Chemical Resistance Guide

Chemical Resistance of Plastics

and Elastomers Used in Pipeline Construction
The Chemical Resistance 1. Introduction not yet included in this list. The “Chemi-
Guide is also available cal Resistance List” gives valuable
on our website
It is now inconceivable to construct assistance in the planning of plastic 2
pipelines. Please refer to the following
pipelines without the use of plastics.
Pipes made from plastics are used not instructions, which are important for the 2
only for drinking water, water for gen- application and evaluation of this list.
eral use and waste water, but also for
the conveyance of aggressive liquids 2. Instructions for the Use of
and gases. Expensive pipe materials the Chemical Resistance List
such as lined metal, ceramic or glass,
have been largely superseded by plastic 2.1 General
pipes. It is, however, important that the As stated in the introduction, the “Chemi-
most suitable plastic material is selected cal Resistance List” is only intended as a
for each application. This "Chemical guide. Changes in the composition of
Resistance List” serves as a useful guide the medium or special working condi-
in this respect. The list is periodically tions could lead to deviations. If there is
revised to include the latest findings. It any doubt, it is advisable to test the
contains all plastics and elastomers in behavior of the material under the
the George Fischer product range which specific working conditions, by means of
can come into direct contact with the a pilot installation. No guarantees can
media. be given in respect of the information
contained in this booklet. The data
The information is based on experiments, shown is based upon information
immersion and, when available, on data available at the time of printing, but it
from tests which include temperature may, however, be revised from time to
and pressure as stress factors. The time in the light of subsequent research
results achieved in immersion experi- and experience.
ments cannot be applied without reser-
vation to pipes under stress, i.e. internal 2.2 Classification
pressure, as the factor “stress corrosion The customary classifications:
cracking” is not taken into consideration. resistant, conditionally resistant and
In certain cases it can be of advantage not recommended are depicted by the
to test the suitability under the planned signs: +, O, and –, which allow simple
working conditions. The tests referred to presentation and application. These
have been carried out partly by George classifications are defined as:
Fischer and partly by the International
Standardization Organization (ISO) or Resistant: +
national standards organizations. Within the acceptable limits of pressure
and temperature the material is unaf-
Pure chemicals were used for the tests. If fected or only insignificantly affected.
a mixture of chemicals is to be conveyed
in practice this may affect the chemical Conditionally Resistant: O
resistance of the plastic. It is possible in The medium can attack the material or
special cases to carry out appropriate cause swelling. Restrictions must be
tests with the specific mixture. Suitable made in regard to pressure and/or
test equipment is available at George temperature, taking the expected service
Fischer for this purpose, which we regard life into account. The service life of the
as part of our service to the customer. It installation can be noticeably shortened.
goes without saying that we are willing Further consultation with George Fischer
to give individual advice at any time. In is recommended.
this connection it is worth mentioning
that George Fischer already possesses Not recommended: –
information concerning the behavior The material cannot be used with the
towards plastics of a number of chemi- medium at all, or only under special
cals or mixtures of chemicals which are conditions.
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 2.3 Pipe Joints 2.5 General Summary and Limits of
2.3.1 Solvent Cement Joints (PVC) Application
Solvent cement joints made with stan- The following table includes all the
dard PVC cement and primer systems materials contained in the George
are generally as resistant as the PVC Fischer product range, and their abbre-
material itself. The following chemicals viations. The summary gives preliminary
are, however, an exception: information regarding the general
• Sulphuric acid H2SO4 in concentrations behavior of the materials and the
above 70 percent temperature limits.
• Hydrochloric acid HCI in concentra-
tions above 25 percent 2.6 Standards
• Nitric acid HNO3 in concentrations This list has been compiled with refer-
above 20 percent ence to the following ISO standards:
• Hydrofluoric acid in any concentration ISO/TR 7473
Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride pipes
In conjunction with the above media the and fittings – Chemical resistance with
solvent cement joining is classified as respect to fluids.
“conditionally resistant”. Previously ISO/TR 7474
recommended solvent cement (Dytex, by High density polyethylene pipes and
Henkel, Germany) used for pipe and fittings – Chemical resistance with
fittings to carry concentrated acids, can respect to fluids to be conveyed.
no longer be brought into the United ISO/TR 7471
States because of its methylene chloride Polypropylene (PP) pipes and fittings –
solvent system being classified as a Chemical resistance with respect to
carcinogen. There is no known domesti- fluids.
cally available substitute. Special ISO TR 10358
consideration should be given to the Plastic pipes and fittings – Combined
possible attack of the cemented joints by chemical resistance classification table.
these concentrated acids. DVS 2205 Part I
Calculations for thermoplastic con-
2.3.2 Fusion Joints tainers and appliances.
In the case of PE, PP, and PVDF (SYGEF®) DIN 8080 Supplement 1 «Pipes of
heat fusion joints have practically the chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (PVC-C),
same chemical resistance as the respec- PVC-C 250 – Chemical Resistance».
tive material. In conjunction with media
which could cause stress cracking, the
fused joints can be subjected to an
increased risk due to residual stress from
the joining process.

2.4 Sealing Materials

Depending upon the working conditions
and the stress involved, the life span of
the sealing materials can differ from that
of the pipeline material. Seals in PTFE,
which are not included in this list, are
resistant to all the chemicals indicated.
The greater permeability of PTFE should,
however, be considered. Under certain
working conditions, for example when
conveying highly aggressive media such
as hydrochloric acid, this material
characteristic must be taken into ac-
count.

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 Chemical Resistance Guide
Material Abbre- Remarks Maximum Permissible
viation Temperature (Water) °C
Constant Short Term
PVC Resistant to most solutions of acids, alkalis and salts and to 60° 60°
Polyvinyl Chloride organic compounds miscible with water. Not resistant to
aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons

Chlorinated CPVC Can be used similarly to PVC but at higher temperatures. 90° 110° 2
Polyvinyl Chloride Consult factory for specific applications.

High-density PE 50 Resistant to hydrous solutions of acids, alkalis and salts as 60° 80°
Polyethylene well as to a large number of organic solvents. Unsuitable for
concentrated oxidizing acids.

Polypropylene, heat stabilized PP Chemical resistance similar to that of PE but suitable for 90° 110°
higher temperatures

Polyvinylidene PVDF Resistant to acids, solutions of salts, aliphatic, aromatic and 140° 150°
Fluoride (SYGEF®) chlorinated hydrocarbons, alcohols and halogens. Conditio-
nally suitable for ketones, esters, organic bases and
alkaline solutions

Polybutylene-1 PB Similar to PE 50, but can be used up to 90°C 90° 100°

Polyoxymethylene POM Resistant to most solvents and hydrous alkalis. Unsuitable for 60° 80°
acids

Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE Resistant to all chemicals in this list 250° 300°

(e.g. Teflon®)

Nitrile Rubber NBR Good resistance to oil and petrol. Unsuitable for oxidizing 90° 120°
media

Butyl Rubber IIR Good resistance to ozone and weather. Especially suitable 90° 120°
Ethylene Propylene Rubber EPDM for aggressive chemicals. Unsuitable for oils and fats

Chloroprene Rubber CR Chemical resistance very similar to that of PVC-U and 80° 110°
(e.g. Neoprene®) between that of Nitrile and Butyl Rubber

Fluorine Rubber FPM Has best chemical resistance to solvents of all elastomers 150° 200°
(e.g. Viton®)

Chlorine Sulphonyl Polyethylene CSM Chemical resistance similar to that of EPDM 100° 140°
(e.g. Hypalon®)
®
Registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers

The abbreviations listed below are found throughout the listings and have the following definition:

Q/E (Quellung/Erweichung) = swelling/softening

D/P (Diffusion/Permeation) = diffusion/permeation
SpRB (Spannungsrissbildung) = environmental stress cracking
G (Gas/Ausgasend/Gasbildend) = gas/outgassing/gas forming
GL (Gesättigte Lösung) = saturated solution
Fp (Fliesspunkt) = melting point
^– (Hochgestelltes Minuszeichen) = diffusion/permeation

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Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Acetaldehyde CH3-CHO 21 technically pure 20 - - -- + O - + O - - O
40 O - O - -
60 -
80
100
120
140

Acetaldehyde 40%, aqueous 20 O - - + + - + + - + +

solution 40 - + + + + + +
60 O + + O O +
80 O + - - +
100 -
120
140

Acetic acid (ESC) CH3COOH 118 technically pure, 20 O - - + + + O - - O O

glacial 40 - + + O
60 O O -
80 -
100
120
140

Acetic acid (ESC) CH3COOH 10%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + O + + O

40 + + + + + + + - O + -
60 O + O + + + O O
80 + + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Acetic acid (ESC) 118 98% 20 - - - + + + O -

40
60
80
100
120
140

Acetic acid (ESC) CH3COOH 60% 20 + - - + + + +

40
60
80
100
120
140

Acetic acid (ESC) 50%, aqueous 20 + + - + + + + O - O O

40 + + + +
60 O + + +
80 O
100 O
120
140

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Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Acetic acid anhydride (CH3-CO)2O 139 technically pure 20 - - -- + + - O - - - +
(ESC) 40 O O
60
80
100
120
140

Acetic acid (CH2)2-CH-(CH2)2-CO2H technically pure 20 -

isobutyl ester 40
60
80
100
120
140

Acetone CH3-CO-CH3 56 technically pure 20 - - - + + - + - - - O

40 + + + O
60 + + + O
80
100
120
140

Acetone up to 10%, 20 - - O + + O + O - + O
aqueous 40 + + O + O O O
60 + + O + - - O
80
100
120
140

Acetonitrile CH3CN 81 .6 100% 20 - - - -

40
60
80
100
120
140

Acetophenone CH3-CO-C6H5 100 % 20 - - - - + - - -

40
60
80
100
120
140

Acrylic acid methyl ester CH2=CHCOOCH3 80.3 technically pure 20 - - - + O

40
60
80
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.5

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Acrylic ester CH2=CH-COO 100 technically pure 20 - - -- - - O - - O +
CH2CH3 40
60
80
100
120
140

Acrylonitrile CH2=CH-CN 77 technically pure 20 - - - + + - + O - + O

40 + O + O + O
60 + O - + -
80
100
120
140

Adipic acid HOOC-(CH2)4-COOH Fp., saturated, 20 + + - + + + + + + + +

153 aqueous 40 + + + + + + + + +
60 - + + + + + + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

Alcoholic spirits (Gin, approx. 40% ethyl 20 + O - + + + + + + + +

Whisky,etc.) alcohol 40
60
80
100
120
140

Allyl alcohol H2C=CH-CH2-OH 97 96% 20 O O - + + O O + O +

40 - + + O - + - +
60 + + O + +
80 - + -
100
120
140

Alum see Potassium aluminium sulphate

Aluminium chloride AlCl3 10%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + O + +
80 + + + + +
100 + + +
120 +
140

Aluminium chloride AlCl3 115 saturated 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + O + +
100 O + + - +
120 +
140

2.6 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
-
Aluminium fluoride AlF3 saturated 20 + +
40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100
120
140

Aluminium hydroxide Al(OH)3 Suspension 20 + +

40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100
120
140

Aluminium nitrate Al(NO3)3 saturated 20 + + +

40 + + +
60 + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Aluminium sulphate Al2(SO4)3 10%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + O
100 + +
120 +
140

Aluminium sulphate cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + + O
80 + + + + O
100 +
120 +
140

Ammonia (ESC, G) NH3 -33 gaseous, 20 + - - + + + + + + + +

technically pure 40 + + + + O
60 + + + O
80 O
100 O
120
140

Ammonium acetate CH3COONH4 aqueous, all 20 + + O + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + O + +
60 O + + + + + + O
80 + + + O
100 + +
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.7

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Ammonium aluminium 20 - +
sulfate 40 +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Ammonium bromide 20 +
40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Ammonium carbonate (NH4)2CO3 50%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Ammonium chloride NH4Cl 115 aqueous, cold 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

saturated 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + + + +
100 + + + + +
120 + +
140

Ammonium citrate 20 + +
40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Ammonium dicromate (NH4)2 Cr2 O7 saturated 20 +

40 +
60 +
80 +
100
120
140

Ammonium 20 + + +
dihydrogenphosphate 40 + + +
60 + + +
80 +
100
120
140

2.8 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Ammonium fluoride NH4F 20 + + - + + +
40 + + + +
60 + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Ammonium formiate 20 +
40 +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Ammonium 20 +
hexafluorosilicate 40 +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Ammonium hydrogen 20 + + +
carbonate 40 + + +
60 + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Ammonium hydrogen NH4HF2 50%, aqueous 20 + + - + + + + +

fluoride 40 + + + + +
60 O + + + +
80
100
120
140

Ammonium hydrogen 20 + + +
phosphate 40 + + +
60 + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Ammonium hydrogen (NH4)H5 20 +

sulfite 40 +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.9

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Ammonium hydroxide NH4OH aqueous, cold 20 + - -+ + - + - + + +
saturated 40 + + + + O + +
60 O O + O O + O
80 O -
100
120
140

Ammonium nitrate NH4NO3 112 aqueous, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

saturated 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + O + + + + O O
80 + O + +
100 +
120 +
140

Ammonium oxalate H4NOOC-COONH4 20 + +

40 +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Ammonium persulphate (NH4)2S2O8 20 + +

40 + +
60 + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Ammonium phosphate (NH4)3PO4 saturated 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + O + O
80 + + +
100 + +
120
140

Ammonium sulphate (NH4)2SO4 aqueous, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

saturated 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + O + O
80 + + + + +
100 + + +
120 +
140

Ammonium sulphide (NH4)2S aqueous, all 20 + O + + + + + + + + +

40 + O + + + + + O + + +
60 O O + + + + + - + + +
80 - +
100
120
140

2.10 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Ammonium (NH4)BF4 20 - +
tetrafluoroborate 40 +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Ammonium thiocyanate NH4SCN saturated 20 + +

40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100
120
140

Amyl acetate CH3(CH2)4-COOCH3 141 technically pure 20 - - - + O + O - - - -

40 + O O
60 + - O
80
100
120
140

Amyl alcohol (ESC) CH3(CH2)3-CH2-OH 137 technically pure 20 + + - + + + + O + + O

40 + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120 O
140

Aniline C6H5NH2 182 technically pure 20 - - - O O + - O - - -

40 O O
60 - O
80
100
120
140

Aniline hydrochloride C6H7N+HCl 245 aqueous, 20 + + - + + + + O O - +

saturated 40 O + + + + - - +
60 O O + +
80 O
100
120
140

Antimony thiocyanate S6SCN 20 +

40 +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.11

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Antimony trichloride (ESC) SbCl3 90%, aqueous 20 + + -- + + + + + - + +
40 + + + +
60 + + +
80
100
120
140

Aqua regia (ESC) HNO3+HCl 20 + + - - - O - O - - O

40 O
60
80
100
120
140

Arsenic acid H3AsO4 80%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + + O + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Barium carbonate BaCO3 S 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

Barium chloride BaCl2 saturated 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 +
120
140

Barium hydroxide Ba(OH)2 102 aqueous, 20 + + + + + - + + + + +

saturated 40 + + + + + + + + O
60 O + + + + + + +
80 + + +
100
120
140

Barium salts aqueous, all 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 +
120
140

2.12 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Barium sulfate BaSO4 S 20 + - + + + +
40 + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Barium sulfide BaS suspension 20 + + + + + +

40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 + + +
100 +
120
140

Battery acid 20
see Sulphuric acid 40% 40
60
80
100
120
140

Beef tallow emulsion, usual commercial 20 + O + + + + - + + + +

sulphonated (ESC) 40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Beer usual commercial 20 + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

Benzaldehyde C6H5-CHO 180 saturated, 20 - - - + + + + + O - -

aqueous 40 + O + +
60 + - + +
80
100
120
140

Benzene C6H6 80 technically pure 20 - - - O O + - + O - -

40 O - O
60 -
80
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.13

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Benzenesulfonic acid C6H5SO3H technically pure 20 - + +
40 + +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Benzine (Gasoline) (ESC) C5H12 to C12H26 80- free of lead and 20 + + - + O + - + + - O

130 aromatic 40 + + + + + + -
compounds 60 + + O - + + +
80 +
100 +
120 +
140

Benzoic acid C6H5-COOH Fp., aqueous, all 20 + + + + + + + + - - -

122 40 + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + +
80 O + + +
100 + + O
120 +
140

Benzyl alcohol (ESC) C6H5-CH2-OH 206 technically pure 20 O - - + + + - + - + O

40 + + + +
60 O O O +
80 -
100
120
140

Benzyl chloride C6H5CHCl2 technically pure 20 +

40 +
60 +
80 O
100 -
120
140

Beryllium chloride BeCl2 20 +

40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Beryllium sulfate BeSO4 20 + +

40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

2.14 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Borax Na2B4O7 aqueous, all 20 + + -+ + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + O
80 + + + + +
100 + +
120
140

Boric acid H3BO3 all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 + + +
120 +
140

Brine, containing chlorine NaCl Cl2 20 + + - + O + O + O O O

40 + + +
60 + + O
80
100
120
140

Bromine, liquid (G) Br2 59 technically pure 20 - - - - - + - + - - -

40 +
60 +
80 +
100 O
120
140

Bromine, vapours Br2 high 20 - - - - - + - + - - -

40 +
60 +
80 +
100 O
120
140

Bromine water (G) Br.H2O saturated, 20 + o - - - + - + - - -

aqueous 40 +
60 +
80 +
100
120
140

Bromobenzene C6H5Br 20 - - + +
40
60
80
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.15

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Butadiene (Q/E, G) H2C=CH-CH=CH2 -4 technically pure 20 + + -- + + + - O - + +
40 + + + O
60 + + O -
80 +
100 +
120
140

Butane (G) C4H10 0 technically pure 20 + + + + + + - + + + +

40
60
80
100
120
140

Butanediol (ESC) HO-(CH2)4-OH 230 aqueous, 10% 20 + + - + + + + + O +

40 O + + + + + + - +
60 + + + + + +
80
100
120
140

Butanol (ESC) C4H9OH 117 technically pure 20 + + - + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + O + + +
60 O + + O + + - + O +
80 O - +
100 O
120
140

Butyl acetate CH3COOCH2CH2CH2CH3 126 technically pure 20 - - - + O + + O - O O

40 O - - - -
60 -
80
100
120
140

Butyl phenol, p-tertiary (CH3)3C-C6H4-OH 237 technically pure 20 O O - O + + - O - - -

40 - - +
60 +
80 +
100
120
140

Butylene glycol (ESC) HO-CH2-CH=CH-CH2-OH 235 technically pure 20 + + + + + + + + - + O

40 + + + + + + + + + -
60 O + + + + + + O +
80 +
100
120
140

2.16 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Butylene liquid C4H8 51 technically pure 20 + - - - + O + + + O
40
60
80
100
120
140

Butyric acid (ESC) CH3-CH2-CH2-COOH 163 technically pure 20 + + - + + + O O - O O

40 + +
60 O +
80 +
100 O
120
140

Cadmium bromide CdBr2 20 + + + + + +

40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

Cadmium chloride CdCl2 20 + + + + + +

40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Cadmium cyanide Cd(CN)2 20 + + +

40 + + +
60 + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Cadmium sulfate CdSO4 20 + + + + + +

40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 + + +
100
120
140

Calcium acetate (CH5COO)2Ca saturated 20 + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80 +
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.17

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Calcium bisulphite Ca(HSO3)2 cold saturated, 20 + + -+ + + + - O +
aqueous 40 + + + +
60 + + +
80 + + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Calcium bromide CaBr2 20 + + + + + +

40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

Calcium carbonate CaCO3 20 + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 +
120
140

Calcium chlorate Ca(ClO3)2 20 + + + + +

40 + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Calcium chloride CaCl2 125 saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous, all 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + + O O +
100 + + O + +
120 +
140

Calcium fluoride CaF2 20 + + + +

40 + + + +
60 + + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Calcium Ca(HCO3)2 20 + + +
hydrogencarbonate 40 + + +
60 + + +
80 + + +
100 + +
120
140

2.18 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Calcium hydrogensulfide Ca(SH)2 20 + - + +
40 + + +
60 + + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Calcium hydrosulfite Ca(HSO3)2 saturated 20 +

40 +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2 100 saturated, 20 + + + + + O + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + - + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + O + +
80 + + + + +
100 + +
120
140

Calcium lactate (CH3COO)2Ca saturated 20 + + + +

40 + + + +
60 + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Calcium nitrate Ca(NO3)2 115 50%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + +
100 +
120
140

Calcium phosphate Ca(H2PO4)2 20 +

CaHPO4 40 +
Ca3(PO4)2 60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Calcium sulfide Ca5 20 + + +

40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.19

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Calcium sulphate CaSO4 suspensions 20 + + - + +
40 + + + +
60 + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Calcium sulphite Ca(HSO3)2 aqueous, cold 20 + + + +

saturated 40 + + +
60 + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Calcium tungstate CaO4W 20 +

40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Caprolactam C6H11NO 20 -
40
60
80
100
120
140

Caprolactone C6H10O2 20 -
40
60
80
100
120
140

Carbon dioxide CO2 technically pure, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

-carbonic acid (G) anhydrous 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 +
120
140

Carbon disulphide CS2 46 technically pure 20 - - - O O + + - - -

40
60
80
100
120
140

2.20 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Carbon tetrachloride CCl4 77 technically pure 20 - - -- - - + - + - - -
40
60
80
100
120
140

Carbonic acid H2CO3 20 + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 + +
120
140

Caro's acid see Peroxomonosulfuric acid

Casein 20 +
40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Caustic potash solution KOH 131 50%, aqueous 20 + + + + + - - O - +

(potassium hydroxide) 40 + + + + + - O
60 O + + + + + O
80 + + O -
100 +
120
140

Caustic soda solution NaOH 50%, aqueous 20 + + + + + O + - O - +

40 + + + + + - O
60 + + + + -
80 +
100
120
140

Cerium (III) -chloride CeCl3 20 +

40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Cesium chloride ClCs 20 +

40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.21

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
-
Cesiumhydroxide CsOH 20 +
40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Chloral hydrate CCl3-CH(OH)2 98 technically pure 20 - - + O - O O - O +

40 +
60 + -
80
100
120
140

Chloric acid (ESC) HClO3 10%, aqueous 20 + + - + - + + - - - +

40 + + + + + +
60 O + + +
80
100
120
140

Chloric acid (ESC) HClO3 20%, aqueous 20 + + - O - + + - - - +

40 + + + +
60 O +
80
100
120
140

Chlorine Cl2 moist, 97%, 20 - - - - - - - + - - O

gaseous 40
60
80
100
120
140

Chlorine Cl2 anhydrous, 20 - - - O - + O + - - O

technically pure 40 O +
60 - +
80 +
100 O
120
140

Chlorine Cl2 liquid, technically 20 - - - - - + - O - - -

pure 40
60
80
100
120
140

2.22 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Chlorine water (ESC, G) Cl2 H2O saturated 20 + + -O O O O O O - O -
40 + + O
60 O O
80 -
100
120
140

Chloroacetic acid, ClCH2COOH 50%, aqueous 20 + - - + + + O - - - O

mono (ESC) 40 + + + O
60 + + -
80
100
120
140

Chloroacetic acid, ClCH2COOH 188 technically pure 20 + - - + + - O - - - O

mono (ESC) 40 + + +
60 O + +
80
100
120
140

Chlorobenzene C6H5Cl 132 technically pure 20 - - - O + + - - - - O

40 +
60 O
80 -
100
120
140

Chloroethanol ClCH2-CH2OH 129 technically pure 20 - - + + + O - + - O

40 + + O
60 + + O
80 -
100
120
140

Chlorosulphonic acid ClSO3H 158 technically pure 20 O - - - - O - - - - -

40 -
60
80
100
120
140

Chrome alum KCr(SO4)2 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

(chromium potassium aqueous 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
sulphate) 60 + + + + + + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.23

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Chromic acid (ESC) CrO3 H2O up to 50%, 20 O + -- O O + O + - - O
aqueous 40 O O - - + O + O
60 - O + O + O
80 - +
100 O
120 O
140

Chromic acid (ESC) CrO3 H2O all, aqueous 20 O O - O O + + - - O

40 + + O
60 + O O
80 O
100 O
120
140

Chromic acid CrO3 50 g 20 + + - - - + O + - - O

+ sulphuric acid H2SO4 15 g 40 + + + O + O
+ water (ESC) H2O 35 g 60 O + + +
80 O O
100
120
140

Chromium (II) -chloride CrCl3 20 + +

40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Chromium (II) -fluoride CrF3 20 +

40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Chromium (III) -chloride CrCl3 20 + +

40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Chromium (III) -nitrate Cr(NO3)3 20 + +

40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

2.24 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Chromium (III) -sulfate Cr(SO4)3 20 + - +
40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Cider 20 + + + + + + + + + + +
40 + +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Citric acid Fp., 10%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + +

153 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + O + +
80 + +
100 + +
120
140

Coal gas, benzene free 20 + + + + + + + + O +

(G) 40
60
80
100
120
140

Coconut fat alcohol (ESC) technically pure 20 + - - + + + + + + +

40 + O + + + + O O
60 O O + + +
80
100
120
140

Compressed air, 20 - - - + O + - + + + +
containing oil (ESC) 40 + +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Copper salts CuCl, CuCl2, CuF2, all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

Cu(NO3)2, CuSO4, 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
Cu(CN)2 60 O + + + + + + O + O
80 + + + +
100 +
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.25

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Corn oil (ESC) technically pure 20 O O -O + + + + + O +
40 O + + + + + - +
60 O O + + + O
80 +
100
120
140

Cresol HO-C6H4-CH3 cold saturated, 20 O - - + + + + O - O

aqueous 40 + + + + O
60 +
80 O
100
120
140

Crotonic aldehyde CH3-CH=CH-CHO 102 technically pure 20 - - - + + + + + + + +

40 O
60 -
80
100
120
140

Cyclohexane (Q/E) C6H12 81 technically pure 20 - - - + + + - + + - -

40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100
120
140

Cyclohexanol (ESC) C6H12O 161 technically pure 20 + + - + + + - + O + +

40 + + + + +
60 + + + O O
80 O O
100 -
120
140

Cyclohexanone C6H10O 155 technically pure 20 - - - + + + O - - - -

40 O O O
60 O O -
80
100
120
140

Densodrine W 20 + + O + + + +
40 + +
60 + +
80
100
120
140

2.26 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Detergents for usual washing 20 + O -- + + + + + + +
see washing powder lathers 40 + + + + + + + + +
(ESC) 60 O + + + + + + + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Dextrine (C6H10O5)n usual commercial 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120 +
140

Dextrose 20 + + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 + +
120
140

Di isobutyl ketone [(CH3)2CHCH2]2CO 124 technically pure 20 - - - + + + O - - - -

40 +
60 - - O
80
100
120
140

Dibuttyl ether C4H9OC4H9 142 technically pure 20 - - - O O - + + - O

40 + O O
60 - - O - O
80
100
120
140

Dibutyl phthalate C6H4(COOC4H9)2 340 technically pure 20 - - - + + + O O - - -

40 O O +
60 O O O
80
100
120
140

Dibutyl sebacate C8H16(COOC4H9)2 344 technically pure 20 - - - + + + + + - - -

40
60
80
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.27

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Dichloroacetic acid Cl2CHCOOH 194 technically pure 20 + - -- + + + + O - O +
40 + + + + + - - O
60 O O O O + -
80 -
100
120
140

Dichloroacetic acid (ESC) Cl2CHCOOH 50%, aqueous 20 + - - + + + + O - + +

40 + + + + + O O +
60 O + + + + - - O
80 O
100 -
120
140

Dichloroacetic acid Cl2CHCOOCH3 143 technically pure 20 - - - + + O + - - - +

methyl ester 40 + + + +
60 + + O O
80
100
120
140

Dichlorobenzene C6H4Cl2 180 technically pure 20 - - -

40
60
80
100
120
140

Dichloroethane Ethylene chloride

Dichloroethylene ClCH=CHCl 60 technically pure 20 - - - - O + - O - - -

40 +
60
80
100
120
140

Dichloromethane CH2Cl2 20 - - -
40
60
80
100
120
140

Diesel oil (ESC, Q/E) 20 + + O + O + - + + O O

40 + + + + + -
60 O +
80 +
100 +
120 +
140

2.28 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
-
Diethyl ether H5C2-O-C2H5 20 - - -
40
60
80
100
120
140

Diethylamine (C2H5)2NH 56 technically pure 20 O - - + + + O - - - -

40 O
60 -
80
100
120
140

Diethylene glycol butyl C4H9-O-(CH2)2-O-(C42)2-O-4 20 - - -

ether 40
60
80
100
120
140

Diglycolic acid (ESC) HOOC-CH2-O-CH2-COOH Fp., 30%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + O + + O

148 40 + + + +
60 O + + +
80
100
120
140

Dimethyl formamide (CH3)2CHNO 153 technically pure 20 - - - + + - O - O + +

40 + +
60 O +
80
100
120
140

Dimethylamine (CH3)2NH 7 technically pure 20 O - - + + O O - - - -

40 -
60 O
80
100
120
140

Dimethylphthalate C6H4(CH3)2 20 - - -
(DMP) 40
60
80
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.29

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Dinonyl phthalate C6H4((CH2)8CH3)2 technically pure 20 - - -- O + O + - - -
(DNP) 40
60
80
100
120
140

Dioctyl phthalate technically pure 20 - - - O + O + - - -

(DOP) (ESC) 40
60 -
80
100
120
140

Dioxane C4H8O2 101 technically pure 20 - - - + O - - O - -

40 + O
60 + O
80 -
100
120
140

Drinking water see water

Ethanolamine Annino ethanol

Ethyl acetate CH3COOC2H5 77 technically pure 20 - - - + + O + - - - -

40 O O
60 O O
80
100
120
140

Ethyl alcohol + acetic technically pure 20 + O - + + + O O O + +

acid 40 + + + O O O + +
(fermentation mixture) 60 O + + O + +
80 O
100
120
140

Ethyl alcohol CH3-CH2-OH 78 technically pure, 20 + O - + + + + O O + +

(Ethnoc) (ESC) 96% 40 + + + O + O
60 O + + - + O
80 +
100
120
140

2.30 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Ethyl benzene C6H5-CH2CH3 136 technically pure 20 - - -- O O O - + - - -
40
60 -
80
100
120
140

Ethyl chloride (G) C2H5Cl 12 technically pure 20 - - - O O O - O - - -

40
60
80
100
120
140

Ethyl ether CH3CH2-O-CH2CH3 35 technically pure 20 - - - + O + - - - - -

40
60
80
100
120
140

Ethylene bromide Br-C42-C42-Br 20 - - -

(1,2-Dibromoethane) 40
60
80
100
120
140

Ethylene chloride ClCH2-CH2Cl 83 technically pure 20 - - - O O + - + O O -

40 + + - -
60 + O
80 O
100 -
120
140

Ethylene diamine H2N-CH2-CH2-NH2 117 technically pure 20 O - - + + O + O + + O

40 + + O O O O O
60 + + - - - - -
80
100
120
140

Ethylene glycol (ESC) HO-CH2-CH2-OH 198 technically pure 20 + O - + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + O O +
80 + + + O O
100 + +
120 +
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.31

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Ethylene oxide (G) CH2-CH2 10 technically pure, 20 - - -- - O + O - - - -
moist 40
60
80
100
120
140

Ethylenediamin- C10H16N2O8 20 + + + +
etetraacetic acid 40
(EDTA) 60
80
100
120
140

Fatty acids >C6 (ESC) R-COOH technically pure 20 + + - + + + + + O O -

40 + + + + +
60 + + O + +
80 +
100
120
140

Fatty alcohol sulphonates aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + +

(ESC) 40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 O O + O + + + + + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Fertilizers aqueous 20 + + O + + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 +
120
140

Fluorine (G) F2 technically pure 20 - - - - - - - - - - -

40
60
80
100
120
140

Fluoroboric acid HBF4 20

40
60
80
100
120
140

2.32 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Fluorosilicic acid (Q/E) H2SiF6 32%, aqueous 20 + + -+ + + + + O O O +
40 + + + + + - - O
60 + + + + + -
80 +
100 +
120
140

Formaldehyde (ESC) HCHO 40%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + O O O
80 +
100
120
140

Formamide HCONH2 210 technically pure 20 - - - + + + O + +

40 + +
60 + +
80
100
120
140

Formic acid (ESC) HCOOH up to 50%, 20 + - O + + + + + - + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + +
60 O + O + O O O +
80 + - O
100 +
120
140

Formic acid (ESC) 25% 20 + + + + + +

40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

Formic acid (ESC) HCOOH 101 technically pure 20 + - - + + + + + - + +

40 O + O + + O +
60 - + - + + - +
80 + O O
100 +
120
140

Frigen 12 (Freon 12) CCl2F2 -30 technically pure

(D/P, G)

Freon 13
(see tri floro,
trichloroethane)

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.33

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Fruit juices (ESC) 20 + + -+ + + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + + + + +
100 + + + + +
120 + +
140

Fruit pulp 20 + + + + + + + + + +
40 + + +
60 + +
80
100
120
140

Fuel oil 20 + + O O + - + + + -
40 O + - - + + + +
60 + + + O
80 +
100 +
120
140

Furfuryl alcohol (ESC) C5H6O2 171 technically pure 20 - - - + + + O - - O O

40 + +
60 + O O
80 -
100
120
140

Gasoline
(see Benzine)

Gelatin all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Glucose C6H12O6 Fp., all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

148 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + + + + +
100 + +
120
140

2.34 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Glycerol HO-CH2-CH(OH)-CH2OH 290 technically pure 20 + + -+ + + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + O + + + +
60 + + + + + O O + + +
80 + + + - O + +
100 + + O O
120 +
140

Glycocoll (ESC) NH2-CH2-COOH Fp., 10%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + +

233 40 + + + + + + + O + O
60 + +
80 +
100
120
140

Glycolic acid HO-CH2-COOH Fp., 37%, aqueous 20 + - + + + + + + + +

80 40 + + +
60 + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Heptane (ESC) C7H16 98 technically pure 20 + O - + + + - + + + +

40 + + + + O
60 O O + + + + -
80 +
100 +
120
140

Hexane (ESC) C6H14 69 technically pure 20 + O - + + + - + + + +

40 + + + + O
60 O O + + + + -
80 +
100 +
120
140

Hydrazine hydrate (ESC) H2N-NH2 . H2O 113 aqueous 20 + - - + + - + O - - +

40 + +
60 + +
80
100
120
140

Hydrobromic acid (ESC) HBr 124 aqueous, 50% 20 + + + + + + + + O + +

40 + + + + + + + + - + +
60 + + + + + O + O +
80 O + - O - O
100 + - -
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.35

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Hydrochloric acid (Q/E, HCl 5%, aqueous 20 + -+ + + + + + O O +
D/P, G) 40 + + + + + + + - - O
60 O + + + + + -
80 O + +
100 +
120 +
140

Hydrochloric acid (Q/E, HCl 36%, aqueous 20 + + - + + + + - - O

D/P, G) 40 + + + O + O O -
60 O O + - + - -
80 O +
100 +
120
140

Hydrochloric acid (Q/E, HCl up to 38% 20 + + - + O + + + - O +

D/P, G) 40 + + + + +
60 + + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Hydrochloric acid (Q/E, HCl up to 30%, 20 + + O + + + + - - +

D/P, G) aqueous 40 + + - + O + + + O
60 O + + O + O O -
80 + - +
100 +
120
140

Hydrochloric acid (Q/E, HCl 10%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + O O +

D/P, G) 40 + + + + + + + + - - O
60 O + + O + + + -
80 + O + +
100 +
120 +
140

Hydrocyanic acid (G) HCN 26 technically pure 20 + + - + + + + + O O +

40 + + + + + O O - - O
60 O + + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Hydrofluoric acid (G) HF 40 % 20 + - - + + + - + - - +

40 O + + + + +
60 O O + + O O
80 +
100 +
120
140

2.36 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Hydrogen (G) H2 -253 technically pure 20 + + -+ + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + + + +
100 - + + + +
120
140

Hydrogen chloride (Q/E, HCl -85 technically pure, 20 + + - + + + + + O O O

G) gaseous 40 + + + + + + + - - O
60 O + + + + + + -
80 O +
100 +
120
140

Hydrogen peroxide (ESC) H2O2 10%, aqueous 20 + + - + + O + O - +

40 + + + O O O - +
60 O + + - - - O
80 -
100
120
140

Hydrogen peroxide (ESC) H2O2 139 90%, aqueous 20 + - + - O O - - O

40
60 -
80
100
120
140

Hydrogen peroxide (ESC) H2O2 50%, aqueous 20 + + - + + O O +

40
60
80
100
120
140

Hydrogen peroxide (ESC) H2O2 105 30%, aqueous 20 + + - + + O O + - - +

40 O
60 -
80
100
120
140

Hydrogen sulphide (G) H2S technically pure 20 + + + + + + + + + O +

40 + + + + + + - + O - O
60 + + O + + O - O
80 + - -
100 +
120 +
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.37

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Hydrogen sulphide H2S saturated, 20 + + -+ + + + + + - + +
aqueous 40 + + + + + + - + - - +
60 O + + + + + O
80 + O -
100 +
120 +
140

Hydroquinone C6H4(OH)2 30 % 20 + + + + +
40 + + + +
60 + +
80 +
100
120
140

Hydroxylamine sulphate (NH30H)2SO4 all, aqueous 20 + + - + + + + + O +

40 + + + + + O +
60 + +
80
100
120
140

Iodine-potassium iodide I-KI 20 + - - + +

solution 40
(lugol's solution) 60
80
100
120
140

Iodium I2 185 100% 20 - - - + +

40
60
80
100
120
140

Iron (II) -chloride FeCl2 saturated 20 + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 + +
120
140

Iron (II) -nitrate Fe(NO3)2 saturated 20 + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 + +
120
140

2.38 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Iron (III) -chloride FeCl3 saturated 20 + + -+ + + + + +
40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 + +
120
140

Iron (III) -chloridsulfate FeClSO4 saturated 20 + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 + +
120
140

Iron (III) -sulfate Fe2(SO4)3 saturated 20 + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 + +
120
140

Iron salts all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Isooctane (ESC) (CH3)3-C-CH2-CH-(CH3)2 99 technically pure 20 + - + + + + + + O

40 +
60 O O +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Isophorone (ESC) C9H14O technically pure 20 -

40
60
80
100
120
140

Isopropyl alcohol (ESC) (CH3)2-CH-OH 82 technically pure 20 + + + +

40 +
60 +
80 O
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.39

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Isopropyl ether (CH3)2-CH-O-CH-(CH3)2 68 technically pure 20 - - -- O O + O - - - -
40 +
60 - - +
80
100
120
140

Isopropylbenzene CaH12 20 - - -
40
60
80
100
120
140

Jam, Marmalade 20 + + + + + + + + + +
40 O + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Lactic acid (ESC) CH3CHOHCOOH 10%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + - - O

40 O + O + + + O O
60 - + - + + O O O O
80 + + O - O
100 + -
120
140

Lanolin (ESC) technically pure 20 + o + + + + + + + O

40 O + + + + + + O -
60 + + + + + + -
80 +
100 +
120 +
140

Lead acetate Pb(CH3COO)2 aqueous, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

saturated 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Lead carbonate PbCO3 20 + + + + + +

40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

2.40 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Lead fluoroborate Pb(BF4)2 20 -
40
60
80
100
120
140

Lead nitrate Pb(NO3)2 20 +

40 +
60 +
80 +
100
120
140

Lead salts PbCl2, Pb(NO3)2, saturated 20 +

PbSO4 40 +
60 +
80 +
100
120
140

Linoleic acid 20 +
40 +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Linseed oil (ESC) technically pure 20 + + + + + + + + O +

40 + + - + + + + + - O
60 O + + + + + -
80 + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Liqueurs 20 + + + + + + + + +
40 + + +
60 +
80 +
100
120
140

Liquid fertilizers 20 + + +
40 + + +
60 + + +
80 +
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.41

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Lithium bromide LiBr 20 + + - + + + + +
40 +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Lithium sulfate Li2SO4 20 + + + + + + +

40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Lubricating oils 20 + O - + O + - + + + +
40 + + + + + O O
60 + O + + O - -
80 + O
100 + -
120 +
140

Magnesium salts MgCl2, MgCO3, Mg(NO3)2, all, 20 + + + + + + + + + +

Mg(OH)2, MgSO4 aqueous,saturated 40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + + +
100 + + +
120 +
140

Magnesium-hydrogen 20 + + + +
carbonate 40 + + + +
60 + + + +
80
100
120
140

Maleic acid (ESC) (CH-COOH)2 Fp., cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + - - -

131 aqueous 40 + + + + + +
60 O + + + +
80 + -
100 +
120 +
140

Mercury Hg 357 pure 20 + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120 +
140

2.42 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Mercury (II) -chloride HgCl2 20 + + -+ + + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + +
100 +
120
140

Mercury (II) -cyanide Hg(CN)2 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Mercury (II) -cyanide Hg(NO3)2 20 + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 +
120
140

Mercury (II) -sulfate HgSO4 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 +
120
140

Mercury salts HgNO3, Hg Cl2, cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + O O O

Hg(CN)2 aqueous 40 + + + + + + + O O O
60 O + + + + + - - -
80 +
100 +
120 +
140

Methane CH4 -161 technically pure 20 + + + + + + + + - -

see natural gas (G) 40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Methanol (ESC) CH3OH 65 all 20 + - - + + + O + + +

40 + + + O O + + +
60 O + + - + O + O +
80
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.43

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Methyl acetate CH3COOCH3 56 technically pure 20 - - -- + + + - - - -
40 + O
60 O
80
100
120
140

Methyl amine (G) CH3NH2 -6 32%, aqueous 20 O - - + + O + - + +

40
60
80
100
120
140

Methyl bromide (G) CH3Br 4 technically pure 20 - - - O - + O - - O

40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Methyl chloride (G) CH3Cl -24 technically pure 20 - - - O - + - - - -

40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Methyl ethyl ketone CH3COC2H5 80 technically pure 20 - - - + + - - - - -

40 O O
60 - O
80
100
120
140

Methylene chloride CH2Cl2 40 technically pure 20 - - - O O + O - - -

40 O
60 O
80
100
120
140

Methylisobutylketone C6H12O 20 - - -
40
60
80
100
120
140

2.44 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Methylmethacrylate C5H8O2 20 - - --
40
60
80
100
120
140

Methylphenylketone C8H8O 20 - - -
(Acetophenon) 40
60
80
100
120
140

Milk (ESC) 20 + + + + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 + + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Mineral oils, free of 20 + + - + + + + + O O

aromatics 40 + + + + + + - -
60 + O O + + +
80 +
100 +
120 +
140

Mineral water 20 + + + + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + + + +
100 + + + + +
120 + +
140

Mixed acid HCl 90% 10% 20

CH3OH 40
60
80
100
120
140

Mixed acids 15 % HNO3 3 parts 20 O O - O - + + - - +

- nitric 15 % HF 1 part 40 + O O
- hydrofluoric 18 % H2SO4 2 parts 60 +
- sulphuric 80
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.45

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Mixed acids H2SO4 48% 20 + + -- - - + - - - -
- sulphuric HNO3 49% 40 O
- nitric H2O 43% 60 -
- water 80
100
120
140

Mixed acids H2SO4 10% 20 O O - - - O - - - -

- sulphuric HNO3 87% 40
- nitric H2O 43% 60
- water 80
100
120
140

Mixed acids H2SO4 50% 20 O O - - - + - - - -

- sulphuric HNO3 50% 40 -
- nitric H2O 40% 60
- water 80
100
120
140

Mixed acids H2SO4 50% 20 + - - - + + - O O

- sulphuric HNO3 31% 40
- nitric H2O 19% 60
- water 80
100
120
140

Mixed acids H2SO4 10% 20 + + - O - + + - O +

- sulphuric HNO3 20% 40 + + + O
- nitric H2O 70% 60 + +
- water 80 +
100
120
140

Mixed acids H2SO4 50% 20 + + - - - + + - - O

- sulphuric HNO3 33% 40 O
- nitric H2O 17% 60
- water 80
100
120
140

Mixed acids H2SO4 30% 20 + + - + + + + - + +

- sulphuric H3PO4 60% 40 + + O O + + O O
- phosphoric H2O 10% 60 + + +
- phosphoric 80 +
100
120
140

2.46 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Molasses 20 + + -+ + + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + O +
100
120
140

Monochloroacetic acid ClCH2COOC2H5 144 technically pure 20 - - - + + O O - - -

ethyl ester 40 + + -
60 + +
80
100
120
140

Morpholin C4H9NO 129 technically pure 20 - - - + + + + - O O

40 + + +
60 + + O
80
100
120
140

Mowilith D usual commercial 20 + + + + + + + + +

40
60
80
100
120
140

Naphthalene C10H8 218 technically pure 20 - - - + + + - + + - O

40 + + + -
60 O O + +
80
100
120
140

Nickel salts (CH3COO)2Ni, NiCl2, NI(NO3)2, cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

Ni SO4 aqueous 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Nitrating acid H2SO4 65% 20% 20 +

HNO3 15% 40
H2O 60
80
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.47

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Nitric acid HNO3 6,3%, aqueous 20 + + -+ + + + + + - - +
(see note 2.3.1 on jointing) 40 + + o + + + + + o
(ESC, G) 60 + + + o + o o -
80 + + -
100 +
120
140

Nitric acid HNO3 up to 40%, 20 + + - o o + + + - - o

(see note 2.3.1 on jointing) aqueous 40 + + o o + + + o
(ESC, G) 60 o + - - + o o -
80 o + -
100 +
120
140

Nitric acid HNO3 85% 20 - - - +

(see note 2.3.1 on jointing) 40 +
(ESC, G) 60
80
100
120
140

Nitric acid HNO3 100% 20 - - - - - - - - - -

(see note 2.3.1 on jointing) 40
(ESC, D/P) 60
80
100
120
140

Nitric acid HNO3 65%, aqueous 20 o + - o - + - + - - o

(see note 2.3.1 on jointing) 40 o + - + o -
(ESC, G) 60 - + -
80 o
100 -
120
140

Nitric oxide NO x 20
see Nitrous gases (G) 40
60
80
100
120
140

Nitrilotriacetic acid N(CH2-COOH)3 20 + + +

40
60
80
100
120
140

2.48 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Nitrobenzene C6H5-NO2 209 technically pure 20 - - -- + + + - O - - -
40 O + O
60 O -
80
100
120
140

Nitrotoluene (o-, m-, p-) C7H7NO2 222- technically pure 20 - - - + + + - O O - -

238 40 O O + - -
60 +
80 +
100 O
120
140

Nitrous acid HNO2 20 + + - + - + + +

40 + + +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Nitrous gases NOx diluted, moist, 20 + + - + + + + O + +

see Nitric oxide anhydrous 40 + O + + - O +
60 O + - + O + - O
80 +
100 +
120
140

N-Methylpyrrolidon C5H9NO 20 - - -
40
60
80
100
120
140

N,N-Dimethylaniline C6H5N(CH3)2 technically pure 20 - - - + + +

40
60
80
100
120
140

n-Pentylacetate C7H14O2 20 - - -
40
60
80
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.49

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Oleic acid (ESC) C17H33COOH technically pure 20 + O -- + + + - + O - -
40 + + + + O -
60 + O O + -
80 +
100 +
120 +
140

Oleum (ESC, G) H2SO4+SO3 10% SO3 20 - - - - - - - - - - -

40
60
80
100
120
140

Oleum vapours (ESC) SO3 traces 20 + - - - - - - + - - O

40
60
80
100
120
140

Olive oil (ESC) 20 + - - + + + - + + + +

40 + + + + + + + +
60 + O + + + + + O
80 + + + -
100
120
140

Oxalic acid (ESC) (COOH)2 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + O O O

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + - - O
60 + + + + + O -
80 O + -
100 +
120
140

Oxygen (G) O2 technically pure 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + +
60 + + O O + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 O + +
120 O +
140

Ozone (ESC, G) O3 up to 2%, in air 20 + + - O O O O + - O +

40 - -
60
80
100
120
140

2.50 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Ozone (ESC, G) O3 cold saturated, 20 + + -- O O O - + - O +
aqueous 40 + - - O - +
60 - O
80
100
120
140

Palm oil, palm nut oil 20 + O + + + + - + + + O

(ESC) 40 - + + + + + O -
60 O O + + O -
80 +
100 +
120
140

Palmitic acid (ESC) C15H31COOH 390 technically pure 20 + - + O O + O + O + O

40 + O - - -
60 - + -
80 +
100 +
120 +
140

Paraffin emulsions usual commercial, 20 + + O + + + - + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + O -
60 O O + + O -
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Paraffin oil 20 + + O + + + - + + + O
40 + + + + + O O -
60 O + O + + O -
80 + O
100 +
120 +
140

p-Dibromo benzene C6H5Br2 technically pure 20 - - - O O + - + - - -

40 +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Perchloric acid 20
40
60
80
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.51

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Perchlorid acid (ESC) HClO4 10%, aqueous 20 + + -O + + + + + - - +
40 + + + + + O + +
60 O + + + + + O
80 + O -
100 +
120
140

Perchlorid acid (ESC) HCl04 70%, aqueous 20 O O - + O + - + - - +

40 O - + + +
60 - + + O
80 + O
100 +
120
140

Perchloroethylene Cl2C=CCl2 121 technically pure 20 - - O O + + O - -

(tetrachlorethylene) 40 + + -
60 + +
80 O
100 -
120
140

Petroleum technically pure 20 + - - + + + - + + O -

40 + O + + + -
60 O O + O +
80 +
100 +
120 +
140

Petroleum ether (ESC) 40- technically pure 20 + - - + + + - + + - -

70 40 + O O + + O
60 + O O + O -
80 +
100 +
120
140

Phenol (ESC) C6H5-OH 182 up to 10%, 20 + + - + + + + - - -

aqueous 40 O + + + + +
60 O + + + +
80 + O O
100 +
120
140

Phenol (ESC) C6H5-OH up to 90%, 20 O - - + + + - + - - -

aqueous 40 + + + O O
60 O + O -
80
100
120
140

2.52 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Phenol (ESC) C6H6O up to 5% 20 + + -- + + + + + - -
40 + + + + O +
60 + + + +
80 + O
100 O
120
140

Phenylhydrazine C6H5-NH-NH2 243 technically pure 20 - - - O O O - + - - -

40 - +
60 O
80
100
120
140

Phenylhydrazine C6H5-NH-NH2HCl aqueous 20 O O - + + + O O +

hydrochloride 40 O + + - - +
60 O + O O O
80 - -
100
120
140

Phosgene (ESC, G) COCl2 8 liquid, technically 20 - - - - - - - + O + +

pure 40
60
80
100
120
140

Phosgene (ESC, G) COCl2 gaseous, 20 + - - O O + + + + + +

technically pure 40 O + + + O O
60 O O + -
80
100
120
140

Phosphoric acid H3PO4 up to 30%, 20 + + + + + + + + O + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + + O + +
60 O + O + + + O + - + +
80 + + + + O O
100 + +
120 +
140

Phosphoric acid H3PO4 75% 20 + + - + + + +

40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 + O
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.53

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Phosphoric acid H3PO4 up to 95% 20 + + -- + + + O + - - -
40 + + + + + +
60 + + O
80 +
100
120
140

Phosphoric acid H3PO4 85%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + - + +

40 + + + + + + + + + O
60 + + O O + + O + O -
80 + + + +
100 + O
120 +
140

Phosphoric acid H3PO4 50%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + O + +

40 + + + + + + O + - + +
60 + + O + + + + O +
80 + + + + +
100 + O O
120 +
140

Phosphoric acid tributyl (H9C4O)3P=O 20 - - - + + - + -

ester 40
60
80
100
120
140

Phosphorous chlorides: 175 technically pure 20 - - - - - - - - - -

- Phosphorous trichloride PCl3 162 40
- Phosphorous PCl5 105 60
pentachloride POCl3 80
- Phosphorous oxichloride 100
(ESC) 120
140

Photographic developer usual commercial 20 + + + + + + + + O + +

(ESC) 40 + + + + + + + + O + +
60 O + O O +
80 O
100
120
140

Photographic emulsions 20 + + + + + + + + O + +
(ESC) 40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 O +
80
100
120
140

2.54 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Photographic fixer (ESC) usual commercial 20 + + -+ + + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + O +
80
100
120
140

Phthalic acid (ESC) C6H5(COOH)2 Fp., saturated, 20 + - - + + + + - - + +

208 aqueous 40 O + + + O + +
60 - + + + O
80 +
100 +
120
140

Phthalic acid dioctyl ester C24H38O4 20 - - - + + - + - -

40
60
80
100
120
140

Picric acid (ESC) C6H3N3O7 Fp., 1%, aqueous 20 + - - + + + + + O O +

122 40 + + + - - O
60 + + + -
80 + + +
100 + + +
120
140

Potash lye KOH 50% 20 + + + + - +

40 + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80
100
120
140

Potash K2CO3 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + +

see potassium carbonate aqueous 40 + + + + O + + + + +
60 + + O
80
100
120
140

Potassium acetate (ESC) CH3COOK saturated 20 + + + + + + + -

40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 +
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.55

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Potassium aluminium KAl(SO4)2 50% 20 + + - + + + +
sulfate 40 + + + + + +
(alum) 60 + + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 +
120
140

Potassium bichromate K2Cr2O7 107 saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + O +

(ESC) aqueous 40 + + + + + + + O - +
60 O + + + + + + +
80 + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Potassium borate K3BO3 10%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Potassium bromate KBrO3 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + O + + + + + + +
80 + + + + + O +
100 + + + O +
120 +
140

Potassium bromide KBr all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + O + +
100 + + O O +
120 +
140

Potassium carbonate K2CO3 20 + + + + + O +

(potash) 40 + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

Potassium chlorate (ESC) K ClO3 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + O + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + - + + O O +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + O
100 +
120
140

2.56 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Potassium chloride KCl all, aqueous 20 + + -+ + + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 + + +
120 +
140

Potassium chromate (ESC) K2CrO4 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + O + +
60 + + + + + + - O O
80 +
100 +
120
140

Potassium cyanide KCN cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + O + + +
60 + + + + + O + - + O +
80 + + + + - +
100
120
140

Potassium dichromate K2Cr2O7 saturated 20 + + + + + +

40 + + + +
60 + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Potassium fluoride KF saturated 20 + + + + + +

40 + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80 + + +
100 +
120
140

Potassium K4[Fe(CN)6].3H2O 20 + + + + + + +
Hexacyanoferrate -(II) 40 + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80 + + +
100 +
120
140

Potassium K3[Fe(CN)6]. 20 + + + + + + +
hexacyanoferrate -(III) 40 + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80 + + +
100 +
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.57

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Potassium hydrogen KHCO3 saturated 20 + + - + + + + +
carbonate 40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

Potassium hydrogen KHSO4 saturated 20 + + + + +

sulphate 40 + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80 + + +
100
120
140

Potassium Hydroxide see Caustic potash

Potassium iodide KJ cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + O O +
60 + + + + + + + - - +
80 + + +
100 +
120
140

Potassium nitrate KNO3 50%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Potassium nitrite KNO2 20 +

40 +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Potassium perchlorate KClO4 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + +

(ESC) aqueous 40 + + + + O O +
60 O + + + +
80 + + + O
100
120
140

Potassium Permanganate KMnO4 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + O O +

(ESC) aqueous 40 + + + + + + - - +
60 O O + + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

2.58 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
-
Potassium persulphate K2S2O8 all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + - + +
(ESC) 40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + +
80 + + O O
100 +
120
140

Potassium phosphate KH2PO4 and all, aqueous 20 + + O + + + + + + + +

K2H PO4 40 + + + + + + + O O +
60 O + + + + + - - +
80 + + + + O
100 +
120
140

Potassium sulphate K2SO4 all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 + + +
100 + +
120
140

Potassium sulphide K2S saturated 20 + + + + O +

40 + + + + O +
60 + + + + O +
80 + + +
100
120
140

Potassium sulphite K2SO3 saturated 20 + + + + +

40 + + + +
60 + + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Potassium tartrate C4H4K2O6 20 + + + + +

40 + + + + +
60 + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Potassiumhydrogensulfite KHSO3 20 + + +
40 + + +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.59

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Potassiumhypochlorite KOCl 20 + O - + + O + O
40
60
80
100
120
140

Potassiumperoxodisulfate K2S2O8 saturated 20 + +

40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100
120
140

Propane (G) C3H8 -42 technically pure, 20 + - - + + + - + + - -

liquid 40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Propane (G) H3C-CH2-CH3 technically pure, 20 + + - + + + - + + + O

gaseous 40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Propanol, n- and iso- C3H7OH 97 technically pure 20 + - - + + + + + + + +

(ESC) bzw. 40 O + + + + + O + O
82 60 O + + + + - + O
80 O
100
120
140

Propargyl alcohol (ESC) CH¨C-CH2-OH 114 7%, aqueous 20 + - - + + + + + + + +

40 + + + O + + + + +
60 + + + O + + O O
80
100
120
140

Propionic acid (ESC) CH3CH2COOH 141 50%, aqueous 20 + O - + + + + + - O O

40 + + + + + + - -
60 O + + + O
80
100
120
140

2.60 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Propionic acid (ESC) H3C-CH2-COOH 141 technically pure 20 + O -- + + + + + - - -
40 O O O + O +
60 O O + +
80 O
100
120
140

Propylene glycol (ESC) C3H8O2 188 technically pure 20 + - O + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + O + +
60 + + + + O - +
80
100
120
140

Propylene oxide C3H6O 35 technically pure 20 O - + + + O - - - -

40 O
60
80
100
120
140

Pyridine C5H5N 115 technically pure 20 - - - + O + O - - - -

40 O O -
60 O O
80
100
120
140

Pyrogallol C6H3(OH)3 100% 20 + +

40 +
60
80
100
120
140

Ramsit fabric usual commercial 20 + + + + + + + + +

waterproofing agents 40 + +
60 + +
80
100
120
140

Salicylic acid C6H4(OH)COOH saturated 20 + + O + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + +
60 + + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Sea water see Brine

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.61

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
-
Silicic acid Si(OH)4 20 + + + + + +
40 + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Silicone oil 20 + + + + + + + + + + +
40 O + + + + + + + + +
60 - + + + + + + O
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Silver Cyanide AgCN saturated 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80
100
120
140

Silver salts AgNO3, AgCN, AgCl cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + +
100 +
120
140

Soap solution (ESC) all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Sodium acetate CH3COONa all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + - + + O

40 + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 + + +
100 + O
120
140

Sodium aluminium sulfate 20 + + +

40 + + +
60 + + +
80 +
100
120
140

2.62 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Sodium arsenite Na3 AsO3 saturated 20 + + - + + +
40 + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

Sodium benzoate C6H5-COONa cold saturated, 20 + + - + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + O + + + +
60 O + + + + + O
80 + + O
100 O
120
140

Sodium bicarbonate NaHCO3 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 +
120
140

Sodium bisulphate NaHSO4 10%, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + O + O + +
60 O + + + + + + - O
80 + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Sodium bisulphite NaHSO3 all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + O O + +

40 O + + + + O - - + +
60 - + + + + - O +
80 + - O
100 +
120
140

Sodium borate Na3BO3 saturated 20 + + + + + +

40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

Sodium bromate NaBrO3 all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + +

40 O + O O + + O + +
60 + + - O +
80 +
100 +
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.63

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Sodium bromide NaBr all, aqueous 20 + + -+ + + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + + O + +
60 O + + + + + + O O
80 + + + +
100 +
120 +
140

Sodium carbonate Na2CO3 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

(soda) aqueous 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + +
100
120
140

Sodium chlorate (ESC) NaClO3 all, aqueous 20 + + + + + O + + + +

40 + + + + + + O + +
60 O + + + + + + - O +
80 + O + - O
100 -
120
140

Sodium chloride NaCl all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 + +
120
140

Sodium chlorite (ESC) NaClO2 diluted, aqueous 20 O + + + + + - O +

40 + O O O + - +
60 + O + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Sodium chromate (ESC) Na2CrO4 diluted, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + O + +
60 O + + + + - O O
80 +
100 +
120
140

Sodium cyanide NaCN 20 + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

2.64 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Sodium dichromate Na2Cs2O7 20 O + - + + + +
40 + + + +
60 + +
80 +
100
120
140

Sodium disulphite Na2S2O5 all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + O + +

40 + + + + - + +
60 O + + + + + O
80 +
100 +
120
140

Sodium dithionite hyposulphite up to 10%,

aqueous

Sodium fluoride NaF cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + O + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Sodium NaHCO3 20 + + + + + + + + + +
hydrogencarbonate 40 + + + + + + + + + +
(sodium bicarbonate) 60 + + + + + + + + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

Sodium hydrogensulfate NaHSO4 20 + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + +
100 +
120
140

Sodium hydrogensulfite NaHSO3 20 + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 + + +
100 +
120
140

Sodium Hydroxide see Caustic Soda

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.65

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching lye NaOCl 12,5% active 20 + + - O O O + + - - +
(ESC) stabilized by NaOH chlorine, aqueous 40 + + - -
60 O
80
100
120
140

Sodium iodide NaJ all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + O + O
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Sodium nitrate NaNO3 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120 +
140

Sodium nitrite NaNO2 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + O + +
60 + + + + + + - + +
80 + + +
100 +
120 +
140

Sodium oxalate Na2C2O4 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + +
60 O + O
80
100
120
140

Sodium perborate NaBO3 4H2O saturated 20 + + + + + + +

40 + + +
60 + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Sodium perchlorate NaClO4 saturated 20 + + + + + +

40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100
120
140

2.66 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Sodium persulphate (ESC) Na2S2O8 cold saturated, 20 + - + + + + + - + +
aqueous 40 + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + +
80 + O O
100 +
120
140

Sodium phosphate Na3PO4 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 + + O
100 + -
120
140

Sodium silicate Na2SiO3 all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + O + + + + +
80 + -
100
120
140

Sodium sulfate 20 + + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 + +
120
140

Sodium sulphate Na2SO4 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + O + + + +
80 + + +
100 +
120 +
140

Sodium sulphide Na2S cold saturated, 20 + + + + + O + + + - +

aqueous 40 + + + + + O + + +
60 O + + + + O + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

Sodium sulphite Na2SO3 cold saturated, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

aqueous 40 + + + + + + + O + +
60 O + + + + + + - O +
80 + + +
100 +
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.67

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Sodium thiosulphate Na2S2O3 cold saturated, 20 + + -+ + + + + + + + +
aqueous 40 O + +
60 - O O
80
100
120
140

Sodiumtetraborate Na2B4O7 20 + + + + + + + +
(Borax) 40 + + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

Spinning bath acids 100 mg CS2/l 20 + + + + + - - O

containing carbon 40 + +
disulphide (ESC) 60
80
100
120
140

Spinning bath acids 700 mg CS2/l 20 - + + + - + - - -

containing carbon 40 +
disulphide (ESC) 60
80
100
120
140

Spinning bath acids 200 mg CS2/l 20 O + + + - + - - -

containing carbon 40 +
disulphide (ESC) 60
80
100
120
140

Stannous chloride Tin II chloride cold saturated,

aqueous

Stannous chloride SnCl4 cold saturated, 20 + +

- Tin IV chloride aqueous 40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100
120
140

2.68 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Starch solution (C6H10O5)n all, aqueous 20 + + -+ + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Starch syrup (C6H10O5)n usual commercial 20 + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + + + + +
100 + + + + + +
120
140

Stearic acid (ESC) C17H35COOH Fp., technically pure 20 + O + + + + + + + O

69 40 + + + + + + + O
60 + O O + O O O O -
80 +
100 +
120 +
140

Styrene H5C6-CH=CH2 20 - - - + +
40
60
80
100
120
140

Succinic acid HOOC-CH2-CH2-COOH Fp., aqueous, all 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

185 40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + +
80 +
100
120
140

Sugar syrup usual commercial 20 + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + O + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Sulfur S Fp., technically pure 20 O O - + + + + + - + +

119 40 - + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 +
120 +
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.69

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Sulfur dioxide (G) SO2 -10 technically pure, 20 + + -- + + O + + - - O
anhydrous 40 + + + + O O O -
60 + + + + - -
80
100
120
140

Sulfur dioxide (G) SO2 technically pure, 20 - - - - - - - O - - O

moist 40
60
80
100
120
140

Sulfur dioxide (G) SO2 all, moist 20 + + - + + + + + - - O

40 + + + + O O O -
60 O + + - - -
80
100
120
140

Sulfur trioxide (G) SO3 20 - - - - - - - - - - -

40
60
80
100
120
140

Sulfuric acid H2SO4+Cl2 60% 20 +

saturated by Chlorine 40 +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Sulfuric acid H2SO4 120 up to 40%, 20 + + + + + + + O + +

(see note 2.3.1 on jointing) aqueous 40 + + O + + + + + - O +
60 O + + + + + + O
80 + + O O O
100 + - - -
120 +
140

Sulfuric acid H2SO4 140 up to 60%, 20 + + - + + + + + - - +

(see note 2.3.1 on jointing) aqueous 40 + + + O + + + O
(ESC) 60 + + + - + O + O
80 + + - O -
100 +
120 +
140

2.70 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Sulfuric acid H2SO4 96%, aqueous 20 + + -- - - + - + - - -
(see note 2.3.1 on jointing) 40 + + + +
(ESC) 60 O + -
80
100
120
140

Sulfuric acid H2SO4 97% 20 + + - - - O - + - - -

(see note 2.3.1 on jointing) 40 +
(ESC) 60
80
100
120
140

Sulfuric acid H2SO4 250 90%, aqueous 20 + + - O O + - + - - -

(see note 2.3.1 on jointing) 40 + + + +
(ESC) 60 + +
80 +
100 O
120 O
140

Sulfuric acid H2SO4 195 up to 80%, 20 + + - + + + O + - - +

(see note 2.3.1 on jointing) aqueous 40 + + + + + O + O
(ESC) 60 + + O O + - O -
80 + + -
100 +
120 O
140

Sulfuric acid H2SO4 340 98% 20 + + - - - - - O - - -

(see note 2.3.1 on jointing) 40 O +
(ESC) 60 O
80
100
120
140

Sulfurous acid H2SO3 saturated, 20 + + O + + + + + - - O

aqueous 40 + + + + + + - + O
60 O + + + O -
80 + -
100 +
120
140

Sulfuryl chloride SO2Cl2 69 technically pure 20 - - - - - O + - O +

40
60
80
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.71

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Surfactants (ESC) up to 5%, aqueous 20 O - -- + + + + + + + +
40 O O O
60 O O O
80 O
100
120
140

Tallow (ESC) technically pure 20 + - - + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Tannic acid (ESC) all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + +
60 + + +
80
100
120
140

Tanning extracts form usual commercial 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

plants (ESC) 40 + +
60
80
100
120
140

Tartaric acid HO2C-CH(OH)-CH(OH)-CO2H all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + O + +
80 +
100 +
120 +
140

Tetrachlorethylene Cl2C-CCl2 121 20 - - - - - + - +

see Perchloroethylene 40
60
80
100
120
140

Tetrachloroethane Cl2CH-CHCl2 146 technically pure 20 - - - O O + - O - - -

40 +
60 O
80
100
120
140

2.72 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Tetraethylene lead (ESC) (C2H5)4Pb technically pure 20 + + -- + + + O + + O +
40 +
60 +
80 +
100 +
120 +
140

Tetrahydrofurane C4H8O 66 technically pure 20 - - - O O - O - - - -

40
60
80
100
120
140

Tetrahydronaphthalene Teralin 207 technically pure

Thionyl chloride SOCl2 79 technically pure 20 - - - - - - O + - - -

40
60
80
100
120
140

Tin (IV) -chloride 20 + + + + +

40 + + + + +
60 + + + + +
80 + + +
100 +
120
140

Tin-(II)-chloride SnCl2 20 + +
40 + +
60 + +
80 +
100
120
140

Toluene C6H5-CH3 111 technically pure 20 - - - O O + - + - - -

40
60
80
100
120
140

Triacetin (Glycerol CaH14O6 20 - - - + + + +

acetate) 40 +
(Glycerintriacetat) 60
80
100
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.73

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
-
Tributyl phosphate (C4H9)3PO4 289 technically pure 20 - - - + + + + - - - -
40 + +
60 + +
80
100
120
140

Trichloroacetic acid Cl3C-COOH 196 technically pure 20 O - - + + O O - - - -

40 O +
60 - O
80
100
120
140

Trichloroacetic acid Cl3-C-COOH 50%, aqueous 20 + - - + + + O - - - -

40 O + + +
60 + O O
80 -
100
120
140

Trichloroethane Methylchloroform 74 technically pure

Trichloroethylene Cl2C=CHCl 87 technically pure 20 - - - - O + - + - - -

40 +
60 +
80 O
100
120
140

Trichloromethane Chloroform 61 100%

Tricresyl phosphate (ESC) H3C-C6H5-O)3PO4 technically pure 20 - - - + + + - O - -

40 + -
60 + O
80
100
120
140

Triethanolamine (ESC) N(CH2-CH2-OH)3 m.p. technically pure 20 O - - + + + O - O - -

21 40 +
60
80
100
120
140

2.74 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Triethylamine (ESC) N(CH2-CH3)3 89 technically pure 20 - - -- + + O - - - - -
40 -
60
80
100
120
140

Trifluoro acetic acid (ESC) F3C-COOH up to 50% 20 - - - + + + O - - - -

40 O
60
80
100
120
140

Trioctyl phosphate (ESC) (C8H17)3 PO4 technically pure 20 - - - + + O + - O - -

40 + O
60
80
100
120
140

Turpentine oil (ESC) technically pure 20 + - - O - + - + O - -

40 O O +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Urea (ESC) H2N-CO-NH2 Fp., up to 30%, 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

133 aqueous 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 O +
100 O
120
140

Urine 20 + + + + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + + + + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Vaseline technically pure 20 O O - + O + - + + - -

40 - + + +
60 - - + + +
80 + + +
100 + + +
120 + +
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.75

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Vaseline oil 20 -
see paraffin oil 40
60
80
100
120
140

Vegetable oils 20 O - - + + + - + + O O
40 +
60 +
80
100
120
140

Vegetable oils and fats 20 + O - + + + - + + O O

(ESC) 40 O O + + + + O O
60 O + + + - -
80 +
100 +
120
140

Vinegar 20
(see Wine vinegar) 40
60
80
100
120
140

Vinyl acetate CH2=CHOOCCH3 73 technically pure 20 - - - + + + + - - - -

40 + -
60 O
80
100
120
140

Vinyl chloride (G) CH2=CHCl -14 technically pure 20 - - - - - + - + - -

40 +
60
80
100
120
140

Viscose spinning solution 20 + - - + + + + - O +

40 + + + + + + O +
60 + + + + + + - +
80
100
120
140

2.76 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Waste gases containing - 20 + + - + + + + + + + +
Alkaline 40 + + + + O + + + + +
60 + + + + - + + + + O
80 + + + O -
100 -
120
140

Waste gases containing - all 20 + + + + + + + + + +

Carbon oxides 40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Waste gases containing - all 20 + + + + + + + O + +

Hydrochloric acid 40 + + + + + + + - + +
60 + + + O + + + + +
80 + + O + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Waste gases containing - traces 20 + + + + + + + + + +

Hydrogen fluoride (ESC) 40 + + + + + + + O + +
60 + + + + + O + - O +
80 + + +
100 +
120
140

Waste gases containing - traces 20 + + + + + + + O + +

Nitrous gases 40 + + + + + + + - + +
60 + + + O + + + O +
80 + + O + O
100 + O
120
140

Waste gases containing - traces 20 + + + + + + + O + +

Sulphur dioxide 40 + + + + + + + - + +
60 + + + + + + + + +
80 + + + + + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Waste gases containing - traces 20 + + + + + + + O + +

Sulphur trioxide (ESC) 40 + + + + + + + - + +
60 + + + O + + + + +
80 + + O +
100 +
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.77

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Waste gases containing - all 20 + + - + + + + + O + +
Sulphuric acid 40 + + + + + + + - + +
60 + + + + + + + + +
80 + O + O + +
100 + +
120 +
140

Water H2O 100 20 + + + + + + + + + +

- distilled 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
- deionised 60 + + + + + + O + + + +
80 + + + - + + +
100 + + + +
120 + +
140

Water, condensed 20 + + + + + + + + + +
40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 O + + + + + O + + + +
80 + + + + O +
100 +
120 +
140

Water, drinking, 20 + + + + + + + + + +
chlorinated 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + O + + + +
80 + + + O +
100 + + +
120 +
140

Water, waste water 20 + + + + + + + + + +

without organic solvent 40 + + + + + + + + + + +
and surfactants 60 + + + + + O + + + +
80 + + + + + +
100 + O
120 +
140

Wax alcohol (ESC) C31H63OH technically pure 20 + O - O O + + + + + -

40 + - - + + + + +
60 + + + + + +
80
100
120
140

Wine vinegar (ESC) usual commercial 20 + O O + + + + O - O +

40 + + + + - - O
60 + + + + -
80 + +
100 +
120
140

2.78 GEORGE FISCHER ä

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Wines, red and white usual commercial 20 + O -+ + + + + + + + +
40 + + + +
60 + + +
80 +
100 +
120
140

Xylene C6H4(CH3)2 138- technically pure 20 - - - - - + - + - - -

144 40 + O
60 O -
80 -
100
120
140

yeasts all, aqueous 20 + + + + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + + + + +
60 + + + +
80 + +
100
120
140

Zinc chloride saturated 20 + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 +
120
140

Zinc nitrate Zn(NO3)2 saturated 20 + + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 +
120
140

Zinc oxide ZnO suspension 20

40
60
80
100
120
140

Zinc phosphate Zn3(PO4)2 saturated 20 + + O + + + + +

40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + +
100 +
120
140

GEORGE FISCHER ä 2.79

Aggressive Media Chemical Resistance

Boiling point ÿC

Temperature ÿC

PVDF (SYGEF)

EPDM
CPVC

CSM
PP-H

NBR
PVC

FPM
ABS

CR
Medium Formula Concentration

PE
Zinc salts ZnCl2, ZnCO3, all, aqueous 20 + + -+ + + + + + + +
Zn(NO3)2, ZnSO4 40 + + + + + + + + O + +
60 O + + + + + + - + +
80 +
100 +
120 +
140

Zinc stearate Zn(C17H35-COO)2 suspension 20 - - - + + + + O

40 + + + +
60 + + + +
80 + +
100 +
120
140

Zinc sulfate ZnSO4 20 + + + + + + +

40 + + + + + + +
60 + + + + + + +
80 + + + + +
100 + +
120
140

1-Chloropentane C5H11Cl 20 - - -
40
60
80
100
120
140

1,1,2-Trifluoro, FCl2C-CClF2 47 technically pure 20 + - + + + + +

1,2,2-Trichloroethane 40 +
(Freon 113) (ESC) 60
80
100
120
140

2.80 GEORGE FISCHER ä