Acrylic aka PMMA Chemical Compatiblity Chart - C
A little about acrylic (PMMA) thermoplastic and its chemical resistance
Acrylic (PMMA) thermoplastic is notable for its clarity, long service life and UV resistance. It is resistant to most detergents, inorganic chemicals, aliphatic hydrocarbons, fats and oils, diluted acids and concentrated alkalis at room temperature. This chart is a guide to PMMA compatibility with a wide range of chemicals found in industrial, commercial and laboratory applications.
Ratings
- A = Excellent
- B = Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration
- C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
- D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
- na - Information not available
A - B - C - D - E & F - G & H - I, J, K, & L - M & N - O & P - R & S - T & U - V, W, Y, & Z
| Chemical | 20°C 68°F | 50°C 122°F |
| Calcium Acetate | C | D |
| Calcium Bicarbonate | A | na |
| Calcium Bisulfate | A | na |
| Calcium Carbonate (Chalk, Agricultural Lime) | A | A |
| Calcium Chlorate | A | na |
| Calcium Chloride, 10% | B | B |
| Calcium Hydrate (Milk of Lime) | A | na |
| Calcium Hydrogen Carbonate | A | na |
| Calcium Hydroxide, 10% | A | A |
| Calcium Hypochlorite (Calcium Hypochloride), 10% | B | C |
| Calcium Nitrate | A | D |
| Calcium Oxide (Burnt Lime) | A | na |
| Calcium Sulfate, 10% | A | D |
| Calcium Sulfide | D | D |
| Camomile Extract | A | na |
| Camphor | C | D |
| Camphora | C | D |
| Camphoric Oil | C | D |
| Car Wash Detergent | B | na |
| Carbamide | A | na |
| Carbolic Acid (Phenols) | D | D |
| Carbon Dioxide, gas | A | na |
| Carbon Disulfide | D | D |
| Carbon Monoxide, gas | A | na |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | C | D |
| Carbonic Acid (Carbonated Water) | A | C |
| Castor Oil | A | na |
| Caustic Potash (Potassium Hydroxide), 50% | A | D |
| Caustic Potash (Potassium Hydroxide), 30% | A | na |
| Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide), ≥50% | A | D |
| Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide), 1% | A | A |
| Cellosolve | D | D |
| Cellosolve Acetate | B | na |
| Cellulose Paints | D | D |
| Cetyl Alcohol | A | na |
| Chalk (Calcium Carbonate) | A | na |
| Chloral Hydrate | D | D |
| Chloric Acid | D | D |
| Chloride vapor, dry | C | D |
| Chlorinated Hydrocarbons | D | D |
| Chlorinated Solvents | D | D |
| Chlorine Gas, dry 10% | A | A |
| Chlorine Gas, wet 10% | C | D |
| Chlorine, water solution (5-10 ppm) | A | D |
| Chlorine Dioxide, 0.5% | C | D |
| Chloroacetaldehyde | D | D |
| Chloroacetic Acid | C | D |
| Chloroacetone | D | D |
| Chlorobenzene | D | D |
| Chlorobutane | D | D |
| Chloroethane | D | D |
| Chloroethanol (2-Chloroethanol) | D | D |
| Chloroethyl Acetate | D | D |
| Chloroethylene (Vinyl Chloride) | D | D |
| Chloroform | D | D |
| Chloromethane | D | D |
| Chlorophenol | D | D |
| Chlorosulphonic Acid, aqueous 10% | D | D |
| Chlorotoluene | D | D |
| Chocolate | A | na |
| Chromic Acid, aqueous 50% | D | D |
| Chromic Acid, aqueous 20% | D | D |
| Chromic Acid, aqueous 10% | C | D |
| Chromic Anhydride | D | D |
| Chromic Sulfuric Acid | D | D |
| Chromium Trioxide | D | D |
| Chromosulfuric Acid | D | D |
| Cinnamon Oil | D | D |
| Citric Acid, aqueous 20% | C | D |
| Citric Acid, aqueous 10% | A | na |
| Clove Oil | D | na |
| Cod Liver Oil (Oleum Jecoris Aselli) | A | na |
| Coffee | A | A |
| Cooking Oil | B | na |
| Copper Chloride | A | na |
| Copper Cyanide | A | C |
| Copper Nitrate | A | na |
| Copper Sulfate | A | A |
| Copper Sulfate, aqueous 5% | A | A |
| Corn Oil | A | na |
| Cosmoline Removers | D | D |
| Cottonseed Oil | A | na |
| Cresol | D | D |
| Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) | D | D |
| Cyclohexane | C | D |
| Cyclohexanol | D | D |
| Cyclohexanone | D | D |
| Cyclohexene | D | D |
| Calcium Acetate | C | D |
| Calcium Bicarbonate | A | na |
A - B - C - D - E & F - G & H - I, J, K, & L - M & N - O & P - R & S - T & U - V, W, Y, & Z
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