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Polystyrenes (PS)
Part 12: Styrene Polymers 30. Polystyrenes (PS) Chapter Outline: 30.1 Polystyrene (PS) 30.2 Styrenic Resin 30.1 Polystyrene (PS) Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Acetaldehyde
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Acetamide
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
5
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
5
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Acetic Acid
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
5
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
5
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
7
9
5 5
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
10.28
"
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
9
10
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
5
"
"
10
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
"
25
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
25
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
25
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Woishnis and Ebnesajjad. Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics. DOI: 10.1016/B978-1-4557-7896-6.00030-3
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
25
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
25
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
25
50
7
4
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
25
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
25
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
50
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
50
50
1
2
"
50
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
50
50
7
4
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
glacial
100
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
100
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
2
Partly dissolved
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
Acetic Acid (cont)
100
3010
Exposure medium
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a. "
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
20
0]365
6
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
Polystyrene (PS)
glacial
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
23
7
3
69.7
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber
23
7
3
69.7
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
23
7
3
60.2
Flexural stress
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber
23
7
3
60.2
"
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
glacial
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
50
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Acetic Anhydride
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Acetol
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
7
0
Completely dissolved
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Acetonitrile
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Acetophenetidin
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
Acetic Acid (cont)
Acetone
100
Resistant - no visual change observed
Test note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3011
Exp. medium note
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
0]365
8
"
in oil
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
7
Good resistance
jamaica, whole
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
Alcohols
Allyl Alcohol
Allyl Mustard Oil Almond Oil
Resistance note
% Retained
3
Adrenalin Hydrochloride
Allspice
PDL #
% Change
0]365
Acetylene
Adrenalin
Time (days)
20
Acetophenone
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3012
Exposure medium
"
RTP 400; RTP Company
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
sweet
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
bitter
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
sweet
50
0]365
3
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
50 bitter
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Aluminum Potassium Sulfate
Aluminum Sulfate
Amidol
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
photog., saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Aluminum Acetate Aluminum Chloride
Temp. (°C)
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs "
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
8
"
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
"
10
50
1
7
"
"
aqueous solution
25
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
25
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
3013
50 10
Ammonia
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Ammonium Bifluoride
Ammonium Carbonate
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Fair resistance
10 10
50
1
5
10
81
3
1
10
28
9
0.00
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
7
9
10.14
"
"
28
9
10.14
28
" 40.1
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
"
concentrated
22
7
"
22
7
8
solution
23
7
2
55.4
"
23
7
3
63.4
concentrated
50
7
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
Resistant - no visual change observed
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples Flexural stress
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
Ammonium Rhodanide
Resistance note
% Retained
22
solution
Ammonium Nitrate
PDL #
% Change
saturated
Ammonium Hydroxide
Ammonium Molybdate
Time (days)
3014
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Ammonium Rhodanide (cont)
saturated solution
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Ammonium Salts
insecticide
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Ammonium Sulfate
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
7
Resistant for years; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
7
"
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
n-amyl alcohol
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Ammonium Thiocyanate
Ammonium Thioglycolate Amyl Acetate
Amyl Alcohol
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3015
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Amyl Alcohol (cont)
Amyl Cinnamaldehyde
Amyl Mercaptan
Amyl Phthalate n-amyl phthalate
Anethole Anethym Oil Aniline
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
0]365
6
Resistant for months; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
6
"
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
0
Completely dissolved
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
100
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
3016
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Animal Fats
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
beef suet
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
lard
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
lean beef
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
lard
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
beef suet
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Anise Oil
Aniseed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
10
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
"
10
75
1
2
"
"
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
"
Apple Juice Aqua Regia
Aspirin
Temp. (°C)
22
7
8
"
Atropine Sulfate
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3017
Atrabrine
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Attar of Roses
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
Bacon Fats
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Atropine Sulfate (cont)
Barium Bromide
Barium Carbonate
Barium Chloride
Basil
saturated solution
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
sweet
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
"
Bay Leaves Beer
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
over 3.2% alcohol
undiluted
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Benzaldehyde
3018
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
50
Benzaldehyde (cont) 100
Benzene
Benzoic Resin
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
7
0
Completely dissolved
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
20
0]365
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
22
7
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
81
3
81
3
0
Sample dissolved or severely tackified
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
benzoic acid ointment; with salicylic acid
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
Benzoic Acid
Benzoic Acid Ointment
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3019
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Benzoyl
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Benzyl Acetate
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
"
Benzyl Alcohol beta-Naphthol Bismuth Chloride Bismuth Subnitrate
Boric Acid
Brake Fluids
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
0
"
"
dissolved in alcohol
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
"
50
0]365
8
"
"
"
20
0]365
8
"
"
"
Bleach
50
0]365
8
"
"
"
12
20
0]365
8
"
"
"
12
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
ATE
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
BASF
20
0]365
3
"
"
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastic//S. p">S.p.a.
23
7
6
23
7
0
Sample dissolved or severely tackified
50
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastic//S. p">S.p.a.
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
84.4
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples Flexural stress
"
Polystyrene (PS)
ATE
3020
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastic S.p.a.
81
3
0
Sample dissolved or severely tackified
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
2
"
"
10
75
1
2
"
"
bromine liquid
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
Butane
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
Butter
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Brake Fluids (cont)
BASF
Temp. (°C)
Brandy Bromine
Bromochloromethane
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
n-butanol
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
n-butyl alcohol
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
5
Fair resistance
"
Butyl Acetate n-butyl acetate
Butyl Alcohol
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3021
Butyl Alcohol (cont)
Exp. medium note
Resistance note
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
n-butanol
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Cadmium Bromide
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
"
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Caesium Bromide
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
Polystyrene (PS)
Calcium Chloride
PDL #
% Change
50
Butyric Acid
Calcium Bromide
Time (days)
n-butyl alcohol
Butyl Cellosolve
Caffeine
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3022
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Calcium Hypochlorite
Calcium Oxide
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
0]365
9
Resistant for years
saturated
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
powder
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
saturated solution
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
saturated solution
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
chlorinated lime
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
chlorinated lime
Calomel Ointment
Time (days)
50
Calcium Chloride (cont) Calcium Hypochloride
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
" Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
Camomile Extract
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
Camphor
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
Caraway Seed
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3023
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
7
0
Completely dissolved
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
wet
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
"
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
81
3
3
Sample crazed or cracked
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
carbonated water
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
Carbazole
Carbitol
Carbon Bisulfide Carbon Dioxide 100
Carbon Tetrachloride
wet
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
"
Polystyrene (PS)
Carbonated Beverages
Temp. (°C)
3024
Exposure medium
Cardamom
Exp. medium note
ground
Carrot Juice
Cassia Oil
Castor Oil
sulfated
sulfated
Catsup
Cedar Wood Oil
Celery Seed
Cellophane
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
8
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3025
Cellulose Acetate
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Cellulose Nitrate
Exp. medium note
sheet
Cesium Bromide Cetamoll 13
Cherry Syrup
Chicken Gravy
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
"
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
50
0]365
8
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
processed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
fountain syrup
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
concentrated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
50
7
1
Heat reduces further the poor room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
Chicken Soup
Chili Powder
Chlordane Chlorine
Time (days)
ester of an aromatic monocarboxylic acid
Cetyl Alcohol Cherries
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
chlorine water
3026
Exposure medium
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
liquid
20
0]365
3
"
"
saturated, water
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
wet
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Polystyrene (PS)
dry gas
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
wet
50
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
dry gas
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
liquid
50
0]365
3
"
"
wet
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Chloroacetic Acid
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
Chlorobenzene
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chlorine (cont)
Chloroform
Chlorosulfonic Acid Chocolate Syrup
Chromic Acid
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
3
"
fountain syrup
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
23
1
7
Good resistance
10
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
"
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
5
Fair resistance
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
20
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
40
7
7
Discolored
10.29
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
40
28
6
"
10.99
"
"
3027
10 20
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
50
1
5
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
6
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
6
"
"
50
0]365
6
"
"
Cider
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
Cinnamic Aldehyde
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
Chromic Acid (cont)
Cinnamon
ground
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
stick
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
stick
22
7
8
"
"
"
powder
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
stick
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
ground
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
50
Resistant for months
stick
Citric Acid
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
0]365
8
1
7
9
0.00
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
"
1
28
9
10.07
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
5
Fair resistance
"
10
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
20
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
20
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
saturated solution
3028
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Citric Acid (cont)
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Citronella
citronella oil
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Cloves
Coca Cola
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
Chlorox
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
23
7
6
84.8
"
23
7
4
74.5
Citronellol Clorox
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
Flexural stress
75.3
"
81
3
5
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
ground
20
0]365
3
"
"
clove oil
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
whole
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
clove oil
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
ground
50
0]365
3
"
"
extract
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Pepsi
22
7
8
"
"
"
Pepsi Cola extract
22
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
"
extract
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
Pepsi
50
7
6
"
"
"
Pepsi Cola extract
50
7
6
"
"
"
50
7
6
"
"
"
3029
" clove oil
Exp. medium note
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
ground
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
Cocoa Butter
Coconut Oil
Cod Liver Oil
Coffee
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3030
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
liquid
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
paste
22
7
5
"
"
"
dry powder
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
Liquid
50
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
paste
50
7
5
"
"
"
ground
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
instant
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
Polystyrene (PS)
instant dry powder
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Colloidal Sulfur Cooking Oils
Wesson, all vegetable
Copper Oxide
Copper Sulfate
saturated solution
Coriander
Corn Oil
Cottonseed Oil
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
"
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
5
Fair resistance
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
whole
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
Mazola
22
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
Mazola
23
7
8
"
23
7
8
50
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
90.9
91.1
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples Flexural stress
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3031
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
"
"
"
ground
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
cumin seed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
ground
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
Curry Powder
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
50
0]365
9
"
"
Cyclohexane
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
6
Resistant for months; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
6
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
5
Resistant for weeks; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
5
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Cresol
cresolic compounds
Crisco Cumin
Cuprous Oxide
Cyclohexanol
3032
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
Exp. medium note
Cyclohexanone
Dairy Products
DDT
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
50
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
3
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Strained in bending fixture
Lustrex; Specimen: Bar specimen
22
3
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: Bar specimen
solution
7
9
10.22
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
"
28
9
10.22
"
"
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
emulsion
emulsion
Decahydronaphthalene Dehydroacetic Acid Detergents
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Diacetone
22
7
5
"
"
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
3033
Dexoxyn
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
dibutyl phthalate
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Palatinol C
20
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
n-butyl phthalate
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
dibutyl phthalate
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Palatinol C
50
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Dibutyl Sebacate
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
22
7
2
"
"
"
Dichlorobenzene
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
"
"
7
0
Completely dissolved
0]365
0
Dissolved
Diacetone Alcohol Dibutyl Ether
Dibutyl Phthalate
100 20
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
1,2-Dichloroethane
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
3034
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
1,2-Dichloroethane (cont)
Dichloroethane Didecyl Phthalate Diesel Fuels
Resistance note
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
"
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
"
50
0]365
5
"
"
diesel oil
20
0]365
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
5
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Palatinol A
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
7
2
Partly dissolved
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
75
1
2
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
100
Palatinol A
Diethylene Glycol
PDL #
% Change
50
Diethyl Ether
Diethylene Dioxide
Time (days)
Palatinol Z
Diethanolamine
Diethyl Phthalate
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3035
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Dimethyl Phthalate
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
DETA
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
Palatinol O
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
5
"
"
Palatinol M
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
7
0
Completely dissolved
Dill Seed
Dimethyl Diglycol Phthalate
Time (days)
22
Diethylene Glycol (cont)
Diethylenetriamine
Temp. (°C)
Palatinol M 100
Dimethylformamide
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
Palatinol DN
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
50
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
Diphenyl Oxide
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Diphenylamine
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Dinonyl Phthalate 1,4-Dioxane Diphenyl Ether
3036
Exposure medium
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Dishwashing Detergents
Exp. medium note
Cascade
Conc. (%)
10
Distilled Water
DL-Tryptophan
DL-Tyrosine Dow Corning 200 Dow Corning 4
Time (days)
PDL #
81
3
4
23
1
7
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
70.1
Material note
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
7
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
fluid
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
compound
22
7
8
"
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
Dowtherm A Dry Cell Solution
Temp. (°C)
manganese oxide and Nit4C1
"
3
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
"
3
50
7
5
"
"
"
Ephedrine Hydrochloride
22
7
5
"
"
"
Ephedrine Sulfate
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
7
0
Completely dissolved
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Ethyl Acetate
90 100
3037
photographic developer, saturated
Elon
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
40
20
0]365
7
Resistant for years; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
40
20
0]365
7
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
40
50
0]365
6
Resistant for months; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
40
50
0]365
6
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
7
9
10.29
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
50
28
9
10.43
"
"
Ethyl Acetate (cont) Ethyl Alcohol
Temp. (°C)
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
85
50
1
5
"
"
95
20
0]365
7
Resistant for years; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
95
20
0]365
7
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
95
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
95
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
95
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
95
50
7
4
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
95
50
0]365
6
Resistant for months; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
95
50
0]365
6
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
95
7
8
10.56
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
95
28
6
11.06
"
"
2B absolute
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
85
3038
Exposure medium
Ethyl Alcohol (cont)
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
2B-95
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
denaturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
formula 30
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
"
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
2B absolute
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
denaturated
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
formula 30
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
50
7
4
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Ethyl Cellulose
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Ethyl Chloride
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Ethyl Benzoate
gas and liquid
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3039
Ethyl Lactate
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
"
23
1
7
Good resistance
23
7
8
91.9
23
7
5
79.6
23
7
5
79.6
50
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
81
3
7
ethyl to butyl
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
3
"
" Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Extraction done with 100% HPLC acetone, analysis by gas chromatography
Ethylene Glycol
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
12
49
7
Residual ethylene oxide level after 8 aeration days - 152
"
12
49
4
Tested 6 months after exposure; retains 83% of dart impact
" Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a. LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples "
Flexural stress
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
85.5
1 cycle for 6 hours minimum @60% RH; with 88% Freon @ 660 mg/l
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
94
"
"
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Preconditioned @ 38°C for 8 hrs, aerated 16 hrs @ 32°C
Polystyrene (PS)
Ethylene Oxide
Time (days)
20
Ethylbenzene
Ethylene Glycol Ethers
Temp. (°C)
3040
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)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
79
Test note
Material note
Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Preconditioned @ 38°C for 8 hrs, aerated 16 hrs @ 32°C
12
49
5
Tested 1 year after exposure; retains 50% of dart impact
12
49
7
Residual ethylene oxide level after 8 aeration days - 152
12
49
5
Tested 1 year after exposure; retains 50% of dart impact
79
Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Preconditioned @ 38°C for 8 hrs, aerated 16 hrs @ 32°C
12
49
4
Tested 6 months after exposure; retains 83% of dart impact
94
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Extraction done with 100% HPLC acetone, analysis by gas chromatography
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
75
1
2
"
"
Ethylenediamine
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Eucalyptus Oil
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
50
0]365
3
"
Eugenol
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
Fennel Seed
whole "
Ferric Ammonium Sulfate
Ferric Chloride
saturated solution
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
3041
Ferrous Chloride
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Ferrous Chloride (cont)
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Flit
Fluoronitrobenzene Formaldehyde
Formic Acid
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
fertilizer salts
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
insecticide
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
lindane
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
30
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
30
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
30
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
37
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
37
50
1
2
"
"
37
75
1
2
"
"
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
"
10
50
1
7
"
"
40
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Ferrous Sulfite
Fertilizers
Temp. (°C)
3042
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
9
"
"
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
50
1
7
"
"
Polystyrene (PS)
40 50
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
85
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
85
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
90
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
90
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
monofluorotrichloromethane, Frigen 11
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Freon 113
trifluorotrichloroethane, Frigen 113 (TF)
20
0]365
3
"
"
Freon 114
tetrafluorodichloroethane, Frigen 114
20
0]365
3
"
"
Freon 12
difluorodichloromethane, Frigen 12
20
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Freon 12:22
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Freon 21
monofluorodichloromethane, Frigen 21
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Freon 22
difluoromonochloromethane, Frigen 22
20
0]365
3
"
"
Freon 12:22
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Formic Acid (cont)
Freon 11
Fuel Oils
Fuels
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
"
50
1
5
"
"
2
Poor resistance
RTP 400; RTP Company
3043
50 diesel
Exp. medium note
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 day stored in dark after exposure
5
Light transmittance of about 90%
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 day stored in UV light after exposure
5
Physical property change is similar to samples stored in darkness
"
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 year stored in dark after exposure
7
Light transmittance of about 90%; retains 44% of dart impact
98
Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84
Styron 666APR; 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
7
Light transmittance of about 90%; retains .800% of dart impact
96
"
"
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in UV light after expos.
6
Physical property change is similar to samples stored in darkness
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in dark after exposure
5
Light transmittance of about 90%
"
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in UV light after expos.
9
Physical property change is similar to samples stored in darkness
"
2-Furaldehyde
Furfuryl Alcohol
Gallic Acid
Gamma Radiation
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
3044
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Gamma Radiation (cont)
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 4 days stored in UV light after exposure
6
Physical property change is similar to samples stored in darkness
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 6 months stored in dark after exposure
7
Light transmittance of about 90%; retains 72% of dart impact
2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 day after exposure
8
Light transmittance of about 90%
2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 year stored in dark after exposure
8
Light transmittance of about 90%; retains 78% of dart impact
98
Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84
Styron 666APR; 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
9
Light transmittance of about 90%; retains 150% of dart impact
100
"
"
2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in UV light after expos.
9
Physical property change is similar to samples stored in darkness
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical
2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in dark after exposure
8
Light transmittance of about 90%
"
2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in UV light after expos.
9
Physical property change is similar to samples stored in darkness
"
2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 4 days stored in UV light after exposure
7
2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 6 months stored in dark after exposure
9
97
Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical; Specimen: 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in) injection molded discs, ASTM Type I tensile bars Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical
"
Light transmittance of about 90%; retains 78% of dart impact
100
Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical; Specimen: 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in) injection molded discs, ASTM Type I tensile bars
7
Good resistance
RTP 400; RTP Company
powder
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
3045
Garlic
Exp. medium note
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
100
Gasoline
Gear Oils
Ginger Ale
PDL #
Resistance note
7
0
Completely dissolved
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
premium grade
20
0]365
3
"
"
ethyl
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
2
"
regular
22
7
2
"
"
22
7
2
"
white gas
22
7
2
"
"
22
7
2
"
pure
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
"
50
1
2
"
"
normal
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
premium grade
50
0]365
3
"
"
pure
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Telechron, naphthalene base
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
ground
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
extract
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
" "
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
" "
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
Polystyrene (PS)
extract
Glass Wax
Time (days)
normal
Gin
Ginger
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3046
Exposure medium
Glucose
Exp. medium note
saturated solution
Greases Gum Acacia
Resistance note
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
0]365
9
Resistant for years
30
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
30
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
30
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
powder
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
Cellosolve
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
pork dripping
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
20
0]365
9
"
beef gravy
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
pork dripping
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Grapefruit Juice
Gravy
PDL #
% Change
20
Glycerin
Glycol Ether
Time (days)
30
saturated solution
Glycine
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
3047
50 cup grease
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
100
7
2
Crazed or whitened
131.96
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
100
28
2
"
136.50
"
"
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
75
1
2
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
n-heptyl alcohol
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
Gum Tragacanth
Heptane
Heptyl Alcohol
Hexachlorobenzene Hexachlorocyclohexane Hexane
Hexanetriol
n-hexyl alcohol
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
50
0]365
8
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Hexyl Alcohol
3048
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
Resistance note
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
Curtis
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
2
Poor resistance
n-hexyl alcohol
Honey
Horseradish
Hydrocarbons Hydrochloric Acid
PDL #
% Change
22
Hexyl Alcohol (cont)
Horseradish Mustard
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
RTP 400; RTP Company
10
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
10
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
5
"
"
10
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
10
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
7
9
0.00
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
10
28
9
10.07
"
"
3049
Exp. medium note
Hydrochloric Acid (cont)
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
15
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
15
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
15
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
15
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
35
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
35
50
1
5
"
"
38
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
38
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
38
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
38
50
7
4
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
7
Discolored
10.65
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
10.86
"
38 38
28
6
"
40
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
40
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
40
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
40
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
concentrated
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
50
0]365
5
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
1
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
1
50
7
5
"
"
10
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs " Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Polystyrene (PS)
Hydrofluoric Acid
Time (days)
3050
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
10
Hydrofluoric Acid (cont)
Hydrogen Peroxide
Temp. (°C) 50
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Fair resistance
40
7
7
Discolored
10.56
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
40
28
6
"
10.83
"
"
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
48
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
50
1
2
"
"
50
75
1
2
"
"
3
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
3
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
7
9
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed 10.14 10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
9
30
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
30
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
30
50
1
5
Fair resistance
"
30
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
30
7
9
30
28
9
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Hydrogen Sulfide
4
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
10.14
"
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3051
"
Resistance note
% Retained
5
3
saturated solution
PDL #
% Change
1
3
Hydroquinone
Time (days)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Hydroquinone (cont)
Industrial Cleaners Inks
Insecticides
Exp. medium note
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
sulfuric acid and potassium bichromate solution
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
writing
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Higgins India
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
writing
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Flit
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
3
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
3
50
7
5
"
"
"
7
22
7
5
"
"
"
tincture of Iodine
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
solution
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
In alcohol
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
1
5
"
"
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Polystyrene (PS)
50 20
Iron (II) Sulfate
Iron Ammonium Sulfate
Time (days)
saturated solution
Iodine
Iron (III) Chloride
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3052
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
Isobutyl Acetate
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Isobutyl Alcohol
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
7
3
Crazed or whitened
13.00
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
18.61
"
Iron Nitrate
Isoamyl Alcohol
100
Isooctane
100
2-propanol
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
2
"
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
100
7
9
100
28
9
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
"
23
1
7
Good resistance
50
1
5
Fair resistance
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
50
7
6
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
10.42
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
" Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a. "
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3053
2-propanol
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
20
Isopropyl Acetate Isopropyl Alcohol
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Jams
Exp. medium note
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
7
2
Crazed or whitened
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
50
7
5
"
"
"
10
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
100
Lactic Acid
Lanolin
Time (days)
fruit preserves
Kerosene
Lactose
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
187.0
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
3054
Exposure medium
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
80
20
0]365
8
"
"
80
50
0]365
8
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Laurel
Exp. medium note
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
ground
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Lauryl Alcohol
Lead Acetate
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Lead Arsenate
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Lead Nitrate
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
saturated solution
Lead Stearate
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Lemon Emulsion Flavoring
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Lemon Grass Oil
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
50
0]365
3
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Lead Sulfate
Lemon Juice
fresh
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3055
Exp. medium note
Lemon Oil and peel
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Lemon Peel
and oil
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Licorice
powder
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
Ligroin
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
5
"
artificial
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
lime emulsion flavoring
22
7
2
"
"
"
Lime Juice
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
Lime Water
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
boiled
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
raw
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Lilac Oil Lime Flavoring
Lindane
g-Benzene Hexachloride
Linseed Oil
3056
Exposure medium
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Mace
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Margarine
Resistance note
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
Maize Oil Malic Acid
PDL #
% Change
20
Magnesium Carbonate
Magnesium Sulfate
Time (days)
ground
Magnesium Bromide
Magnesium Chlorite
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
"
50
0]365
8
"
"
10
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
10
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
10
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3057
Marjoram
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
ground
ground
Mayonnaise
Menthol
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
In alcohol
10
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
10
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
crystals
Mentholatum Mercuric Chloride
Temp. (°C)
powder
5
22
7
8
"
"
"
"
5
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
saturated
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Mercurochrome
metallic mercury
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Mercury
3058
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
ointment, ammoniated
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
tincture
22
7
5
"
"
"
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
Mesityl Oxide
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
50
0]365
0
"
"
Methyl Acetate
20
0]365
0
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
100
7
6
11.10
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
100
28
4
12.21
"
"
Mercury (cont)
Merthiolate
Methyl Alcohol
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
22
7
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
5
"
"
50
7
50
7
50
0]365
50
0]365
6
Resistant for months; possible stress crack agent
"
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
6
4
Resistant for months; possible stress crack agent
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3059
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Methyl Ethyl Silicone
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Methyl Eugenol
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Methyl Amyl Alcohol
Methyl Butyl Alcohol Methyl Butyl Carbinol
Methyl Chloride
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
3060
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (cont)
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Methyl Isopropyl Ketone
20
0]365
0
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Methyl Propyl Ketone
Methyl Salicylate
Methylcyclohexane
Methylene Chloride
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
3061
Milk
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
moist powder
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
powdered
20
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
paste
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
powdered
22
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
paste
"
powdered
50
7
8
"
moist powder
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
powdered
50
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
7
9
Mincemeat 100
Mineral Oils
100
"
"
10.28 10.33
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
9
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
7
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Mineral Spirits
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
50
0]365
3
"
Moth Flakes
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Essolube, Tydol
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Motor Oils
3062
Exposure medium
Motor Oils (cont)
Exp. medium note
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Sunoco
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Essolube, Tydol
50
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Mustard
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed " Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
crystalline
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
dissolved in alcohol
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
N,N-Dimethylformamide
Naphtha
Naphthalene
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
crystalline dissolved in alcohol
Neats Foot Oil n-Heptane n-heptane
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed " Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
3
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
3063
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
"
10
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
"
Nickel Sulfate
Nitric Acid
Temp. (°C)
1
5
10
7
9
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
10
28
9
10.14
"
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
20
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
20
22
7
5
"
20
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
20
50
7
4
"
30
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
30
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
35
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
35
50
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
" "
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
1
5
40
7
9
10.28
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
40
28
9
10.46
"
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
70
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
70
22
7
5
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
7
2
Partly dissolved
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
70
3064
Exposure medium
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
2
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
Polystyrene (PS)
concentrated
Nitric Acid (cont)
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
concentrated
Nitric Oxide Nitrobenzene
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
Nitroglycerin
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Nitrous Oxide
22
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
2
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
2
50
7
8
"
"
"
4
22
7
8
"
"
n-Pentane
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Nujol
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
dark, ground
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
light, ground
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
dark, ground
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
light, ground
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
n-octanol
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
n-octyl alcohol
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Nonyl Alcohol
n-nonanol
n-nonanol
Novocain
Nutmeg
Nutmeg Butter Nutmeg Oil Octyl Alcohol
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3065
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Octyl Alcohol (cont)
Oils
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
n-octanol
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
3-in-one
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
water soluble
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
"
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
7
5
"
"
100
7
9
10.28
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
100
28
8
10.56
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
100
7
9
10.15
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
100
28
9
10.15
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
dried, ground
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Olive Oil
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Orange Emulsion Flavoring
Time (days)
n-octyl alcohol
Oleic Acid
Onions
Temp. (°C)
3066
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Orange Juice concentrated
concentrated
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
and oil
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
fountain syrup
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
10
22
7
8
"
"
"
10
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
50
0]365
0
"
"
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
,0.5 ppm
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
absence of light
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
and peel
Orange Syrup
Time (days)
22
Orange Oil
Orange Peel
Temp. (°C)
Oregano
Oxalic Acid
Oxymethylfurfurol ,0.0005
Ozone
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3067
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
children's water paints
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
Palamoll 644
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
50
0]365
8
"
"
Palamoll 646
20
0]365
8
"
"
Paints
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
diethyl phthalate
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
Palatinol AH
bis (2-ethylhexyl) phtahlate
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
"
50
0]365
5
"
"
Palatinol DN
dinonyl phthalate
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
"
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
Palatinol A
Palatinol M Palatinol O
Palatinol Z
dimethyl phthalate
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
dimethyl diglycol phthalate
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
"
50
0]365
5
"
"
didecyl phthalate
20
0]365
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
5
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
20
0]365
8
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Palm Oil
Palmitic Acid
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed " Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
ground
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
Paprika
3068
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Para Oil
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Parachloride
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
liquid
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
paraffin oil
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Paraffin
paraffin oil
liquid
Parsley
p-Cresol
p-Dichlorobenzene Peanut Butter
low oil content
low oil content
Peanut Oil
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
50
7
5
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs "
3069
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Pectin
Exp. medium note
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Penicillin G
3-Pentanone
Pentasol
black, ground
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
white, ground
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
black pepper, fresh
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
red, cayenne
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
whole black
22
7
8
"
"
"
red, cayenne
50
7
8
"
"
"
"
whole black
50
7
8
"
black, ground
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
3
"
"
20
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
white, ground
Peppermint Oil
Time (days)
saturated solution
Penicillin
Pepper
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3070
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
sweet bell
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
75
1
2
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Perhydrol
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Petroleum Ether
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
5
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
5
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
7
2
Partly dissolved
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
Peppermint Oil (cont) Peppers
Perchloroethylene
Perfume Alcohol
perfume alcohol 5DA40
Petroleum Jelly carbolated
Phenacetin Phenol
5
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
3071
10
Exp. medium note
Phenol (cont)
Conc. (%)
Phosphorus
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
concentrated
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
Phenylethyl Alcohol
1
Phosphoric Acid
Temp. (°C)
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
3072
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
1
50
0]365
9
"
"
30
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
50
0]365
8
"
"
20
0]365
8
"
"
86
50
0]365
8
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
white
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
7
5
"
"
"
"
Photographic Developers
Elon, saturated
3
22
"
3
50
7
5
"
Phthalic Acid
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
"
Polystyrene (PS)
30 86
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
mixed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
Pimento
ground
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
Pine Oil
pine needle oil
20
0]365
3
"
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
modified ureaformaldehyde resin
20
0]365
9
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
"
50
0]365
5
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Pickling Baths
pine needle oil
Pineapple Juice fresh
Plastigen G
Plastomoll DOA Poppy Seeds
Potassium Bitartrate
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
" Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
saturated
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
Potassium Bisulfate
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3073
Potassium Bromate
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
saturated solution
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
saturated solution
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
8
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
3
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
9
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
with sulfuric acid
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
6
"
"
Potassium Chrome Alum
with sulfuric acid
0]365
5
Resistant for days
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Polystyrene (PS)
50 22
Potassium Ferricyanide
Potassium Fluoride
Resistance note
% Retained
9
Potassium Carbonate
Potassium Dichromate
PDL #
% Change
0]365
Potassium Bromide
Potassium Chromate
Time (days)
20
saturated solution
Potassium Chloride
Temp. (°C)
3074
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Potassium Hydroxide
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
10
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
22
7
8
"
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
7
"
"
10
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
50
7
6
"
10
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
30
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
30
22
7
8
"
30
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
30
50
7
6
"
50
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
"
" "
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
50
50
1
7
"
"
50
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
concentrated
20
0]365
8
"
"
saturated solution
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
5
"
22
7
5
"
22
7
5
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
"
"
3075
saturated solution
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Potassium Hydroxide (cont)
Potassium Iodate Potassium Iodide
Exp. medium note
saturated solution
Resistance note
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
4
"
7
4
"
concentrated
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
solutuion
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
solutuion
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
saturated
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
Polystyrene (PS)
Potassium Sulfate
7
PDL #
% Change
50
Potassium Permanganate
Potassium Persulfate
50
Time (days)
50
Potassium Iron (III) Cyanide Potassium Nitrate
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3076
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Potassium Sulfate (cont)
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Potassium Sulfide
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Poultry Seasoning Prontosil
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
50
7
8
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs " Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs " Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Propadrine
1:1000
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Propane
liquid
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
gas
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
liquid
22
7
2
"
"
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
2-Propyl Acetate Propyl Alcohol
1-propanol
1-propanol
Propylene Dichloride
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3077
Propylene Glycol
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
extract
Pyridine
Pyrogallic Acid
pyrogallol
pyrogallol
Quinine
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
20
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
2
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
2
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
Red Copper Oxide
Resistance note
% Retained
8
1,2-Propylene Oxide
Pyrethrum
PDL #
% Change
7
Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Time (days)
50
Propylene Glycol (cont)
Protargol
Temp. (°C)
3078
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
crystals "
Rongalit
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
5
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
5
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
Resorcin
Resorcinol
Temp. (°C)
50
7
8
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
fountain syrup
22
7
8
"
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
Rose Geranium Oil
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
Rose Oil
22
7
2
"
"
"
Rosemary
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
white and black
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
rum essence
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Root Beer
extract
extract
Root Beer Syrup
Rotenone Resinoid Rubbers Rum
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed " Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3079
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
salicylic acid ointment; with benzoic acid
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
saturated
22
7
8
"
"
"
salicylic acid ointment; with benzoic acid
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated
50
7
6
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
dry
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
dry
50
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Sandalwood Oil
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Santal Oil
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Saponified Oil
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Sassafras Oil
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Sage
Salicylic Acid
Salts
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
sausage fat
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Savory
summer
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
Sausage
Sea Water
3080
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C) 23
Sea Water (cont)
Time (days) 1
PDL #
7
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Good resistance
Material note
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
7
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
sec-Butyl Alcohol
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
sec-Sodium Phosphate
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
"
"
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
Sebacic Acid Dibutyl Ester
Selenium Chloride
Sesame Oil
Shrimp Silicone Oil
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
solution
7
9
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
"
28
9
10.14
"
"
Silver Nitrate
Soaps
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3081
Sodium
Exp. medium note
Resistance note
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
hot
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
7
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
saturated
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
50
7
5
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
saturated solution
powder
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs "
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Sodium Borate
PDL #
% Change
22
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Bisulfite
Time (days)
metallic sodium
Sodium Acetate
Sodium Bicarbonate
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3082
Exposure medium
Sodium Borate (cont)
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
saturated solution
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
powder
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
7
6
"
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
2
7
9
Sodium Bromate Sodium Bromide
Sodium Carbonate
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed 0.00
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
9
0.00
"
"
7
9
10.14
"
"
20
28
9
10.14
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
saturated solution
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
saturated solution
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3083
2 20
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
5
Fair resistance
7
9
Sodium Carbonate (cont)
Sodium Chloride
Temp. (°C)
10 10
" 10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
10.14
"
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
9
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Sodium Dichromate
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Sodium Fluoride
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
powder
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
saturated
saturated
Sodium Chromate
3084
Exposure medium
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Sodium Fluoride (cont)
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Sodium Hydrosulfite
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
Resistant for months
Sodium Hydroxide
0]365
8
1
7
9
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
1
28
9
10.14
"
"
"
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
5
Fair resistance
"
10
7
9
10.07
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
10
28
9
10.07
"
"
50
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
7
9
0.00
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
50
28
9
0.00
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
3085
saturated solution
saturated
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Sodium Hydroxide (cont)
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
saturated
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
50
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
5
7
9
10.15
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
5
28
9
10.15
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
5
Fair resistance
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Sodium Hypochlorite 12% chlorine
12% chlorine
Sodium m-Bisulfite Sodium Nitrate
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
0]365
9
"
"
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Sodium Perborate
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
20 50
Sodium Nitrite
3086
Exposure medium
Sodium Petraborate
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Borax
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Sodium Silicate
Sodium Sulfate
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Sodium Sulfide
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
0]365
9
"
"
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Sodium Thiosulfate
3087
20 50
Sodium Sulfite
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Solvents
Exp. medium note
Skelly solvent
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C) 22
Time (days) 7
organic
Soybean Oil
Spearmint
soya oil
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
0
Poor resistance; soluble in aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons
RTP 400; RTP Company
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
soya oil
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
spearmint oil
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
7
8
"
Sperm Oil
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Spermaceti
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
solution
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
saturated solution
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
Worcestershire sauce
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
50
7
8
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Stanisol Stannic Chloride
Stannous Chloride Steak Sauce
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs " Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Stearic Acid
3088
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
white spirits
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
fountain syrup
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
Strong Acids
5
Fair resistance; attacked by oxidizing acids
RTP 400; RTP Company
Strong Alkalis
7
Good resistance
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Stearic Acid (cont)
Stoddard Solvents Strawberry Syrup
Strontium Bromide
Strychnine
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
20
0]365
9
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed " Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
30
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
30
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
30
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
30
Sucrose
Sugars
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Sulfadiazine
Sulfur
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3089
colloidal elemental
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Sulfur (cont)
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
sulfur ointment
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
7
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
3
7
9
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
3
28
9
10.14
"
"
sulfur ointment
Sulfur Hexafluoride Sulfuric Acid
Temp. (°C)
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
10
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
7
"
"
10
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
10
50
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
7
8
Discolored
30
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
3090
Exposure medium
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
35
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
35
50
1
7
"
"
37
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
37
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
37
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
37
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
battery acid
Exp. medium note
98
Sulfuric Acid (cont)
Tartaric Acid
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
7
2
Partly dissolved
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
concentrated
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
50
7
4
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
concentrated
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
50
0]365
6
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
saturated
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
tannic acid jelly
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
saturated
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
concentrated
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
"
50
0]365
6
"
"
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
5
Fair resistance
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
1
Tannic Acid
Tannin
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3091
Exp. medium note
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
instant
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
moist leaves
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
instant
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
moist leaves
Tartaric Acid (cont)
Tea
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Tenite
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
tert-Sodium Phosphate
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethene
Tetrahydrofuran
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Tetrahydrofurfurol
3092
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Tetrahydronaphthalene
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
"
50
0]365
0
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
0
Completely dissolved
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
20
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Thionyl Chloride
Thiophene Thyme
Thymol
Titanium Tetrachloride
Tobacco Tars Toluene
100
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Lustrex; Monsanto
3093
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Ipana
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
Transformer Oils
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
Trichlorobenzene
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
50
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
0
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
20
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Toluene (cont)
Tomato Juice
Toothpaste
Trichloroethane
Trichloroethene
3094
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Trichloroethene (cont)
Trichlorophenol Tricresyl Phosphate Triethanolamine
Triethylene Glycol
Triethylenetetramine
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3095
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
Trypaflavin
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
Turkey Red Oil
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
7
8
"
"
"
7
0
Completely dissolved
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
Trigol Acetate
100
Turpentine
Typewriter Oil
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
substitute
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
5
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
substitute
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
5
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Undecyl Alcohol
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
3096
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Undecyl Alcohol (cont)
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Urea
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
5
Fair resistance
RTP 400; RTP Company Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Urine
Urotropin
UV Radiation Valerian Drops Vanilla
vanilla extract
vanilla extract
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
fountain syrup
22
7
8
"
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
no. 2
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
Verbena Oil
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Vinegar
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Vanilla Syrup
Varsol
Walnut Oil Water
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed " Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
50
0]365
6
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3097
distilled, all concentrations
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Water (cont) distilled, all concentrations
boiling
Water Colors
Waxes
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
0.09
100
Test note
Material note
23
10
9
Data from 1989 SPE ANTEC Conference Proceedings
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
100
1
9
Data from 1989 SPE ANTEC Conference Proceedings
7
9
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
9
10.14
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
"
Styron 685D; Dow Chemical Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
0.39
100
Styron 685D; Dow Chemical
bleached
20
0]365
9
"
"
carnauba wax
20
0]365
9
"
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
wax pencil
22
7
8
"
"
"
white wax
22
7
8
"
"
"
carnauba wax
50
7
8
"
"
"
white wax
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
bleached
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
carnauba wax
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
Weak Acids
9
Excellent resistance
RTP 400; RTP Company
Weak Alkalis
7
Good resistance
"
Weed Killer
2, 4-D
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
"
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
Whiskey
White Iodine
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
rye whiskey
3098
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
distilled
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
White Oil
Witch Hazel
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Xylene
Zinc Bromide
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
0]365
9
"
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 deg
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Zinc Chloride
"
3099
20 22
Zinc Carbonate
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Zinc Chloride (cont)
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50 deg
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
ointment
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
powder
22
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
"
ointment
50
7
8
"
"
"
powder
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Zinc Nitrate Zinc Ointment Zinc Oxide
Zinc Stearate powder "
Zinc Sulfacarbolate
Zinc Sulfate
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs " Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
saturated
3100
Exposure medium
Styrenic Resin
30.2 Styrenic Resin Trade name: AIMs 4800 Supplier: Dow Specimen: Injection molded samples
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
% Retained
PDL #
Tensile strength
Test note
concd.
4.17
9
100
ASTM D638-90
"
4.17
1
40.0
"
Detergents
dishwashing liq.
4.17
9
100
"
Glass Cleaners
window cleaners
4.17
9
100
"
Lubricating Oils
machine oil
4.17
9
100
"
"
4.17
1
45.4
"
4.17
9
100
"
50
4.17
9
100
"
50
4.17
9
100
"
50
4.17
8
92.9
"
50
4.17
8
92.9
"
Acetic Acid
Methyl Alcohol Oleic Acid w/ 50% cottonseed oil
w/ 50% cottonseed oil
3101
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Acetaldehyde
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Acetamide
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
5
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
5
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Acetic Acid
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
5
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
5
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
7
9
5 5
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
10.28
"
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
9
10
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
5
"
"
10
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
"
25
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
25
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
25
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Woishnis and Ebnesajjad. Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics. DOI: 10.1016/B978-1-4557-7896-6.00030-3
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
25
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
25
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
25
50
7
4
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
25
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
25
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
50
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
50
50
1
2
"
50
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
50
50
7
4
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
glacial
100
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
100
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
2
Partly dissolved
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
Acetic Acid (cont)
100
3010
Exposure medium
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a. "
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
20
0]365
6
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
Polystyrene (PS)
glacial
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
23
7
3
69.7
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber
23
7
3
69.7
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
23
7
3
60.2
Flexural stress
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber
23
7
3
60.2
"
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
glacial
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
50
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Acetic Anhydride
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Acetol
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
7
0
Completely dissolved
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Acetonitrile
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Acetophenetidin
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
Acetic Acid (cont)
Acetone
100
Resistant - no visual change observed
Test note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3011
Exp. medium note
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
0]365
8
"
in oil
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
7
Good resistance
jamaica, whole
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
Alcohols
Allyl Alcohol
Allyl Mustard Oil Almond Oil
Resistance note
% Retained
3
Adrenalin Hydrochloride
Allspice
PDL #
% Change
0]365
Acetylene
Adrenalin
Time (days)
20
Acetophenone
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3012
Exposure medium
"
RTP 400; RTP Company
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
sweet
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
bitter
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
sweet
50
0]365
3
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
50 bitter
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Aluminum Potassium Sulfate
Aluminum Sulfate
Amidol
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
photog., saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Aluminum Acetate Aluminum Chloride
Temp. (°C)
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs "
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
8
"
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
"
10
50
1
7
"
"
aqueous solution
25
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
25
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
3013
50 10
Ammonia
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Ammonium Bifluoride
Ammonium Carbonate
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Fair resistance
10 10
50
1
5
10
81
3
1
10
28
9
0.00
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
7
9
10.14
"
"
28
9
10.14
28
" 40.1
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
"
concentrated
22
7
"
22
7
8
solution
23
7
2
55.4
"
23
7
3
63.4
concentrated
50
7
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
Resistant - no visual change observed
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples Flexural stress
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
Ammonium Rhodanide
Resistance note
% Retained
22
solution
Ammonium Nitrate
PDL #
% Change
saturated
Ammonium Hydroxide
Ammonium Molybdate
Time (days)
3014
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Ammonium Rhodanide (cont)
saturated solution
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Ammonium Salts
insecticide
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Ammonium Sulfate
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
7
Resistant for years; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
7
"
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
n-amyl alcohol
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Ammonium Thiocyanate
Ammonium Thioglycolate Amyl Acetate
Amyl Alcohol
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3015
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Amyl Alcohol (cont)
Amyl Cinnamaldehyde
Amyl Mercaptan
Amyl Phthalate n-amyl phthalate
Anethole Anethym Oil Aniline
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
0]365
6
Resistant for months; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
6
"
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
0
Completely dissolved
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
100
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
3016
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Animal Fats
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
beef suet
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
lard
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
lean beef
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
lard
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
beef suet
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Anise Oil
Aniseed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
10
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
"
10
75
1
2
"
"
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
"
Apple Juice Aqua Regia
Aspirin
Temp. (°C)
22
7
8
"
Atropine Sulfate
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3017
Atrabrine
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Attar of Roses
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
Bacon Fats
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Atropine Sulfate (cont)
Barium Bromide
Barium Carbonate
Barium Chloride
Basil
saturated solution
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
sweet
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
"
Bay Leaves Beer
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
over 3.2% alcohol
undiluted
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Benzaldehyde
3018
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
50
Benzaldehyde (cont) 100
Benzene
Benzoic Resin
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
7
0
Completely dissolved
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
20
0]365
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
22
7
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
81
3
81
3
0
Sample dissolved or severely tackified
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
benzoic acid ointment; with salicylic acid
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
Benzoic Acid
Benzoic Acid Ointment
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3019
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Benzoyl
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Benzyl Acetate
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
"
Benzyl Alcohol beta-Naphthol Bismuth Chloride Bismuth Subnitrate
Boric Acid
Brake Fluids
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
0
"
"
dissolved in alcohol
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
"
50
0]365
8
"
"
"
20
0]365
8
"
"
"
Bleach
50
0]365
8
"
"
"
12
20
0]365
8
"
"
"
12
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
ATE
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
BASF
20
0]365
3
"
"
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastic//S. p">S.p.a.
23
7
6
23
7
0
Sample dissolved or severely tackified
50
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastic//S. p">S.p.a.
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
84.4
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples Flexural stress
"
Polystyrene (PS)
ATE
3020
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastic S.p.a.
81
3
0
Sample dissolved or severely tackified
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
2
"
"
10
75
1
2
"
"
bromine liquid
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
Butane
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
Butter
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Brake Fluids (cont)
BASF
Temp. (°C)
Brandy Bromine
Bromochloromethane
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
n-butanol
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
n-butyl alcohol
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
5
Fair resistance
"
Butyl Acetate n-butyl acetate
Butyl Alcohol
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3021
Butyl Alcohol (cont)
Exp. medium note
Resistance note
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
n-butanol
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Cadmium Bromide
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
"
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Caesium Bromide
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
Polystyrene (PS)
Calcium Chloride
PDL #
% Change
50
Butyric Acid
Calcium Bromide
Time (days)
n-butyl alcohol
Butyl Cellosolve
Caffeine
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3022
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Calcium Hypochlorite
Calcium Oxide
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
0]365
9
Resistant for years
saturated
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
powder
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
saturated solution
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
saturated solution
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
chlorinated lime
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
chlorinated lime
Calomel Ointment
Time (days)
50
Calcium Chloride (cont) Calcium Hypochloride
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
" Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
Camomile Extract
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
Camphor
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
Caraway Seed
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3023
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
7
0
Completely dissolved
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
wet
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
"
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
81
3
3
Sample crazed or cracked
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
carbonated water
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
Carbazole
Carbitol
Carbon Bisulfide Carbon Dioxide 100
Carbon Tetrachloride
wet
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
"
Polystyrene (PS)
Carbonated Beverages
Temp. (°C)
3024
Exposure medium
Cardamom
Exp. medium note
ground
Carrot Juice
Cassia Oil
Castor Oil
sulfated
sulfated
Catsup
Cedar Wood Oil
Celery Seed
Cellophane
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
8
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3025
Cellulose Acetate
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Cellulose Nitrate
Exp. medium note
sheet
Cesium Bromide Cetamoll 13
Cherry Syrup
Chicken Gravy
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
"
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
50
0]365
8
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
processed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
fountain syrup
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
concentrated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
50
7
1
Heat reduces further the poor room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
Chicken Soup
Chili Powder
Chlordane Chlorine
Time (days)
ester of an aromatic monocarboxylic acid
Cetyl Alcohol Cherries
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
chlorine water
3026
Exposure medium
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
liquid
20
0]365
3
"
"
saturated, water
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
wet
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Polystyrene (PS)
dry gas
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
wet
50
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
dry gas
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
liquid
50
0]365
3
"
"
wet
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Chloroacetic Acid
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
Chlorobenzene
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chlorine (cont)
Chloroform
Chlorosulfonic Acid Chocolate Syrup
Chromic Acid
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
3
"
fountain syrup
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
23
1
7
Good resistance
10
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
"
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
5
Fair resistance
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
20
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
40
7
7
Discolored
10.29
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
40
28
6
"
10.99
"
"
3027
10 20
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
50
1
5
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
6
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
6
"
"
50
0]365
6
"
"
Cider
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
Cinnamic Aldehyde
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
Chromic Acid (cont)
Cinnamon
ground
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
stick
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
stick
22
7
8
"
"
"
powder
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
stick
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
ground
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
50
Resistant for months
stick
Citric Acid
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
0]365
8
1
7
9
0.00
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
"
1
28
9
10.07
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
5
Fair resistance
"
10
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
20
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
20
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
saturated solution
3028
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Citric Acid (cont)
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Citronella
citronella oil
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Cloves
Coca Cola
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
Chlorox
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
23
7
6
84.8
"
23
7
4
74.5
Citronellol Clorox
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
Flexural stress
75.3
"
81
3
5
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
ground
20
0]365
3
"
"
clove oil
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
whole
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
clove oil
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
ground
50
0]365
3
"
"
extract
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Pepsi
22
7
8
"
"
"
Pepsi Cola extract
22
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
"
extract
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
Pepsi
50
7
6
"
"
"
Pepsi Cola extract
50
7
6
"
"
"
50
7
6
"
"
"
3029
" clove oil
Exp. medium note
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
ground
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
Cocoa Butter
Coconut Oil
Cod Liver Oil
Coffee
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3030
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
liquid
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
paste
22
7
5
"
"
"
dry powder
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
Liquid
50
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
paste
50
7
5
"
"
"
ground
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
instant
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
Polystyrene (PS)
instant dry powder
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Colloidal Sulfur Cooking Oils
Wesson, all vegetable
Copper Oxide
Copper Sulfate
saturated solution
Coriander
Corn Oil
Cottonseed Oil
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
"
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
5
Fair resistance
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
whole
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
Mazola
22
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
Mazola
23
7
8
"
23
7
8
50
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
90.9
91.1
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples Flexural stress
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3031
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
"
"
"
ground
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
cumin seed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
ground
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
Curry Powder
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
50
0]365
9
"
"
Cyclohexane
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
6
Resistant for months; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
6
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
5
Resistant for weeks; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
5
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Cresol
cresolic compounds
Crisco Cumin
Cuprous Oxide
Cyclohexanol
3032
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
Exp. medium note
Cyclohexanone
Dairy Products
DDT
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
50
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
3
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Strained in bending fixture
Lustrex; Specimen: Bar specimen
22
3
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: Bar specimen
solution
7
9
10.22
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
"
28
9
10.22
"
"
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
emulsion
emulsion
Decahydronaphthalene Dehydroacetic Acid Detergents
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Diacetone
22
7
5
"
"
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
3033
Dexoxyn
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
dibutyl phthalate
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Palatinol C
20
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
n-butyl phthalate
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
dibutyl phthalate
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Palatinol C
50
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Dibutyl Sebacate
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
22
7
2
"
"
"
Dichlorobenzene
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
"
"
7
0
Completely dissolved
0]365
0
Dissolved
Diacetone Alcohol Dibutyl Ether
Dibutyl Phthalate
100 20
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
1,2-Dichloroethane
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
3034
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
1,2-Dichloroethane (cont)
Dichloroethane Didecyl Phthalate Diesel Fuels
Resistance note
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
"
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
"
50
0]365
5
"
"
diesel oil
20
0]365
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
5
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Palatinol A
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
7
2
Partly dissolved
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
75
1
2
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
100
Palatinol A
Diethylene Glycol
PDL #
% Change
50
Diethyl Ether
Diethylene Dioxide
Time (days)
Palatinol Z
Diethanolamine
Diethyl Phthalate
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3035
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Dimethyl Phthalate
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
DETA
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
Palatinol O
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
5
"
"
Palatinol M
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
7
0
Completely dissolved
Dill Seed
Dimethyl Diglycol Phthalate
Time (days)
22
Diethylene Glycol (cont)
Diethylenetriamine
Temp. (°C)
Palatinol M 100
Dimethylformamide
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
Palatinol DN
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
50
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
Diphenyl Oxide
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Diphenylamine
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Dinonyl Phthalate 1,4-Dioxane Diphenyl Ether
3036
Exposure medium
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Dishwashing Detergents
Exp. medium note
Cascade
Conc. (%)
10
Distilled Water
DL-Tryptophan
DL-Tyrosine Dow Corning 200 Dow Corning 4
Time (days)
PDL #
81
3
4
23
1
7
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
70.1
Material note
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
7
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
fluid
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
compound
22
7
8
"
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
Dowtherm A Dry Cell Solution
Temp. (°C)
manganese oxide and Nit4C1
"
3
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
"
3
50
7
5
"
"
"
Ephedrine Hydrochloride
22
7
5
"
"
"
Ephedrine Sulfate
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
7
0
Completely dissolved
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Ethyl Acetate
90 100
3037
photographic developer, saturated
Elon
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
40
20
0]365
7
Resistant for years; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
40
20
0]365
7
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
40
50
0]365
6
Resistant for months; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
40
50
0]365
6
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
7
9
10.29
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
50
28
9
10.43
"
"
Ethyl Acetate (cont) Ethyl Alcohol
Temp. (°C)
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
85
50
1
5
"
"
95
20
0]365
7
Resistant for years; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
95
20
0]365
7
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
95
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
95
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
95
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
95
50
7
4
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
95
50
0]365
6
Resistant for months; possible stress crack agent
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
95
50
0]365
6
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
95
7
8
10.56
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
95
28
6
11.06
"
"
2B absolute
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
85
3038
Exposure medium
Ethyl Alcohol (cont)
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
2B-95
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
denaturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
formula 30
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
"
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
2B absolute
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
denaturated
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
formula 30
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
50
7
4
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Ethyl Cellulose
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Ethyl Chloride
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Ethyl Benzoate
gas and liquid
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3039
Ethyl Lactate
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
"
23
1
7
Good resistance
23
7
8
91.9
23
7
5
79.6
23
7
5
79.6
50
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
81
3
7
ethyl to butyl
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
3
"
" Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Extraction done with 100% HPLC acetone, analysis by gas chromatography
Ethylene Glycol
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
12
49
7
Residual ethylene oxide level after 8 aeration days - 152
"
12
49
4
Tested 6 months after exposure; retains 83% of dart impact
" Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a. LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples "
Flexural stress
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
85.5
1 cycle for 6 hours minimum @60% RH; with 88% Freon @ 660 mg/l
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
94
"
"
LNP Engineering Plastics; Filler: 30% Glass fiber; Specimen: ASTM D1822 tensile impact samples
Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Preconditioned @ 38°C for 8 hrs, aerated 16 hrs @ 32°C
Polystyrene (PS)
Ethylene Oxide
Time (days)
20
Ethylbenzene
Ethylene Glycol Ethers
Temp. (°C)
3040
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)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
79
Test note
Material note
Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Preconditioned @ 38°C for 8 hrs, aerated 16 hrs @ 32°C
12
49
5
Tested 1 year after exposure; retains 50% of dart impact
12
49
7
Residual ethylene oxide level after 8 aeration days - 152
12
49
5
Tested 1 year after exposure; retains 50% of dart impact
79
Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Preconditioned @ 38°C for 8 hrs, aerated 16 hrs @ 32°C
12
49
4
Tested 6 months after exposure; retains 83% of dart impact
94
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical; Specimen: Extraction done with 100% HPLC acetone, analysis by gas chromatography
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
75
1
2
"
"
Ethylenediamine
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Eucalyptus Oil
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
50
0]365
3
"
Eugenol
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
Fennel Seed
whole "
Ferric Ammonium Sulfate
Ferric Chloride
saturated solution
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
3041
Ferrous Chloride
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Ferrous Chloride (cont)
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Flit
Fluoronitrobenzene Formaldehyde
Formic Acid
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
fertilizer salts
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
insecticide
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
lindane
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
30
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
30
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
30
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
37
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
37
50
1
2
"
"
37
75
1
2
"
"
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
"
10
50
1
7
"
"
40
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Ferrous Sulfite
Fertilizers
Temp. (°C)
3042
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
9
"
"
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
50
1
7
"
"
Polystyrene (PS)
40 50
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
85
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
85
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
90
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
90
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
monofluorotrichloromethane, Frigen 11
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Freon 113
trifluorotrichloroethane, Frigen 113 (TF)
20
0]365
3
"
"
Freon 114
tetrafluorodichloroethane, Frigen 114
20
0]365
3
"
"
Freon 12
difluorodichloromethane, Frigen 12
20
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Freon 12:22
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Freon 21
monofluorodichloromethane, Frigen 21
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Freon 22
difluoromonochloromethane, Frigen 22
20
0]365
3
"
"
Freon 12:22
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Formic Acid (cont)
Freon 11
Fuel Oils
Fuels
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
"
50
1
5
"
"
2
Poor resistance
RTP 400; RTP Company
3043
50 diesel
Exp. medium note
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 day stored in dark after exposure
5
Light transmittance of about 90%
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 day stored in UV light after exposure
5
Physical property change is similar to samples stored in darkness
"
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 year stored in dark after exposure
7
Light transmittance of about 90%; retains 44% of dart impact
98
Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84
Styron 666APR; 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
7
Light transmittance of about 90%; retains .800% of dart impact
96
"
"
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in UV light after expos.
6
Physical property change is similar to samples stored in darkness
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in dark after exposure
5
Light transmittance of about 90%
"
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in UV light after expos.
9
Physical property change is similar to samples stored in darkness
"
2-Furaldehyde
Furfuryl Alcohol
Gallic Acid
Gamma Radiation
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
3044
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Gamma Radiation (cont)
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 4 days stored in UV light after exposure
6
Physical property change is similar to samples stored in darkness
10 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 6 months stored in dark after exposure
7
Light transmittance of about 90%; retains 72% of dart impact
2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 day after exposure
8
Light transmittance of about 90%
2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 1 year stored in dark after exposure
8
Light transmittance of about 90%; retains 78% of dart impact
98
Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84
Styron 666APR; 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
9
Light transmittance of about 90%; retains 150% of dart impact
100
"
"
2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 2 weeks stored in UV light after expos.
9
Physical property change is similar to samples stored in darkness
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical
2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in dark after exposure
8
Light transmittance of about 90%
"
2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 35 days stored in UV light after expos.
9
Physical property change is similar to samples stored in darkness
"
2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 4 days stored in UV light after exposure
7
2.5 megarads Cobalt 60, tested 6 months stored in dark after exposure
9
97
Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical; Specimen: 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in) injection molded discs, ASTM Type I tensile bars Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical
"
Light transmittance of about 90%; retains 78% of dart impact
100
Tensile strength per ASTM D638-84; 10 mil notched Izod per ASTM D256-84
Styron 666APR; Dow Chemical; Specimen: 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in) injection molded discs, ASTM Type I tensile bars
7
Good resistance
RTP 400; RTP Company
powder
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
3045
Garlic
Exp. medium note
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
100
Gasoline
Gear Oils
Ginger Ale
PDL #
Resistance note
7
0
Completely dissolved
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
premium grade
20
0]365
3
"
"
ethyl
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
2
"
regular
22
7
2
"
"
22
7
2
"
white gas
22
7
2
"
"
22
7
2
"
pure
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
"
50
1
2
"
"
normal
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
premium grade
50
0]365
3
"
"
pure
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Telechron, naphthalene base
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
ground
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
extract
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
" "
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
" "
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
Polystyrene (PS)
extract
Glass Wax
Time (days)
normal
Gin
Ginger
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3046
Exposure medium
Glucose
Exp. medium note
saturated solution
Greases Gum Acacia
Resistance note
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
0]365
9
Resistant for years
30
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
30
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
30
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
powder
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
Cellosolve
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
pork dripping
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
20
0]365
9
"
beef gravy
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
pork dripping
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Grapefruit Juice
Gravy
PDL #
% Change
20
Glycerin
Glycol Ether
Time (days)
30
saturated solution
Glycine
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
3047
50 cup grease
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
100
7
2
Crazed or whitened
131.96
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
100
28
2
"
136.50
"
"
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
75
1
2
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
n-heptyl alcohol
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
Gum Tragacanth
Heptane
Heptyl Alcohol
Hexachlorobenzene Hexachlorocyclohexane Hexane
Hexanetriol
n-hexyl alcohol
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
50
0]365
8
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Hexyl Alcohol
3048
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
Resistance note
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
Curtis
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
2
Poor resistance
n-hexyl alcohol
Honey
Horseradish
Hydrocarbons Hydrochloric Acid
PDL #
% Change
22
Hexyl Alcohol (cont)
Horseradish Mustard
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
RTP 400; RTP Company
10
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
10
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
5
"
"
10
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
10
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
7
9
0.00
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
10
28
9
10.07
"
"
3049
Exp. medium note
Hydrochloric Acid (cont)
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
15
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
15
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
15
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
15
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
35
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
35
50
1
5
"
"
38
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
38
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
38
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
38
50
7
4
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
7
Discolored
10.65
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
10.86
"
38 38
28
6
"
40
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
40
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
40
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
40
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
concentrated
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
50
0]365
5
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
1
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
1
50
7
5
"
"
10
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs " Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Polystyrene (PS)
Hydrofluoric Acid
Time (days)
3050
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
10
Hydrofluoric Acid (cont)
Hydrogen Peroxide
Temp. (°C) 50
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Fair resistance
40
7
7
Discolored
10.56
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
40
28
6
"
10.83
"
"
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
48
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
50
1
2
"
"
50
75
1
2
"
"
3
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
3
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
7
9
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed 10.14 10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
9
30
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
30
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
30
50
1
5
Fair resistance
"
30
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
30
7
9
30
28
9
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Hydrogen Sulfide
4
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
10.14
"
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3051
"
Resistance note
% Retained
5
3
saturated solution
PDL #
% Change
1
3
Hydroquinone
Time (days)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Hydroquinone (cont)
Industrial Cleaners Inks
Insecticides
Exp. medium note
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
sulfuric acid and potassium bichromate solution
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
writing
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Higgins India
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
writing
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Flit
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
3
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
3
50
7
5
"
"
"
7
22
7
5
"
"
"
tincture of Iodine
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
solution
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
In alcohol
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
1
5
"
"
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Polystyrene (PS)
50 20
Iron (II) Sulfate
Iron Ammonium Sulfate
Time (days)
saturated solution
Iodine
Iron (III) Chloride
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3052
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
Isobutyl Acetate
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Isobutyl Alcohol
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
7
3
Crazed or whitened
13.00
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
18.61
"
Iron Nitrate
Isoamyl Alcohol
100
Isooctane
100
2-propanol
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
2
"
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
100
7
9
100
28
9
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
"
23
1
7
Good resistance
50
1
5
Fair resistance
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
50
7
6
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
10.42
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
" Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a. "
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3053
2-propanol
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
20
Isopropyl Acetate Isopropyl Alcohol
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Jams
Exp. medium note
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
7
2
Crazed or whitened
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
50
7
5
"
"
"
10
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
100
Lactic Acid
Lanolin
Time (days)
fruit preserves
Kerosene
Lactose
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
187.0
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
3054
Exposure medium
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
80
20
0]365
8
"
"
80
50
0]365
8
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Laurel
Exp. medium note
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
ground
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Lauryl Alcohol
Lead Acetate
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Lead Arsenate
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Lead Nitrate
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
saturated solution
Lead Stearate
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Lemon Emulsion Flavoring
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Lemon Grass Oil
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
50
0]365
3
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Lead Sulfate
Lemon Juice
fresh
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3055
Exp. medium note
Lemon Oil and peel
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Lemon Peel
and oil
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Licorice
powder
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
Ligroin
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
5
"
artificial
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
lime emulsion flavoring
22
7
2
"
"
"
Lime Juice
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
Lime Water
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
boiled
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
raw
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Lilac Oil Lime Flavoring
Lindane
g-Benzene Hexachloride
Linseed Oil
3056
Exposure medium
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Mace
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Margarine
Resistance note
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
Maize Oil Malic Acid
PDL #
% Change
20
Magnesium Carbonate
Magnesium Sulfate
Time (days)
ground
Magnesium Bromide
Magnesium Chlorite
Temp. (°C)
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
"
50
0]365
8
"
"
10
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
10
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
10
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3057
Marjoram
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
ground
ground
Mayonnaise
Menthol
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
In alcohol
10
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
10
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
crystals
Mentholatum Mercuric Chloride
Temp. (°C)
powder
5
22
7
8
"
"
"
"
5
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
saturated
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Mercurochrome
metallic mercury
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Mercury
3058
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
ointment, ammoniated
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
tincture
22
7
5
"
"
"
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
Mesityl Oxide
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
50
0]365
0
"
"
Methyl Acetate
20
0]365
0
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
100
7
6
11.10
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
100
28
4
12.21
"
"
Mercury (cont)
Merthiolate
Methyl Alcohol
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
22
7
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
5
"
"
50
7
50
7
50
0]365
50
0]365
6
Resistant for months; possible stress crack agent
"
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
6
4
Resistant for months; possible stress crack agent
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3059
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Methyl Ethyl Silicone
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Methyl Eugenol
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Methyl Amyl Alcohol
Methyl Butyl Alcohol Methyl Butyl Carbinol
Methyl Chloride
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
3060
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (cont)
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Methyl Isopropyl Ketone
20
0]365
0
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Methyl Propyl Ketone
Methyl Salicylate
Methylcyclohexane
Methylene Chloride
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
3061
Milk
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
moist powder
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
powdered
20
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
paste
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
powdered
22
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
paste
"
powdered
50
7
8
"
moist powder
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
powdered
50
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
7
9
Mincemeat 100
Mineral Oils
100
"
"
10.28 10.33
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
9
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
7
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Mineral Spirits
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
50
0]365
3
"
Moth Flakes
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Essolube, Tydol
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed "
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Motor Oils
3062
Exposure medium
Motor Oils (cont)
Exp. medium note
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Sunoco
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Essolube, Tydol
50
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Mustard
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed " Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
crystalline
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
dissolved in alcohol
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
N,N-Dimethylformamide
Naphtha
Naphthalene
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
crystalline dissolved in alcohol
Neats Foot Oil n-Heptane n-heptane
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed " Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
3
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
3063
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
"
10
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
"
Nickel Sulfate
Nitric Acid
Temp. (°C)
1
5
10
7
9
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
10
28
9
10.14
"
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
20
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
20
22
7
5
"
20
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
20
50
7
4
"
30
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
30
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
35
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
35
50
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
" "
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
1
5
40
7
9
10.28
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
40
28
9
10.46
"
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
70
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
70
22
7
5
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
7
2
Partly dissolved
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
70
3064
Exposure medium
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
2
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
Polystyrene (PS)
concentrated
Nitric Acid (cont)
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
concentrated
Nitric Oxide Nitrobenzene
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
Nitroglycerin
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Nitrous Oxide
22
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
2
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
2
50
7
8
"
"
"
4
22
7
8
"
"
n-Pentane
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Nujol
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
dark, ground
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
light, ground
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
dark, ground
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
light, ground
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
n-octanol
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
n-octyl alcohol
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Nonyl Alcohol
n-nonanol
n-nonanol
Novocain
Nutmeg
Nutmeg Butter Nutmeg Oil Octyl Alcohol
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3065
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Octyl Alcohol (cont)
Oils
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
n-octanol
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
3-in-one
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
water soluble
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
"
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
7
5
"
"
100
7
9
10.28
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
100
28
8
10.56
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
100
7
9
10.15
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
100
28
9
10.15
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
dried, ground
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Olive Oil
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Orange Emulsion Flavoring
Time (days)
n-octyl alcohol
Oleic Acid
Onions
Temp. (°C)
3066
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Orange Juice concentrated
concentrated
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
and oil
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
fountain syrup
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
10
22
7
8
"
"
"
10
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
50
0]365
0
"
"
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
,0.5 ppm
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
absence of light
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
and peel
Orange Syrup
Time (days)
22
Orange Oil
Orange Peel
Temp. (°C)
Oregano
Oxalic Acid
Oxymethylfurfurol ,0.0005
Ozone
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3067
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
children's water paints
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
Palamoll 644
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
50
0]365
8
"
"
Palamoll 646
20
0]365
8
"
"
Paints
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
diethyl phthalate
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
Palatinol AH
bis (2-ethylhexyl) phtahlate
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
"
50
0]365
5
"
"
Palatinol DN
dinonyl phthalate
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
"
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
Palatinol A
Palatinol M Palatinol O
Palatinol Z
dimethyl phthalate
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
dimethyl diglycol phthalate
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
"
50
0]365
5
"
"
didecyl phthalate
20
0]365
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
5
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
20
0]365
8
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Palm Oil
Palmitic Acid
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed " Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
ground
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
Paprika
3068
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Para Oil
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Parachloride
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
liquid
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
paraffin oil
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Paraffin
paraffin oil
liquid
Parsley
p-Cresol
p-Dichlorobenzene Peanut Butter
low oil content
low oil content
Peanut Oil
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
50
7
5
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs "
3069
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Pectin
Exp. medium note
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Penicillin G
3-Pentanone
Pentasol
black, ground
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
white, ground
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
black pepper, fresh
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
red, cayenne
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
whole black
22
7
8
"
"
"
red, cayenne
50
7
8
"
"
"
"
whole black
50
7
8
"
black, ground
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
3
"
"
20
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
white, ground
Peppermint Oil
Time (days)
saturated solution
Penicillin
Pepper
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3070
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
sweet bell
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
75
1
2
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Perhydrol
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Petroleum Ether
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
5
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
5
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
7
2
Partly dissolved
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
Peppermint Oil (cont) Peppers
Perchloroethylene
Perfume Alcohol
perfume alcohol 5DA40
Petroleum Jelly carbolated
Phenacetin Phenol
5
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
3071
10
Exp. medium note
Phenol (cont)
Conc. (%)
Phosphorus
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
concentrated
23
1
5
Fair resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
Phenylethyl Alcohol
1
Phosphoric Acid
Temp. (°C)
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
3072
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
1
50
0]365
9
"
"
30
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
50
0]365
8
"
"
20
0]365
8
"
"
86
50
0]365
8
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
white
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
7
5
"
"
"
"
Photographic Developers
Elon, saturated
3
22
"
3
50
7
5
"
Phthalic Acid
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
"
Polystyrene (PS)
30 86
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
mixed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
Pimento
ground
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
Pine Oil
pine needle oil
20
0]365
3
"
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
"
"
"
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
modified ureaformaldehyde resin
20
0]365
9
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
"
"
50
0]365
5
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Pickling Baths
pine needle oil
Pineapple Juice fresh
Plastigen G
Plastomoll DOA Poppy Seeds
Potassium Bitartrate
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
" Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
saturated
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
Potassium Bisulfate
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3073
Potassium Bromate
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
saturated solution
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
saturated solution
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
8
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
3
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
9
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
with sulfuric acid
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
saturated solution
50
0]365
6
"
"
Potassium Chrome Alum
with sulfuric acid
0]365
5
Resistant for days
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Polystyrene (PS)
50 22
Potassium Ferricyanide
Potassium Fluoride
Resistance note
% Retained
9
Potassium Carbonate
Potassium Dichromate
PDL #
% Change
0]365
Potassium Bromide
Potassium Chromate
Time (days)
20
saturated solution
Potassium Chloride
Temp. (°C)
3074
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Potassium Hydroxide
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
10
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
22
7
8
"
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
7
"
"
10
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
50
7
6
"
10
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
30
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
30
22
7
8
"
30
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
30
50
7
6
"
50
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
"
" "
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
50
50
1
7
"
"
50
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
concentrated
20
0]365
8
"
"
saturated solution
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
5
"
22
7
5
"
22
7
5
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
"
"
3075
saturated solution
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Potassium Hydroxide (cont)
Potassium Iodate Potassium Iodide
Exp. medium note
saturated solution
Resistance note
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
4
"
7
4
"
concentrated
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
solutuion
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
solutuion
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
saturated
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
Polystyrene (PS)
Potassium Sulfate
7
PDL #
% Change
50
Potassium Permanganate
Potassium Persulfate
50
Time (days)
50
Potassium Iron (III) Cyanide Potassium Nitrate
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3076
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Potassium Sulfate (cont)
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Potassium Sulfide
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Poultry Seasoning Prontosil
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
50
7
8
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs " Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs " Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Propadrine
1:1000
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Propane
liquid
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
gas
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
liquid
22
7
2
"
"
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
2-Propyl Acetate Propyl Alcohol
1-propanol
1-propanol
Propylene Dichloride
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3077
Propylene Glycol
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
extract
Pyridine
Pyrogallic Acid
pyrogallol
pyrogallol
Quinine
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
20
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
2
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
2
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
Red Copper Oxide
Resistance note
% Retained
8
1,2-Propylene Oxide
Pyrethrum
PDL #
% Change
7
Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Time (days)
50
Propylene Glycol (cont)
Protargol
Temp. (°C)
3078
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
crystals "
Rongalit
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
5
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
5
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
Resorcin
Resorcinol
Temp. (°C)
50
7
8
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
fountain syrup
22
7
8
"
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
Rose Geranium Oil
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
Rose Oil
22
7
2
"
"
"
Rosemary
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
white and black
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
rum essence
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Root Beer
extract
extract
Root Beer Syrup
Rotenone Resinoid Rubbers Rum
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed " Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3079
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
salicylic acid ointment; with benzoic acid
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
saturated
22
7
8
"
"
"
salicylic acid ointment; with benzoic acid
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated
50
7
6
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
dry
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
dry
50
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Sandalwood Oil
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Santal Oil
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Saponified Oil
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Sassafras Oil
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Sage
Salicylic Acid
Salts
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
sausage fat
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Savory
summer
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
Sausage
Sea Water
3080
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C) 23
Sea Water (cont)
Time (days) 1
PDL #
7
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Good resistance
Material note
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
7
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
sec-Butyl Alcohol
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
sec-Sodium Phosphate
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
"
"
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
Sebacic Acid Dibutyl Ester
Selenium Chloride
Sesame Oil
Shrimp Silicone Oil
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
solution
7
9
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
"
28
9
10.14
"
"
Silver Nitrate
Soaps
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3081
Sodium
Exp. medium note
Resistance note
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
hot
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
7
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
saturated
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
50
7
5
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
saturated solution
powder
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs "
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Sodium Borate
PDL #
% Change
22
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Bisulfite
Time (days)
metallic sodium
Sodium Acetate
Sodium Bicarbonate
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
3082
Exposure medium
Sodium Borate (cont)
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
saturated solution
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
powder
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
50
7
6
"
"
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
2
7
9
Sodium Bromate Sodium Bromide
Sodium Carbonate
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed 0.00
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
9
0.00
"
"
7
9
10.14
"
"
20
28
9
10.14
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
saturated solution
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
saturated solution
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3083
2 20
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
5
Fair resistance
7
9
Sodium Carbonate (cont)
Sodium Chloride
Temp. (°C)
10 10
" 10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
10.14
"
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
9
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
50
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Sodium Dichromate
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Sodium Fluoride
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
powder
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
5
"
"
"
saturated
saturated
Sodium Chromate
3084
Exposure medium
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Sodium Fluoride (cont)
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Sodium Hydrosulfite
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
Resistant for months
Sodium Hydroxide
0]365
8
1
7
9
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
1
28
9
10.14
"
"
"
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
5
Fair resistance
"
10
7
9
10.07
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
10
28
9
10.07
"
"
50
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
7
9
0.00
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
50
28
9
0.00
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
3085
saturated solution
saturated
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Sodium Hydroxide (cont)
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
saturated
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
50
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
saturated solution
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
5
7
9
10.15
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
5
28
9
10.15
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
5
Fair resistance
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Sodium Hypochlorite 12% chlorine
12% chlorine
Sodium m-Bisulfite Sodium Nitrate
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
0]365
9
"
"
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Sodium Perborate
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
20 50
Sodium Nitrite
3086
Exposure medium
Sodium Petraborate
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Borax
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
Sodium Silicate
Sodium Sulfate
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Sodium Sulfide
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
0]365
9
"
"
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
saturated
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Sodium Thiosulfate
3087
20 50
Sodium Sulfite
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Solvents
Exp. medium note
Skelly solvent
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C) 22
Time (days) 7
organic
Soybean Oil
Spearmint
soya oil
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
0
Poor resistance; soluble in aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons
RTP 400; RTP Company
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
soya oil
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
spearmint oil
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
7
8
"
Sperm Oil
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Spermaceti
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
saturated solution
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
solution
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
saturated solution
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
Worcestershire sauce
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
"
50
7
8
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Stanisol Stannic Chloride
Stannous Chloride Steak Sauce
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs " Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Stearic Acid
3088
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
white spirits
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
fountain syrup
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
Strong Acids
5
Fair resistance; attacked by oxidizing acids
RTP 400; RTP Company
Strong Alkalis
7
Good resistance
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Stearic Acid (cont)
Stoddard Solvents Strawberry Syrup
Strontium Bromide
Strychnine
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
20
0]365
9
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed " Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
30
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
30
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
saturated solution
30
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
30
Sucrose
Sugars
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Sulfadiazine
Sulfur
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3089
colloidal elemental
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Sulfur (cont)
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
sulfur ointment
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
7
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
3
7
9
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
3
28
9
10.14
"
"
sulfur ointment
Sulfur Hexafluoride Sulfuric Acid
Temp. (°C)
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
10
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
10
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
7
"
"
10
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
10
50
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
7
8
Discolored
30
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
3090
Exposure medium
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
35
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
35
50
1
7
"
"
37
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
37
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
37
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
37
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
50
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
battery acid
Exp. medium note
98
Sulfuric Acid (cont)
Tartaric Acid
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
7
2
Partly dissolved
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
concentrated
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
20
0]365
8
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
"
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Monsanto
50
7
4
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
concentrated
50
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
"
50
0]365
6
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
saturated
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
tannic acid jelly
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
saturated
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
concentrated
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
"
50
0]365
6
"
"
10
23
1
7
Good resistance
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
10
50
1
5
Fair resistance
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
1
Tannic Acid
Tannin
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
3091
Exp. medium note
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
instant
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
moist leaves
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
powder
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
instant
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
moist leaves
Tartaric Acid (cont)
Tea
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Tenite
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
tert-Sodium Phosphate
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethene
Tetrahydrofuran
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Tetrahydrofurfurol
3092
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Tetrahydronaphthalene
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
"
50
0]365
0
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
7
0
Completely dissolved
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
20
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Thionyl Chloride
Thiophene Thyme
Thymol
Titanium Tetrachloride
Tobacco Tars Toluene
100
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Lustrex; Monsanto
3093
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Ipana
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
Transformer Oils
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
Trichlorobenzene
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
50
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
0
"
"
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
20
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto
22
7
2
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Toluene (cont)
Tomato Juice
Toothpaste
Trichloroethane
Trichloroethene
3094
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Trichloroethene (cont)
Trichlorophenol Tricresyl Phosphate Triethanolamine
Triethylene Glycol
Triethylenetetramine
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF
50
0]365
0
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
"
"
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
"
50
0]365
3
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3095
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
"
Trypaflavin
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
Turkey Red Oil
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
50
7
8
"
"
"
7
0
Completely dissolved
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
Trigol Acetate
100
Turpentine
Typewriter Oil
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
substitute
20
0]365
5
Resistant for days
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
20
0]365
5
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
substitute
50
0]365
5
Resistant for days
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
"
50
0]365
5
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
3
Resistant for hrs
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
3
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrene (PS)
Undecyl Alcohol
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
3096
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
Undecyl Alcohol (cont)
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Urea
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
4
Heat reduces the moderate room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
"
"
5
Fair resistance
RTP 400; RTP Company Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Urine
Urotropin
UV Radiation Valerian Drops Vanilla
vanilla extract
vanilla extract
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
"
"
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
fountain syrup
22
7
8
"
"
"
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
no. 2
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
"
"
Verbena Oil
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
Vinegar
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Vanilla Syrup
Varsol
Walnut Oil Water
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed " Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
5
"
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
20
0]365
6
Resistant for weeks
"
50
0]365
6
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
3097
distilled, all concentrations
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Water (cont) distilled, all concentrations
boiling
Water Colors
Waxes
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
0.09
100
Test note
Material note
23
10
9
Data from 1989 SPE ANTEC Conference Proceedings
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
100
1
9
Data from 1989 SPE ANTEC Conference Proceedings
7
9
10.14
ASTM D543; @ room temperature
Zylar 220; Nova Chemicals; Specimen: 231/8 in injection molded discs
28
9
10.14
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
"
Styron 685D; Dow Chemical Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
0.39
100
Styron 685D; Dow Chemical
bleached
20
0]365
9
"
"
carnauba wax
20
0]365
9
"
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
wax pencil
22
7
8
"
"
"
white wax
22
7
8
"
"
"
carnauba wax
50
7
8
"
"
"
white wax
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
bleached
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
carnauba wax
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
"
Weak Acids
9
Excellent resistance
RTP 400; RTP Company
Weak Alkalis
7
Good resistance
"
Weed Killer
2, 4-D
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
8
Resistant for months
22
7
5
Moderate resistance-some visual change (discoloration/crazing/ checking) occurs
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
22
7
5
"
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
"
"
Whiskey
White Iodine
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
rye whiskey
3098
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
8
Resistant for months
"
distilled
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
0
Dissolved
22
7
2
Not resistant; plastic severely crazed; softened or dissolved
23
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
50
1
2
"
"
50
0]365
0
Dissolved
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
75
1
2
Poor resistance; loss of mechanical properties; swelling
Lastirol; LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.a.
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
White Oil
Witch Hazel
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Xylene
Zinc Bromide
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
0]365
9
"
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 deg
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
22
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
Zinc Chloride
"
3099
20 22
Zinc Carbonate
Polystyrene (PS)
Exposure medium
Zinc Chloride (cont)
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Temp. (°C)
Time (days)
PDL #
Resistance note
% Change
% Retained
Weight
Tensile strength
Test note
Material note
50 deg
50
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
"
50
7
8
"
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50
0]365
9
"
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
50
0]365
9
"
"
20
0]365
9
"
"
ointment
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
powder
22
7
8
"
"
"
22
7
8
"
"
"
ointment
50
7
8
"
"
"
powder
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
7
8
"
"
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20
0]365
9
"
"
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
Zinc Nitrate Zinc Ointment Zinc Oxide
Zinc Stearate powder "
Zinc Sulfacarbolate
Zinc Sulfate
"
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543
Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs
50
7
6
Heat reduces the room temperature resistance
"
"
20
0]365
9
Resistant for years
22
7
8
Resistant - no visual change observed
Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 "
50
7
8
"
50
0]365
9
Resistant for years
" Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed Lustrex; Monsanto; Specimen: 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs " Polystyrol 168N; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Polystyrene (PS)
saturated
3100
Exposure medium
Styrenic Resin
30.2 Styrenic Resin Trade name: AIMs 4800 Supplier: Dow Specimen: Injection molded samples
Exposure medium
Exp. medium note
Conc. (%)
Time (days)
% Retained
PDL #
Tensile strength
Test note
concd.
4.17
9
100
ASTM D638-90
"
4.17
1
40.0
"
Detergents
dishwashing liq.
4.17
9
100
"
Glass Cleaners
window cleaners
4.17
9
100
"
Lubricating Oils
machine oil
4.17
9
100
"
"
4.17
1
45.4
"
4.17
9
100
"
50
4.17
9
100
"
50
4.17
9
100
"
50
4.17
8
92.9
"
50
4.17
8
92.9
"
Acetic Acid
Methyl Alcohol Oleic Acid w/ 50% cottonseed oil
w/ 50% cottonseed oil
3101