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INDICATIVE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE CHART

X = GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED NYLON 6 (15% AND 30%)

# = VALVE DIAPHRAGM (A4711 NITRILE RUBBER)
CHEMICAL TYPE
RESISTANCE LEVEL
 
GOOD
OK - BUT CHECK FURTHER
BAD - TRY TO AVOID
Acids Weak    
X #
Acids Strong    
X #
Organic Acids Weak  
X #
 
Organic Acids Strong  
#
X
Bases Weak
X #
   
Bases Strong
#
X
  
Bleach    
X #
CHEMICAL TYPE
RESISTANCE LEVEL
Automotive Fuel
X #
   
Automotive Lubricants
X #
   
Hydraulic Fluids
X #
   
CHEMICAL TYPE
RESISTANCE LEVEL
Solvents  
X #
 
Hydrocarbons
X #
   
Halogens    
X #
Alcohols
X #
   
Aldehydes
X
  
#
Amines
X
  
#
Esters
X
  
#
Ethers
X
  
#
Ketones
X
  
#
CHEMICAL TYPE
RESISTANCE LEVEL
Detergents
X #
   
Oxidizing Agents    
X #
Weak Hydrogen Peroxide  
X #
 
Phenols    
X #
PLEASE NOTE: This chart is intended as a basic guide only. The resistance to a given chemical will vary with temperature & concentrations. Some chemicals within the group mentioned may result in different rating. For further information, please email us with your specific question.

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