Chemical compatibility table with polyethylene

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Polyethylene is a very popular material for pipes. That's it

  • easy and light
  • long life
  • low friction
  • relatively cheap
  • flexible
  • sun resistant

and resistant to chemicals.

Polyethylene and very good chemical resistance

  • Acetic acid
  • Ammonium hydroxide 30%
  • Calcium hydroxide 30%
  • Dietilenoglicol
  • Etilenoglicol
  • 100% Ethanol
  • Glycerin
  • Glycol
  • 30% hydrogen peroxide
  • Mercury
  • Methanol
  • Potassium hydroxide 30%
  • Sodium hydroxide 30%

Polyethylene and good chemical resistance

  • Acetone
  • Formaldehyde 10-40%
  • Diesel
  • caproic acid
  • Iodine
  • Isobutanol
  • Isopropanol
  • Mineral oil
  • Engine oil
  • Natural gas
  • Gasoline
  • Phenol
  • Transformer Oil
  • Vaseline

Polyethylene and medium chemical resistance

  • Dibutyl ether
  • 100% ethylene acetate
  • Furfurol 100%
  • Heptano
  • Paraffin

Polyethylene and low chemical resistance

  • Dietary ether
  • Ethylene chloride
  • Hydrogen peroxide 90%
  • Methylene chloride

Polyethylene and None Chemical Resistant

  • Dichlorate of acetylene

Remarks: Information in this table has been provided by respectable sources and should only be used as a guide in the selection of equipment for chemical compatibility. Always test your equipment under the specific conditions of your application before permanent installation.
Chemical behavior classifications listed in this table apply to an exposure period of 48 hours. We are not aware of the possible effects beyond this period. We do not guarantee (neither express nor implicit) that the information in this table is accurate or complete or that any material is suitable for any purpose.

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