlux; BASF

" Terluran; BASF

2825

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Plastomoll DOA (cont)

Polyethylene Glycol Monolaurate

polyethylene glycol 400 monolaurate "

Pork Lard

50

Potassium Aluminum Sulfate

Potassium Bicarbonate

Potassium Bisulfate

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

3

Exposure strain is critical strain - level where stress cracks first appear

Variable strain bending form "

21.1

1

22

1

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

2

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50 50

Potassium Aluminum Chloride

% Retained

23

28

52

28

"

9

"

Terlux; BASF

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

100

23

28

52

28

2826

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

ABS

9

20

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

50

Potassium Bisulfate (cont)

9

50

Potassium Borate

Potassium Bromate

Potassium Bromide

Potassium Carbonate Potassium Chlorate Potassium Chloride

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

solution

20

"

20

saturated solution

23

solution

50

"

50

saturated solution

52

solution

28

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated solution

23

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated solution

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

100

23

28

9

"

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

25

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

28

28

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2827

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Potassium Chloride (cont)

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics Terluran; BASF

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Potassium Cyanide

Potassium Dichromate

Test note Elong.

100

23

Potassium Chromate

% Retained

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF Terlux; BASF

solution

20

9

20

9

"

23

6

Good - minor attack

solution

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated solution

65

5

Fair - limited use

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

saturated

23

28

ABS

" saturated solution

Potassium Ferricyanide

2828

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

50

Potassium Ferricyanide (cont)

9

50

Potassium Fluoride

Potassium Hydroxide

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

10

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

10

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

10

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

10

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

10

23

7

8

"

10

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

10

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

30

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

30

23

7

8

"

40

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

50

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

saturated

52

solution

28

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

"

"

2829

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Potassium Hydroxide (cont)

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

50

20

50

23

50

50

1

50

Potassium Iodate

% Retained

solution

concentrated

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

"

"

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

"

"

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

23

7

8

"

saturated solution

23

7

8

"

"

23

7

8

"

concentrated

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

28

2830

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

" "

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

" Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

52

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Potassium Iodide

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

23

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

7

"

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

100

23

28

7

"

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

Potassium Manganate Potassium Nitrate

28

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Potassium Permanganate

solution

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

"

20

saturated

23

9

"

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

solution

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

"

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

7

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

2831

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Potassium Persulfate

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Potassium Sulfide

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

p-Phenylphenol

100

23

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

light process oil

Prontosil

Propane

Test note Elong.

solution

Potassium Sulfate

Process Oil

% Retained

2832

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

gas

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

ABS

liquid

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Propargyl Alcohol

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

100

23

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Propionic Acid

Propyl Alcohol

ABS

Exposure medium

n-propyl alcohol

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

solid

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

Propyl Dichloride

100

23

28

100

52

28

2

"

"

Propylene Dichloride

100

23

28

0

Solvent

"

100

52

28

0

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2833

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Propylene Glycol

Propylene Oxide

Pyridine

solution

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

Terluran; BASF

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

"

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

ABS

Pyrogallic Acid

Test note Elong.

100

Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether

1,2-Propylene Oxide

% Retained

2834

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Pyrogallic Acid (cont)

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terlux; BASF

"

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

oleic acid

23

7

8

"

"

"

No. 150

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

No. 300

23

7

9

"

"

solution

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

"

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

Resorcinol

saturated

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

52

28

9

"

"

Rongalit

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

Quinine Sulfate

Red Copper Oxide Red Oil Refrigerator Oil

Resorcin

Root Beer

23

Rose Oil

20

7

"

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

2835

9

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Rose Oil (cont)

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

Rum

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

essence

20

9

"

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

essence

20

9

"

"

Kraft Miracle Whip

23

7

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

8

Surface appearance unchanged; data from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

Flexure; samples placed in 20° bend

Cycolac KJU; GE Plastics

23

7

8

Data taken from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

23

28

0

Solvent

Salad Dressings Salad Oil

100

Salicylaldehyde

100

Salicylic Acid

salicylic acid ointment

salicylic acid ointment

0

126

2836

Exposure medium

97

" Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

52

28

0

"

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

100

52

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

Terluran; BASF

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

7

9

No change observed

0.33]0.38

99.0]99.9

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

10

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.38

99

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

23

8

Resistant

common; dry

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

Sassafras Oil

100

23

28

52

28

3M

Tests were conducted on a variable strain fixture which exhibits chemical resistance of a part under stress

Lustran ABS 248; Monsanto

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

Sea Water

Test note Elong.

23

Sandalwood Oil

Scotch Brand 5200

% Retained

10

Saline Solutions

Salts

ABS

Exposure medium

1

"

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

23

7

Terlux; BASF Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Terluran; BASF

2837

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Sea Water (cont)

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terlux; BASF

Sebacic Acid Dibutyl Ester

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

Sesame Oil

Seven Up Beverage Shampoo

Shoe Polish

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Prell

23

7

7

"

"

"

Johnson's Baby

23

7

4

"

"

"

Johnson & Johnson Baby

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Kiwi Solid

23

7

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Silicon

Dow Corning DC 230; silicon fluid

23

Silicone

fluid

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

Silicone Oil

"

50

9

"

GE Viscasil 5000

23

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

2838

Exposure medium

Terlux; BASF Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Starex; LG Chem

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Silver Acetate

Silver Nitrate

Soaps

Sodium Acetate

Sodium Benzoate

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

23

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

Dial

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

"

23

7

9

"

"

Cycolac

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

23

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

52

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20 23

solution "

28

28

9

"

Terlux; BASF

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

28

2839

" saturated

28

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Sodium Benzoate (cont)

Sodium Bisulfate

Sodium Bisulfite

Sodium Borate

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

saturated

Sodium Bicarbonate

% Retained

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

1

7

Good resistance

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

saturated

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

52

28

9

"

"

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

solution

20

"

20

9

"

saturated

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

"

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

52

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

28

2840

Exposure medium

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

ABS

solution

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Sodium Borate (cont)

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Impact strength

Saturated solution

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Borax; saturated

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

powder, Borax

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

saturated

23

28

9

"

"

Saturated solution

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Borax; saturated

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

powder, Borax

52

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

saturated

52

28

9

"

"

saturated solution

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

Sodium Bromate

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

Sodium Bromide

100

23

28

7

100

52

28

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

2841

7

solution

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Starex; LG Chem

2

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

aq.

2

23

7

8

Slightly yellowish discoloration

0.49

97.7

Toyolac 100

"

2

23

7

8

"

0.49

97.7

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

"

2

23

7

8

"

0.49

97.7

Toyolac 300

"

2

23

7

8

"

0.49

97.7

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

"

2

23

7

8

"

0.49

97.7

Toyolac 500

"

2

23

7

8

"

0.49

97.7

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

"

2

23

7

8

"

0.49

97.7

Toyolac 600

"

2

23

7

8

"

0.49

97.7

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

Sodium Carbonate

2

23

7

9

No change observed

0.32]0.39

96.0]97.0

Toyolac 900

2

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.39

96

Toyolac 900; Specimen: Transparent

2

23

7

9

No change observed

0.32]0.39

96.0]97.0

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

2

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.39

96

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

10

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

9

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated solution

2842

Exposure medium

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

8

"

"

"

23

7

8

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

23

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Sodium Carbonate (cont)

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Elong.

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Impact strength

saturated solution

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

"

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

23

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated solution

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

52

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac

5

"

Cycolac; GE Plastics

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

10

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

aq.

10

23

7

8

Slightly yellowish discoloration

0.39

98.8

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

"

10

23

7

8

"

0.39

98.8

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

"

10

23

7

8

"

0.39

98.8

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

"

10

23

7

8

"

0.39

98.8

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

25

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

100

52

28

Sodium Chlorate

Sodium Chloride

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

solution

20

9

"

"

2843

9

dry

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Sodium Chloride (cont)

Sodium Chloroacetate

Sodium Chromate

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

dry

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terlux; BASF

solution

20

9

"

"

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "

23

7

8

saturated

23

7

8

"

dry

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

solution

50

9

"

"

dry

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

solution

50

9

"

"

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs "

saturated

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

52

28

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

23

8

Excellent resistance - no recognizable attack

65

8

"

Sodium Cyanide Sodium Dichromate

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

saturated

23

28

9

"

"

"

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

Sodium Ferricyanide Sodium Fluoride

% Retained

2844

Exposure medium

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Sodium Fluoride (cont)

saturated

23

solution

Sodium Hydroxide

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

52

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Sodium Hydrosulfite

28

ABS

Exposure medium

28

1

23

7

9

No change observed

0.33]0.39

98.5]99.5

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

1

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.39

99

"

1

23

7

9

"

0.39

99

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

10

23

1

7

Good resistance

10

23

7

3

Stress cracking observed; data from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

10

23

7

7

Data taken from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

10

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

10

23

7

8

Slightly yellowish discoloration

0.36

97.4

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

10

23

7

8

"

0.36

97.4

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

10

23

7

8

"

0.36

97.4

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

10

23

7

8

"

0.36

97.4

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

10

23

7

9

No change observed

0.30]0.34

97.6]98.4

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

10

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.34

98

"

10

23

7

9

"

0.34

98

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a. Flexure; samples placed in 20° bend 0.3

194

104

Cycolac KJU; GE Plastics

" Starex; LG Chem

2845

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Sodium Hydroxide (cont)

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

10

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical

10

23

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

10

52

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical

10

52

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

20

2846

Exposure medium

25

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

"

40

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

40

23

7

9

Slightly yellowish discoloration

20.16

99.2

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

40

23

7

9

"

20.16

99.2

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

40

23

7

9

"

20.16

99.2

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

40

23

7

9

"

20.16

99.2

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

40

23

7

9

No change observed

0.05]0.09

97.0]97.8

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

40

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.09

97

"

40

23

7

9

"

0.09

97

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

40

23

7

7

Slightly yellowed

1.1

94

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries

40

23

7

7

"

1.1

94

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic

50

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

50

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical

Starex; LG Chem

Terluran; BASF

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Sodium Hydroxide (cont)

50

23

50

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

52

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical

50

52

28

9

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

50

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

80

5

"

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical

100

23

28

9

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

65

28

9

"

"

100

Sodium Hypochlorite

28

ABS

Exposure medium

65

28

9

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Magnum; Dow Chemical Lustran; Monsanto

23

7

8

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

15

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

15

52

28

7

"

"

solution with 12% chlorine

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

5% chlorine

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution with 12% chlorine

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

2847

23

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Sodium Hypochlorite (cont)

5% chlorine

Sodium Nitrate

Sodium Nitrite

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

Sodium Perborate

% Retained

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Sodium Phosphate

2848

Exposure medium

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

tert; solution

20

9

"

"

sec; solution

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

tert; solution

20

9

"

"

ABS

sec; solution

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Sodium Phosphate (cont)

Sodium Salicylate

sec; solution

50

9

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

tert; solution

50

9

"

"

sec; solution

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

tert; solution

50

9

"

"

powder

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

52

28

7

"

"

100

23

28

7

"

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

Sodium Silicate Sodium Sulfate solution

20

"

20 23

solution

50

"

Sodium Sulfide

7

50

9

"

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

Sodium Sulfite

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

50 28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

2849

solution

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Sodium Sulfite (cont) Sodium Thiosulfate

Solder Flux

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

2850

Exposure medium

Impact strength

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

aq.

10

23

7

9

No change observed

0.47

98.3

Toyolac 100

"

10

23

7

9

"

0.47

98.3

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

"

10

23

7

9

"

0.47

98.3

Toyolac 300

"

10

23

7

9

"

0.47

98.3

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

"

10

23

7

9

"

0.47

98.3

Toyolac 500

"

10

23

7

9

"

0.47

98.3

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

"

10

23

7

9

"

0.47

98.3

Toyolac 600

"

10

23

7

9

"

0.47

98.3

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

10

23

7

7

"

0.32]10.28

98.3]99.1

Toyolac 900

10

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.32

98

Toyolac 900; Specimen: Transparent

10

23

7

7

No change observed

0.32]10.28

98.3]99.1

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

10

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.32

98

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

23

28

9

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated

52

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

52

28

9

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

Allen

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Solvents

organic

Sorbitol

Spearmint

Sperm Oil

Stannic Chloride

Stannous Chloride

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

0

Poor resistance; soluble in ketones and esters; aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons

RTP 600; RTP Company

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

100

52

28

9

"

"

spearmint oil

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

Spruce Oil

Test note Elong.

23

20

Spermaceti

% Retained

100

Soya Oil

Soybean Oil

ABS

Exposure medium

"

Terlux; BASF

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

100

23

28

7

"

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

2851

9

100

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Steak Sauce

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Impact strength

23

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Worcestershire

23

7

7

"

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

crystals

23

28

crystals

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

white spirits

23

7

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

7

Acceptable; minor effect

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

7

Good resistance; attacked by oxidizing acids

23

STP Oil Treatment

7

Strong Acids

Strontium Bromide

Cycolac; GE Plastics Strained in bending fixture

"

RTP 600; RTP Company

9

Excellent resistance

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

Strong Alkalis

20

50

Strontium Salicylate

Elong.

A-1

Stearic Acid

Stoddard Solvents

% Retained

2852

Exposure medium

"

Terlux; BASF

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

saturated

23

28

9

"

"

ABS

9

powder

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Strontium Salicylate (cont)

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

saturated

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

9

100

52

28

9

"

"

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics Terluran; BASF

liqs. solution

30

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

30

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

30

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

30

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

sulfur ointment

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

23

1

50 50

Sulfur Chloride

Sulfur Dioxide

Test note Elong.

52

Sucrose

Sulfur

% Retained

powder

Strychnine

Sugars

ABS

Exposure medium

dry

"

Terlux; BASF

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

2853

9

100

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Sulfur Dioxide (cont)

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

moist

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

dry

100

52

28

7

"

"

liquid @ 46 psi

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

moist

100

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

Sulfur Hexafluoride

20

Sulfuric Acid

Test note Elong.

liquid @ 46 psi

moist

Sulfur Trioxide

% Retained

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

1

23

7

9

No change observed

0.35]0.42

100]101.8

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

1

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.42

100

"

1

23

7

9

"

0.42

100

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

3

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

10

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

10

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

10

23

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

1

2854

Exposure medium

"

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Sulfuric Acid (cont)

10

23

7

8

Surface appearance unchanged; data from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

10

23

7

7

Data taken from Georgia Gulf PVC literature

0.1

10

23

7

9

No change observed

10

23

7

9

10

23

7

10

23

7

10

23

10

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Elong.

160

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Flexure; samples placed in 20° bend

Cycolac KJU; GE Plastics

Impact strength

97

"

0.44

97.4

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

"

0.44

97.4

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

9

"

0.44

97.4

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

9

"

0.44

97.4

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

7

9

"

0.24]0.30

97.5]99.0

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.3

97.5

"

10

23

7

9

"

0.3

97.5

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

10

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical

10

23

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

10

23

8

10

23

5

10

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

10

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

10

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical

10

52

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

25

23

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

30

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

30

23

7

9

No change observed

0.17

99.1

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

30

23

7

9

"

0.17

99.1

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

90.3

76.9

LNP Engineering Plastics; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples Flexural stress

Strained in bending fixture

"

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Starex; LG Chem

2855

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

30

23

7

9

No change observed

0.17

99.1

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

30

23

7

9

"

0.17

99.1

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

30

23

7

9

Slightly yellowish discoloration

0.05]0.07

101.0]102.1

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

30

23

7

8

Slightly yellowed

0.07

101

"

30

23

7

8

"

0.07

101

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

30

23

7

7

No noticeable change in appearance

1.2

93

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries

30

23

7

7

"

1.2

93

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic

30

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical

30

23

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

30

52

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical

30

52

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

35

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

battery acid

38

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

38

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Sulfuric Acid (cont)

"

38

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

38

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

50

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

50

23

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical

28

2856

Exposure medium

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Sulfuric Acid (cont)

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

50

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical

50

52

28

7

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

80

23

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical

80

23

28

5

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

80

52

28

5

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical

80

52

28

5

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

90

23

28

3

Considerable change; expected life: days

Magnum; Dow Chemical

90

23

28

3

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

90

52

28

3

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical

90

52

28

3

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

98

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical

98

23

28

2

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

98

65

28

2

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical

98

65

28

2

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

50

10]75

28

2857

7

50

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

0]10

Sulfuric Acid (cont)

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

concentrated

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

"

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto

23

7

8

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

concentrated

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

"

Lustran; Monsanto

"

23

7

2

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

6

23

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

6

52

28

5

"

"

23

28

5

"

"

Sulfurous Acid

concentrated "

52

28

5

"

"

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

Coppetone

23

7

4

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

simple sugar

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Talcum Powder

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Tannic Acid

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Sulfuryl Chloride Suntan Lotion

Syrups

2858

Exposure medium

Cycolac; GE Plastics Strained in bending fixture

"

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Tannic Acid (cont)

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

powder

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

saturated

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

powder

52

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

saturated

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

"

10

23

1

7

Good resistance

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

23

1

7

"

"

Tartaric Acid

Tea

ABS

Exposure medium

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated solution

23

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated solution

52

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

28

instant

100

23

28

9

"

"

moist leaves

100

23

28

9

"

"

instant

100

52

28

9

"

"

moist leaves

100

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

instant

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

leaves; moist

20

9

"

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

"

"

2859

instant leaves; moist

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

23

Tea (cont)

Test note

Material note

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Impact strength

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

leaves; moist

50

9

"

"

instant

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

9

"

"

100

50 23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

4

Softened noticeably

Starex; LG Chem

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

Tetrachloromethane

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Tensile strength

50

20

Tetrachloroethene

9

Elong.

instant

leaves; moist

Tetrachloroethane

7

% Retained

7

2860

Exposure medium

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Tetrahydrofuran

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

"

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

1

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

Tetralin

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

4

Softened noticeably

Starex; LG Chem

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

Thionyl Chloride

Test note Elong.

23

50

Thioglycolic Acid

% Retained

100

Tetrahydrofurfurol

Tetrahydronaphthalene

ABS

Exposure medium

7

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

"

100

52

28

2

"

"

2861

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Thionyl Chloride (cont)

Thiophene

Tin (IV) Chloride

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Terluran; BASF

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

"

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

1

"

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

"

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

"

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

Titanium Tetrachloride

Toluene

Test note Elong.

20

Thymol

Tin (II) Chloride

% Retained

2862

Exposure medium

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical

100

23

28

0

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Toluene (cont)

100

52

28

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto

23

7

2

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

23

7

0

Dissolved

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

23

7

3

Swollen

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

3

"

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

3

"

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

3

"

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

23

7

0

Dissolved

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

7

4

Swelled

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries

23

7

4

"

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2863

23

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

75

Toluene (cont)

1

toluene, toluol

Tomato Juice

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

Crest

9

"

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

23

Transformer Oils

7

7

Terlux; BASF Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Terluran; BASF

Strained in bending fixture

"

Terluran; BASF

100

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

23

28

2

"

"

"

crystals "

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Material note

Impact strength

28

23

Trichloroacetic Acid

Tensile strength

23

20

Tribromoethylbenzene

Test note Elong.

100

20

Toothpaste

% Retained

2864

Exposure medium

52

28

2

100

23

28

2

"

"

100

52

28

2

"

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Trichlorobenzene

Trichloroethane

Trichloroethene

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Terluran; BASF

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical

100

23

28

2

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical

100

23

28

0

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical

100

52

28

2

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

0

Solvent

Magnum; Dow Chemical

100

52

28

0

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2865

100

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Trichloroethene (cont)

Material note

Impact strength

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto

23

7

2

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

75

1

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

2

100

52

28

2

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Trichloropropane 23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

Trichloropropene Tricresyl Phosphate

Tensile strength

1

50

Trichlorophenol

Test note Elong.

23

50

2,4,5-Trichlorophenol

% Retained

2866

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Tricresyl Phosphate (cont)

Triethanolamine

Triethylene Glycol

ABS

Exposure medium

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Terluran; BASF

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

9

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

8

"

"

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

23

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

2867

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Triethylenetetramine

Trisodium Phosphate

Material note

Impact strength

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

7

100

52

28

7

"

"

powder

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

saturated

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

powder

52

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

saturated

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

D- or L-

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50 23

Turbine Oil

Turpentine

Tensile strength

23

Trypaflavin

Tryptophane

Test note Elong.

100

Triglycol Acetate

Tripropylene Glycol

% Retained

7

2868

Exposure medium

9

"

9

No change observed

Terlux; BASF

5

Questionable; moderate effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

0.05]0.09

100.0]100.5

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

23

28

2

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

ABS

100

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

100

Turpentine (cont)

52

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terluran; BASF

20

4

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

7

Strained in bending fixture "

Cycolac

23

7

2

"

pine oil

23

7

8

No noticeable change in appearance

0.55

104

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

turpentine oil

23

7

9

No change observed

0.40]0.55

104.0]104.9

Toyolac 900

pine oil

23

7

8

No noticeable change in appearance

0.55

104

Toyolac 900; Specimen: Transparent

turpentine oil

23

7

9

No change observed

0.40]0.55

104.0]104.9

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

4

Limited resistance: some swelling; solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible

Terlux; BASF

50

4

"

Terluran; BASF

50

4

"

Terlux; BASF

D- or L-

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

Turpentine Substitute

Undecyl Alcohol

Test note Elong.

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

50

Tyrosine

% Retained

2

23

28

ABS

Exposure medium

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

2869

1-undecanol

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Undecyl Alcohol (cont)

Urea

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

23

7

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance

RTP 600; RTP Company

UV Radiation UV Weathering

Test note Elong.

solution

Uric Acid Urotropin

% Retained

2870

Exposure medium

tested indoors, 6 feet from a fluorescent light with 4 40 watt bulbs

30

9

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 0.07

Cycolac KJB; GE Plastics; Specimen: Sample originally matched to a standard tan color

"

30

9

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 0.09

Cycolac KJM; GE Plastics; Specimen: Sample originally matched to a standard tan color

"

30

9

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 0.08

Cycolac KJU; GE Plastics; Specimen: Sample originally matched to a standard tan color

"

30

9

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 0.17

Cycolac KJW; GE Plastics; Specimen: Sample originally matched to a standard tan color

"

182

9

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 0.44

Cycolac KJB; GE Plastics; Specimen: Sample originally matched to a standard tan color

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

UV Weathering (cont)

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

9

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 0.85

Cycolac KJM; GE Plastics; Specimen: Sample originally matched to a standard tan color

"

182

9

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 0.26

Cycolac KJU; GE Plastics; Specimen: Sample originally matched to a standard tan color

"

182

9

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 0.75

Cycolac KJW; GE Plastics; Specimen: Sample originally matched to a standard tan color

"

365

8

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 1.18

Cycolac KJB; GE Plastics; Specimen: Sample originally matched to a standard tan color

"

365

6

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 3.11

Cycolac KJM; GE Plastics; Specimen: Sample originally matched to a standard tan color

"

365

9

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 0.53

Cycolac KJU; GE Plastics; Specimen: Sample originally matched to a standard tan color

"

365

6

ΔE color change (CIE lab) of 3.6

Cycolac KJW; GE Plastics; Specimen: Sample originally matched to a standard tan color

7

7

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Valerian Drops

20 20

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

vanilla extract

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

100

52

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

"

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

100

52

28

9

"

"

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

"

Verbena Oil

Test note Elong.

182

23

Vaseline

% Retained

tested indoors, 6 feet from a fluorescent light with 4 40 watt bulbs

V-8 Juice

Vanilla

ABS

Exposure medium

20

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

2871

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

20

Verbena Oil (cont)

1

50

Vinegar

Heinz

Vinyl Chloride

Walnut Oil

Water distilled

distilled

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

1

"

23

7

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

52

28

Material note

Impact strength

Terlux; BASF

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

5

100

% Retained

" Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

22

1

9

No fail @ 1.2% outer fiber strain

Variable strain bending form

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) samples

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

28

2

Severe attack; softened in few hrs

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

2

"

"

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

9

"

"

100

23

28

9

"

"

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

100

52

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

"

100

52

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

ABS

100

20

2872

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

20

Water (cont) distilled, all concentrations

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Terlux; BASF

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.42

100

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Starex; LG Chem

23

7

9

No change observed

0.30]0.42

100]103

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

7

6

No noticeable change in appearance

2.5

84

Toyolac Parel TP10; Toray Industries; Specimen: Antistatic

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

7

Acceptable; minor effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

fresh

Terluran; BASF

9

Acceptable; no effect

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

9

Acceptable; no effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

bleached

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

20

Aero Floor Care Formula

23

Water Colors

lab grade 7

Water Glass

Waxes

Resistant over a period of months to years

% Retained

23

acid, mine

Water Distilled

9

ABS

Exposure medium

7

9

"

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Terlux; BASF Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

7

"

"

"

carnauba wax

23

7

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

bleached

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

2873

liquid carnauba

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

23

Tensile strength

Test note

Material note

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Impact strength

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Weak Acids

9

Excellent resistance

RTP 600; RTP Company

Weak Alkalis

9

"

"

Whale Oil

100

Whiskey

100

bourbon

White Oil

Wintergreen Oil

7

Elong.

7

WD 40

spray lube

% Retained

23

7

9

No noticeable change in appearance

0.15

101

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries; Specimen: Transparent

23

7

9

No change observed

0.26

98.4

Toyolac 100; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.26

98.4

Toyolac 300; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.26

98.4

Toyolac 500; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.26

98.4

Toyolac 600; Toray Industries

23

7

9

"

0.10]0.15

100.8]101.5

Toyolac 900; Toray Industries

23

28

5

Moderate effect; expected life: weeks to months

52

28

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

5

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

8

Resistant - no visual change observed

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

20

1

"

Terlux; BASF

50

1

"

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

9

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

23

Witco Punshield 20

23

Xylene

20

7

7

2874

Exposure medium

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Strained in bending fixture

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Terluran; BASF

ABS

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

20

Xylene (cont)

Zinc Bromide

% Retained Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terlux; BASF

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

23

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

23

7

2

Exposure stress is the critical stress (level at which part stress cracks)

Strained in bending fixture

Cycolac; GE Plastics

23

7

2

Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved

Chemical resistance per ASTM D543

Lustran; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs

23

7

9

Almost no change in either appearance or physical properties

Starex; LG Chem

50

1

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

50

1

Not resistant: severe swelling; decomposition; solvation or environmental stress cracking

Terluran; BASF

50

1

"

Terlux; BASF

2

Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling

Lastilac; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.

2

Not recommended; severe effect

Cycolac; GE Plastics

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

75

Yeast

ABS

Exposure medium

1

23

28

9

100

52

28

9

"

"

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

"

100

52

28

7

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

2875

100

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

Zinc Hydrosulfite

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

solution

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

23

28

9

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

solution

50

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

saturated solution

52

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

"

52

28

9

"

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

10

23

28

9

"

"

10

52

28

9

"

"

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

20

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

Zinc Ointment

100

23

28

ABS

" saturated solution

Zinc Nitrate

Zinc Oxide

Test note Elong.

100

Zinc Carbonate

Zinc Chloride

% Retained

2876

Exposure medium

Exp. medium note

Conc. (%)

Temp. (°C)

Time (days)

PDL #

Resistance note

% Change Weight

100

Zinc Oxide (cont)

52

28

Test note Elong.

Tensile strength

Material note

Impact strength

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

7

Very slight clouding/ discoloration; expected life: months to years

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

7

"

"

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

Terluran; BASF

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

20

50

Zinc Sulfate

% Retained

9

50

Zinc Stearate

ABS

Exposure medium

9

"

Terlux; BASF

100

23

28

9

Plastic was unaffected for duration of test

Magnum; Dow Chemical; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543-84

100

52

28

9

"

" Terluran; BASF

solution

20

9

Resistant over a period of months to years

"

20

9

"

Terlux; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terluran; BASF

"

50

9

"

Terlux; BASF

2877