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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.