Chemical | Teflon(R) (PTFE) | PCTFE/PFA | PEEK*1 | Vespel(R) | PPS |
Acetone | A | A | A | A | A |
Ammonia | A | A | A | B to C | A |
Hydrochloric acid | A | A | B | B to C | B |
Hydrofluoric acid | A | A | C | B to C | B |
Hydrogen peroxide | A | A | A | B to C | B |
Isopropyl alcohol | A | A | A | A | A |
Nitric acid | A | A | B to C | B to C | B |
Sodium hydroxide | A | A | A | B to C | A |
Sulphuric acid | A | A | C | B to C | B |
Chemical | Conductive Nylon*2 | SUS | Silicone Rubber*3 | Viton(R) Rubber*4 |
Acetone | A | A | B | C |
Ammonia | B to C | A | C | B to C |
Hydrochloric acid | B to C | C | B to C | A |
Hydrofluoric acid | B to C | B to C | C | A to B |
Hydrogen peroxide | B to C | A to B | B | A |
Isopropyl alcohol | A | A | A | A |
Nitric acid | B to C | A to B | B to C | A |
Sodium hydroxide | B to C | B | B to C | B to C |
Sulphuric acid | B to C | C | C | A to B |
A: Good |
B: Fair |
C: Not Recommended |
The information presented on this chart is only intended as a reference. Chemical compatibility is affected by length of exposure, temperature, pressure, concentration, etc. We recommend that the effect of the individual chemical is tested before use. |
*1Conductive PEEK has similar properties to PEEK. |
*2Conductive MC Nylon has similar properties to Conductive Nylon. |
*3Conductive Silicone Rubber has similar properties to Silicone Rubber. |
*4Conductive Viton(R) Rubber has similar properties to Viton(R) Rubber. |