Chemical Resistance Guide PVDF

PVDF
Chemical
Resistance Guide
F I R S T
E D I T I O N
P V D F C H E M I CA L R E S I S TA N C E G U I D E
Thermoplastics:
Ky n a r Po l y v i n y l i d e n e F l u o r i d e ( P V D F )
fo r Wa s t e D r a i n a g e S y s t e m s
Chemical Resistance Guide

Kynar Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) for Waste Drainage Systems
1st Edition
2009 by IPEX. All rights reserved. No part of this book may

be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without prior
written permission. For information contact: IPEX, Marketing, 2441
Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5J 4C7.
The information contained here within is based on current

information and product design at the time of publication and is
subject to change without notification. IPEX does not guarantee or
warranty the accuracy, suitability for particular applications, or
results to be obtained therefrom.
A BOUT IPEX
At IPEX, we have been manufacturing non-metallic pipe and fittings since 1951. We formulate our own compounds and
maintain strict quality control during production. Our products are made available for customers thanks to a network of
regional stocking locations from coast-to-coast. We offer a wide variety of systems including complete lines of piping, fittings,
valves and custom-fabricated items.
More importantly, we are committed to meeting our customers needs. As a leader in the plastic piping industry, IPEX
continually develops new products, modernizes manufacturing facilities and acquires innovative process technology. In addition,
our staff take pride in their work, making available to customers their extensive thermoplastic knowledge and field experience.
IPEX personnel are committed to improving the safety, reliability and performance of thermoplastic materials. We are involved in
several standards committees and are members of and/or comply with the organizations listed on this page.
For specific details about any IPEX product, contact our customer service department.
INTRODUCTION
Thermoplastics and elastomers have outstanding resistance to a wide range of chemical reagents. The chemical resistance of
plastic piping is basically a function of the thermoplastic material and the compounding components. In general, the less
compounding components used the better the chemical resistance. Thermoplastic pipes with significant filler percentages may
be susceptible to chemical attack where an unfilled material may be affected to a lesser degree or not at all.
Some newer piping products utilize a multi-layered (composite) construction, where both thermoplastic and non-thermoplastic
materials are used for the layers. Layered composite material pipe may have chemical resistance that differs from the
chemical resistance of the individual material. Such resistance however, is a function both of temperatures and concentration,
and there are many reagents which can be handled for limited temperature ranges and concentrations. In borderline cases, it
will be found that there is limited attack, generally resulting in some swelling due to absorption. There are also many cases
where some attack will occur under specific conditions, but for many such applications, the use of plastic will be justified on
economic grounds when considered against alternative materials. Resistance is often affected (and frequently reduced) when
handling a number of chemicals or compounds containing impurities. For this reason, when specific applications are being
considered, it may be worthwhile to carry out tests using the actual product that will be encountered in service. The listing
that follows does not address chemical combinations.
The information is based on immersion tests on unstressed coupons, experiments and, when available, actual process
experience as well as data from tests inclusive of stress from temperature and pressure. The end user should be aware of the
fact that actual service conditions will affect the chemical resistance.
Chemicals that do not normally affect the properties of an unstressed thermoplastic may cause completely different behavior
(such as stress cracking) when under thermal or mechanical stress (such as constant internal pressure or frequent thermal or
mechanical stress cycles). Chemical resistance data from immersion tests cannot be unconditionally applied to thermoplastic
piping components subjected to continuous or frequent mechanical or thermal stresses.
When the pipe will be subject to a continuous applied mechanical or thermal stress, or to combinations of chemicals, testing
that duplicates the expected field conditions, as closely as possible, should be performed on representative samples of the
pipe product to properly evaluate plastic pipe for use in this application.
RATINGS
Ratings are according to the product and suppliers.
The absence of any class indication for any given materials, signifies the absence of data for such material(s) with respect to
the specific chemical(s), temperature(s) and concentration(s).
Note: Chemical resistance data is found in a laboratory setting and cannot account for all possible variables of an installed
application. It is up to the design engineer or final user to use this information as guidance for a specific application design.
If a material is chemically resistant to the concentrated form of a specific chemical, it should be resistant to the diluted form
of that same chemical.
All Chemical Resistance data for Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) contained within this manual has been provided, with
written consent, by Arkema Inc.
IPEX Chemical Resistance Guide for PVDF
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KYNAR POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) FOR WASTE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
All Chemical Resistance data for Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) contained within this manual has been provided, with
written consent, by Arkema Inc.
Kynar Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resin is a tough
engineering thermoplastic that offers a unique balance of
performance properties. It has the characteristic stability of
fluoropolymers when exposed to harsh thermal, chemical and
ultraviolet environments.
In addition to its notable fire and smoke characteristics,

PVDF resin has these important properties.
Mechanical strength and toughness
High abrasion resistance
For chemical and high temperature resistance, low

permeability and high mechanical strength, Kynar PVDF resin
is used as a contact surface for the production, storage and
transfer of corrosive fluids. Kynar PVDF resin is used in
mechanical components, fabricated vessels, tanks, pumps,
valves, filters, heat exchangers, tower packing, piping
systems, as well as other applications.
High thermal stability
High dielectric strength
High purity
Resistant to most chemicals and solvents
Resistant to ultraviolet and nuclear radiation
Corrosive Waste Drainage and Plenum Applications
Resistant to weathering
IPEX Plenumline grade Kynar PVDF resin easily achieves the

flame spread / smoke developed rating of 25/50 when tested
in accordance with ASTM E84. This enables Plenumline
PVDF pipe to be used in the plenum for applications such as
corrosive waste drainage and laboratory chemical systems.
Resistant to fungi
Low permeability to most gases and liquids
IPEX Plenumline utilizes Kynar PVDF resins that are

designed especially for harsh environments such as:
Pharmaceutical industries
Chemical industries
College laboratories
High school laboratories
Hospital laboratories
The following pages list the guidelines for using PVDF

products in chemical waste drainage applications. PVDF resin
is suitable for short-term contact with many chemicals up to
300F (150C). If your application involves mixtures of
chemicals and temperatures above 104F (40C), PVDF resin
will likely be fine, but IPEX recommends that you consult our
technical staff prior to installing your system.
Guidelines for using KYNAR PVDF products
in chemical waste drainage.
A+
Suitable for elevated temperatures varying with

chemical in question.
Third party testing of PVDF resin has confirmed the resin and
the piping molded from the resin meet the International
Mechanical Code (IMC) requirements for material installed in
the plenum.
Suitable for continuous ambient conditions and for

short term elevated temperature varying with
chemical in question.
Flame Spread
Rating
Smoke Developed
Rating
Suitable for short term use at full strength under

ambient conditions, and suitable for continuous
use at ambient conditions in diluted form.
25
50
Material
IMC Plenum
Requirement
PVDF 740-02
35
NR
If concentration will be less than 100%, please

contact IPEX technical staff for assessment of a safe
concentration at maximum exposure temperature.

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA
Chemical Substance
Concentration*
Rating
Chemical Substance
Concentration*
Rating
Ammonium Chloride
Aqueous solution/solid
A+
Acetaldehyde
Ammonium Dichromate
A+
Acetamide
Ammonium Fluoride
A+
Acetic Acid
Ammonium Hydroxide
Up to concentrated
A+
Acetic Acid
10% in water
A+
Ammonium Metaphosphate Aqueous solution/solid
A+
Acetic Acid
50% in water
A+
Ammonium Nitrate
A+
Acetic Acid
80% in water
A+
Ammonium Persulfate
Acetic Anhydride
Ammonium Phosphate
A+
Acetone
Ammonium Sulfate
A+
A+
Ammonium Sulfide
A+
Acetonitrile
Ammonium Thiocyanate
A+
Acetophenone
Amyl Acetate
Acetyl Bromide
A+
Amyl Alcohol
A+
Acetyl Chloride
A+
Sec-Amyl Alcohol
A+
Acetylacetone
Amyl Chloride
A+
Acetylene
A+
Aniline
Acrylonitrile
Aniline Hydrochloride
Adipic Acid
A+
Aqua Regia
A+
Arsenic acid
A+
Asphalt
Acetone
10% in water
Air
Alcoholic Spirits
40% Ethyl Alcohol
Allyl Alcohol
A
A
Aqueous solution
A+
A+
A+
Allyl Chloride
Aluminum Acetate
A+
Aluminum Bromide
A+
A+
Barium Carbonate
A+
Aluminum Chloride
Up to 40% in water
A+
Barium Chloride
Aluminum Fluoride
A+
Barium Hydroxide
A+
Barium Nitrate
A+
Barium Sulfate
A+
A+
Barium Sulfi de
A+
Aluminum Hydroxide
Aluminum Nitrate
Aluminum Oxychloride
Aluminum Sulfate
A+
A+
A+
A+
Beer
A+
Ammonia, gas
Beet Sugar Liquors
A+
Ammonia, Liquid
Benzaldehyde
Ammonium Acetate
A+
Benzene
Ammonium Alum
A+
Benzenesulfonic Acid
Ammonium Bifluoride
A+
Benzoic Acid
A+
Ammonium Bromide
A+
Benzoyl Chloride
A+
Ammonium Carbonate
A+
Benzoyl Peroxide
A+
A+: Suitable for elevated temperatures

A: Suitable for continuous ambient conditions and for short term elevated temperatures
B: Suitable for continuous use in diluted form - contact IPEX
NR: If concentration will be less than 100% - contact IPEX
A+
A+
*Pure substance unless otherwise indicated

Chemical Substance
Concentration*
Rating
Chemical Substance
Concentration*
Rating
Benzyl Alcohol
A+
Butylphenol
A+
Benzyl Chloride
A+
Butyraldehyde
A+
Benzyl Ether
Butyric Acid
A+
Benzylamine
Black Liquor
A+
Bleaching Agents
A+
Borax
A+
Calcium Acetate
A+
Boric Acid
A+
Calcium Bisulfate
A+
Boron Trifluoride
A+
Calcium Bisulfite
A+
Brine
A+
Calcium Acetate
A+
Brine, acid
A+
Calcium Bisulfate
A+
Brine, basic
A+
Calcium Bisulfite
A+
A+
Calcium Bromide
A+
Calcium Carbonate
A+
Calcium Chlorate
A+
Bromine, liquid
A+
Calcium Chloride
A+
Bromine, water
A+
Calcium Hydroxide
Bromobenzene
A+
Calcium Hypochlorite
Brine, chlorinated acid

Bromic Acid
Aqueous solution
Bromine dry gas
A+
A+
A+
A+
Bromoform
A+
Calcium Nitrate
m-Bromotoluene
A+
Calcium Oxide
A+
Butadiene
A+
Calcium Phosphate
A+
Butane
A+
A+
Calcium Sulfate
A+
A+
Cane Sugar Liquors
A+
Butyl Acetate
Caprylic Acid
A+
Butyl Acrylate
Carbon Dioxide
A+
A+
Carbon Disulfide
Butanediol
Aqueous solution/liquid
Butyl Alcohol
sec-Butyl Alcohol
A+
Carbon Monoxide
A+
t-Butyl Alcohol
A+
Carbon Tetrachloride
A+
Butyl Bromide
A+
Carbonic Acid
A+
Butyl Chloride
A+
Casein
A+
Butyl Ether
Castor Oil
A+
Butyl Mercaptan
A+
Chloral Hydrate
Butyl Stearate
Butylamine
A+
Chlorinated Phenol
Chlorine
A+
5% in CCI4
A+
sec-Butylamine
Chlorine, gas
A+
t-Butylamine
Chlorine, liquid
A+
A+
Chlorine Dioxide
A+
1-Butylene


Chemical Substance
Concentration*
Chlorine Water
Chloroacetic Acid
Aqueous solution/pure
Rating
Chemical Substance
Concentration*
Rating
A+
Cottonseed Oil
A+
Cresol
A+
Chloroacetyl Chloride
A+
Cresylic Acid
A+
Chlorobenzene
A+
Crotonaldehyde
Chlorobenzene-sulfonic Acid Aqueous solution/pure
A+
Crude Oil
A+
Chlorobenzyl Chloride
A+
Cryolite
A+
Chlorofluorocarbon 11
A+
Cuprous Chloride
A+
A+
Cyclohexane
A+
A+
Cyclohexanol
A+
A+
Cyclohexanone
A+
Cyclohexyl Acetate
A+
A+
A+
A+
Chloroform
A+
Decane
6-Chlorohexanol
A+
Dextrin
Chlorohydrin
A+
Diacetone Alcohol
Chloropicrin
A+
p-Dibromobenzene
A+
A+
A+
Chlorosulfonic Acid
1,2,-Dibromopropane
A+
Chlrotrimethylsilane
A+
Dibutyl Phthalate
B
NR
Chrome Alum
A+
Dibutyl Sebacate
Chromic Acid
Up to 40% in water
A+
Dibutylamine
Chromic Acid
50% in water
A+
Dichloroacetic Acid
A+
Chromyl Chloride
A+
o-Dichlorobenzene
Cider
A+
Dichlorodimethylsilane
A+
A+
Dichloroethylene
A+
A
Citric Acid
A+
Coal Gas
A+
2,2-Dichloropropionic Acid
Coconut Oil
A+
aa-Dichlorotoluene
A+
Copper Acetate
A+
Diesel Fuels
A+
A+
Diethanolamine
A+
Diethylamine
A+
Diethyl Malonate
Copper Carbonate, basic

Copper Chloride
Copper Cyanide
Copper Fluoride
Copper Nitrate
Copper Sulfate
NR
A+
Diethylenetriamine
A+
Diglycolic Acid
A+
Diisobutyl Ketone
Corn Oil
A+
Diisobutylene
A+
Corn Syrup
A+
Diisopropyl Ketone


Chemical Substance
Concentration*
Rating
Dimethyl Acetamide
NR
Dimethyl Formamide
NR
Chemical Substance
Concentration*
2-Ethyl-1-hexanol
Rating
A+
Dimethyl Phthalate
Dimethyl Sulfate
Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Fatty Acids
A+
Fatty Acids, Sulfonates
A+
Dimethylaniline
Ferric Chloride
2,6,-Dimethyl-4-heptanol
A+
Ferric Hydroxide
2,5-Dimethyl-1,5-hexadiene
A+
Ferric Nitrate
Dioctyl Phthalate
Ferric Sulfate
Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether
Ferric Sulfide
Disodium Phosphate
A+
Ferrous Chloride
Ferrous Hydroxide
Dimethylamine
Aqueous solution/gas
Divinyl Benzene
Ferrous Nitrate
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
Ferrous Sulfate
A+
A+
Fluorine
Epichlorohydrin
Fluoroboric Acid
A+
Fluorosilic Acid
Formaldehyde
37% in water
A+
Ethanolamine
Aqueous solution/iquid
Formic Acid
A+
2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate
A+
Fructose
A+
Ethyl Acetate
Fruit Juices, Pulp
A+
Ethyl Acetoacetate
Fuel Oil
A+
Ethyl Acrylate
Fumaric Acid
A+
A+
Furan
Ethyl Chloride
A+
Furfural
Ethyl Chloroacetate
Furfuryl Alcohol
Ethyl Chloroformate
Ethyl Cyanoacetate
Epsom Salts
Ethanethiol
Ethyl Alcohol
A
Aqueous solution
A+
A+
Ethyl Ether
Ethyl Formate
Gallic Acid
Ethylbenzene
A+
Gas, manufactured
A+
Gas, natural
A+
A+
Gasoline, leaded
A+
A+
Gasoline, sour
A+
A+
Gasoline, unleaded
A+
A+
Gelatin
A+
Ethylene Chlorohydrin
Ethylene Dichloride
Ethylene Glycol
Ethylene Oxide
Ethylenediamine


Chemical Substance
Concentration*
Gin
Glucose
Rating
Chemical Substance
A+
A+
Iodine
Concentration*
10% in Non-Aqueous solvent
Rating
A+
Glue
A+
Iodine, gas
A+
Glutamic Acid
A+
Iodoform
A+
A+
Isoamyl Ether
A+
Isobutyl Alcohol
A+
Isoocatne
A+
Isophorone
A+
Isopropyl Alcohol
A+
Isopropyl Chloride
Glycerin
Glycine
Glycolic Acid
H
Heptane
A+
Isopropyl Ether
Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene
Isopropylbenzene
Hexamethylenediamine
Hexamethylphosphotriamide
Hexane
A+
Hexyl Alcohol
A+
Jet Fuel (JP4, JP5)
Hydrazine
Hydrazine Dihydrochloride Aqueous solution/solid
A+
A+
A
Hydrazine Hydrate
A+
Hydriodic Acid
Aqueous solution
A+
Kerosene
Hydrobromic Acid
Up to 50% in water
A+
Hydrochloric Acid
Up to concentrated
A+
Hydrocyanic Acid
Aqueous solution
A+
Hydrofl uoric Acid
Up to 40% in water
A+
Lactic Acid
Hydrofluoric Acid
41-100% in water
A+
A+
A+
Lanolin
A+
Hydrogen
A+
Lard Oil
A+
Hydrogen Chloride
A+
Lauric Acid
A+
Hydrogen Cyanide
A+
Lauroyl Chloride
A+
Hydrogen Fluoride
A+
Lauryl Mercaptan
A+
Hydrogen Peroxide
Up to 30% in water
A+
Lauryl Sulfate
Hydrogen Peroxide
90% in water
Lead Acetate
A+
Lead Chloride
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrogen Sulfide
Aqueous solution
Hydroquinone
Hyprochlorous Acid
Aqueous solution
A+
A+
A+
Lead Nitrate
A+
Lead Sulfate
A+
Lemon Oil
A+
A+
Linoleic Acid
A+
Linseed Oil
A+

A+

Rating
Chemical Substance
A+
Methylene Chloride
A+
Methylene Iodine
A+
Methylsulfuric Acid
Chemical Substance
Concentration*
Lithium Bromide
Lithium Chloride
Lubricating Oil
A+
A+
Milk
A+
Mineral Oil
A+
A+
Molasses
A+
A+
Morpholine
A+
Motor Oil
Magnesium Hydroxide
A+
A+
A+
Magnesium Citrate
Magnesium Chloride
Rating
Methyltrichlorosilane
M
Magnesium Carbonate
Concentration*
A
A+
Magnesium Nitrate
A+
Magnesium Sulfate
A+
Maleic Acid
A+
Naphtha
A+
Naphthalene
A+
Maleic Anhydride
Malic Acid
A+
Nickel Acetate
A+
Manganese Sulfate
A+
Nickel Chloride
A+
Mercuric Chloride
A+
Nickel Nitrate
A+
Mercuric Cyanide
A+
Nickel Sulfate
A+
A+
Nicotine
Mercury
A+
Nicotinic Acid
A+
Methacrylic Acid
Nitric Acid
Up to 10% in water
A+
A+
Nitric Acid
11-70% in water
A+
A+
Nitric Acid, fuming
Nitrobenzene
Nitroethane
A+
Nitrogen
A+
A+
Nitrogen Dioxide
A+
Methyl Chloride
A+
Nitroglycerin
A+
Methyl Chloroacetate
Nitromethane
A+
Methyl Chloromethyl Ether
Nitrotoluene
A+
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Nitrous Oxide
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Mercuric Nitrate
Methane
Methanesulfonic Acid
Methyl Acetate
Methyl Acrylate
Methyl Alcohol
Methyl Bromide
Methyl Methacrylate
Methyl Salicylate
A+
Methylamine
Octane
A+
Methylchloroform
A+
Octene
A+
Methylene Bromide
A+
Oleic Acid
A+


Chemical Substance
Concentration*
Rating
Chemical Substance
Concentration*
Rating
Oleum
Plating Solutions: Cadmium
A+
Olive oil
A+
Plating Solutions: Chrome
A+
Oxalic Acid
A+
Plating Solutions: Copper
A+
Oxygen
A+
Plating Solutions: Iron
A+
Ozone
A+
Plating Solutions: Lead
A+
Plating Solutions: Nickel
A+
Plating Solutions: Rodium
A+
Plating Solutions: Silver
A+
Palm Oil
A+
Plating Solutions: Speculum
A+
Palmitic Acid
A+
Plating Solutions: Tin
A+
Paraffin
A+
Plating Solutions: Zinc
A+
Paraffin Oil
A+
Polyethylene Glycol
A+
Peanut Oil
A+
Polyvinyl Acetate
A+
Perchloric Acid
10% in water
A+
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Perchloric Acid
70% in water
A+
Potassium Acetate
A+
A+
Potassium Alum
A+
Perchloroethylene
A+
Perchloromethyl Mercaptan
A+
Potassium Aluminum Chloride
A+
Petrolatum
A+
Potassium Bicarbonate
A+
Petroleum
A+
Potassium Bisulfate
A+
A+
Potassium Borate
A+
Phenol
A+
Potassium Bromate
A+
1-Phenol-2-sulfonic-Acid
A+
Potassium Bromide
A+
Phenyl Ether
Potassium Carbonate
A+
Phenylhydrazine
Potassium Chlorate
Phenol
5% in water
A+
Phenylhydrazine Hydrochloride Aqueous solution/solid
Potassium Chloride
A+
o-Phenylphenol
A+
Potassium Chromate
A+
Phosgene
A+
Potassium Cyanide
A+
Phosphoric Acid
Less than 85% in water
A+
Potassium Dichromate
Phosphoric Acid
85% in water
A+
Potassium Ferricyanide
A+
A+
Phosphorus, red
Potassium Ferrocyanide
A+
Phosphorus, Oxychloride
Potassium Fluoride
A+
Phosphorus, Pentachloride
A+
Potassium Hydroxide
5 to 10% in water
Phosphorus, Pentoxide
A+
Potassium Hydroxide
> 50% in water
Phosphorus, Trichloride
A+
Potassium Hypochlorite
Aqueous solution
A+
Phthalic Acid
A+
Potassium Iodide
A+
Picric Acid
Potassium Nitrate
A+
Plating Solutions: Brass
A+
Potassium Perborate

A+

Chemical Substance
Concentration*
Rating
Chemical Substance
Concentration*
A+
Sodium Dichromate
A+
A+
Sodium Dithionite
A+
Sodium Ferricyanide
A+
A+
Sodium Ferrocyanide
A+
Potassium Sulfide
A+
Sodium Fluoride
A+
Propane
A+
Sodium Fluosilcate
A+
Propyl Acetate
Sodium Hydrogen Phosphate Aqueous solution/solid
A+
Potassium Perchlorate
Potassium Permanganate
Potassium Persulfate
Potassium Sulfate
Propyl Alcohol
Rating
A+
Sodium Hydroxide
Up to 10% in water*
Propylamine
Sodium Hydroxide
> 50% in water
Propylene Dibromide
A+
Sodium Hypochlorite
Up to 5% in water
A+
Propylene Dichloride
Propylene Glycol
Propylene Oxide
Pyridine
Pyrogallol
A+
Sodium Hypochlorite
6-15% in water
A+
A+
Sodium Iodide
A+
Sodium Nitrate
A+
Sodium Nitrite
A+
Sodium Palmitate
Sodium Perchlorate
A+
A+
Sodium Phosphate
A+
Sodium Thiocyanate
A+
A+
Sodium Thiosulfate
A+
A+
Sour Crude Oil
Silcone Oil
A+
Soybean Oil
Silver Cyanide
A+
Stannic Chloride
A+
A+
Stannous Chloride
A+
Sodium Peroxide
S
Salicylaldehyde
Selenic Acid
Silicon Tetrachloride
Silver Nitrate
Silver Sulfate
A+
A+
A+
A+
Starch
A+
Sodium Acetate
A+
Stearic Acid
A+
Sodium Benzoate
A+
Stilbene
A+
Sodium Bicarbonate
A+
Styrene
A+
Sodium Bisulfate
A+
Succinic Acid
A+
Sodium Bisulfite
A+
Sugar Syrup
A+
Sodium Bromate
A+
Sulfur
A+
Sodium Bromide
A+
Sulfur Chloride
Sodium Carbonate
A+
Sulfur Dichloride
Sodium Chlorate
A+
Sulfur Dioxide
A+
Sodium Chlorite
A+
Sulfur Trioxide
Sodium Chromate
A+
Sulfuric Acid
Up to 60% in water
A+
Sodium Cyanide
A+
Sulfuric Acid
60-93% in water
A+


Chemical Substance
Concentration*
Sulfuric Acid
98% in water
Rating
Chemical Substance
Concentration*
Rating
Sulfuric Acid, fuming
Varnish
A+
Sulfuryl Chloride
Varsol
A+
Vegetable Oil
A+
Vinegar
A+
T
Tetraethyllead
Tetrahydrofuran
Vinyl Acetate
A+
A+
Vinyl Chloride
A+
Vinylidene Chloride
A+
Tetramethylammonium Hydroxide Up to 10% in water
A+
Tetramethylurea
Thioglycol
Thioglycolic Acid
A+
Water
A+
Thionyl Chloride
Water, salt
A+
Thiophosphoryl Chloride
Water, sewage
A+
Thread Cutting Oils
A+
Whiskey
A+
Titanium Tetrachloride
A+
Wine
A+
Toluene
A+
Toluenesulfonyl Chloride
Tomato Juice
A+
Tributyl Phosphate
Xylene
Trichloroacetic Acid
Up to 10% in water
Trichloroacetic Acid
50% in water to pure
A+
A+
A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
A+
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
A+
Zinc Acetate
Aqueous solution
A+
Trichloroethylene
A+
Zinc Bromide
A+
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol
A+
Zinc Chloride
A+
Tricresyl Phosphate
Zinc Nitrate
A+
Zinc Sulfate
A+
Triethanolamine
Triethylamine
Trifluoroacetic Acid
A
50% in water
Trifluoroacetic Acid
Trimethylamine
A+
A
Aqueous solution/gas
Turpentine
A
A+
The ratings given on the previous pages are a guide

and do not constitute a warranty of any kind,
expressed or implied, with respect to the
performance of Kynar polyvinylidene fl uoride resin
in any specifi c application.
U
Urea
A+

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IPEX Chemical Resistance Guide for PVDF

IPEX Chemical Resistance Guide for PVDF

KYNAR POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) FOR WASTE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

In addition to its notable fire and smoke characteristics,

Mechanical strength and toughness

High abrasion resistance

For chemical and high temperature resistance, low

High thermal stability

High dielectric strength

Resistant to most chemicals and solvents

Resistant to ultraviolet and nuclear radiation

Corrosive Waste Drainage and Plenum Applications

IPEX Plenumline grade Kynar PVDF resin easily achieves the

Low permeability to most gases and liquids

IPEX Plenumline utilizes Kynar PVDF resins that are

High school laboratories

The following pages list the guidelines for using PVDF

Suitable for elevated temperatures varying with

Suitable for continuous ambient conditions and for

Suitable for short term use at full strength under

If concentration will be less than 100%, please

IPEX Chemical Resistance Guide for PVDF

KYNAR POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) FOR WASTE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

Ammonium Metaphosphate Aqueous solution/solid

40% Ethyl Alcohol

Beet Sugar Liquors

A+: Suitable for elevated temperatures

IPEX Chemical Resistance Guide for PVDF

*Pure substance unless otherwise indicated

KYNAR POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) FOR WASTE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

Brine, chlorinated acid

Bromine dry gas

Cane Sugar Liquors

A+: Suitable for elevated temperatures

*Pure substance unless otherwise indicated

IPEX Chemical Resistance Guide for PVDF

KYNAR POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) FOR WASTE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

Chlorobenzene-sulfonic Acid Aqueous solution/pure

Copper Carbonate, basic

A+: Suitable for elevated temperatures

IPEX Chemical Resistance Guide for PVDF

*Pure substance unless otherwise indicated

KYNAR POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) FOR WASTE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

Fatty Acids, Sulfonates

Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether

Fruit Juices, Pulp

A+: Suitable for elevated temperatures

*Pure substance unless otherwise indicated

IPEX Chemical Resistance Guide for PVDF

KYNAR POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) FOR WASTE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

10% in Non-Aqueous solvent

Jet Fuel (JP4, JP5)

Hydrazine Dihydrochloride Aqueous solution/solid

Hydrofl uoric Acid

IPEX Chemical Resistance Guide for PVDF

A+: Suitable for elevated temperatures

*Pure substance unless otherwise indicated

KYNAR POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) FOR WASTE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

Nitric Acid, fuming

Methyl Chloromethyl Ether