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 Dedication

I dedicate Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics to the memory of my husband, William Andrew Woishnis. He launched
the first version of Chemical Resistance in 1989, creating the Plastics Design Library and initiating one of the first elec-
tronic publishing platforms for scientific technical information. Considering himself an accidental publisher, he founded
William Andrew Publishing and co-founded Knovel Corporation, which put forth hundreds of titles by and for scientists
and engineers around the globe. He had an unabated commitment to his colleagues, authors, editors and the quality of his
work. My perfect partner in business and life, dedication to family topped his list. He clearly relished our son Aidan
and the life, love and laughter they shared. Williams time on earth proved too short, but his contribution great. Sometimes
passionate, sometimes a peacemaker, often affirming, intensely contemplative, William was the kind of person whom, just
by being around him, you found yourself a better person. Deeply, deeply personal and thoughtful, Williams dazzling grace,
brilliance and wit remain an important part of all who knew him.

Jeri Wachter
 Material Index

ABS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2687

Acetal....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1704
Acetal, Copolymer (POM Copolymer) .................................................................................................................................... 1652
Acetal, Homopolymer (POM Homopolymer) ......................................................................................................................... 1788
Acrylic ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 0001
Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA) ...................................................................................................................................... 0107
Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA) ....................................................................................................................................... 0139
Aromatic Polyester Estercarbonate (AEC) .............................................................................................................................. 2430
Bisphenol A Polycarbonate (Bisphenol A PC)......................................................................................................................... 2431
Cellulose Acetate .................................................................................................................................................................... 0168
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB) ........................................................................................................................................... 0179
Cellulose Propionate ............................................................................................................................................................... 0194
Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer (EVOH)............................................................................................................................. 3301
Fluorinated Polyethylene (FPE) ............................................................................................................................................. 1625
Ionomer................................................................................................................................................................................... 0198
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) .............................................................................................................................. 0233
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) ........................................................................................................................................... 0387
Methyl Methacrylate Terpolymer .......................................................................................................................................... 0079
MMA Butadiene Styrene (MBS) ............................................................................................................................................. 0080
Nylon 11 (PA 11)..................................................................................................................................................................... 1797
Nylon 12 (PA 12)..................................................................................................................................................................... 1813
Nylon 46 (PA 46)..................................................................................................................................................................... 1875
Nylon 6 (PA 6)......................................................................................................................................................................... 1898
Nylon 610 (PA 610)................................................................................................................................................................. 2009
Nylon 612 (PA 612)................................................................................................................................................................. 2029
Nylon 66 (PA 66)..................................................................................................................................................................... 2052
Nylon, amorphous (PA, amorphous) ...................................................................................................................................... 2332
Polyamide................................................................................................................................................................................ 2418
Polyamide, Nylon .................................................................................................................................................................... 2380
Polyamide, Nylon 6, Copolymer ............................................................................................................................................. 2420
Polyamide, Nylon 6, Modified ................................................................................................................................................ 2422
Polyamide, Nylon MXD6 (PA MXD6) ...................................................................................................................................... 2426
Polyamide, Nylon, Copolymer ................................................................................................................................................ 2427
Polyamide, Nylon, Modified ................................................................................................................................................... 2428
Polycaprolactones ................................................................................................................................................................... 2357
Polycarbonate ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2434
Polycarbonate Copolymer (PC Copolymer) ............................................................................................................................ 2556
Polycycloolefin......................................................................................................................................................................... 1626
Polyester, PET .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2558
Polyester (PCT) ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2649
Polyester (PCTG) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2650
Polyester (PETG)...................................................................................................................................................................... 2655
Polyethylene............................................................................................................................................................................ 1628
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)....................................................................................................................................................... 2641
Polyethylene, Copolymer ........................................................................................................................................................ 1636
Polyethylene, HDPE................................................................................................................................................................. 0582
Polyethylene, MDPE................................................................................................................................................................ 1296
Polyethylene, Starch Modified LDPE ...................................................................................................................................... 1637
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) ......................................................................................................................................... 0081
Polymethylpentene (PMP) ...................................................................................................................................................... 1637
Polypropylene ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1318
Polypropylene Copolymer....................................................................................................................................................... 1614
Polypropylene Homopolymer ................................................................................................................................................. 1618
xii Material Index

Polypropylene, Expandable..................................................................................................................................................... 1623

Polystyrene (PS) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3009
Polystyrene, Impact (IPS) ........................................................................................................................................................ 3102
Polyurethane ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2661
Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer .................................................................................................................................................. 3314
Polyvinyl Butyral...................................................................................................................................................................... 3315
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) ......................................................................................................................................................... 3177
Rigid Thermoplastic Urethane (RTPU).................................................................................................................................... 2666
Styrene Acrylonitrile Copolymer (SAN) .................................................................................................................................. 2878
Styrene Butadiene Copolymer................................................................................................................................................ 2997
Styrene Maleic Anhydride Copolymer (SMA)......................................................................................................................... 3004
Styrenic Resin.......................................................................................................................................................................... 3101
 Preface

Basic plastics technologies have matured over recent decades, for the most part resulting in a decrease in the number of
experts in the field. Yet applications of plastics and elastomers have proliferated in every area of technology including micro-
electronics, energy, transportation, medicine, drug delivery, and military and civilian apparel. Increasingly, professionals in
various fields with varying levels of expertise in plastics technology have to evaluate and select materials where a plastic
component may be a minor or major part of a larger system.
This Chemical Resistance reference has been available in several editions since its first publication by William Andrew
Inc. in the 1990s. The data in the current volume comes from the CD-ROM edition published in 2008, and not previously
available in print.
Chemical resistance data for high consumption volume commercial thermoplastic families (Commodity Thermoplastics)
are presented in the two volumes of Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics. A supplementary volume covering Specialty
Thermoplastics is in preparation.
The data chapters of this work comprise data about exposure test conditions and test results, capturing the impact of a
wide range of exposure media on commodity thermoplastics. In addition, a rating number is provided for each test, summaris-
ing the impact according to a system devised by William Andrew Publishing called the PDL Rating.
Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics also includes introductory chapters which will enhance the usefulness of the informa-
tion to a broader audience. The first of these chapters introduces polymer chemistry, physics and engineering at a fairly elemen-
tary level that is easy to read and accessible to technically informed readers without a background in plastics. The chapter begins
by providing definitions and a history of polymers. It continues with the classification of different types of polymers, including
thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers. Also covered are properties, structures, and examples of commercial polymers as well
as processing and polymerization techniques. The chapter ends with a discussion of applications and common trademarks of
plastics.
The second introductory chapter discusses the effect of different classes of chemicals on polymers. Definitions of different
types of interactions and methods to measure them are given, and the reasons for different interactions of chemicals with plas-
tics and elastomers are discussed. The general hierarchy of the chemical resistance of different classes of polymers and com-
mercial plastics is reviewed, along with the common methods used to enhance chemical resistance properties. Finally,
examples of some applications that require chemical resistance are given, along with materials that would be suitable for these
applications.
The data presented in Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics are also provided online for owners of the book.
The online version offers enhanced navigation and search features and includes some additional data about the materials
covered in the book as well as a few additional materials. To access the data online please register using the following link:
http://chemres-pdl.com
Sina Ebnesajjad
December 2011
In Preparation
Chemical Resistance of Specialty Thermoplastics

This additional volume will comprise the following chapters covering Specialty Thermoplastics:

] Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene Copolymers (ECTFE)

] Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymers (ETFE)
] Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene Copolymers (FEP)
] Fluoropolymer, CTFE
] Fluoropolymer, Perfluoroalkoxy Polymers
] Fluoropolymer
] Polyvinylidene Fluoride and Polyvinyl Fluoride
] Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylenes (UHMWPE)
] Polyethylene, Crosslinked (XPE)
] Polyethersulfones (PES)
] Polyphenylene Ethers
] Polyketone, Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
] Polysulfides
] Polysulfone
] Other Polyarylenes
] Polyester, PBT
] Polyimides
] Polymer Alloys
] Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chlorides (CPVC)
] Vinylidene Chloride Polymers (PVDC)
 How To Use This Book

Data Table Section

In this section, detailed chemical resistance information on rigid thermoplastic materials is provided. Each of the fifty three
chapters in this section contains data tables, each table representing a single generic material. Within each table, records are
arranged alphabetically by exposure medium. When complete chemical resistance data for a single material is desired, the
Data Table section is the best reference. Each row in this section represents one specific chemical tested on the material under
the specified test conditions.
The information provided varies from table to table since different information is relevant and/or available for each
material. The following grid outlines all of the different fields which can be found in the data tables.

FIELD HEADING DESCRIPTION

Exposure medium reagent or other medium to which the thermoplastic was exposed
Exp. medium note additional Information about the exposure medium and conditions of exposure
Conc. (%) concentration of the given exposure medium, often expressed as a percentage
Temp. (C) exposure temperature in degrees C
Time (days) exposure time in days
PDL # PDL Rating; based on a scale of 0 to 9 (with 9 as the highest resistance); details of how the rating is calculated are
given later in this section
% Change
Length % change from length before exposure
Vol. % change from volume before exposure
Weight % change from weight before exposure
% Retained
Elong. % of original elongation retained
Tensile strength % of original tensile strength retained
Impact strength % of original impact strength retained
Resistance note additional Information about the resistance of the thermoplastic to the exposure medium (i.e. observed changes, safety
notes, etc.)
Test note additional information about the test
Material note details of the specific material tested, this includes, if available, supplier, trade name, grade, filler, specimen details
(although supplier names in particular may have changed since the data was compiled).

Material Index
All materials are listed alphabetically in this index. The user can easily find a specific material and the location of the table
within the book.

Alphabetical List of Exposure Media

In the Alphabetical List of Exposure Media, all exposure media which appear in the Data Table section are listed alphabeti-
cally together with a list of the thermoplastics on which they have been tested. Using the PDL Resistance Rating provided,
the user can quickly determine which thermoplastics may or may not be suitable for use with a given exposure medium.
With the material names and the material index the user can refer to the Data Table section for more detailed information.
If in the Data Tables more than one PDL Rating is listed for a given exposure medium/material combination, the range of
PDL Ratings is provided in the List of Exposure Media.
Synonyms of exposure media are included in List of Exposure Media, with a cross-reference to the exposure medium
name used in this book.
xvi How to Use this Book

PDL Resistance Rating

The PDL Resistance Rating is determined using a weighted value scale developed by PDL and reviewed by experts. Each of
the ratings is calculated from the test results for a material after exposure to a specific exposure medium in the conditions
specified.
The PDL Rating gives a general indication of a materials resistance to a specific exposure medium and helps the user to
readily identify the materials most likely to be resistant to a specific exposure medium.
After assigning the weighted value to each field for which information is available, the PDL Resistance Rating is determined
by adding together all weighted values and dividing this number by the number of values added together. All numbers to the
right of the decimal are truncated to give the final result. If the result is equal to 10, a resistance rating of 9 is assigned. Each
reported field is given equal importance in assigning the resistance rating since, depending on the end use, different factors
play a role in the suitability for use of a material in a specific environment.
Supplier resistance ratings are also taken into account in the calculation of the PDL Resistance Rating. Weighted values
assigned depend on the scale used by the supplier.
The following tables give the values and guidelines used in assigning the PDL Resistance Rating. The guidelines are some-
times subject to an educated judgment. Every effort is made to maintain consistency and accuracy.

Weighted Weight Diameter; Volume Mechanical**

Visual/Observed*** Change
Value Change* Length* Change Change* Property Retained
10 0]0.25 0]0.1 0]2.5 .597 no change
9 .0.25]0.5 .0.1]0.2 .2.5]5.0 94],97
8 .0.5]0.75 .0.2]0.3 .5.0]10.0 90],94
7 .0.75]1.0 .0.3]0.4 .10.0]20.0 85],90 slightly discolored slightly bleached
6 .1.0]1.5 .0.4]0.5 .20.0]30.0 80],85 discolored yellows slightly flexible
5 .1.5]2.0 .0.5]0.75 .30.0]40.0 75],80 possible stress crack agent flexible possible oxidizing
agent slightly crazed
4 .2.0]3.0 .0.75]1.0 .40.0]50.0 70],75 dostorted, warped softemed slight swelling blistered
known stress crack agent
3 .3.0]4.0 .1.0]1.5 .50.0]70.0 60],70 cracking, crazing brittle plasticizer oxidizer softened
swelling surface hardened
2 .4.0]6.0 .1.5]2.0 .60.9]90.0 50],60 severe distortion oxidizer and plasticizer deteriorated
1 .6.0 .2.0 .90.0 .0],50 decomposed
0 solvent dissolved disintegrated
*All values are given as percentage change from original.
**Percentage mechanical properties retained include tensile strength, elongation, modulus, flexural strength and impact strength. If the % retention is
greater than 100%, a value of 200 minus the % property retained is used in the calculations.
***Due to the variety of information of this type reported, this information can be used only as a guideline.

CAS Registry Numbers

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), a division of American Chemical Society, began the CAS Chemical Registry in 1965.
The CAS Chemical Registry is a computer-based system that automatically identifies structural diagrams and assigns to each
a unique CAS Registry Number. This number, which has no chemical significance, is then used within a larger processing
system to link the molecular structure with its CA index name and other data. Registry numbers, even in the absence of
names, therefore provide an efficient means of substance identification in technical publications and scientific communica-
tions. Many publications and information sources have adopted CAS Registry Numbers to identify chemical substances.
In the CAS Registry Numbers appendices (chemical sort and numeric sort) CAS Registry Numbers are listed for many of the
materials, as well as the exposure media, covered in Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics.
Abbreviations
AASC ............... Methyl Methacrylate Butyl Acrylate
Copolymer
ABS ........................ Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
acc. ........................................................ acceptable
acet............................................................ Acetone
AEC .................................. Aromatic Estercarbonate
alc. .............................................................. Alcohol
alc.-contg. ...................................alcohol-containing
aliph........................................................... aliphatic
alk................................................................... alkali
AlkylDimeth. Benzylam. Chlor. Alkyldimethylbenzyl
Ammonium Chloride
am......................................................... Ammonium
AMA........................... Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate
amend.................................................. amendment
Ammon. Carbonate .............Ammonium Carbonate
ANSI............ American National Standards Institute
aq............................................................... aqueous
Aramid .....................................Aromatic Polyamide
Aristech.................................. Aristech Acrylics, LLC
arom. ........................................................ aromatic
ASA ........................... Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile
ASTM ...........American Society of Testing Materials
atm. ..................................................... atmosphere
auto. trans. fluids .......Automotive Transport Fluids
BBP ...................................... Butyl Benzyl Phthalate
BR .......................................................Butyl Rubber
CAB ................................Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
cad. .......................................................... Cadmium
CDM.................................... Color Difference Meter
chlor........................................................... Chloride
CIE lab......... Commission Internationale dEclairage
cm.......................................................... centimeter
Co. ........................................................... Company
Colorite .............................. Colorite Europe Limited
com....................................................... commercial
compat................................................ compatibility
compds. ................................................ compounds
compn.................................................. composition
conc. ................................................. concentration
concd. ................................................ concentrated
concs................................................ concentrations
cond......................................................... condition
cont..............................................................contain
contg....................................................... containing
Continental .............................. Continental Acrylics
COPA....... Polyetheramide Thermoplastic Elastomer
Corp. .................................................... Corporation
CPVC ........................ Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride
CSM ............ Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene Rubber
CTFE ....................................Chlorotrifluoroethylene
CTMP .................... Chemi-Thermo Mechanical Pulp
cu-cm ............................................cubic centimeter
cu-foot .................................................... cubic foot
cyan. ........................................................... cyanide
DAIP...................................... Diallyl Metaphthalate
DAP................................................Diallyl Phthalate
DDT.......................Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
deg.............................................................. degrees
deriv............................................................ derived
dg................................................................degrees
dim. ........................................................ dimension
DIN........................ Deutsches Institut fr Normung
DMA ............................................... Dimethylamine
DMF .................................. N,N-Dimethylformamide
DMSO ........................................Dimethyl Sulfoxide
DNP............................................. Dinonyl Phthalate
DOP.............................................. Dioctyl Phthalate
Dow .................................. Dow Chemical Company
DSM .................................DSM Engineering Plastics
DTBP ......................................di-tert-Butyl Peroxide
ea.....................................................................each
Eastman ......................Eastman Chemical Company
ECTFE ................... Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene
EDTA .....................Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid
EMA .................................Ethylene Methyl Acrylate
EMS...............EMS-GRIVORY Performance Polymers
Emser................................................. Emser Werke
EPDM ............. Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
EPM ......................... Ethylene Propylene Monomer
ESCR........Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance
ETFE ...........................Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene
ethyl.ox............................................Ethylene Oxide
EtO...................................................Ethylene Oxide
EVA ...................................... Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
Eval ............................... EVAL Company of America
EVOH ................................... Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol
expos. ....................................................... exposure
F.R................................................. Flame Retardant
Fed. Spec. ............................. Federal Specifications
fed. .............................................................. federal
FEF .......................................Fast Extrusion Furnace
FEP......................... Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
fermentn. mix........................fermentation mixture
FFKM..... Tetrafluoroethylene Perfluoromethyl Vinyl
Ether Copolymer
Fiberite .................................................. ICI Fiberite
FKM ........ Vinylidene Fluoride Hexafluoropropylene
FMQ........................................ Methylfluorosilicone
foliat. talc .............................................foliated talc
FPE................................... Fluorinated Polyethylene
fpm ................................................ foot per minute
ft .......................................................................foot
FVMQ............................... Methylvinylfluorosilicone
g...................................................................... gram
gal. .................................................................gallon
Gary .................................... AlphaGary Corporation
Goodyear .......Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
h ......................................................................hour
HAF ......................................High Abrasion Furnace
halog. hydrocarb............ Halogenated Hydrocarbon
HALS .................... Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers
HDPE.............................. High Density Polyethylene
HDT........................... Heat Deflection Temperature
HEF................................................High Energy Fuel
HEMPA..................Hexamethylphosphoric Triamide
hexachlorocyclopent......... Hexachlorocyclopentane
HMWLDPE ......High Molecular Weight Low Density
Polyethylene
hr .....................................................................hour
hrs.................................................................. hours
HTF ..................................... High Temperature Fuel
Huls............................... Chemische Werke Hls AG
hyd. chloride sat........ Hydrogen Chloride saturated
hyd.............................................................. hydride
ICI Adv. Mat........................ ICI Advanced Materials
ICI................................Imperial Chemical Industries
in.......................................................................inch
Inc....................................................... Incorporated
ind............................................................ individual
Ind. .......................................................... Industrial
Indspec ...................INDSPEC Chemical Corporation
inhib........................................................... inhibitor
IPS............................................. Impact Polystyrene
IRHD.......... International Rubber Hardness Degrees
irrad. ........................................................irradiance
ISO .................International Standards Organization
ISO/NPG.....................Isophthalic/Neopenthylglycol
l......................................................................... litre
Labs. ....................................................Laboratories
lb................................................................... pound
LCP....................................... Liquid Crystal Polymer
LDPE................................ Low Density Polyethylene
liq................................................................... liquid
liqs. ............................................................... liquids
LLDPE ................... Linear Low Density Polyethylene
long.......................................................longitudinal
LPG ....................................Liquified Petroleum Gas
Ltd................................................................Limited
m ...................................................................meter
mag. chloride..........................Magnesium Chloride
manuf. ............................................. manufacturing
manufd. ............................................ manufactured
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materi. ....................................................... material
max..........................................................maximum
MBS ......... Methyl Methacrylate Butadiene Styrene
MBT ....................................Mercaptobenzothiazole
MBTS ............................ Dibenzothiazole Disulphide
MDI..............Methylene Di-p-Phenylene Isocyanate
MDPE ....................... Medium Density Polyethylene
med. .......................................................... medium
MEK ........................................ Methyl Ethyl Ketone
MFA ..............Tetrafluoroethylene Perfluoromethyl
Vinyl Ether
mg.............................................................milligram
MIBK .................................. Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
min .............................................................minutes
misc. ................................................. miscellaneous
Mitsui ................................Mitsui Chemicals Group
mix.............................................................. mixture
mL.............................................................. millilitre
mm ......................................................... millimeter
MMA...................................... Methyl Methacrylate
moist......................................................... moisture
mol. wgt. ..................................... molecular weight
MPDA ...............................Metaphenylene Diamine
MQ................................................... Methylsilicone
NASA..................... National Aeronautics and Space
Administration
NBR................................................... Nitrile Rubber
Nippon Gohsei Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry
Company Limited
Nippon Zeon ...............................ZEON Corporation
nm ......................................................... nanometer
no. .............................................................. number
non-metal. ...........................................non-metallic
NR................................................... Natural Rubber
OBDPO........................... Octabromodiphenyl Oxide
Occidental..........Occidental Petroleum Corporation
oct.................................................................octane
org. ........................................................... organical
ox....................................................................oxide
oz ...................................................................ounce
PA ........................................................... Polyamide
PAI ................................................. Polyamideimide
PARA................................................. Polyarylamide
PASU............................................... Polyarylsulfone
PBI ............................................. Polybenzimidazole
PBT .............................. Polybutylene Terephthalate
PC ..................................................... Polycarbonate
PCBs................................ Polychlorinated Biphenyls
PCL............................................... Polycaprolactone
PCT....Polycyclohexylenedimethylene Terephthalate
PCTG .............................................. Glycol Modified
PolycyclohexylenedimethyleneTerephthalate
PE........................................................ Polyethylene
PEEK...................................... Polyetheretherketone
PEG .......................................... Polyethylene Glycol
PEI....................................................Polyetherimide
PEK.................................................Polyetherketone
PEKK ................................... Polyetherketoneketone
Pelseal .............................Pelseal Technologies, LLC
PES................................................ Polyethersulfone
PET............................... Polyethylene Terephthalate
PETG ........................Polycyclohexylenedimethylene
EthyleneTerephthalate
PFA ................................................. Perfluoroalkoxy
Phillips ............ Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
photog. .............................................. photographic
phr .............................................. per hundred resin
phthalic ahhyd...........................Phthalic Ahhydride
plast.........................................................plasticizer
PMI .......................................... Polymethacrylimide
PMMA.............................. Polymethyl Methacrylate
PMP .......................................... Polymethylpentene
PMPPIC ........ Polymethylene Polyphenyl Isocyanate
PMQ....................................... Methylphenylsilicone
Polycast ..........................................PolyCast Acrylic
POM............................................Polyoxymethylene
pot. carb. ............................... Potassium Carbonate
pot. cy........................................Potassium Cyanide
pot. ferrocyan.................... Potassium Ferrocyanide
pot. gold cyan................... Potassium Gold Cyanide
potas....................................................... Potassium
PP .....................................................Polypropylene
PPA ............................................... Polyphthalamide
PPE.......................................... Polyphenylene Ether
ppm .............................................. parts per million
PPO........................................ Polyphenylene Oxide
PPS........................................Polyphenylene Sulfide
P-PVC ......................... Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride
prem. ........................................................ premium
Pro. ...................................................... Proceedings
prod. ...................................................... production
prop. glycol................................... Propylene Glycol
PS.......................................................... Polystyrene
pt .................................................................... point
PTT.........................Polytrimethylene Terephthalate
PUR.................................................... Polyurethane
PVA .............................................. Polyvinyl Acetate
PVC ............................................. Polyvinyl Chloride
PVDC...................................Polyvinylidene Chloride
PVDF ................................... Polyvinylidene Fluoride
PVF ............................................. Polyvinyl Fluoride
PVMQ .............................Methylphenylvinylsilicone
qt ............................................................... quantity
Quadrant EPP ............ Quadrant Engineering Plastic
Products
R.H. .............................................. relative humidity
reg. .............................................................. regular
res..............................................................resistant
RIM PUR . Reaction Injection Molding Polyurethane
RTPU .........................Rigid Thermoplastic Urethane
SABIC ................ Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
Abbreviations
SAE....................... Society of Automotive Engineers
SAE Tech. Paper.........................SAE Techical Paper
SAF.....................................Super Abrasion Furnace
SAN ......................................... Styrene Acrylonitrile
sat.............................................................. saturate
satd.......................................................... saturated
SBC........................... Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer
SBR ................................ Styrene Butadiene Rubber
SEBS ................. Styrene-Ethylene/Butylene-Styrene
sec ..............................................................seconds
SEP...............................Styrene Ethylene/Propylene
sep. ............................................................separate
SEPS ................Styrene-Ethylene/Propylene-Styrene
silv. cy. .............................................. Silver Cyanide
SMA ................................Styrene Maleic Anhydride
sod. cy............................................ Sodium Cyanide
sod. fluosilic.............................. Sodium Fluosilicate
sod. sulfate ..................................... Sodium Sulfate
sod. ..............................................................sodium
sol. ..............................................................solution
soln. ............................................................solution
solns. ........................................................ solutions
Solvay .................... Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC
SPE ANTEC ...... Society of Plastics Engineers Annual
Technical Conference
sq-ft ...................................................... square foot
sq-in...................................................... square inch
sq-m................................................... square meter
SR.......................................................Silicone Resin
SRF.................................. Semi-Reinforcing Furnace
sub. .......................................................... sublimate
TBP ............................................ Tributyl Phosphate
TBT............................................ Tetrabutyl Titanate
TCA ...........................................Trichloroacetic Acid
TDI ......................................... Toluene Diisocyanate
tech........................................................... technical
TEL .................................................. Tetraethyl Lead
temp. ...................................................temperature
tetrachlorocyclopent.........Tetrachlorocyclopentane
TFE ........................................... Tetrafluoroethylene
TFE/P ...................... Tetrafluoroethylene Propylene
The Purdue Frederick Co. ......The Purdue Frederick
Company
TMTD .......................Tetramethyl Thiuram Disulfide
TNT .................................................. Trinitrotoluene
TPAU............ Polyester Polyurethane Thermoplastic
Elastomer
TPE................................... Thermoplastic Elastomer
TPEU ........... Polyether Polyurethane Thermoplastic
Elastomer
trans. ...................................................... transverse
tsp.............................................................teaspoon
turpen.................................................... Turpentine
U.S. .................................................... United States
UHMWPEUltrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene
UL .................................. Underwriters Laboratories
Abbreviations
unsatd.................................................. unsaturated
UP ........................................ Unsaturated Polyester
Urylon........................ Urylon Plastics Incorporation
USP .............................United States Pharmacopeia
UV...........................................................Ultraviolet
VDF ........................................... Vinylidene Fluoride
VDMA .............Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und
Anlagenbau
VMQ ......................................... Methylvinylsilicone
vol................................................................volume
vulcan. ...................................................Vulcanizate
w/ .................................................................... with
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wat. ...............................................................Water
weatherom. ....................................weatherometer
wt. ................................................................weight
XPE................................... Crosslinked Polyethylene
yr ..................................................................... year
yrs................................................................... years
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1.1 Plastics and Polymers

The most common feature of plastics and elastomers is that both have polymeric structures. The word polymer is derived from
the Greek terms poly, which means many, and mer parts, meaning many parts. Polymers are large molecules comprised of
many repeat units, called monomers, which are chemically bonded together and thus form long chains. Since the turn-of-the-
twentieth-century and, in particular, after World War II, many synthetic polymers have been developed to satisfy the needs of a
diverse range of products, including paints, coatings, fibers, films, elastomers, and structural plastics. The term plastic is typically
reserved for polymeric materials that can be molded or formed into solid or elastic parts. Over 65,900 different grades of plastic
offered by over 500 suppliers are listed, as of 2010. [Source: The Plastics Webs, www.ides.com, 2010].

1.1.1 Polymerization
Polymerization is the process of chemically bonding monomer building blocks to form large molecules. Commercial polymer
molecules may contain thousands of repeat units. Polymerization transpires by one of several methods. The two most common
methods are addition and condensation polymerization.
In addition polymerization, the polymer molecule grows by the addition of one new monomer at-a-time via a chain
reaction. The addition reaction occurs through the opening of double or triple bonds in the monomer. Each new monomer
unit creates an active site for the next attachment. The net reaction is shown in Figure 1.1. Many plastics are formed in this
manner. Some of the plastics created by addition polymerization include polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylics,
polystyrene, polytetrafluoroethylene and polyoxymethylene (acetal).
Another common reaction mechanism is condensation polymerization. The reaction between monomer units and the grow-
ing polymer chain end groups releases a small molecule, which is often water, as shown in Figure 1.2. This reversible reaction
reaches equilibrium and halts, unless this small molecule by-product is removed. Polyesters (which have the by-product
methanol) and polyamides (water is the by-product) are among the plastics made by this process.
Understanding the polymerization process used to make a particular plastic gives insight into the nature of the plastic. For
example, plastics made via condensation polymerization, in which water is released, can degrade when exposed to water at
high temperatures. Polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) can degrade by a process called hydrolysis when
exposed to acidic, basic, or even some neutral environments, severing the polymer chains.

1.1.2 Copolymers
A copolymer is a polymer formed when two (or more) monomers are linked in the same polymer chain, as opposed to a
homopolymer where only one monomer is used. If three monomers are used, it is called a terpolymer.

Figure 1.1 Addition Polymerization.

Figure 1.2 Condensation Polymerization.

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Monomers are sometimes symmetric; such as ethylene CH2QCH2, which has the same structure on the two sides of an
imaginary axis. In ethylene the axis is perpendicular to the double bond at the midpoint. The arrangement of the monomers in
a copolymer can be head-to-tail, head-to-head, or tail-to-tail. Since a copolymer consists of at least two types of repeating
unit, copolymers can be classified based on how these units are arranged along the chain. These classifications include:
 Alternating copolymer
 Random copolymer (statistical copolymer)
 Block copolymer
 Graft copolymer
When the two monomers (A and B) are arranged in an alternating fashion, the polymer is called, of course, an alternating
copolymer:

A and B are different monomers which do not have to be present in any particular ratios such as one to one. In a random
copolymer, the two monomers may follow in any order:

In a block copolymer, each type of monomer is grouped together, and all of the others are grouped together. A block
copolymer can be thought of as two homopolymer chains joined together:

A polymer that consists of large grouped blocks of each of the monomers is also considered a block copolymer:

When chains of a polymer made of monomer B are grafted onto a polymer chain of monomer A, it is called a branched
(or graft) copolymer:
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Figure 1.3 Linear, Branched and Cross-linked Polymers.

High-impact polystyrene, or HIPS, is an example of graft copolymer. Its a polystyrene backbone with chains of polybuta-
diene grafted onto the backbone. The polystyrene imparts the material strength, but the rubbery polybutadiene chains give it
resilience to make it less brittle.

1.1.3 Linear, Branched and Crosslinked Polymers

Some polymers are linear, consisting of a long chain of connected monomers. Polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, nylon 66 and
polymethyl methacrylate are some linear commercial examples that can found in this book. Branched polymers can be
visualized as a linear polymer with side chains of the same polymer attached to the main polymer chain. While the branches
may in turn be branched, they do not connect to another polymer chain. The ends of the branches are not connected to another
chain. In a cross-linked polymer, (also called network polymer), different chains are connected. Essentially, the branches are
connected to different polymer chains on the ends. These three polymer structures are shown in Figure 1.3.

1.1.4 Molecular Weight

A polymers molecular weight is the sum of the atomic weights of individual atoms that comprise a molecule. It indicates the
average length of the bulk resins polymer chains. Not all polymer molecules of a particular grade have the exact same
molecular weight. There is a range or distribution of molecular weights. The average molecular weight can be determined by
several means, but this subject is beyond the scope of this book. Low molecular weight polyethylene chains have backbones
as small as 1,000 carbon atoms long. Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene chains can have 500,000 carbon atoms along
their length. Many plastics are available in a variety of chain lengths, or different molecular weight grades. These resins can
also be classified indirectly by a viscosity value, rather than molecular weight. Within a resin family, such as polycarbonate,
higher molecular weight grades have higher melt viscosities. For example, in the viscosity test for polycarbonate, the melt
flow rate ranges from approximately 4 g/10 min for the highest molecular weight, standard grades to more than 60 g/10 min
for lowest molecular weight, high flow, and specialty grades.
Selecting the correct molecular weight for your injection molding application generally involves a balance between filling
ease and material performance. If your application has thin-walled sections, a lower molecular weight/ lower viscosity grade
offers better flow. For normal wall thicknesses, these resins also offer faster mold cycle times and fewer molded-in stresses.
The stiffer-flowing, high molecular weight resins offer the ultimate material performance, being tougher and more resistant to
chemical and environmental attack.

1.1.5 Thermosets vs. Thermoplastics

A plastic falls into one of two broad categories depending on its response to heat: thermoplastics or thermosets.
Thermoplastics soften and melt when heated and harden when cooled. Because of this behavior, these resins can be injection
molded, extruded, or formed via other molding techniques. This behavior also allows production scrap runners and trimming,
to be reground and reused.
Unlike thermoplastics, thermosets react chemically to form cross-links, as described earlier, that limit chain movement.
This network of polymer chains tends to degrade, rather than soften, when exposed to excessive heat. Until recently, thermo-
sets could not be remelted and reused after initial curing. Recent advances in recycling have provided new methods for
remelting and reusing thermoset materials.
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Figure 1.4 Many Plastics Have Crystalline and Amorphous Regions.

1.1.6 Crystalline vs. Amorphous

Thermoplastics are further classified by their crystallinity, or the degree of order within the polymers overall structure. As a crys-
talline resin cools from the melt, polymer chains fold or align into highly ordered crystalline structures, as shown in Figure 1.4.
Some plastics can be completely amorphous or crystalline. Often plastics specifications report the percentage that is crys-
talline, such as 73% crystallinity. Generally, polymer chains with bulky side groups cannot form crystalline regions. The
degree of crystallinity depends upon both the polymer and the processing technique. Some polymers, such as polyethylene,
crystallize quickly and reach high levels of crystallinity. Others, such as PET polyester, require slow cooling to crystallize. If
cooled quickly, PET polyester remains amorphous in the final product.
Crystalline and amorphous plastics have several characteristic differences. Amorphous polymers do not have a sharp melt-
ing point, but do have a glass transition temperature, Tg. A glass transition temperature is the temperature at which a polymer
changes from hard and brittle to soft and pliable. The force to generate flow in amorphous materials diminishes slowly as the
temperature rises above the glass transition temperature. In crystalline resins, the force requirements diminish quickly as the
material is heated above its crystalline melt temperature. Because of these easier flow characteristics, crystalline resins have
an advantage in filling thin-walled sections of a mold. Crystalline resins generally have superior chemical resistance, greater
stability at elevated temperatures, and better creep resistance. Amorphous plastics typically have better impact strength, less
mold shrinkage, and less final part warping than crystalline materials. End-use requirements usually dictate whether an amor-
phous or crystalline resin is preferred.

1.1.7 Blends
Polymers can often be blended. Occasionally, blended polymers have properties that exceed those of either of the constituents.
For instance, blends of polycarbonate resin and PET polyester, originally created to improve the chemical resistance of poly-
carbonate, actually have fatigue resistance and low temperature impact resistance which is superior to either of the individual
polymers.
Sometimes a material is needed that possesses some of the properties of one polymer, and some of the properties of
another. Instead of returning to the lab and trying to synthesize a brand new polymer with all the properties wanted, two poly-
mers can be melted together to form a blend, which will hopefully have some of the properties of both.
Two polymers that do actually mix well are polystyrene and polyphenylene oxide. A few other examples of polymer pairs
that will blend are:
 Polyethylene terephthalate with polybutylene terephthalate
 Polymethyl methacrylate with polyvinylidene fluoride
Phase-separated mixtures are obtained when one tries to mix most polymers. Strangely enough, the phase-separated materi-
als often turn out to be rather useful. They are called immiscible blends.
Polystyrene and polybutadiene are immiscible. When polystyrene is mixed with a small amount of polybutadiene, the two
polymers do not blend. The polybutadiene separates from the polystyrene into little spherical blobs. If this mixture is viewed
under a high power microscope something that looks like the picture in Figure 1.5 would be seen.
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Figure 1.5 Immiscible Blend of Polystyrene and Polybutadiene.

Multiphase polymer blends are of major economic importance in the polymer industry. The most common examples involve
the impact modification of a thermoplastic by the microdispersion of a rubber into a brittle polymer matrix. Most commercial
blends consist of two polymers combined with small amounts of a third, compatibilizing polymer ] typically a block or graft
copolymer.
Multiphase polymer blends can be easier to process than a single polymer with similar properties. The possible blends
from a given set of polymers offer many more physical properties than do the individual polymers. This approach has shown
some success but becomes cumbersome when more than a few components are involved.
Blending two or more polymers offers yet another method of tailoring resins to a specific application. Because blends are
only physical mixtures, the resulting polymer usually has physical and mechanical properties that lie somewhere between the
values of its constituent materials. For instance, an automotive bumper made from a blend of polycarbonate resin and thermo-
plastic polyurethane elastomer gains rigidity from the polycarbonate resin and retains most of the flexibility and paintability
of the polyurethane elastomer. For business machine housings, a blend of polycarbonate and ABS resins offers the enhanced
performance of polycarbonate flame retardancy and UV stability at a lower cost.

1.1.8 Elastomers
Elastomers are a class of polymeric materials that can be repeatedly stretched to over twice their original length, with little or
no permanent deformation. Elastomers can be made of either thermoplastic or thermoset materials and generally are tested
and categorized differently than rigid materials. They are commonly selected according to their hardness and energy absorp-
tion characteristics, properties rarely considered in rigid thermoplastics. Elastomers are found in numerous applications, such
as automotive bumpers and industrial hoses.

1.1.9 Additives
Additives encompass a wide range of substances that aid processing or add value to the final product. Found in virtually all
plastics, most additives are incorporated into a resin family by the supplier as part of a proprietary package. For example, you
can choose standard polycarbonate resin grades with additives for improved internal mold release, UV stabilization, and flame
retardancy; or nylon grades with additives to improve impact performance.
Additives often determine the success or failure of a resin or system in a particular application. Many common additives
are discussed in the following sections. Most additives are added in very small amounts.

1.1.9.1 Fillers and Reinforcement

Reinforcing fillers can be added in large amounts. Some plastics may contain as much as 60% reinforcing fillers. Often,
fibrous materials, such as glass or carbon fibers, are added to resins to create reinforced grades with enhanced properties. For
example, adding 30% short glass fibers by weight to nylon 6 improves creep resistance, and increases stiffness by 300%.
These glass-reinforced plastics usually suffer some loss of impact strength and ultimate elongation, and are more prone to
warping because of the relatively large difference in mold shrinkage between the flow and cross-flow directions.
Plastics with non-fibrous fillers, such as glass spheres or mineral powders, generally exhibit higher stiffness characteristics
than unfilled resins, but not as high as fiber reinforced grades. Resins with particulate fillers are less likely to warp and show
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a decrease in mold shrinkage. Particulate fillers typically reduce shrinkage by a percentage roughly equal to the volume per-
centage of filler in the polymer, an advantage in tight tolerance molding.
1.1.9.2 Combustion Modifiers, Fire, Flame Retardants and Smoke Suppressants
Combustion modifiers are added to polymers to help retard the resulting parts from burning. Generally required for electrical
and medical housing applications, combustion modifiers and their amounts vary with the inherent flammability of the base
polymer. Polymers designed for these applications often are rated using an Underwriters Laboratories rating system. Use these
ratings for comparison purposes only, as they may not accurately represent the hazard present under actual fire conditions.
1.1.9.3 Release Agents, Lubricants, Slip and Antiblocking Agents
External release agents are lubricants, liquids or powders, which coat a mold cavity to facilitate part removal. Internal release
agents can accomplish the same purpose. The identity of the release agent is rarely disclosed, but they are frequently fine
fluoropolymer powders, called micropowders, silicone resins or waxes.
1.1.9.4 Catalysts
Catalysts, substances that initiate or change the rate of a chemical reaction, do not undergo a permanent change in composi-
tion and do not become part of the molecular structure of the final product. Occasionally, they are used to describe a setting
agent, hardener, curing agent, promoter, etc., and are added in minute quantities, typically less than one percent.
1.1.9.5 Impact Modifiers and Tougheners
Many plastics do not have sufficient impact resistance for their intended use. Rather than change to a different type of plastic,
they can be impact modified in order to fulfill the performance in use requirements. The addition of modifiers, called impact
modifiers or tougheners, can significantly improve impact resistance. This is one of the most important additives. There are
many suppliers and chemical types of these modifiers.
General-purpose impact modification is a very low level of impact modification. It improves room temperature impact
strength but does not take into account any requirements for low temperature (below 0C) impact strength. For most of these
types of applications only low levels of impact modifier are required (,10%).
Low temperature impact strength is required for applications that require a certain level of low temperature flexibility and
resistance to break. This is, for example, the case for many applications in the appliance area. For this purpose, modifier
levels between 5]15% of mostly reactive modifiers are necessary. Reactive modifiers can bond chemically to the base
polymer.
Super-tough impact strength may be required for applications that should not lead to a failure of the part, even if hit at low
temperatures (230 to 240C) at high speed. This requirement can only be fulfilled with high levels (20]25%) of reactive
impact modifier, along with a low glass transition temperature.
Figure 1.6 shows the effect of one toughener on the izod performance of a common Nylon 6 plastic. The toughener used
in this graph is DuPonts FusabondsN MN-493D. The graph shows the improvement in notched izod performance vs. tem-
perature with differing levels of toughener additive. As shown in this figure, the performance can be dramatically improved.
1.1.9.6 UV Stabilizers
Sunshine and its UV radiation have a deteriorating effect on many polymers. UV stabilizers play an important role in plastics
for external uses by counteracting the effects of the sun. UV stabilizers are used in plastic items such as greenhouse film, out-
door furniture, and automotive plastic parts. The amounts added are very small, generally less than one percent.
1.1.9.7 Antistatic Agents
Anti-static additives are capable of modifying the properties of plastics in such a way that they become anti-static,
conductive, and/or improve electromagnetic interference shielding (EMI). Carbon fibers, conductive carbon powders, and
other electrically-conductive materials are used for this purpose.
1.1.9.8 Plasticizers
Plasticizers are added to help maintain flexibility in a plastic. Various phthalates are commonly used for this purpose. Since
they are small molecules they may extract or leach out of the plastic, causing a loss of flexibility with time.
1.1.9.9 Pigments, Extenders, Dyes, Mica
Pigments are added to impart color to a plastic, but they may also affect the physical properties. Extenders are usually cheap
materials added to reduce the cost of plastic resins. Dyes are colorants and are chemically different than pigments. Mica is a
special pigment added to impact sparkle or a metallic appearance.
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Figure 1.6 Notched Izod of BASF Ultramids B-3Nylon 6 Modified with Various Levels of Fusabonds N NM-493D Toughener.

1.1.9.10 Coupling Agents

The purpose of adding fillers is either to lower the cost of the polymer, make it tougher or stiffer, or make it flame
retardant so that it does not burn when it is ignited. Often the addition of the filler reduces the elongation at break, the
flexibility and, in many cases, the toughness of the polymer because the fillers are added at very high levels. One reason
for the degradation of properties is that the fillers, in most cases, are not compatible with the polymers. The addition of
coupling agents can improve the compatibility of the filler with the polymer. As a result, the polymer will like the filler
more, adhere better to the polymer matrix and the properties of the final mixture (e.g. elongation, flexibility) will be
enhanced.
1.1.9.11 Thermal Stabilizers
One of the limiting factors in the use of plastics at high temperatures is their tendency to not only become softer, but also to
thermally degrade. Thermal degradation can present an upper limit to the service temperature of plastics. Thermal degradation
can occur at temperatures much lower than those at which mechanical failure is likely to occur. Plastics can be protected
from thermal degradation by incorporating stabilizers into them. Stabilizers can work in a variety of ways, but discussion of
these mechanisms are beyond the purpose of this book.
There are other additives used in plastics, but the ones discussed above are the most common.

1.2 Testing of Plastics

The bulk of this book contains tables and plots of the change of various properties of plastics as a function of temperature,
strain, humidity, frequency, etc. The next sections of this chapter summarize the standard tests. Details on some of the more
common test methods will follow.
Standard plastics tests are generally specified primarily by two standards organizations: ASTM International, originally known
as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is one of these; its standards are the well-known ASTM standards.
The second organization is the International Organization for Standardization, abbreviated as ISO, and is also well known. These
organizations do not specify just plastics tests, but they both develop technical standards in whatever fields need them. They are
both well accepted. Unfortunately, they do not always agree. While there is often a one-to-one correlation of ASTM and ISO
standards, they may differ in procedure and conditions, which may lead to slightly different measures. For example, tensile
modulus can be measured by ASTM D638 or ISO 527-1. While reported values are similar, they are rarely the same. These
standard tests are listed in Tables 1.1 to 1.6.
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Table 1.1 Standard Mechanical Tests

Measurement ASTM ISO
Apparent Bending Modulus ASTM D747 ]
Coefficient of Friction ASTM D1894 ]
Compressive Modulus ASTM D695 ISO 604
Compressive Strength ASTM D695 ISO 604
Deformation Under Load ASTM D621 ]
Flexural Creep ASTM D2990 ]
Flexural Creep Modulus ] ISO 6602
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 ISO 178
Flexural Strength ASTM D790 ISO 178
Flexural Strength at Break ASTM D790 ]
Flexural Strength at Yield ASTM D790 ]
Nominal Tensile Strain at Break ] ISO 527-1, -2
Poissons Ratio ASTM E132 ]
Shear Modulus ASTM D732
Shear Strength ASTM D732 ]
Tensile Creep Modulus ] ISO 527-1, -2
Tensile Elongation at Break ASTM D638 ISO 527-1, -2
Tensile Elongation at Yield ASTM D638 ISO 527-1, -2
Tensile Modulus ASTM D638 ISO 527-1, -2
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 ]
Tensile Strength at Break ASTM D638 ISO 527-1, -2
Tensile Strength at Yield ASTM D638 ISO 527-1, -2
Tensile Strength, Ultimate ASTM D638 ISO 527-1, -2

Many plastics families have their own ASTM and ISO guidelines for testing. These guidelines provide standard testing
procedures including sample preparation and often define the subclassification of the plastic products. Some of these stan-
dards are given in Table 1.7.

1.2.1 Glass Transition Temperature, Tg

The glass transition temperature, often called Tg (or T sub g), is an important property when considering polymers for a
particular end-use. The glass transition temperature is the temperature below which the physical properties of plastics
change in a manner similar to those of a glassy or crystalline state, and above which they behave like rubbery materials.
A plastics Tg, is the temperature below which molecules have little relative mobility. Tg is usually applicable to wholly or
partially amorphous plastics. A plastics properties can be dramatically different above and below its Tg. The next sections
show a number of ways to measure or estimate the Tg. These methods indicate how some of the properties change around
the Tg. The value of the glass transition temperature depends on the strain rate and cooling or heating rate, so there cannot
be an exact value for Tg.

1.3 Selection Guides

Selection and evaluation of materials can be very complex. The following series of questions is based on material from
San Diego Plastics, website. It shows the wide variety of considerations one must take into account when selecting a plastic
material for an application.
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Table 1.2 Standard Elastomer Tests

Measurement ASTM ISO
Compression Set ASTM D395 ISO 37
Elongation at Break ASTM D412 ]
Elongation at Yield ASTM D412 ]
Elongation Set After Break ASTM D412 ]
Tear Strength ASTM D624 ISO 34-1
Tear Strength, Split ASTM D412 ]
Tensile Set ASTM D412 ]
Tensile Strength at Break ASTM D412 ISO 37
Tensile Strength at Yield ASTM D412 ISO 37
Tensile Stress at 100% ASTM D412 ISO 37
Tensile Stress at 200% ASTM D412 ISO 37
Tensile Stress at 300% ASTM D412 ISO 37
Tensile Stress at 50% ASTM D412 ]

Table 1.3 Standard Impact Tests

Measurement ASTM ISO
Charpy Notched Impact Strength ASTM D256 ISO 179
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength ] ISO 179
Drop Impact Resistance ASTM D4226 ]
Gardner Impact ASTM D5420 & D5628 ]
Instrumented Dart Impact ASTM D3763 ]
Multi-Axial Instrumented Impact Energy ] ISO 6603-2 MAII
Multi-Axial Instrumented Impact Peak Force ] ISO 6603-2 MAII
Notched Izod Impact Strength ASTM D256 ISO 180
Reverse Notch Izod Impact Strength ASTM D256 ]
Tensile Impact Strength ASTM D1822 ISO 8256
Unnotched Izod Impact Strength ASTM D256 ISO 180

Table 1.4 Standard Hardness Tests

Measurement ASTM ISO
Ball Indentation Hardness ] ISO 2039-1
Durometer (Shore) Hardness ASTM D2240 ISO 868
Rockwell Hardness ASTM D785 ISO 2039-2

It may be necessary to ask some or all of the following questions to define the performance needs of a plastic material for
a particular application.
1) WHAT LOAD WILL THE PLASTIC PART HAVE TO CARRY?
(a) Will it carry high loads?
(b) What will the highest load be?
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Table 1.5 Standard Electrical Tests

Electrical ASTM ISO
Dielectric Constant ASTM D150 IEC 60250
Dielectric Strength ASTM D149 IEC 60243-1
Dissipation Factor ASTM D150 IEC 60250
Surface Resistivity ASTM D257 IEC 60093
Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 IEC 60093

Table 1.6 Standard Thermal Tests

Thermal ASTM ISO
Brittleness Temperature ASTM D746 ISO 812 & ISO 974
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (CLTE) ASTM D696 &ASTM E831 ISO 11359-1, -2
HDT (Heat Deflection Temperature) at 8.0 MPa ] ISO 75 Method C
HDT at 1.80 MPa ASTM D648 ISO 75 Method A
HDT 0.45 MPa ASTM D648 ISO 75 Method B
Ductile/Brittle Transition Temperature ] ISO 6603-2 Ductile
Brittle
Glass Transition Temperature ASTM E1356 ]
Melting Temperature (DSC) ] ISO 3146
Specific Heat ASTM C351 ]
Thermal Conductivity ASTM C177 ISO 8302
Vicat Softening Temperature ASTM D1525 ISO 306
Melt Flow Rate/Melt Flow Index ASTM D1238 ISO 1133

(c) What is the maximum stress in the part?

(d) What kind of stress is it (tensile, flexural, torsional, etc.)?
(e) How long will the load be applied for?
(f) What is the projected life of the part?
Thermosets often perform well under high continuous loads. Reinforced thermoplastics, such as thermoplastic polyester,
may also perform satisfactorily.
2) WILL THE PART HAVE TO WITHSTAND IMPACT?
(a) Will the part be subjected to impact?
(b) Which impact test/data more nearly duplicates the impact occurring in this application?
Reinforced plastics, such as glass-reinforced thermosets like epoxy, melamine, or phenolic generally have good impact
strength. Polycarbonate and UHMW polyethylene also exhibit excellent impact resistance.
3) WILL THE PART SEE CYCLIC LOADING (FATIGUE)?
(a) Will the part be subjected to a variable load?
(b) Is the load alternating compressive/ tensile?
(c) What will the stress levels be?
(d) What is the thickness of the part being flexed?
(e) By how much will the part be deflected?
Fatigue is the subject of another book in this series, though not discussed here. However, materials like acetal and nylon
are generally good candidates for cyclic loading.
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Table 1.7 ISO and ATSM Standards for Common Polymer Families
Polymer Family ISO Standardsa ASTM Standards
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene resin (ABS) DIS 2580]1&2: 2003 D4673]02
Styrene-Acrylonitrile resin (SAN) 4894]1&2: 1997 D4203]07
Polystyrene (PS) 1622]1&2: 1994 D4549]03
Polystyrene, impact (PS-I) 2897]1&2: 2003 D4549]03
Polypropylene (PP) D4101]06b
1873]1&2: 1997
D5857]05a
Polyethylene (PE) 1872]1&2: 2007 D4976]06
Polyvinyl chloride, plasticized (PVC-P) 2898]1&2: 1997 D2287]96
Polyvinyl chloride, unplasticized (PVC-U) 1163]1&2: 1995 D1784]06a
Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) 8257]1&2: 2001 D788]06
Polycarbonate (PC) 7391]1&2: 2006 D3935]02
Acetals (POM) 9988]1&2: 2006 D6778]06
Polyamides (PA) 1874]1&2: 2006 D4066]01a
Thermoplastic polyester 7792]1&2: 1997 D5927]03
Polyketone (PK) 15526]1&2: 2000 D5990]00
Polyphenylether (PPE, PPO) 15103]1&2: 2000 D4349]96
Thermoplastic polyester elastomer 14910]1&2: 1997 D6835]02
E-CTFE D3275]06
Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF) D3222]05
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) D4894]04
Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer (ETFE) D3159]06
Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) D3307]06
Tetrafluoroethylene-Hexafluoropropylene Copolymer (FEP) D2116]02
Part 1 of each ISO material standard addresses the Designatory Properties and part 2 describes specific tests, test specimens, and test conditions.
a

(4) WHAT TEMPERATURES WILL THE PART SEE AND FOR HOW LONG?
(a) What is the maximum temperature the material will see in use?
(b) What is the minimum temperature the material will see in use?
(c) How long will the material be at these temperatures?
(d) Will the material have to withstand impact at the low temperature?
(5) WILL THE MATERIAL BE EXPOSED TO CHEMICALS OR MOISTURE?
(a) Will the material be exposed to normal relative humidity?
(b) Will the material be submerged in water? If so, at what temperature?
(c) Will the material be exposed to steam?
(d) Will the material be autoclaved?
(e) Will the material be painted?
(f) Will the material be submerged or wiped with solvents or other chemicals? If so, which ones?
(g) Will the material be exposed to chemical or solvent vapors? If so, which ones and at what temperature?
(h) Will the material be exposed to other materials that can outgas or leach detrimental materials, such as plasticizers?
Fluoroplastics, crystalline, and thermoset materials generally exhibit good chemical resistance. Chemical resistance is the
subject of this book and the associated database.
xxxii Introduction to Plastics and Elastomers

Figure 1.7 Selection Guide Based on Mechanical Properties.

(6) WILL THE MATERIAL BE USED IN AN ELECTRICAL APPLICATION?

(a) What voltages will the part be exposed to?
(b) Alternating (AC) or direct (DC) current?
(c) If AC, what frequencies?
(d) Where will the voltage be applied (opposite side of the material, on one surface of the material, etc.)?
Enough carbon reinforcement can make a plastic conductive. Temperature can also dramatically affect electrical properties.
(7) WILL THE MATERIAL BE USED AS A BEARING OR NEED TO RESIST WEAR?
(a) Will the material be expected to perform as a bearing?
(b) If so, what will the load, shaft diameter, shaft material, shaft finish, and rpm be?
(c) What wear or abrasion conditions will the material see?
(d) Will a lubricant be used?
Materials with friction reducers added, such as PTFE, molybdenum disulfide, or graphite, generally exhibit less wear in
rubbing applications. Tribology is the subject of another book in this series.
(8) DOES THE PART HAVE TO RETAIN ITS DIMENSIONAL SHAPE?
(a) What kind of dimensional stability is required?
An application requiring a very high level of dimensional stability may not be suitable for plastic materials. Remember
that plastic materials generally expand and contract more with changes in temperature than do metals. They may also expand
and contract differents amount in different directions (flow and cross flow).
The most stable plastics are reinforced with glass, minerals, etc.
(9) WILL THE MATERIAL HAVE TO STRETCH OR BEND A LOT?
(a) Are rubber-like properties needed?
(b) Does the material have to stretch?
A flexible material like flexible vinyls, urethanes, rubber, or a thermoplastic elastomer may be used.
Introduction to Plastics and Elastomers xxxiii

Figure 1.8 Selection Guide Based on Chemical Resistance

(10) WILL THE PART HAVE TO MEET ANY REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS?

(a) Is an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed material required? If so, which rating?
(b) Is a UL yellow card required?
(c) Is a low smoke generating material required (FAA)?
(d) Is an FDA approved material required?
(e) Does the material have any taste or odor?
Make sure the supplier has approval from the desired agency and not just its own lab. Obtain written proof of approval.
(11) DOES THE MATERIAL OR FILM HAVE TO PREVENT CERTAIN GASES OR LIQUIDS FROM PASSING
THROUGH?
(a) Does the material have to be impermeable to gases and/or liquids? If so, which ones? Permeability is the subject of
another book in this series.
This is important for packaging foods and some medical applications.
(12) WILL THE PART BE EXPOSED TO ANY RADIATION?
(a) Will the material be exposed to radiation? If so, how much and for how long?
This requirement could occur for military, utility (atomic power plants), or medical applications.
(13) DOES THE MATERIAL HAVE TO HAVE A SPECIAL COLOR AND/OR APPEARANCE?
(a) What color material is desired?
(b) Does it have to match anything else?
(c) Is a textured surface needed?
(14) DOES THE PART HAVE ANY OPTICAL REQUIREMENTS?
(a) Does the material need to be transparent?
(b) Does the material need to transmit any particular wavelengths? If so, which ones?
Acrylics, polycarbonates, and amorphous polymers (such as amorphous nylon), in general, have excellent optical properties.
xxxiv Introduction to Plastics and Elastomers

Figure 1.9 Selection Guide Based on Continuous Operating Temperature

(15) WILL THE PART BE USED OUTDOORS?

Acrylics have excellent weatherability. UV stabilized compounds are often used. The effects of UV light and weather are
the subject of another book in this series.
(16) CAN THE MATERIAL GIVE OFF ANY VOLATILES?
This is often referred to as outgassing and usually occurs at elevated temperatures.
The remainder of this section contains several general selection guides, shown in Figures 1.7 to 1.9.
 Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers

2.1 Introduction
Plastics and elastomers often come in to contact with various chemicals in applications in chemical processing, semiconduc-
tor, automotive, aerospace, consumer and other applications. Even in mundane applications, plastics have to contend with the
ever present ambient oxygen and moisture. Further, many applications rely on interactions (or lack thereof) of polymers with
chemicals in industries such as microlithography, membrane technologies, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, plastics recy-
cling, and drug delivery.
This chapter describes the general effects of chemicals on plastics and elastomers (elastomers) which will be referred to as
polymers for brevity purposes. Even metals are not immune from attack by chemicals. Water corrodes iron, acids dissolve
many metals. There is, however, a perception that metals are by and large not attacked by a large number of chemicals, start-
ing with organic solvents. This perception is basically correct, but it does not apply to plastics. Solvents, acids, bases and
other chemicals affect the overwhelming majority of polymers.
There are several examples of different types of interactions between plastics and chemicals. Water does not wet polyethyl-
ene or polypropylene or affect them in a perceptible manner. Acetone and other ketones swell polyvinyl chloride. Polyvinyl
alcohol is completely dissolved in water. Cellulosic polymers react with acids such as concentrated sulfuric acid, as mani-
fested by the color of the polymer turning black. In this reaction the acid removes the hydrogen and oxygen molecules from
the cellulosic in the form of water leaving behind the carbon backbone that is naturally black.
An ever-present issue when working with plastics and elastomers is that nearly every one of them is affected by chemicals
upon exposure. A chemical environment often poses one of the most demanding tests of a polymers durability. There are
two basic ways that a chemical can affect a polymer: chemical and physical. The extent of the impact of the chemicals varies
based on a variety of factors. Foremost among these factors are the chemical structure and composition of the polymers, and
the properties of the impacting chemical. Increasing the temperature of the environment compounds the effects. There are
other factors that influence the severity of the effect of chemicals on plastics and rubbers, which are described in this chapter.

2.2 Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers

Chemical environments decrease the integrity of polymers by two mechanisms ] physical and chemical means. The primary
effect is physical or solvent effect while chemical effect or degradation occurs in a minority of cases. Physical effects are
mainly functions of polymer and solvent structures. A number of predictive tools have been developed which are helpful-
though less than perfect. They include a number of solubility parameters such as Hildebrand and Hanson systems. Solubility
parameters are discussed later in this chapter. Other parameters, such as polarity (or lack thereof) of the polymer and solvent,
can be used as rough estimators of interaction between these materials.
The highest losses in mechanical properties of a polymer take place when the solubility parameters of a polymer and sol-
vent match. The same statement can be made when the polarities of a solvent and a primary polymer bond match. A close
match of the solubility parameters or polarities results in the incompatibility of the polymer and the solvent. To be clear,
incompatible here means that the solvent attacks the polymer. Selection of a polymer for a given chemical environment must
be made by evaluating the materials that have the largest solubility differences or polarity differences with the chemical envi-
ronment. For example nylon 6/6 resists cleaning solvents such as carbon tetrachloride, and polystyrene and ethylene glycol
are incompatible. Nylon 6/6 has polar amide bonds, while carbon tetrachloride is a non-polar solvent. In comparison, water is
a polar liquid and is absorbed by nylon 6/6. Similarly polystyrene and ethylene glycol are both polar, and thus interact.

2.2.1 Water ] A Potent Chemical

Resistance of polymers to chemicals often receives a great deal of attention while the effect of water, the most commonly
encountered liquid in our environment, is ignored. Polymers and composites used to make parts for various applications are
nominally resistant to moisture; otherwise, their use as engineering materials would be precluded. For example, water soluble
ethyl vinyl acetate polymers (EVA) would not be suitable candidate materials for the majority of applications.
Water transmission through polymeric parts occurs in two ways ] sorption and diffusion. Sorption is the entrance of water
molecules into the resin; diffusion is the distribution, by random molecular motion, throughout the polymer. If the water is
xxxvi Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers

present in the form of vapor, the equilibrium water absorption is a function of the relative humidity (partial pressure of vapor).
At low partial pressures, there is a linear relationship between water absorption (and consequent dimensional change), accor-
dance to Henrys Law ] the concentration of water within a thermoplastic equals a constant times the partial pressure.[1]
Variations from the ideal case, that is a uniform distribution of water molecules, are caused by molecular clusters of water
that form at high concentrations, and by site effects around a molecular bond. Site effects, which occur in nylons, polye-
sters, polyurethanes and polycarbonates, account for the dramatic changes in physical properties when dry, molded material is
moisture-conditioned.
When a thermoplastic is immersed in water, effects of the water are more rapid than those in a vapor environment.
Attainment of equilibrium is controlled to a greater degree by sorption. Sorption becomes a direct function of water contact,
or wetting. No thermoplastic is wet-out completely by water, since the surface tension of water (72.5 dynes/cm) is too high.

2.3 Chemical Reaction or Degradation Mechanisms

Some chemicals actually degrade the polymer structure. They act by breaking down the chains into smaller ones, thus reduc-
ing molecular weight (molecular degradation), react with the chemical bonds of functional groups or a combination of both
mechanisms. Oxygen, water, alkalis and acids are examples of chemicals that can react with some plastics and elastomers. A
number of the properties of polymers, including tensile strength, elongation, impact strength and fatigue are determined by
the size of its molecules. If a chemical environment results in a reduction in molecular weight by chemical reaction, then this
will affect especially the tough and resilient properties of the material.
A feature of the chemical mechanism is the irreversibility of impact on polymers. After the molecular weight of a polymer
has been reduced, say in a fabricated part, there are no practical ways to restore the original molecular weight. In contrast, a
physical effect such as swelling may be reversible in some cases. For example, the plastic/elastomeric part can be removed
from the offending environment and heated to force the chemical out of the part. Such restoration is unlikely to work
completely for a high boiling point solvent.
There are many examples of molecular degradation of a polymer by chemicals. Polycarbonates are esters of bisphenol A
and carbonic acid. Their molecules will slowly break down into these constitutive compounds by hydrolysis by water at a ele-
vated temperatures. Bases are strong catalysts of the hydrolysis. Acids are weak catalysts, while alcohols and carboxylic acids
bring about molecular degradation via ester interchange. Amines can cause molecular damage in some cases through trans-
amination. Ammonia and low molecular, aliphatic, primary and secondary amines are quite aggressive in the presence of
traces of water. High-molecular and slightly basic amines are less effective in degrading polycarbonates.[2]
Nylons contain amide groups (aCOaNHa) which can react with water and split the polymer chain. An amide group
consists of a nitrogen atom and carbonyl (CQO), that is, RaNHaCOaR. The degradation stems from the fact that
polymerization reactions that form nylon are actually equilibrium reactions as seen in equations (2.1) and (2.2). Equation
(2.1) shows the reaction scheme for nylons such as nylon 6, while equation (2.2) shows the reaction for nylons such as
nylon 6/6.

(2.1)

(2.2)

Since they are condensation reactions, Le Chateliers Principle predicts that the addition of water to nylon will push the
reactions back toward the left. This would break the polymer chains down into monomers again with the release of water by
hydrolysis. Hydrolysis reduces the strength of nylon and causes it to become brittle as well. Fortunately, polymerization is
also an exothermic process, so at room temperature the forward direction of the polymerization reaction is heavily favored.
Nylon-66 soaked in water becomes brittle after about 2 months at 66C.
Thermoplastic polyesters have similar physical properties to nylon 66 but have much lower moisture absorption. They are
attacked by ethylene dichloride and is susceptible to hydrolysis in prolonged contact with hot water.
Oxygen has a prominent role in degrading polymers such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyolefins, polyvinyl fluoride, and
others. PVC degrades by a thermo-oxidative mechanism in the presence of oxygen at elevated temperatures. Degradation usually
begins by oxygen attack at an unsaturation point followed by a loss of hydrochloric acid and decrease in unsaturation of the chain.
Consequently, the polymer molecule is destabilized resulting in chain scission or splitting of the chain into two fragments.[3]
Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers xxxvii

Many elastomers undergo reactions with oxygen. When elastomers oxidize, they lose mechanical properties, such as tensile
strength, may become rough or cracked on the surface, or discolor. These typical manifestations of oxidation are referred to
as aging when they occur during normal use. The net effect of oxidation on the elastomers is degradation of their chemical
structures. For example, natural rubber and polyolefinic elastomers are among elastomers that are subject to oxidation. Aging
and degradation can be inhibited or retarded by incorporating antioxidants in the compounds.[4]

2.4 Physical Mechanism

There are several ways in which chemicals physically interact with polymers, that is without any reaction or change in the
chemical structure of the polymer. The important interactions include absorption and swelling, plasticization and dissolution.
Permeation is another physical phenomenon that is closely related to the absorption and swelling of polymers.

2.4.1 Absorption and Swelling

The phenomena of absorption and swelling will be covered together because swelling is an extension of the absorption of sol-
vents and chemicals by plastics and elastomers. Interactions of chemicals with polymeric materials take place according to
Van der Waals forces which govern the intermolecular interactions. The components of these forces have been further identi-
fied by other researchers.[5]12] They have classified the Van der Waals intermolecular forces into four components:
1. Dispersion (or nonpolar) force
2. Dipole-dipole force
3. Dipole-induced-dipole (induction) force
4. Hydrogen bonding
Van der Waals interactions can take place between any pair of molecules. When one or more of these interactions take
place between molecules of a chemical and the molecules of a polymer the chemical is then absorbed by that polymer. The
specific volume of the amorphous region in a polymer is larger than that of the crystalline region. The accumulation of a
chemical in amorphous regions of a polymer results in swelling which is a consequence an increase in the volume of the poly-
mer relative to its original state prior to interaction with that chemical. The types of Van der Waals interaction between poly-
mer and chemicals depend on their respective chemical structures.
For example, water can be absorbed into nylon 6/6 by forming hydrogen bonds with the amide groups. At elevated tem-
peratures nylon swells by water absorption. Low density polyethylene (LDPE) becomes increasingly susceptible to attack by
aromatic, chlorinated and aliphatic hydrocarbons as the temperature is increased. Attack of LDPE by aliphatic hydrocarbons
is an example of dispersion (non-polar) forces.
Another important consideration in absorption or swelling is the size of the solvent molecules. While smaller liquid hydro-
carbon molecules, such as heptane or hexane, can swell low density polyethylene, larger wax molecules with similar chemical
structures do not have similar effects.
Swelling can be treated thermodynamically as a phenomenon involving two processes, namely mixing and expansion. The
diffusion of solvent into the polymer matrix is a type of mixing phenomenon, whereas the expansion due to swelling is similar
to an elastic deformation. For systems exhibiting limited swelling, the degree of swelling is defined by the mass of absorbed
liquid per unit mass or unit volume of the polymer.[13]
Some linear polymers can dissolve in certain solvents. For example, Styrene-(ethylene-butylene)-styrene dissolves in hep-
tanes and tertiary butyl acetate to form a uniform solution of 20% solids.[4] If chemical (covalent bond) cross-links are intro-
duced to tie the chains in a network, the polymer cannot dissolve. Instead the solvent is absorbed into the polymer network
thus giving rise to swelling. A swollen elastomer is in fact a solution, except that its mechanical response is now elastic rather
than viscous. As solvents fill the network, the polymer chains are extended. The resulting refractive force works against the
swelling force. The maximum degree of swelling is reached when these two forces are at equilibrium.[14]
It is important to note that cross-links can be formed by physical means. Physical linking can be obtained[15] by (1) absorp-
tion of chains onto the surface of finely divided particulate fillers; (2) formation of small crystallites; (3) coalescence of ionic
centers; and (4) coalescence of glassy blocks. These physical crosslinks are, in general, not permanent and may disappear on
swelling or increase in temperature. Physical, thermoreversible networks are present in most thermoplastic elastomers
(TPEs).[4]
Swelling has consequential implications for the applications of polymers, particularly elastomers where solvent contact is
likely. For example, olefinic thermoplastic elastomers are not affected by water or aqueous solutions of chemicals and resist
acids and bases. Hydrocarbon solvents tend to swell and soften TPO products. This effect is much more pronounced for softer
grades. Cross-linking (vulcanization) is used to improve mechanical properties, to reduce swelling in oils and solvents, and to
xxxviii Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers

eliminate dissolution of the polymer in oils and solvents. Another strategy is the introduction of halogen atoms in elastomeric
macromolecules, which impart a number of improvements to their properties, including an increase in chemical resistance
and decrease in swelling in hydrocarbon solvents and oils.
Swelling in liquids is frequently used to estimate the molecular weight between effective cross-links in conventionally vul-
canized elastomers. This molecular weight, Mc, is calculated from the Flory]Rehner in equation (2.3):
1=3
Mc 52 V1 2 22 =2=ln122 12 11 22 2:3
where Mc, is the molecular weight between effective cross-links, 2 is the density of the elastomer in the unswollen state, V1 is
the molar volume of the swelling agent, 2 is the volume fraction of the elastomers in the swollen state, and K1 is the
Flory]Huggins solvent interaction parameter.[4]

2.4.2 Plasticization
A plasticizer is defined as an additive that is incorporated into a plastic to impart softness and flexibility in order to facilitate
the manufacturing process. When added to a plastic, a plasticizer increases its workability and flexibility. Plasticizers tend to
lower the melt viscosity, the glass transition temperature and/or the elastic modulus.[16]
Plasticizers are low molecular or oligometric additives that are compatible with rigid thermoplastic polymers, rendering
them semi-rigid or leathery/rubbery in behavior. They can be either non-polymeric materials or polymer impact modifiers.
Some forms of copolymerization can also produce a degree of internal plasticizing. Certain plasticizers can also perform other
functions, assisting in viscosity control, in the dispersion of particulate additives such as fillers and pigments, and general
lubrication of the compound.[17]
Some plastics may be mixed with high boiling temperature, low-volatility liquids to give products of lower Tg. An impor-
tant example is PVC, which is often mixed with liquids such as di-iso-octyl phthalate, tritolyl phosphate, or other diesters to
reduce the Tg to below room temperature. Some solvents, including aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones and
ethers, will soften PVC by acting as additional plasticizers
The liquid plasticizers work by increasing the free volume in the materials thus facilitating the segmental motions that con-
stitute the glass transition process. If their volatility is a problem in a given case, it may be possible to use either a polymeric
plasticizer or a chemically bound plasticizer. The resultant plasticized PVC is flexible and to some degree quite rubbery.
Other commonly plasticized materials are cellulose acetate and cellulose nitrate. It is important to note that such plasticizers
may be able to modify the chemical properties of the plastic material, since the plasticizer may be readily extracted by certain
chemicals and chemically attacked by others while the base polymer remains unaffected.[18]20]

2.4.3 Dissolution or Polymer Solubility [Adopted from D. J. Hourston, Degradation of Plastics and Polymer, in
Shreirs Corrosion, 4th ed, edit T. J. A. Richardson, Elsevier, Oxford, UK, pp 2369-2386, 2010]
The solution properties of polymers have been subjected to intensive study, in particular to complex mathematical
treatment.[21]23] This section will, however, confine the discussion to a qualitative and practical level.[21]
One chemical will be a solvent for another if the molecules are able to co-exist on a molecular scale, that is, the molecules
show no tendency to separate. In these circumstances, the two species are said to be compatible. The definition concerns equi-
librium properties and gives no indication of the rate of solution, which will depend on other factors such as temperature, the
molecular size of the solvent and the size of voids in the solute.
Molecules of two different species will be able to coexist if the force of attraction between different molecules is not less
than the forces of attraction between two like molecules of either species. This is shown more clearly by reference to Figure 2.1,
which shows two types of molecules A and B. The average forces between like molecules are FAA and FBB, and the average
forces between dissimilar molecules are FAB. If FAA was the largest of these three forces, then the A molecules would tend to
congregate or cohere, rejecting the B molecules. A similar phase separation would occur if FBB was the greatest.
It is, therefore, seen that only when FAB$FAA and FAB$FBB will coexistence or compatibility be possible. Obviously, if it
is possible to obtain some measure of these forces, it should be possible to make predictions about polymer solubility. What
then is a suitable measure of the forces holding like molecules together? One would expect the latent heat of vaporization, L,
to exceed the cohesion energy by an amount corresponding to the work done by evaporation, an amount approximating to
RT, where R is the gas constant and T the absolute temperature. Such a diagram of (L2RT) might be a sufficient measure if
all of the molecules were of about the same size.
However, it is reasonable to suppose that compatibility should not be greatly affected by molecular size and that the shorter
polymer molecules in Figure 2.2(a) should be just as compatible as the longer ones in Figure 2.2(b), although their theoretical
Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers xxxix

Figure 2.1 Two different molecular species will be compatible if FAB $ FAA and FAB $ FBB. In other circumstances the
molecules will tend to separate if they have sufficient energy for molecular movement.

Figure 2.2 Polymer molecules: (a) short and (b) long.

latent heats of vaporization will be greatly different. In such circumstances, a reduced diagram of (L2RT)/M will give a mea-
sure of intermolecular energy per unit weight. Similarly, a measure of the intermolecular or cohesion energy per unit volume
will be given by the following expression, where D is the density.
L2RT
M=D
Equation (2.4) is known as the cohesive energy density[21,24] with units of megapascal. The square root of this expression
is more commonly encountered in quantitative studies, and is known as the solubility parameter and given the symbol .
s
L2RT
5 MPa1=2 2:4
M=D

The solubility parameter is, thus, an experimentally determinable property, at least for low-molecular weight materials. In
the case of polymers that cannot be vaporized without decomposition, a method of calculating this from a knowledge of struc-
tural formula has been devised by Small and others.[24,25] It is now possible to provide an estimate of FAA and FBB, but the
magnitude of FAB has to be considered separately for each different system.
2.4.3.1 Amorphous Nonpolar Polymers and Amorphous Nonpolar Solvents
It is generally assumed in these circumstances, by analogy with gravitational and electrostatic attractions, that FAB will be equal
to the geometric mean of FAA and FBB. Thus, if by definition FAA.FBB, then, FAA.FAB.FBB. Considering these conditions, it
can be seen that compatibility will occur between amorphous nonpolar polymers and solvents only when FAA5FAB5FBB; that is,
when polymer and solvent have similar solubility parameters (in practice to within about 2 MPa1/2). Reference to the values of
in Tables 2.1 and 2.2 provides examples of this. For example, natural rubber (unvulcanized) (516.5) is soluble in toluene
(518.2) and carbon tetrachloride (517.5) but not in ethanol (525.9). Cellulose diacetate (523.2) is soluble in acetone
(520.4), but not in methanol (529.6) or toluene (518.2). It should be noted that apart from the problem of achieving a
molecular level of dispersion, it is not necessary for the solvent to be liquid; it may be an amorphous solid. Such tables are of
greatest use with nonpolar materials with values of d not exceeding 19.4 MPa1/2 and when the polymers are amorphous.
2.4.3.2 Crystalline Nonpolar Polymers and Amorphous Solvents
Most polymers of regular structure will crystallize if cooled below the melting point, Tm. This is in accordance with the ther-
modynamic law that a process will occur only if there is a decrease in Gibbs free energy (2G) in going from one state to
another. Such a decrease occurs on crystallization as the molecules pack in a regular fashion. Since a process occurs only
when it is accompanied by a decrease in free energy, there is no reason why a crystalline nonpolar polymer should dissolve in
xl Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers

Table 2.1 Solubility Parameters () of Polymers

Polymer (MPa1/2) Polymer (MPa1/2)
Polytetrafluorethylene 12.6 Polyethyl acrylate 18.8
Polychlorotrifluoroethylene 14.7 Polysulfide rubber 18.4]19.2
Polydimethyl siloxane 14.9 Polystyrene 18.8
Ethylene]propylene rubber 16.1 Polychloroprene rubber 18.8]19.2
Polyisobutylene 16.1 Polymethyl methacrylate 18.8
Polyethylene 16.3 Polyvinyl acetate 19.2
Polypropylene 16.3 Polyvinyl chloride 19.4
Polyisoprene (natural rubber) 16.5 Bisphenol A polycarbonate 19.4
Polybutadiene 17.1 Polyvinylidene chloride 20.0]24.9
Styrene]butadiene rubber 17.1 Ethylcellulose 17.3-21.0
Poly-t-butyl methacrylate 16.9 Cellulose dinitrate 21.5
Poly-n-butyl methacrylate 17.7 Polyethylene terephthalate 21.8
Poly-n-hexyl methacrylate 17.5 Acetal resins 22.6
Polybutyl acrylate 18.0 Cellulose diacetate 23.1
Polyethyl methacylate 18.4 Nylon 66 27.7
Polymethylphenyl siloxane 18.4 Poly methyl -cyanoaerylate 28.8
Polyacrylonitrile 28.8

a solvent at temperatures well below the melting point. However, as the melting point is approached, the TS term in the
equation below increases.
G5H2TS 2:5

Here, T is the absolute temperature, S the entropy change, and H the enthalpy change. So, with increasing temperature,
G can become negative and dissolution can therefore occur.
Hence, at room temperature, there are no solvents for polyethylene, polypropylene, poly-4-methylpentene-1, polyacetal or
polytetrafluoroethylene, but at temperatures of about 30C below their melting points, solvents of similar solubility parameter
are effective. It should also be noted that at room temperature swelling may occur in the amorphous zones of the polymer in
the presence of solvents of similar solubility parameter.
2.4.3.3 Amorphous Nonpolar Polymers and Crystalline Solvents
This situation is identical to the previous one, and occurs, for example, when paraffin wax is mixed into rubber above its
melting point. On cooling, the paraffin wax tends to crystallize, some of it on the surface of the rubber. Such a bloom is one
way of protecting a diene rubber from ozone attack.
2.4.3.4 Amorphous Polar Polymers and Solvents
Molecules are held together by one, or more, of four types of forces: dispersion, dipole, induction and hydrogen bonding. In
the case of aliphatic hydrocarbons, the so-called dispersion forces predominate. However, many covalent bonds contain
dipoles, with one end being partially positively charged and the other partially negatively charged. Such dipoles may interact
with dipoles on other molecules and lead to enhancement of the total intermolecular attraction. Molecules that possess dipoles
and interact in this way are said to be polar. Many well-known solvents (e.g., water) and polymers (e.g., PVC) are polar and
it is generally considered that for interaction both the solubility parameter and their degrees of polarity should match. This is
usually expressed in terms of partial polarity,24 which expresses the fraction of total forces which are due to dipole bonds.
Some figures for the partial polarities (P) of solvents are given in Table 2.2, but there is a lack of quantitative data on the par-
tial polarities of polymers. A comparison of polarities has to be made by common sense rather than by a quantitative
approach. For example, hydrocarbon polymers would be expected to have a negligible polarity and would therefore be more
likely to dissolve in toluene rather than diethyl ketone, although both have similar solubility parameters.
2.4.3.5 Crystalline Polar Polymers and Solvents
It has already been pointed out that at temperatures well below their melting point, crystalline nonpolar polymers will not inter-
act with solvents, and similar considerations can apply to a large number of polar crystalline polymers. It has, however, been
Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers xli

Table 2.2 Solubility Parameters () and Partial Polarities (P) of Some Common Solvents
Solvent (MPa1/2) P Solvent (MPa1/2) P
Dimethylpropane 12.9 0 Chloromethane 19.8 ]
2-Methylpropene 13.7 0 Dichloromethane 19.8 ]
Hexane 14.9 0 1,2-Dichloroethane 20.0 0
Ethoxyethane 15.1 0.03 Cyclohexane 20.2 ]
Octane 15.5 0 Carbon disulfide 20.4 0
Methyleyctonexane 15.9 0 Acetone 20.4 0.69
2-Methylpropanoate 16.1 ] Octanol 21.0 0.04
2,4-Dimethylpentan-3-one 16.3 0.3 Butanenitrile 21.4 0.72
2-Methyl butyl acetate 16.3 ] Hexanol 21.8 0.06
Cyclohexane 16.7 0 2-Butanol 22.0 0.11
2,2-Dichloropropane 16.7 ] Pyridine 22.2 0.17
3-Methyl-1-butyl acetate 16.9 ] Nitroethane 22.6 0.71
Pentyl acetate 17.3 0.07 Butanol 23.3 0.10
Tetrachloromethane 17.5 0 Cyclohexanol 23.3 0.08
Hexan-2-one 17.7 0.4 2-propanol 23.4 ]
Piperidine 17.7 ] Propanol 24.3 0.15
Xylene 18.0 0 Dimethyl formamide 24.7 0.77
Methoxymethane 18.0 ] Hydrogen cyanide 24.7 ]
Toluene 18.2 0 Acetic acid 25.7 0.30
1,2-Dichloropropane 18.4 ] Ethanol 25.9 0.27
Ethyl acetate 18.6 0.17 Formic acid 27.5 ]
Benzene 18.8 0 Methanol 29.6 0.39
4,4-Hydroxymethylpentan-2-one 18.8 ] Phenol 29.6 0.06
Trichloromethane 19.0 0.02 Glycerol 33.7 0.47
1, 1,2-Trichloroethene 19.0 0 Water 47.7 0.82
Tetrachlorethane 19.2 0.01
2-Hydroxyethoxyethan-2-ol 19.6 ]

possible to find solvents for some polar, crystalline polymers such as the nylons, polyvinyl chloride and the polycarbonates. This
is because of specific interactions between polymer and solvent that may often occur by, for example, hydrogen bonding.
For example, nylon-6,6 will dissolve in formic acid, glacial acetic acid and phenol, solvents that not only have similar solubil-
ity parameters but also are capable of acting as proton donors while the carbonyl groups on the nylon act as proton acceptors.
More interesting examples are PVC and the polycarbonate of bis-phenol A ] both slightly crystalline polymers. It is
noticed here that while dichloromethane is a good solvent and tetrahydrofuran a poor solvent for the polycarbonate, the
reverse is true for PVC, yet all four materials have similar solubility parameters. It would seem that the explanation is that a
form of hydrogen bonding occurs between the polycarbonate and methylene chloride and between PVC and tetrahydrofuran.
In other words, there is a specific interaction between each solvent pair:

Many studies have been made to assess the propensity for hydrogen bonding of chemical structures.24 As a result, the fol-
lowing broad generalizations may be made.
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1. Proton donors include highly halogenated compounds such as chloroform and pentachlorethane; less halogenated materials
are weaker donors.
2. Polar acceptors include, in roughly descending order of strength, amines, ethers, ketones, aldehydes, and esters, with aro-
matic materials usually being more powerful than aliphatic ones.
3. Some materials such as water, alcohols, carboxylic acids, and primary and secondary amines may be able to act simulta-
neously as proton donors and acceptors. Cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol are two polymers that also function in this way.
4. A number of solvents such as the hydrocarbons, carbon disulfide and carbon tetrachloride are quite incapable of forming
hydrogen bonds.
2.4.3.6 Rubbers and Thermosetting Plastics
Covalently cross-linked rubbers and plastics cannot dissolve without chemical change. They will, however, swell in solvents
of similar solubility parameter, the degree of swelling decreasing with increasing cross-link density. The solution properties
of the thermoplastic elastomers, which are two-phase materials, are much more complex and depend on whether or not the
rubber phase and the thermoplastic domains are dissolved by the solvent.

2.4.4 Environmental Stress Cracking (ESC)

A weakness of many polymers is their tendency to fail at fairly low stress levels when exposed to certain hostile chemicals.
Many rigid plastics and elastomers are unaffected when exposed to chemicals in the absence of stress. They may, however,
crack under stresses well below the normal yield stress in the same chemical environments. A well-known example includes
the failure of vulcanized natural rubber in the presence of ozone. It reacts with unsaturated hydrocarbons at the surface and,
even when the elastomers are subjected to low stresses, cracks can develop and lead to failure.
Another example is stress cracking of polyolefins, such as high-density polyethylene, in the presence of surfactants.
When polyethylene is held under stress in the presence of some detergents, its behavior changes from short time
ductile failure at high stresses to brittle fracture at low stresses after relatively longer times with very small break
elongations.[26]
The mechanism for this stress-cracking phenomenon is not entirely understood and, indeed, it is likely that different
mechanisms govern different circumstances. There do, however, appear to be four main types:[18]
1. Solvent cracking of amorphous polymers.
2. Solvent cracking of crystalline polymers.
3. Environmental stress cracking.
4. Thermal cracking.
Different molecular mechanisms for ESC have been proposed over the years.[27]28] Interlamellar failure has been postu-
lated as the controlling mechanism of ESC, with the concentration of the tie molecules as a factor in ESC resistance.
Brown[29] concluded that the mechanism of slow crack growth involves the disentanglement of the tie molecules from the
crystals. The number of tie molecules and the strength of the crystals that anchor them are considered the controlling
factors.
Three examples of ESC of amorphous polymers include polystyrene with white spirit, polycarbonate with methanol and
polysulfone with ethyl acetate. Susceptibility to environmental stress cracking is not predictable, thus requiring end-use testing
of a polymer prior to finalizing part designs.
In the case of crystalline polymers, cracking is probably caused by the action of the chemical environment in the amor-
phous regions of the more complex morphologies. Benzene and toluene impact on polyethylene are two such examples. The
more troubling issue with polyethylene, however, is ESC by exposure to a broad range of common chemicals such as soap,
alcohols, surfactants and silicone oils.[30] Most are highly polar materials that do not cause swelling, but are simply absorbed
either into, or on to, the polymer. This seems to weaken the surface and allows cracks to propagate from minute flaws, some
degree of which are inevitable when molding polymers.
Cracking caused by heat (thermal cracking) appears to act in a similar manner, but in this case oxygen is the hostile agent,
that becomes active at 70]80C with some polyethylene grades.
2.4.4.1 Factors Influencing the ESC-Behavior
Environmental stress cracking behavior of a polymer is highly dependent on the concentration of the stress-cracking agent,
exposure temperature, exposure time, and most importantly, the level of strain of the polymer.
Polymer transition to brittle behavior is quickened to shorter times by increases in temperature, cyclic loading, stress result-
ing in micro-yields and stress concentrations. The effect of temperature is complex. Physical aging is a manifestation of small
Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers xliii

scale relaxation processes that take place in the amorphous regions of a glassy polymer, causing volume contraction and den-
sification of the sample. The polymer structure remains unchanged but the local packing of the chain alters. This leads to
dimensional changes and alteration of physical properties such as brittleness, tensile strength, and the glass transition tempera-
ture. As the extent of physical aging increases there are corresponding decreases in the enthalpy, the specific volume and the
fracture toughness, while increases in glass transition temperature, the yield stress and tensile modulus of the material may
also be observed.
Localized concentration of the stress due to local geometrical features as notches, voids, and inclusions will increase the
stress and modify the nature of the stress field. Craze initiation is accelerated by stress fields with high dilational stress and
retarded under hydrostatic pressure.
There are critical polymer properties and variables which affect ESC. The higher the molar mass the longer the polymer
chains, which results in more tie molecules and increased ESC resistance. ESC resistance decreases with increasing the degree
of crystallinity. Higher co-monomer content and longer co-monomer short chain branches (higher ]olefins) provide better
ESC resistance of linear low density polyethylene due to a decrease in the degree of crystallinity. Increased pigment content
usually decreases the ESC resistance. The thermal history of the material and the processing conditions are also important fac-
tors for the ESC resistance behavior of the polymers.

2.4.4.2 Characteristics of ESC Failures

More than 25% of plastic part failures have been found to be due to ESC. Environmental stress crack failures share several
typical characteristics:[31]
 Brittle fracture: ESC failures are caused by brittle fracture, even in materials that would normally be expected to produce a
ductile yielding mechanism. The crack initiation sites for ESC failures are always on the surface. They normally correspond
to localized areas of high stress, such as microscopic defects or points of stress concentration. The initiation location is gen-
erally related to direct contact with an active chemical agent, either liquid or gas.
 Multiple cracks: Multiple individual cracks are initiated, and these subsequently coalesce into a unified fracture. Numerous
crack origins and the corresponding unions are illustrative of an ESC failure mechanism.
 Smooth morphology: The crack origin areas usually exhibit a relatively smooth morphology, indicative of slow crack
growth. However, aggressive chemical agents can produce rapid initiation and extension, characterized by more coarse sur-
face features.
 Craze remnants: The presence of opened craze remnants, either within the crack origin regions or in adjacent areas, is fur-
ther indication of ESC. In many cases, the final fracture will develop via ductile overload after the crack length has reached
a critical size.
 Stretched fibrils: The final fracture zone can include stretched fibrils and other features indicative of ductile cracking. It is
important to note that ESC is not a chemical attack mechanism; therefore, features that are normally associated with chemi-
cally induced molecular degradation will not normally be present.
 Alternating bands: Recent experimentation has shown that ESC commonly develops by a progressive crack-extension
mechanism. Examination of fracture surfaces created under laboratory conditions reveals a series of alternating bands corre-
sponding to crack extension cycles. The observed bands are thought to represent repeated cycles of crazing, followed by
crack extension via brittle fracture, consistent with the steps involved in creep and ESC failure mechanisms.[31]
2.4.4.3 Prevention and Coping with ESC
Environmental stress cracking must be considered when designing parts from polymers. For some materials, such as fluori-
nated polymers, ESC is not considered to be an extensive problem. Permeation variables have a strong influence on stress
cracking which should be considered in part design and material selection. Different polymers differ in their propensity to
environmental stress cracking, primarily based on their degree of crystallinity.
Lowering the crystalline phase content of the part tends to increase resistance to stress cracking due to the increasing break
elongation. High crystallinity can be mitigated by the use of copolymers, whenever possible. Adding a comonomer almost
always decreases the crystalline phase content of polymers.
Resin processing can affect crystallinity. Reducing the processing temperature and time, and using rapid cooling (or
quenching) at the end of the fabrication process reduces the crystalline content, and thus increases the amorphous content. If
the cooling is too fast, however, parts will contain residual stress which could reduce ESC resistance.
Increasing the molecular weight of the polymer reduces its crystallinity and enhances its stress crack resistance. Longer
chains have higher tensile strength, i.e., load-bearing ability.
Chemicals with structures similar to the polymer tend to permeate and plasticize, thus reducing its mechanical strength.
The environmental stress cracking effect of chemicals on polymers can be measured by exposing the polymer to the chemical
xliv Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers

under the desired conditions. Tensile properties of the exposed sample can then be measured. Any loss of elongation and ten-
sile strength would indicate environmental stress cracking.

2.5 Permeation of Chemicals through Plastics and Elastomers

Permeation can be defined as the passage of gases and liquids through a second material such as a solid. It is a significant
consideration in the selection of plastic materials for the construction of chemical processing equipment, because process
fluids may travel across the thickness of the polymer by permeation. Permeated species in sufficient quantities could cause
corrosion, contamination, or unacceptable environmental emission, singly or in combination.
In its simplest form, permeation can be expressed as a product of the solubility and diffusion coefficient of the permeant in
the polymer. Permeation of a gas can be calculated from equation 2.6. This equation is derived from Ficks first law of mass
transfer. Permeation concerns the movement of a species through the molecules of another species, e.g., a gas through a poly-
mer. It does not take into account transport of material through cracks, voids, and general physical flaws in the structure of
the second species such as the polymer. However, both phenomena result in the migration of chemicals through the structure.
This means that after an appropriate plastic material has been selected to meet the permeation requirements of a process, the
equipment must be fabricated carefully to avoid flaws in the polymer structure.
P5D S 2:6
P (cm /sec  cm  atm) is the permeability of the gas, D is the diffusion coefficient (cm /sec), and S (cm /cm .atm) is the
3 3 3 3

solubility coefficient.
No permeation will occur if either the diffusion or the solubility coefficients are zero. The lowest diffusion rates occur
with crystalline polymers below the Tg, since there is very little space through which diffusing molecules may pass.[18]
Amorphous polymers below the Tg have a somewhat higher permeability, but diffusion is still difficult. For amorphous poly-
mers above the Tg, that is, in the flexible and rubbery states, there is more space (free volume) available through which dif-
fusing molecules may pass, and so these materials show comparatively high diffusion rates with low molecular-weight
diffusing fluids. For crystalline polymers between Tg and Tm, the diffusion rate is very dependent on the degree of
crystallization.
Several factors affect the permeation rate of the polymer. Temperature increase raises the permeation rate for two rea-
sons. First, solubility of the permeant increases in the polymer at higher temperatures. Second, polymer chain movements
are more abundant which allow easier diffusion of the permeant. The permeation rate of gases increases at higher partial
pressures. For liquids, permeation rates rise with an increase in the concentration of the permeant. Unless the permeant spe-
cies are highly soluble in the polymer, the permeation rate increases linearly with pressure, concentration, and the area of
permeation.
The effect of thickness is usually nonlinear. The permeation rate is very high at a low thickness and rapidly decreases with
an increase in the thickness. After a critical thickness is reached, the effect of thickness is diminished and the permeation rate
reaches a plateau. At lower thicknesses, the effect of surface structure begins to play a significant role in the permeation. A
more oriented (ordered) surface will serve to inhibit permeation.
Chemical and physical characteristics of the polymer have powerful effects on the rate of permeation, by as much as four
orders of magnitude.[32] Chemical affinity for the permeant, intermolecular forces such as van der Waals and hydrogen bond-
ing forces, degree of crystallinity, and degree of cross-linking are the influential variables.
A similarity of chemical structures of the polymer and the permeant will promote solubility and permeation rate. Higher inter-
molecular forces of the polymer result in less permeation because of the resistance that they present to the development of space
between adjacent molecules, which is required for the passage of the permeant. Crystallinity is an important factor, which can be
controlled during the processing of the polymer. The crystalline phase can be considered impermeable by most species because of
its orderly structure (packing) which usually minimizes its specific volume. This means that there is little or no free space among
the polymer chains for the passage of a permeant. The amorphous phase has the opposite construction - it is disorderly with inter-
chain space available for permeation. Cross-linking acts somewhat similar to crystallinity, though is less effective, in limiting
space for permeation. Cross-linking is size-dependent and smaller species may permeate.
The molecular size of the permeant, its chemical structure, and its condensation characteristics affect permeation.
Diffusion of the permeant increases as its molecular size decreases, thus contributing to an increase in permeation. Molecular
structure is important. A polar chemical will normally have a lower permeation rate in a nonpolar polymer than a nonpolar
species and vice versa. This is due to the ability of chemicals with similar structures to the polymer to swell the polymer, that
is, to create space between the chains for permeation. A more easily condensed chemical will also be more effective in swell-
ing the polymer, resulting in higher rates of permeation.
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2.6 Methods for Determination of Chemical Resistance of Plastics

An important point about chemical resistance testing is the non-uniformity of the available data. There are a few standard test
methods but many people conduct their own tests and do not follow the standard methods. Only a few of the currently applied
chemical resistance tests have been standardized. One reason for the absence of widespread acceptance and use of standard-
ized chemical resistance test methods is the magnitude of the number of applications and conditions which are impractical to
capture in standardized tests.
Most companies conduct their own test methods. Determination of the level of attack is usually done by:
1. Appearance of the specimen compared before and after testing;
2. Weight change of the specimen due to exposure;
3. Performing mechanical tests (tensile, impact) after the chemical resistance tests.
Any data obtained from outside sources should be considered with a thorough knowledge of the method and criteria used
in the determination of chemical resistance of the polymer.
The most common method for testing the chemical resistance of a part is by immersing it in the solvent, acid, base or other
chemical. Immersion of an unloaded part in water at elevated temperatures (with or without detergent/disinfectant) can also
be used to test the hydrolytic stability of a product. A small amount of a detergent or surfactant is sometimes added to water
to reduce its surface tension, in order to wet the polymer surface.
Room temperature immersion testing of polymer coupons is a good starting point. It may be sufficient if the application
happens to be at the room temperature, and free of load on the polymer part. An example is a plastic or plastic tubing that
transports a chemical at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. If the end-use conditions deviate from ambient conditions,
then testing using methods and conditions which approach the actual application of the part becomes necessary.
Immersion testing can be set up to test chemical resistance at elevated temperatures by use of a heated bath or in reflux
mode. Elevated temperature testing can also be used as an accelerated technique as a proxy for aging tests. Data obtained
from accelerated testing should be carefully analyzed, because time and temperature are not always interchangeable. Testing
against gases or at elevated pressures requires more complex equipment. Tests can be carried out on either stressed or
unstressed parts. The worst-case-scenario is to test the part under stress as previously discussed in the environmental stress
cracking section. This mode is, however, realistic and required if the polymeric material carries a load (i.e., is under stress) in
the application.
Another cautionary note has to do with the processing of parts, as this can influence the behavior of the product when it
comes into contact with an aggressive chemical environment. For example, a polymer coupon may resist a solvent, but the
actual part may be impacted. One simple way this can happen is by molecular weight reduction of parts as a result of proces-
sing steps during part production. The actual parts might contain smaller molecular weight species that could dissolve in a
solvent whilst larger molecular weight polymer species would not.
There are several ASTM and ISO test methods for determining chemical resistance of polymers. Brief descriptions provided
by the respective standard organizations have been given for some of the chemical resistance methods in the following sections.

2.6.1 ASTM D543 Method Specification for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents
The following description has been provided by American Society for Testing Materials (Ref. www.ASTM.org) for the D543
test method.
Significance and Use
The choice of types and concentrations of reagents, duration of immersion or stress, or both, temperature of the test, and proper-
ties to be reported is necessarily arbitrary. The specification of these conditions provides a basis for standardization and serves
as a guide to investigators wishing to compare the relative resistance of various plastics to typical chemical reagents.
Correlation of test results with the actual performance or serviceability of plastics is necessarily dependent upon the simi-
larity between the testing and the end-use conditions. For applications involving continuous immersion, the data obtained in
short-time tests are of interest only in eliminating the most unsuitable materials or indicating a probable relative order of
resistance to chemical reagents.
Evaluation of plastics for special applications involving corrosive conditions should be based upon the particular reagents
and concentrations to be encountered. The selection of test conditions should take into account the manner and duration of
xlvi Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers

contact with reagents, the temperature of the system, applied stress, and other performance factors involved in the particular
application.
Scope
1. These practices cover the evaluation of all plastic materials including cast, hot-molded, cold-molded, laminated resinous
products, and sheet materials for resistance to chemical reagents. These practices include provisions for reporting changes
in weight, dimensions, appearance, and strength properties. Standard reagents are specified to establish results on a compa-
rable basis. Provisions are made for various exposure times, stress conditions, and exposure to reagents at elevated tem-
peratures. The type of conditioning (immersion or wet patch) depends upon the end-use of the material. If used as a
container or transfer line, specimens should be immersed. If the material will only see short exposures or will be used in
close proximity and reagent may splash or spill on the material, the wet patch method of applying reagent should be used.
2. The effect of chemical reagents on other properties shall be determined by making measurements on standard specimens
for such tests before and after immersion or stress, or both, if so tested.

2.6.2 ASTM D1239-07 Method Specification for Resistance of Plastic Films to Extraction by Chemicals
The following description has been provided by American Society for Testing Materials (Ref. www.ASTM.org) for the
D1239-07 test method.
Significance and Use
This test method is intended to be a rapid empirical test to determine the loss of the plasticizer or other extractable compo-
nents from the plastic film when immersed in liquids commonly used in households.
Scope
This test method for resistance of plastic films to chemicals covers the measurement of the weight loss of film after immer-
sion in chemicals.
1. There is no known ISO equivalent to this test method.
2. Film is defined as sheeting having nominal thickness not greater than 0.25 mm [0.010 in.], in accordance with
Terminology D 883.

2.6.3 ASTM D3681-06 Method Specification for Chemical Resistance of Fiberglass (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe in a Deflected Condition
The following description has been provided by American Society for Testing Materials (Ref. www.ASTM.org) for the
D3681-06 test method.
Significance and Use
This test method evaluates the effect of a chemical environment on pipe when in a deflected condition. It has been found that
effects of chemical environments can be accelerated by strain induced by deflection. This information is useful and necessary
for the design and application of buried fiberglass pipe.
Pipe of the same diameter but of different wall thicknesses will develop different strains with the same deflection. Also,
pipes having the same wall thickness but different constructions making up the wall may develop different strains with the
same deflection.
Scope
1. This test method covers the procedure for determining the chemical-resistant properties of fiberglass pipe in a deflected
condition for diameters 4 in. (102 mm) and larger. Both glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin pipe (RTRP) and glass-
fiber-reinforced polymer mortar pipe (RPMP) are fiberglass pipes.
2. For the purposes for this standard, polymer does not include natural polymers.

2.6.4 ASTM D4398-07 Method Specification for Determining the Chemical Resistance of Fiberglass-Reinforced
Thermosetting Resins by One-Side Panel Exposure
The following description has been provided by American Society for Testing Materials (Ref. www.ASTM.org) for the
D4398-07 test method.
Significance and Use
The results obtained by this test method may serve as a guide in, but not as the sole basis for, predicting the possible perfor-
mance of the particular glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin laminate in the one-side exposure to the specific environ-
ment under evaluation. No attempt has been made to incorporate into the test method all of the factors that may enter into the
serviceability of a glass-fiber-reinforced resin structure when subjected to chemical environments.
Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers xlvii

This test method provides for the determination of changes in the physical properties of the test panel and test media dur-
ing and after the one-side exposure in the test media. Determination of changes include: Barcol hardness, appearance of panel,
appearance of test media, flexural properties, and thickness.
Scope
This test method is intended for use in the evaluation of the chemical resistance of fiberglass-reinforced thermosetting resins
that are subjected to one-side panel exposure to specific environments. It takes into consideration the cold wall effects and
radiation losses of heat transfer through the laminate wall.

2.6.5 ASTM C868-02(2008) Method Specification for Chemical Resistance of Protective Linings
The following description has been provided by American Society for Testing Materials (Ref. www.ASTM.org) for the C868-
02(2008) test method.
Significance and Use
The results obtained by this test method should serve as a guide in, but not as the sole basis for, selection of a lining material
for particular application. Simple chemical-resistance evaluations of the lining materials may be performed more conveniently
by other pertinent methods as a prescreening test for this procedure in accordance with Test Methods C 267 and D 471.
Scope
1. This test method covers a procedure for evaluating the chemical resistance of a polymer-based protective lining in immer-
sion service. The method closely approximates the service conditions, including the temperature differential between the
external and internal surfaces of the equipment, which may accelerate permeation of the lining by a corrosive media.
2. This test may be used to simulate actual field use conditions insofar as a qualitative evaluation of the lining system after a
predetermined period of exposure.

2.6.6 ISO 4600 Method Specification for Determination of environmental stress cracking (ESC) ] Ball or Pin Impression
Method (Ref. www.ISO.org)
Abstract The test is applicable to finished products and to test specimens, prepared by molding and/or machining, and can be
used for the assessment of both environmental stress cracking of a plastic product or material exposed to different environ-
ments, and for the determination of ESC of different plastics materials exposed to a specific environment.

2.6.7 ISO 4599 Method Specification for Plastics ] Determination of resistance to environmental stress cracking
(ESC) ] Bent Strip Method (Ref. www.ISO.org).

2.6.7.1 ISO 6252 Method Specification for Plastics ] Determination of environmental stress cracking (ESC) ]
Constant-tensile-stress Method (Ref. www.ISO.org)
Abstract
The test is applicable to test specimens, prepared by molding and/or machining, and can be used for the assessment of both
environmental stress cracking of a plastic product or material exposed to different environments, and for the determination of
ESC of different plastics materials exposed to a specific environment.

2.7 Methods for Determination of Chemical Resistance of Rubbers and Elastomers

An important point about chemical resistance testing of rubbers and elastomers is the non-uniformity of the available data.
There are very few standard test methods but many people conduct their own tests and do not follow the standard methods.
Only few of the currently applied chemical resistance tests have been standardized. ASTM D1417 is the most frequently cited
standard method. One reason for the absence of widespread acceptance and use of standardized chemical resistance test methods
is the magnitude of the number of applications and conditions which are impractical to capture in standardized tests.
Companies often conduct their own test methods. Determination of the level of attack is usually done by:
1. Appearance of the specimen compared before and after testing;
2. Weight change of the specimen due to exposure;
3. Performing mechanical tests (tensile, impact) after the chemical resistance tests.
Any data obtained from outside sources should be considered with a thorough knowledge of the method and criteria used in
the determination of chemical resistance of the rubbers and elastomers. A group of companies has been assembled by The Los
Angeles Rubber Group and chemical resistance evaluation of various elastomers has been established (Section 2.7.2).
xlviii Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers

2.7.1 ASTM D1417-10 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Lattices-Synthetic

The following description has been provided by American Society for Testing Materials (Ref. www.ASTM.org) for the
D1417 test method.
Abstract These test methods cover the synthetic rubber lattices ABR, BR, CR, IIR, NBR, NCR, NIR, PBR, PSBR, SBR,
SCR, SIR, synthetic rubber lattices with substituted carboxylic acid groups on the polymer chain, and reinforced synthetic
rubber lattices. Covered tests include the procedure for collecting samples and determining total solid content, volatile unsatu-
rates content, pH, surface tension, viscosity, coagulum, bound styrene, Mooney viscosity, mechanical stability, polystyrene
reinforcement in contained polymer, and residual acrylonitrile content. Each test method contains information on material
exceptions, apparatus, and test procedures.
This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the
standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any war-
ranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to
date.
Scope
These test methods cover test procedures for synthetic rubber lattices ABR, BR, CR, IIR, IR, NBR, NCR, NIR, PBR, PSBR,
SBR, SCR, SIR, synthetic rubber latices having substitute carboxylic acid (COOH) groups on the polymer chain (X), and syn-
thetic rubber lattices that are reinforced (Y). Exceptions to the above are noted in the individual test procedures. The test
methods include procedures for sampling, and for determining total solids, volatile unsaturates (residual styrene), pH value,
surface tension, viscosity, coagulum, bound styrene, Mooney viscosity, mechanical stability, polystyrene reinforcement in
contained polymer, and residual acrylonitrile content.

2.7.2 The Los Angeles Rubber Group Chemical Resistance

A group of companies has been assembled by The Los Angeles Rubber Group and chemical resistance evaluation of various
elastomers has been established. This effort is intended to simplify the task of making sense of the chemical resistance data
provided by various companies [Source: DuPont Performance Elastomers, www.dupontelastomers.com][33]. The Los Angeles
Group includes the following companies:
Asahi Glass
Bayer
Copolymer Rubber and Chemical Corporation
Cytec
Dow Corning Corporation
DuPont
Dyneon
Federal Mogul Corporation
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Handbook of Plastics and Elastomers, Harper
Hutchinson
Malaysian Rubber Bureau
Parker Seal Company
Precision Rubber Products Corporation
Thiokol Corporation
Uniroyal
Zeon Chemical
The criteria used for the ratings were primarily volume swell resistance, compression set resistance, and in addition, aging
resistance.[33] The ratings were primarily derived from specific data or general agreement of the above sources. When no data
or agreement was found, the ratings were developed by theory and analogy. In some cases they are the considered opinion
of experienced compounders. The Los Angeles Rubber Group cannot guarantee their accuracy nor assume responsibility for
their use.
Several factors must always be considered when using a rubber part in service. The most important factors are:
a. The temperature of service. Higher temperatures increase the effect of all chemicals on polymers. The increase varies with
the polymer and the chemical. A compound quite suitable at room temperature might fail miserably at elevated
temperatures.
b. Conditions of service. A compound that swells badly might still function well as a static seal yet fail in a dynamic application.
Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers xlix

Table 2.3 Chemical Resistance Guide Evaluation Method[33]

Material Chemical Group Generally Resistant to Generally Attacked by
NR, IR Natural rubber, Polyisoprene Most moderate wet or dry Ozone, strong acids, fats, oils,
Isoprene chemicals, organic acids, alcohols, greases, most hydrocarbons
ketones, aldehydes
SBR, Butadiene, Styrene Styrene, Butadiene Copolymer, Similar to natural rubber Similar to natural rubber
BR Butadiene Polybutadiene
IR Butyl Isobutylene, Isoprene, polymer Water and steam Petroleum solvents, coal, tar,
solvents, aromatic hydrocarbons
EPM, Ethylene Propylene Ethylene Propylene copolymer and Water, steam and brake fluids Mineral oils and sovents, aromatic
EPDM terpolymer hydrocarbons
NBR Nitrite Butadiene, Acrylonitrile copolymer Many hydrocarbons, fats, ails, Ozone, ketones, esters, aldehydes,
greases, hydraulic fluids, chlorinated and nitro hydrocarbons
chemicals
HNBR Hydrogenated nitrile Butadiene, Acrylonitrile copolymer Similar to NBR but with improved Ozone, ketones, esters, aldehydes,
chemical resistance and higher chlorinated and nitro hydrocarbons
service temperature
CO1 Epichlorohydrin Epichlorohydrin polymer and Similar to nitrile with ozone Ketones, esters, aldehydes,
ECO copolymer resistance chlorinated and nitra hydrocarbons
CR Neaprene Chloroprene polymer Moderate chemicals and acids, Strong oxidizing acids, esters,
ozone, oils, fats, greases, many ketones, chlorinated, aromatic and
ails, and solvents nitro hydrocarbons
CSM Chlorosulfonated polyethylene Similar to Neoprene with Concentrated oxidizing acids, esters,
improved acid and ozone ketones, chlorinated, aromatic and
resistance nitro hydrocarbons
CM, Tyrins Chlorinated polyethylene Similar to Neoprene with Concentrated oxidizing acids, esters,
CPE improved acid and ozone ketones, chlorinated, aromatic and
resistance nitro hydrocarbons
AU, Urethane Urethane polymer Ozone, hydrocarbons, moderate Concentrated acids, ketones, esters,
EU chemicals, fats, ails, greases chlorinated and nitro hydrocarbons
T Polysulfide Organic polysulfide polymer Ozone, oils, solvents, thinners, Mercaptons, chlorinated
ketones, esters, aromatic hydrocarbons, nitro hydrocarbons,
hydrocarbons ethers, amines, hetercocyclics
Si, Silicone Organic silicone polymer Moderate or oxidizing chemicals, Many solvents, oils, concentrated
VMQ ozone, concentrated sodium acids, dilute sodium hydroxide
hydroxide
FSI Fluorosilicone Fluorinated organic silicone polymer Moderate or oxidizing chemicals, Brake fluids, hydrazine, ketones
FVMQ ozone, aromatic chlorinated
solvents, bases
TFE/P Tetrafluoroethylene/ Fluorinated copolymer Steam, amines and amine Aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated
Propylene corrosion inhibitors, caustics, high solvents, ethers, limited in low
pH media, wet sour gas, oil temperatures
ACM Polyacrylate Copolymer of acrylic ester and Ozone, extreme pressure, Water, alcohols, glycols, alkali,
acrylic halide lubricants, hot oils, petroleum esters, aromatic hydrocarbons,
halogenated hydrocarbons,
Si, Silicone Organic silicone polymer Moderate or oxidizing chemicals, Many solvents, oils, concentrated
VMQ ozone, concentrated sodium acids, dilute sodium hydroxide
hydroxide
FSI, Fluorosilicone Fluorinated organic silicone polymer Moderate or oxidizing chemicals, Brake fluids, hydrazine, ketones
FVMQ ozone, aromatic chlorinated
solvents, bases
TFE/P Tetrafluoroethylene/ Fluorinated copolymer Steam, amines and amine Aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated
Propylene corrosion inhibitors, caustics, high solvents, ethers, limited in low
pH media, wet sour gas, oil temperatures
ACM Polyacrylate Copolymer of acrylic ester and Ozone, extreme pressure, Water, alcohols, glycols alkali,
acrylic halide lubricants, hot oils, petroleum esters, aromatic hydrocarbons,
solvents, animal and vegetable halogenated hydrocarbons, phenol
fats
l Effect of Chemicals on Plastics and Elastomers

Material Chemical Group Generally Resistant to Generally Attacked by

AEM Ethylene acrylic Copolymer of ethylene, methyl Weather, ozone, hydrocarbon Aromatic hydrocarbons, esters,
Elastomer acrylate (peroxide curable). lubricants/greases, hydraulic fluids gasoline, ketones
Terpolymer contains cure site
monomer
FKM#1 Fluoroelastomer Standard fluorocarbon dipolymer All aliphatic, aromatic and Ketones, low molecular weight
66% fluorine halogenated hydrocarbons, acids, esters and alcohols and nitro-
animal and vegetable oils containing compounds
FKM#2 Fluoroelastomer Standard or specialty type Same as FKM#2. Greater chemical Ketones, low molecular weight
fluorocarbon. Typically, .66% resistance esters and nitro-containing
fluorine compounds
FFKM Perfluoroelastomer Fully fluorinated fluorocarbon Best fluid resistance of any Fluorocarbon-containing
elastomer refrigerants cause minor effects

c. The grade of polymer. Many types of polymers are available in different grades that vary greatly in chemical resistance.
d. The compound itself. Compounds designed for other outstanding properties may be poorer in performance in a chemical
than one designed especially for fluid resistance.
Each polymer is rated (Table 2.3) for use in individual chemicals at room temperature.[33] Where multiple chemicals are in
use, refer to the rating of the most aggressive fluid when evaluating polymer performance. Polymers are rated as:
1. Recommended. Little or minor effect, 0]5% volume swell where applicable.
2. Minor to moderate effect. Rubber parts probably still useful in most applications, 5]10% volume swell where applicable.
3. Moderate to severe effect. Rubber parts useful in some static applications only. 10]20% volume swell where applicable.
4. Not recommended.
No data available or insufficient evidence.

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Part 1: Acrylic Polymers and Copolymers

1. Acrylic Polymers and Copolymers

Chapter Outline:
1.1 Acrylic
1.2 Methyl Methacrylate Terpolymer
1.3 MMA Butadiene Styrene (MBS)
1.4 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

1.1 Acrylic

%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength

Accelerated D1501 or L-P-406a, 10
Weathering method 6024;
Fluorescent sunlamp
with dew, 10 cycles
" 10
" 10
" 10
" 10
" 10
" 10
" 10
" 10
9 No crazing, warping Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
or unmolding According to ASTM D1925-63T for
observed yellowness index change
9 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925-63T for
yellowness index change
9 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925-63T for
yellowness index change
9 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925-63T for
yellowness index change
9 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925-63T for
yellowness index change
9 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925-63T for
yellowness index change
9 " Plexiglas VH; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925-63T for
yellowness index change
9 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925-63T for
yellowness index change
9 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925-63T for
yellowness index change

Woishnis and Ebnesajjad. Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics. DOI: 10.1016/B978-1-4557-7896-6.00001-7

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Acetic Acid 5 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries
5 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
5 23 7 9 No visible change 0.06 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
5 23 7 9 " 0.06 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
5 23 28 9 " 0.15 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
5 23 28 9 " 0.15 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
5 23 5 Limited resistance Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
5 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas
5 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas
5 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas
5 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
5 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas
5 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas
5 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas
5 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas
5 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas
5 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas

Acrylic
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Acetic Acid (cont) 5 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
5 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas
5 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
5 .25 7 Good resistance "
5 .25 7 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
75 23 2 Not recommended for
use
75 65 2 "
100 23 7 3 Crazed or whitened 3.22 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
100 23 7 3 " 3.22 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
100 23 28 2 Partly dissolved NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
100 23 28 2 " NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
glacial 100 25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Acetic Acid (cont) glacial 100 25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas
" 100 25 7 0 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
use
" 65 2 "
" 0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Acetone 100 23 7 0 Completely dissolved NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543

Acrylic
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Acetone (cont) 25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
use
65 2 "
0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
2 Do not use as a Acrysteel IGP; Aristech
cleaner-remover
Alcoholic Beverages 20 3 Not suitable for XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
packaging Containers, bottles
Aluminum Chloride 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Aluminum Sulfate 23 8 "
65 8 "
Ammonia 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Ammonium ,49 8 " Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Chloride
,49 8 " Acrylite FF
Ammonium 10 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Hydroxide Containers, bottles
10 20 "
10 23 7 9 0.24 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
10 23 7 9 No visible change 0.24 "
10 23 28 9 0.17 "
10 23 28 9 No visible change 0.17 "

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 6
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Ammonium 10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Hydroxide (cont) In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
10 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
10 25 9 Excellent resistance "
10 ,49 Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
10 ,49 8 Resistant "
10 .25 Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
10 .25 9 Excellent resistance "
28 23 7 9 0.44 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
28 23 7 9 No visible change 0.44 "
28 23 28 9 0.37 "
28 23 28 9 No visible change 0.37 "
28 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
28 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:

Acrylic
In accordance with ASTM D543
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Ammonium 28 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Hydroxide (cont) Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
28 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
28 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
28 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
28 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
28 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
28 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
28 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
concentrated 28 25 Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
" 28 25 9 Excellent resistance "
" 28 .25 Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
" 28 .25 9 Excellent resistance "
23
23 6 Good - minor attack
65
65 5 Fair - limited use
concd. ,49 Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
" ,49 8 Resistant "
Amyl Acetate 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 2 " " Acrylite; Specimen: Molded, tested @
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; Specimen: 50% Relative
Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress

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 8
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Amyl Acetate 20 3 Susceptible to attack XT; Specimen: 50% Relative Humidity,
(cont) low stress

Aniline 100 23 7 0 Completely dissolved NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:

50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
23 2 Not recommended for
use
25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
use
65 2 "
0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Animal Fats lard 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:

Acrylic
Containers, bottles
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Animal Oils 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Aniseed 20 8 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Aromatic low molecular weight 20 3 Not suitable for XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Hydrocarbons packaging Containers, bottles
Baby Oil 20 8 Suitable for packaging "
Bath Oils 20 8 " "
Battery Acid ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Bay Leaves 20 8 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Beer 20 8 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Benzaldehyde 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Benzene 100 23 7 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
100 23 7 0 Completely dissolved "
20 Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Benzene (cont) 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 Susceptible to attack "
20 XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
20 3 Susceptible to attack "
25 7 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 Dissolved "
25 7 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 Dissolved "
25 7 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 Dissolved "
25 7 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 Dissolved "
25 7 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 Dissolved "
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 "
25 7 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 Dissolved "
25 7 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 Dissolved "
25 7 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 Dissolved "
25 7 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In

Acrylic
accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 Dissolved "
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Benzene (cont) 25 Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
25 2 Not recommended for "
use
65 "
65 2 Not recommended for "
use
Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
0 Not resistant "
Acrysteel IGP; Aristech
2 Do not use as a "
cleaner-remover
Benzoic Acid 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Bleach bleaching powder 0]2 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
bleaching powder; 0]2 20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
solution 50% Relative Humidity
" 0]2 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
bleaching powder; paste 20 8 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
" 20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
" 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Boric Acid 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Bromine 20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 Susceptible to attack Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Butyl Acetate 0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Butyl Alcohol butanol 20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
" 20 3 Susceptible to attack Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Butyl Alcohol (cont) butanol 20 3 Susceptible to attack XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
" 23 2 Not recommended for
use
" 65 2 "
Butyric Acid 23 2 "
65 2 "
Calcium Chloride 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
satd. ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Calcium Hydroxide 23 5 Fair - limited use
65 2 Not recommended for
use
Calcium 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Hypochlorite Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
,49 8 " Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Calcium Nitrate 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Calcium Sulfate 23 8 "
65 8 "
Carbon Bisulfide 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
23 2 Not recommended for
use
65 2 "
Carbon Dioxide 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:

Acrylic
50% Relative Humidity
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Carbon Dioxide 20 8 Resistant XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
(cont) Relative Humidity, low stress
23 6 Good - minor attack
65 6 "
Carbon Monoxide 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
23 6 Good - minor attack
65 6 "
Carbon 100 23 7 0 Completely dissolved NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
Tetrachloride 50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
23 5 Limited resistance Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
23 2 Not recommended for
use
25 7 2 Attacked; edge 25 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
swelling In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 2 " 25 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 2 " 25 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 2 " 25 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 2 " 25 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 2 " 25 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 1 " 28 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 1 Attacked 211 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 1 " 211 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 1 " 224 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Carbon 25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
Tetrachloride (cont) use
65 2 "
Chlorinated 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Hydrocarbons Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Chlorinated 20 3 Not suitable for XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Solvents packaging Containers, bottles
Chlorine 20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 Susceptible to attack Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
dry 23 6 Good - minor attack
wet 23 5 Fair - limited use
dry 65 5 "
wet 65 2 Not recommended for
use
Chloroacetic Acid 23 2 "
65 2 "
Chlorobenzene 23 2 "
65 2 "
Chloroform 23 2 "
65 2 "
0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Chlorophenol 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Chocolate milk chocolate 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity

Acrylic
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Chocolate (cont) milk chocolate 20 8 Resistant Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
" 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Chromic Acid 40 23 7 9 No visible change 0.09 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
40 23 28 9 " 0.11 "
40 25 7 4 Discolored 4 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
40 25 7 4 " 4 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
40 25 7 4 " 4 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
40 25 7 4 " 4 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
40 25 7 4 " 4 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
40 25 7 4 " 4 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
40 25 7 4 " 4 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
40 25 7 2 Attacked; discolored Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
40 25 7 2 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
40 25 7 2 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
40 25 5 Fair resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
40 .25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
use Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Chromic Acid (cont) 23 5 Limited resistance Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
65 2 Not recommended for
use
Cinnamon 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Citric Acid 1 23 7 9 No visible change 0.08 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
1 23 28 9 " 0.09 "
10 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
10 25 7 8 0.7 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
10 ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries

Acrylic
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Citric Acid (cont) 10 .25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Cloves 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Cod Liver Oil 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
Coffee 20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Cooking Oils 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
Copper Chloride 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Copper Sulfate 23 8 "
65 8 "
Corn Oil 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
Cottonseed Oil 20 8 " "
edible grade 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Cottonseed Oil edible grade 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
(cont) Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
edible ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
edible grade .25 5 Fair resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
Cresol 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Cyclohexane 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 Susceptible to attack Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Detergents heavy duty 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V044; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:

Acrylic
In accordance with ASTM D543
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Detergents (cont) heavy duty 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045FH; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V052; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V811; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V825; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VM; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VMHF; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
" 0.25 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VS; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
solution, heavy grade 0.3 25 7 Good resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
" 0.3 25 7 " Plexiglas V
" 0.3 .25 7 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated

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Conc.
Exposure medium Exp. medium note
(%)
Detergents (cont) solution, heavy grade 0.3
solutions
" 23
" 23
" 23
soln., heavy duty
" ,49
Diacetone Alcohol
Diamyl Phthalate
1,2-Dibromoethane
Dibutyl Phthalate
20
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
.25 7 Good resistance Plexiglas V; Specimen: Literature lists test
temperature as elevated
23 7 9 No visible change 0.12 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
7 9 " 0.12 NAS 10; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm
(230.125 in), ASTM D543 discs in closed
glass jars
28 9 " 0.1 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
28 9 " 0.1 NAS 10; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm
(230.125 in), ASTM D543 discs in closed
glass jars
,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
8 " Acrylite FF
20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 2 Susceptible to attack " "
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
20 2 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 2 " " Acrylite; Specimen: Molded, tested @
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; Specimen: 50% Relative
Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
20 3 " XT; Specimen: 50% Relative Humidity,
Acrylic
low stress
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Dibutyl Sebacate 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
25 5 Fair resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
.25 5 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
1,2-Dichloroethane 100 23 7 0 Completely dissolved NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
23 2 Not recommended for
use
25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
1,2-Dichloroethane 25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
(cont) In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
use
65 2 "
0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Diesel Fuels diesel oil ,49 8 Resistant "
Diethyl Ether 100 23 7 2 Partly dissolved NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
100 23 28 2 " "
23 2 Not recommended for
use
25 7 3 Rubbery; swollen Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 3 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 3 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 3 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 3 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 3 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 3 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 3 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543

Acrylic
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Diethyl Ether (cont) 25 7 3 Rubbery; swollen Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 3 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
25 5 Fair resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
65 2 Not recommended for
use
.25 2 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Diethylene Glycol 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Dioctyl Phthalate 0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
1,4-Dioxane 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Electron Beam 1 megarad 8 100 Impact retained is dart Acrycal MP CP1000IG; Continental;
Radiation impact per ASTM Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) thick
D3209 GB (4 lbs dart samples
weight)
2 megarads 8 100 " "
3 megarads 8 100 " "
4 megarads 8 100 " "
5 megarads 8 100 " "
5 megarads, tested 5 The thinner the "
14 days stored at room plastic; the faster the
temperature after yellowness index
exposure drops
5 megarads, tested 1 day 4 " "
stored at 30C after
exposure

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Electron Beam 5 megarads, tested 1 day 7 The thinner the Acrycal MP CP1000IG; Continental;
Radiation (cont) stored at 50C after plastic; the faster the Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) thick
exposure yellowness index samples
drops
5 megarads, tested 1 day 9 " "
stored at 80C after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 1 day 3 " "
stored at room
temperature after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 6 " "
30 days stored at room
temperature after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 7 " "
60 days stored at room
temperature after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 4 " "
7 days stored at room
temperature after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 9 " "
90 days stored at room
temperature after
exposure
1 megarad 8 97.1 Impact retained is dart Acrycal MP CP924G; Continental;
impact per ASTM Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) thick
D3209 GB (4 lbs dart samples
weight)
2 megarads 8 95.6 " "
3 megarads 7 93.7 " "
4 megarads 7 91.6 " "
5 megarads 7 89.5 " "
5 megarads, tested 3 The thinner the "
14 days stored at room plastic; the faster the
temperature after yellowness index
exposure drops
5 megarads, tested 1 day 3 " "
stored at 30C after
exposure

Acrylic
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Electron Beam 5 megarads, tested 1 day 5 The thinner the Acrycal MP CP924G; Continental;
Radiation (cont) stored at 50C after plastic; the faster the Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) thick
exposure yellowness index samples
drops
5 megarads, tested 1 day 7 " "
stored at 80C after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 1 day 2 " "
stored at room
temperature after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 5 " "
30 days stored at room
temperature after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 6 " "
60 days stored at room
temperature after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 3 " "
7 days stored at room
temperature after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 7 " "
90 days stored at room
temperature after
exposure
1 megarad 8 97.1 Impact retained is dart Acrycal MP CP927G; Continental;
impact per ASTM Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) thick
D3209 GB (4 lbs dart samples
weight)
2 megarads 8 94.8 " "
3 megarads 7 91.9 " "
4 megarads 7 89.8 " "
5 megarads 7 87.1 " "
5 megarads, tested 4 The thinner the "
14 days stored at room plastic; the faster the
temperature after yellowness index
exposure drops
5 megarads, tested 1 day 3 " "
stored at 30C after
exposure

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Electron Beam 5 megarads, tested 1 day 6 The thinner the Acrycal MP CP927G; Continental;
Radiation (cont) stored at 50C after plastic; the faster the Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) thick
exposure yellowness index samples
drops
5 megarads, tested 1 day 8 " "
stored at 80C after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 1 day 3 " "
stored at room
temperature after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 5 " "
30 days stored at room
temperature after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 6 " "
60 days stored at room
temperature after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 3 " "
7 days stored at room
temperature after
exposure
5 megarads, tested 8 " "
90 days stored at room
temperature after
exposure
Ethers 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Ethyl Acetate 100 23 7 0 Completely dissolved NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress

Acrylic
25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Ethyl Acetate (cont) 25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
use
65 2 "
0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
2 Do not use as a Acrysteel IGP; Aristech
cleaner-remover
Ethyl Alcohol 30 23 5 Limited resistance Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
50 23 7 9 No visible change 0.18 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
50 23 7 9 " 0.18 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
50 23 28 9 " 0.23 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
50 23 28 9 " 0.23 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
50 25 7 5 2 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas
50 25 7 5 2 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
50 25 7 5 2 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas
50 25 7 5 2 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Ethyl Alcohol (cont) 50 25 7 5 2 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas
50 25 7 5 2 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
50 25 7 5 2 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas
50 25 7 5 2 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
50 25 7 5 2 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas
50 25 7 5 2 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
50 25 7 5 2 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas
50 25 7 5 2 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
50 25 7 4 3 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas
50 25 7 4 3 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
50 25 7 2 5 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas
50 25 7 2 5 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
50 25 7 2 5 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas
50 25 7 2 5 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
50 25 7 1 7 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas
50 25 7 1 7 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
aqueous 50 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
" 50 .25 9 " "
" 50 .25 9 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
95 23 7 9 No visible change 0.28 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
95 23 7 9 " 0.28 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
95 23 28 8 " 0.52 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
95 23 28 8 " 0.52 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543

Acrylic
discs in closed glass jars
95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Ethyl Alcohol (cont) 95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas
95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas
95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas
95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas
95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas
95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
95 25 7 1 10 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas
95 25 7 1 10 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
95 25 7 2 Swelled 28 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas
95 25 7 2 " 28 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
95 25 7 2 " 28 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas
95 25 7 2 " 28 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
95 25 7 2 " 33 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas
95 25 7 2 " 33 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
95 25 7 Good resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
95 .25 5 Fair resistance "
95 .25 5 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
95 0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
.15 20 3 Susceptible to attack Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries
.15 20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:

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50% Relative Humidity
 30
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Ethyl Alcohol (cont) .15 20 3 Susceptible to attack XT; CYRO Industries
.15 20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
0]15 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries
0]15 20 8 " " Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
0]15 20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries
0]15 20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
0]15 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries
0]15 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
concentrated 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries
" 20 2 " " Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
23 2 Not recommended for
use
65 2 "
Ethyl Bromide 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Ethyl Butyrate 20 2 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Ethylene Glycol 20 6 Limited resistance Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Ethylene Oxide 12 54 0.17]0.25 9 Data from Novacor 100 Specimen: General purpose grade
report
12 54 0.17]0.25 9 " 100 100 Specimen: Toughened

Acrylic
with 88% Freon 12 54 0.17]0.25 9 " 100 Specimen: General purpose grade
" 12 54 0.17]0.25 9 " 100 100 Specimen: Toughened
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Ethylene Oxide 100 54 0.17]0.25 9 Data from Novacor 100 Specimen: Gamma grade
(cont) report
100 54 0.17]0.25 9 " 100 Specimen: General purpose grade
100 54 0.17]0.25 9 " 100 100 Specimen: Toughened
2-Ethylhexyl 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Sebacate In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 Good resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
.25 5 Fair resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
Ferric Chloride 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Ferric Sulfate 23 8 "
65 8 "
Fluoboric Acid 23 8 "
65 8 "
Formaldehyde 37 23 8 "
37 65 6 Good - minor attack

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Fruit Juices 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Gasoline 100 23 7 2 Partly dissolved NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
100 23 28 2 " "
with benzene 20 2 Susceptible to attack Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
" 20 2 " Low stress "
without benzene 20 8 Resistant "
" 20 8 " Low stress "
motor fuel with benzene 20 3 Susceptible to attack Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
motor fuel without 20 6 Limited resistance "
benzene
motor fuel with benzene 20 3 Susceptible to attack XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
motor fuel without 20 6 Limited resistance "
benzene
23 5 " Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
23 6 Good - minor attack
65 5 Fair - limited use
Glycerin ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Glycols 20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
Hair Tonic 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
Hexane 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 6 Limited resistance Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries

Acrylic
Hydrobromic Acid 25 23 6 Good - minor attack
25 65 5 Fair - limited use
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Hydrochloric Acid 10 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries
10 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
10 23 7 9 No visible change 0.05 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
10 23 7 9 " 0.05 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
10 23 28 9 " 0.05 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
10 23 28 9 " 0.05 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Hydrochloric Acid 10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas
(cont)
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
10 .25 9 " "
10 .25 9 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
37 23 6 Good - minor attack
37 65 5 Fair - limited use
38 23 7 9 No visible change 0.45 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
38 23 7 9 " 0.45 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
38 23 28 6 Discolored 0.78 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
38 23 28 6 " 0.78 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
38 25 7 2 Attacked; turbid Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543

Acrylic
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Hydrochloric Acid 38 25 7 2 Attacked; turbid Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
(cont) In accordance with ASTM D543
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas
38 25 7 2 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
concentrated 38 .25 7 Good resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
" 38 .25 7 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries
20 2 " " Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Hydrocyanic Acid 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Hydrofluoric Acid 25 0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
40 23 7 9 0.49 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
40 23 28 6 Crazed or whitened 0.7 "
0]20 20 8 Resistant Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
0]20 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
23 6 Good - minor attack

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65 5 Fair - limited use
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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
3 23 7 9 No visible change 0.08 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
3 23 28 9 " 0.08 "
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
3 25 7 8 0.7 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
3 ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
3 .25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
28 23 7 9 No visible change 0.16 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
28 23 28 9 " 0.19 "
28 23 5 Limited resistance Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
28 25 7 7 0.8 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543

Acrylic
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Hydrogen Peroxide 28 25 7 7 0.8 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
(cont) In accordance with ASTM D543
28 25 7 7 0.8 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
28 25 7 7 0.8 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
28 25 7 7 0.8 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
28 25 7 7 0.8 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
28 25 7 7 0.8 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
28 25 7 7 1 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
28 25 7 7 1 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
28 25 7 7 1 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
28 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
28 .25 9 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
0]40 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
0]40 20 6 Limited resistance Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
0]40 20 6 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Hydrogen Sulfide 23 5 Fair - limited use
65 5 "
Hypochlorous Acid 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 5 Fair - limited use
Iodine Tincture of Iodine 5 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
" 5 20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
" 5 20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Isooctane 100 23 7 9 No visible change NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
100 23 28 9 " "
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 Good resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
.25 7 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
Isopropyl Alcohol 95 0.01 0 Sample broke after Specimen: Impact modified
15 minutes; data from
Novacor Zylar
brochure
isopropanol 100 23 7 9 No visible change NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
" 100 23 28 9 " 20.06 "
" 20 5 Limited resistance Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity

Acrylic
" 20 5 " Low stress "
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Isopropyl Alcohol isopropanol 20 3 Susceptible to attack Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
(cont) 50% Relative Humidity
" 20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
23 5 Limited resistance Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
isopropanol 8 Acceptable as a Acrysteel IGP; Aristech
cleaner
Kerosene 100 23 7 9 No visible change 0.02 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
100 23 28 9 " "
20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
Fuel Oil #2; ASTM D396 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 Good resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Fuel Oil #2; ASTM D396 .25 5 Fair resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Ketones 20 3 Not suitable for XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
packaging Containers, bottles
Lacquer Thinners 25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
use
.25 2 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Lactic Acid 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Lactic Acid Butyl 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Ester Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Lanolin 1.9 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:

Acrylic
Containers, bottles
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Lighter Fluid 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
Liquors 20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Magnesium 23 8 Excellent resistance -
Chloride no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Maleic Acid 23 6 Good - minor attack
65 5 Fair - limited use
Mayonnaise 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
Methane 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Methyl Alcohol 30 23 Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
30 23 5 Limited resistance "
100 23 7 6 1.08 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
100 23 7 7 No visible change 1.08 "
100 23 28 4 2.32 "
100 23 28 4 Crazed or whitened 2.32 "
100 Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
100 0 Not resistant "
.15 20 Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
.15 20 3 Susceptible to attack "
.15 20 XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
.15 20 3 Susceptible to attack "
0]15 20 Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Methyl Alcohol 0]15 20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
(cont) Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
0]15 20 Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
0]15 20 6 Limited resistance "
0]15 20 XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
0]15 20 6 Limited resistance "
concentrated 20 Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
" 20 2 Susceptible to attack " "
25 7 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 2 Attacked; turbid "
25 7 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 2 Attacked; turbid "
25 7 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 2 Attacked; turbid "
25 7 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 2 Attacked; turbid "
25 7 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 2 Attacked; turbid "
25 7 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 2 Attacked; turbid "
25 7 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 2 Attacked; turbid "
25 7 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 2 Attacked; turbid "
25 7 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM

Acrylic
D543
25 7 2 Attacked; turbid "
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Methyl Alcohol 25 7 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
(cont) accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 2 Attacked; turbid "
25 Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
25 5 Fair resistance "
65
65 2 Not recommended for
use
Acrysteel IGP; Aristech
8 Acceptable as a "
cleaner
Methyl Chloride 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Methyl Ethyl 20 2 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Ketone Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
23 2 Not recommended for
use
65 2 "
0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
2 Do not use as a Acrysteel IGP; Aristech
cleaner-remover
Methylene Chloride 23 2 Not recommended for
use
65 2 "
0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
2 Do not use as a Acrysteel IGP; Aristech
cleaner-remover
Milk 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
Mineral Oils 100 23 7 9 No visible change 0.02 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Mineral Oils (cont) 100 23 28 9 No visible change 0.02 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
White, USP 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
White; USP 25 5 Fair resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
White; USP .25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
use Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
Motor Oils SAE 20 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles

Acrylic
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
N,N- 100 23 7 0 Completely dissolved NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
Dimethylformamide 50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
use
.25 2 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Nail Polish 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Naphtha VM&P 8 Acceptable as a Acrysteel IGP; Aristech
cleaner
" 8 " Acrysteel IGP;
Natural Gas 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Natural Gas (cont) 20 8 Resistant Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Neats Foot Oil 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
n-Heptane 100 23 7 9 No visible change 0.05 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
100 23 28 9 " 0.12 "
20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 6 Limited resistance Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543

Acrylic
25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
n-Heptane (cont) ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
.25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
Nitric Acid 10 23 7 9 No visible change 0.06 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
10 23 28 9 " 0.06 "
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
10 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
10 ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
10 .25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
40 23 7 9 No visible change 0.09 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
40 23 28 8 Discolored 0.16 "
40 23 5 Limited resistance Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Nitric Acid (cont) 40 25 7 2 Attacked 5 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
concentrated 40 25 7 2 " 5 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 40 25 7 2 " 5 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 40 25 7 2 " 5 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 40 25 7 2 " 5 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 40 25 7 2 " 5 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 40 25 7 2 " 5 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 40 25 7 2 " 5 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 40 25 7 2 " 5 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 40 25 7 2 " 5 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
40 25 7 Good resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
40 .25 5 Fair resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
65 23 2 Not recommended for
use
70 23 7 6 Discolored NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
concentrated 70 25 7 2 Attacked Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
70 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
70 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
70 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543

Acrylic
70 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Nitric Acid (cont) 70 25 7 2 Attacked Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
70 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
70 25 7 2 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
70 25 7 2 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
70 25 7 2 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
concentrated 70 25 5 Fair resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
" 70 .25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
use Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
0]20 20 8 Resistant Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
0]20 20 8 " Low stress "
0]20 20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
0]20 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
20]70 20 5 Limited resistance Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20]70 20 5 " Low stress "
20]70 20 6 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20]70 20 6 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
concd. 0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Nitrobenzene 23 2 Not recommended for
use
65 2 "
Nitrogen Dioxide 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Nitrogen Monoxide 20 8 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity

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 50
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Nitrogen Monoxide 20 8 Resistant XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
(cont) Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Nutmeg 20 8 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Oleic Acid 100 23 7 9 No visible change 0.12 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
100 23 28 9 " 0.1 "
25 7 9 20.1 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 20.1 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 20.1 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 9 20.1 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 20.1 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 9 0 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 9 0 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
.25 7 Good resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as

Acrylic
elevated
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Oleum 23 2 Not recommended for
use
65 2 "
Olive Oil 100 23 7 9 No visible change NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
100 23 28 9 " "
20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
edible grade 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
edible grade .25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
Onions 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%

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Relative Humidity, low stress
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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Outdoor West Virginia 182 6 Excellent UV 72 Impact retained is Korad; Polymer Extruded Products;
Weathering resistance; many falling dart impact Specimen: 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
years of successful measured on coated pigmented protective film over 3.2 mm
applications surface ABS substrate
" 365 5 " 65 " "
Pennsylvania 730 7 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925 for yellowness
index change
" 730 7 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925 for yellowness
index change
" 730 7 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925 for yellowness
index change
" 730 7 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925 for yellowness
index change
" 730 7 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925 for yellowness
index change
" 730 7 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925 for yellowness
index change
" 730 7 Plexiglas VH; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925 for yellowness
index change
" 730 7 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925 for yellowness
index change
" 730 7 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
According to ASTM D1925 for yellowness
index change
West Virginia 1095 4 Excellent UV 28 Impact retained is Korad; Polymer Extruded Products;
resistance; many falling dart impact Specimen: 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
years of successful measured on coated pigmented protective film over 3.2 mm
applications surface ABS substrate
Florida 1460 6 78 Acrysteel IGP; Aristech
" 1460 6 78 Acrysteel IMA; Aristech
Pennsylvania 1825 8 Light transmittance: Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
parallel - 90% total - 2.54 mm (0.1 in) thick, according to
92%; haze - 3% ASTM D542, D1003
" 1825 8 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:

Acrylic
2.54 mm (0.1 in) thick, according to
ASTM D542, D1003
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Outdoor Pennsylvania 1825 8 Light transmittance: Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Weathering (cont) parallel - 90% total - 2.54 mm (0.1 in) thick, according to
92%; haze - 3% ASTM D542, D1003
" 1825 8 Light transmittance: Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
parallel - 91% total - 2.54 mm (0.1 in) thick, according to
92%; haze - 2% ASTM D542, D1003
" 1825 8 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
2.54 mm (0.1 in) thick, according to
ASTM D542, D1003
" 1825 8 Light transmittance: Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
parallel - 90% total - 2.54 mm (0.1 in) thick, according to
92%; haze - 3% ASTM D542, D1003
" 1825 8 " Plexiglas VH; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
2.54 mm (0.1 in) thick, according to
ASTM D542, D1003
" 1825 8 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
2.54 mm (0.1 in) thick, according to
ASTM D542, D1003
" 1825 8 Light transmittance: Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
parallel - 88% total - 2.54 mm (0.1 in) thick, according to
92%; haze - 5% ASTM D542, D1003
Oxalic Acid 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Paint Thinners 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Paints acrylic 20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
cellulose 20 2 Susceptible to attack " "
oil base 20 8 Resistant " "
acrylic 20 6 Limited resistance Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
cellulosic 20 3 Susceptible to attack "
oil base 20 8 Resistant "
acrylic 20 6 Limited resistance XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
cellulosic 20 3 Susceptible to attack "

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oil base 20 8 Resistant "
 54
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Paraffin 20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Peanut Butter 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
Pepper 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Perchloric Acid 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Petroleum Ether 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
Petroleum Jelly 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
Phenol 5 23 7 9 No visible change 0.19 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
5 23 28 9 " 0.5 "
5 25 7 2 Attacked Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
5 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 2 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543

Acrylic
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Phenol (cont) 5 25 7 2 Attacked Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 2 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
5 25 7 2 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
use
Aqueous solution 5 25 2 " "
5 .25 2 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
Aqueous solution 5 .25 2 " "
5 0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
soln. 5 0 " "
20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
65 2 Not recommended for
use
Phosphoric Acid 25 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
25 65 6 Good - minor attack
85 23 6 "
85 65 5 Fair - limited use
0]10 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
0]10 20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
0]10 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Photographic Fixing photographic baths 20 8 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Baths Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
" 20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
" 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%

55
Relative Humidity, low stress
 56
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Phthalic Acid 23 6 Good - minor attack
65 5 Fair - limited use
Potassium 23 6 Good - minor attack
Bicarbonate
65 5 Fair - limited use
Potassium 23 6 Good - minor attack
Carbonate
65 5 Fair - limited use
Potassium 23 6 Good - minor attack
Dichromate
65 6 "
Potassium 20 8 Resistant Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Hydroxide Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Low stress "
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
23 5 Fair - limited use
65 2 Not recommended for
use
Potassium Nitrate 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Potassium 23 6 Good - minor attack
Permanganate
65 6 "
Potassium Sulfate 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Propylene 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
Pyridine 20 2 Susceptible to attack " "
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Salad Dressings 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:

Acrylic
Containers, bottles
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Soaps white flakes; solution 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V044; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045FH; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V052; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V811; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V825; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VM; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VMHF; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
" 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VS; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543

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 58
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Soaps (cont) white flakes; solution 1 25 7 Good resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
" 1 25 7 " Plexiglas V
" 1 .25 5 Fair resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
" 1 .25 5 " Plexiglas V; Specimen: Literature lists test
temperature as elevated
soap suds 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
" 20 8 " " Acrylite; Specimen: Molded, tested @
50% Relative Humidity
" 20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
" 20 8 " Cyrolite G20; Specimen: 50% Relative
Humidity
" 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
" 20 8 " XT; Specimen: 50% Relative Humidity,
low stress
solutions 23 7 9 No visible change 0.13 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
" 23 7 9 " 0.13 NAS 10; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm
(230.125 in), ASTM D543 discs in closed
glass jars
" 23 28 9 " 0.13 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
" 23 28 9 " 0.13 NAS 10; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm
(230.125 in), ASTM D543 discs in closed
glass jars
soln., mild dish soap ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
" ,49 8 " Acrylite FF;
Sodium 20 8 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Bicarbonate Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
23 6 Good - minor attack

Acrylic
65 5 Fair - limited use
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sodium Carbonate 2 23 7 9 No visible change 0.09 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
2 23 7 9 " 0.09 NAS 10; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm
(230.125 in), ASTM D543 discs in closed
glass jars
2 23 28 9 " 0.06 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
2 23 28 9 " 0.06 NAS 10; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm
(230.125 in), ASTM D543 discs in closed
glass jars
2 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
2 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V044; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
2 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
2 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
2 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
2 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045FH; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
2 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
2 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V052; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
2 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
2 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V811; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
2 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
2 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V825; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
2 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
2 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543

59
 60
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sodium Carbonate 2 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
(cont) In accordance with ASTM D543
2 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VM; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
2 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
2 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VMHF; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
2 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
2 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VS; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
2 25 7 Good resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
2 25 7 " Plexiglas V
2 ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
2 ,49 8 " Acrylite FF
2 .25 5 Fair resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
2 .25 5 " Plexiglas V; Specimen: Literature lists test
temperature as elevated
20 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
20 20 8 " XT; Specimen: Containers, bottles
20 23 7 9 No visible change 0.08 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
20 23 7 9 " 0.08 NAS 10; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm
(230.125 in), ASTM D543 discs in closed
glass jars
20 23 28 9 " 0.07 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
20 23 28 9 " 0.07 NAS 10; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm
(230.125 in), ASTM D543 discs in closed
glass jars
20 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V044; Specimen: In accordance

Acrylic
with ASTM D543
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sodium Carbonate 20 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
(cont) In accordance with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V045; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
20 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V045FH; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V052; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V811; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V825; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V920; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VM; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
20 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VMHF; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
20 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VS; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
20 25 7 Good resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
20 25 7 " Plexiglas V
20 ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sodium Carbonate 20 ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF
(cont)
20 .25 5 Fair resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
20 .25 5 " Plexiglas V; Specimen: Literature lists test
temperature as elevated
23 6 Good - minor attack
65 5 Fair - limited use
Sodium Chloride 10 23 7 9 No visible change 0.1 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
10 23 28 9 " 0.07 "
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
10 ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
10 .25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated

Acrylic
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sodium Chloride 23 8 Excellent resistance -
(cont) no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Sodium Cyanide 23 6 Good - minor attack
65 6 "
Sodium 23 6 "
Ferricyanide
65 6 "
Sodium Hydroxide 1 23 7 9 No visible change 0.09 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
1 23 7 9 " 0.09 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
1 23 28 9 " 0.09 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
1 23 28 9 " 0.09 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sodium Hydroxide 1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
(cont) In accordance with ASTM D543
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas
1 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
1 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas
1 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
1 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
1 ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
1 .25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
1 .25 9 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
5 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries
5 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
10 23 7 9 No visible change 0.07 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
10 23 7 9 " 0.07 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
10 23 28 9 " 0.07 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
10 23 28 9 " 0.07 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:

Acrylic
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sodium Hydroxide 10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
(cont) In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas
10 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
10 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
10 ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
10 .25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
10 .25 9 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
10 8 Acceptable as a Acrysteel IGP; Aristech
cleaner
60 23 7 9 No visible change 20.01 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
60 23 7 9 " 20.01 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
60 23 28 9 " 20.01 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
60 23 28 9 " 20.01 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
60 25 7 9 20.4 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas
60 25 7 9 20.4 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
60 25 7 9 20.4 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas
60 25 7 9 20.4 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sodium Hydroxide 60 25 7 9 20.4 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas
(cont)
60 25 7 9 20.4 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
60 25 7 9 20.4 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas
60 25 7 9 20.4 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
60 25 7 9 20.4 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas
60 25 7 9 20.4 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
60 25 7 9 20.4 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas
60 25 7 9 20.4 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
60 25 7 9 20.4 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas
60 25 7 9 20.4 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
60 25 7 9 20.2 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas
60 25 7 9 20.2 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
60 25 7 9 20.2 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas
60 25 7 9 20.2 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
60 25 7 9 20.2 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas
60 25 7 9 20.2 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
60 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
60 ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
60 .25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
60 .25 9 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
Sodium 5 23 7 9 No visible change 0.08 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
Hypochlorite 50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
5 23 28 9 " 0.07 "
5 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543

Acrylic
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sodium 5 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Hypochlorite (cont) In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
5 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
5 25 7 9 0.4 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
5 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
5 ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
5 .25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
6 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
Sodium Nitrate 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Sodium Sulfate 23 8 "
65 8 "
Soybean Oil 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
Spraylat 200 thinner 5 Not recommended as Acrysteel IGP; Aristech
a cleaner-remover
Stannic Chloride 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Sulfur Dioxide dry 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sulfur Dioxide liquid 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
(cont) Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
dry 20 8 Resistant Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
liquid 20 3 Susceptible to attack "
dry 20 8 Resistant XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
liquid 20 3 Susceptible to attack "
dry 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
moist 23 8 "
dry 65 8 "
moist 65 8 "
Sulfuric Acid 3 23 7 9 No visible change 0.1 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
3 23 7 9 " 0.1 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
3 23 28 9 " 0.07 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
3 23 28 9 " 0.07 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
3 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas
3 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas
3 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas
3 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
3 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas
3 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas
3 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas

Acrylic
3 25 7 9 0.5 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sulfuric Acid (cont) 3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas
3 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
3 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
3 ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
3 .25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
3 .25 9 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
10 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
10 65 6 Good - minor attack
20 20 8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries
20 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
30 23 7 9 No visible change 0.05 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
30 23 7 9 " 0.05 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
30 23 28 9 " 0.03 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
30 23 28 9 " 0.03 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sulfuric Acid (cont) 30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas
30 25 7 9 0.3 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
30 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
30 ,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
30 .25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
30 .25 9 " Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
78 23 2 Not recommended for
use
78 65 2 "
93 23 2 "
93 65 2 "
98 23 7 9 No visible change 20.19 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
98 23 7 9 " 20.19 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:

Acrylic
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sulfuric Acid (cont) 98 23 28 9 No visible change 20.26 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals
98 23 28 9 " 20.26 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
concentrated 98 25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas
" 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
98 25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
use
98 .25 2 " "

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sulfuric Acid (cont) 98 .25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
use Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
0]30 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries
0]30 20 8 " " Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
0]30 20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries
0]30 20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
0]30 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries
0]30 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
concd. 0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Sulfurous Acid 0]5 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
0]5 20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
0]5 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
concentrated 20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
" 20 6 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
" 20 6 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Tannic Acid 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Tartaric Acid 23 8 "
65 8 "
Tea 20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Tetrachloroethene 20 5 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity

Acrylic
20 6 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Tetrachloroethene 20 6 Limited resistance XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
(cont) Relative Humidity, low stress

Toluene 100 23 7 0 Completely dissolved NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals

100 23 7 0 " NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries
20 2 " " Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas
25 7 0 " Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Toluene (cont) 25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas
25 7 0 " Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
use
65 2 "
0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
2 Do not use as a Acrysteel IGP; Aristech
cleaner-remover
Transformer Oils 100 23 7 9 No visible change 0.03 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
100 23 28 9 " 0.03 "
ASTM D1040 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543

Acrylic
" 25 7 9 0.1 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Transformer Oils ASTM D1040 25 7 Good resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
(cont)
,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
ASTM D1040 .25 7 Good resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
Trichloroethene 23 2 Not recommended for
use
65 2 "
0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
Tricresyl Phosphate 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Triethylamine 20 8 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Trisodium 23 6 Good - minor attack
Phosphate
65 5 Fair - limited use
Turpentine 100 23 7 2 Partly dissolved NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
100 23 7 2 " NAS 10; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm
(230.125 in), ASTM D543 discs in closed
glass jars
100 23 28 2 " NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
100 23 28 2 " NAS 10; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm
(230.125 in), ASTM D543 discs in closed
glass jars
20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " " Acrylite; Specimen: Molded, tested @
50% Relative Humidity

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Conc. Temp.
Exposure medium Exp. medium note
(%) (C)
Turpentine (cont) 20
20
distilled spirit; ASTM D13 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
" 25
76
%
% Retained
Time PDL Change
Resistance note Test note Material note
(days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
8 Suitable for packaging XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Containers, bottles
8 " XT; Specimen: Containers, bottles
7 6 Crazing 0.1 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas V044; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas V045; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas V045FH; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas V052; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas V811; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas V825; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas V920; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas VM; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas VMHF; Specimen: In accordance
Acrylic
with ASTM D543
 Acrylic
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Turpentine (cont) distilled spirit; ASTM D13 25 7 6 Crazing 0.1 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 6 " 0.1 Plexiglas VS; Specimen: In accordance
with ASTM D543
" 25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
use
" 25 2 " Plexiglas V
,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
,49 8 " Acrylite FF
distilled spirit; ASTM D13 .25 2 Not recommended for Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
use Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
" .25 2 " Plexiglas V; Specimen: Literature lists test
temperature as elevated
Vegetable Oils 20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 6 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Vinegar 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Water mineral water 20 8 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
" 20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
" 20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
23 7 9 No visible change 0.11 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen:
50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543
discs in closed glass jars
23 28 9 " 0.11 "
distilled, all 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
concentrations In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543

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%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Water (cont) distilled, all 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V045FH; Rohm & Haas;
concentrations Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V052; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V811; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V825; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas V920; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VM; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
In accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 7 8 0.6 Plexiglas VMHF; Rohm & Haas;
Specimen: In accordance with ASTM
D543
" 25 7 8 0.7 Plexiglas VS; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In
accordance with ASTM D543
" 25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas
,49 8 Resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
distilled, all .25 9 Excellent resistance Plexiglas V; Rohm & Haas; Specimen:
concentrations Literature lists test temperature as
elevated
Waxes wax polish 20 5 Limited resistance Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
" 20 6 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
" 20 6 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Whitewash 20 8 Resistant Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
Wines 20 8 " Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 8 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%

Acrylic
Relative Humidity, low stress
 Methyl Methacrylate Terpolymer
%
% Retained
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Xylene 20 2 Susceptible to attack Low stress Acrylite; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
Molded, tested @ 50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " Cyrolite G20; CYRO Industries; Specimen:
50% Relative Humidity
20 3 " XT; CYRO Industries; Specimen: 50%
Relative Humidity, low stress
0 Not resistant Acrylite FF; CYRO Industries
2 Do not use as a Acrysteel IGP; Aristech
cleaner-remover
xylol 2 " "
Zinc Chloride 23 8 Excellent resistance -
no recognizable attack
65 8 "
Zinc Sulfate 23 8 "
65 8 "

1.2 Methyl Methacrylate Terpolymer

Supplier: CYRO Industries

% Retained
Exp. medium PDL
Exposure medium Resistance note Tensile Impact Material note
note # Elong.
strength strength
Gamma Radiation 7.5 megarads, 6 Color is time dependent 75.7 98.6 78.9 Cyrolite G20; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm (230.125 in) discs for yellowness
Cobalt 60 index change
2.5 megarads, 7 Turns light green; color is time dependent 93 98.6 89.5 "
Cobalt 60
5 megarads, 7 Color is time dependent 100.9 100 84.2 "
Cobalt 60
7.5 megarads, 5 " 150.9 101.5 72.2 Cyrolite G20 HIFLO; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm (230.125 in) discs for
Cobalt 60 yellowness index change
5 megarads, 7 " 72.7 100 88.9 "
Cobalt 60
2.5 megarads, 8 Turns light green; color is time dependent 93.6 100 94.4 "
Cobalt 60
" 6 Turns dark olive green; color is time dependent 163 101.3 92.9 XT 250; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm (230.125 in) discs for yellowness
index change
5 megarads, 6 Color is time dependent 153 101.3 85.7 "
Cobalt 60

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% Retained
Exp. medium PDL
Exposure medium Resistance note Tensile Impact Material note
note # Elong.
strength strength

Gamma Radiation 7.5 megarads, 7 Color is time dependent 115 101.3 78.6 XT 250; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm (230.125 in) discs for yellowness
(cont) Cobalt 60 index change
2.5 megarads, 6 Turns dark olive green; color is time dependent 138 102.7 90.5 XT 375; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm (230.125 in) discs for yellowness
Cobalt 60 index change
5 megarads, 6 Color is time dependent 161 102.7 81 "
Cobalt 60
7.5 megarads, 6 " 147 102.7 76.2 "
Cobalt 60
5 megarads, 5 " 173.7 101.5 84.2 XT X800RG; Specimen: 50.833.2 mm (230.125 in) discs for yellowness
Cobalt 60 index change
7.5 megarads, 6 " 122.5 101.5 79 "
Cobalt 60
2.5 megarads, 7 Turns dark olive green; color is time dependent 81.2 97 94.7 "
Cobalt 60
Outdoor 4 Not recommended; impact modifier will be Cyrolite; Specimen: Transparent
Weathering affected by UV light
5 Not recommended for long term outdoor use Cyrolite; Specimen: Opaque
4 Not recommended; impact modifier will be XT; Specimen: Transparent
affected by UV light
5 Not recommended for long term outdoor use XT; Specimen: Opaque

1.3 MMA Butadiene Styrene (MBS)

% Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Temp. (C) Time (days) PDL # Material note
Elong. Tensile strength Impact strength

Ethylene Oxide 12 54 0.17]0.25 9 100 91 Zylar 90; Novacor Chemicals

with 88% Freon 12 54 0.17]0.25 9 100 91 "
100 54 0.17]0.25 9 100 93 "

MMA Butadiene Styrene (MBS)

Isopropyl Alcohol 95 0.042 9 98 Zylar 94-568
95 0.042 9 95 Zylar ST 94-560
95 0.042 9 98 Zylar ST 94-561
95 0.042 9 98 Zylar ST 94-562
Lipids solution; 20%I.V. fat emulsion 23 1 9 100 Zylar 93-546
" 23 1 9 96 Zylar ST 94-560
" 23 1 9 100 "
Toothpaste Arm & Hammer dental care 6 83 Zylar 93-546
" 8 108 Zylar ST 94-560
 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
1.4 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength

Accelerated Outdoor EMMAQUA-Arizona, 365 7 Aristech 300; Aristech; Specimen:

Weathering specimens track sun, 3.2 mm (0.125 in) nominal
1 yr. = 4 yrs. normal caliper, continuous cast
exposure
" 365 7 Aristech GPA; Aristech; Specimen:
3.2 mm (0.125 in) nominal
caliper, continuous cast
" 365 7 Aristech GPA; Aristech; Specimen:
5.6 mm (0.22 in) nominal caliper,
continuous cast
" 365 8 Data from Aristech Lucite L; DuPont; Specimen:
literature 3.2 mm (0.125 in) nominal
caliper, continuous cast
" 365 6 " Polycast; Specimen: 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) nominal caliper, cell
cast
Accelerated carbon arc Weather- 125 9 Retains 99% of light 106 100 Aristech 300; Aristech; Specimen:
Weathering Ometer transmission 3.2 mm (0.125 in) nominal
caliper, continuous cast
" 125 9 " 100 97.5 Aristech GPA; Aristech; Specimen:
3.2 mm (0.125 in) nominal
caliper, continuous cast
" 125 9 " 101 103 Aristech GPA; Aristech; Specimen:
5.6 mm (0.22 in) nominal caliper,
continuous cast
" 125 7 Retains 99% of light 103 72 Lucite L; DuPont; Specimen:
transmission; data from 3.2 mm (0.125 in) nominal
Aristech literature caliper, continuous cast
" 125 5 " 89 74 Polycast; Specimen: 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) nominal caliper, cell
cast
9 Exposure shows no Acrylite; CYRO Industries
yellowing and
insignificant property
loss
Acetaldehyde 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Acetic Acid 5 23 7 8 0.7 Chemical resistance Acrylite H-12; CYRO Industries
per ASTM D543

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%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Acetic Acid (cont) 5 23 7 8 0.7 Chemical resistance Acrylite H-15; CYRO Industries
per ASTM D543
5 23 7 8 0.7 " Acrylite M-30; CYRO Industries
5 25 7 9 0.4 Aristech GPA; Aristech
5 25 7 9 0.5 Aristech I-300; Aristech
10 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI
10 23 8 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
,25 5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
.25 0 Not resistant "
23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI
23 2 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
glacial 23 2 " Diakon; ICI
" 23 2 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Acetic Anhydride 23 5 Some attack but only "
slight reduction in
mechanical properties
Acetone 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance "
25 0.6 6 Cleaned by application Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
of a mild abrasive 2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
25 7 0 Dissolved Aristech GPA; Aristech
25 7 4 Rubbery; swollen Aristech I-300; Aristech
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
8 No stain per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech;

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

Z124.1-1987 Specimen: Uncovered specimen
4 Stained and required Aristech I-300; Aristech;
sanding to remove per Specimen: Covered samples
ANSI Z124.1-1987
6 Superficial stain only per Aristech I-300; Aristech
ANSI Z124.1-1971
8 No stain per ANSI Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Z124.1-1987 Specimen: Uncovered specimen
5 Stained and required Aristech S-300; Aristech;
sanding to remove per Specimen: Covered samples
ANSI Z124.1-1987
 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Acetonitrile 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Acetophenone 23 2 " "
Aircraft Fuels 100 octane 23 5 Some attack but only "
slight reduction in
mechanical properties
Alcohols ,30 5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
concentrated 0 Not resistant "
2 Poor resistance RTP 1800; RTP Company
Allyl Alcohol 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Aluminum Alum 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Aluminum Chloride 9 " "
Aluminum Oxalate 9 " "
Aluminum Potassium saturated solution 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
Sulfate unstressed samples
Aluminum Sulfate 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Ammonia 10 8 No stain per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Z124.1-1987 Specimen: Covered samples
10 8 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
10 8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
10 8 No stain per ANSI Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Z124.1-1987 Specimen: Covered samples
10 8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
0.88 relative density 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
solution unstressed samples
liquefied 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance "
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
aqueous 5 Limited resistance "
Ammonium Chloride saturated solution 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
" 23 8 " Diakon; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Ammonium Hydroxide 10 23 7 8 0.7 Chemical resistance Acrylite H-12; CYRO Industries
per ASTM D543
10 23 7 8 0.7 " Acrylite H-15; CYRO Industries

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%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Ammonium Hydroxide 10 23 7 8 0.7 Chemical resistance Acrylite M-30; CYRO Industries
(cont) per ASTM D543
10 25 7 9 0.4 Aristech GPA; Aristech
10 25 7 9 0.5 Aristech I-300; Aristech
Ammonium Sulfate 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Amyl Acetate 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
23 2 " Diakon; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
25 0.6 8 Sample unaffected Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
25 0.6 8 " " Aristech I-300;
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
8 No stain per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Z124.1-1987 Specimen: Covered samples
8 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
8 No stain per ANSI Aristech I-300; Specimen: Covered
Z124.1-1987 samples
8 " Aristech I-300; Specimen:
Uncovered specimen
8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300;
Z124.1-1971
8 No stain per ANSI Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Z124.1-1987 Specimen: Covered samples

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
8 " Aristech S-300; Specimen:
Covered samples
8 " Aristech S-300; Specimen:
Uncovered specimen
Amyl Alcohol 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
23 2 " Diakon; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Aniline 23 2 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Aniline (cont) 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Animal Oils 9 Resistant "
Aniseed 9 " "
Anthracene solution in paraffin 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Arsenic 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Bay Leaves 9 " "
Beer 9 " "
Beet Juice 8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
Benzaldehyde 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Benzene 23 Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance "
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Aristech I-300; Aristech
6 Superficial stain only per "
ANSI Z124.1-1971
Benzoyl Chloride 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Benzyl Alcohol 23 2 " "
Bleach hypochlorite 25 0.6 6 Cleaned by application Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
of a mild abrasive 2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
hypochlorite 6 Superficial stain only per Aristech I-300; Aristech
ANSI Z124.1-1971
Bleach Powder solution ,20 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
9 " "
Bluing 25 0.6 6 Cleaned by application Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
of a mild abrasive 2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
6 Superficial stain only per "
ANSI Z124.1-1971

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%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Bromine 5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
0 Not resistant "
1-Bromonaphthalene 9 Resistant "
Butyl Acetate 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Butyl Acetyl 23 5 Some attack but only "
Ricinoleate slight reduction in
mechanical properties
Butyl Alcohol n-butyl alcohol 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance "
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Butyl Chloride n-butyl chloride 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Butyl Lactate 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Butyl Stearate 23 5 Some attack but only Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
slight reduction in unstressed samples
mechanical properties
Butyraldehyde 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance "
Butyric Acid ,5 5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
n-butyric acid; 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
concentrated unstressed samples
Calcium Chloride saturated solution 23 8 Satisfactory resistance "
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Calcium Hypochlorite 9 " "
Carbon Bisulfide 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Carbon Dioxide 9 Resistant "

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

Carbon Tetrachloride 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
25 7 9 0.03 Aristech GPA; Aristech
25 7 9 0 Aristech I-300; Aristech
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
Cetavlon aqueous solution 1 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
in 5% ethyl alcohol/ 1 23 8 " "
aqueous solution
aqueous solution 10 23 8 " "
 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Chlorinated 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Hydrocarbons
Chlorine aqueous solution 2 23 5 Some attack but only Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
slight reduction in unstressed samples
mechanical properties
5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
aqueous 5 " "
liquid 0 Not resistant "
Chlorobenzene 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Chloroethyl Ether 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Chloroform 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Chlorophenol 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Chromic Acid 10 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance "
saturated solution 23 2 " "
5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Cinnamon 9 Resistant "
Citric Acid 10 25 7 9 0.3 Aristech GPA; Aristech
10 25 7 9 0.4 Aristech I-300; Aristech
10 8 No stain per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Z124.1-1987 Specimen: Covered samples
10 8 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
10 8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Covered samples
10 8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
19 8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
,20 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
saturated solution 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
25 0.6 8 Sample unaffected Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass

87
 88
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Cloves 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Coffee 9 Resistant "
8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
Cooking Oils 5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Cresol 0 Not resistant "
Cyclohexane 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Cyclohexanol 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
23 2 " Diakon; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Cyclohexanone 23 2 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Cyclohexene 23 2 " "
Decahydronaphthalene decahydronaphthalene 23 2 " "
Detergents solutions 23 7 8 0.7 Chemical resistance Acrylite H-12; CYRO Industries
per ASTM D543
" 23 7 8 0.7 " Acrylite H-12;
" 23 7 8 0.7 " Acrylite H-15; CYRO Industries
" 23 7 8 0.7 " Acrylite H-15;
" 23 7 8 0.7 " Acrylite M-30; CYRO Industries
" 23 7 8 0.7 " Acrylite M-30;
soapless 8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
" 8 " Aristech I-300;

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

Diacetone Alcohol 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Dialkyl Phthalate 23 5 Some attack but only Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
slight reduction in unstressed samples
mechanical properties
Dialkyl Sebacate 23 5 " "
Diamyl Phthalate 5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
1,2-Dibromoethane 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Dibutyl Phthalate 23 5 Some attack but only Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
slight reduction in unstressed samples
mechanical properties
23 5 " Diakon; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Dibutyl Sebacate 23 5 Some attack but only Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
slight reduction in unstressed samples
mechanical properties
25 7 9 20.1 Aristech GPA; Aristech
25 7 9 0 Aristech I-300; Aristech
1,2-Dichloroethane 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
25 0.6 3 Surface attacked Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
25 7 0 Dissolved Aristech GPA; Aristech
25 7 4 Rubbery; swollen Aristech I-300; Aristech
Diesel Fuels diesel oil 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Diethyl Ether 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance "
Diethylene Dioxide 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Diethylene Glycol 9 Resistant "
Dinonyl Phthalate 23 5 Some attack but only Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
slight reduction in unstressed samples
mechanical properties
Dioctyl Phthalate 23 5 " "
Dioctyl Sebacate 23 5 " "
Disinfectants such as 3% phenol 25 0.6 6 Cleaned by application Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
solution of a mild abrasive 2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
Dyes 25 0.6 6 " " "
6 Superficial stain only per "
ANSI Z124.1-1971
Epichlorohydrin 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Ethers 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries

89
 90
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Ethyl Acetate 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
25 0.6 6 Cleaned by application Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
of a mild abrasive 2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
25 7 0 Dissolved Aristech GPA; Aristech
25 7 4 Rubbery; swollen Aristech I-300; Aristech
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
4 Stained and required Aristech I-300; Aristech;
phenol solution to Specimen: Covered samples
remove per ANSI
Z124.1-1987
4 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
6 Superficial stain only per Aristech I-300; Aristech
ANSI Z124.1-1971
5 Stained and required Aristech S-300; Aristech;
phenol solution to Specimen: Covered samples
remove per ANSI
Z124.1-1987
5 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
Ethyl Alcohol 10 23 6 Short term contact Diakon; ICI
satisfactory; not
recommended for
prolonged contact
10 23 6 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
50 23 7 4 2.5 Chemical resistance Acrylite H-12; CYRO Industries
per ASTM D543

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

50 23 7 4 2.3 " Acrylite H-15; CYRO Industries
50 23 7 3 3.4 " Acrylite M-30; CYRO Industries
50 23 5 Some attack but only Diakon; ICI
slight reduction in
mechanical properties
50 23 5 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
50 25 7 7 0.8 Aristech GPA; Aristech
50 25 7 5 1.7 Aristech I-300; Aristech
95 25 7 6 1.4 Aristech GPA; Aristech
 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Ethyl Alcohol (cont) 95 25 7 6 1.1 Aristech I-300; Aristech
,30 5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
.30 0 Not resistant "
23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI
23 2 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
ethanol 8 No stain per ANSI "
Z124.1-1987
" 8 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Covered samples
" 8 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
" 8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech
" 8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Covered samples
" 8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
Ethyl Bromide 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Ethyl Butyrate 0 " "
Ethylene Glycol 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Ethylene Oxide 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
23 5 Some attack but only "
slight reduction in
mechanical properties
dry 23 8 Satisfactory resistance "
moist 23 5 Some attack but only "
slight reduction in
mechanical properties
Ferric Chloride aqueous 10 23 8 Satisfactory resistance "
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Ferric Sulfate 9 " "
Formaldehyde aqueous 40 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples

91
 92
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Formic Acid 10 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
90 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance "
,20 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
.40 0 Not resistant "
20]40 5 Limited resistance "
Fruit Juices 9 Resistant "
Fuels motor fuel with 0 Not resistant "
benzene
motor fuel without 5 Limited resistance "
benzene
5 Fair resistance RTP 1800; RTP Company
Gamma Radiation 2.5 megarads, Cobalt 60 7 Turns yellow; color is 98.6 97.9 Acrylite H-15; CYRO Industries;
time dependent Specimen: 50.833.2 mm
(230.125 in) discs for yellowness
index change
5 megarads, Cobalt 60 7 Color is time dependent 101.4 86.5 "
7.5 megarads, Cobalt 60 4 " 84.1 64.6 "
7 Good resistance RTP 1800; RTP Company
Gasoline or naphtha 25 0.6 8 Sample unaffected Aristech I-300; Aristech
" 25 0.6 8 " Per ASTM D-1300; "
2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
heptane 25 7 9 0 Aristech GPA; Aristech
" 25 7 9 0 Aristech I-300; Aristech
8 Unaffected per ANSI "
Z124.1-1971

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

Gentian Violet 6 Superficial stain only per "
ANSI Z124.1-1971
Glycerin 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Glycols 9 " "
Heptane 9 " "
Hexane 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Honey pure 9 " "
 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Hydrocarbons 2 Poor resistance RTP 1800; RTP Company
Hydrochloric Acid 10 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI
10 23 8 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
10 25 7 9 0.3 Aristech GPA; Aristech
10 25 7 9 0.4 Aristech I-300; Aristech
concentrated 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI
" 23 8 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Hydrocyanic Acid 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Hydrofluoric Acid ,20 5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
concentrated 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Hydrofluoroboric Acid 23 5 Some attack but only "
slight reduction in
mechanical properties
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 25 7 9 0.4 Aristech GPA; Aristech
3 25 7 8 0.6 Aristech I-300; Aristech
3 8 No stain per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Z124.1-1987 Specimen: Covered samples
3 8 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
3 8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Covered samples
3 8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
90 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
,40 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
.40 5 Limited resistance "
10 vols 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
25 0.6 6 Cleaned by application Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
of a mild abrasive 2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
6 Superficial stain only per "
ANSI Z124.1-1971

93
 94
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Inks washable 25 0.6 8 Sample unaffected Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
" 8 Unaffected per ANSI "
Z124.1-1971
Insect Spray fly spray 8 " "
Iodine solution, 1% in alcohol 1 25 0.6 6 Cleaned by application Per ASTM D-1300; "
of a mild abrasive 2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
tincture 5 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
9 Resistant "
solution 6 Superficial stain only per Aristech I-300; Aristech
ANSI Z124.1-1971
Iranoline 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Iron Perchloride 23 5 Some attack but only "
slight reduction in
mechanical properties
Isopropyl Alcohol 10 23 5 " "
50 23 5 " "
isopropanol 99 25 7 9 0.1 Aristech GPA; Aristech
" 99 25 7 9 20.2 Aristech I-300; Aristech
23 5 Some attack but only Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
slight reduction in unstressed samples
mechanical properties
5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
isopropanol 8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

Z124.1-1971
Lacquer Thinners 25 0.6 6 Cleaned by application Per ASTM D-1300; "
of a mild abrasive 2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
25 7 0 Dissolved Aristech GPA; Aristech
25 7 9 0.3 Aristech I-300; Aristech
6 Superficial stain only per "
ANSI Z124.1-1971
Lactic Acid 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Lactic Acid Butyl Ester 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Lanolin 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Lipstick 8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
Liqueur ,30 5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Lye Solution 1 8 No stain per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Z124.1-1987 Specimen: Covered samples
" 1 8 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
" 1 8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Covered samples
" 1 8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
6 Superficial stain only per Aristech I-300; Aristech
ANSI Z124.1-1971
Magnesium Chloride 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Magnesium Sulfate 9 " "
Manganese Sulfate 9 " "
m-Cresol 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Mercurochrome Solution 25 0.6 6 Cleaned by application Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
of a mild abrasive 2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
6 Superficial stain only per "
ANSI Z124.1-1971
Mercury 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Methane 9 " "
Methyl Alcohol 10 23 Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
10 23 8 Satisfactory resistance "
50 23 "
50 23 5 Some attack but only "
slight reduction in
mechanical properties
99 25 7 1 8.1 Aristech GPA; Aristech
99 25 7 1 17.6 Aristech I-300; Aristech
,30 5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries

95
 96
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Methyl Alcohol (cont) .30 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
23 Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance "
25 0.6 Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
25 0.6 8 Sample unaffected " "
"
8 Unaffected per ANSI "
Z124.1-1971
Methyl Benzoate 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Methyl Chloride 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Methyl Cyclohexanol 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 25 0.6 6 Cleaned by application Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
of a mild abrasive 2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Methyl Naphthalene 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Methyl Salicylate 23 2 " "
Methylamine 23 8 Satisfactory resistance "
Methylene Dichloride 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance "
Metoquinone 23 8 Satisfactory resistance "

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

Milk chocolate milk 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Mineral Oils 9 " "
Mineral Spirits 0 Not resistant "
Moth Spray 25 0.6 8 Sample unaffected Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
8 Unaffected per ANSI "
Z124.1-1971
Nail Polish 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Nail Polish Remover 0 " "
 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Naphtha 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
23 2 " Diakon; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
petroleum 8 No stain per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Z124.1-1987 Specimen: Covered samples
" 8 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
" 8 " Aristech I-300; Specimen: Covered
samples
" 8 " Aristech I-300; Specimen:
Uncovered specimen
" 8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Covered samples
" 8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
" 8 " Aristech S-300; Specimen:
Covered samples
" 8 " Aristech S-300; Specimen:
Uncovered specimen
Naphthalene crystals 23 5 Some attack but only Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
slight reduction in unstressed samples
mechanical properties
crystals, saturated 23 5 " "
solution in paraffin
Natural Gas 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Nickel Sulfate 9 " "
Nitric Acid 10 23 7 8 0.7 Chemical resistance Acrylite H-12; CYRO Industries
per ASTM D543
10 23 7 8 0.7 "
10 23 7 8 0.7 Acrylite H-15; CYRO Industries
10 23 7 8 0.7 Chemical resistance "
per ASTM D543
10 23 7 8 0.7 Acrylite M-30; CYRO Industries
10 23 7 8 0.7 Chemical resistance "
per ASTM D543
10 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
10 25 7 9 0.3 Aristech GPA; Aristech
10 25 7 9 0.4 Aristech I-300; Aristech

97
 98
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Nitric Acid (cont) ,20 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
.70 0 Not resistant "
20]70 5 Limited resistance "
Nitrobenzene 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Nitrogen Dioxide 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Nitrogen Monoxide 9 " "
Nutmeg 9 " "
Octane n-octane 23 5 Some attack but only Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
slight reduction in unstressed samples
mechanical properties
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Oleic Acid 25 7 9 0 Aristech GPA; Aristech
25 7 9 0 Aristech I-300; Aristech
Olive Oil 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
Onions 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Outdoor Weathering Florence, Kentucky; 730 7 Aristech 300; Aristech; Specimen:
45 degrees south 3.2 mm (0.125 in) nominal
caliper, continuous cast
" 730 7 Aristech GPA; Aristech; Specimen:
5.6 mm (0.22 in) nominal caliper,
continuous cast
" 730 7 Aristech GPA; Aristech; Specimen:
3.2 mm (0.125 in) nominal
caliper, continuous cast

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

" 730 8 Data from Aristech Lucite L; DuPont; Specimen:
literature 3.2 mm (0.125 in) nominal
caliper, continuous cast
" 730 6 " Polycast; Specimen: 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) nominal caliper, cell
cast
9 Years of exposure show Acrylite; CYRO Industries
no yellowing and
insignificant property
loss
Oxalic Acid Saturated solution 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Paints acrylic 5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
cellulose 0 Not resistant "
pure oil 9 Resistant "
Paraffin medicinal 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
5 Limited resistance ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Pepper 9 Resistant "
Perchloroethylene 5 Limited resistance "
0 Not resistant "
Petroleum 5 Limited resistance "
Petroleum Ether 100]120 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Petroleum Spirits white spirits 23 8 " "
Phenol 3 25 0.6 6 Cleaned by application Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
of a mild abrasive 2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
solution 3 25 0.6 6 " " "
3 6 Superficial stain only per "
ANSI Z124.1-1971
5 25 7 2 Attacked; colored Aristech GPA; Aristech
solution 5 25 7 2 " "
5 25 7 2 " Aristech I-300; Aristech
solution 5 25 7 2 " "
5 4 Stained and required Aristech I-300; Aristech;
sanding to remove per Specimen: Covered samples
ANSI Z124.1-1987
5 4 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
solution 5 4 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Covered samples
" 5 4 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
5 5 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Covered samples
5 5 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
solution 5 5 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Covered samples

99
 100
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Phenol (cont) solution 5 5 Stained and required Aristech S-300; Aristech;
sanding to remove per Specimen: Uncovered specimen
ANSI Z124.1-1987
23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Phenol Resins 0 " "
Phosphates 9 Resistant "
Phosphoric Acid 10 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
95 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance "
,20 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Phosphorus white 0 Not resistant "
Phosphorus Trichloride 0 " "
Photographic Fixing 9 Resistant "
Baths
Piperidine 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Polypropylene Adipate 23 8 Satisfactory resistance "
Polypropylene Laurate 23 8 " "
Polypropylene 23 8 " "
Sebacate
Potash caustic 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Potassium Carbonate 9 " "
Potassium Chlorate saturated solution 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Potassium Cyanide 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

Potassium Dichromate 10 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Potassium Hydroxide saturated solution 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
solution 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Potassium Nitrate 9 " "
Potassium 0.1 N solution 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
Permanganate unstressed samples
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Propylene 9 " "
 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Pyridine 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Salts common 9 Resistant "
Sebacic Acid 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Shoe Polish 8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
Silicon Tetrachloride 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Silicone Oil 5 Limited resistance "
Silicones F110 23 5 Some attack but only Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
slight reduction in unstressed samples
mechanical properties
F130 23 5 " "
M441 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance "
R220 23 5 Some attack but only "
slight reduction in
mechanical properties
Silver Nitrate 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Silver Protein such as 20% argyrol 25 0.6 8 Sample unaffected Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
mild 8 Unaffected per ANSI "
Z124.1-1971
Soaps household, and washing 25 0.6 8 Sample unaffected Per ASTM D-1300; "
powders 2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
" 25 0.6 8 " " Aristech I-300;
household; solution 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
solution; household 9 " "
household 8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
" 8 " Aristech I-300;
Sodium Bicarbonate 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Sodium Bisulfate 8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
Sodium Bisulfite 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Sodium Carbonate 2 25 7 9 0.4 Aristech GPA; Aristech
2 25 7 9 0.4 Aristech GPA;

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%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sodium Carbonate 2 25 7 9 0.5 Aristech I-300; Aristech
(cont)
2 25 7 9 0.5 Aristech I-300;
saturated solution 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
" 23 8 " Diakon; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Sodium Chlorate saturated solution 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Sodium Chloride 10 23 7 8 0.6 Chemical resistance Acrylite H-12; CYRO Industries
per ASTM D543
10 23 7 8 0.6 " Acrylite H-15; CYRO Industries
10 23 7 8 0.6 " Acrylite M-30; CYRO Industries
10 25 7 9 0.3 Aristech GPA; Aristech
10 25 7 9 0.4 Aristech I-300; Aristech
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Sodium Hydroxide 1 25 7 9 0.4 Aristech GPA; Aristech
1 25 7 9 0.5 Aristech I-300; Aristech
10 23 7 8 0.6 Chemical resistance Acrylite H-12; CYRO Industries
per ASTM D543
10 23 7 8 0.6 " Acrylite H-15; CYRO Industries
10 23 7 8 0.6 " Acrylite M-30; CYRO Industries
10 25 7 9 0.3 Aristech GPA; Aristech
10 25 7 9 0.4 Aristech I-300; Aristech
saturated solution 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

" 23 8 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
aqueous 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Sodium Hypochlorite 10% chlorine 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
8 No stain per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Z124.1-1987 Specimen: Covered samples
8 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Covered samples
 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sodium Hypochlorite 8 No stain per ANSI Aristech S-300; Aristech;
(cont) Z124.1-1987 Specimen: Uncovered specimen
Sodium Sulfate 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Sodium Sulfide 9 " "
Sodium Thiosulfate aqueous solution 40 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
" 40 23 8 " Diakon; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Solvents organic 2 Poor resistance RTP 1800; RTP Company
Stannous Chloride 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Stearic Acid 9 " "
Strong Acids 2 Poor resistance RTP 1800; RTP Company
Strong Alkalis 5 Fair resistance "
Sulfur 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Sulfur Dioxide dry 0 Not resistant "
liquid 0 " "
Sulfuric Acid 3 23 7 8 0.7 Chemical resistance Acrylite H-12; CYRO Industries
per ASTM D543
3 23 7 8 0.7 " Acrylite H-15; CYRO Industries
3 23 7 8 0.7 " Acrylite M-30; CYRO Industries
3 25 7 9 0.4 Aristech GPA; Aristech
3 25 7 9 0.5 Aristech I-300; Aristech
10 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI
10 23 8 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
30 23 7 9 0.5 Chemical resistance Acrylite H-12; CYRO Industries
per ASTM D543
30 23 7 9 0.5 " Acrylite H-15; CYRO Industries
30 23 7 9 0.4 " Acrylite M-30; CYRO Industries
30 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI
30 23 8 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
30 25 7 9 0.2 Aristech GPA; Aristech
30 25 7 9 0.3 Aristech I-300; Aristech
98 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI

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%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Sulfuric Acid (cont) 98 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
,30 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Sulfurous Acid ,5 9 " "
concentrated 5 Limited resistance "
Sulfuryl Chloride 9 Resistant "
Tartaric Acid saturated solution 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Tea 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
Tetrachloroethene 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Tetrahydrofuran 23 2 " "
Tetrahydronaphthalene Tetraline 23 2 " "
Thionyl Chloride 0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Toluene 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI
23 2 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
25 0.6 6 Cleaned by application Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
of a mild abrasive 2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
25 7 5 Dissolved 0 Aristech GPA; Aristech
25 7 9 0 Aristech I-300; Aristech
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
4 Stained and required Aristech I-300; Aristech
phenol solution to

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

remove per ANSI
Z124.1-1987
4 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Covered samples
4 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
6 Superficial stain only per Aristech I-300; Aristech
ANSI Z124.1-1971
5 Stained and required Aristech S-300; Aristech
phenol solution to
remove per ANSI
Z124.1-1987
 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Toluene (cont) 5 Stained and required Aristech S-300; Aristech;
phenol solution to Specimen: Covered samples
remove per ANSI
Z124.1-1987
5 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
Transformer Oils 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Trichloroacetic Acid 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Trichloroethane 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Trichloroethene 23 2 " Diakon; ICI
23 2 " Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Tricresyl Phosphate 23 2 " "
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Triethylamine 9 Resistant "
Trisodium Phosphate 25 0.6 8 Sample unaffected Per ASTM D-1300; Aristech I-300; Aristech
2]3 drops applied
and covered with
watch glass
8 Unaffected per ANSI "
Z124.1-1971
Trixylenyl Phosphate 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
Turpentine 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Urea 6 8 No stain per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Z124.1-1987 Specimen: Covered samples
6 8 " Aristech I-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
6 8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Covered samples
6 8 " Aristech S-300; Aristech;
Specimen: Uncovered specimen
6.6 8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
Uric Acid ,20 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Urine 9 " "
UV Radiation 7 Good resistance RTP 1800; RTP Company

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%
% Retained
Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) # Tensile Impact
Weight
strength strength
Vegetable Oils 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Vinegar 9 " "
8 Unaffected per ANSI Aristech I-300; Aristech
Z124.1-1971
Water 23 8 Satisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
distilled, all 25 7 9 0.4 Aristech GPA; Aristech
concentrations
" 25 7 9 0.5 Aristech I-300; Aristech
9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
mineral 9 " "
Waxes Polishes 5 Limited resistance "
Weak Acids 2 Poor resistance RTP 1800; RTP Company
Weak Alkalis 7 Good resistance "
Whitewash 9 Resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Wines 9 " "
Xylene 23 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Diakon; ICI; Specimen: Small,
unstressed samples
0 Not resistant ACRYLITE PLUS; CYRO Industries
Zinc Sulfate aqueous 9 Resistant "
solid 9 " "

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

Part 2: Acrylonitrile Polymers

2. Acrylonitrile Polymers
Chapter Outline:
2.1 Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)
2.2 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

2.1 Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight

Acetaldehyde 23 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
softened; ballooned capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 4 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Acetic Acid 5 23 3 Good resistance; satisfactory 24.36 " "
for 16 to 20 weeks
5 38 3 " 29.01 " "
25 23 4 " 23.33 " "
25 38 3 " 28.56 " "
99 23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.38 " "
satisfactory @ 1 year
99 38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less " "
than 16 weeks
99.8 23 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; slight 20.38 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
frost
99.8 23 365 8 " 20.38 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
99.8 38 84 2 Test failed; frost; softened Barex 210; BP Chemicals
99.8 38 84 2 " Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
Acetic Anhydride 23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 3 " " "

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Acetone 23 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Acrylonitrile 23 0]112 0 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
dissolved bottle capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 0 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
dissolved bottle capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Allyl Alcohol 23 9 Excellent resistance; 10.55 " "
satisfactory @ 1 year
38 7 " 12.96 " "
Ammonium 1 23 365 2 24.74 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
Hydroxide capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
1 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 24.74 "
appearance
1 23 6 Excellent resistance; 24.74 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

1 38 112]140 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
1 38 112]140 6 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; "
slightly yellow
1 38 5 Good resistance; satisfactory 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
for 16 to 20 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
5 23 365 3 23.97 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
5 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.97 "
appearance
5 23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.97 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
 Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Ammonium 5 38 0]112 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
Hydroxide (cont) capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
5 38 0]112 3 Test failed in ,16 weeks; "
amber; softened
5 38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
10 23 365 3 23.75 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.75 "
appearance
10 23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.75 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
10 38 365 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 38 365 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; "
yellowed; softened
10 38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Amyl Alcohol 23 9 Excellent resistance; 10.41 " "
satisfactory @ 1 year
38 7 " 11.63 " "
Aniline 23 1 0 Test failed; soft; frost @ 1 day Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 1 0 Test failed; frost; broke Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Barium Hydroxide saturated 23 6 Excellent resistance; 24.12 " "
satisfactory @ 1 year
" 38 5 " 28.50 " "
saturated 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 24.12 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
" 38 365 4 " 28.5 "

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Benzaldehyde 23 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
softened; top concave capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Benzene 23 365 6 21.06 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.06 "
appearance
23 8 Excellent resistance; 21.06 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 1 26.39 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 365 4 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 26.39 "
appearance
38 5 Excellent resistance; 26.39 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Benzoyl Peroxide 23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less " "
than 16 weeks
23 9 Excellent resistance; 10.20 " "
satisfactory @ 1 year
Bleach sodium hypochlorite 5.25 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.2 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
27.28

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

" 5.25 38 112]140 3 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; "
cloudy; round bottom
Brake Fluids Atlas 450 23 364 8 No change 10.80 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 20 oz
" 38 364 7 " 12.79 " "
Mobil 38 364 7 " 12.68 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
Butyl Acetate 23 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.42 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.42 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.91 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
 Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Butyl Acetate (cont) 38 8 Excellent resistance; 20.91 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Butyl Acrylate n-butyl acrylate 23 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.29 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.29 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
n-butyl acrylate 38 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.44 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 9 Excellent resistance; 20.44 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Butyl Alcohol n-butanol 23 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 0.34 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 10.34 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
n-butanol 38 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 2.43 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 7 Excellent resistance; 12.43 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Butyl Carbitol 2(2-butoxyethyloxy) 23 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 0.67 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
Acetate ethyl acetate appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 10.67 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
2(2-butoxyethyloxy) 38 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 0.89 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
ethyl acetate appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 8 Excellent resistance; 10.89 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Butyl Cellosolve ethylene glycol 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 1.02 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
monobutyl ether appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
" 23 365 7 " 1.02 Barex 210; Specimen: 6 oz bottles, capped, per
method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
" 38 365 6 " 2.56 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
" 38 365 6 " 2.56 Barex 210; Specimen: 6 oz bottles, capped, per
method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
Butyl Cellosolve 23 365 8 " 0.39 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
Acetate capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Butyl Cellosolve 23 9 Excellent resistance; 10.39 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
Acetate (cont) satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 0.55 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 9 Excellent resistance; 10.55 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Butyl Ether 23 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.31 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.31 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Calcium Chloride 23 8 " 21.48 " "
38 8 " 21.41 " "
Calcium Hydroxide saturated 23 6 " 24.19 " "
" 38 5 " 29.13 " "
saturated solution 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 24.19 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
" 38 365 4 " 29.13 "
Calcium 23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.20 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
Hypochlorite satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 8 " 10.91 " "
Carbon Bisulfite 23 2 Poor resistance; failure @ less 236.80 " "
than 16 weeks
38 2 " 276.93 " "
Carbon Tetrachloride 23 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 22.8 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

23 7 Excellent resistance; 22.80 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 24.66 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 6 Excellent resistance; 24.66 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Cellosolve ethylene glycol 23 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 1.73 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
monoethyl ether appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
" 38 365 5 " 4.08 "
Cellosolve Acetate 23 365 8 " 0.37 "
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Cellosolve Acetate 23 9 Excellent resistance; 10.37 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
(cont) satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 0.79 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 8 Excellent resistance; 10.79 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Chlorobenzene 23 7 " 21.51 " "
38 6 " 23.01 " "
Chloroform 23 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Chromic Acid 40 23 2 2 Test failed; softened; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
discolored capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
40 23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Citric Acid 10 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.45 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.45 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
10 38 365 1 Satisfactory @ 1 year; slight 28.79 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 38 5 Excellent resistance; 28.79 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Cleaners Plastikote Choke & 23 56 9 No change 10.15 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
Cart
Aviex carburetor 38 30 9 " 20.28 " "
cleaner
Mirachem 38 30 7 " 22.24 " "
automotive cleaner
100A
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Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Cresol mixture of ortho, 23 56 2 Test failed; softened; cracking Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
meta & para capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
mixture of ortho, 38 56 2 Test failed; softened; cracking Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
meta & para capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Cyclohexanone 23 365 7 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; 0.15 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
slight frost capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 7 Good resistance; satisfactory 10.15 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
for 16 to 20 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Daquiri cocktail 5 540 8 No change 20.99 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
" 23 540 7 " 22.84 " "
" 38 540 1 Caved in 211.40 " "
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 23 365 9 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.24 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.24 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.79 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

38 8 Excellent resistance; 20.79 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 23 365 9 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.18 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.18 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.08 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 8 Excellent resistance; 21.08 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
1,2-Dichloroethane 23 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; rubbery capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Diesel Fuel Martek 38 30 9 No change 20.01 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
Conditioner
Diesel Fuels Armonol diesel fuel 38 7 5 Softened; misshaped 21.13 " "
treatment
Diethanolamine 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 3.04 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 6 Excellent resistance; 13.04 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 4 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 9.34 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 5 Excellent resistance; 19.34 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Diethyl Ether 23 84 8 Satisfactory resistance Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
Diethyl Ketone 23 9 Excellent resistance; 10.19 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less " "
than 16 weeks
Diethylacetamide 23 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 3 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
broke capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Diethylamine 23 365 9 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 0.14 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity

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Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Diethylamine (cont) 23 9 Excellent resistance; 10.14 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 112]140 4 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; 22.65 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
rounded bottom capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 4 Good resistance; satisfactory 22.65 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
for 16 to 20 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Diethylene Dioxide 23 5 " " "
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less " "
than 16 weeks
Diethylene Glycol 2,2-dihydroxyl 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 1.11 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
diethyl ether appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 8 Excellent resistance; 11.11 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
2,2-dihydroxyl 38 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 2.2 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
diethyl ether appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 7 Excellent resistance; 12.20 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Diethylformamide 23 0]112 0 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
dissolved bottle capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 0 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
dissolved bottle capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

Diisobutyl Ketone 23 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.29 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.29 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.36 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 9 Excellent resistance; 20.36 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Dimethylacetamide 23 0]112 0 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
dissolved bottle capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Dimethylacetamide 23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
(cont) than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 0 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
dissolved bottle capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
1,4-Dioxane 23 112]140 4 Satisfactory for 16 to 20 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
weeks; crazing; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; "
frost; softened
Dishwashing Electrasol 1 23 360 6 No change 23.51 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
Detergents
Joy 1 23 360 6 " 23.68 " "
Electrasol 1 38 360 2 Slight frost; concaved 28.56 " "
Joy 1 38 360 2 " 29.23 " "
Electrasol 25 23 360 7 No change 22.98 " "
Joy 25 23 360 6 " 23.49 " "
Electrasol 25 38 360 3 Frosted 25.85 " "
Joy 25 38 360 2 Slight frost; concaved 29.23 " "
Palmolive liquid 23 360 7 No change 22.28 " "
" 38 360 5 " 25.37 " "
Distilled Water 23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.73 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 3 Good resistance; satisfactory 211.45 " "
for 16 to 20 weeks
Dry Cleaning Fluids Laidlaw Corp.; 23 30 9 No change 20.34 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
Wetspo
picrin dry spotter 23 30 9 " 20.04 " "
Pyratex cleaner 23 30 9 " 20.25 " "
Staticol detergent 23 30 9 " 20.01 " "
Laidlaw Corp.; 38 30 8 " 20.95 " "
Wetspo
picrin dry spotter 38 30 9 " 20.12 " "
Pyratex cleaner 38 30 9 " 20.27 " "
Ramsey 38 30 9 " 20.07 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 64 oz
Staticol detergent 38 30 9 " 20.18 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz

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Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Edible Oils crisco oil 23 154 9 No change 10.02 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
mazola oil 23 154 9 " 10.26 " "
planters olive oil 23 154 9 " 10.17 " "
safflower oil 23 154 9 " 10.24 " "
sutana olive oil 23 154 9 " 10.14 " "
wesson oil 23 154 9 " 10.15 " "
crisco oil 38 154 9 " 10.16 " "
mazola oil 38 154 9 " 10.26 " "
planters olive oil 38 154 9 " 10.10 " "
safflower oil 38 154 9 " 10.20 " "
sutana olive oil 38 154 9 " 10.16 " "
wesson oil 38 154 9 " 10.18 " "
Essential Oils balsam fir oil 23 280 9 " 20.11 " "
clove oil 23 280 9 " 20.22 " "
lemon oil 23 280 8 " 20.94 " "
nutmeg oil 23 280 9 " 20.19 " "
orange oil 23 280 8 " 21.06 " "
siberian pine oil 23 280 9 " 20.04 " "
wintergreen oil 23 280 9 " 20.01 " "
camphorated oil 23 360 9 " 20.23 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 1.5 oz
citronella oil 23 360 9 " 20.29 " "
imitation vanilla 23 360 5 " 210.93 " "
extract
penick almond oil 23 360 9 " 20.02 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
peppermint essence 23 360 6 " 23.30 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 1.5 oz
21.02

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

peppermint oil 23 360 8 " " "
pure vanilla extract 23 360 5 " 27.66 " "
balsam fir oil 38 280 9 " 20.68 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
clove oil 38 280 8 " 20.80 " "
lemon oil 38 280 7 " 22.85 " "
nutmeg oil 38 280 9 " 20.75 " "
orange oil 38 280 7 " 22.99 " "
siberian pine oil 38 280 9 " 20.44 " "
wintergreen oil 38 280 9 " 20.02 " "
camphorated oil 38 360 9 " 20.38 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 1.5 oz
citronella oil 38 360 9 " 20.56 " "
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Essential Oils (cont) imitation vanilla 38 360 3 Frosted 229.19 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 1.5 oz
extract
penick almond oil 38 360 9 No change 20.14 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
peppermint essence 38 360 6 " 23.43 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 1.5 oz
peppermint oil 38 360 7 " 22.00 " "
pure vanilla extract 38 360 3 Frosted 225.53 " "
balsam fir oil 55 280 8 No change 21.28 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
clove oil 55 280 9 " " "
lemon oil 55 280 5 " 26.28 " "
nutmeg oil 55 280 7 " 22.35 " "
orange oil 55 280 6 " 23.18 " "
siberian pine oil 55 280 8 " 21.26 " "
wintergreen oil 55 280 9 " 20.02 " "
Ethyl Acetate 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.31 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 8 Excellent resistance; 21.31 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 112]140 4 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 5 Good resistance; satisfactory 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
for 16 to 20 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Ethyl Acrylate 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 8 Excellent resistance; 21.00 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.43 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 8 Excellent resistance; 21.43 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Ethyl Alcohol 23 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; frost 20.16 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
23 365 8 " 20.16 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
hydroxylethylamine 23 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 1.66 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
appearance
" 23 365 6 " 1.66 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity

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Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Ethyl Alcohol (cont) 23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.16 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 4 Satisfactory @ 1 year; very 3.07 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
slight frost; round bottom
38 365 4 " 3.07 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
hydroxylethylamine 38 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 5.99 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
appearance
" 38 365 5 " 5.99 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 6 Excellent resistance; 13.07 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Ethyl Ether 23 9 " " "
Ethyl Methacrylate 23 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.71 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.71 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.28 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 8 Excellent resistance; 21.28 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Ethylbenzene 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.96 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 8 Excellent resistance; 20.96 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
22.81

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

38 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 7 Excellent resistance; 22.81 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Ethylene Glycol Butyl Cellosolve 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 1.02 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
Butyl Ether appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 8 Excellent resistance; 11.02 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Butyl Cellosolve 38 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 2.56 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
 Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Ethylene Glycol 38 7 Excellent resistance; 12.56 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
Butyl Ether (cont) satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Ethylene Glycol Ethyl Cellosolve 23 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 1.73 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
Ether appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 7 Excellent resistance; 11.73 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Cellosolve 38 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 4.08 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 6 Excellent resistance; 14.08 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Ethylene Glycol methyl cellosolve 23 112]140 5 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; 1.53 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
Methyl Ether slight frost capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 5 Good resistance; satisfactory 11.53 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
for 16 to 20 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
methyl cellosolve 38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Ethylhexyl Acrylate 23 365 9 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.18 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.18 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 9 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.07 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 9 Excellent resistance; 20.07 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Fluorinated Design & 38 30 5 No change 229.85 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 3 oz
Hydrocarbons Manufacturing Corp.
Formaldehyde 37 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.48 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
in water 37 23 8 Excellent resistance; 21.48 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
37 38 112]140 4 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; 26.57 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
in water 37 38 3 Good resistance; satisfactory 26.57 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow

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for 16 to 20 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
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Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Formic Acid 5 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; slight 24 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
5 23 6 Excellent resistance; 24.00 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
5 38 112]140 3 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; 28.46 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
5 38 3 Good resistance; satisfactory 28.46 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
for 16 to 20 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
90 23 1 2 Test failed; softened Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
90 23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Fuel Additive Multi Mac; diesel 23 9 9 No change 20.08 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 12 oz
Multi Mac; gasoline 23 9 9 " 10.18 " "
gasoline 38 9 8 Frosted 10.07 " "
Multi Mac; diesel 38 9 9 No change 20.71 " "
Motor-Klenz; 38 30 9 " 10.01 " "
improver
gasoline 49 9 7 Severe bulge 10.05 " "
Multi Mac; diesel 49 9 4 Bloating 21.49 " "
Lubrizol 8195 300#/ 49 180 9 No change 20.40 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 8 oz
MB
Furfuryl Alcohol 23 56 2 Test failed; soft; cracked Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

1 year cylindrical shape
38 3 2 Test failed; soft; yellow Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Gas Booster 23 30 9 No change 20.20 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 16 oz
38 30 8 " 20.80 " "
Gases gas treatment 38 30 5 Softened; concaved 21.14 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
Gasoline BP gasoline 23 360 8 No change 20.89 " "
85% Super Cetron/ 38 1 2 Swelled to near burst 25.40 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 64 oz
15% methyl alcohol
BP gasoline 38 360 5 No change 25.29 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Gasoline Additive RH 25 Plus 38 30 9 No change 10.19 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
Chevron Techron 38 30 9 " 20.01 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 20 oz
Gimlet cocktail 5 540 8 " 20.90 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
" 23 540 7 " 22.41 " "
" 38 540 1 Caved in 29.90 " "
Glycerin glycerin 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 1.05 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
glycerol 23 365 7 " 1.05 "
23 8 Excellent resistance; 11.05 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
glycerin 38 365 3 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 4.03 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance; round bottom capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
glycerol 38 365 5 " 4.03 "
38 6 Excellent resistance; 14.03 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Glycols 1,2-ethanediol 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 0.9 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 8 Excellent resistance; 10.90 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
1,2-ethanediol 38 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 3.67 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 6 Excellent resistance; 13.67 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Golden Duron 23 390 6 No change 14.04 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
Grenadine Syrup cocktail 5 540 9 " 20.60 " "
" 23 540 7 " 21.70 " "
" 38 540 1 Caved in 27.09 " "
Heptane 23 8 Excellent resistance; 21.48 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 23.32 " "
than 16 weeks
Hexane 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.22 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 8 Excellent resistance; 21.22 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Hexane (cont) 38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; 24.93 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
round bottom capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 2 Poor resistance; failure @ less 24.93 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Hydrochloric Acid 10 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.03 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
appearance
10 23 365 5 " 23.03 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.03 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
10 38 365 4 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 26.1 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
appearance
10 38 365 4 " 26.1 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 38 5 Excellent resistance; 26.10 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
30 23 365 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals
frost; yellow; milky liquid
30 23 365 2 " Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
30 23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
30 38 3 " " "
Hydrofluoric Acid solution 5 23 2 " 24.94 " "
" 5 38 2 " 210.10 " "
" 15 23 2 " 26.83 " "

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

" 15 38 2 " 216.26 " "
" 25 23 2 " 213.55 " "
" 25 38 2 " 2213.47 " "
Hydrogen Peroxide 6.3 23 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; 26.21 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; rounded capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
6.3 23 2 Poor resistance; failure @ less 26.21 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
6.3 38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; 215.69 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; rounded capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Hydrogen Peroxide 6.3 38 2 Poor resistance; failure @ less 215.69 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
(cont) than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
30 23 2 " 26.28 " "
30 38 2 " 215.46 " "
Hydroxylethylamine ethanolamine 23 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 1.66 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 7 Excellent resistance; 11.66 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
ethanolamine 38 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 5.99 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 6 Excellent resistance; 15.99 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Indene 23 365 9 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.21 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.21 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.26 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 9 Excellent resistance; 20.26 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Iodine crystals 38 0]112 3 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
discolored; opaque; round capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
bottom
" 38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Isooctane/Toluene 70/30 24 9 Excellent resistance; 20.44 " "
satisfactory @ 1 year
Isopropyl Alcohol isopropanol 23 365 9 Satisfactory @ 1 year 0.03 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 10.03 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
isopropanol 38 365 3 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 3.16 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance; round bottom capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 6 Excellent resistance; 13.16 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Lactic Acid 23 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.29 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.29 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.41 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 8 Excellent resistance; 21.41 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Leak Repair Bars Leak 23 90 9 No change 20.17 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
" 38 90 9 " 20.20 " "
Mai Tai cocktail 5 540 8 " 21.00 " "
" 23 540 7 " 22.91 " "
" 38 540 1 Caved in 211.70 " "
Margarita " 5 540 8 No change 20.99 " "
" 23 540 7 " 22.72 " "
" 38 540 1 Caved in 211.20 " "
Methacrylonitrile 23 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Methyl Acrylate 23 112]140 5 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; 21.07 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

frost capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 5 Good resistance; satisfactory 21.07 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
for 16 to 20 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Methyl Alcohol 23 112]140 3 3.1 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 112]140 4 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; 3.1 "
frost
 Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Methyl Alcohol 23 4 Good resistance; satisfactory 13.10 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
(cont) for 16 to 20 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less " "
than 16 weeks
Methyl Cellosolve Ethylene Glycol 23 112]140 5 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; 1.53 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
Monomethyl Ether slight frost capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
" 38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; "
frost; softened
Methyl Cellosolve 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 0.79 "
Acetate appearance
23 8 Excellent resistance; 10.79 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 23 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frosted; softened; crazing capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frosted; softened; crazing capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Methyl Isobutyl 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.81 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
Ketone appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 365 7 " 20.81 Barex 210; Specimen: 6 oz bottles, capped, per
method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 8 Excellent resistance; 20.81 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.2 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 365 7 " 21.2 Barex 210; Specimen: 6 oz bottles, capped, per
method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 8 Excellent resistance; 21.20 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Methyl Methacrylate 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.08 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 8 Excellent resistance; 21.08 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.88 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 9 Excellent resistance; 10.02 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 8 " 20.88 " "
Methyl Salicylate methyl 23 140 9 Satisfactory resistance 20.03 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
2-hydroxybenzoate capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.03 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
methyl 38 140 9 Satisfactory resistance 20.1 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
2-hydroxybenzoate capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 9 Excellent resistance; 20.10 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Methylene Chloride 23 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened; rubbery capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Motor Oils BP Nitrex 23 390 9 No change 10.09 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
38 390 9 " 10.11 " "
BP Nitrex 38 390 9 " 10.07 " "
Nail Polish 23 60 8 " 20.80 " "

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

38 60 6 " 24.14 " "
n-Heptane 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.48 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 0]112 3 Test failed in ,16 weeks; 23.32 "
round bottom
Nitric Acid 10 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.28 "
appearance
10 23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.28 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
10 38 112]140 5 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
yellowed capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
 Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Nitric Acid (cont) 10 38 5 Good resistance; satisfactory 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
for 16 to 20 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
30 23 0]112 3 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
yellowed; round bottom capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
30 23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
30 38 0]112 3 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
yellowed; round bottom capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
30 38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Oil Additive 38 9 9 No change 20.18 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 12 oz
oil improver; only 38 30 9 " 20.19 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
1/2 full
49 9 9 " 20.32 " Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 12 oz
Oleic Acid 23 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 0.00 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 9 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.15 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 9 Excellent resistance; 20.15 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Oxalic Acid 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 1.1 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 8 Excellent resistance; 11.01 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 1.08 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 8 Excellent resistance; 11.08 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
3-Pentanone 3-pentanone 23 365 9 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 0.19 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
" 38 0]112 3 Test failed in ,16 weeks; "
frost; cracking
Pentyl Acetone 23 365 9 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 0.11 "

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Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Pentyl Acetone 23 9 Excellent resistance; 10.11 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
(cont) satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.36 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 9 Excellent resistance; 20.36 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Petroleum Ether 23 84 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Phenol 23 21 3 Top concave; softened Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Phosphoric Acid 10 23 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 22.92 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 23 7 Excellent resistance; 22.92 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
10 38 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 25.83 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 38 5 Excellent resistance; 25.83 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
30 23 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 22.92 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
30 23 7 Excellent resistance; 22.92 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
30 38 365 4 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 28.13 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
30 38 5 Excellent resistance; 28.13 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Pina Colada cocktail 5 540 8 No change 21.02 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
" 23 540 7 " 22.80 " "
" 38 540 1 Caved in 211.90 " "
Potassium Hydroxide 10 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; slight 23.86 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Potassium Hydroxide 10 23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.86 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
(cont) satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
10 38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
30 23 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; slight 21.89 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
30 23 7 Excellent resistance; 21.89 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
30 38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
30 38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Potassium Iodide solution; 5.0 g I & 38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
10 g. KI in 100 ml capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
H2O
solution; 5.0 I and 38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
10g KI in 100 ml than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
H2O 1 year cylindrical shape
Power Steering Fluid 23 30 9 No change 20.01 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 16 oz
38 30 9 " 20.08 " "
Propylene Dichloride 23 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.86 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 7 Excellent resistance; 21.86 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 16]20 4 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; crack capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 5 Good resistance; satisfactory 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
for 16 to 20 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Propylene Glycol 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 1.11 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 8 Excellent resistance; 11.11 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 2.02 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity

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Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Propylene Glycol 38 7 Excellent resistance; 12.02 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
(cont) satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Propylhexedrine 1-cyclohexyl- 23 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 0.47 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 12 gram
2-methyl appearance containers, per method PT-60, 50% Relative
aminopropane Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 10.47 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
1-cyclohexyl- 38 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 0.91 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
2-methyl appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
aminopropane
38 8 Excellent resistance; 10.91 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Rust Inhibitor autoarmor inside 23 30 9 No change 0.00 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 6 oz
coating
Number 13 23 30 8 " 21.13 " "
outside coating 23 30 9 " 10.01 " "
" 38 30 9 " 20.10 " "
autoarmor inside 38 30 9 " 20.14 " "
coating
Shake Oil 23 56 9 " 10.02 " "
38 56 9 " 20.21 " "
Sodium Bicarbonate 10 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.92 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.92 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
10 38 365 3 Satisfactory @ 1 year; tinted 27.63 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 38 5 Excellent resistance; 27.63 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Sodium Bisulfite 10 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.34 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.24 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
10 38 112]140 4 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; 28.5 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
cloudy capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 38 3 Good resistance; satisfactory 28.50 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
for 16 to 20 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Sodium Carbonate 10 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.45 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 23 365 5 " 23.45 Barex 210; Specimen: 6 oz bottles, capped, per
method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.45 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
10 38 365 4 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 26.89 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 38 365 4 " 26.89 Barex 210; Specimen: 6 oz bottles, capped, per
method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 38 5 Excellent resistance; 26.89 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
20 23 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 22.81 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
20 23 365 6 " 22.81 Barex 210; Specimen: 6 oz bottles, capped, per
method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
20 23 7 Excellent resistance; 22.81 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
20 38 365 4 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 26.13 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
20 38 365 4 " 26.13 Barex 210; Specimen: 6 oz bottles, capped, per
method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
20 38 5 Excellent resistance; 26.13 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Sodium Chloride 10 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.2 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.20 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
10 38 365 4 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 26.93 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 38 5 Excellent resistance; 26.93 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Sodium Hydroxide 10 23 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
appearance
10 23 365 6 " 23 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
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Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Sodium Hydroxide 10 23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.00 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
(cont) satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
10 38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals
frost; softened
10 38 0]112 2 " Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
30 23 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.61 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
appearance
30 23 365 8 " 20.61 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
30 23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.61 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
30 38 112]140 5 Satisfactory for 16 to 20 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
weeks; frost
30 38 112]140 5 " Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
30 38 5 Good resistance; satisfactory 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
for 16 to 20 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Sodium Hypochlorite bleach 5 23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.20 " "
satisfactory @ 1 year
" 5 38 3 Good resistance; satisfactory 27.28 " "
for 16 to 20 weeks
bleaches 5.25 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.2 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
27.28

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

" 5.25 38 112]140 3 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; "
cloudy; round bottom
STP Gas Treatment 23 60 9 No change 20.17 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Bottle size 12 oz
38 60 9 " 20.35 " "
Styrene 23 56 5 Test failed in ,16 weeks; OK 20.26 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
to 8 weeks capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 20.26 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
23 6 Poor resistance; failure @ less 20.26 " "
than 16 weeks
 Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Styrene (cont) 38 56 6 Starts to gel 20.72 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 8 20.72 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 5 Poor resistance; failure @ less 20.72 " "
than 16 weeks
49 0]112 3 Test failed in ,16 weeks; 21.64 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
completely gelled capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
49 4 Poor resistance; failure @ less 21.64 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
66 0]112 4 Test failed in ,16 weeks; 20.83 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
completely gelled capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
66 5 Poor resistance; failure @ less 20.83 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Sulfuric Acid 10 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.75 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
appearance
10 23 365 5 " 23.75 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.75 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
10 38 365 4 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 28.13 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
appearance
10 38 365 4 " 28.13 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
10 38 5 Excellent resistance; 28.13 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
30 23 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.94 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
appearance
30 23 365 6 " 21.94 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
30 23 7 Excellent resistance; 21.94 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
30 38 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.54 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
appearance
30 38 365 5 " 23.54 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
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Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Sulfuric Acid (cont) 30 38 6 Excellent resistance; 23.54 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Tetrachloroethene 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.47 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
perchloroethylene 23 365 7 " 21.47 "
tetrachloroethylene 23 365 7 " 21.47 "
23 8 Excellent resistance; 21.47 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.99 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
perchloroethylene 38 365 5 " 23.99 "
tetrachloroethylene 38 365 5 " 23.99 "
38 6 Excellent resistance; 23.99 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Tetrahydrofuran 23 168 2 Distorted; cracked Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Tetrahydrofurfuryl 23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.33 " "
satisfactory @ 1 year
38 5 Good resistance; satisfactory 21.23 " "
for 16 to 20 weeks
Tetrahydrofurfuryl 23 365 8 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.33 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
Alcohol appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 112]140 5 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; 21.23 "
frost

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

Toluene 23 7 Excellent resistance; 21.91 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 6 " 23.24 " "
Toluene Diisocyanate 23 9 " 0.00 " "
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 23 8 " 21.01 " "
38 6 " 24.48 " "
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 23 365 6 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
slight frost capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
 Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 23 5 Good resistance; satisfactory 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
(cont) for 16 to 20 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 0]112 2 Test failed in ,16 weeks; Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
frost; softened capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Trichloroethane 1,1,1- 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.01 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
trichloroethane; appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
methyl chloroform
methyl chloroform 23 365 7 " 21.01 "
1,1,1- 38 365 5 " 24.48 "
trichloroethane;
methyl chloroform
methyl chloroform 38 365 5 " 24.48 "
1,1,1- 70/30 49 9 Excellent resistance; 10.01 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
Trichloroethane/ satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
Trichloroethene 1 year cylindrical shape
Trichloroethene 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.63 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
appearance
23 365 5 " 23.63 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 6 Excellent resistance; 23.63 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 4 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 27.82 Barex 210; BP Chemicals
appearance
38 365 4 " 27.82 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 3 Poor resistance; failure @ less 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
than 16 weeks between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 5 Excellent resistance; 27.82 " "
satisfactory @ 1 year
Triethylamine 23 365 9 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.21 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.21 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 6 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.56 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
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Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Test note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Triethylamine (cont) 38 7 Excellent resistance; 21.56 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Urea 23 365 9 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.05 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
23 9 Excellent resistance; 20.05 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 9 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.13 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 9 Excellent resistance; 20.13 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Water distilled, all 23 365 5 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 23.73 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
concentrations appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
" 38 365 4 Satisfactory for 16]20 weeks; 211.45 "
slight frost
Xylene 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 21.19 "
appearance
23 8 Excellent resistance; 21.19 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
38 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 20.99 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
38 8 Excellent resistance; 20.99 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
Zinc Chloride Solid 23 365 7 Satisfactory @ 1 year; good 1.03 Barex 210; BP Chemicals; Specimen: 6 oz bottles,
appearance capped, per method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity
" 23 365 7 " 1.03 Barex 210; Specimen: 6 oz bottles, capped, per
method PT-60, 50% Relative Humidity

Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate (AMA)

solid 23 8 Excellent resistance; 11.03 50% Relative Humidity Barex; BP Chemicals; Specimen: Extruded blow
satisfactory @ 1 year between 6 months and molded bottles, typically 4]8 oz in size and
1 year cylindrical shape
" 38 7 " 12.24 " "
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
2.2 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength

Acetamide 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " "
Acetic Acid 5 20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF
5 20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
5 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months Luran S 757 R; BASF
5 50 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
25 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF
25 20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
25 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months Luran S 757 R; BASF
25 50 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 20 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; BASF
50 20 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days Luran S 757 R; BASF
50 50 0]365 4 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs Luran S 757 R; BASF
20 0]365 3 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 3 " Luran S 757 R; BASF
50 0]365 3 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Acetol 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Acetone 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "
Acetophenone 20 0]365 0 " "
50 0]365 0 " "
Acetylene 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Acetylsalicylic Acid saturated solution 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
" 50 0]365 7 " "
Allyl Alcohol 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 3 " "
Allyl Mustard Oil 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "

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Almond Oil bitter 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Almond Oil (cont) sweet 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
bitter 50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
sweet 50 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
Aluminum Acetate 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Aluminum Chloride solution 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Aluminum Potassium 20 0]365 9 " "
Sulfate
50 0]365 9 " "
Aluminum Sulfate solution 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Ammonia aqueous solution 25 20 0]365 9 " "
" 25 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Ammonium Carbonate solution 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Ammonium Molybdate " 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Ammonium Nitrate solutions 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Ammonium Rhodanide solution 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
" 50 0]365 7 " "
Ammonium Sulfate " 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Amyl Acetate 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

20 0]365 0 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 0 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 0 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Amyl Alcohol 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 4 Resistant for days Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 4 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Amyl Cinnamaldehyde 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 0 Dissolved "
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Amyl Mercaptan 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 3 " "
Amyl Phthalate 20 0]365 3 " "
50 0]365 3 " "
Aniline 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "
Animal Fats beef suet 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
lard 20 0]365 9 " "
beef suet 50 0]365 9 " "
Anise Oil 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 0 Dissolved "
Aniseed 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Antifreeze 25 7 9 Tensile strength retained is at yield 100 Geloy 1120; GE Plastics
25 7 9 " 100 Geloy 1120
Apple Juice 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " "
Aqua Regia 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
50 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Atropine Sulfate 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Attar of Roses 20 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Barium Bromide solution 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Barium Carbonate " 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Barium Chloride " 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Benzaldehyde 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "
Benzene 20 0]365 "
20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 "
50 0]365 0 Dissolved "

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Benzoic Acid 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " "
Benzyl Acetate 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "
Benzyl Alcohol 20 0]365 0 " "
50 0]365 0 " "
beta-Naphthol dissolved in alcohol 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
" 50 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Bismuth Chloride solution 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Bismuth Subnitrate " 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Bleach solutions 12 20 0]365 9 " "
" 12 50 0]365 9 " "
Boric Acid solution 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Brake Fluids ATE 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
BASF 20 0]365 3 " "
ATE 50 0]365 3 " "
BASF 50 0]365 3 " "
Brandy 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
Bromine bromine liquid 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 3 " "
Bromochloromethane 20 0]365 3 " "
50 0]365 3 " "

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

Butane 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
Butter 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Butyl Acetate 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "
Butyl Alcohol n-butanol 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
" 25 7 2 Tensile strength retained is at yield 57 Geloy 1120; GE Plastics
" 25 7 2 " 54 "
" 25 7 2 " 55 "
" 50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Butyric Acid 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 0 Dissolved "
Cadmium Bromide 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Caesium Bromide 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Caffeine solution 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Calcium Bromide 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Calcium Chloride 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Calcium Hypochlorite powder 20 0]365 9 " "
solution 20 0]365 9 " "
powder 50 0]365 9 " "
solution 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Calcium Oxide 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
chlorinated 20 0]365 9 " "
juice 20 0]365 9 " "
lime water 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
chlorinated 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
juice 50 0]365 7 " "
lime water 50 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
Calomel Ointment 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Camomile Extract 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
Camphor 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
50 0]365 7 " "
Carbazole 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Carbon Bisulfide 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "
Carbon Dioxide 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Carbon Tetrachloride 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 0 Dissolved "
Cardamom ground 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Carrot Juice 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
Castor Oil 20 0]365 9 " "
sulfated 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
sulfated 50 0]365 9 " "
Cetamoll 13 ester of an aromatic 20 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
monocarboxylic acid
" 50 0]365 4 " "
Cetyl Alcohol 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Chlorine chlorine water 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
dry gas 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Liquid 20 0]365 3 " "
dry gas 50 0]365 3 " "
Liquid 50 0]365 3 " "
Chloroacetic Acid 20 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
50 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Chlorobenzene 20 0]365 3 " "
50 0]365 3 " "
Chloroform 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

Chlorosulfonic Acid 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 3 " "
Chromic Acid 20 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
solution 20 0]365 4 " "
50 0]365 4 " "
solution 50 0]365 4 " "
Cider 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
Cinnamic Aldehyde 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Cinnamon ground 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
stick 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Cinnamon (cont) ground 50 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
stick 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Citric Acid solution 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Citronella citronella oil 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
" 50 0]365 3 " "
Citronellol 20 0]365 3 " "
50 0]365 3 " "
Cloves clove oil 20 0]365 3 " "
ground 20 0]365 3 " "
clove oil 50 0]365 3 " "
ground 50 0]365 3 " "
Cocoa Butter 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
50 0]365 7 " "
Coconut Oil 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Cod Liver Oil 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Coffee ground 20 0]365 9 " "
instant 20 0]365 9 " "
ground 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
instant 50 0]365 7 " "
Copper Sulfate solution 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Cottonseed Oil 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Cumin ground 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Curry Powder 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Cyclohexane 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Cyclohexanol 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
20 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Cyclohexanol (cont) 50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 5 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Cyclohexanone 20 0]365 0 Dissolved Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 0 " "
Dairy Products 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
DDT emulsion 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
" 50 0]365 3 " "
Decahydronaphthalene 20 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
50 0]365 4 " "
Dehydroacetic Acid 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Detergents solutions 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Diacetone Alcohol 20 0]365 0 Dissolved Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 0 " "
Dibutyl Phthalate dibutyl phthalate 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Palatinol C 20 0]365 3 " "
dibutyl phthalate 20 0]365 3 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Palatinol C 20 0]365 3 " "
dibutyl phthalate 50 0]365 3 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Palatinol C 50 0]365 3 " "
dibutyl phthalate 50 0]365 3 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Palatinol C 50 0]365 3 " "
Dichlorobenzene 20 0]365 0 Dissolved Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

50 0]365 0 " "
1,2-Dichloroethane 20 0]365 0 " "
50 0]365 0 " "
Dichloroethane 20 0]365 0 " "
50 0]365 0 " "
Didecyl Phthalate Palatinol Z 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Diesel Fuels diesel oil 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Diethanolamine 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Diethyl Ether 20 0]365 0 Dissolved Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Diethyl Phthalate Palatinol A 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
" 50 0]365 3 " "
Diethylene Glycol 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Dimethyl Diglycol Palatinol O 20 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Phthalate
" 50 0]365 4 " "
Dimethyl Phthalate Palatinol M 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
" 50 0]365 3 " "
Dinonyl Phthalate Palatinol DN 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
1,4-Dioxane 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 3 " "
Diphenyl Ether 20 0]365 3 " "
50 0]365 3 " "
Diphenylamine 20 0]365 3 " "
50 0]365 3 " "
DL-Tryptophan 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
DL-Tyrosine 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Ethyl Acetate 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "
Ethyl Alcohol 40 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF
40 20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
40 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months Luran S 757 R; BASF
40 50 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
95 20 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; BASF
95 20 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
95 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days Luran S 757 R; BASF
95 50 0]365 4 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Ethyl Benzoate 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Ethyl Chloride 20 0]365 0 Dissolved Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 0 " "
Ethylbenzene 20 0]365 0 " "
50 0]365 0 " "
Ethylene Glycol 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Ethylene Glycol Ethers ethylene glycol mono(ethyl to 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
butyl) ethers
" 50 0]365 3 " "
Eucalyptus Oil 20 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
50 0]365 4 " "
Ferrous Chloride 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
solution 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
solution 50 0]365 7 " "
Fertilizers fertilizer salts 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Foot Oil Neat's Foot Oil 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Formaldehyde 30 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
30 50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Formic Acid 40 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
40 50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
85 20 0]365 5 " "
85 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

Freon 11 monofluorotrichloromethane, 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Frigen 11
" 20 0]365 5 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" 50 0]365 4 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Freon 113 trifluorotrichloroethane, 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Frigen 113 (TF)
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Freon 114 tetrafluorodichloroethane, 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Frigen 114
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Freon 12 difluorodichloromethane, 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Frigen 12
" 20 0]365 5 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" 50 0]365 4 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Freon 21 monofluorodichloromethane, 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Frigen 21
Freon 22 difluoromonochloromethane, 20 0]365 3 " "
Frigen 22
Fuel Oils 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
2-Furaldehyde 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "
Furfuryl Alcohol 20 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
50 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Gallic Acid 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Garlic powder 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Gasoline premium grade 20 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
regular 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
unleaded 25 7 5 Tensile strength retained is at yield 0]80 Geloy 1120; GE Plastics
premium grade 50 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
regular 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Ginger ground 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Glucose solution 30 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 30 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Glycerin 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Grapefruit Juice 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Gravy 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
pork dripping 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "

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pork dripping 50 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Greases cup grease 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
mirror housing 25 7 9 Tensile strength retained is at yield 100 Geloy 1120; GE Plastics
cup grease 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Gum Tragacanth 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Heptyl Alcohol 20 0]365 7 " "
50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Hexachlorobenzene 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Hexane 20 0]365 9 " "
Hexanetriol 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
50 0]365 7 " "
Hexyl Alcohol 20 0]365 7 " "
50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Honey 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Horseradish sauce 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Hydrochloric Acid 10 25 7 8 Tensile strength retained is at yield 90 Geloy 1120; GE Plastics
15 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months Luran S 757 R; BASF
15 20 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
15 50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks Luran S 757 R; BASF
15 50 0]365 5 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
40 20 0]365 5 " Luran S 757 R; BASF
40 20 0]365 5 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
40 50 0]365 5 " Luran S 757 R; BASF

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

40 50 0]365 5 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
concentrated 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months Luran S 757 R; BASF
" 20 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days Luran S 757 R; BASF
" 50 0]365 4 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
3 50 0]365 9 " "
Hydrogen Sulfide 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Hydroquinone 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Inks writing 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Iodine tincture of iodine 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Iron (II) Sulfate 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Iron (III) Chloride solution 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Iron Ammonium 20 0]365 7 " "
Sulfate
50 0]365 7 " "
Iron Nitrate solution 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Isoamyl Alcohol 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Isobutyl Alcohol 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
50 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Isooctane 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Isopropyl Alcohol 2-propanol 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
isopropanol 25 7 4 Tensile strength retained is at yield 74 Geloy 1120; GE Plastics
" 25 7 5 " 75 "
2-propanol 50 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Jams fruit preserves 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Kerosene 20 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
50 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Lactic Acid 10 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
10 50 0]365 9 " "
80 20 0]365 9 " "
80 50 0]365 9 " "
Lactose solution 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Lanolin 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Laurel ground 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Lauryl Alcohol 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Lead Acetate 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Lead Nitrate 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Lead Stearate 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Lead Sulfate 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Lemon Grass Oil 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 3 " "
Lemon Oil 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Licorice powder 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Ligroin 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Linseed Oil 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Mace ground 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Magnesium Bromide 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

50 0]365 9 " "
Magnesium Carbonate 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Magnesium Chlorite solution 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Magnesium Sulfate " 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Maize Oil 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Malic Acid 10 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10 50 0]365 9 " "
Margarine 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Marjoram ground 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Mayonnaise 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Menthol in alcohol 10 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
" 10 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Mercuric Chloride solution 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Mercury 20 0]365 9 " "
Mesityl Oxide 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "
Methyl Acetate 20 0]365 0 " "
50 0]365 0 " "
Methyl Alcohol 20 0]365 "
20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
25 7 4 73 Geloy 1120; GE Plastics
25 7 4 Tensile strength retained is at yield 73 "
25 7 4 74 "
25 7 4 Tensile strength retained is at yield 74 "
50 0]365 Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Methyl Butyl Alcohol 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Methyl Chloride 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 20 0]365 0 " "
50 0]365 0 " "
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone 20 0]365 0 " "
20 0]365 0 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 0 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 0 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Methyl Isopropyl 20 0]365 0 Dissolved Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Ketone
50 0]365 0 " "

Methyl Propyl Ketone 20 0]365 0 " "

50 0]365 0 " "
Methyl Salicylate 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 3 " "
Methylcyclohexane 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
50 0]365 7 " "
Milk 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
moist powder 20 0]365 9 " "
powdered 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
moist powder 50 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
powdered 50 0]365 9 " "
Mineral Spirits 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Motor Oils 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
15W-40 25 7 9 Tensile strength retained is at yield 100 Geloy 1120; GE Plastics
50 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Mustard 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
N,N- 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
Dimethylformamide

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

50 0]365 0 " "
Naphthalene crystalline 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
dissolved in alcohol 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
crystalline 50 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
dissolved in alcohol 50 0]365 3 " "
n-Heptane 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
25 7 4 Tensile strength retained is at yield 72 Geloy 1120; GE Plastics
n-heptane 25 7 4 " 72 "
25 7 4 " 70 "
n-heptane 25 7 4 " 70 "
Nickel Sulfate 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " "
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Nitric Acid 30 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
30 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
concentrated 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
" 50 0]365 0 " "
Nitrobenzene 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 3 " "
Nonyl Alcohol n-nonanol 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
n-Pentane 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
Nutmeg dark, ground 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
light, ground 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
dark, ground 50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
light, ground 50 0]365 5 " "
Nutmeg Butter 20 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
50 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Octyl Alcohol n-octanol 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
" 50 0]365 7 " "
Oleic Acid 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Olive Oil 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Onions dried, ground 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Orange Juice 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Orange Oil 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Outdoor Weathering Arizona 180 7 E color change of 1.06 (Hunter D-25 Geloy 1220; GE Plastics; Specimen: 1 mm (0.040 in) thick
D2-P color meter) dark brown extruded profile
Florida 180 6 E color change of 1.09 (Hunter D-25 "
D2-P color meter)
Arizona 180 5 E color change of 1.4 (Hunter D-25 Geloy 1221; GE Plastics; Specimen: 1 mm (0.040 in) thick
D2-P color meter) dark brown extruded profile
Florida 180 5 E color change of 1.29 (Hunter D-25 "
D2-P color meter)

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Outdoor Weathering Arizona 180 8 E color change of 2.72 (Hunter); Geloy 1320; GE Plastics; Specimen: 1.5 mm (0.060 mm)
(cont) retains 92% of gloss extruded, solid sheet, high gloss
" 360 6 E color change of 1.09 (Hunter D-25 Geloy 1220; GE Plastics; Specimen: 1 mm (0.040 in) thick
D2-P color meter) dark brown extruded profile
Florida 360 6 E color change of 1.62 (Hunter D-25 "
D2-P color meter)
Arizona 360 5 " Geloy 1221; GE Plastics; Specimen: 1 mm (0.040 in) thick
dark brown extruded profile
Florida 360 5 E color change of 0.98 (Hunter D-25 "
D2-P color meter)
Arizona 360 7 E color change of 2.94 (Hunter); Geloy 1320; GE Plastics; Specimen: 1.5 mm (0.060 mm)
retains 80% of gloss extruded, solid sheet, high gloss
" 720 5 E color change of 1.16 (Hunter D-25 Geloy 1220; GE Plastics; Specimen: 1 mm (0.040 in) thick
D2-P color meter) dark brown extruded profile
Florida 720 5 E color change of 2 (Hunter D-25 "
D2-P color meter)
Arizona 720 4 E color change of 2.42 (Hunter D-25 Geloy 1221; GE Plastics; Specimen: 1 mm (0.040 in) thick
D2-P color meter) dark brown extruded profile
Florida 720 4 E color change of 1.56 (Hunter D-25 "
D2-P color meter)
Arizona 720 6 E color change of 2.46 (Hunter); Geloy 1320; GE Plastics; Specimen: 1.5 mm (0.060 mm)
retains 71% of gloss extruded, solid sheet, high gloss
" 1080 5 E color change of 1.93 (Hunter D-25 Geloy 1220; GE Plastics; Specimen: 1 mm (0.040 in) thick
D2-P color meter) dark brown extruded profile
Florida 1080 4 E color change of 3.27 (Hunter D-25 "
D2-P color meter)
Arizona 1080 3 E color change of 3.1 (Hunter D-25 Geloy 1221; GE Plastics; Specimen: 1 mm (0.040 in) thick
D2-P color meter) dark brown extruded profile
Florida 1080 4 E color change of 2.02 (Hunter D-25 "

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

D2-P color meter)
Oxalic Acid solution 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Oxymethylfurfurol 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "
Ozone ,0.5 ppm 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Palamoll 644 polyadipates 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
" 50 0]365 3 " "
Palamoll 646 " 20 0]365 3 " "
" 50 0]365 3 " "
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Palatinol A diethyl phthalate 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" 50 0]365 3 " "
Palatinol AH bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Palatinol DN dinonyl phthalate 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Palatinol M dimethyl phthalate 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
" 50 0]365 3 " "
Palatinol O dimethyl diglycol phthalate 20 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
" 50 0]365 4 " "
Palatinol Z didecyl phthalate 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Palm Oil 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Palmitic Acid 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Paprika ground 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Paraffin liquid 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
p-Cresol 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
50 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Peanut Oil 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Pectin solution 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Penicillin 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
3-Pentanone 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "
Pepper black, ground 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
white, ground 20 0]365 9 " "
black, ground 50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
white, ground 50 0]365 5 " "

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Peppermint Oil 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 3 " "
Perhydrol 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
Petroleum Ether 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Petroleum Jelly 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Phenacetin 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Phenol 10 20 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
10 50 0]365 4 " "
20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 3 " "
Phenylethyl Alcohol 20 0]365 3 " "
50 0]365 3 " "
Phosphoric Acid 1 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
1 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
30 20 0]365 7 " "
30 50 0]365 7 " "
86 20 0]365 7 " "
86 50 0]365 7 " "
Phthalic Acid solution 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Pimento ground 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

Pine Oil pine needle oil 20 0]365 4 " "
" 50 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Pineapple Juice 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Plastigen G modified urea-formaldehyde 20 0]365 9 " "
resin
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Plastomoll DOA bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Potassium Bisulfate 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Potassium Bromate 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Potassium Bromide 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Potassium Carbonate 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Potassium Chloride solution 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Potassium Chromate " 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Potassium Dichromate " 20 0]365 9 " "
with sulfuric acid 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
solution 50 0]365 5 " "
with sulfuric acid 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Potassium Fluoride solution 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Potassium Hydroxide 10 20 0]365 9 " "
10 25 7 7 Tensile strength retained is at yield 80]90 Geloy 1120; GE Plastics
10 25 7 8 " 90 "
10 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
concentrated 20 0]365 7 " "
" 50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Potassium Iodate solution 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Potassium Iodide 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Potassium Iron (III) 20 0]365 9 " "
Cyanide
50 0]365 9 " "
Potassium Nitrate solution 20 0]365 9 " "
" 50 0]365 9 " "

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Potassium 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Permanganate
50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Potassium Persulfate 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Potassium Sulfate 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Potassium Sulfide 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Prontosil 20 0]365 9 " "
Propane liquid 20 0]365 9 " "
2-Propyl Acetate 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "
Propyl Alcohol 1-propanol 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Propylene Dichloride 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "
Propylene Glycol 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Propylene Glycol 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Methyl Ether
50 0]365 3 " "
1,2-Propylene Oxide 20 0]365 3 " "
50 0]365 3 " "
Pyridine 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

50 0]365 0 " "
Pyrogallic Acid pyrogallol 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
" 50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Resorcin 20 0]365 5 " "
50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Rongalit 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Rum 20 0]365 7 " "
rum essence 20 0]365 7 " "
Salicylic Acid 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Salts 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
dry 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
dry 50 0]365 9 " "
Santal Oil 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Sassafras Oil 20 0]365 3 " "
50 0]365 3 " "
Sea Water 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Sebacic Acid Dibutyl 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
Ester
50 0]365 0 Dissolved "
sec-Sodium Phosphate 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Silicone Oil 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Silver Nitrate 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
50 0]365 7 " "
Sodium Acetate 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Sodium Benzoate 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Sodium Bicarbonate 20 0]365 9 " "
solution 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
solution 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Sodium Borate 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
solution 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
solution 50 0]365 9 " "
Sodium Bromate 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Sodium Bromide 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Sodium Carbonate 20 0]365 9 " "

161
20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
 162
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Sodium Carbonate 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
(cont)
50 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Sodium Chloride 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " "
Sodium Chromate 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Sodium Fluoride 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Sodium Hydrosulfite 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Sodium Hydroxide 10 25 7 7 Tensile strength retained is at yield 80]90 Geloy 1120; GE Plastics
10 25 7 8 " 90 "
50 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF
50 20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months Luran S 757 R; BASF
50 50 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF
20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months Luran S 757 R; BASF
50 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Sodium Hypochlorite 12% chlorine 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Sodium m-Bisulfite 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

Sodium Nitrate 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Sodium Nitrite 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Sodium Perborate 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Sodium Silicate 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Sodium Sulfate 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Sodium Sulfide 20 0]365 9 " "
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Sodium Sulfide (cont) 50 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Sodium Sulfite 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Sodium Thiosulfate 20 0]365 9 " "
20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Soybean Oil soya oil 20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Sperm Oil 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Stannic Chloride solution 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
" 50 0]365 3 " "
Stannous Chloride " 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
" 50 0]365 9 " "
Stearic Acid 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Strontium Bromide 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Strychnine 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Sugars solution 30 20 0]365 9 " "
" 30 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Sulfur 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Sulfur Hexafluoride 20 0]365 7 " "
Sulfuric Acid 10 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF
10 20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
10 50 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF
10 50 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
battery acid 38 20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF
" 38 20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" 38 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months Luran S 757 R; BASF
" 38 50 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF

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50 20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Sulfuric Acid (cont) 50 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months Luran S 757 R; BASF
50 50 0]365 7 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
concentrated 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs Luran S 757 R; BASF
" 20 0]365 3 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
" 50 0]365 3 " Luran S 757 R; BASF
" 50 0]365 3 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Tannic Acid 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Tar and Bug Remover 25 7 7 Tensile strength retained is at yield 85 Geloy 1120; GE Plastics
25 7 6 " 83 "
25 7 6 " 82 "
Tartaric Acid 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " "
Tea instant 20 0]365 9 " "
moist leaves 20 0]365 9 " "
instant 50 0]365 9 " "
moist leaves 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
tert-Sodium Phosphate 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Tetrachloroethane 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 0 Dissolved "
Tetrachloroethene 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Tetrahydrofuran 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

Tetrahydrofurfurol 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 3 " "
Tetrahydronaphthalene 20 0]365 3 " "
50 0]365 3 " "
Thionyl Chloride 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
50 0]365 0 " "
Thiophene 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 3 " "
Thymol 20 0]365 3 " "
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Thymol (cont) 50 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Titanium Tetrachloride 20 0]365 3 " "
50 0]365 0 Dissolved "
Toluene 20 0]365 0 " Luran S 757 R; BASF
20 0]365 0 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 0 " Luran S 757 R; BASF
50 0]365 0 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Tomato Juice 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Transformer Oils 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Transmission Fluids 25 7 9 Tensile strength retained is at yield 100 Geloy 1120; GE Plastics
Trichlorobenzene 20 0]365 0 Dissolved Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 0 " "
Trichloroethane 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 0 Dissolved "
Trichloroethene 20 0]365 0 " Luran S 757 R; BASF
20 0]365 0 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 0 " Luran S 757 R; BASF
50 0]365 0 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Trichlorophenol 20 0]365 0 " "
50 0]365 0 " "
Tricresyl Phosphate 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 3 " "
Triethanolamine 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Triethylene Glycol 20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " "
Trifluorotrichloroethane Freon/Frigen 113 (TF) 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
" 50 0]365 4 Resistant for days "
Trigol Acetate 20 0]365 3 Resistant for hrs "
50 0]365 0 Dissolved "

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Trypaflavin 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Turpentine 20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
substitute 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
20 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
substitute 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 4 Resistant for days Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
substitute 50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
50 0]365 4 Resistant for days Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
substitute 50 0]365 5 Resistant for weeks "
Undecyl Alcohol 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Urea 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Urotropin 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Valerian Drops 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Verbena Oil 20 0]365 0 Dissolved "
Vinegar 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
Water 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Water Colors 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Waxes bleached 20 0]365 9 " "
carnauba wax 20 0]365 9 " "
bleached 50 0]365 7 Resistant for months "

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

carnauba wax 50 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
Whiskey 20 0]365 7 Resistant for months "
White Oil 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years "
50 0]365 9 " "
Windshield Washer 25 7 9 Tensile strength retained is at yield 94 Geloy 1120; GE Plastics
Fluid
25 7 8 " 90 "
25 7 8 " 91 "
Xylene 20 0]365 0 Dissolved Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 0 " "
 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Tensile
strength
Zinc Bromide 20 0]365 9 Resistant for years Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " "
Zinc Carbonate 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Zinc Chloride 20 0]365 9 " "
20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
Zinc Nitrate 20 0]365 9 " Luran S 757 R; BASF; Specimen: Uncolored, unstressed
50 0]365 9 " "
Zinc Ointment 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Zinc Oxide 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Zinc Stearate 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "
Zinc Sulfate 20 0]365 9 " "
50 0]365 9 " "

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Part 3: Cellulosics Polymers

3. Cellulosics Polymers
Chapter Outline:
3.1 Cellulose Acetate
3.2 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)
3.3 Cellulose Propionate

3.1 Cellulose Acetate

Trade name: Tenite Acetate

%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Acetic Acid 5 23 365 2 Soft; surface attack; generally unsatisfactory 5.53 Eastman
5 23 365 2 " 5.53 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
10 23 7 2 " 5.44 Eastman
10 23 7 2 " 5.44 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
30 23 7 2 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 17.03 Eastman
30 23 7 2 " 17.03 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Acetone 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Aircraft Fuels 100 octane 23 365 5 Slightly stained 24.41 "
Aluminum Acetate basic 33 23 60 5 Appearance unchanged 3.97 "
Aluminum Chloride 10 23 60 5 " 3.25 "
saturated solution 23 60 9 " 0.34 "
Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 21 38 120 4 Slight surface attack 3.89 "
Aluminum Sulfate 30 23 90 6 Appearance unchanged 2.95 "
Ammonium Bifluoride saturated 23 60 5 Slightly bleached 3.56 "
Ammonium Chloride saturated solution 23 60 8 Appearance unchanged 1.43 "
" 23 60 8 " 1.43 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Ammonium Hydroxide 10 23 30 4 2.99 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
10 23 30 2 Soft; surface attack; generally unsatisfactory 2.99 "
Ammonium Nitrate 10 23 7 6 Appearance unchanged 2.91 "
solid 23 7 9 " 0.14 "
Ammonium Sulfate 10 23 365 5 " 3.68 "

Woishnis and Ebnesajjad. Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics. DOI: 10.1016/B978-1-4557-7896-6.00003-0

 Cellulose Acetate
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Ammonium Sulfate (cont) solid 23 365 8 Appearance unchanged Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Amyl Alcohol n-amyl alcohol 23 2 9 " 20.36 "
" 23 2 9 " 20.36 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Aniline 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Animal Fats lard 23 3 9 Appearance unchanged "
Bacon Fats 23 21 9 " "
Bath Oils pine 23 7 6 Stained 1.38 "
Beer 23 7 2 Swelled; generally unsatisfactory 5.28 "
Benzene 23 7 2 5.94 "
23 7 2 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory 5.94 "
Bitter Almonds 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Blood 23 7 9 Appearance unchanged "
Borneol in n-butanol 50 23 2 9 " 0.1 "
1,3-Butadiene gas 23 30 3 Showed exudation; generally unsatisfactory 4.21 "
liquid 23 365 2 Warped and shrunken; generally 29.42 "
unsatisfactory
Butter 23 3 9 Appearance unchanged "
Butyl Acetate n-butyl acetate 23 2 2 Surface attack; generally unsatisfactory 7.24 "
Butyl Alcohol n-butanol 23 2 7 Appearance unchanged 1.41 "
Butyl Carbitol Ektasolve DB 23 2 5 Slight surface attack; generally 1.02 "
unsatisfactory
Butyl Cellosolve Ektasolve EB 23 2 4 " 1.95 "
" 23 2 4 " 1.95 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Calcium Chloride 2.5 23 365 5 Appearance unchanged 2.93 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
40 23 60 9 " 0.61 "
solid 23 2 7 " 2.91 "
Calcium Hypochlorite 6 23 90 4 Slightly softened 2.94 "
Calcium Phosphate dibasic; solid 23 365 6 Appearance unchanged 23.27 "
monobasic; solid 23 365 4 Brittle; surface attack; generally 21.09 "
unsatisfactory
tribasic; solid 23 365 6 Appearance unchanged 23.74 "
Calcium Sulfate solid 23 365 9 " 20.2 "
Carbitol Ektasolve DE 23 2 1 Swelled; surface attack; generally 11.2 "
unsatisfactory

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Carbon Bisulfide saturated 23 2 5 Appearance unchanged 5.85 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
23 30 7 " 0.59 "
Carbon Tetrachloride 23 60 3 Appearance unchanged; generally 14.92 "
unsatisfactory
Carboseal gas antileak compound 38 60 1 Swelled; soft; stained; generally 26.6 "
unsatisfactory
Catsup 23 7 7 Slightly stained "
Caulking Compound average of five brands 60 7 7 Appearance unchanged 22.68 "
Cellosolve Ektasolve EE 23 2 1 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory 23.1 "
Cellosolve Acetate Ektasolve EE Acetate 23 2 3 Surface attack; generally unsatisfactory "
Chlordane 20 23 3 5 Appearance unchanged 1.83 "
Chlorine dry 23 7 3 Crazed; brittle; generally unsatisfactory 3.58 "
moist 23 7 4 " 2.96 "
saturated 23 7 2 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory "
Chlorobenzene 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Chlorobromoethane 23 0 " "
Chloroform 23 0 " "
Chocolate Syrup Hershey 23 7 7 Appearance unchanged 1.67 "
Chromic Acid 6 38 8 2 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory "
Citric Acid 10 23 365 6 Appearance unchanged 2.83 "
10 60 60 0 Decomposed; generally unsatisfactory "
30 60 7 0 " "
Citronella 23 2 8 Appearance unchanged 0.56 "
Clorox Chlorox solution 23 2 3 Soft; generally unsatisfactory "
Cloves 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Coca Cola Syrup concentrated 23 365 7 Slightly stained 0.32 "
Coffee grounds 23 3 9 Appearance unchanged "
iced 23 7 6 Stained 1.87 "
Copper Sulfate 10 23 60 5 Appearance unchanged 3.5 "
saturated 23 60 5 " 3.07 "

Cellulose Acetate
Creosote 23 240 6 " 22.69 "
Crude Oils sour crude 23 365 5 Slightly stained 23.2 "
Cuprous Chloride saturated 23 7 5 Appearance unchanged 2.28 "
Cyclohexanone 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
DDT solid 23 7 9 Appearance unchanged 0.17 "
 Cellulose Acetate
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Detergents dreft 5 23 60 7 Appearance unchanged 0.93 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
" 5 23 60 7 " 0.93 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Glim 10 23 60 6 " 1.99 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
" 10 23 60 6 " 1.99 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Diacetone 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 23 3 2 Slightly swollen; generally unsatisfactory 9.8 "
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 23 3 7 Appearance unchanged 2.24 "
38 3 2 Plasticizer exudation; generally 6.57 "
unsatisfactory
1,2-Dichloroethane 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Diethyl Ether 23 2 3 Swelled; blushed; generally unsatisfactory 1.38 "
Diethylene Glycol 23 120 1 Soft; warped; surface attack; generally 20.78 "
unsatisfactory
Diisopropyl Ketone 23 2 9 Appearance unchanged 0.04 "
1,4-Dioxane 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Dishwashing Detergents Joy liquid 10 23 60 7 Appearance unchanged 20.32 "
" 23 60 2 Slightly warped; swollen; generally 23.27 "
unsatisfactory
Ektasolve DB butyl carbitol 23 2 5 Slight surface attack; generally 1.02 "
unsatisfactory
Ektasolve DE carbitol 23 2 1 Swelled; surface attack; generally 11.2 "
unsatisfactory
Ektasolve DM methyl carbitol 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Ektasolve EB Butyl Cellosolve 23 2 4 Slight surface attack; generally 1.95 "
unsatisfactory
Ektasolve EE Cellosolve 23 2 1 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory 23.1 "
Ektasolve EE Acetate cellosolve acetate 23 2 3 Surface attack; generally unsatisfactory "
Ektasolve EM methyl cellosolve 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Ethyl Acetate 23 2 0 " "
Ethyl Alcohol 50 23 7 2 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory 14.48 Eastman
50 23 7 2 " 14.48 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
23 2 1 " 12.7 Eastman
23 2 1 " 12.7 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry

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Ethyl Lactate 23 2 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Ethylene Glycol 23 365 5 Slightly softened 1.29 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Ethylene Oxide 23 1 1 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory 18.54 "
gas 23 1 1 " 18.54 "
2-Ethylhexyl Alcohol 2-ethylhexanol 23 7 9 Appearance unchanged "
Eucalyptus Oil 23 2 9 " 0.28 "
Eugenol 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Ferric Chloride 5 23 60 5 Appearance unchanged 2.93 "
20 23 60 6 " 2.5 "
40 23 60 7 " 2.81 "
saturated 23 7 3 Surface tacky; generally unsatisfactory "
Floor Cleaners 23 7 5 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 1 "
Formaldehyde 35 23 7 3 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory 11.82 "
Formic Acid 3 23 20 9 Appearance unchanged "
Freon 11 monofluorotrichloromethane, Frigen 23 0.083 4 Showed exudation "
11
" 23 0.083 4 " Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Freon 114 tetrafluorodichloroethane, Frigen 114; 23 30 9 Appearance unchanged 0.38 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
gas molded, dry
tetrafluorodichloroethane, Frigen 114; 23 30 8 " 0.55 "
liquid
Freon 12 difluorodichloromethane, Frigen 12; 23 30 9 " 0.32 "
gas
difluorodichloromethane, Frigen 12; 23 30 6 " 23.37 "
liquid
difluorodichloromethane, Frigen 12; 23 30 9 " 0.32 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
gas
difluorodichloromethane, Frigen 12; 23 30 6 " 23.37 "
liquid
Freon 22 gas 23 30 7 " 2.68 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
difluoromonochloromethane, Frigen 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
22; liquid
Gasoline Amoco premium 23 365 7 Appearance unchanged 22.92 "

Cellulose Acetate
Amoco regular 23 365 6 Stained yellow 22.8 "
Shell premium 23 365 6 " 22.29 "
Shell regular 23 365 7 " 21.9 "
Glycerin 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged 20.66 "
 Cellulose Acetate
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Grape Juice 23 7 6 Appearance unchanged 2.25 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Hair Tonic Vitalis 23 3 2 Swelled; generally unsatisfactory "
Horseradish 23 3 9 Appearance unchanged "
Household Cleaners Lysol 23 365 2 Soft; generally unsatisfactory "
Hydraulic Fluids Skydrol 23 365 8 Appearance unchanged 21.07 "
Skydrol 500 23 365 7 Surface dulled 1.15 "
Hydrochloric Acid 6 23 2 8 Appearance unchanged 1.28 Eastman
6 23 2 8 " 1.28 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
8 23 2 5 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 0.08 Eastman
8 23 2 5 " 0.08 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
10 23 30 3 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory 2.06 Eastman
10 23 30 3 " 2.06 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Hydrofluoric Acid 10 23 30 2 " "
48 23 30 0 Decomposed; generally unsatisfactory "
Hydrofluorosilicic Acid 10 23 60 5 Slight warp; generally unsatisfactory 21.3 "
28 23 60 5 " 21.67 "
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 23 365 3 Soft; bleached; generally unsatisfactory 4.46 "
5 23 2 5 Slightly bleached 3.1 "
Hydrogen Sulfide dry 23 30 7 Appearance unchanged 1.05 "
moist 23 60 5 " 3.95 "
saturated 23 60 6 " 1.58 "
Hydroquinone 20 grams/gal. 23 7 3 Stained yellow; generally unsatisfactory 5.58 "
Inks Dwin 23 7 9 Appearance unchanged 20.02 "
Insecticides Mortemoth Liquid 23 60 7 " 1.69 "
Iodine saturated 23 2 5 Stained brown; generally unsatisfactory 2.48 "
Isoamyl Acetate 23 2 5 Surface attack; generally unsatisfactory 1.89 "
Isoamyl Alcohol 23 2 9 Appearance unchanged 20.36 "
Isobutyl Acetate 23 2 2 Surface attack; generally unsatisfactory 7.82 "
Isobutyl Alcohol 23 2 7 Appearance unchanged 21.7 "
Isopropyl Acetate 23 2 2 Surface attack; generally unsatisfactory 7.32 "
Isopropyl Alcohol isopropanol 23 2 1 Swelled; generally unsatisfactory 10.9 "
Isopropyl Ether 23 2 5 Appearance unchanged; generally 29.31 "

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unsatisfactory
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Jet Aircraft Fuels JP 3 23 365 5 Appearance unchanged 26 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Kerosene 23 7 7 " 20.84 "
Lactic Acid 10 23 2 6 " 3.14 "
50 23 2 2 Soft; surface attack; generally unsatisfactory 6.8 "
Latex latex emulsion 23 365 5 Appearance unchanged 26 "
Laundry Detergents Tide 5 23 60 7 Slightly warped 0.08 "
Lemon Juice 23 7 4 Appearance unchanged 4.3 "
Lemon Oil 23 2 9 " 0.26 "
Lemonade 23 7 6 " 2.47 "
Lubricating Oils Shell Diala Oil AX 23 60 7 " 21.72 "
Aeroshell No. 12 23 365 5 " 25.95 "
Texaco #50; low temperature 50 28 5 21.92 "
Magnesium Chloride solid 23 2 6 Appearance unchanged 2.93 "
Magnesium Sulfate " 23 2 5 " 3.12 "
Margarine 23 3 9 " "
Mayonnaise 23 3 9 " "
Menthol Oil in n-butanol 50 23 2 9 " 0.04 "
Mercuric Chloride 5 23 2 5 " 5.86 "
Mercurochrome 23 2 5 Stained 3.26 "
Mercury ammoniated 60 7 9 Appearance unchanged "
Methyl Acetate 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Methyl Alcohol 5 23 365 3 3.98 "
5 23 365 3 Soft; blushed; generally unsatisfactory 3.98 "
23 2 1 22.6 "
23 2 1 Soft; swollen; blushed; generally 22.6 "
unsatisfactory
Methyl Butyl Ketone 23 2 1 Swelled; surface attack; generally 13.4 "
unsatisfactory
Methyl Carbitol Ektasolve DM 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Methyl Cellosolve Ektasolve EM 23 0 " "

Cellulose Acetate
Methyl Cellosolve Acetate 23 0 " "
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 23 0 " "
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone 23 2 1 Swelled; surface attack; generally 40.4 "
unsatisfactory
23 2 1 " 40.4 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
 Cellulose Acetate
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Methyl Propyl Ketone 23 2 1 Swelled; surface attack; warp; generally 51.3 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry
Methyl Salicylate 23 2 4 Slight surface attack 2.74 "
Methylene Chloride 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Milk 23 3 9 Appearance unchanged "
Mineral Oils 23 120 6 " 22.18 "
Mineral Spirits 23 10 5 " 26.5 "
Moth Balls naphthalene 38 2 4 Plasticizer exudation; generally 1.01 "
unsatisfactory
" 60 1 3 " 8.58 "
Motor Oils Socony DTE heavy 23 3 9 Appearance unchanged 20.08 "
Purol HD, SAE 10 23 180 9 " 20.31 "
Mustard 23 2 5 Stained 2.78 "
Naphtha industrial 23 30 6 Appearance unchanged 23.24 "
" 23 30 6 " 23.24 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Naphthalene moth balls 38 2 4 Plasticizer exudation; generally 1.01 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry
" 60 1 3 " 8.58 "
n-Heptane 23 365 5 Appearance unchanged 25.36 "
Nitric Acid 10 23 7 0 Decomposed; generally unsatisfactory "
Nitrobenzene 23 3 2 Soft; swollen; warped; generally "
unsatisfactory
Oleic Acid 23 365 6 Appearance unchanged 23.33 "
Orange Juice 23 7 6 " 2.5 "
Paint Removers Taxite paint and varnish remover 23 1 2 Swelled; partially dissolved "
Paints oil base 23 7 7 Appearance unchanged 21.52 "
water emulsion 23 7 5 " 3.31 "
Palmarosa Oil 23 2 8 " 0.98 "
Peanut Butter 23 3 9 " "
Pennyroyal 23 2 7 " 1.03 "
Phenol 5 23 7 0 Decomposed; generally unsatisfactory "
Phorone 23 2 8 Stained yellow 0.04 "
Phosphoric Acid 0.5 23 60 4 Brittle; surface attack; generally 1.63 "
unsatisfactory
30 23 60 5 Appearance unchanged; generally 2.03 "
unsatisfactory

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75 23 7 0 Decomposed; generally unsatisfactory "
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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Photographic Developers Kodak D-72 23 7 3 Slightly softened; generally unsatisfactory 3.43 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Kodak DK-50 23 7 4 Stained 4.58 "
Photographic Fixing Baths photographic acid fixer 23 7 5 Appearance unchanged 4.46 "
Potassium Chloride 10 23 365 6 " 3.29 "
solid 23 365 9 " 0.02 "
Potassium Cyanide 10 23 60 2 Soft; discolored; generally unsatisfactory 25.84 "
saturated 23 60 4 " 21.15 "
Potassium Iodide " 23 3 6 Stained yellow "
Potassium Permanganate " 23 2 5 Stained black 3.27 "
Potassium Sulfate 10 23 365 6 Appearance unchanged 2.6 "
solid 23 365 9 " 0.08 "
Propane liquid 23 30 6 " 23.88 "
gas 23 60 8 " 20.76 "
Propyl Alcohol n-propyl alcohol 23 2 3 Blushed; generally unsatisfactory 2.2 "
Propylene Dichloride 23 2 2 Blistered; generally unsatisfactory 25.3 "
Propylene Glycol 23 2 9 Appearance unchanged 0.39 "
Pyranol transformer oil 90 7 6 " 23.58 "
Pyrogallic Acid 4 23 7 3 Stained yellow 7.88 "
Quinine 49 2 9 Appearance unchanged "
sec-Butyl Acetate 23 2 3 Surface attack; generally unsatisfactory 3.74 "
sec-Butyl Alcohol 23 2 7 Surface bleached 0.36 "
sec-Tetrabromoethane 23 3 3 Slightly swollen; generally unsatisfactory 5.36 "
Shaving Cream Mennen 23 2 9 Appearance unchanged "
Shoe Polish Kusan 23 3 8 Stained 0.15 "
Silver Nitrate 3 23 2 6 Slightly softened 1.97 "
Skydrol hydraulic fluid 23 365 8 Appearance unchanged 21.07 "
Skydrol 500 Monsanto; hydraulic fluid 23 365 7 Surface dulled 1.15 "
Soaps 10 88 1 "
10 88 1 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Sodium Bicarbonate solid 23 2 6 Appearance unchanged 2.96 Eastman; Specimen: Injection

Cellulose Acetate
molded, dry
Sodium Bisulfite 20 23 7 5 " 4.03 "
Sodium Borate 2.5 23 2 6 " 2.88 "
Sodium Carbonate 2.5 23 365 3 Slightly softened 28.74 "
2.5 23 365 3 " 28.74 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
 Cellulose Acetate
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Sodium Carbonate (cont) solid 23 4 9 Appearance unchanged 20.1 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
" 23 4 9 " 20.1 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Sodium Chloride 10 23 365 6 " 2.52 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
saturated 23 60 7 " 1.26 "
" 60 60 7 " 1.03 "
Sodium Cyanide 10 23 60 2 Soft; discolored; generally unsatisfactory 24.2 "
saturated 23 60 4 " 20.84 "
Sodium Ferrocyanide dry crystals 23 7 9 Appearance unchanged 0.37 "
Sodium Fluoride 4 23 30 6 " 3.6 "
Sodium Hydroxide 1 23 30 5 Soft; warped; generally unsatisfactory 21.94 Eastman
1 23 30 5 " 21.94 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
10 23 7 0 Decomposed; generally unsatisfactory Eastman
10 23 7 0 " Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Sodium Hypochlorite 5 23 2 5 Soft; surface attack; generally unsatisfactory 0.85 "
Sodium Nitrate 10 23 365 6 Appearance unchanged 2.58 "
saturated 23 60 7 " 1.48 "
solid 23 60 9 " 20.26 "
Sodium Nitrite saturated 23 60 8 " 0.78 "
solid 23 60 9 " 20.42 "
Sodium Silicate saturated 23 60 4 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 20.34 "
solid 23 60 6 Etched; generally unsatisfactory 0.57 "
Spearmint spearmint oil 23 7 9 Appearance unchanged "
Sperm Oil 90 7 3 Slightly warped 24.03 "
Stearic Acid 23 7 9 Appearance unchanged "
Stoddard Solvents white spirits 23 3 9 " 20.05 "
Sulfur Dioxide dry 23 60 1 Swelled; warped; generally unsatisfactory 17.3 "
moist 23 60 1 " 13.5 "
saturated 23 60 1 " 10.6 "
Sulfuric Acid 3 23 30 3 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 3.04 Eastman
3 23 30 3 " 3.04 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
10 23 365 0 Decomposed; generally unsatisfactory Eastman

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Sulfuric Acid (cont) 10 23 365 0 Decomposed; generally unsatisfactory Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
20 23 240 0 " Eastman
20 23 240 0 " Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Tannic Acid 10 60 120 3 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 7.62 "
Tartaric Acid 23 2 6 Appearance unchanged 2.93 "
Tea iced 23 7 6 " 1.98 "
Terpineol 23 2 9 " 0.06 "
tert-Amyl Alcohol 23 2 9 " 20.17 "
tert-Butyl Alcohol 23 2 7 " 22 "
Tetra-(2-Ethylbutyl) Silicate 50 30 6 " 22.39 "
Tetrachloroethane 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Tetrachloroethene 23 14 9 Appearance unchanged "
Tetrahydrofurfuryl 23 3 4 Soft; swollen "
Thyme Oil white 23 2 9 Appearance unchanged 0.37 "
Titanium Tetrachloride 23 3 2 Very brittle; generally unsatisfactory "
Toluene 23 365 2 Swelled; soft; generally unsatisfactory 21.72 Eastman
23 365 2 " 21.72 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Tomato Juice 23 7 6 Appearance unchanged 2.06 "
Toothpaste Lever 38 4 7 " 0.97 "
Transformer Oils GE#10-C 82 7 7 " 22.94 "
Pyranol 90 7 6 " 23.58 "
Trichloroacetic Acid 23 30 0 Decomposed; generally unsatisfactory "
Trichloroethene 23 0.67 2 Surface attack; generally unsatisfactory 32.2 Eastman
23 0.67 2 " 32.2 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Triethanolamine 10 7 4 Soft; surface attack; generally unsatisfactory 25.16 "
10 7 4 " 25.16 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
23 7 2 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 11.72 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry

Cellulose Acetate
23 7 2 " 11.72 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Triethylene Glycol 23 120 1 Soft; warped; surface attack; generally 25.4 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry
Trimethylbenzylammonium 5 23 17 6 Appearance unchanged 0.59 "
Chloride
 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Trimethylbenzylammonium 5 23 17 2 Swelled; checked; generally unsatisfactory 24.87 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
Hydroxide molded, dry
Turpentine 23 365 8 Appearance unchanged 20.85 "
23 365 8 " 20.85 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Varsol 2 solvent 23 7 7 " 21.6 Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Water 23 365 5 " 3.09 "
Weed Killer Weed-B-Gon 23 30 5 Appearance unchanged; generally 1.9 "
unsatisfactory
End-O-Weed 23 60 5 Slightly softened; generally unsatisfactory 2.8 "
Xylene 23 365 5 Appearance unchanged 25.64 "
Zinc Chloride hydrous salt 23 7 8 " 0.88 "
saturated solution 23 7 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
hydrous salt 23 7 8 Appearance unchanged 0.88 Specimen: Injection molded, dry
saturated solution 23 7 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "

3.2 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)

% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
Accelerated Outdoor EMMAQUA-Arizona, specimens 365 2 Data from Aristech literature Uvex; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in)
Weathering track sun, 1 yr. = 4 yrs. normal nominal caliper, extruded
exposure
Accelerated Weathering carbon arc Weather-Ometer 125 2 Retains 82% of light 8.2 "
transmission; data from
Aristech literature
Acetic Acid 5 23 365 4 Slightly softened 3.59 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
5 23 365 4 " 3.59 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
10 23 60 3 " 5.22 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
10 23 60 3 " 5.22 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
30 23 60 1 Soft; swollen; generally 12.6 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
unsatisfactory

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% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
Acetic Acid (cont) 30 23 60 1 Soft; swollen; generally 12.6 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry
Acetone 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Aircraft Fuels 100 octane 23 365 4 Slight discoloring 3.03 "
Aircraft Turbine Oils Aeroshell No. 300 49 3 "
Aluminum Acetate 33 23 60 7 Appearance unchanged 1.83 "
Aluminum Chloride 10 23 60 7 " 1.48 "
saturated solution 23 60 9 " 0.1 "
Aluminum Potassium 21 38 120 7 " 1.94 "
Sulfate
Aluminum Sodium Sulfate solid 23 7 7 " 1.64 "
Aluminum Sulfate " 23 90 6 " 1.68 "
Ammonium Bifluoride saturated 23 30 5 Slightly bleached 2.34 "
Ammonium Chloride saturated solution 23 30 6 Appearance unchanged 2.11 "
" 23 30 6 " 2.11 Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Ammonium Hydroxide 10 23 60 1 21.87 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
10 23 60 2 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 21.87 "
Ammonium Nitrate 10 23 7 7 Appearance unchanged 1.65 "
solid 23 7 9 " 0.16 "
Ammonium Sulfate 10 23 365 7 " 1.3 "
solid 23 365 9 " 0.11 "
Amyl Alcohol n-amyl alcohol 23 2 5 " 3.06 "
" 23 2 5 " 3.06 Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Aniline 23 0 Dissolved; generally Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)

Animal Fats lard 23 3 9 Appearance unchanged "
Bath Oils pine 23 7 5 " 3.87 "
Beer 23 7 6 " 2.71 "
Benzaldehyde 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Bitter Almonds 23 0 " "
Blood 23 7 9 Appearance unchanged "
Boric Acid 5 23 2 7 " 1.25 "
Brake Fluids Wagner 21B 23 7 2 Soft; swollen; generally "
unsatisfactory
 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)
% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
1,3-Butadiene gas 23 30 5 Appearance unchanged 2.72 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
liquid 23 180 1 Swelled; soft; generally 19.25 "
unsatisfactory
Butter 23 3 9 Appearance unchanged "
Butyl Acetate n-butyl acetate 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Butyl Alcohol n-butanol 23 2 1 Swelled; generally 6.45 "
unsatisfactory
Calcium Chloride 2.5 23 365 7 Appearance unchanged 1.49 "
40 23 60 9 " 0.44 "
Calcium Hydroxide saturated solution 23 7 7 " 1.72 "
Calcium Hypochlorite 6 23 365 2 Soft; cracked 6 "
30 13 8 Appearance unchanged 0.77 "
Calcium Phosphate dibasic; solid 23 365 8 " 20.58 "
monobasic; solid 23 365 7 " 1.73 "
tribasic; solid 23 365 8 " 20.63 "
Calcium Sulfate solid 23 365 9 " 20.1 "
Carbon Bisulfide saturated 23 2 2 Warped; generally 17.4 "
unsatisfactory
23 7 2 Swelled; soft; generally 25.82 "
unsatisfactory
Carbon Tetrachloride 23 2 2 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 14.8 "
Carboseal gas antileak compound 38 60 1 Swelled; soft; stained; 26.9 "
generally unsatisfactory
Catsup 23 7 7 Slight discoloring "
Caulking Compound 23 7 7 Appearance unchanged 0.97 "
Cellosolve Ektasolve EE 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Cellosolve Acetate Ektasolve EE Acetate 23 0 " "
Chlordane 20 23 3 5 Appearance unchanged 3.33 "
Chlorine dry 23 7 2 Crazed; brittle; generally 8.8 "
unsatisfactory
moist 23 7 4 " 7.77 "
saturated 23 7 2 Soft; swollen; generally "
unsatisfactory
Chlorobenzene 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory

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% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
Chlorobromoethane 23 0 Dissolved; generally Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry
Chloroform 23 0 " "
Chocolate Syrup Hershey 23 7 8 Appearance unchanged 1.3 "
Chromic Acid 6 38 8 7 Slightly stained 2 "
Citric Acid 10 23 365 7 Appearance unchanged 1.38 "
10 60 120 5 Slightly softened 1.64 "
60 60 120 3 Surface attack; generally "
unsatisfactory
Citronella 23 2 2 Slightly softened; generally 6.1 "
unsatisfactory
Cleaners Bon Ami; saturated 23 2 8 Appearance unchanged 1.42 "
Clorox Chlorox solution 23 42 9 " "
Coca Cola Syrup concentrated 23 365 5 Stained yellow 1.69 "
Coffee grounds 23 3 9 Appearance unchanged "
iced 23 7 6 Stained 1.46 "
Cologne sticks 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Cooking Oils Wesson, all vegetable 23 7 7 Appearance unchanged 0.19 "
Copper Sulfate 10 23 60 7 " 1.67 "
saturated 23 60 7 " 1.68 "
Creosote 23 365 2 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 11.65 "
Crude Oils sour crude 23 180 4 Appearance unchanged 6.4 "
Cuprous Chloride saturated 23 7 7 " 1.5 "
Cyclohexanone 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Decongestant Vicks 50 2 2 Swelled; stained; generally "

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)

unsatisfactory
Detergents Dreft 5 23 60 8 Appearance unchanged 1.31 "
" 5 23 60 8 " 1.31 Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Glim 23 60 5 Slightly warped 2.54 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
" 23 60 5 " 2.54 Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Mr. Clean 23 365 4 Slightly yellowed 3.42 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
" 23 365 4 " 3.42 Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)
% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
Di-2-Ethylhexyl Adipate 23 365 8 Appearance unchanged 0.91 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Diacetone 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 23 3 2 Soft; swollen; generally "
unsatisfactory
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 23 3 1 Swelled; generally 11.14 "
unsatisfactory
Dichlorodiethyl Ether 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
1,2-Dichloroethane 23 0 " "
Diethyl Ether 23 2 1 Swelled; generally 46 "
unsatisfactory
Diethylene Glycol 23 60 2 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 8.24 "
Diisopropyl Ketone 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
1,4-Dioxane 23 0 " "
Dishwashing Detergents Joy liquid 10 23 60 7 Appearance unchanged 1.67 "
" 23 60 3 Slightly warped; generally 3.48 "
unsatisfactory
DOP Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate 50 30 7 Small weight gain "
Ektasolve EE Cellosolve 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Ektasolve EE Acetate cellosolve acetate 23 0 " "
Ektasolve EM methyl cellosolve 23 0 " "
Epoxy Hardener 23 0 " "
Ethyl Acetate 23 0 " "
Ethyl Alcohol 50 23 7 2 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 13.4 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
50 23 7 2 " 13.4 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
23 2 2 " 23 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
23 2 2 " 23 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Ethyl Lactate 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Ethyl Propionate 0 " "
2-Ethyl-1,3-Hexanediol 38 2 9 Appearance unchanged "
Ethylene Glycol 23 365 5 " 4.24 "

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% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
Ethylene Oxide 23 1 1 Swelled; soft; generally 20.85 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry
gas 23 1 1 " 20.85 "
41 0.007 9 Appearance unchanged "
gas 41 0.007 9 " "
2-Ethylhexyl Alcohol 2-ethylhexanol 23 7 2 Swelled; generally "
unsatisfactory
Eucalyptus Oil 23 2 5 Slightly softened; generally 0.45 "
unsatisfactory
Ferric Ammonium Sulfate solid 38 7 9 Appearance unchanged 0.25 "
Ferric Chloride 5 23 60 7 " 2 "
20 23 60 7 " 1.73 "
40 23 60 8 " 1.34 "
saturated 23 30 8 " 0.88 "
Fertilizers 20% disokdium phosphate 38 3 6 Stained yellow "
Floor Cleaners Stanley 23 7 8 Appearance unchanged 1.8 "
Formaldehyde 4 23 0.035 9 " 0.24 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry, exposed 5 min per day for 5 days
35 23 60 1 Swelled; soft; generally 12.98 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry
Formic Acid 3 23 20 9 Appearance unchanged "
Freon 114 tetrafluorodichloroethane, Frigen 23 30 8 " 0.84 "
114; gas
tetrafluorodichloroethane, Frigen 23 30 4 " 7.76 "
114; liquid
Freon 12 difluorodichloromethane, Frigen 23 30 8 " 0.88 "
12; gas
difluorodichloromethane, Frigen 23 30 2 Slightly swollen; generally 18.75 "

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)

12; liquid unsatisfactory
difluorodichloromethane, Frigen 23 30 8 Appearance unchanged 0.88 Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
12; gas
difluorodichloromethane, Frigen 23 30 2 Slightly swollen; generally 18.75 "
12; liquid unsatisfactory
Freon 22 gas 23 30 5 Appearance unchanged 4.28 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
difluoromonochloromethane, 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
Frigen 22; liquid unsatisfactory
Fuel Oils fuel oil #1 23 7 9 Appearance unchanged "
 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)
% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
2-Furaldehyde 23 0 Dissolved; generally Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry
Gasoline Amoco premium 23 365 1 Swelled; generally 18.4 "
unsatisfactory
Amoco regular 23 365 2 Stained; swollen; generally 7.7 "
unsatisfactory
Shell premium 23 365 2 " 11.19 "
Shell regular 23 365 2 " 9.9 "
Glycerin 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged 0.03 "
Grape Juice 23 7 7 " 1.52 "
Hair Tonic Vitalis 23 3 2 Swelled; soft; generally "
unsatisfactory
Hexane 23 7 9 Appearance unchanged "
Horseradish 23 3 9 " "
Household Cleaners Bon Ami; saturated 23 2 8 " 1.42 "
Lysol 23 60 2 Slightly softened; generally 6.97 "
unsatisfactory
Hydraulic Fluids Skydrol 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Skydrol 500 23 0 " "
Hydrochloric Acid 10 23 365 7 Surface slightly attacked 0.86 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
10 23 365 7 " 0.86 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Hydrofluoric Acid 10 23 30 2 Soft; swollen; generally 10.3 "
unsatisfactory
48 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Hydrofluorosilicic Acid 10 23 60 5 Appearance unchanged 4.45 "
28 23 60 4 " 4.69 "
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 23 365 6 " 1.72 "
5 23 2 7 " 1.4 "
Hydrogen Sulfide dry 23 60 6 " 2.26 "
moist 23 60 5 " 3.04 "
saturated 23 60 5 " 5.87 "
Hydroquinone 20 grams/gal. 23 7 5 Stained yellow 2.39 "
Inks Carter's No. 4715 23 7 2 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 38.4 "
Dwin 23 7 9 Appearance unchanged 0.18 "

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Sheaffer's Skrip 23 30 5 " 4.09 "
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% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
Insecticides Mortemoth Liquid 23 7 1 Soft; swollen; generally 26.45 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry
Isoamyl Acetate 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Isoamyl Alcohol 23 2 3 Slightly softened; generally 2.02 "
unsatisfactory
Isobutyl Acetate 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Isopropyl Acetate 23 0 " "
Isopropyl Alcohol isopropanol 23 2 1 Soft; tacky; generally 23.4 "
unsatisfactory
Isopropyl Ether 23 2 7 Appearance unchanged 0.78 "
Jet Aircraft Fuels JP 3 23 240 5 " 3.87 "
Kerosene 23 7 8 " 0.41 "
Lactic Acid 50 23 2 7 " 1.6 "
Latex latex emulsion 23 365 8 " 1.11 "
Laundry Detergents Tide 5 23 60 8 " 1.58 "
Wisk 23 365 6 Discolored 1.1 "
Lavender 23 2 8 Appearance unchanged 0.89 "
Lemon Juice 23 2 7 " 2.4 "
Lemon Oil 23 2 9 " 0.41 "
Linseed Oil 23 30 9 " "
Lipstick Coty 23 42 6 Stained "
Lithium Bromide 50 23 7 9 Appearance unchanged 20.04 "
solid 23 7 9 " 20.68 "
Lubricating Oils Houghton Safe 112 23 7 7 " ,1 "
Shell Diala Oil AX 23 60 9 " 20.08 "

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)

Aeroshell No. 12 23 365 8 " 0.6 "
Texaco #50; low temperature 50 28 "
Machining Oils heavy 23 1 9 Appearance unchanged "
Magnesium Carbonate 2.5 23 2 7 " 1.55 "
Malathion 0.5 23 7 2 Soft; swollen; surface pitted; 8.73 "
generally unsatisfactory
Margarine 23 3 9 Appearance unchanged "
Mayonnaise 23 3 9 " "
Mercury ammoniated 60 7 9 " "
 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)
% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
Methyl Acetate 23 0 Dissolved; generally Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry
Methyl Alcohol 5 23 365 4 2.02 "
5 23 365 5 Slightly softened 2.02 "
23 "
23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Methyl Butyl Ketone 23 0 " "
Methyl Cellosolve Ektasolve EM 23 0 " "
Methyl Cellosolve Acetate 23 0 " "
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 23 0 " "
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone 23 0 " "
23 0 " Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Methyl Methacrylate monomerEXTEMP 23 0 " Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Methyl Salicylate 23 0 " "
Methylene Chloride 23 0 " "
Milk 23 3 9 Appearance unchanged "
Mineral Oils 23 120 9 " 20.4 "
Mineral Spirits 23 10 6 " 2 "
Motor Oils Purol HD, SAE 10 23 180 9 " 20.1 "
Mustard 23 11 6 Stained 2.3 "
Naphtha industrial 23 30 5 Appearance unchanged 3.56 "
" 23 30 5 " 3.56 Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Natural Gas 5% aromatic content 23 23 7 Slight tensile strength Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
decrease molded, dry
aromatic free 23 365 7 " "
Neats Foot Oil 23 42 9 Appearance unchanged "
n-Heptane 23 365 6 " 1.6 "
Nitric Acid 10 23 240 0 Decomposed; generally "
unsatisfactory
Nitrobenzene 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Oleic Acid 23 365 6 Appearance unchanged 2.31 "
Orange Juice 23 7 7 " 1.66 "
Orange Oil sweet 23 2 8 " 0.26 "

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% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
Outdoor Weathering Arizona, 45 south 182 6 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick clear or colored outdoor type
Tenite Butyrate
" 182 8 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick of a black outdoor type Tenite
Butyrate
Tennessee, vertical position facing 182 2 59 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm
due south (0.125 in) thick clear or colored outdoor type
Tenite Butyrate
" 182 9 97 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick of a black outdoor type Tenite
Butyrate
Arizona, 45 south 365 3 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick clear or colored outdoor type
Tenite Butyrate
" 365 7 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick of a black outdoor type Tenite
Butyrate
Tennessee, vertical position facing 365 1 40 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm
due south (0.125 in) thick clear or colored outdoor type
Tenite Butyrate
" 365 9 95 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick of a black outdoor type Tenite
Butyrate
Arizona, 45 south 730 3 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick clear or colored outdoor type
Tenite Butyrate
" 730 6 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick of a black outdoor type Tenite
Butyrate
Florence, Kentucky; 45 degrees 730 3 Data from Aristech literature Uvex; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm (0.125 in)
south nominal caliper, extruded

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)

Arizona, 45 south 1095 2 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick clear or colored outdoor type
Tenite Butyrate
" 1095 5 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick of a black outdoor type Tenite
Butyrate
Tennessee, vertical position facing 1095 1 16 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm
due south (0.125 in) thick clear or colored outdoor type
Tenite Butyrate
" 1095 7 85 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick of a black outdoor type Tenite
Butyrate
 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)
% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
Ozone 0.05-0.15 ppm 23 45 9 Appearance unchanged Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
0.7 ppm 49 45 6 Yellowed "
Paint Removers Taxite paint and varnish remover 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Paints oil base 23 7 5 Appearance unchanged 2.88 "
water emulsion 23 7 5 " 3.11 "
Palmarosa Oil 23 2 2 Slightly softened; generally 5.4 "
unsatisfactory
Peanut Butter 23 3 9 Appearance unchanged "
Pennyroyal 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Perfumes 23 2 1 Swelled; generally 34.8 "
unsatisfactory
Phenol 5 23 7 0 Decomposed; generally "
unsatisfactory
Phorone 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Phosphoric Acid 0.5 23 60 7 Appearance unchanged 1.58 "
30 23 60 7 " 1.26 "
75 23 60 0 Decomposed; generally "
unsatisfactory
Photographic Developers Kodak D-72 23 7 5 Appearance unchanged; 2.2 "
generally unsatisfactory
Kodak DK-50 23 7 6 Appearance unchanged 2.33 "
Photographic Fixing Baths photographic acid fixer 23 7 6 " 2.16 "
Potassium Bromide 3 38 3 7 " 1.3 "
Potassium Chloride 10 23 365 7 " 1.66 "
solid 23 365 9 " 0.09 "
Potassium Chrome Alum 10 38 3 7 " 1.33 "
Potassium Cyanide 10 23 60 7 Slight discoloring 1.4 "
saturated 23 60 8 " 0.46 "
Potassium Ferricyanide 10 23 4 9 Appearance unchanged "
Potassium Sulfate 10 23 365 8 " 1.36 "
solid 23 365 9 " 0.12 "
Propane gas 23 60 8 " 0.34 "
liquid 23 60 5 " 1.42 "

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% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
Propyl Acetate n-propyl acetate 50 0 Dissolved; generally Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry
Propyl Alcohol n-propyl alcohol 23 2 2 Slightly softened; generally 15 "
unsatisfactory
Propylene Dichloride 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Propylene Glycol 23 2 9 Appearance unchanged 0.44 "
Pyranol transformer oil 90 7 8 " 20.74 "
Pyrogallic Acid 4 23 7 5 Stained yellow 2.56 "
sec-Butyl Acetate 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
sec-Butyl Alcohol 23 2 1 Swelled; generally 7.2 "
unsatisfactory
sec-Tetrabromoethane 23 3 2 Soft; swollen; tacky; generally "
unsatisfactory
Silicone Oil Dow Corning # 200 23 90 8 Appearance unchanged 0.77 "
Silver Nitrate 2.5 23 2 7 " 1.46 "
Skydrol hydraulic fluid 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Skydrol 500 Monsanto; hydraulic fluid 23 0 " "
Sodium Acetate 3 38 3 7 Appearance unchanged 1.3 "
Sodium Bicarbonate 2.5 23 2 7 " 1.68 "
Sodium Bisulfate 1 38 3 7 " 1.25 "
solid 38 7 9 " 0.1 "
Sodium Bisulfite 20 23 7 6 " 2.14 "
Sodium Borate 2.5 23 2 7 " 1.53 "
Sodium Carbonate 2.5 23 365 7 " 1.28 "

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)

2.5 23 365 7 " 1.28 Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
6 38 3 7 " 1.18 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
6 38 3 7 " 1.18 Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
10 23 365 9 " Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
10 23 365 9 " Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
solid 38 7 6 " 3.9 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
" 38 7 6 " 3.9 Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)
% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
Sodium Chloride 2.5 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
10 23 365 7 " 1.33 "
saturated 23 60 8 " 0.79 "
" 60 60 7 " 0.89 "
Sodium Chromate " 23 7 9 " 0.57 "
Sodium Cyanide 10 23 60 8 " 1.02 "
saturated 23 60 9 " 20.18 "
Sodium Ferrocyanide dry crystals 23 7 8 " 0.84 "
Sodium Fluoride 4 23 30 6 " 2.45 "
Sodium Hydroxide 1 23 365 8 " 0.95 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
1 23 365 8 " 0.95 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
10 23 240 3 Brittle; generally 3.19 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
unsatisfactory
10 23 240 3 " 3.19 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Sodium Hypochlorite 30 23 13 6 Appearance unchanged 1.11 "
Sodium Nitrate 10 23 365 8 " 1.23 "
saturated 23 60 8 " 0.92 "
solid 23 60 9 " 0.08 "
Sodium Silicate saturated 23 60 8 " 1.18 "
solid 23 60 9 " 0.3 "
Sodium Sulfite 10 23 7 6 " 2.08 "
Sodium Thiosulfate 20 23 13 7 " 1.1 "
20 23 13 7 " 1.1 Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
24 38 3 7 " 1.22 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
24 38 3 7 " 1.22 Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Spearmint spearmint oil 23 0 Dissolved; generally Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry
Sperm Oil 90 7 9 Appearance unchanged 20.48 "
Stearic Acid 23 7 9 " "
Stoddard Solvents white spirits 23 3 9 " 0.48 "
Styrene monomer 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory

191
Sulfur solid 23 7 9 Appearance unchanged "
 192
% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
Sulfur Dioxide dry 23 60 1 Swelled; warped; generally 19.4 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry
moist 23 60 1 " 31.9 "
saturated 23 60 1 " 23.2 "
Sulfuric Acid 3 23 365 6 Slight discoloring 1.6 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
3 23 365 6 " 1.6 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
10 23 365 7 " 1.5 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
10 23 365 7 " 1.5 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
20 23 365 5 Soft; surface attack; generally 0.91 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
unsatisfactory
20 23 365 5 " 0.91 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
30 365 6 Surface attack; generally 20.42 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
unsatisfactory
30 365 6 " 20.42 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
94 23 0 Disintegrated; generally Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
unsatisfactory
94 23 0 " Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Talcum Powder 23 3 5 Appearance unchanged 2.93 "
Tannic Acid 10 38 120 6 " 2.75 "
Tea iced 23 7 7 " 1.5 "
Terpineol 23 2 8 " 0.56 "
tert-Amyl Alcohol 23 2 1 Soft; tacky; generally 14 "
unsatisfactory

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)

tert-Butyl Alcohol 23 2 3 Slightly softened; generally 3.62 "
unsatisfactory
Tetra-(2-Ethylbutyl) Silicate 50 30 9 Appearance unchanged 20.74 "
Tetrachloroethane 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Tetrachloroethene 23 12 2 Badly swollen; generally "
unsatisfactory
Tetrahydrofurfuryl 23 0 Dissolved; generally "
unsatisfactory
Thyme Oil 23 0 " "
 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)
% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength
Titanium Tetrachloride 23 3 2 Very brittle; generally Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
unsatisfactory molded, dry
TNT trinitrotoluene; water slurry 23 28 6 Stained "
Toluene 23 2 2 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 39.3 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
23 2 2 " 39.3 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Tomato Juice Campbell's 23 7 6 Appearance unchanged 1.77 "
Transformer Oils GE#10-C 82 7 8 " 20.9 "
Pyranol 90 7 8 " 20.74 "
Trichloroacetic Acid 1 23 30 7 " 3.28 "
5 23 30 2 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 9.25 "
Trichloroethene 23 1 2 Badly swollen; generally Tenite Butyrate; Eastman
unsatisfactory
23 1 2 " Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Triethylene Glycol 23 60 2 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 8.61 "
Trimethylbenzylammonium 5 23 17 8 Appearance unchanged 1.13 "
Chloride
Trimethylbenzylammonium 5 23 17 7 " 1.13 "
Hydroxide
Turpentine 23 365 1 Soft; swollen; surface attack; 99.2 "
generally unsatisfactory
23 365 1 " 99.2 Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Urine 23 7 8 Appearance unchanged 1.5 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
Vanilla imitation 23 2 3 Appearance unchanged; 11.8 "
generally unsatisfactory
Varsol 2 solvent 23 7 7 Appearance unchanged 1.14 "
Vicks decongestant 50 2 2 Swelled; stained; generally "
unsatisfactory
Water distilled, all concentrations 23 365 7 Appearance unchanged 1.66 "
Waxes Pride 23 7 4 Slightly softened 3.01 "
Weed Killer Weed-B-Gon 23 30 1 Soft; swollen; discolored; 13.43 "
warped; generally
unsatisfactory
End-O-Weed 23 120 1 Soft; swollen; discolored; 19.5 "
generally unsatisfactory
Wines 12% ethyl alcohol 23 60 4 Appearance unchanged 7.88 "

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Xylene 23 7 2 Soft; generally unsatisfactory 41.52 "
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% %
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change Retained
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) # Impact
Weight
strength

Zinc Chloride hydrous salt 23 7 8 Appearance unchanged 0.53 Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry
saturated solution 23 7 6 Slightly etched 1.37 "
hydrous salt 23 7 8 Appearance unchanged 0.53 Tenite Butyrate; Specimen: Injection molded, dry
saturated solution 23 7 6 Slightly etched 1.37 "
Zinc Oxide solid 23 7 9 Appearance unchanged Tenite Butyrate; Eastman; Specimen: Injection
molded, dry

3.3 Cellulose Propionate

Trade name: Tenite Propionate

%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight

Acetic Acid 5 23 365 5 Slightly softened Eastman

5 23 365 5 " Eastman; Specimen: Injection molded,
dry
Acetone 23 365 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Ammonium Hydroxide 10 23 365 "
10 23 365 5 Slightly swollen "
Butyl Acetate 23 365 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Calcium Chloride 2.5 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged "
Carbon Bisulfide 23 365 2 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory "
Carbon Tetrachloride 23 365 2 " "
Cellosolve Acetate Ektasolve EE Acetate 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Chloroform 23 365 2 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory "
Citric Acid 10 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged "
tablets 50 30 9 " "

Cellulose Propionate
Crude Oils 23 365 9 " "
Decongestant Vicks 50 2 3 Stained; soft; generally unsatisfactory "
Ektasolve EE Acetate cellosolve acetate 23 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Ethyl Acetate 23 365 0 " "
 Cellulose Propionate
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Ethyl Alcohol 50 23 365 2 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory Eastman
50 23 365 2 " Eastman; Specimen: Injection molded,
dry
95 23 365 2 " Eastman
95 23 365 2 " Eastman; Specimen: Injection molded,
dry
Ethylene Glycol 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged "
Formaldehyde 35 23 365 2 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory "
Gasoline Amoco premium 23 365 1 Swelled; wavy surface; generally unsatisfactory 6.28 "
Amoco regular 23 365 4 Yellowed 2.25 "
regular 23 365 4 Yellowed; generally unsatisfactory "
Shell premium 23 365 2 Pink; warped; generally unsatisfactory 4.81 "
Shell regular 23 365 3 Yelllowed; slightly warped; generally 3.58 "
unsatisfactory
Glycerin 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged "
Hydrochloric Acid 10 23 365 0 Disintegrated; generally unsatisfactory Eastman
10 23 365 0 " Eastman; Specimen: Injection molded,
dry
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged "
Inks Quick Dry Blue # 353 23 18 4 2.2 "
Lubricants Burndy's Penetrox A conductive 50 28 8 Appearance unchanged 20.9 "
lubricant
Lubricating Oils Bardahl 50 7 7 20.92 "
Texaco #50; low temperature 50 7 4 22.04 "
Bardahl 50 28 5 21.96 "
Texaco #50; low temperature 50 28 3 23.38 "
Malathion 0.5 23 7 1 Soft; swollen; surface pitted; generally 9.36 "
unsatisfactory
Methyl Alcohol 5 23 365 "
5 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged "
100 23 365 "
100 23 365 0 Dissolved; generally unsatisfactory "
Methyl Cellosolve 23 0 " "
Acetate
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 23 0 " "
Methyl Isoamyl Ketone 23 0 " "

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%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Motor Oils Purol HD SAE 10 23 60 9 Appearance unchanged 20.1 Eastman; Specimen: Injection molded,
dry
" 23 180 9 20.3 "
n-Heptane 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged "
Nitric Acid 23 365 0 Disintegrated; generally unsatisfactory "
Oleic Acid 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged "
Ozone 0.05-0.15 ppm 23 45 9 " "
0.7 ppm 49 45 9 " "
Phenol 5 23 365 0 Disintegrated; generally unsatisfactory "
Propane gas 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged "
liquid 23 365 9 " "
Radiator Sealant Dane Head 23 21 9 " "
Sachet Powder 50 30 9 " "
Soaps solution; USP 23 365 9 " "
" 23 365 9 " Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Sodium Carbonate 2.5 23 365 9 " Eastman; Specimen: Injection molded,
dry
2.5 23 365 9 " Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Sodium Chloride 10 23 365 9 " Eastman; Specimen: Injection molded,
dry
Sodium Ferrocyanide dry crystals 23 7 7 " 0.8 "
Sodium Hydroxide 1 23 365 9 " Eastman
1 23 365 9 " Eastman; Specimen: Injection molded,
dry
10 23 365 0 Disintegrated; generally unsatisfactory Eastman
10 23 365 0 " Eastman; Specimen: Injection molded,
dry
Sulfuric Acid 3 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged Eastman
3 23 365 9 " Eastman; Specimen: Injection molded,
dry
30 23 365 5 Slightly warped; generally unsatisfactory Eastman

Cellulose Propionate
30 23 365 5 " Eastman; Specimen: Injection molded,
dry
Toluene 23 365 2 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory Eastman
23 365 2 " Eastman; Specimen: Injection molded,
dry
 Cellulose Propionate
%
Conc. Temp. Time PDL Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) (days) #
Weight
Turpentine 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged Eastman; Specimen: Injection molded,
dry
23 365 9 " Specimen: Injection molded, dry
Vicks decongestant 50 2 3 Stained; soft; generally unsatisfactory Eastman; Specimen: Injection molded,
dry
Water 23 365 9 Appearance unchanged "
Xylene 23 365 2 Soft; swollen; generally unsatisfactory "

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Part 4: Ionomers

4. Ionomers
Chapter Outline:
4.1 Ionomer

4.1 Ionomer
Trade name: Ethylene acid copolymers (Surlyns by DuPont Company)

Conc. Temp. PDL

Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Acetaldehyde 21 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; possible DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
stress crack agent greater than 20 mils
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; possibble stress "
crack agent
Acetic Acid 10 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont
10 21 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
10 60 8 " DuPont
10 60 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress DuPont
crack agent
60 21 6 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; possible DuPont
stress crack agent
60 60 5 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Acetic Anhydride 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Acetone 21 8 " "
Acrylics emulsions 21 8 " "
" 60 8 " "
Adipic Acid 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Air 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Allyl Chloride 21 2 Not recommended for any conditions; possible stress crack "
agent; plasticizer
60 2 " "

Woishnis and Ebnesajjad. Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics. DOI: 10.1016/B978-1-4557-7896-6.00004-2

 Ionomer
Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Aluminum Chloride 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 8 " "
Aluminum Fluoride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Aluminum Hydroxide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Aluminum Nitrate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Aluminum Oxychloride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Aluminum Sulfate 21 8 " "
all types 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
all types 60 8 " "
Ammonia dry gas 21 8 " "
liquefied 21 8 " "
dry gas 60 8 " "
liquefied 60 8 " "
Ammonium Acetate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Ammonium Carbonate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Ammonium Chloride 21 8 " Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
21 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 8 " Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
60 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Ammonium Fluoride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Ammonium Hydroxide 28 21 "
28 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
28 60 "
28 60 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "

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Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Ammonium 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
m-Phosphate greater than 20 mils
60 8 " "
Ammonium Nitrate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Ammonium Persulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Ammonium Phosphate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Ammonium Sulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Ammonium Sulfide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Ammonium 21 8 " "
Thiocyanate
60 8 " "
Amyl Acetate 21 2 Not recommended for any conditions; possible stress crack Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
agent; plasticizer than 20 mils
21 2 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 2 " Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
60 2 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Amyl Alcohol 21 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; oxidizer; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
plasticizer than 20 mils
21 4 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 4 " Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
60 4 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Amyl Chloride 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
60 2 " "
Aniline 21 5 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
Aniline Hydrochloride 21 2 " "
60 2 " "

Ionomer
Animal Oils lard oil 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
" 60 8 " "
 Ionomer
Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Anthraquinone 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 8 " "
Anthraquinonesulfonic 21 8 " "
Acid
60 8 " "
Antimony Trichloride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Aqua Regia 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; oxidizer "
60 2 " "
Aromatic Hydrocarbons 21 5 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
Arsenic Acid 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Ascorbic Acid 10 21 8 " "
10 60 8 " "
Barium Carbonate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Barium Chloride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Barium Hydroxide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Barium Sulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Barium Sulfide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Beer 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Beet Sugar Liquors 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress "
crack agent
60 6 " "
Benzaldehyde 21 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; possible "
stress crack agent
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; possibble stress "
crack agent
Benzene 21 "
21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 "

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60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
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Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Benzenesulfonic Acid 10 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
10 60 6 " "
Benzoic Acid 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Bismuth Carbonate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Black Liquor 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Bleach Lye 10 21 8 " "
10 60 8 " "
Boric Acid 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Brines 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Bromic Acid 21 8 " "
60 6 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions "
Bromine bromine vapor 25 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; oxidizer "
" 25 60 2 " "
bromine liquid 21 2 " "
bromine water 21 2 " "
bromine liquid 60 2 " "
bromine water 60 2 " "
Butadiene 21 6 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
Butanediol 21 5 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; known stress "
crack agent
60 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; known "
stress crack agent
Butter 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Butyl Acetate n-butyl acetate 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
" 60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
Butyl Alcohol n-butanol 21 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; known "
stress crack agent
" 60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; known stress "
crack agent

Ionomer
Butyric Acid 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions "
60 2 " "
 Ionomer
Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Cadmium Cyanide 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 8 " "
Calcium Bisulfide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Calcium Bisulfite 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Calcium Carbonate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Calcium Chlorate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Calcium Chloride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Calcium Hydroxide 21 8 " "
bleach solution 21 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; possible "
stress crack agent
60 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
bleach solution 60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; possible "
stress crack agent
Calcium Nitrate 50 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
50 60 8 " "
Calcium Oxide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Calcium Sulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Camphor oil 21 2 Not recommended for any conditions; possible stress crack "
agent; plasticizer
" 60 2 " "
Carbon slurry 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
" 60 8 " "
Carbon Bisulfide 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions "
60 2 " "
Carbon Dioxide 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Carbon Monoxide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Carbon Tetrachloride 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "

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60 2 " "
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Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Carbonic Acid 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 8 " "
Castor Oil 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Cellosolve 2-ethoxyethanol 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
" 60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
Chloral Hydrate 21 2 " "
60 2 " "
Chlorine chlorine water 2 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress "
crack agent
" 2 60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; possible "
stress crack agent
dry gas 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; oxidizer "
Liquid 21 2 " "
moist gas 21 2 " "
dry gas 60 2 " "
liquid 60 2 " "
moist gas 60 2 " "
Chlorobenzene 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
60 2 " "
Chloroform 21 2 " "
60 2 " "
Chlorosulfonic Acid 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions "
60 2 " "
Chromic Acid 10 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
50 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; oxidizer "
Cider 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Citric Acid 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Coca Cola Syrup Cola concentrates 21 8 " "
" 60 8 " "
Coconut Oil Alcohols 21 5 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; known stress "
crack agent
60 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; known "

Ionomer
stress crack agent
Coffee 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
 Ionomer
Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Coffee (cont) 60 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Copper Carbonate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Copper Chloride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Copper Cyanide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Copper Fluoride 2 21 8 " "
2 60 8 " "
21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Copper Nitrate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Copper Sulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Corn Oil 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Corn Syrup 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Cottonseed Oil 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 6 " "
Cresol 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
60 2 " "
Crude Oils 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
sour crude 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
sour crude 60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
Cuprous Chloride 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Cyclohexanol 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
crack agent than 20 mils
21 6 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; possible "
stress crack agent
60 5 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness

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greater than 20 mils
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Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Cyclohexanone 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
Detergents synthetic 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
crack agent than 20 mils
" 21 6 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
" 60 6 " Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
" 60 6 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Dextrin 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Diazo Salts 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
1,2-Dibromoethane 21 2 Not recommended for any conditions; possible stress crack "
agent; plasticizer
60 2 " "
Dibutyl Phthalate 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
21 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 6 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
60 6 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 21 2 Not recommended for any conditions; possible stress crack "
agent; plasticizer
60 2 " "
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 21 2 " "
60 2 " "
1,2-Dichloroethane 21 2 " "
60 2 " "
Diethyl Ether 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
60 2 " "
Diethylene Glycol 21 5 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; known stress "
crack agent
60 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; known "
stress crack agent

Ionomer
 Ionomer
Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Diglycolic Acid 21 5 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; known stress DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
crack agent greater than 20 mils
60 5 " "
Dimethylamine 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions "
60 2 " "
Dioctyl Phthalate 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
Disodium Phosphate 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Esters 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
Ethers 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
Ethyl Acetate 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
Ethyl Acrylate 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
Ethyl Alcohol 21 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; known DuPont
stress crack agent
21 4 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; known stress DuPont
crack agent
60 2 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Ethyl Chloride 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
60 2 " "
Ethylbenzene 21 2 Not recommended for any conditions; possible stress crack "
agent; plasticizer
60 2 " "
Ethylene Chlorohydrin 21 2 " "
60 2 " "
Ethylene Glycol 21 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; known "
stress crack agent
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; known stress "
crack agent
Ethylene Oxide 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 6 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions "

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Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Ferric Chloride 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 8 " "
Ferric Hydroxide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Ferric Nitrate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Ferric Sulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Ferrous Chloride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Ferrous Sulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Fish Solubles 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Fluoboric Acid 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Fluorine wet gas 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; oxidizer "
" 60 2 " "
Formaldehyde 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress "
crack agent
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; possible "
stress crack agent
Formic Acid 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Fructose 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Fruit Pulp 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress "
crack agent
60 6 " "
2-Furaldehyde 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
60 2 " "
Furfuryl Alcohol 21 2 Not recommended for any conditions; possible stress crack "
agent; plasticizer
60 2 " "
Gallic Acid 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress "

Ionomer
crack agent
60 6 " "
 Ionomer
Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Gasoline 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
high octane 21 6 " "
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; "
plasticizer
high octane 60 5 " "
Genetron 11 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
Genetron 12 21 6 " "
Genetron 22 21 6 " "
Glucose 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Glycerin 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress "
crack agent
60 6 " "
Glycolic Acid 30 21 5 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; known stress "
crack agent
30 60 5 " "
Glycols 21 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; known "
stress crack agent
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; known stress "
crack agent
Grape Sugar saturated, aqueous 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
" 60 8 " "
Hexachlorobenzene 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Hexane 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; "
plasticizer
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; "
plasticizer
Hydrobromic Acid 50 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
50 60 8 " "
Hydrochloric Acid 21 8 " DuPont
21 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
dry gas 21 8 " DuPont
" 21 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 8 " DuPont
60 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness

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greater than 20 mils
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Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Hydrochloric Acid (cont) dry gas 60 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont
" 60 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Hydrocyanic Acid 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Hydrofluoric Acid 60 21 8 " "
60 60 8 " "
Hydrofluorosilicic Acid 32 21 8 " "
32 60 8 " "
concentrated 21 8 " "
" 60 6 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions "
Hydrogen 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 21 8 " "
3 60 6 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions "
Hydrogen Sulfide 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Hydroquinone 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Hydroxylamine Sulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Hypochlorous Acid 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Inks 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress "
crack agent
60 6 " "
Iodine 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; oxidizer "
60 2 " "
Isopropyl Alcohol isopropanol 21 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; known "
stress crack agent
" 60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; known stress "
crack agent
Jet Aircraft Fuels JP4 and JP5 21 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
Kerosene 21 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "

Ionomer
 Ionomer
Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Lactic Acid 25 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
25 60 8 " "
Latex 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Lauric Acid 21 8 " "
60 6 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions "
Lauryl Chloride 21 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
Lead Acetate 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Lead Chloride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Lead Nitrate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Lead Sulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Linseed Oil 21 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
Liquors Kraft liquors 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
" 60 8 " "
Lithium Bromide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Lubricating Oils ASTM Oil No. 1,2,3 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
Machining Oils 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
Magnesium Carbonate 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Magnesium Chloride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Magnesium Citrate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Magnesium Hydroxide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Magnesium Nitrate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "

211
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Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Magnesium Sulfate 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 8 " "
Maleic Acid 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Mercuric Chloride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Mercuric Cyanide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Mercurous Nitrate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Mercury 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Methane 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
Methyl Alcohol 21 "
21 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; known "
stress crack agent
60 "
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; known stress "
crack agent
Methyl Chloride 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
60 2 " "
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
21 6 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
60 5 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Methyl Sulfate 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Methyl Sulfuric Acid 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Methylene Chloride 21 2 Not recommended for any conditions; possible stress crack "

Ionomer
agent; plasticizer
60 2 " "
 Ionomer
Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Milk 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 8 " "
Mineral Oils 21 8 " "
60 6 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions "
Molasses 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Naphtha 21 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
21 5 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
60 2 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Naphthalene 21 2 " "
60 2 " "
Natural Gas dry and wet 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
n-Heptane 21 6 " "
n-heptane 21 6 " "
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
n-heptane 60 5 " "
Nickel Chloride 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Nickel Nitrate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Nickel Sulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Nicotine dilute 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress "
crack agent
" 60 6 " "
Nitric Acid 10 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
10 60 6 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions "
98 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; oxidizer "
98 60 2 " "
fuming 21 2 " "
" 60 2 " "

213
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Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Nitrobenzene 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 2 " "
Nitrous Oxide 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
Octane n-octane 21 6 " "
" 60 6 " "
Oleic Acid 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
60 2 " "
Oxalic Acid 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Oxygen 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; oxidizer "
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; oxidizer "
Ozone 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; oxidizer "
3-Pentanone 21 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; possible "
stress crack agent
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; possible stress "
crack agent
Perchloric Acid 70 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; oxidizer "
70 60 2 " "
Phenol 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
60 2 " "
Phenylhydrazine 21 2 " "
60 2 " "
Phenylhydrazine 21 2 " "
Hydrochloride
60 2 " "
Phosphoric Acid 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Photographic 21 8 " "
Developers
60 8 " "
Photographic Solutions 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Picric Acid 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; oxidizer "
60 2 " "
Plating Solutions brass 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "

Ionomer
cadmium 21 8 " "
copper 21 8 " "
 Ionomer
Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Plating Solutions (cont) gold 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
lead 21 8 " "
nickel 21 8 " "
silver 21 8 " "
tin 21 8 " "
zinc 21 8 " "
brass 60 8 " "
cadmium 60 8 " "
copper 60 8 " "
gold 60 8 " "
lead 60 8 " "
nickel 60 8 " "
silver 60 8 " "
tin 60 8 " "
zinc 60 8 " "
Potassium Bicarbonate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Borate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Bromate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Bromide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Carbonate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Chlorate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Chloride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Chromate 40 21 8 " "
40 60 8 " "
Potassium Cyanide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Dichromate 40 21 8 " "
40 60 8 " "

215
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Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Potassium Dichromate 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
(cont) greater than 20 mils
60 8 " "
Potassium Ferricyanide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Ferrocyanide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Fluoride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Hydroxide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Nitrate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Perborate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Perchlorate 10 21 8 " "
10 60 8 " "
Potassium 20 21 8 " "
Permanganate
20 60 8 " "
Potassium Persulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Sulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Sulfide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Potassium Sulfite 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Propane 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
60 2 " "
Propargyl Alcohol 21 5 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; known stress "
crack agent
60 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; known "
stress crack agent
Propyl Alcohol n-propyl alcohol 21 4 " "
" 60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; known stress "

Ionomer
crack agent
 Ionomer
Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Propylene Dichloride 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 2 " "
Propylene Glycol 21 5 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; known stress "
crack agent
60 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; known "
stress crack agent
Pyridine 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions "
Resorcinol 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Salicylic Acid 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Sea Water 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Selenic Acid 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Sewage 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Shortening 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Silicic Acid 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Silver Cyanide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Silver Nitrate solution 21 8 " "
" 60 8 " "
Silver Sulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Soaps solutions 21 8 " Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
" 21 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
" 60 8 " Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
" 60 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Sodium Acetate 21 8 " "

217
60 8 " "
 218
Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Sodium Benzoate 35 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
35 60 8 " "
Sodium Bicarbonate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Sodium Bisulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Sodium Bisulfite 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Sodium Borate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Sodium Bromide dilute 21 8 " "
" 60 8 " "
Sodium Carbonate 21 8 " Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
21 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 8 " Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
60 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Sodium Chlorate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Sodium Chloride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Sodium Cyanide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Sodium Dichromate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Sodium Ferricyanide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Sodium Ferrocyanide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Sodium Fluoride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "

Ionomer
Sodium Hydroxide 21 8 " DuPont
 Ionomer
Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Sodium Hydroxide 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
(cont) greater than 20 mils
60 8 " DuPont
60 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Sodium Hypochlorite 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress "
crack agent
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; possible "
stress crack agent
Sodium Nitrate 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Sodium Nitrite 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Sodium Peroxide 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; oxidizer "
Sodium Sulfate 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Sodium Sulfide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Sodium Sulfite 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Stannic Chloride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Stannous Chloride 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Starch solution 21 8 " "
" 60 8 " "
Stearic Acid 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Stoddard Solvents white spirits 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
" 60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
Sulfur 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Sulfur Dioxide dry or wet 21 8 " "
" 60 6 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions "
Sulfuric Acid 30 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont
30 21 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils

219
30 60 8 " DuPont
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Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Sulfuric Acid (cont) 30 60 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
98 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; oxidizer DuPont
98 21 2 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
98 60 2 " DuPont
98 60 2 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
fuming, oleum 21 2 " DuPont
" 21 2 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
" 60 2 " DuPont
" 60 2 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Sulfurous Acid 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Tallow 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
Tannic Acid 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Tanning Solutions tanning liquors 21 8 " "
" 60 8 " "
Tartaric Acid 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
tert-Hexyl Alcohol tert-hexanol 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress "
crack agent
" 60 6 " "
Tetrachloroethene 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer "
Tetrahydrofuran 21 2 " "
60 2 " "
Thionyl Chloride 21 2 " "
60 2 " "
Titanium Tetrachloride 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions "
60 2 " "
Toluene 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer DuPont

Ionomer
21 2 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
 Ionomer
Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Toluene (cont) 60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer DuPont
60 2 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Tributyl Phosphate 21 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
60 5 " "
Trichloroethene 21 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer DuPont
21 2 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 2 " DuPont
60 2 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Triethylene Glycol 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress "
crack agent
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; possible "
stress crack agent
Trisodium Phosphate 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Turpentine 21 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
21 5 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 2 Not recommended under any conditions; plasticizer Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
60 2 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Urea 30 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
30 60 8 " "
Urine 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Vanilla vanilla extract 21 5 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; known stress "
crack agent
" 60 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; known "
stress crack agent
Vinegar 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Vinyl Acetate 21 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; plasticizer "
Water 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
acid mine water 21 8 " "
distilled, all 21 8 " "
concentrations

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salt and sea 21 8 " "
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Conc. Temp. PDL
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Resistance note Material note
(%) (C) #
Water (cont) 60 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
acid mine water 60 8 " "
distilled, all 60 8 " "
concentrations
salt and sea 60 8 " "
Wetting Agents 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Whiskey 21 5 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; known stress "
crack agent
60 4 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; known "
stress crack agent
Wines 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; possible stress "
crack agent
60 5 Variable resistance - depends on use conditions; possible "
stress crack agent
Xylene 21 6 Resistant - no indication of impaired service; plasticizer "
60 6 " "
Yeast 21 8 Resistant - no indication of impaired service "
60 8 " "
Zinc Bromide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Zinc Carbonate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Zinc Chloride 21 8 " Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
21 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
60 8 " Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness greater
than 20 mils
60 8 " DuPont; Specimen: Data for applications with material thickness
greater than 20 mils
Zinc Nitrate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Zinc Oxide 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Zinc Stearate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "

Ionomer
Zinc Sulfate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Part 5: Olefinic Polymers

5. Linear Low Density Polyethylenes (LLDPE)

Chapter Outline:
5.1 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

5.1 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Acetaldehyde aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
technical grade 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Acetaldehyde/Acetic 90/10 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Acid at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
90/10 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Acetamide 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Acetanilide 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Acetic Acid 5 20 9 " "
Woishnis and Ebnesajjad. Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics. DOI: 10.1016/B978-1-4557-7896-6.00005-4
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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Acetic Acid (cont) 5 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
50 20 9 " "
50 60 9 " "
aqueous 70 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 70 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 70 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 70 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
100 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
technical grade 100 20 9 " " "
100 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
technical grade 100 20 9 " " "
100 60 7 Discoloration possible " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
technical grade 100 60 7 " " "
100 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
technical grade 100 60 7 " " "
glacial 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Acetic Anhydride technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Acetoacetic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Acetone technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Acetophenone 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Acetylsalicylic Acid 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Acronal dispersions; as 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Acrylonitrile technical grade 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Adipic Acid aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2

225
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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Adipic Acid (cont) aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Air technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Aktivin aqueous 1 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 1 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 1 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 1 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Alcohols 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Aliphatic Esters technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Allyl Acetate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Allyl Alcohol 96 20 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
96 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
96 60 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
96 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Allyl Chloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Aluminum Alum aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
all types 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC

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product has no effect
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%
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Temp. Time Change
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Aluminum Alum (cont) all types 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Aluminum Chloride aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
solid 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Aluminum Fluoride concentrated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Aluminum Hydroxide 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Aluminum m-Phosphate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Aluminum m-Phosphate 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
Aluminum Oxide 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Aluminum Sodium 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Sulfate at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Aluminum Sulfate aqueous saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
solid 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Amino Acids 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

229
5032531 mm
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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Amino Acids (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
2-Aminoethanol technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Ammonia water any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
gaseous 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
liquid 20 9 " " "
gaseous 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
liquid 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Ammonium Acetate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Ammonium Bicarbonate
Ammonium Carbonate
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ammonium Carbonate aqueous any 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Ammonium Chloride " " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Ammonium Fluoride aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Ammonium " any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Hydrosulfide 5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Ammonium 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
m-Phosphate 5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

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Exposure medium Exp. medium note
Ammonium Nitrate aqueous
Ammonium Phosphate aqueous
Ammonium Sulfate
Ammonium Sulfide
Ammonium Thiocyanate
232
%
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Temp. Time Change
Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ammonium Thiocyanate 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Amyl Acetate technical grade 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Amyl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
technical grade 20 9 " " "
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
technical grade 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Amyl Chloride 100 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
100 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

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% Retained
Temp. Time Change
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Amyl Chloride (cont) 100 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
100 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Amyl Phthalate 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Aniline any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

dyes dry; 20 9 " "
-oil-soluble
dyes dry; 20 9 " "
-water-soluble
salts 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
dyes dry; 60 9 " "
-oil-soluble
dyes dry; 60 9 " "
-water-soluble
salts 60 9 " "
Aniline Hydrochloride aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Aniline Hydrochloride aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Animal Oils 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Aniseed 20 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
oil 20 1 " " "
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
oil 20 1 " " "
" 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
oil 60 1 " " "
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 " " "
oil 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Anisole 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced

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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Anisole (cont) 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Anthraquinone 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Anthraquinonesulfonic aqueous 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Acid at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Antifreeze automotive; as 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. 5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
automotive; as 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Antimony 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Antimony Chloride anhydrous 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Antimony Pentachloride 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Antimony Trichloride 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Aqua Regia 20 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 1 Not recommended for SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
packaging applications
60 1 " "
Aromatic Acids 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Aromatic Oils 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly

237
reduced
 238
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Aromatic Oils (cont) 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Arsenic 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Arsenic Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Arsenic Acid Anhydride 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Arsenic Trioxide 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Ascorbic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Asphalt 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Discoloration possible " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Aspirin 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Atropine and its salts 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Barium Hydroxide aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Barium Salts aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Barium Sulfide 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC

239
product has no effect
 240
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Barium Sulfide (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Battery Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Beef Tallow 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Beer 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect

Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%)
Beer Sugar Coloring as supplied
commerc.
" 20
" 60
" 60
Beeswax
Benzaldehyde in isopropyl alcohol 1 20
" 1
" 1
" 1
aqueous any
" "
" "
" "
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Change
PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Benzaldehyde (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Benzene technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Benzene Hexachloride 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Benzenesulfonic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Benzoic Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Benzoic Acid (cont) aqueous any 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Benzoyl Chloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Benzyl Acetate 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Benzyl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Benzyl Chloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Bicarburetted Soda 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "

243
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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Bichromate Sulfuric Acid concentrated 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 3 Doubtful; application of PE SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
as packaging material
(bottles) involves hazards
wich can be disregarded in
some special cases only
60 1 Not recommended for "
packaging applications
Bicycle Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the "
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Bismuth Salts 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Bismuth Trichloride 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Bitumen 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 7 Discoloration possible Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
according to ISO 5032531 mm
527-2
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Blankite 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Bleach solution with 12.5% 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
active chlorine strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
with 12.5% active 60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
chlorine strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Bleach Liquor 20 5 Fair resistance; less SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
suitable grades and
unfavourable conditions
give rise to difficulties
60 1 Not recommended for "
packaging applications
Bleach Lye 20 5 Fair resistance; less "
suitable grades and
unfavourable conditions
give rise to difficulties
60 1 Not recommended for "
packaging applications
Bleach Powder 20 9 Good resistance; the "
product has no effect
60 5 Fair resistance; less "
suitable grades and
unfavourable conditions
give rise to difficulties
Blue Ashes 20 9 Good resistance; the "
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Bone Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

245
5032531 mm
 246
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Bone Oil (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
Borax aqueous saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Boric Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
solution 20 9 " "
60 9 " "

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

solution 60 9 " "
Boric Acid Methyl Ester 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Boron Trifluoride 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Boron Trifluoride (cont) 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Brake Fluids 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Brandy 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Brass Polish 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Brillantine 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Brines 20 9 " "
60 9 " "

247
 248
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Bromic Acid concentrated 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Bromine liquid 100 20 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 100 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
vapour 20 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 1 Not recommended for SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
packaging applications
60 1 " "
Bromine Water cold 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
saturated at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Bromobenzene 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Bromochloromethane 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Bromoform 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Butanediol aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Butanediol (cont) aqueous any 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Butanetriol aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
2-Butene-1,4-diol technical grade 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Butter 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Butyl Acetate technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC

249
product has no effect
 250
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Butyl Acrylate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Butyl Alcohol aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" " 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Butyl Benzyl Phthalate 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Butyl Chloride 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Butyl Glycol technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Butyl Phenol technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Butyl Phenone technical grade 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Butyl Phthalate " 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Butylene Glycol " 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
2-Butyne-1,4-diol " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Butyraldehyde 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "

251
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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Butyric Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" " 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Cadmium Sulfide 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Caffeine and its salts 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Calcium Carbide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Calcium Carbonate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Calcium Chlorate aqueous saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Exposure medium Exp. medium note
Calcium Chlorate (cont)
Calcium Chloride
Calcium Hydroxide
Calcium Hypochlorite
suspension
Calcium Nitrate
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
aqueous saturated 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
aqueous; any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 5 Fair resistance; less "
suitable grades and
unfavourable conditions
give rise to difficulties
aqueous 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
253
break unchanged 527-2
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Calcium Nitrate (cont) aqueous 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 50 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Calcium Oxide powder 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Calcium Phosphate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Calcium Sulfate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Californian Mixture 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Calomel 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Camphor 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Camphor (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Camphor Oil 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Cane Sugar Liquors aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Caprolactam 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Carbazole 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Carbolineum aqueous; for fruit 20 7 Discoloration possible Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
trees according to ISO 5032531 mm
527-2
as supplied 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
commerc. strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
aqueous; for fruit 20 7 Discoloration possible " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
trees 5032531 mm

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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Carbolineum (cont) as supplied 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
commerc. strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
aqueous; for fruit 60 7 Discoloration possible Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
trees according to ISO 5032531 mm
527-2
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Carbon black 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Carbon Bisulfide 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Carbon Tetrachloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Carbon Tetrachloride 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Carbonic Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Carnauba Wax 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Castor Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Cattle Feed 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Cellosolve 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Cetyl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

257
5032531 mm
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%
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Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Cetyl Alcohol (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Chloral Hydrate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 7 Discoloration possible " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Chloramines aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Chloric Acid aqueous 1 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 1 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

5032531 mm
" 1 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 1 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 10 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 10 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 10 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 10 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Chlorinated Lime 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Chlorinated Lime (cont) 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Chlorine aqueous solution saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
bleaching solution 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
with 12.5% active strength at yield and 5032531 mm
chlorine elongation at break slightly
reduced
gaseous; dry 20 7 " " "
gaseous; moist 20 7 " " "
liquid 20 1 Not resistant; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break greatly
reduced
bleaching solution 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
with 12.5% active strength at yield and 5032531 mm
chlorine elongation at break slightly
reduced
gaseous; dry 20 7 " " "
gaseous; moist 20 7 " " "
liquid 20 1 Not resistant; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break greatly
reduced
gaseous; dry 60 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
gaseous; moist 60 1 " " "
bleaching solution 60 1 " " "
with 12.5% active
chlorine
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
gaseous; dry 60 1 " " "
gaseous; moist 60 1 " " "

259
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Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Chlorine Water saturated 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Chloroacetic Acid aqueous ,=85 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" ,=85 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" ,=85 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" ,=85 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
aqueous; mono any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
mono; aqueous " 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" " 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
mono 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Chloroacetic Acid Ethyl mono 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Ester at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Chloroacetic Acid " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Methyl Ester 5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Chlorobenzene 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
mono 20 7 " " "
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
mono 20 7 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Chloroform technical grade 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Chloronitrobenzene liquid 20 9 " "
solid 20 9 " "
liquid 60 9 " "
solid 60 9 " "
Chlorophenol mono 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Chloropropionic Acid 20 9 " "

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% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Chloropropionic Acid 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
(cont) product has no effect
Chlorosulfonic Acid technical grade 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Chromate yellow 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Chromatic Acid 20 5 Fair resistance; less "
suitable grades and
unfavourable conditions
give rise to difficulties
60 1 Not recommended for "
packaging applications
Chrome Alum aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Chrome Anode Mud 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Chrome Salts aqueous any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Chrome Salts (cont) aqueous any 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Chromic Acid " 50 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 50 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 60 7 Discoloration possible " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Chromium Trioxide " 50 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 50 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 60 7 Discoloration possible " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Chromosulfuric Acid 20 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Cider 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Cinnamon 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect

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Temp. Time Change
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Cinnamon (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Cinnamon Oil 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Citric Acid aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Citronel Oil 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Citrus Juices 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
fruit 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Cleaning Compound washing up liquids usual 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Clove Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Cloves 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Coal Tar oil 20 7 Discoloration possible Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
according to ISO 5032531 mm
527-2
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Coconut Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Coconut Oil Alcohols technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Cod Liver Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect

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Temp. Time Change
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Cod Liver Oil (cont) 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Coffee 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Coffee Extract 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Cognac 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Cola Concentrates 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Colophonium 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Copper green 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Copper Chloride aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Copper Chloride (cont) aqueous saturated 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Copper Cyanide " " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Copper Fluoride " " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Copper Nitrate " 30 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 30 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 30 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 30 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Copper Oxide 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Copper Oxychloride 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Copper Salts aqueous cold 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
saturated at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Copper Sulfate " any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

267
5032531 mm
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Copper Sulfate (cont) aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Corn Oil 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Cottonseed Oil technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Cream face; hands 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Creolin 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Creosote 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Cresol 100 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Cresol (cont) 100 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
aqueous dilute 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Crop Protection Agent aqueous; as 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Crotonaldehyde technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Crude Oils 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
minerals 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Crude Oils (cont) minerals 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Cyanamide 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Cyclanone fatty alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
sulphonate; as at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
supplied commerc. break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Cyclohexane 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Cyclohexanol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Cyclohexanone 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Cyclohexanone (cont) 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
DDT powder 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Decahydronaphthalene technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Defoamer 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

271
5032531 mm
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%
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Detergents synthetic end use 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
concen- at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
tration elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
liquid 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
powder 20 9 " "
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
liquid 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
powder 60 9 " "
Developing Solutions photographic 20 7 Discoloration possible Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
according to ISO 5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

527-2
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Dextrin aqueous 18 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break
unchanged
starch gum; 18 20 9 " " "
aqueous
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Dextrin (cont) aqueous 18 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
starch gum; 18 20 9 " " "
aqueous
aqueous 18 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 18 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Dextrose aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
1,2-Diaminoethane technical grade 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
1,2-Dibromoethane 20 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 1 Not resistant; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break greatly
reduced
20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly

273
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
1,2-Dibromoethane 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Dibutyl Ether 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Dibutyl Phthalate technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Dibutyl Sebacate 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Dibutyl Sebacate (cont) 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
Dichloroacetic Acid 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
50 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
50 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
50 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
technical grade 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Dichloroacetic Acid 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Methyl Ester strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Dichlorobenzene 20 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect

275
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Dichlorobenzene (cont) 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 5 Fair resistance; less SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
suitable grades and
unfavourable conditions
give rise to difficulties
Dichlorodiphenyl- DDT; powder 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
trichloroethane at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
1,2-Dichloroethane 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Dichloroethane 20 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
1,1-Dichloroethylene technical grade 20 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
1,1-Dichloroethylene technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Dichloroethylene 20 9 Good resistance; SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
the product has no effect
60 9 " "
Dichloropropane 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Dichloropropene 20 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Diesel Fuels 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Diesel Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "

277
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Diethanolamine technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Diethyl Ether 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Diethyl Ketone 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Diethylene Dioxide 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Diethylene Dioxide 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Diethylene Glycol 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Diethylene Glycol Ethyl 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
Ether product has no effect
60 9 " "
2-Diethylhexyl Phthalate DOP 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Diglycolic Acid aqueous 30 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 30 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 30 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 30 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Diisobutyl Ketone technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

279
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% Retained
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Diisobutyl Ketone (cont) technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Diisoctyl Phthalate " 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Diisopropyl Ether 20 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Dimethyl Sulfoxide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Dimethylamine 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Dimethylformamide technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Dimethylformamide 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
(cont) product has no effect
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Dinonyl Phthalate DNP; technical 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
grade strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Dioctyl Phthalate 20 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Diphenyl Ether 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Diphenyl Oxide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Diphenylamine 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm

281
break unchanged 527-2
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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Diphenylamine (cont) 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Disodium Phosphate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Disodium Sulfate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Dodecylbenzenesulfonic 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Acid 5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Dolomite 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Dolomite (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Dyes 20 7 Discoloration possible Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
according to ISO 5032531 mm
527-2
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Eau de Cologne 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Eau de Javelle 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 5 Fair resistance; less SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
suitable grades and
unfavourable conditions
give rise to difficulties
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 Not recommended for SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
packaging applications
Eau de Labarraque 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced

283
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Electroplating Baths for electroplating 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Emulsifiers 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break
unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Emulsions photographic 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Engine Oils 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Ephetin aqueous 10 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 10 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 10 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 10 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Epichlorohydrin 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Epichlorohydrin (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
Epsom Salts 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Essential Oils 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Ethereal Oils 20 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Ethers 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Ethyl Acetate technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm

285
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
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%
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Ethyl Acetate (cont) technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Ethyl Alcohol 96 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
denatured with 96 20 9 " " "
toluene
96 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
denatured with 96 20 9 " " "
toluene
96 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
96 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

product has no effect
60 9 " "
Ethyl Benzoate 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Ethyl Chloride technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ethyl Ether technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Ethylaniline 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Ethylbenzene technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Ethylene Chloride 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
mono; di 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
mono; di 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Ethylene Chlorohydrin technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect

287
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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ethylene Chlorohydrin technical grade 60 7 Discoloration possible Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) according to ISO 5032531 mm
527-2
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Ethylene Glycol 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Ethylene Glycol Butyl technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Ether at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Ethylene Oxide 12 49 9 Residual ethylene oxide Dowlex 2535; Dow
level after 7 aeration Chemical; Specimen:
days - 3 Extraction done with 100%
HPLC acetone; analysis by
gas chromatography
12 49 9 Tested 6 months after 85 88 Tensile strength per Dowlex 2535; Dow
exposure; retains 98% of ASTM D638-84; 10 Chemical; Specimen:
dart impact mil notched Izod Preconditioned @ 38C for
per ASTM D256-84 8 hrs; aerated 16 hrs
@ 32C
12 49 9 Tested 2 weeks after 93 94 " "
exposure; retains 97% of
dart impact
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ethylene Oxide (cont) 1 cycle for 6 hours 12 49 9 Residual ethylene oxide Dowlex 2535; Dow
minimum @60%RH; level after 7 aeration Chemical; Specimen:
with 88% Freon @ days - 3 Extraction done with 100%
660 mg/l HPLC acetone; analysis by
gas chromatography
" 12 49 9 Tested 6 months after 85 88 Tensile strength per Dowlex 2535; Dow
exposure; retains 98% of ASTM D638-84; 10 Chemical; Specimen:
dart impact mil notched Izod Preconditioned @ 38C for
per ASTM D256-84 8 hrs; aerated 16 hrs
@ 32C
5 cycles for 6 hours 12 49 9 Tested 2 weeks after 93 94 " "
minimum @60%RH; exposure; retains 97% of
with 88% Freon @ dart impact
660 mg/l
Ethylene Salicylate 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Ethylenediamine technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Ethylenediamine- 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
tetraacetic Acid strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

289
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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

2-Ethylhexyl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Fats coconut 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Fatty Acid Amides 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Fatty Acids .C6 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

" 20
" 60
" 60
Fatty Alcohols 20
20
break unchanged
9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Fatty Alcohols (cont) 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Fatty Oils 20 9 Resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break
unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Fermentation Mixture ethyl alcohol 1 as used in 60 9 Resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
acetic acid production strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
ethyl alcohol 1 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
acetic acid; as used 5032531 mm
in production
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Ferric Alum saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
aqueous " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Ferric Chloride " any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

291
5032531 mm
 292
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ferric Chloride (cont) aqueous any 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Ferric Nitrate " saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Ferric Sulfate " " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Ferrous Chloride " " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Ferrous Sulfate " " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Fertilizers salts; aqueous any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Fertilizers (cont) salts; aqueous any 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Fir Needle Oil 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Fixative 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Fixer salt; aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
salt; solid 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Floor Waxe 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Fluoboric Acid aqueous 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly

293
reduced
 294
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Fluoboric Acid (cont) aqueous 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
Fluorine gaseous 20 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
" 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Fluosilicic Acid any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
aqueous " 20 9 " " "
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
aqueous " 20 9 " " "
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
aqueous " 60 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " "
Formaldehyde aqueous up to 40 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Formalin 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Formamide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Formamide (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Formic Acid aqueous 10 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 10 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 10 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 10 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 85 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 85 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 85 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 85 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Freon 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Freon 12 100 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
100 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
100 60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced

295
 296
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Freon 12 (cont) 100 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
Frigene 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Fructose aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Fruit Juices unfermented " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
fermented 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
fermented 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Fruit Pulp 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Fruit Pulp (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Fuel Oils 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
domestic use 20 9 " "
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
domestic use 60 9 " "
Fungicide 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Furfural 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Furfuraldehyde 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Furfuryl Alcohol 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

297
5032531 mm
 298
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Furfuryl Alcohol (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC

product has no effect
60 7 Discoloration possible Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
according to ISO 5032531 mm
527-2
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Gallic Acid 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Galvanizing Liquor 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Gamma Radiation 10 megarads Cobalt 7 E color change of 2.5 Dowlex 2535; Dow
60, tested 1 day Chemical
stored in dark after
exposure
10 megarads Cobalt 8 E color change of 2 "
60, tested 1 day
stored in UV light
after exposure
10 megarads Cobalt 9 Retains 113% of 88 102 Tensile strength per Dowlex 2535; Dow
60, tested 1 year instrumented dart impact ASTM D638-84; 10 Chemical; Specimen:
stored in dark after energy mil notched Izod 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in)
exposure per ASTM D256-84 injection molded discs;
ASTM Type I tensile bars
10 megarads Cobalt 8 E color change of 1.7; 90 109 " "
60, tested 2 weeks retains 112% of dart

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

stored in dark after impact
exposure
10 megarads Cobalt 9 E color change of 0.5 Dowlex 2535; Dow
60, tested 2 weeks Chemical
stored in UV light
after expos.
10 megarads Cobalt 8 E color change of 1.7 "
60, tested 28 days
stored in dark after
exposure
10 megarads Cobalt 9 E color change of 0.5 "
60, tested 28 days
stored in UV light
after expos.
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Gamma Radiation (cont) 10 megarads Cobalt 9 E color change of 0.7 Dowlex 2535; Dow
60, tested 4 days Chemical
stored in UV light
after expos.
10 megarads Cobalt 9 Retains 94% of 90 101 Tensile strength per Dowlex 2535; Dow
60, tested 6 months instrumented dart impact ASTM D638-84; 10 Chemical; Specimen:
stored in dark after energy mil notched Izod 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in)
exposure per ASTM D256-84 injection molded discs;
ASTM Type I tensile bars
2.5 megarads Cobalt 6 E color change of 3.8 Dowlex 2535; Dow
60, tested 1 day Chemical
stored in dark after
exposure
2.5 megarads Cobalt 6 " "
60, tested 1 day
stored in UV light
after exposure
2.5 megarads Cobalt 7 Retains 966% of 69 96 Tensile strength per Dowlex 2535; Dow
60, tested 1 year instrumented dart impact ASTM D638-84; 10 Chemical; Specimen:
stored in dark after energy mil notched Izod 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in)
exposure per ASTM D256-84 injection molded discs;
ASTM Type I tensile bars
2.5 megarads Cobalt 7 E color change of 1.4; .80 73 " "
60, tested 2 weeks retains 104% of dart
stored in dark after impact
exposure
2.5 megarads Cobalt 9 E color change of 0.3 Dowlex 2535; Dow
60, tested 2 weeks Chemical
stored in UV light
after expos.
2.5 megarads Cobalt 8 E color change of 1.4 "
60, tested 35 days
stored in dark after
exposure
2.5 megarads Cobalt 9 E color change of 0.3 "
60, tested 35 days
stored in UV light
after expos.
2.5 megarads Cobalt 9 E color change of 0.4 "
60, tested 4 days
stored in UV light
after expos.

299
 300
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Gamma Radiation (cont) 2.5 megarads Cobalt 9 Retains 966% of 85 97 Tensile strength per Dowlex 2535; Dow
60, tested 6 months instrumented dart impact ASTM D638-84; 10 Chemical; Specimen:
stored in dark after energy mil notched Izod 3.2351 mm (0.12532 in)
exposure per ASTM D256-84 injection molded discs;
ASTM Type I tensile bars
Gas Liquor 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Gases manufactured; as 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Gasoline regular-grade; DIN 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
51635 strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
regular-grade; DIN 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
51635 strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Gelatins 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Gelatins (cont) 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Gin 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Glauber's Salt aqueous any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Glucose aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Glues 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
fish; bone 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect

301
 302
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Glues (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
fish; bone 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Glycerin aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Glycerol Chlorohydrin 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Glycine 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Glycolic Acid aqueous up to 70 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Glycolic Acid Butyl Ester 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Glycols aqueous; as 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. 5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
aqueous; as 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Glysantin 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

303
 304
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Glysantin (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
Gypsum 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Heptane 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Hexachlorocyclohexane 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Hexane 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Hexanetriol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Hexanetriol (cont) 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Hexyl Alcohol 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Honey 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Hydraulic Fluids 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Hydrazine Hydrate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Hydrobromic Acid aqueous 50 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

305
 306
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Hydrobromic Acid (cont) aqueous 50 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 50 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
gaseous; technical 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
grade 5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Hydrochloric Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
chemical pure 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
chemical pure 60 9 " "

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Hydrocyanic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect

Exposure medium Exp. medium note
Hydrofluoric Acid
Hydrofluorosilicic Acid
Hydrogen Chloride
gas; moist
gas; moist
Hydrogen Peroxide
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
aqueous 40]85 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 40]85 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 40]85 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 40]85 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
aqueous 40 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 40 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 40 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 40 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
gas; dry 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " "
gas; dry 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " "
aqueous 10 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 10 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 10 60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
" 10 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
307
 308
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Hydrogen Peroxide aqueous 30 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 30 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 30 60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
" 30 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
100 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
100 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
100 60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
100 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
solution 20 5 Fair resistance; less SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
suitable grades and
unfavourable conditions
give rise to difficulties

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

" 60 5 " "
Hydrogen Sulfide aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
gaseous 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Exposure medium Exp. medium note
Hydrogen Sulfide (cont)
Hydroquinone
Hydroxylamine Sulfate
Hypochlorous Acid
Hyposulfite
Igepal
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
gaseous 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 7 Discoloration possible " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 7 Discoloration possible Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
according to ISO 5032531 mm
527-2
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
aqueous 12 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 12 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 12 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 12 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
10 50 0.83 2 Exposure time represents Per ASTM D1693 Petrothene PA 444;
time to failure for 50% of condition A Quantum; Specimen: 4.0
the test specimens melt index; 0.939 g/cu-cm
density; rotational molded
grade; butene based
309
 310
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Igepal (cont) 10 50 1 3 Exposure time represents Per ASTM D1693 Petrothene PA 436;
time to failure for 50% of condition A Quantum; Specimen: 5.5
the test specimens melt index; 0.935 g/cu-cm
density; rotational molded
grade; butene based
10 50 3.8 4 " " Petrothene GA 635;
Quantum; Specimen: 6.5
melt index; 0.935 g/cu-cm
density; rotational molding
grade; hexene based
10 50 14.6 6 " " Petrothene GA 625;
Quantum; Specimen: 5.0
melt index; 0.935 g/cu-cm
density; rotational molded
grade; hexene based
detergent solution; 10 50 .20.8 7 " ASTM D1693B; bent DFDA-7540; Union Carbide;
Igepal CO-630 specimens placed in Specimen: Notched thin
tube containing strips; wire and cable grade;
exposure medium natural color
" 10 50 .20.8 7 " " DFDB-6059; Union Carbide;
Specimen: Notched thin
strips; wire and cable grade
" 10 50 .20.8 7 " " DFDB-6425; Union Carbide;
Specimen: Notched thin
strips; wire and cable grade
100 50 27.1 7 " Per ASTM D1693 Petrothene PA 444;
condition A Quantum; Specimen: 4.0
melt index; 0.939 g/cu-cm
density; rotational molded

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

grade; butene based
detergent solution; 100 50 .20.8 7 " ASTM D1693B; bent DFDB-6425; Union Carbide;
Igepal CO-630 specimens placed in Specimen: Notched thin
tube containing strips; wire and cable grade
exposure medium
100 50 .41.7 9 " Per ASTM D1693 Petrothene GA 625;
condition A Quantum; Specimen: 5.0
melt index; 0.935 g/cu-cm
density; rotational molded
grade; hexene based
100 50 .41.7 9 " " Petrothene GA 635;
Quantum; Specimen: 6.5
melt index; 0.935 g/cu-cm
density; rotational molding
grade; hexene based
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Igepal (cont) 100 50 .41.7 9 Exposure time represents Per ASTM D1693 Petrothene PA 436;
time to failure for 50% of condition A Quantum; Specimen: 5.5
the test specimens melt index; 0.935 g/cu-cm
density; rotational molded
grade; butene based
Inks 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
printing; writing 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
printing; writing 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Insecticides aqueous dispersion 20 9 " "
oil solution 20 9 " "
powder 20 9 " "
aqueous dispersion 60 9 " "
oil solution 60 9 " "
powder 60 9 " "
Iodine in potassium iodide 3 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
solution at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 3 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 3 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 3 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
tincture; DAB 6; as 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. 5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
tincture 20 9 " "

311
 312
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Iodine (cont) tincture; DAB 6; as 60 7 Discoloration possible Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. according to ISO 5032531 mm
527-2
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
tincture 60 9 " "
Isoamyl Alcohol technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Isobutyl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Isobutyric Acid technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Isobutyric Acid (cont) technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
Isooctane 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Isopropyl Acetate 100 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
100 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
100 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
100 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Isopropyl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
technical grade 20 9 " " "
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
technical grade 20 9 " " "
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

313
 314
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Isopropyl Alcohol (cont) technical grade 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
technical grade 60 9 " " "
Isopropyl Ether " 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Jams 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Kerosene 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Kerosene (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Ketones 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Lactic Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Lactose milk sugar 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

315
5032531 mm
 316
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Lanolin wool fat 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
wool fat 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Lard 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Latex 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
rubber dispersions 20 9 " " "
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
rubber dispersions 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Lauryl Alcohol 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Lauryl Sulfate 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Lead white 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Lead Acetate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Lead Acetate (cont) aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Lead Oxide 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Lemon Oil 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Lime 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Lime Milk 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Lime Slaked 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Lime Unslaked 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Lime Water 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

317
 318
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Lindane powder 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Linseed Oil technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Lithium Bromide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Lotion hair; shaving 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Lubricating Oils 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Exposure medium Exp. medium note
Lubricating Oils (cont)
Machining Oils
Magnesia
Magnesium Carbonate
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Fluosilicate
Magnesium Hydroxide
Magnesium Iodide
Magnesium Oxide
Magnesium Salts
Magnesium Sulfate
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
aqueous any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

319
5032531 mm
 320
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Magnesium Sulfate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Maleic Acid " up to 100 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Malic Acid aqueous 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" 50 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Manganese Sulfate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Margarine 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Mash 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Mayonnaise 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
m-Cresol 20 9 " "
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

m-Cresol (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC

product has no effect
Menthol 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Mercuric Chloride 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Mercurochrome 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Mercury 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
metal 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Mercury Oxide 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Mercury Salts 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Methacrylic Acid 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Methoxybutyl Acetate butoxyl 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Methoxybutyl Acetate butoxyl 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
Methoxybutyl Alcohol 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Methyl Acetate technical grade 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Methyl Acrylate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Methyl Alcohol 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
technical grade 20 9 " " "
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
technical grade 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

60 9 " "
Methyl Bromide gaseous; technical 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
grade strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Methyl Chloride " 20 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Methyl Ethyl Ketone technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Methyl Glycol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Methyl Methacrylate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Methyl Propyl Ketone 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Methyl Salicylate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged

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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Methyl Salicylate (cont) 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Methyl Sulfuric Acid 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
50 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
4-Methyl-2-Pentanol 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Methylamine aqueous 32 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 32 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Methylbenzoic Acids saturated 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Methylcyclohexane 20 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Methylene Chloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
the product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Methylene Chloride 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Milk 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Mineral Oil Wax 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Mineral Oils without additives 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Mohr's Salt 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Molasses 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
wort 20 9 " " "
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
wort 20 9 " " "
Mordant metallic 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Morpholine 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

325
5032531 mm
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%
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Morpholine (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Motor Oils heavy duty oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Mowilith emulsion 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Mustard 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Nail Polish Remover 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Nail Varnish 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Naphtha 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
technical grade 20 9 " " "
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
technical grade 20 9 " " "
solvent 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Naphtha-Benzene 80/20 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Mixture at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Naphtha-Benzene 80/20 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
Mixture (cont) at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
Naphthalene 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Natural Gas technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Nickel Chloride 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Nickel Nitrate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Nickel Oxide 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Nickel Salts aqueous 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Nickel Sulfate " any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Nicotine 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect

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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Nicotine (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Nicotinic Acid ,=10 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
,=10 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Nitric Acid 25 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
25 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
50 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
50 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
95 20 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
95 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
,=50 20 5 Fair resistance; less SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
suitable grades and
unfavourable conditions
give rise to difficulties
,=50 60 9 Good resistance; the "
product has no effect

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

.50 20 1 Not recommended for "
packaging applications
.50 60 1 " "
Nitrobenzene 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Nitrocellulose 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Nitrocresol 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Nitroglycerin 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Nonyl Alcohol 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Nut Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Nutmeg 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Nutmeg Oil 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Ochre 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
o-Cresol 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Octane 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Octyl Alcohol 20 9 " "

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Temp. Time Change
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Octyl Alcohol (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Octyl Cresol technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Oleic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Oleum 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 3 Doubtful; application of PE SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
as packaging material
(bottles) involves hazards
wich can be disregarded in
some special cases only
60 1 Not recommended for "
packaging applications

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Olive Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
o-Nitrotoluene 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Optical Brighteners 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Orange Juice 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Oxalic Acid aqueous any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
solid or solution 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Oxygen 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Ozone 0.005 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
0.005 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Paints emulsion 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Palm Nut Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Palm Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Palmitic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2

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(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Palmitic Acid (cont) 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Palmityl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Paraffin liquid 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
wax emulsions; as 20 9 " " "
supplied commerc.
liquid 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
wax emulsions; as 20 9 " " "
supplied commerc.
solid 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Paraffin Oil 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Paraformaldehyde 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
p-Cresol 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Peanut Butter 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Peanut Oil technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Pentachlorophenol 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Pentachlorophenol 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
(cont) product has no effect
Pentane 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Pepper 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Peppermint Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Perchloric Acid aqueous 20 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 70 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 70 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
solution 20 5 Fair resistance; less SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
suitable grades and
unfavourable conditions
give rise to difficulties
" 60 3 Doubtful; application of PE "
as packaging material
(bottles) involves hazards
wich can be disregarded in
some special cases only
Perchloroethylene 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

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Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Perchloroethylene 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
(cont) product has no effect
60 9 " "
Perfumes 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Petrol regular-grade; DIN 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
51635 strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Petroleum 20 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Petroleum Ether 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Phenol 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 7 Discoloration possible Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
according to ISO 5032531 mm
527-2
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Phenolic Resins molding compounds 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Phenolsulfonic Acid 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Phenoxyacetic Acid 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Phenylethyl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Phenylhydrazine technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Phenylhydrazine 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Hydrochloride at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Phenylphenol 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Phenylsulfonate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Phosphates aqueous any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
liquor for metal 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect

335
" 60 9 " "
 336
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Phosphoric Acid aqueous 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 50 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 80]95 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 80]95 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
concentrated 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Phosphorus Oxychloride 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Phosphorus Pentoxide 100 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
100 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Phosphorus Trichloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Photographic 20 7 Discoloration possible " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Developers 5032531 mm
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Photographic Fixing as supplied 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Baths commerc. at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Photographic Solutions emulsion; as 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. 5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Photographic Solutions emulsion; as 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) supplied commerc. at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
Phthalic Acid aqueous 50 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Phthalic Acid Dibutyl technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Ester strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Phthalic Acid Ester 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Phthalic Anhydride 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Picric Acid aqueous 1 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 1 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Pigments dry for paints; 20 9 " "
plastics
" 60 9 " "
Pine Needle Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

337
 338
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Pine Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Pineapple Juice 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Plasticizers 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Polyacrylic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Emulsions at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Polyesters plasticizer 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
resins 20 7 " " "
plasticizer 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
resins 20 7 " " "
plasticizer 60 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
resins 60 1 Not resistant; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break greatly
reduced
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Polyesters (cont) plasticizer 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
resins 60 1 Not resistant; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break greatly
reduced
Polyglycols 20 9 Resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break
unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Polysolvan O 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Potash 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
caustic 20 9 " "
patent 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
caustic 60 9 " "
patent 60 9 " "
Potassium Aluminum aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Sulfate strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

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Exposure medium Exp. medium note
Potassium Aluminum
Sulfate (cont)
Potassium Bicarbonate aqueous
Potassium Bisulfate
Potassium Bisulfite
Potassium Borate
Potassium Bromate
340
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
any 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 1 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 1 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 1 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 1 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" up to 10 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Potassium Bromate aqueous up to 10 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Potassium Bromide " any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Potassium Carbonate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Potassium Chlorate " " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Potassium Chloride " " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

341
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Exposure medium Exp. medium note
Potassium Chromate aqueous
Potassium Cyanide
Potassium Dichromate aqueous
Potassium Ferricyanide
Potassium Ferrocyanide
342
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
40 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 40 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 40 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 40 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Potassium Ferrocyanide aqueous any 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Potassium Fluoride " " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Potassium Hydroxide solution 50 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
aqueous any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC

343
product has no effect
 344
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Potassium Hypochlorite aqueous
Potassium Iodide
Potassium Nitrate aqueous
saturated 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" " 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
" " 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Potassium Perborate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Potassium Perchlorate aqueous 1 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 1 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" up to 10 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" " 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Potassium 20 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Permanganate at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 60 7 Discoloration possible " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
aqueous up to 6 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 7 Discoloration possible " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 5 Fair resistance; less SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
suitable grades and
unfavourable conditions
give rise to difficulties
60 5 " "
Potassium Persulfate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

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Exposure medium Exp. medium note
Potassium Persulfate aqueous
(cont)
Potassium Phosphate
Potassium Sulfate
Potassium Sulfide
Potassium Sulfite aqueous
346
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
any 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Exposure medium Exp. medium note
Potassium aqueous
Tetracyanocuprate
Potassium Thiosulfate
Propargyl Alcohol
Propionic Acid aqueous
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 7 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 7 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 7 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 7 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
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 348
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Propyl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Propylene Dichloride 100 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
100 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Propylene Glycol 20 9 Resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break
unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
the product has no effect
Prussic Acid 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Pyridine 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Pyridine (cont) 20 5 Fair resistance; less SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
suitable grades and
unfavourable conditions
give rise to difficulties
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Quinine 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
and its salts 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
and its salts 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Ratbane 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Resorcin 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Sagrotan 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Salad Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Salad Sauce 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Salicylaldehyde 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Salicylic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Salt Brine saturated 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Saponin 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Saturated Steam 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Condensate at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Saturated Steam 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
Condensate (cont) at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
Sauerkraut pickled cabbage 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Scouring Powder 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Sea Water 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sesame Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Shampoo 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Silicic Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Silicone emulsion; as 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. 5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Silicone Oil technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Silicones emulsion; as 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Silver Nitrate aqueous any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Silver Polish 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Silver Salts aqueous cold 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
saturated at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Silver Salts (cont) aqueous cold 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
saturated at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Soap Liquor 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Soap Solution aqueous any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Soaps metal 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
soft 20 9 " " "
metal 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
soft 20 9 " " "
soft; green and 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
yellow product has no effect
soft 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
soft; green and 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
yellow product has no effect
Soda caustic; solution any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm

353
break unchanged 527-2
 354
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Soda (cont) aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
caustic; solution " 20 9 " " "
aqueous " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
caustic; solution " 60 9 " " "
aqueous " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
caustic; solution " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
caustic 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
caustic 60 9 " "
Sodium Acetate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Sodium Benzoate " " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Bicarbonate " saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sodium Bicarbonate aqueous saturated 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
Sodium Bisulfate " " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Bisulfite " " 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Borate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Bromide 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Carbonate aqueous any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

355
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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sodium Carbonate aqueous any 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
Sodium Chlorate " saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Chloride " any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Chlorite " 50 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Chromate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Cyanide 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Sodium Cyanide (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC

product has no effect
Sodium Dichromate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Dodecylbenzene- 5032531 mm
sulfonate
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Ferricyanide aqueous saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Ferrocyanide 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Fluoride 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sodium Fluoride (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium aqueous saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Hexametaphosphate 5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Hydrosulfite " up to 10 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Hydroxide " any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
solid 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
solid 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect

Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%)
Sodium Hypochlorite aqueous with 12.5%
active chlorine
" 20
aqueous with 12.5%
active chlorine
" 60
Sodium Iron Cyanide
Sodium Nitrate aqueous any
" "
" "
" "
Sodium Nitrite " "
" "
" "
" "
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Change
PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 5 Fair resistance; less SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
suitable grades and
unfavourable conditions
give rise to difficulties
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 Not recommended for SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
packaging applications
20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
359
5032531 mm
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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sodium Perborate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" " 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Perchlorate " " 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Peroxide " 10 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 10 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 10 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 10 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

" saturated 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" " 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Phosphate " " 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Sodium Silicate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Sulfate aqueous cold 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
saturated 5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sodium Sulfide " any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Sodium Tetraborate aqueous saturated 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sodium Thiosulfate aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Soldering Fluid 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Soya Oil 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Soybean Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Spermaceti 20 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Spindle Oil 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Spirits 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Stain Removers 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Starch aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Starch Syrup 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Stearic Acid 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect

363
 364
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Stearic Acid (cont) 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Styrene 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Sublimate 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Succinic Acid 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

break unchanged 527-2
50 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
aqueous 50 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Sucrose 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sugar Beet Juice 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sugars 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Sulfates aqueous solution any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sulfur 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Sulfur Dioxide aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

365
 366
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sulfur Dioxide (cont) aqueous any 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sulfur Trioxide 20 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 3 Doubtful; application of PE SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
as packaging material
(bottles) involves hazards
wich can be disregarded in
some special cases only
60 1 Not recommended for "
packaging applications
Sulfuric Acid aqueous 70 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 70 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 70 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 70 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

" 80 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" 80 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 80 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 80 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 98 20 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 98 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sulfuric Acid (cont) aqueous 98 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 98 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
50]90 20 5 Fair resistance; less SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
suitable grades and
unfavourable conditions
give rise to difficulties
50]90 60 5 " "
90]100 20 3 Doubtful; application of PE "
as packaging material
(bottles) involves hazards
wich can be disregarded in
some special cases only
90]100 60 3 " "
fuming any 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" " 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
dilute 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
aqueous up to 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Sulfurous Acid 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

367
5032531 mm
 368
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sulfuryl Chloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Superphosphate 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Syrups sugar 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
sugar 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Talcum Grease 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Talcum Powder 20 9 " "
60 9 " "

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Tallow technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Tannic Acid aqueous 10 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 10 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 10 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Tannic Acid (cont) aqueous 10 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Tannin 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Tanning Extracts vegetable; as 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Tar 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
oil 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
oil 60 9 " "
Tartaric Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Tea 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
tert-Amyl Alcohol technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Tetrabromomethane 20 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly

369
reduced
 370
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Tetrabromomethane 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Tetrachloroethane 20 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Tetrachloroethene 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

60 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Tetrachloromethane technical grade 20 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 1 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Tetraethyl Lead 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged

Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%)
(C) (days)
Tetraethyl Lead (cont) 20
Tetrahydrofuran technical grade 20
" 20
20
technical grade 60
" 60
60
Tetrahydronaphthalene technical grade 20
" 20
" 60
" 60
Tetralin 20
60
Thermal Air Aging 70
70
70
Thioglycolic Acid 20
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Change
PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
9 " "
16 8 Data from 1989 SPE ANTEC 107 Tensile yield Specimen: Density - 0.936;
Conference Proceedings strength measured MI-0.35; 1 mm (0.04 in)
@ 50 mm/min per thick compression molded
ASTM D638 ASTM D638 specimen
64 8 " 109 " "
180 8 " 107 " "
9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
371
break unchanged 527-2
 372
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Thioglycolic Acid (cont) 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Thionyl Chloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Thiophene 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Thomas Meal 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Tin (II) Chloride aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Tin (II) Chloride (cont) aqueous any 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
Tin (IV) Chloride " saturated 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Titanium white 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Toluene technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Tomato Juice 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

373
5032531 mm
 374
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Tomato Juice (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Tomato Sauce 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Toothpaste 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Transformer Oils insulating oil; 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
technical grade at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
insulating oil; 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
technical grade strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Tri-beta-Chloroethyl 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Phosphate at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Tributyl Phosphate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

20
Trichloroacetaldehyde technical grade 20
" 20
" 60
" 60
5032531 mm
9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Trichloroacetic Acid aqueous 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 50 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 50 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Trichlorobenzene 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Trichloroethane 20 9 " "

375
60 9 " "
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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Trichloroethene technical grade 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 20 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Tricresyl Phosphate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Triethanolamine aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

5032531 mm
" " 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" " 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
turkey red oil 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Triethanolamine (cont) 60 7 Discoloration possible Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

according to ISO 5032531 mm
527-2
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
turkey red oil 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Triethylene Glycol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Trimethyl Borate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Trimethylolpropane aqueous 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Trioctyl Phosphate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Trisodium Phosphate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Trisodium Phosphate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Turkey Red Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Turpentine 20 9 " "
synthetic 20 9 " "
varnish 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
synthetic 60 9 " "
varnish 60 9 " "
Turpentine Oil technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 1 Not resistant; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly
reduced

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

" 60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Urea aqueous up to 33 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Uric Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Urine 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Vanilla extract 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Varnish cellulose 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Vaseline technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Vaseline Oil technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced

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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Vaseline Oil (cont) technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
" 60 7 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Vegetable Oils 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Vinegar wine vinegar; as 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. 5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
wine vinegar; as 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Vinyl Acetate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Vinyl Chloride 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Viscose Spinning 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
Solution at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Viscose Spinning 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
Solution (cont) at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Vitamin Preparations dry; powder 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Walnut Oil 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Water chlorinated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at 5032531 mm
break unchanged
drinking 20 9 " " "
mineral 20 9 " " "
chlorinated 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
drinking 20 9 " " "
mineral 20 9 " " "
drinking 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
chlorinated 60 9 " " "
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
drinking 60 9 " " "
Water Distilled 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Water Distilled (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Water Glass 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Waterproofing Cable mixture of mineral 70 16 4 Data from 1989 SPE ANTEC 6.3 87 Tensile yield Specimen: Density - 0.936;
Jelly oil, low mol. wgt. Conference Proceedings strength measured MI-0.35; 1 mm (0.04 in)
PE, SEBS; melting @ 50 mm/min per thick compression molded
point 67C ASTM D638 ASTM D638 specimen
straight chain 70 16 6 " 4.7 102 " "
paraffins;
naphthenic
structures; branched
isoparaffins
synthetic 70 16 7 " 1.7 95 " "
polyisobutene; drop
melting point 84C
mixture of mineral 70 64 4 " 6.5 87 " "
oil, low mol. wgt.
PE, SEBS; melting
point 67C
straight chain 70 64 5 " 5.6 105 " "
paraffins;
naphthenic
structures; branched
isoparaffins

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

synthetic 70 64 6 " 2.5 96 " "
polyisobutene; drop
melting point 84C
mixture of mineral 70 180 4 " 6.3 87 " "
oil, low mol. wgt.
PE, SEBS; melting
point 67C
straight chain 70 180 6 " 5.9 103 " "
paraffins;
naphthenic
structures; branched
isoparaffins
synthetic 70 180 6 " 2.9 96 " "
polyisobutene; drop
melting point 84C
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Waxes 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
polishing 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly 527-2
reduced
60 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
polishing 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Whey 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Whiskey 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
White Spirit technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Wine Vinegar as supplied 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
commerc. at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

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%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Wine Vinegar (cont) table vinegar; as 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied commerc. at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Wines 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Xylene 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 7 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly 527-2
reduced
60 1 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Yeast 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Yoghurt 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Zinc white 20 9 " "
 Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Zinc (cont) white 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC LLDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Zinc Carbonate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Zinc Chloride aqueous any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Zinc Oxide 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Zinc Salts aqueous any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Zinc Sludge 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:

385
5032531 mm
 386
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Zinc Sludge (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test specimen 1B Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at according to ISO 5032531 mm
break unchanged 527-2
Zinc Stearate 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
Zinc Sulfate aqueous any 20 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 20 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Luflexen; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm
" " 60 9 " " Lupolex; Basell; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

6. Low Density Polyethylenes (LDPE)
Chapter Outline:
6.1 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

6.1 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Acetaldehyde 100 21 5 Variable resistance - depends Sclair; DuPont Canada
on conditions; known stress
crack agent
100 60 2 Not recommended under any "
conditions; known stress crack
agent
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
technical grade 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Acetaldehyde/Acetic Acid 90/10 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Acetamide 20 9 " " "
Acetanilide 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "

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%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Acetic Acid 5 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
5 23 365 8 No change in appearance 0.8 Tenite; Eastman
5 23 365 8 " 0.8 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in) 3 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
5 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
10 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum
crack agent conditions
10 21 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
10 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
10 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum
crack agent conditions
10 60 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
10 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
50 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
50 60 9 " "
60 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum
crack agent conditions
60 21 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 60 5 Some attack; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 60 5 " " Petrothene; Quantum
60 60 5 Variable resistance - depends Sclair; DuPont Canada
on conditions; known stress
crack agent
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Acetic Acid (cont) aqueous 70 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 70 60 9 " " "
100 20 9 " " "
technical grade 100 20 9 " " "
100 60 7 Discoloration possible " "
technical grade 100 60 7 " " "
glacial 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
" 60 9 " "
21 5 Some attack; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum
crack agent conditions
21 5 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 Unsatisfactory; possible stress " Petrothene; Quantum
crack agent
60 2 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Acetic Anhydride technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; possible stress
crack agent
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; possible stress
crack agent

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%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Acetoacetic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Acetone technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
23 365 6 No change in appearance; 1.2 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in) 3 3.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Acetophenone 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Acetylsalicylic Acid 20 9 " "
60 9 " "

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Acronal dispersions; as 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
commerc. unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Acrylics emulsions 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 6 " " "
Acrylonitrile technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Acrylonitrile (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Adipic Acid aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Air technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
technical grade 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Aircraft Fuels aviation 23 365 3 Swelled; possible stress crack 15.1 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
Aktivin aqueous 1 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 1 60 9 " " "
Alcohols 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "

391
9 Excellent resistance RTP 700 A; RTP Company
 392
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Aliphatic Esters technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
" 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Allyl Acetate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Allyl Alcohol 96 20 7 " " "
96 60 7 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 " " "
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Allyl Chloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Aluminum Alum aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Aluminum Alum (cont) all types 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Aluminum Chloride aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
solid 20 9 " " "
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
dilute 21 8 " " "
all 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
solid 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
concentrated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
dilute 60 8 " " "
all 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
Aluminum Fluoride concentrated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 9 " " "
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
all 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
concentrated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

393
 394
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Aluminum Fluoride (cont) all 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
Aluminum Hydroxide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Aluminum m-Phosphate 20 9 " " "
60 9 " " "
Aluminum Oxide 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Aluminum Sodium Sulfate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Aluminum Sulfate aqueous saturated 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
solid 20 9 " " "
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
all 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
all types 21 8 " "
solid 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
concentrated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
all 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
all types 60 8 " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Amino Acids 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:

yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
2-Aminoethanol technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Ammonia dry gas 100 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 100 60 8 " "
water any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
gaseous 20 9 " " "
liquid 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Ammonium Acetate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Ammonium Bicarbonate " saturated 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
Ammonium Carbonate " any 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

395
 396
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ammonium Carbonate 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
(cont) serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Ammonium Chloride aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Specimen:
solution conditions Unstressed specimen
" 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair
serviceability would be
impaired
" 21 8 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Specimen:
conditions Unstressed specimen
" 60 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair
solution serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
Ammonium Fluoride 20 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
20 60 8 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ammonium Fluoride (cont) aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 " "
Ammonium Hydrosulfide aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Ammonium Hydroxide 10 21 Sclair; DuPont Canada
10 21 8 Resistant; no indication that "
serviceability would be
impaired
10 23 365 9 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
10 23 365 9 No change in appearance 0 "
10 60 Sclair; DuPont Canada
10 60 8 Resistant; no indication that "
serviceability would be
impaired
28 21 "
28 21 8 Resistant; no indication that "
serviceability would be
impaired
28 60 "
28 60 8 Resistant; no indication that "
serviceability would be
impaired
35 21 Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
35 21 8 Satisfactory resistance " "
35 60 " "
35 60 8 Satisfactory resistance " "

397
 398
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ammonium m-Phosphate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Ammonium Nitrate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
solution conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
solution serviceability would be
impaired
Ammonium Persulfate saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ammonium Persulfate saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
(cont) serviceability would be
impaired
Ammonium Phosphate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Ammonium Sulfate " " 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
solution conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Ammonium Sulfide aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 " " "
Ammonium Thiocyanate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2

399
 400
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ammonium Thiocyanate saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
(cont) conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Amyl Acetate 100 21 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair
stress crack agent; plasticizer
100 21 2 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
100 60 2 " Sclair
100 60 2 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Specimen:
conditions Unstressed specimen
21 2 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Specimen:
conditions Unstressed specimen
60 2 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Amyl Alcohol 100 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

plasticizer; otherwise resistant
100 21 6 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
100 60 6 " Sclair
100 60 6 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
technical grade 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Amyl Alcohol (cont) 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Specimen:
crack agent conditions Unstressed specimen
21 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Specimen:
crack agent conditions Unstressed specimen
60 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Amyl Chloride 100 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
100 21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
100 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
100 60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 " " "
Amyl Phthalate 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 7 " " "
Aniline 100 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; otherwise resistant
100 60 2 Not recommended under any "
conditions; plasticizer; stress
crack agent

401
 402
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Aniline (cont) any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
dyes dry; 20 9 " "
-oil-soluble
dyes dry; -water- 20 9 " "
soluble
salts 20 9 " "
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 Unsatisfactory; possible stress " "
crack agent
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
dyes dry; 60 9 " "
-oil-soluble
dyes dry; 60 9 " "
-water-soluble
salts 60 9 " "
Aniline Hydrochloride aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Animal Oils 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Aniseed 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:

at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
oil 20 1 " " "
" 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
oil 60 1 " " "
" 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Anisole 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Anthraquinone 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Anthraquinonesulfonic Acid aqueous 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 9 " " "
Antifreeze automotive; as 20 9 " " "
supplied
commerc.
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
automotive; as 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
commerc. unchanged according to
ISO 527-2

403
 404
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Antifreeze (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Antimony 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Antimony Chloride anhydrous 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 9 " " "
Antimony Pentachloride 20 9 " " "
60 9 " " "
Antimony Trichloride 20 9 " " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Aqua Regia 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
20 1 Not recommended for SABIC LDPE; SABIC
packaging applications
21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 1 Not recommended for SABIC LDPE; SABIC
packaging applications
60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer
Aromatic Acids 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Aromatic Hydrocarbons 21 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer
60 2 " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Aromatic Oils 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Arsenic 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Arsenic Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
all 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
all 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
Arsenic Acid Anhydride 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Arsenic Trioxide 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Ascorbic Acid 10 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
10 60 8 " "
20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to

405
ISO 527-2
 406
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ascorbic Acid (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Asphalt 20 9 " " "
60 7 Discoloration possible " "
Aspirin 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Atropine and its salts 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Barium Carbonate saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
solution conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Barium Chloride " 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Barium Hydroxide aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Barium Hydroxide (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Barium Salts aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Barium Sulfate saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Barium Sulfide 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed

407
specimen
 408
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Barium Sulfide (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Battery Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Beef Tallow 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Beer 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Beer (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Beer Sugar Coloring as supplied 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
commerc. yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 9 " " "
Beeswax 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Benzaldehyde in isopropyl 1 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
alcohol yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 1 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
aqueous any 20 7 " " "
" " 60 7 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Benzene technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance " "

409
 410
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Benzene (cont) 21 Sclair; DuPont Canada
21 2 Not recommended; suspected "
stress crack agent; plasticizer
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance " "
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 Sclair; DuPont Canada
60 2 Not recommended; suspected "
stress crack agent; plasticizer
Benzene Hexachloride 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Benzenesulfonic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

ISO 527-2
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Benzoic Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Benzoic Acid (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
all 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
all 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
Benzoyl Chloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
Benzyl Acetate 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Benzyl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Benzyl Chloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
Bicarburetted Soda 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "

411
 412
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Bichromate Sulfuric Acid concentrated 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
20 3 Doubtful; application of PE as SABIC LDPE; SABIC
packaging material (bottles)
involves hazards wich can be
disregarded in some special
cases only
60 1 Not recommended for "
packaging applications
Bicycle Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the product "
has no effect
60 9 " "
Bismuth Carbonate saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Bismuth Salts 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Bismuth Trichloride 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

has no effect
60 9 " "
Bitumen 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to
ISO 527-2
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Bitumen (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Black Liquor 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 " " "
Blankite 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Bleach solution with 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
12.5% active strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
chlorine elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
with 12.5% 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
active chlorine at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Bleach Liquor 20 5 Fair resistance; less suitable SABIC LDPE; SABIC
grades and unfavourable
conditions give rise to
difficulties
60 1 Not recommended for "
packaging applications
Bleach Lye 10 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
10 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
10 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
10 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
20 5 Fair resistance; less suitable SABIC LDPE; SABIC
grades and unfavourable
conditions give rise to
difficulties
60 1 Not recommended for "
packaging applications
Bleach Powder 20 9 Good resistance; the product "
has no effect

413
 414
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Bleach Powder (cont) 60 5 Fair resistance; less suitable SABIC LDPE; SABIC
grades and unfavourable
conditions give rise to
difficulties
Blue Ashes 20 9 Good resistance; the product "
has no effect
60 9 " "
Bone Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Borax aqueous saturated 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Boric Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
solution 20 9 " "
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
solution conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
dilute 21 8 " " "

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

all 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
concentrated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
solution conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
dilute 60 8 " " "
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
solution 60 9 " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Boric Acid (cont) all 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
Boric Acid Methyl Ester 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Boron Trifluoride 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Brake Fluids 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Brandy 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Brass Polish 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "

415
Brillantine 20 9 " "
 416
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Brillantine (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

has no effect
Brines 20 9 " "
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Bromic Acid 10 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
10 60 8 " " "
concentrated 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
Bromine liquid 100 20 1 " " "
vapour 20 1 " " "
20 1 Not recommended for SABIC LDPE; SABIC
packaging applications
bromine liquid 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
bromine water 21 2 " " "
bromine liquid 21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer
" 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
bromine water 60 2 " " "
60 1 Not recommended for SABIC LDPE; SABIC
packaging applications
bromine liquid 60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer
Bromine Water cold saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Bromobenzene 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Bromochloromethane 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
Bromoform 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Butanediol 10 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
10 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
10 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
10 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
100 21 6 " "
100 60 6 " "
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

417
has no effect
 418
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Butanediol (cont) 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 6 " " "
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Butanetriol aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
2-Butene-1,4-diol technical grade 20 9 " " "
Butter 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 7 Suspected stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 7 Suspected stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Butyl Acetate n-butyl acetate 100 21 4 Suspected stress crack agent; "
plasticizer; resistance depends
on condit
" 100 60 2 Not recommended; suspected "
stress crack agent; plasticizer
technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
23 365 5 No change in appearance; 4.1 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
possible stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Butyl Acetate (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Butyl Acrylate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Butyl Alcohol n-butyl alcohol 100 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
" 100 60 6 " "
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
butanol 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 " " "
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Butyl Benzyl Phthalate 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 7 " " "
Butyl Chloride 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Butyl Glycol technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2

419
 420
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Butyl Phenol technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Butyl Phenone technical grade 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
Butyl Phthalate " 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 60 7 " " "
Butylene Glycol " 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
" 60 9 " " "
2-Butyne-1,4-diol " 20 9 " " "
Butyraldehyde 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Butyric Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
concentrated 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
" 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Butyric Acid (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
concentrated 60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
Cadmium Sulfide 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Caffeine and its salts 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Calcium Bisulfide 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Calcium Carbide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Calcium Carbonate 20 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be

421
impaired
 422
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Calcium Chlorate aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Calcium Chloride 2.5 23 365 9 No change in appearance 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
solution conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Calcium Hydroxide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Calcium Hydroxide (cont) 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
concentrated 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
concentrated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Calcium Hypochlorite aqueous; any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
suspension yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
bleach solution 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 5 Fair resistance; less suitable SABIC LDPE; SABIC
grades and unfavourable
conditions give rise to
difficulties
bleach solution 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired

423
 424
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Calcium Nitrate aqueous 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
50 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
50 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
aqueous 50 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
50 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
50 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Calcium Oxide powder 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
powder 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

impaired
Calcium Phosphate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Calcium Sulfate 20 9 " " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Calcium Sulfate (cont) 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Californian Mixture 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Calomel 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Camphor 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
oil 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
oil 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
oil 60 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer

425
 426
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Camphor Oil 20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Cane Sugar Liquors aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Caprolactam 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Carbazole 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Carbolineum aqueous; for 20 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
fruit trees specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to
ISO 527-2
as supplied 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
commerc. strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
aqueous; for 60 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
fruit trees specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to
ISO 527-2

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Carbon black 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Carbon Bisulfide 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Carbon Bisulfide (cont) 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not resistant; not Sclair; DuPont Canada
recommended under any
conditions
23 365 2 Swelled; possible stress crack 36.8 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not resistant; not Sclair; DuPont Canada
recommended under any
conditions
Carbon Dioxide dry 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
saturated 21 8 " " "
wet 21 8 " " "
all 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
dry 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
saturated 60 8 " " "
wet 60 8 " " "
all 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
Carbon Monoxide concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

427
 428
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Carbon Monoxide (cont) 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
concentrated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Carbon Tetrachloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 " Static "
conditions
21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
23 365 2 Swelled; stress crack agent 37.9 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

specimen
60 2 " Static "
conditions
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
Carbonic Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Carbonic Acid (cont) 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Carnauba Wax 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Castor Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
concentrated 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
concentrated 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Cattle Feed 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "

429
Cellosolve 20 9 " "
 430
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Cellosolve (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Cetyl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Chloral Hydrate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 7 Discoloration possible " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Chloramines aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Chloric Acid aqueous 1 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 1 60 9 " " "
" 10 20 9 " " "

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

" 10 60 9 " " "
Chlorinated Lime 20 9 " " "
60 9 " " "
Chlorine chlorine water 2 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
chlorine water; 2 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
saturated serviceability would be
solution impaired
chlorine water 2 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Chlorine (cont) chlorine water; 2 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
saturated serviceability would be
solution impaired
dry gas 100 21 5 Resistant depends on use "
conditions; oxidizer
" 100 60 2 Not recommended under any "
conditions; oxidizer
aqueous solution saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
bleaching 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
solution with strength at yield and
12.5% active elongation at break slightly
chlorine reduced
gaseous; dry 20 7 " " "
gaseous; moist 20 7 " " "
liquid 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
liquid 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
moist gas 21 5 Some attack " "
liquid 21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer
bleaching 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
solution with at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
12.5% active break greatly reduced according to
chlorine ISO 527-2
gaseous; dry 60 1 " " "
gaseous; moist 60 1 " " "
liquid 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
moist gas 60 2 " " "
liquid 60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer
Chlorine Water saturated 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to

431
reduced ISO 527-2
 432
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Chloroacetic Acid aqueous ,=85 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" ,=85 60 9 " " "
aqueous; mono any 20 9 " " "
mono; aqueous " 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
mono 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 " " "
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Chloroacetic Acid Ethyl mono 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
Ester yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Chloroacetic Acid Methyl " 20 9 " " "
Ester
Chlorobenzene 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

mono 20 7 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Chlorobenzene (cont) 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer
Chloroform technical grade 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer
23 365 2 Swelled and warped; stress 25.1 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer
Chloronitrobenzene liquid 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
solid 20 9 " "
liquid 60 9 " "
solid 60 9 " "
Chlorophenol mono 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Chloropropionic Acid 20 9 " "

433
60 9 " "
 434
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Chlorosulfonic Acid 100 21 2 Not resistant; not Sclair; DuPont Canada
recommended under any
conditions
100 60 2 " "
technical grade 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Chromate yellow 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Chromatic Acid 20 5 Fair resistance; less suitable "
grades and unfavourable
conditions give rise to
difficulties
60 1 Not recommended for "
packaging applications
Chrome Alum aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 " " "
Chrome Anode Mud 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Chrome Salts aqueous any 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Chromic Acid 20 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
20 60 8 " " "
aqueous 50 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
50 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
aqueous 50 60 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to
ISO 527-2
50 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress " "
crack agent
chromic/sulfuric 21 6 " " "
acid
60 5 Some attack; possible stress " "
crack agent
chromic/sulfuric 60 5 " " "
acid
Chromium Trioxide aqueous 50 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
" 50 60 7 Discoloration possible " "
Chromosulfuric Acid 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Cider 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service

435
 436
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Cider (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Cinnamon 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Cinnamon Oil 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Citric Acid 10 23 365 7 No change in appearance; 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
solution crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

impaired service
" 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
solution otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Citronel Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Citrus Juices 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
fruit 60 9 " " "
Cleaning Compound washing up usual 20 9 " " "
liquids
" " 60 9 " " "
Clove Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Cloves 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Coal Tar oil 20 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 7 " " "
Coca Cola Syrup Cola 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
concentrates conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
" 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Coconut Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect

437
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%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Coconut Oil Alcohols technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation specimen 1B 5032531 mm
at break unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Cod Liver Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

has no effect
Coffee 20 9 " "
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Coffee Extract 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Cognac 20 9 " " "
Cola Concentrates 20 9 " " "
60 9 " " "
Colophonium 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Compost 10 9 Data from 1989 SPE ANTEC 95 Specimen: LDPE with
Conference Proceedings photodegradable additive
50 9 " 100 Specimen: LDPE with no
additives
50 7 " 87 Specimen: LDPE with
photodegradable additive
140 9 " 100 Specimen: LDPE with no
additives
140 6 " 84 Specimen: LDPE with
photodegradable additive
Cooking Oils Wesson, all 23 365 8 No change in appearance; 0.2 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
vegetable possible stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
Copper green 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Copper Chloride aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed

439
specimen
 440
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Copper Chloride (cont) saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Copper Cyanide aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Copper Fluoride 2 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
2 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
2 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
2 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Copper Nitrate " 30 20 9 " " "
" 30 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Copper Nitrate (cont) saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Copper Oxide 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Copper Oxychloride 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Copper Salts aqueous cold saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Copper Sulfate " any 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
dilute 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
saturated 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
dilute 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Corn Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 7 Suspected stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2

441
 442
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Corn Oil (cont) 60 7 Suspected stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Cottonseed Oil technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Cream face; hands 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Creolin 20 9 " "

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 9 " "
Creosote 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Cresol 50 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
50 60 8 " " "
100 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Cresol (cont) aqueous dilute 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Crop Protection Agent aqueous; as 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
commerc. unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 9 " " "
Crotonaldehyde technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Crude Oils 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
minerals 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
minerals 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Cuprous Chloride saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 " " "
Cyanamide 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "

443
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%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Cyclanone fatty alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
sulphonate; as yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
supplied unchanged according to
commerc. ISO 527-2
Cyclohexane 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Cyclohexanol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Specimen:
crack agent conditions Unstressed specimen
21 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Specimen:
crack agent conditions Unstressed specimen
60 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Cyclohexanone 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Cyclohexanone (cont) 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
DDT powder 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Decahydronaphthalene technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Defoamer 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Detergents synthetic end use 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
concentration yield and elongation at break
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 " " "
liquid 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
powder 20 9 " "
synthetic 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Specimen:
crack agent conditions Unstressed specimen

445
 446
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Detergents (cont) synthetic 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
" 21 6 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
synthetic 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Specimen:
crack agent conditions Unstressed specimen
" 60 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
liquid 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
powder 60 9 " "
synthetic 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
" 60 6 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
Developing Solutions photographic 20 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 7 " " "
Dextrin aqueous 18 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

starch gum; 18 20 9 " " "
aqueous
aqueous 18 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Dextrin (cont) saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Dextrose aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
1,2-Diaminoethane technical grade 20 9 " " "
" 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Diazo Salts 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
1,2-Dibromoethane 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
60 1 " " "
Dibutyl Ether 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced

447
 448
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Dibutyl Ether (cont) 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
Dibutyl Phthalate technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Specimen:
conditions Unstressed specimen
21 5 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Resistant depends on use Sclair
conditions; suspected stress
crack agent
21 6 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Specimen:
conditions Unstressed specimen
60 5 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 7 Suspected stress crack agent; Sclair
otherwise no indication of

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

impaired service
60 7 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
Dibutyl Sebacate 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 7 " " "
Dichloroacetic Acid 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
50 60 9 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Dichloroacetic Acid (cont) technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Dichloroacetic Acid Methyl 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
Ester strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Dichlorobenzene 20 1 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
o&p 21 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 5 Fair resistance; less suitable SABIC LDPE; SABIC
grades and unfavourable
conditions give rise to
difficulties
o&p 60 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer
Dichlorodiphenyl- DDT; powder 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
trichloroethane yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 9 " " "
1,2-Dichloroethane 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer

449
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%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

1,2-Dichloroethane (cont) 23 365 3 Swelled; stress crack agent 6.9 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer
Dichloroethane 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 1 " " "
1,1-Dichloroethylene technical grade 20 1 " " "
" 60 1 " " "
Dichloroethylene 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Dichloropropane 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 1 " " "
Dichloropropene 20 1 " " "

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 1 " " "
Diesel Fuels 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Diesel Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Diethanolamine technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Diethyl Ether 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 " Static "
conditions
21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 " Static "
conditions
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
Diethyl Ketone 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect

451
 452
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Diethylene Dioxide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Diethylene Glycol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Diethylene Glycol Ethyl 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
Ether has no effect
60 9 " "
2-Diethylhexyl Phthalate DOP 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Diglycolic Acid aqueous 30 20 9 " " "
" 30 60 9 " " "
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

Exp. medium
Exposure medium
note
Diglycolic Acid (cont)
Diisobutyl Ketone technical grade
Diisoctyl Phthalate
Diisopropyl Ether
Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Dimethylamine
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Temp. Time Change
Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
(C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
" 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
" 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 7 " " "
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not resistant; not Sclair; DuPont Canada
recommended under any
conditions
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

453
 454
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Dimethylamine (cont) 60 2 Not resistant; not Sclair; DuPont Canada
recommended under any
conditions
Dimethylformamide technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Dinonyl Phthalate DNP; technical 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
grade strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
Dioctyl Phthalate 20 7 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance " "
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Diphenyl Ether 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Diphenyl Oxide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Diphenylamine 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Disodium Phosphate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Disodium Sulfate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Dodecylbenzenesulfonic 20 9 " " "
Acid
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced

455
 456
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Dolomite 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Dyes 20 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to
ISO 527-2
60 7 " " "
Eau de Cologne 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Eau de Javelle 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 5 Fair resistance; less suitable SABIC LDPE; SABIC
grades and unfavourable
conditions give rise to
difficulties
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 1 Not recommended for SABIC LDPE; SABIC
packaging applications
Eau de Labarraque 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Electroplating Baths for 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
electroplating strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " "
Emulsifiers 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
Emulsions photographic 20 9 " " "
" 60 9 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Engine Oils 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Ephetin aqueous 10 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 10 60 9 " " "
Epichlorohydrin 20 9 " " "
60 9 " " "
Epsom Salts 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Essential Oils 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Ethereal Oils 20 7 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Ethers 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Ethyl Acetate 100 21 4 Suspected stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; resistance depends
on condit

457
 458
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ethyl Acetate (cont) 100 60 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer
technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
23 365 6 No change in appearance; 2.8 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
possible stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Ethyl Alcohol 35 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum
crack agent conditions
35 21 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
35 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

impaired service
35 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum
crack agent conditions
35 60 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
35 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
50 23 365 8 No change in appearance; 0.1 Tenite; Eastman
possible stress crack agent
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ethyl Alcohol (cont) 50 23 365 8 No change in appearance; 0.1 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
possible stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
95 23 365 7 No change in appearance; 0 Tenite; Eastman
stress crack agent
95 23 365 7 " 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
96 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
denatured with 96 20 9 " " "
toluene
96 60 9 " " "
100 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
100 60 6 " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum
crack agent conditions
21 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum
60 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Ethyl Benzoate 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Ethyl Butyrate 21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance " "

459
 460
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ethyl Chloride technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
Ethyl Ether technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
Ethylaniline 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Ethylbenzene technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

21 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer
Ethylene Chloride 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
mono; di 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ethylene Chloride (cont) 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break greatly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
mono; di 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Ethylene Chlorohydrin technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
technical grade 60 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Ethylene Glycol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 " Static "
conditions
21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
23 365 7 No change in appearance; 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density

461
 462
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ethylene Glycol (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 6 " Static "
conditions
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Ethylene Glycol Ethyl 23 365 8 No change in appearance; 0.3 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
possible stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
Ethylene Salicylate 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Ethylenediamine technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
Acid yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
2-Ethylhexyl Alcohol 20 9 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
2-Ethylhexyl Alcohol (cont) 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
Fats coconut 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
fats and oils 21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance " "
coconut 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Fatty Acid Amides 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Fatty Acids .C6 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
" 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Fatty Alcohols 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Fatty Oils 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Fermentation Mixture ethyl alcohol 1 as used in 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
acetic acid production yield and elongation at break
unchanged

463
 464
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Fermentation Mixture ethyl alcohol 1 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) acetic acid; as yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
used in unchanged according to
production ISO 527-2
Ferric Alum saturated 20 9 " " "
aqueous " 60 9 " " "
Ferric Chloride " any 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Ferric Nitrate aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Ferric Sulfate aqueous
Ferrous Chloride
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
" " 20 9 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Ferrous Chloride (cont) aqueous saturated 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Ferrous Sulfate aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Fertilizers salts; aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Fir Needle Oil 20 9 " "

465
60 9 " "
 466
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Fish Solubles 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;

crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Fixative 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Fixer salt; aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
salt; solid 20 9 " " "
" 60 9 " " "
Floor Waxe 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Fluoboric Acid aqueous 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
aqueous 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Fluoboric Acid (cont) 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Fluorine gaseous 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance " "
Fluosilicic Acid any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
aqueous " 20 9 " " "
" 60 9 " " "
aqueous " 60 9 " " "
Formaldehyde 35 23 365 8 No change in appearance; 0.1 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
possible stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
40 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
40 60 6 " " "
aqueous up to 40 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Formalin 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Formamide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect

467
 468
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Formamide (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Formic Acid aqueous 10 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 10 60 9 " " "
20 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
20 60 6 " " "
50 21 6 " " "
50 60 6 " " "
aqueous 85 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 85 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
all 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
all 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
Freon 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Freon 12 100 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
100 60 1 Not resistant; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break greatly
reduced
Frigene 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Fructose aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Fruit Juices unfermented any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
fermented 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
fermented 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect

469
 470
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Fruit Pulp 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 7 Suspected stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 7 Suspected stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Fuel Oils 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
domestic use 20 9 " "
21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
domestic use 60 9 " "
Fuels 7 Good resistance RTP 700 A; RTP Company
Fungicide 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
 %

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Fungicide (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

has no effect
2-Furaldehyde 100 21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
100 60 2 " "
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 " " "
Furfural 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Furfuraldehyde 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
Furfuryl Alcohol 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer
60 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended; suspected Sclair; DuPont Canada
stress crack agent; plasticizer
Gallic Acid 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed

471
specimen
 472
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Gallic Acid (cont) saturated 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
" 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Galvanizing Liquor 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Gamma Radiation 5 Fair resistance RTP 700 A; RTP Company
Gas Liquor 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Gases manufactured; 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
as supplied yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
commerc. unchanged according to
ISO 527-2

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Gasoline regular-grade; 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
DIN 51635 strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 " Static "
conditions
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Gasoline (cont) 21 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
regular 23 365 3 Swelled; pink; possible stress 13.5 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
regular-grade; 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
DIN 51635 at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 " Static "
conditions
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
Gelatins 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Gin 20 9 " " "
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 " " "
Glauber's Salt aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Glucose aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to

473
ISO 527-2
 474
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Glucose (cont) aqueous any 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
saturated 21 8 " " "
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be impaired
saturated 21 8 " "
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
saturated 60 8 " " "
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be impaired
saturated 60 8 " "
Glues 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
fish; bone 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

ISO 527-2
fish; bone 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Glycerin aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
 %

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Glycerin (cont) 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;

crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
23 365 7 No change in appearance; 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Glycerol Chlorohydrin 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Glycine 20 9 " " "
60 9 " " "
Glycolic Acid 30 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
30 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
30 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
30 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
aqueous up to 70 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm

475
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
 %

476
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Glycolic Acid (cont) aqueous up to 70 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Glycolic Acid Butyl Ester 20 9 " " "
Glycols aqueous; as 20 9 " " "
supplied
commerc.
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
aqueous; as 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
commerc. unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Glysantin 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 9 " " "
Grape Sugar saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
saturated, 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
aqueous serviceability would be
impaired
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
saturated, 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
aqueous serviceability would be
impaired
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Green Soap solution 23 365 7 No change in appearance; 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
Gypsum 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Heptane 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Hexachlorobenzene 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 " "
Hexachlorocyclohexane 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Hexane 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Hexanetriol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2

477
60 9 " " "
 %

478
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Hexyl Alcohol 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

has no effect
21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Honey 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Hydraulic Fluids 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Hydrazine Hydrate 20 9 " " "
60 9 " " "
Hydrobromic Acid 10 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
10 60 8 " " "

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

aqueous 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
50 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
50 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
 %

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Hydrobromic Acid (cont) aqueous 50 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
50 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
50 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be impaired
gaseous; 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
technical grade yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Hydrocarbons 5 Fair resistance RTP 700 A; RTP Company
Hydrochloric Acid 10 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
10 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
10 23 365 9 No change in appearance 20.2 Tenite; Eastman
10 23 365 9 " 20.2 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
10 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
10 60 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
30 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum
30 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
30 60 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum
30 60 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
35 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum
35 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;

479
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 %

480
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Hydrochloric Acid (cont) 35 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum

conditions
35 60 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
chemical pure 20 9 " "
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
" 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
dry gas 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum
" 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
all 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
dry gas 21 8 " "
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
60 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

concentrated 60 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum
" 60 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
chemical pure 60 9 " "
all 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
concentrations serviceability would be
impaired
dry gas 60 8 " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Hydrocyanic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Hydrofluoric Acid 40 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
40 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
40 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
40 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired

481
 482
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Hydrofluoric Acid (cont) 60 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
75 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
75 60 5 Some attack " "
aqueous 40]85 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 40]85 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Hydrofluorosilicic Acid 32 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
32 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
32 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
32 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

impaired
aqueous 40 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 40 60 9 " " "
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Hydrofluorosilicic Acid concentrated 60 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
(cont) conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 6 Variable resistance; depending Sclair; DuPont Canada
on use conditions; excercise
caution
Hydrogen 100 21 8 Resistant; no indication that "
serviceability would be
impaired
100 60 8 " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 " " "
Hydrogen Chloride gas; dry 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
gas; moist 20 9 " " "
Hydrogen Peroxide aqueous 10 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 10 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
" 30 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
30 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
30 23 365 9 No change in appearance 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
aqueous 30 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
30 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed

483
specimen
 484
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Hydrogen Peroxide (cont) 90 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
90 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance " "
100 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
100 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
solution 20 5 Fair resistance; less suitable SABIC LDPE; SABIC
grades and unfavourable
conditions give rise to
difficulties
" 60 5 " "
Hydrogen Phosphide 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 " " "
Hydrogen Sulfide aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
gaseous 20 9 " " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

impaired
gaseous 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
 %

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Hydroquinone 20 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:

specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Hydroxylamine Sulfate aqueous 12 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 12 60 9 " " "
Hypochlorous Acid 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be

485
impaired
 %

486
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Hyposulfite 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

has no effect
60 9 " "
Igepal detergent 10 50 .20.8 7 Exposure time represents time ASTM DFDA-0588; Union Carbide;
solution; Igepal to failure for 50% of the test D1693B; bent Specimen: Notched thin
CO-630 specimens specimens strips, wire and cable grade
placed in
tube
containing
exposure
medium
" 10 50 .41.7 9 " " Dowlex 2440; Dow Chemical;
Specimen: Notched thin
strips, narrow molecular
weight distortion, rotational
molding grade
" 100 50 .2 3 " " DFDA-0160; Union Carbide;
Specimen: Notched thin
strips, wire and cable grade,
natural color
" 100 50 .20.8 7 " " DFDA-6423; Union Carbide;
Specimen: Notched thin
strips, wire and cable grade
" 100 50 .20.8 7 " " DFDA-6202; Union Carbide;
Specimen: Notched thin
strips, wire and cable grade,
natural color
" 100 50 .4 4 " " DFD-6005; Union Carbide;
Specimen: Notched thin
strips, wire and cable grade,
natural color
Inks 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

ISO 527-2
printing; writing 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Inks (cont) 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
printing; writing 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Insecticides aqueous 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
dispersion has no effect
oil solution 20 9 " "
powder 20 9 " "
aqueous 60 9 " "
dispersion
oil solution 60 9 " "
powder 60 9 " "
Iodine in potassium 3 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
iodide solution yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 3 60 9 " " "
tincture; DAB 6; 20 9 " " "
as supplied
commerc.
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
tincture 20 9 " "
in Kl solution 21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 5 Resistant depends on use Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer
tincture; DAB 6; 60 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
as supplied specimen 1B 5032531 mm
commerc. according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect

487
tincture 60 9 " "
 488
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Iodine (cont) in Kl solution 60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer
Isoamyl Alcohol technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Isobutyl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Isobutyric Acid technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Isooctane 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Isopropyl Acetate 100 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
 %

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Isopropyl Acetate (cont) 100 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Isopropyl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
technical grade 20 9 " " "
" 60 9 " " "
60 9 " " "
Isopropyl Ether technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Jams 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Kerosene 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

489
has no effect
 490
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Kerosene (cont) 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Ketones 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Lactic Acid 10 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
10 60 6 " " "
90 21 6 " " "
90 60 6 " " "
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Lactose milk sugar 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 9 " " "
Lanolin wool fat 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
wool fat 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Lard 20 9 " "
 %

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Lard (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

has no effect
Latex 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
rubber 20 9 " " "
dispersions
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Lauryl Alcohol 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Lauryl Sulfate 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Lead white 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Lead Acetate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed

491
specimen
 492
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Lead Acetate (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Lead Nitrate 21 8 " "
60 8 " "
Lead Oxide 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Lemon Oil 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Lime 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Lime Milk 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Lime Slaked 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Lime Unslaked 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Lime Water 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Lindane powder 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Linseed Oil technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Linseed Oil (cont) technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Lithium Bromide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Lotion hair; shaving 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Lubricating Oils 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
lube oil 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
technical grade 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
lube oil 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Machining Oils 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Magnesia 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "

493
 494
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Magnesium Carbonate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be impaired
Magnesium Chloride aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Magnesium Fluosilicate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Magnesium Hydroxide 20 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Magnesium Hydroxide saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada

(cont) serviceability would be
impaired
Magnesium Iodide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Magnesium Nitrate saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Magnesium Oxide 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Magnesium Salts aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Magnesium Sulfate " " 20 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
solution conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Maleic Acid aqueous up to 100 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2

495
 496
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Maleic Acid (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 " " "
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Malic Acid aqueous 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Manganese Sulfate 20 9 " " "
Margarine 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Mash 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Mayonnaise 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
m-Cresol 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Menthol 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Mercuric Chloride 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Mercuric Chloride (cont) saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Mercuric Cyanide " 21 8 " " "
" 60 8 " " "
Mercurochrome 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Mercurous Nitrate saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 " " "
Mercury 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
metal 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
metal 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Mercury Oxide 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Mercury Salts 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Methacrylic Acid 20 9 " " "
Methoxybutyl Acetate Butoxyl 20 9 " " "

497
Methoxybutyl Alcohol 20 9 " " "
 498
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Methyl Acetate technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Methyl Acrylate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Methyl Alcohol 5 23 365 9 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
5 23 365 7 No change in appearance; 0 "
stress crack agent
100 21 Sclair; DuPont Canada
100 21 6 Known stress crack agent; "
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
100 60 "
100 60 6 Known stress crack agent; "
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
technical grade 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

has no effect
21 Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress " "
crack agent
23 365 9 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
23 365 7 No change in appearance; 0 "
stress crack agent
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Methyl Alcohol (cont) 60 Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress " "
crack agent
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Methyl Bromide gaseous; 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
technical grade at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance " "
Methyl Chloride gaseous; 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
technical grade at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance " "
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

499
 %

500
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Methyl Glycol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone 20 9 " " "
Methyl Methacrylate 20 9 " " "
Methyl Propyl Ketone 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Methyl Salicylate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Methyl Sulfuric Acid 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 6 " " "
4-Methyl-2-Pentanol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Methylamine aqueous 32 20 9 " " "

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Methylbenzoic Acids saturated 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Methylcyclohexane 20 7 " " "
Methylene Chloride 100 21 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
100 60 2 " "
20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
 %

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Methylene Chloride (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 " Static "
conditions
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 " Static "
conditions
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Milk 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Mineral Oil Wax 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Mineral Oils without 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
additives yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to

501
ISO 527-2
 502
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Mineral Oils (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 5 Resistant depends on use Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
Mohr's Salt 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Molasses 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
wort 20 9 " " "
commercial 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Mordant metallic 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Morpholine 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Motor Oils heavy duty oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
23 365 7 No change in appearance; 0.5 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
possible stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
Mowilith emulsion 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Mustard 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Nail Polish Remover 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Nail Varnish 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Naphtha 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
technical grade 20 9 " " "
solvent 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Specimen:
conditions Unstressed specimen
21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 5 Resistant depends on use Sclair
conditional; plasticizer; known
stress crack agent
21 5 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Specimen:
conditions Unstressed specimen

503
 %

504
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Naphtha (cont) 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
solvent 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair
plasticizer; known stress crack
agent
60 2 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
Naphtha-Benzene Mixture 80/20 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Naphthalene 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
Natural Gas technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
n-Heptane 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
n-heptane 21 2 " "
23 365 4 No change in appearance; 10 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
n-Heptane (cont) 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
n-heptane 60 2 " "
Nickel Chloride 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
concentrated 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
concentrated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be impaired
Nickel Nitrate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
saturated 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
concentrated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Nickel Oxide 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "

505
 %

506
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Nickel Salts aqueous 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Nickel Sulfate " any 20 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
concentrated 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
concentrated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Nicotine 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
dilute 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
" 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
dilute 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Nicotinic Acid ,=10 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 6 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Nitric Acid 25 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
30 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
30 21 8 " Static "
conditions
30 60 8 " "
30 60 8 " Static "
conditions
50 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
50 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
50 21 8 " Static "
conditions
50 60 5 Some attack "
50 60 5 " Static "
conditions
70 21 8 Satisfactory resistance "
70 21 8 " Static "
conditions
70 21 6 Oxidizer; otherwise no Sclair; DuPont Canada
indication of imparied service
70 60 5 Some attack Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
70 60 5 " Static "
conditions
70 60 5 Resistant depends on use Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer
95 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
98 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed

507
specimen
 %

508
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Nitric Acid (cont) 98 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
98 60 2 " "
98 60 2 " Static "
conditions
,=50 20 5 Fair resistance; less suitable SABIC LDPE; SABIC
grades and unfavourable
conditions give rise to
difficulties
,=50 60 9 Good resistance; the product "
has no effect
.50 20 1 Not recommended for "
packaging applications
.50 60 1 " "
0]30 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
0]30 60 8 " "
30]50 21 6 Oxidizer; otherwise no "
indication of imparied service
30]50 60 5 Resistant depends on use "
conditions; oxidizer
95]98 21 2 Not recommended under any "
conditions; oxidizer
95]98 60 2 " "
concentrated 23 365 4 Yellowed 4.8 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
Nitrobenzene 100 21 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
100 60 2 " "
20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Nitrobenzene (cont) 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Nitrocellulose 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Nitrocresol 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Nitroglycerin 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Nonyl Alcohol 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Nut Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Nutmeg 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Nutmeg Oil 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Ochre 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
o-Cresol 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Octane 20 9 " "
n-octane 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

509
has no effect
 510
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Octane (cont) n-octane 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Octyl Alcohol 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Octyl Cresol technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance " "
Oleic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
concentrated 21 5 " " "
23 365 6 No change in appearance; 2.4 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
possible stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

concentrated 60 2 " " "
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Oleum 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
20 3 Doubtful; application of PE as SABIC LDPE; SABIC
packaging material (bottles)
involves hazards wich can be
disregarded in some special
cases only
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Oleum (cont) concentrated 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 2 " " "
60 1 Not recommended for SABIC LDPE; SABIC
packaging applications
Olive Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
23 365 8 No change in appearance; 0.3 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
possible stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick
injection molded discs,
0.918 density
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
o-Nitrotoluene 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
Optical Brighteners 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
Orange Extract 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 " " "
Orange Juice 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Oxalic Acid aqueous any 20 9 " " "
solid or solution 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
dilute 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance " "
solution

511
 512
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Oxalic Acid (cont) saturated 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
solution otherwise no indication of
impaired service
dilute 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance " "
solution
solid or solution 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
solution otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Oxygen 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Ozone 0.005 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance " "
Paints emulsion 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

" 60 9 " "
Palm Nut Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Palm Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Palmitic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Palmitic Acid (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Palmityl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Paraffin liquid 20 9 " " "
wax emulsions; 20 9 " " "
as supplied
commerc.
solid 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Paraffin Oil 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Paraformaldehyde 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
p-Cresol 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Peanut Butter 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Peanut Oil technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Pentachlorophenol 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Pentane 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
3-Pentanone 21 4 Suspected stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; resistance depends
on condit
60 2 Not recommended; suspected "
stress crack agent; plasticizer
Pepper 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

513
has no effect
 514
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Pepper (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Peppermint Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Perchloric Acid 10 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
10 60 8 " " "
aqueous 20 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 50 20 9 " " "
" 70 20 9 " " "
solution 20 5 Fair resistance; less suitable SABIC LDPE; SABIC
grades and unfavourable
conditions give rise to
difficulties
" 60 3 Doubtful; application of PE as "
packaging material (bottles)
involves hazards wich can be
disregarded in some special
cases only
Perchloroethylene 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Perfumes 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Petrol regular-grade; 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
DIN 51635 strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
Petroleum 20 7 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Petroleum (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Petroleum Ether 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 2 " " "
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Phenol 5 23 365 8 No change in appearance; 0.2 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
possible stress crack agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
90 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
90 60 2 " " "
20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Phenolic Resins moulding 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
compounds yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Phenolsulfonic Acid 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "

515
Phenoxyacetic Acid 20 9 " "
 516
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Phenoxyacetic Acid (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Phenylethyl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Phenylhydrazine technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Phenylhydrazine 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
Hydrochloride yield and elongation at break
unchanged
Phenylphenol 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Phenylsulfonate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Phosphates aqueous any 20 9 " " "
liquor for metal 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Phosphoric Acid 30 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
30 60 8 " " "
aqueous 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

ISO 527-2
90 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
90 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance " "
aqueous 80]95 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
concentrated 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
" 60 9 " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Phosphorus yellow 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Phosphorus Oxychloride 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Phosphorus Pentoxide 100 20 9 " " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 " " "
Phosphorus Trichloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Photographic Developers 20 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Photographic Fixing Baths as supplied 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
commerc. yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2

517
 518
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Photographic Solutions emulsion; as 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
commerc. unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
photographic 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress " "
emulsions crack agent
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
photographic 21 6 Known stress crack agent; "
emulsions otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
photographic 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress " "
emulsions crack agent
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
photographic 60 6 Known stress crack agent; "
emulsions otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Phthalic Acid aqueous 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 9 " "
Phthalic Acid Dibutyl Ester technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
Phthalic Acid Ester 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
Phthalic Anhydride 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Pickling Baths hydrochloric acid 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
sulfuric acid 21 6 " " "
sulfuric acid/ 21 6 " " "
nitric acid
hydrochloric acid 60 6 " " "
sulfuric acid 60 6 " " "
Picric Acid aqueous 1 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
1 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Pigments dry for paints; 20 9 " "
plastics
" 60 9 " "
Pine Needle Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Pine Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Pineapple Juice 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Plasticizers 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
60 7 " " "
Plating Solutions copper 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
gold 21 6 " " "

519
indium 21 8 Satisfactory resistance " "
 520
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Plating Solutions (cont) lead 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
nickel 21 6 " " "
rhodium 21 6 " " "
brass 21 6 " " "
cadmium 21 6 " " "
chromium 21 2 Unsatisfactory; possible stress " "
crack agent
silver 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress " "
crack agent
tin 21 6 " " "
zinc 21 6 " " "
tin 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
zinc 21 6 " "
brass 21 6 " "
cadmium 21 6 " "
copper 21 6 " "
gold 21 6 " "
lead 21 6 " "
nickel 21 6 " "
silver 21 6 " "
brass 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
cadmium 60 6 " " "

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

chromium 60 2 Unsatisfactory; possible stress " "
crack agent
copper 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress " "
crack agent
gold 60 6 " " "
indium 60 8 Satisfactory resistance " "
lead 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress " "
crack agent
nickel 60 6 " " "
rhodium 60 6 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Plating Solutions (cont) silver 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
tin 60 6 " " "
zinc 60 6 " " "
brass 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
cadmium 60 6 " "
copper 60 6 " "
gold 60 6 " "
lead 60 6 " "
nickel 60 6 " "
silver 60 6 " "
tin 60 6 " "
zinc 60 6 " "
Polyacrylic Acid Emulsions 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Polyesters plasticizer 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
resins 20 7 " " "
plasticizer 60 7 " " "
resins 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Polyglycols 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
60 9 " " "
Polysolvan O 20 9 " " "
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Potash 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

521
has no effect
 522
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Potash (cont) caustic 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
patent 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
caustic 60 9 " "
patent 60 9 " "
Potassium Aluminum aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
Sulfate yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 9 " " "
Potassium Bicarbonate aqueous saturated 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Potassium Bisulfate aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

" " 60 9 " " "
Potassium Bisulfite " " 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
Potassium Borate " 1 20 9 " " "
1 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
aqueous 1 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Potassium Borate (cont) 1 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Potassium Bromate 10 21 8 " " "
10 60 8 " " "
aqueous up to 10 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Potassium Bromide " any 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
solution conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
solution serviceability would be
impaired
Potassium Carbonate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

523
 524
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Potassium Carbonate (cont) 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Potassium Chlorate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
solution conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Potassium Chloride aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
solution conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Potassium Chromate aqueous 40 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
40 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Potassium Chromate (cont) 40 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada

serviceability would be
impaired
aqueous 40 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
40 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
40 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Potassium Cyanide aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Potassium Dichromate 40 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
40 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
40 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

525
 526
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Potassium Dichromate 40 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
(cont) serviceability would be
impaired
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Potassium Ferricyanide " " 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Potassium Ferrocyanide aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Potassium Fluoride aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Potassium Fluoride (cont) aqueous any 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Potassium Hydroxide 20 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
20 21 8 " Static "
conditions
20 60 8 " "
20 60 8 " Static "
conditions
solution 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 50 60 9 " " "
aqueous any 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 " Static "
conditions
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be

527
impaired
 528
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Potassium Hydroxide (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
concentrated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 " Static "
conditions
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
concentrated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Potassium Hypochlorite aqueous saturated 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
" " 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Potassium Iodide " any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Potassium Nitrate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Potassium Nitrate (cont) saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Potassium Perborate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Potassium Perchlorate aqueous 1 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
10 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
10 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
10 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
10 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
aqueous up to 10 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Potassium Permanganate 20 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged

529
 530
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Potassium Permanganate 20 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
(cont) conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
20 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
20 60 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to
ISO 527-2
20 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
20 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
aqueous up to 6 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 7 Discoloration possible " "
20 5 Fair resistance; less suitable SABIC LDPE; SABIC
grades and unfavourable
conditions give rise to
difficulties
60 5 " "
Potassium Persulfate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

" 21
" 60
" 60
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Potassium Phosphate aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Potassium Sulfate " any 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Potassium Sulfide aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
concentrated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired

531
 532
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Potassium Sulfite aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Potassium aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
Tetracyanocuprate yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Potassium Thiosulfate " " 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
Propargyl Alcohol " 7 20 9 " " "
" 7 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Propionic Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Propyl Alcohol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
1-propanol 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
n-propyl alcohol 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
1-propanol 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
n-propyl alcohol 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Propylene Dichloride 100 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
100 21 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
100 60 2 " "
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

533
 534
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Propylene Dichloride (cont) 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Propylene Glycol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Prussic Acid 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Pyridine 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 5 Fair resistance; less suitable SABIC LDPE; SABIC
grades and unfavourable
conditions give rise to
difficulties
21 7 Suspected stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Pyridine (cont) 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Quinine 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
and its salts 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
and its salts 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Ratbane 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Rayon Coagulating Bath 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 6 " " "
Resorcin 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Resorcinol saturated 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 " "
Sagrotan 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Salad Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "

535
 536
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Salad Sauce 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Salicylaldehyde 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Salicylic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Salt Brine saturated 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 " " "
Saponin 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Saturated Steam 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
Condensate yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Sauerkraut pickled cabbage 20 9 " " "
" 60 9 " " "
Scouring Powder 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sea Water 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
in coarse sand at 12]15 90 5 Data from 1989 SPE ANTEC 0.72 178 92 Union Carbide; Specimen:
3.05 m (10 ft.) Conference Proceedings 1.27 mm thick sheet,
deep unstabilized LDPE,
antioxidant, metal catalyst
Selenic Acid 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sesame Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Shampoo 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Shortening 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed

537
specimen
 538
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Shortening (cont) 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Silicic Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 " " "
Silicone emulsion; as 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
commerc. unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Silicone Oil technical grade 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
technical grade 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Silicones emulsion; as 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
commerc. unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Silver Nitrate aqueous any 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 " " "
solution 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Silver Nitrate (cont) solution 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
solution 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Silver Polish 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Silver Salts aqueous cold saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Soap Liquor 20 9 " " "
60 9 " " "
Soap Solution aqueous any 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
Soaps metal 20 9 " " "
soft 20 9 " " "
soft; green and 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
yellow has no effect
solutions 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Specimen:
crack agent conditions Unstressed specimen
" 21 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
solution; all 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair
concentrations otherwise no indication of
impaired service
" 21 6 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
soft 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to

539
ISO 527-2
 540
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Soaps (cont) 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Specimen:
crack agent conditions Unstressed specimen
60 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
soft; green and 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
yellow has no effect
solution; all 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair
concentrations otherwise no indication of
impaired service
" 60 6 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
Soda aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
caustic; solution " 20 9 " " "
aqueous " 60 9 " " "
caustic; solution " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
caustic 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
caustic 60 9 " "
Sodium Acetate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

" 21
" 60
" 60
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sodium Benzoate 35 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
35 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
35 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
35 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Sodium Bicarbonate " saturated 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sodium Bisulfate aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired

541
 542
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Sodium Bisulfate (cont) saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sodium Bisulfite aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 " " "
Sodium Borate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
saturated 21 8 " "
solution
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
saturated 60 8 " "
solution
Sodium Bromide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Sodium Bromide (cont) dilute 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
dilute 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sodium Carbonate 2 23 365 9 No change in appearance 0 Tenite; Specimen: 50.8 mm
(2 in)33.2 mm (0.125 in)
thick injection molded discs,
0.918 density
2 23 365 9 " 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Specimen:
conditions Unstressed specimen
" 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair
serviceability would be
impaired
" 21 8 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Specimen:
conditions Unstressed specimen
" 60 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

543
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%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sodium Carbonate (cont) concentrated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
Sodium Chlorate aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
solution conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be impaired
Sodium Chloride 10 23 365 9 No change in appearance 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

saturated 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sodium Chlorite aqueous 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sodium Chromate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Sodium Cyanide 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sodium Dichromate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

545
 546
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sodium Dichromate (cont) saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sodium 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
Dodecylbenzenesulfonate yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Sodium Ferricyanide aqueous saturated 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sodium Ferrocyanide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sodium Fluoride 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sodium aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
Hexametaphosphate yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Sodium Hydrosulfite " up to 10 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
Sodium Hydroxide 1 23 365 9 No change in appearance 0 Tenite; Eastman
1 23 365 9 " 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
10 23 365 9 " 0.1 Tenite; Eastman
10 23 365 9 " 0.1 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "

547
solid 20 9 " " "
 548
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sodium Hydroxide (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
" 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
solid 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
concentrated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
" 60 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
concentrated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sodium Hypochlorite 5 23 365 9 No change in appearance 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
aqueous with 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
12.5% active strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
chlorine elongation at break slightly according to

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

reduced ISO 527-2
20 5 Fair resistance; less suitable SABIC LDPE; SABIC
grades and unfavourable
conditions give rise to
difficulties
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Variable resistance; depending Sclair; DuPont Canada
on use conditions; excercise
caution
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sodium Hypochlorite (cont) aqueous with 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
12.5% active at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
chlorine break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 1 Not recommended for SABIC LDPE; SABIC
packaging applications
60 6 Variable resistance; depending Sclair; DuPont Canada
on use conditions; excercise
caution
Sodium Iron Cyanide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Sodium Nitrate aqueous any 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sodium Nitrite aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Sodium Perborate " " 20 9 " " "
" " 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced

549
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%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sodium Perchlorate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Sodium Peroxide " 10 20 9 " " "
" 10 60 9 " " "
" saturated 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Sodium Phosphate " " 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
Sodium Silicate " any 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 " " "
60 9 " " "
Sodium Sulfate aqueous cold saturated 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sodium Sulfide 25 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
25 60 8 " " "
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sodium Sulfide (cont) aqueous any 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sodium Sulfite " 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sodium Tetraborate aqueous saturated 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Sodium Thiosulfate " " 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
Soldering Fluid 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Solvents organic 7 Good resistance RTP 700 A; RTP Company

551
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%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Soya Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Soybean Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Spermaceti 20 7 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Spindle Oil 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Spirits 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Stain Removers 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
Stannic Chloride saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Stannic Chloride (cont) saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Stannous Chloride " 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Starch aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
solution crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
saturated 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
solution otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Starch Syrup 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Stearic Acid 100 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of

553
impaired service
 554
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Stearic Acid (cont) 100 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Strong Acids 7 Good resistance RTP 700 A; RTP Company
Strong Alkalis 9 Excellent resistance "
Styrene 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Sublimate 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Succinic Acid 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
aqueous 50 60 9 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Succinic Acid (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Sucrose 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Sugar Beet Juice 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Sugars 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Sulfates aqueous solution any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Sulfur 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
colloidal 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Sulfur Dioxide aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
dry 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
moist 21 8 " " "
dry 60 8 " " "

555
 556
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sulfur Trioxide 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
20 3 Doubtful; application of PE as SABIC LDPE; SABIC
packaging material (bottles)
involves hazards wich can be
disregarded in some special
cases only
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 " " "
60 1 Not recommended for SABIC LDPE; SABIC
packaging applications
Sulfuric Acid 3 23 365 9 No change in appearance 0 Tenite; Eastman
3 23 365 9 " 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
30 23 365 9 " 0 Tenite; Eastman
30 23 365 9 " 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
50 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
50 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
50 60 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

50 60 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
aqueous 70 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
70 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
70 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sulfuric Acid (cont) 70 21 6 Oxidizer; otherwise no Sclair; DuPont Canada
indication of imparied service
aqueous 70 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
70 60 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
70 60 5 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
70 60 5 Resistant depends on use Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer
aqueous 80 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
80 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
80 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
80 21 6 Oxidizer; otherwise no Sclair; DuPont Canada
indication of imparied service
aqueous 80 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
80 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
80 60 2 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
80 60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer
96 21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
96 21 5 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
96 21 5 Resistant depends on use Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer

557
 558
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sulfuric Acid (cont) 96 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
96 60 2 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
96 60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer
aqueous 98 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
98 21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
98 21 5 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
concentrated 98 21 5 Resistant depends on use Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer
aqueous 98 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
98 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
98 60 2 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
concentrated 98 60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer
0]50 21 8 Resistant; no indication that "
serviceability would be
impaired

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

0]50 60 8 " "
50]90 20 5 Fair resistance; less suitable SABIC LDPE; SABIC
grades and unfavourable
conditions give rise to
difficulties
50]90 60 5 " "
90]100 20 3 Doubtful; application of PE as "
packaging material (bottles)
involves hazards wich can be
disregarded in some special
cases only
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sulfuric Acid (cont) 90]100 60 3 Doubtful; application of PE as SABIC LDPE; SABIC
packaging material (bottles)
involves hazards wich can be
disregarded in some special
cases only
fuming any 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
dilute 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
" 60 9 " "
aqueous up to 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
chromic/sulfuric 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum
acid crack agent conditions
" 21 6 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
fuming, 20% 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance " Petrothene; Quantum
oleum
" 21 2 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer
chromic/sulfuric 60 5 Some attack; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum
acid crack agent conditions
" 60 5 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
fuming, 20% 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance " Petrothene; Quantum
oleum
" 60 2 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; oxidizer

559
 560
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Sulfurous Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Sulfuryl Chloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
Superphosphate 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Syrups sugar 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

has no effect
sugar 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Talcum Grease 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Talcum Powder 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Tallow technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Plasticizer; otherwise no Sclair; DuPont Canada
indication of impaired service
technical grade 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 5 Resistant depends on use Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
Tannic Acid aqueous 10 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
10 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
aqueous 10 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
10 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Tannin 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC

561
has no effect
 562
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Tannin (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Tanning Extracts vegetable; as 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Tanning Solutions tanning extracts 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 6 " " "
Tar 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
oil 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
oil 60 9 " "
Tartaric Acid 10 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
10 60 8 " " "
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
saturated 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
solution conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 2 " " "

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Tea 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
tert-Amyl Alcohol technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
tert-Hexyl Alcohol tert-hexanol 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
tert-Hexyl Alcohol (cont) tert-hexanol 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Tetrabromomethane 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 1 " " "
Tetrachloroethane 20 1 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Tetrachloroethene 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
Tetrachloromethane technical grade 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 1 " " "
Tetraethyl Lead 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
Tetrahydrofuran technical grade 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to

563
ISO 527-2
 564
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Tetrahydrofuran (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
Tetrahydronaphthalene technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
" 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Tetralin 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Thermal Air Aging 70 16 8 Data from 1989 SPE ANTEC 107 Tensile yield Specimen: Density - 0.924,
Conference Proceedings strength MI-0.25, 1 mm (0.04 in) thick

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

measured @ compression molded ASTM
50 mm/min D638 specimen
per ASTM
D638
70 64 8 " 108 " "
70 180 8 " 109 " "
Thioglycolic Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Thioglycolic Acid (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Thionyl Chloride 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
Thiophene 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Thomas Meal 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Tin (II) Chloride aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
Tin (IV) Chloride " saturated 20 9 " " "
" " 60 9 " " "
Titanium white 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Titanium Tetrachloride saturated 21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; possible stress
crack agent
" 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed

565
specimen
 566
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Titanium Tetrachloride saturated 60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
(cont) conditions; possible stress
crack agent
Toluene technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
21 2 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
23 365 3 Swelled; possible stress crack 15.1 Tenite; Eastman
agent
23 365 3 " 15.1 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
60 2 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
Tomato Juice 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Tomato Juice (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Tomato Sauce 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Toothpaste 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Transformer Oils insulating oil; 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
technical grade yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 5 Some attack Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
insulating oil; 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
technical grade strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Tri-beta-Chloroethyl 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
Phosphate yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Tributyl Phosphate 20 9 " " "
Trichloroacetaldehyde technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
" 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Trichloroacetic Acid aqueous 50 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break

567
unchanged
 568
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Trichloroacetic Acid (cont) aqueous 50 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Trichlorobenzene 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Trichloroethane 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Trichloroethene technical grade 20 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
21 2 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Trichloroethene (cont) technical grade 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum
conditions
60 2 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 2 Not recommended for service; Sclair; DuPont Canada
plasticizer; suspected stress
crack agent
Tricresyl Phosphate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Triethanolamine aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
turkey red oil 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Specimen:
conditions Unstressed specimen
21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 7 Discoloration possible Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
specimen 1B 5032531 mm
according to

569
ISO 527-2
 570
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Triethanolamine (cont) 60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Specimen:

conditions Unstressed specimen
60 2 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
turkey red oil 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Triethylene Glycol 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
21 7 Suspected stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 7 Suspected stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Trimethyl Borate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Trimethylolpropane aqueous 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Trioctyl Phosphate 20 9 " " "
Trisodium Phosphate 20 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

Trisodium Phosphate (cont) saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;

conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Turkey Red Oil 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Turpentine 20 9 " "
synthetic 20 9 " "
varnish 20 9 " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Specimen:
conditions Unstressed specimen
21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair
conditions; plasticizer
21 2 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
23 365 2 Swelled; stress crack agent 14.5 Tenite; Specimen: 50.8 mm
(2 in)33.2 mm (0.125 in)
thick injection molded discs,
0.918 density
23 365 2 " 14.5 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Specimen:
conditions Unstressed specimen
60 2 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
synthetic 60 9 " "
varnish 60 9 " "
60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair
conditions; plasticizer
60 2 " Sclair; DuPont Canada

571
 572
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Turpentine Oil technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
" 60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength " "
at yield and elongation at
break greatly reduced
Urea 30 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
30 60 6 " " "
0]30 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
0]30 60 8 " "
aqueous up to 33 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Uric Acid 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Urine 20 9 " " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

specimen
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
UV Radiation 5 Fair resistance RTP 700 A; RTP Company
UV Weathering 4 8 Data from 1989 SPE ANTEC 90 Specimen: LDPE with
Conference Proceedings photodegradable additive
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength

UV Weathering (cont) 4 9 Data from 1989 SPE ANTEC 99 Specimen: LDPE with no
Conference Proceedings additives
10 6 " 80 Specimen: LDPE with
photodegradable additive
10 9 " 95 Specimen: LDPE with no
additives
Vanilla extract 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
vanilla extract 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
" 60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
extract 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
vanilla extract 60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Varnish cellulose 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Vaseline technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Vaseline Oil technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
" 60 7 " " "

573
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%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Vegetable Oils 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
Vinegar wine vinegar; as 20 9 " " "
supplied
commerc.
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
wine vinegar; as 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
supplied yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
commerc. unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Vinyl Acetate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Vinyl Chloride 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Viscose Spinning Solution 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Vitamin Preparations dry; powder 20 9 " " "
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Walnut Oil 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 7 Limited resistance; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break slightly
reduced
Water chlorinated 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at " "
yield and elongation at break
unchanged
drinking 20 9 " " "
mineral 20 9 " " "
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
23 365 9 No change in appearance 0 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:
50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
chlorinated 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
drinking 60 9 " " "
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Water Distilled 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Water Glass 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Waterproofing Cable Jelly mixture of 70 16 3 Data from 1989 SPE ANTEC 9.6 84 Tensile yield Specimen: Density - 0.924,
mineral oil, low Conference Proceedings strength MI-0.25, 1 mm (0.04 in) thick
mol. wgt. PE, measured @ compression molded ASTM
SEBS; melting 50 mm/min D638 specimen
point 67C per ASTM
D638

575
 576
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Waterproofing Cable Jelly straight chain 70 16 5 Data from 1989 SPE ANTEC 6.2 102 Tensile yield Specimen: Density - 0.924,
(cont) paraffins; Conference Proceedings strength MI-0.25, 1 mm (0.04 in) thick
naphthenic measured @ compression molded ASTM
structures; 50 mm/min D638 specimen
branched per ASTM
isoparaffins D638
synthetic 70 16 6 " 2.6 96 " "
polyisobutene;
drop melting
point 84C
mixture of 70 64 4 " 10 85 " "
mineral oil, low
mol. wgt. PE,
SEBS; melting
point 67C
straight chain 70 64 5 " 7 104 " "
paraffins;
naphthenic
structures;
branched
isoparaffins
synthetic 70 64 6 " 3.2 97 " "
polyisobutene;
drop melting
point 84C
mixture of 70 180 4 " 9.5 86 " "
mineral oil, low
mol. wgt. PE,
SEBS; melting
point 67C
straight chain 70 180 5 " 7.2 105 " "
paraffins;
naphthenic
structures;

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

branched
isoparaffins
synthetic 70 180 6 " 3.1 97 " "
polyisobutene;
drop melting
point 84C
Waxes 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
polishing 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Waxes (cont) 60 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
polishing 60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
Weak Acids 9 Excellent resistance RTP 700 A; RTP Company
Weak Alkalis 9 " "
Wetting Agents 21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Whey 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 9 " " "
Whiskey 20 9 " " "
21 6 Satisfactory; possible stress Static Petrothene; Quantum;
crack agent conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 6 Known stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 6 " "
White Spirit technical grade 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "

577
 578
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Wine Vinegar as supplied 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
commerc. yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
table vinegar; as 60 9 " " "
supplied
commerc.
Wines 20 9 " " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 7 Suspected stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 7 Suspected stress crack agent; Sclair; DuPont Canada
otherwise no indication of
impaired service
Xylene 20 7 Limited resistance; tensile Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and specimen 1B 5032531 mm
elongation at break slightly according to
reduced ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
23 365 3 Swelled; possible stress crack 15.4 Tenite; Eastman; Specimen:

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

agent 50.8 mm (2 in)33.2 mm
(0.125 in) thick injection
molded discs, 0.918 density
60 1 Not resistant; tensile strength Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
at yield and elongation at specimen 1B 5032531 mm
break greatly reduced according to
ISO 527-2
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Xylene (cont) 60 2 Not recommended under any Sclair; DuPont Canada
conditions; plasticizer
Yeast 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
60 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Yoghurt 20 9 Good resistance; the product SABIC LDPE; SABIC
has no effect
60 9 " "
Zinc white 20 9 " "
" 60 9 " "
Zinc Bromide saturated 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 " "
Zinc Carbonate 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired

579
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%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Zinc Carbonate (cont) 60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be impaired
Zinc Chloride aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Specimen:
solution conditions Unstressed specimen
" 21 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair
serviceability would be
impaired
" 21 8 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Specimen:
conditions Unstressed specimen
" 60 8 " " Petrothene; Quantum;
Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
Zinc Oxide 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
%
% Retained
Exp. medium Temp. Time Change
Exposure medium Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Test note Material note
note (C) (days) Tensile
Weight Elong.
strength
Zinc Salts aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" 60 9 " " "
Zinc Sludge 20 9 " " "
60 9 " " "
Zinc Stearate 20 9 " " "
21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
60 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
Zinc Sulfate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile strength at Test Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
yield and elongation at break specimen 1B 5032531 mm
unchanged according to
ISO 527-2
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Static Petrothene; Quantum;
conditions Specimen: Unstressed
specimen
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication that Sclair; DuPont Canada
serviceability would be
impaired

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7. Polyethylene, HDPE
Chapter Outline:
7.1 Polyethylene, HDPE

7.1 Polyethylene, HDPE

% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Accelerated Atlas Weather-Ometer 30 4 71 Tensile properties Marlex; Phillips;
Weathering under standard ASTM tested at strain rate Specimen: Natural color,
D1499 conditions of 50.8 mm/min ASTM D638, type IV
(2 in/min) tensile specimen, 0.95
density
" 60 1 41 " "
" 80 1 9 " "
" .250 9 100 Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: ASTM D638,
type IV tensile specimen,
0.95 density
Acetaldehyde 40 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
40 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
40 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
40 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
w/10% AcOH 90 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
with 10% acetic acid 90 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
100 21 5 Variable resistance ] Sclair; DuPont Canada
depends on conditions;
known stress crack
agent

Woishnis and Ebnesajjad. Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics. DOI: 10.1016/B978-1-4557-7896-6.00007-8

 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Acetaldehyde (cont) 100 60 2 Not recommended Sclair; DuPont Canada
under any conditions;
known stress crack
agent
100 4 Specimen has limited Polystone G; Rchling
resistance; swelling Engineered Plastics
3]8% or weight loss
0.5]5% and/or break
elongation decreased
by ,50%
100 9 Specimen is resistant; "
swelling ,3% or weight
loss ,0.5%; break
elongation not
significantly altered
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 7 Limited resistance; " "
tensile strength at yield
and elongation at break
slightly reduced
undiluted 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
tech. 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455

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% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Acetaldehyde (cont) technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
tech. 60 60 4 Limited resistance 3]8 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
all concs. 60 60 4 " 3]8 0.5]5 .50 "
60 60 5 " 3]5 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 5 Some attack Fortiflex; Solvay
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
tensile strength at yield according to ISO 5032531 mm
and elongation at break 527-2
slightly reduced
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Acetaldehyde/Acetic 90/10 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
Acid strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Acetamide 50 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical use
50 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
50 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP

Polyethylene, HDPE
50 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Acetamide (cont) 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst

Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Acetanilide 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Acetic Acid 5 20 9 " "
5 60 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
5 60 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
5 60 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
5 60 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
5 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
5 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally

585
suitable for practical use
 586
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Acetic Acid (cont) 5 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cestidur; Quadrant EPP

change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical use
5 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
5 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
10 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
10 21 6 Known stress crack Sclair; DuPont Canada
agent; otherwise no
indication of impaired
service
10 23 1 7 Good resistance Latene HD; LATI Industria
Termoplastici S.p.a.
10 50 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
10 50 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
10 50 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
10 50 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
10 60 1 7 Good resistance Latene HD; LATI Industria
Termoplastici S.p.a.
10 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
10 60 6 Known stress crack Sclair; DuPont Canada
agent; otherwise no
indication of impaired
service
10 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
10 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP

Polyethylene, HDPE
10 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
20 60 9 " Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
20 60 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
20 60 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
20 60 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Acetic Acid (cont) 20 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
20 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
20 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
20 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
30 15]25 9 " Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
30 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
30 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
30 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
50 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
50 23 1 7 Good resistance Latene HD; LATI Industria
Termoplastici S.p.a.
50 60 1 5 Fair resistance "
50 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
50 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
50 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
50 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
50 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
60 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
60 21 6 Known stress crack Sclair; DuPont Canada
agent; otherwise no
indication of impaired
service
60 60 5 Some attack Fortiflex; Solvay
60 60 5 Variable resistance - Sclair; DuPont Canada
depends on conditions;
known stress crack
agent
70 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese

587
 588
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Acetic Acid (cont) 70 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst

Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
70 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese
70 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
aqueous 70 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
70 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese
70 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
70 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese
70 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
aqueous 70 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
80 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP

Polyethylene, HDPE
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
80 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
80 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Acetic Acid (cont) 80 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cestilite; Quadrant EPP

change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
95 50 2 Partially resistant; in Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
course of time, there is
a distinct deterioration
in mechanical
properties and a
change in weight; in
many cases a short
exposure may be
considered allowable
95 50 2 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
95 50 2 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
95 50 2 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
95 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
95 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
95 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
95 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
100 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese
100 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
glacial, tech. 100 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese
" 100 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
100 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst

589
Celanese
 590
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Acetic Acid (cont) 100 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
100 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
technical grade 100 20 9 " " "
100 60 60 4 Limited resistance/ 3]8 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
possible discoloration Celanese
100 60 60 4 " 3]8 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
glacial, tech. 100 60 60 4 " 3]8 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese
" 100 60 60 4 " 3]8 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
100 60 60 4 Limited resistance; 3]5 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
discolors Celanese
100 60 60 4 " 3]5 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
100 60 7 Discoloration possible Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
according to ISO 5032531 mm
527-2

Polyethylene, HDPE
technical grade 100 60 7 " " "
100 9 Specimen is resistant; Polystone G; Rchling
swelling ,3% or weight Engineered Plastics
loss ,0.5%; break
elongation not
significantly altered
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Acetic Acid (cont) 80]100 27]65 0]90 7 Excellent resistance; Bottles stored Marlex; Phillips
,3% permeability loss/ 4 months @ 27C
year; possible stress to determine
cracking permeability
80]100 27]65 0]90 7 " " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: ASTM D638
bars for chemical
resistance, 4 oz Boston
round bottles for
permeability
glacial 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
glacial, technically pure 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese
" 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
with ethyl alcohol, 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
fermentation mixture, Celanese
concentrated
" 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
23 7 5 79 LNP Engineering Plastics;
Filler: 30% Glass fiber
23 7 5 79 LNP Engineering Plastics;
Filler: 30% Glass fiber;
Specimen: ASTM D1822
tensile impact samples
23 7 5 79 Flexural stress LNP Engineering Plastics;
Filler: 30% Glass fiber
23 7 5 79 " LNP Engineering Plastics;
Filler: 30% Glass fiber;
Specimen: ASTM D1822
tensile impact samples

591
 592
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Acetic Acid (cont) glacial 27 90 7 0.81 113 99.6 Tensile properties Marlex; Phillips
tested at strain rate
of 508 mm/min
(20 in/min)
" 27 90 7 0.81 113 99.6 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: 25.4350.8 mm
(132 in) for weight
change
" 49 90 7 0.73 139.1 96.6 " Marlex; Phillips
" 49 90 7 0.73 139.1 96.6 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: 25.4350.8 mm
(132 in) for weight
change
glacial, technically pure 60 60 7 Resistant; discolors ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese
" 60 60 7 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
with ethyl alcohol, 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
fermentation mixture, Celanese
concentrated
" 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 5 Some attack Fortiflex; Solvay
glacial 66 90 7 0.39 143.5 99 Tensile properties Marlex; Phillips
tested at strain rate
of 508 mm/min (20
in/min)
" 66 90 7 0.39 143.5 99 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: 25.4350.8 mm

Polyethylene, HDPE
(132 in) for weight
change
27]65 0]90 7 Excellent resistance; Bottles stored Marlex; Phillips
,3% permeability loss/ 4 months @ 27C
year; possible stress to determine
cracking permeability
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Acetic Acid (cont) 27]65 0]90 7 Excellent resistance; Bottles stored Marlex; Phillips;
,3% permeability loss/ 4 months @ 27C Specimen: ASTM D638
year; possible stress to determine bars for chemical
cracking permeability resistance, 4 oz Boston
round bottles for
permeability
Acetic Acid Ethyl 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Ester Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
Acetic Anhydride 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
21 2 Not recommended Sclair; DuPont Canada
under any conditions;
possible stress crack
agent
60 60 4 Limited resistance; 3]5 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
discolors Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
technical grade 60 7 Discoloration possible Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
according to ISO 5032531 mm
527-2
60 9 Good resistance; SABIC HDPE; SABIC
the product has
no effect
60 2 Not recommended Sclair; DuPont Canada
under any conditions;
possible stress crack
agent

593
 594
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Acetoacetic Acid 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst

Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Acetoacetic tech. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Anhydride Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 60 60 4 Limited resistance/ 3]8 0.5]5 .50 "
possible discoloration
Acetone 5 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
5 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
5 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
5 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP

Polyethylene, HDPE
50 15]25 9 " Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
50 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
50 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
50 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Acetone (cont) 100 9 Specimen is resistant; Polystone G; Rchling
swelling ,3% or weight Engineered Plastics
loss ,0.5%; break
elongation not
significantly altered
undiluted 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
tech. 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
23 1 2 Poor resistance; loss of Latene HD; LATI Industria
mechanical properties; Termoplastici S.p.a.
swelling
60 1 2 " "
60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455

595
 596
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Acetone (cont) tech., boiling 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst

Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
technical grade 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
75 1 2 Poor resistance; loss of Latene HD; LATI Industria
mechanical properties; Termoplastici S.p.a.
swelling
27]65 0]90 6 Slight softening; 3.4% Bottles stored Marlex; Phillips;
permeability loss/year 4 months @ 27C Specimen: ASTM D638
to determine bars for chemical
permeability resistance, 4 oz Boston
round bottles for
permeability
Acetophenone tech. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to

Polyethylene, HDPE
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Acetophenone (cont) 27 90 4 2.13 143.5 91.3 Tensile properties Marlex; Phillips;

tested at strain rate Specimen: 25.4350.8 mm
of 508 mm/min (132 in) for weight
(20 in/min) change
49 90 4 2.79 161 89.3 " "
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
66 90 3 3.9 160.9 92.5 Tensile properties Marlex; Phillips;
tested at strain rate Specimen: 25.4350.8 mm
of 508 mm/min (132 in) for weight
(20 in/min) change
Acetylene undiluted 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Acetylsalicylic Acid 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Acids arom. acronal 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
dispersions Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to

597
DIN 53455
 598
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Acids (cont) arom. acronal 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst

dispersions Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
Acronal dispersions, usual 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
commercial Celanese; Specimen:
concentrations 5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
dispersions; as supplied 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
commerc. strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
dispersions, usual 60 60 5 Limited resistance 3]5 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
commercial Celanese; Specimen:
concentrations 5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
dispersions; as supplied 60 7 Limited resistance; Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
commerc. tensile strength at yield according to ISO 5032531 mm
and elongation at break 527-2
slightly reduced
Acrylic Acid 10 23 1 7 Good resistance Latene HD; LATI Industria
Termoplastici S.p.a.
10 60 1 7 " "
emulsions 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
Acrylics " 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
" 21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed

Polyethylene, HDPE
immersed specimen under
static conditions
" 60 8 " Fortiflex; Solvay
" 60 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Acrylonitrile 100 9 Specimen is resistant; Polystone G; Rchling

swelling ,3% or weight Engineered Plastics
loss ,0.5%; break
elongation not
significantly altered
undiluted 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
tech. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
tech. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455

599
 600
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Acrylonitrile (cont) technical grade 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Adipic Acid aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
satd. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
saturated 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Good resistance; SABIC HDPE; SABIC
the product has
no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
satd. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
saturated 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to

Polyethylene, HDPE
DIN 53455
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
60 9 Good resistance; SABIC HDPE; SABIC
the product has
no effect
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Adipic Acid Ester 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst

Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 5 Limited resistance 3]5 0.5]5 .50 "
Adipic Ester 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 60 4 Limited resistance 3]8 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 7 Limited resistance; Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
tensile strength at yield according to ISO 5032531 mm
and elongation at break 527-2
slightly reduced
Air at all pressures undiluted 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" " 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" " 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" " 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
tech. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged

601
 602
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Air (cont) 21 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada

that serviceability
would be impaired
27 90 9 20.025 100 99.7 Tensile properties Marlex; Phillips;
tested at strain rate Specimen: 25.4350.8 mm
of 508 mm/min (132 in) for weight
(20 in/min) change
49 90 9 0.017 108.7 96.2 " "
tech. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
technical grade 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
66 90 9 20.018 117.4 97.7 Tensile properties Marlex; Phillips;
tested at strain rate Specimen: 25.4350.8 mm
of 508 mm/min (132 in) for weight
(20 in/min) change
Aktivin NH2Cl 1 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
chloramine 1 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
aqueous 1 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2

Polyethylene, HDPE
unchanged
NH2Cl 1 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Aktivin (cont) chloramine 1 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst

Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
aqueous 1 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Alcoholic Beverages 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
Alcohols 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
9 Excellent resistance RTP 700; RTP Company
Aliphatic Esters tech. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
technically pure 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
23 1 7 Good resistance Latene HD; LATI Industria
Termoplastici S.p.a.
60 1 7 " "
tech. 60 60 4 Resistant/limited ,8 ,5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
resistance Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to

603
DIN 53455
 604
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Aliphatic Esters technically pure 60 60 7 Limited resistance to ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
(cont) resistance Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
technical grade 60 7 Limited resistance; Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
tensile strength at yield according to ISO 5032531 mm
and elongation at break 527-2
slightly reduced
Allyl Acetate 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 60 4 Resistant/limited ,8 ,5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
resistance Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 7 Limited resistance to ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
resistance Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 7 Limited resistance; Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
tensile strength at yield according to ISO 5032531 mm

Polyethylene, HDPE
and elongation at break 527-2
slightly reduced
Allyl Alcohol 96 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Allyl Alcohol (cont) 96 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst

Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
96 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
96 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
96 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
96 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
100 9 Specimen is resistant; Polystone G; Rchling
swelling ,3% or weight Engineered Plastics
loss ,0.5%; break
elongation not
significantly altered
undiluted 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "

605
 606
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Allyl Chloride undiluted 15]25 2 Not resistant; after a Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
short time, the material
is seriously affected
(considerable reduction
of the mechanical
strength and changes in
weight); using the
material under these
conditions is not
recommended
" 15]25 2 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 2 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 2 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
20 60 4 Limited resistance 3]8 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 5 " 3]5 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 7 Limited resistance; Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
tensile strength at yield according to ISO 5032531 mm
and elongation at break 527-2
slightly reduced
60 60 2 Not resistant .8 .5 0]50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 3 " .8 .5 ,50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from

Polyethylene, HDPE
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
greatly reduced
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Aluminum Alum aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
all types 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
" 60 9 " "
Aluminum Chloride 10 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
10 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
100 9 Specimen is resistant; Polystone G; Rchling
swelling ,3% or weight Engineered Plastics
loss ,0.5%; break
elongation not
significantly altered
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
aqueous change in weight; small
solution effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
aq., all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
solid 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "

607
 608
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Aluminum Chloride 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst

(cont) Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
solid 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
" 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
dilute 21 8 " "
concentrated 21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
dilute 21 8 " "
all concentrations 21 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
aq., all concs. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
solid 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
solid 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
concentrated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
dilute 60 8 " "

Polyethylene, HDPE
solid 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
concentrated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Aluminum Chloride dilute 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Marlex; Phillips;

(cont) Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
all concentrations 60 8 Resistant; no Sclair; DuPont Canada
indication that
serviceability
would be impaired
Aluminum Fluoride concen- 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
trated strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" 60 9 " " "
saturated 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
aqueous change in weight; small
solution effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
concd. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
concentrated 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
" 21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
all concentrations 21 8 Resistant; no Sclair; DuPont Canada
indication that
serviceability
would be impaired

609
 610
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Aluminum Fluoride concd. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
(cont) Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
concentrated 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
" 60 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
all concentrations 60 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
Aluminum Hydroxide saturated 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
aqueous change in weight; small
solution effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Polyethylene, HDPE
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Aluminum Hydroxide 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst

(cont) Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Aluminum 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
m-Phosphate Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2

611
unchanged
 612
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Aluminum Oxide 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Aluminum Potassium aq., all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Sulfate Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
aq., all concs. 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
Aluminum Salts 20 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
20 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
20 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
20 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
saturated 50 9 " Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP

Polyethylene, HDPE
aqueous
solution
" 50 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 50 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 50 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Aluminum Sodium 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst

Sulfate Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Aluminum Sulfate 5 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
5 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
5 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
5 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged

613
" " 60 9 " " "
 614
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Aluminum Sulfate saturated 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP

(cont) aqueous change in weight; small
solution effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
aq., all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
satd. 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "
solid 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
saturated 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
solid 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
solid 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
all types, concentrated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
concentrated 21 8 " "
" 21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
all concentrations 21 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability

Polyethylene, HDPE
would be impaired
all types 21 8 " "
aq., all concs. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Aluminum Sulfate satd. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst

(cont) Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
solid 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
saturated 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
solid 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
all types, concentrated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
concentrated 60 8 " "
solid 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
concentrated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
all concentrations 60 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
all types 60 8 " "
all types, concentrated 27]65 0]90 8 Excellent resistance; Bottles stored Marlex; Phillips;
,3% permeability loss/ 4 months @ 27C Specimen: ASTM D638
year to determine bars for chemical
permeability resistance, 4 oz Boston
round bottles for
permeability
Amino Acids undiluted 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP

615
 616
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Amino Acids (cont) 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
2-Aminoethanol ethanolamine, tech. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Polyethylene, HDPE
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Ammonia 10 23 1 7 Good resistance Latene HD; LATI Industria
Termoplastici S.p.a.
10 60 1 7 " "
20 60 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
liquid 20 60 9 " "
20 60 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
liquid 20 60 9 " "
20 60 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
liquid 20 60 9 " "
20 60 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
liquid 20 60 9 " "
gas 20 15]25 9 " Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
liquid 20 15]25 9 " "
gas 20 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
liquid 20 15]25 9 " "
gas 20 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
liquid 20 15]25 9 " "
gas 20 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
liquid 20 15]25 9 " "
50 23 1 7 Good resistance Latene HD; LATI Industria
Termoplastici S.p.a.
50 60 1 7 " "
dry gas 100 21 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
" 100 60 8 " "
100 9 Specimen is resistant; Polystone G; Rchling
swelling ,3% or weight Engineered Plastics
loss ,0.5%; break
elongation not
significantly altered
water any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged

617
 618
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ammonia (cont) water any 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
liquid undiluted 70 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" " 70 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" " 70 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" " 70 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
liquid " 15]25 9 " "
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
liquid " 15]25 9 " "
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
liquid " 15]25 9 " "
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
liquid " 15]25 9 " "
aq., all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
gas 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "
liquefied 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "
gaseous 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
liquefied 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "

Polyethylene, HDPE
solution 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
ammonia water 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
solution
gaseous 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ammonia (cont) liquid 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
dry gas 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
" 21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
aq., all concs. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
gas 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "
ammonia water 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
solution Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
gaseous 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
solution 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
dry gas 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
gaseous 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
dry gas 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Ammoniacal Liquor gases liquor 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "

619
 620
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Ammonium Acetate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
aqueous change in weight; small
solution effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
aq., all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
aq., all concs. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455

Polyethylene, HDPE
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
Ammonium aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
Bicarbonate strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Ammonium saturated 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
Bicarbonate (cont) aqueous change in weight; small
solution effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
satd. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "
Ammonium Bromide 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
60 8 " "
Ammonium 10 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
Carbonate change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
10 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
aqueous change in weight; small
solution effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP

621
 622
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ammonium aq., all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst

Carbonate (cont) Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
21 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
aq., all concs. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
60 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
60 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability

Polyethylene, HDPE
would be impaired
Ammonium Chloride 10 60 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical use
10 60 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ammonium Chloride 10 60 9 Resistant; little or no Cestilene; Quadrant EPP

(cont) change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical use
10 60 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
35 15]25 9 " Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
35 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
35 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
35 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
100 9 Specimen is resistant; Polystone G; Rchling
swelling ,3% or weight Engineered Plastics
loss ,0.5%; break
elongation not
significantly altered
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
aqueous change in weight; small
solution effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
aq., all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to

623
DIN 53455
 624
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Ammonium Chloride 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Specimen:
(cont) 5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Good resistance; SABIC HDPE; SABIC
the product has
no effect
saturated solution 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex
" 21 8 " Fortiflex; Solvay
" 21 8 " Marlex; Specimen:
Unstressed immersed
specimen under static
conditions
" 21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair
that serviceability
would be impaired
" 21 8 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
aq., all concs. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to

Polyethylene, HDPE
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ammonium Chloride 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst

(cont) Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
saturated solution 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex
" 60 8 " Fortiflex; Solvay
" 60 8 " Marlex; Specimen:
Unstressed immersed
specimen under static
conditions
" 60 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
saturated solution 60 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair
that serviceability
would be impaired
" 60 8 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
Ammonium Fluoride 20 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
20 21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
20 60 8 " Fortiflex; Solvay
20 60 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
aqueous saturated 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
aqueous change in weight; small
solution effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP

625
 626
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ammonium Fluoride saturated 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cestilene; Quadrant EPP

(cont) aqueous change in weight; small
solution effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical use
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
satd. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
saturated 21 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
satd. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
saturated 60 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
Ammonium aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
Hydrosulfide strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
aq., all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to

Polyethylene, HDPE
DIN 53455
aq., all concs. 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Ammonium 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Hydrosulfide (cont) Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
Ammonium 1 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
Hydroxide change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
1 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
1 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
1 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
10 21 Sclair; DuPont Canada
10 21 8 Resistant; no indication "
that serviceability
would be impaired
10 23 1 7 Good resistance Latene HD; LATI Industria
Termoplastici S.p.a.
10 60 1 7 " "
10 60 Sclair; DuPont Canada
10 60 8 Resistant; no indication "
that serviceability
would be impaired
10 81 3 2 58 LNP Engineering Plastics;
Filler: 30% Glass fiber;
Specimen: ASTM D1822
tensile impact samples
10 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
10 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
28 21 Sclair; DuPont Canada
28 21 8 Resistant; no indication "
that serviceability

627
would be impaired
 628
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ammonium 28 60 Sclair; DuPont Canada

Hydroxide (cont)
28 60 8 Resistant; no indication "
that serviceability
would be impaired
30 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical use
30 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
30 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
30 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
30 27]65 0]90 Bottles stored Marlex; Phillips;
4 months @ 27C Specimen: ASTM D638
to determine bars for chemical
permeability resistance, 4 oz Boston
round bottles for
permeability
30 27]65 0]90 8 Excellent resistance; " "
,3% permeability loss/
year
50 23 1 7 Good resistance Latene HD; LATI Industria
Termoplastici S.p.a.
50 60 1 7 " "
all concs. 20 60 9 ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 "
21 Fortiflex; Solvay
21 8 Satisfactory resistance "
23 7 1 47 LNP Engineering Plastics;
Filler: 30% Glass fiber;
Specimen: ASTM D1822
tensile impact samples

Polyethylene, HDPE
23 7 1 46 Flexural stress "
all concs. 60 60 9 ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ammonium all concs. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst

Hydroxide (cont) Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 Fortiflex; Solvay
60 8 Satisfactory resistance "
Ammonium 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
m-Phosphate Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
" 21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2

629
unchanged
 630
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ammonium saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Marlex; Phillips;

m-Phosphate (cont) Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
Ammonium Nitrate fertilizer 10 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 10 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 10 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 10 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
aq., all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Good resistance; SABIC HDPE; SABIC
the product has
no effect
saturated solution 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
" 21 8 Resistant; no Sclair; DuPont Canada
indication that
serviceability
would be impaired

Polyethylene, HDPE
aq., all concs. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ammonium Nitrate 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst

(cont) Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
saturated solution 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
saturated solution 60 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
" 27]65 0]90 8 Excellent resistance; Bottles stored Marlex; Phillips;
,3% permeability loss/ 4 months @ 27C Specimen: ASTM D638
year to determine bars for chemical
permeability resistance, 4 oz Boston
round bottles for
permeability
Ammonium saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
Persulfate
" 21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
" 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
" 60 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
Ammonium fertilizer 10 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
Phosphate change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 10 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 10 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP

631
" 10 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
 632
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ammonium aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
Phosphate (cont) strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
aq., all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
aq., all concs. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
Ammonium Salts 10 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
10 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP

Polyethylene, HDPE
10 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
Ammonium Sulfate fertilizer 10 15]25 9 " Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
" 10 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 10 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 10 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ammonium Sulfate aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
aq., all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
saturated solution 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
" 21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
" 21 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
aq., all concs. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
saturated solution 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
" 60 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
" 60 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired

633
 634
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ammonium Sulfide 20 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP

change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical use
20 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
20 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
20 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
saturated 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
aqueous change in weight; small
solution effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
aq., all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
" 21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under

Polyethylene, HDPE
static conditions
aq., all concs. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ammonium Sulfide 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst

(cont) Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
" 60 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
Ammonium saturated 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
Thiocyanate aqueous change in weight; small
solution effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
saturated 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
" 21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to

635
DIN 53455
 636
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Ammonium 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Thiocyanate (cont) Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
saturated 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
Amyl Acetate 100 21 2 Not recommended; Sclair
suspected stress crack
agent; plasticizer
100 21 2 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
100 60 2 " Sclair
100 60 2 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
undiluted 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
tech. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Polyethylene, HDPE
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Amyl Acetate (cont) 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
technical grade 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
21 5 Some attack Fortiflex
21 5 " Fortiflex; Solvay
27 90 3 3.31 204.3 89.4 Tensile properties Marlex; Specimen:
tested at strain rate 25.4350.8 mm(132 in)
of 508 mm/min for weight change
(20 in/min)
27 90 3 3.31 204.3 89.4 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: 25.4350.8 mm
(132 in) for weight
change
tech. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 2 Unsatisfactory Fortiflex

637
resistance
 638
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Amyl Acetate (cont) 60 2 Unsatisfactory Fortiflex; Solvay

resistance
technical grade 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
27]65 0]90 6 Slight softening; 4% Bottles stored Marlex; Specimen: ASTM
permeability loss/year 4 months @ 27C D638 bars for chemical
to determine resistance, 4 oz Boston
permeability round bottles for
permeability
27]65 0]90 6 " " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: ASTM D638
bars for chemical
resistance, 4 oz Boston
round bottles for
permeability
Amyl Alcohol 100 21 6 Known stress crack Sclair
agent; plasticizer;
otherwise resistant
100 21 6 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
100 60 6 " Sclair
100 60 6 " Sclair; DuPont Canada
pentanol 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
tech. 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "
pentanol 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
tech. 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "

Polyethylene, HDPE
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
pentanol 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Amyl Alcohol (cont) 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
pentanol 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
technical grade 20 9 " " "
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex
21 8 " Fortiflex; Solvay
tech. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex
60 8 " Fortiflex; Solvay
technical grade 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged

639
 640
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Amyl Alcohol (cont) 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC

product has no effect
27]65 0]90 7 Excellent resistance; Bottles stored Marlex; Specimen: ASTM
,3% permeability loss/ 4 months @ 27C D638 bars for chemical
year; possible stress to determine resistance, 4 oz Boston
cracking permeability round bottles for
permeability
27]65 0]90 7 " " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: ASTM D638
bars for chemical
resistance, 4 oz Boston
round bottles for
permeability
Amyl Chloride 100 20 60 4 Limited resistance 3]8 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
100 20 60 5 " 3]5 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
100 20 7 Limited resistance; Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
tensile strength at yield according to ISO 5032531 mm
and elongation at break 527-2
slightly reduced
100 21 2 Not recommended Sclair; DuPont Canada
under any conditions;
plasticizer
100 60 60 2 Not resistant .8 .5 0]50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
100 60 60 3 " .8 .5 ,50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:

Polyethylene, HDPE
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
100 60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
greatly reduced
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Amyl Chloride (cont) 100 60 2 Not recommended Sclair; DuPont Canada

under any conditions;
plasticizer
undiluted 15]25 2 Partially resistant; in Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
course of time, there is
a distinct deterioration
in mechanical
properties and a
change in weight; in
many cases a short
exposure may be
considered allowable
" 15]25 2 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 2 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 2 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
21 5 Some attack Fortiflex; Solvay
60 2 Unsatisfactory "
resistance
27]65 0]90 5 Will soften; high Bottles stored 4 Marlex; Phillips;
permeability loss months @ 27C to Specimen: ASTM D638
determine bars for chemical
permeability resistance, 4 oz Boston
round bottles for
permeability
Amyl Phthalate 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 60 4 Limited resistance 3]8 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to

641
DIN 53455
 642
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Amyl Phthalate 60 60 5 Limited resistance 3]5 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
(cont) Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 7 Limited resistance; Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
tensile strength at yield according to ISO 5032531 mm
and elongation at break 527-2
slightly reduced
Aniline 100 21 2 Not recommended Sclair; DuPont Canada
under any conditions;
plasticizer; stress crack
agent
100 60 4 Known stress crack "
agent; plasticizer;
variable resistance
100 9 Specimen is resistant; Polystone G; Rchling
swelling ,3% or weight Engineered Plastics
loss ,0.5%; break
elongation not
significantly altered
any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" 60 9 " " "
undiluted 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from

Polyethylene, HDPE
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Aniline (cont) 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC

product has no effect
dyes dry; oil-soluble 20 9 " "
dyes dry; water-soluble 20 9 " "
salts 20 9 " "
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
23 1 5 Fair resistance Latene HD; LATI Industria
Termoplastici S.p.a.
27 90 8 0.76 104.3 98.3 Tensile properties Marlex; Phillips;
tested at strain rate Specimen: 25.4350.8 mm
of 508 mm/min (132 in) for weight
(20 in/min) change
49 90 5 1.15 130.4 93.5 " "
60 1 2 Poor resistance; loss of Latene HD; LATI Industria
mechanical properties; Termoplastici S.p.a.
swelling
all concs. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 2 Unsatisfactory Fortiflex; Solvay
resistance
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
dyes dry; oil-soluble 60 9 " "
dyes dry; water-soluble 60 9 " "
salts 60 9 " "
66 90 5 1.45 160.9 98.4 Tensile properties Marlex; Phillips;
tested at strain rate Specimen: 25.4350.8 mm
of 508 mm/min (132 in) for weight

643
(20 in/min) change
 644
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Aniline (cont) 75 1 2 Poor resistance; loss of Latene HD; LATI Industria

mechanical properties; Termoplastici S.p.a.
swelling
Aniline aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
Hydrochloride strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
aq., all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
aq., all concs. 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
Animal Fats beef fat 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
lard 21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
beef fat 60 60 7 Limited resistance to ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
resistance Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455

Polyethylene, HDPE
lard 60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
" 27]65 0]90 6 Possible container Bottles stored Marlex; Phillips;
distortion/stress 4 months @ 27C Specimen: ASTM D638
cracking; ,3% to determine bars for chemical
permeability loss/year permeability resistance, 4 oz Boston
round bottles for
permeability
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Animal Oils 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 60 4 Limited resistance 3]8 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 5 " 3]5 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 7 Limited resistance; Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
tensile strength at yield according to ISO 5032531 mm
and elongation at break 527-2
slightly reduced
Anise Oil 20 60 4 Limited resistance 3]8 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 5 " 3]5 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
21 5 Some attack Fortiflex; Solvay

645
 646
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Anise Oil (cont) 60 60 2 Not resistant .8 .5 0]50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 3 " .8 .5 ,50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 2 Unsatisfactory Fortiflex; Solvay
resistance
Aniseed 20 60 4 Limited resistance 3]8 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 7 Limited resistance; Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
tensile strength at yield according to ISO 5032531 mm
and elongation at break 527-2
slightly reduced
oil 20 7 " " "
" 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 60 5 Limited resistance/Not .3 .0.5 .0 Hostalen; Hoechst
resistant Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
greatly reduced
oil 60 1 " " "
" 60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC

Polyethylene, HDPE
product has no effect
Anisole 20 60 5 Limited resistance 3]5 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Anisole (cont) 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:

strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 60 4 Limited resistance to 3]5 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Not resistant Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
greatly reduced
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Anon cyclohexanone 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 60 60 4 Limited resistance 3]8 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 60 60 5 " 3]5 0.5]5 .50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
Anthraquinone 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "

647
 648
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Anthraquinone- suspension 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst

sulfonic Acid Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
aqueous 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
suspension 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
aqueous 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Antifreeze vehicles, usual com. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Specimen:
conc. 5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm

Polyethylene, HDPE
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
antifreeze agents; 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Specimen:
vehicles; usual 5032531 mm
commercial (23130.04 in) from
concentration press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Antifreeze (cont) antifreeze agents; 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
vehicles; usual Celanese; Specimen:
commercial 5032531 mm
concentration (23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
automotive; as supplied 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
commerc. strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
vehicles, usual com. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Specimen:
conc. 5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
antifreeze agents; 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Specimen:
vehicles; usual 5032531 mm
commercial (23130.04 in) from
concentration press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
automotive; as supplied 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
commerc. strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Antimony 20 9 " "
60 9 " "
Antimony Chloride anhydrous 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2

649
unchanged
 650
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Antimony Chloride anhydrous 60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
(cont) strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Antimony 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Pentachloride Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Antimony Trichloride 10 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally

Polyethylene, HDPE
suitable for practical
use
10 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
10 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
50 50 9 " Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Antimony Trichloride 50 50 9 Resistant; little or no Cestidur; Quadrant EPP

(cont) change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
50 50 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
50 50 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
saturated 15]25 9 " Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
aqueous
solution
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
anhydrous 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
anhydrous 20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
21 8 " Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
anhydrous 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "

651
 652
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Antimony Trichloride 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
(cont) Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
anhydrous 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 "
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Marlex; Phillips;
Specimen: Unstressed
immersed specimen under
static conditions
Anyl Acetate tech. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
" 60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 "
Aqua Regia 10 23 1 2 Poor resistance; loss of Latene HD; LATI Industria
mechanical properties; Termoplastici S.p.a.
swelling
10 60 1 2 " "
10 75 1 2 " "
50 23 1 2 " "
50 60 1 2 " "
50 75 1 2 " "
undiluted 15]25 2 Not resistant; after a Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
short time, the material
is seriously affected
(considerable reduction
of the mechanical
strength and changes in

Polyethylene, HDPE
weight); using the
material under these
conditions is not
recommended
" 15]25 2 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 2 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 2 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength
Aqua Regia (cont) 20 60 3 Not resistant .8 .5 ,50 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 1 Not resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
greatly reduced
20 1 Not recommended for SABIC HDPE; SABIC
packaging applications
21 5 Some attack Fortiflex; Solvay
21 2 Not recommended Sclair; DuPont Canada
under any conditions;
oxidizer
60 2 Unsatisfactory Fortiflex; Solvay
resistance
60 1 Not recommended for SABIC HDPE; SABIC
packaging applications
60 2 Not recommended Sclair; DuPont Canada
under any conditions;
oxidizer
27]65 0]90 1 Attacked @ ambient Bottles stored 4 Marlex; Phillips;
temperature; ,3% months @ 27C to Specimen: ASTM D638
permeability loss/year determine bars for chemical
permeability resistance, 4 oz Boston
round bottles for
permeability
Argon undiluted 15]25 9 Resistant; little or no Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
change in weight; small
effect on mechanical
properties; generally
suitable for practical
use
" 15]25 9 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 15]25 9 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
Aromatic Acids 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455

653
 654
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Aromatic Acids 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:

(cont) strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Aromatic undiluted 80 2 Not resistant; after a Cesticolor; Quadrant EPP
Hydrocarbons short time, the material
is seriously affected
(considerable reduction
of the mechanical
strength and changes in
weight); using the
material under these
conditions is not
recommended
" 80 2 " Cestilene; Quadrant EPP
" 80 2 " Cestidur; Quadrant EPP
" 80 2 " Cestilite; Quadrant EPP
21 2 Unsatisfactory Fortiflex; Solvay
resistance
21 2 Not recommended; Sclair; DuPont Canada
suspected stress crack
agent; plasticizer
60 2 Unsatisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
60 2 Not recommended; Sclair; DuPont Canada
suspected stress crack
agent; plasticizer

Polyethylene, HDPE
Aromatic Oils 20 7 Limited resistance; Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
tensile strength at yield according to ISO 5032531 mm
and elongation at break 527-2
slightly reduced
60 1 Not resistant; tensile " "
strength at yield and
elongation at break
greatly reduced
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Arsenic 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC

product has no effect
21 8 Satisfactory resistance Fortiflex; Solvay
60 8 " "
60 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
Arsenic Acid aqueous any 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
" " 60 9 " " "
aq., all concs. 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
all concentrations 21 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
aq., all concs. 60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
all concentrations 60 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
Arsenic Acid 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Anhydride Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from

655
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 656
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Arsenic Acid 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst

Anhydride (cont) Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Arsenic Trioxide 20 9 Good resistance; the SABIC HDPE; SABIC
product has no effect
60 9 " "
Ascorbic Acid 10 21 8 Resistant; no indication Sclair; DuPont Canada
that serviceability
would be impaired
10 60 8 " "
20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to

Polyethylene, HDPE
DIN 53455
20 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
 Polyethylene, HDPE
% Change % Retained
Temp. Time
Exposure medium Exp. medium note Conc. (%) PDL # Resistance note Tensile Test note Material note
(C) (days) Vol. Weight Elong.
strength

Ascorbic Acid (cont) 20 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
60 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 60 8 " ,3 ,0.5 .85 Hostalen HMW; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen:
5032531 mm
(23130.04 in) from
press-molded sheets to
DIN 53455
60 9 Resistant; tensile Test specimen 1B Lupolen; Basell; Specimen:
strength at yield and according to ISO 5032531 mm
elongation at break 527-2
unchanged
Asphalt 20 60 8 Resistant ,3 ,0.5 Hostalen; Hoechst
Celanese; Specimen: