Chemical Resistance Chart for Plastics
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Resin-Codes, Temerature & Chemical Resistance of Plastics
| DIN-Abbreviation | Chemical Designation | Tolerated Temperature Range in use | Microwave use * | Auto-clavable * |
| ABS | Acryl-Butadienestyrene-Copolymer | – 40°C + 85 (100)°C | Y | N |
| E-CTFE | Ethylene-Chlortrifluoroethylene | – 76°C + 150 (170)°C | Y | Y |
| ETFE | Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene | -100°C +150 (180)°C | Y | Y |
| FEP | Tetrafluoroethylene-Perfluoropropylene | – 200°C + 205°C | Y | Y |
| HDPE | High-density Polyethylene | – 50°C + 80 (120)°C | Y | N |
| LDPE | Low-density Polyethylene | – 50°C + 75 ( 90)°C | Y | N |
| MF | Melamine | + 80 (120)°C | Y | N |
| PA | Polyamide (PA6) | – 30°C + 80 (140)°C | Y | N |
| PC | Polycarbonate | -100°C + 135 (140)°C | Y | Y |
| PE | Polyethylene (cf. HDPE/LDPE) | |||
| DIN- Abbreviation | Chemical Designation | Tolerated Temperature Range in use | Mircowave use * | Auto-clavable * |
| PFA | Perfluoroalkoxy | -200°C + 260°C | Y | Y |
| PMMA | Polymethylmethacrylate | – 40°C + 85 ( 90)°C | Y | N |
| PMP (TPX®) | Polymethylpentene | 0°C + 120 (180)°C | Y | Y |
| POM | Polyoxymethylene | – 40°C + 90 (110)°C | N | N |
| PP | Polypropylene | – 10°C + 120 (140)°C | Y | Y |
| PS | Polystyrene | – 10°C + 70 (80)°C | Y | N |
| PTFE | Polytetrafluoroethylene | – 200°C + 260°C | Y | Y |
| PVC | Polyvinylchloride | – 20°C + 80°C | Y | N |
| PVDF | Polyvinylidenfluoride | – 40°C + 105 (150)°C | Y | Y |
| SAN | Styrene-Acrylonitrile | – 20°C + 85 ( 95)°C | Y | N |
| SI / NR | Silicone-/Nature-Rubber | – 50°C + 180 (250)°C | Y | Y |
* please take care of temperature resistance!
Listing of Plastics and their Chemical Resistance to Substance Groups
| Substance Group at 20°C | LDPE | HDPE | PP | PMP TPX® |
PS | SAN | PTFE PFA FEP |
ECTFE ETFE |
PC | PA |
| Alcohols, aliphatic | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | B | C |
| Aldehydes | B | B | B | B | D | D | A | A | C | C |
| Bases | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | D | C |
| Esters | B | B | B | B | D | D | A | A | D | A |
| Hydrocarbons, aliphatic | C | B | B | C | D | D | A | A | C | A |
| Hydrocarbons, aromatic | C | B | C | C | D | D | A | A | D | A |
| Hydrocarbons, halogenated | D | C | C | D | D | D | A | A | D | B |
| Ketones | B | B | B | C | D | D | A | B | D | A |
| Oxidants (oxidizing acids), strong | C | C | C | C | C | D | A | A | D | D |
| Acids, dilute, weak | A | A | A | A | B | B | A | A | A | C |
| Acids, conc., strong | A | A | A | A | B | C | A | B | D | D |
A – high resistance
B – good resistance; no, or only minor damage resulting from exposures of more than 30 days.
C – marginal resistance; for some types of plastic, extended exposure can result in damage (hairline cracks, loss of mechanicanical strength, discoloration, etc..)
D – non-resistant; exposure can lead to deformation or destruction.