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PVC Chemical Resistance Chart
Resistance Ratings
E =
Excellent
G = Good
F = Fair
N = Not Recommended |
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This information, based on
experience to date, is believed to be reliable. It is intended as a
guide for use at your own discretion and risk. All indications refer
to room temperature.
Table courtesy of JENSEN INERT PRODUCTS,
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Chemical |
PVC |
Chemical |
PVC |
Acetaldehyde |
G |
n-Heptane |
F |
Acetamide |
N |
Hexane |
G |
Acetic Acid, 5% |
E |
Hydrochloric Acid, 1-5% |
E |
Acetic Acid, 50% |
E |
Hydrochloric Acid, 35% |
G |
Acetone |
E |
Hydrofluoric Acid, 4% |
G |
Aluminum Hydroxide |
E |
Hydrofluoric Acid, 48% |
G |
Ammonia |
E |
Hydrogen |
E |
Ammonium Hydroxide |
E |
Hydrogen Peroxide |
E |
Ammonium Oxalate |
E |
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n-Amyl Acetate |
F |
Chemical |
PVC |
Amyl Chloride |
N |
Isopropyl Acetate |
N |
Aniline |
N |
Isopropyl Benzene |
N |
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Kerosene |
E |
Chemical |
PVC |
Lactic Acid, 3% |
G |
Benzaldehyde |
N |
Lactic Acid, 85% |
G |
Benzene |
N |
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Benzoic Acid, Sat. |
E |
Chemical |
PVC |
Benzyl Acetate |
F |
Magnesium Salts |
E |
Boric Acid |
E |
Methoxyethyl Oleate |
N |
Bromine |
G |
Methyl Ethyl Ketone |
N |
Bromobenzene |
F |
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone |
N |
n-Butyl Acetate |
N |
Methyl Propyl Ketone |
N |
sec-Butyl Alcohol |
G |
Methylene Chloride |
N |
Butyric Acid |
G |
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Chemical |
PVC |
Chemical |
PVC |
Nitric Acid, 50% |
G |
Calcium Hypochlorite |
G |
Nitric Acid, 70% |
F |
Carbazole |
N |
Nitrobenzene |
N |
Carbon Disulfide |
N |
n-Octane |
F |
Carbon Tetrachloride |
G |
Orange Oil |
F |
Chlorine |
E |
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Chloroacetic Acid |
F |
Chemical |
PVC |
Chloroform |
N |
Perchloric Acid |
G |
Chromic Acid |
E |
Perchloroethylene |
N |
Citric Acid |
G |
Phenol, Crystals |
F |
Cresol |
N |
Phosphoric Acid, 1-5% |
E |
Cyclohexane |
G |
Phosphoric Acid, 85% |
E |
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Potassium Hydroxide |
E |
Chemical |
PVC |
Propane Gas |
E |
Decalin |
E |
Propylene Glycol |
F |
o-Dichlorobenzene |
G |
Propylene Oxide |
F |
p-Dichlorobenzene |
N |
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Diethyl Benzene |
N |
Chemical |
PVC |
Diethyl Ether |
F |
Resorcinol |
F |
Diethyl Ketone |
N |
Salicylaldehyde |
F |
Diethyl Malonate |
G |
Sulfuric Acid, 1-6% |
E |
Dimethyl Formamide |
F |
Sulfuric Acid, 20% |
E |
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Sulfuric Acid, 60% |
E |
Chemical |
PVC |
Sulfuric Acid, 98% |
N |
Ether |
F |
Sulfur Dioxide, Liq. |
F |
Ethyl Acetate |
F |
Sulfur Salts |
N |
Ethyl Benzene |
N |
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Ethyl Benzoate |
N |
Chemical |
PVC |
Ethyl Butyrate |
N |
Tartaric Acid |
E |
Ethyl Chloride, Liquid |
N |
Tetrahydrofuran |
N |
Ethyl Cyanoacetate |
NF |
Thionyl Chloride |
N |
Ethyl Lactate |
F |
Toluene |
F |
Ethylene Chloride |
N |
Trichloroethane |
N |
Ethylene Glycol |
E |
Trichloroethylene |
N |
Ethylene Oxide |
F |
Turpentine |
G |
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Vinylidene Chloride |
N |
Chemical |
PVC |
Xylene |
N |
Fluorine |
N |
Zinc Salts/Stearate |
E |
Formic Acid, 50% |
G |
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Formic Acid, 90-100% |
F |
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Fuel Oil |
E |
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Gasoline |
G |
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Glycerine |
E |
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