Chemical Resistance Information


CHEMICAL RESISTANCE INFORMATION

CHEMICAL CLASS	CHEMICAL EFFECT	PRIMARY CONTAINMENT (LONG TERM CONTACT)		SECONDARY CONTAINMENT (SHORT TERM CONTACT)
		HDPE	LLDPE	HDPE	LLDPE

CARBOXYLIC ACID	1
- Unsubstituted (e.g. Acetic acid)		B	C	A	C
- Substituted (e.g. Lactic acid)		A	B	A	A
- Aromatic (e.g. Benzoic acid)		A	B	A	A

ALDEHYDES	3
- Aliphatic (e.g. Acetaldehyde)		B	C	B	C
- Hetrocyclic (e.g. Furfural)		C	C	B	C

AMINE	3
- Primary (e.g. Ethylamine)		B	C	B	C
- Secondary (e.g. Diethylamine)		C	C	B	C
- Aromatic (e.g. Aniline)		B	C	B	C

CYANIDES (e.g. Sodium Cyanide)	1	A	A	A	A

ESTER (e.g. Ethyl acetate)	3	B	C	B	C

ETHER (e.g. Ethyl ether)		C	C	B	C

HYDROCARBONS	3
- Aliphatic (e.g. Hexane)		C	C	B	C
- Aromatic (e.g. Benzene)		C	C	B	C
- Mixed (e.g. Crude oil)		C	C	B	C

HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS	3
- Aliphatic (e.g. Dichloroethane) +A4		C	C	B	C
- Aromatic (e.g. Chlorobenzene)		C	C	B	C

ALCOHOLS	1
- Aliphatic (e.g. Ethyl alcohol)		A	A	A	A
- Aromatic (e.g. Phenol)		A	C	A	B

INORGANIC ACID
- Non-Oxidizers (e.g. Hydrocloric acid)	1	A	A	A	A
- Oxidizers (e.g. Nitric Acid)	2	C	C	B	C

INORGANIC BASES (e.g. Sodium hydroxide)	1	A	A	A	A

SALTS (e.g. Calcium chloride)	1	A	A	A	A

METALS (e.g. Cadmium)	1	A	A	A	A

KETONES (e.g. Methyl ethyl ketone)	3	C	C	B	C

OXIDIZERS (e.g. Hydrogen Peroxide)	2	C	C	C	C

Chemical effect (see discussion on Chemical Resistance) No Effect--Most chemicals of this class have no or minor effect. Oxidizer--Chemicals of this class will cause irreversible degradaton. Plasticizer--Chemicals of this class will cause a reversible change in physical properties. Chart Rating Most chemicals of this class have little or no effect on the liner. Recommended regardless of concentration or temperature (below 150° F). Chemicals of this class will effect the liner to various degrees. Recommendations are based on the specific chemical, concentration and temperature. Consult with an engineer. Chemicals of this class at high concentrations will have significant effect on the physical properties of the liner. Generally not recommended but may be acceptable at low concentrations and with special design considerations. Consult with an engineer. This data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a warranty or guarantee. Poly-Flex, Inc. assumes no responsibility in connection with the use of this data.