Acrylic aka PMMA Chemical Compatiblity Chart - E & F
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 |
| Eau de Javelle (Javellle Water) | D | D |
| Epoxy Adhesives | B | na |
| Essential Oils | C | D |
| Esters | D | D |
| Ethanal (Acetaldehyde) | C | D |
| Ethane Diacid | D | D |
| Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol) | D | D |
| Ethanolamine | C | D |
| Ether | D | D |
| Ethyl Acetate | D | D |
| Ethyl Acrylate | D | D |
| Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol), over 30% | D | D |
| Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol), 15-30% | C | D |
| Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol), to 15% | A | D |
| Ethyl Benzene | D | D |
| Ethyl Benzoate | D | D |
| Ethyl Bromide | D | D |
| Ethyl Butyrate | D | D |
| Ethyl Chloride | D | D |
| Ethyl Ether | D | D |
| Ethyl Lactate | C | D |
| Ethyl Methyl Ketone | D | D |
| Ethylbenzene | D | D |
| Ethylene Bromide | D | D |
| Ethylene Dibromide | D | D |
| Ethylene Chloride | D | D |
| Ethylene Chlorohydrine | D | D |
| Ethylene Glycol, aqueous (Ethane-1,2-diol) | A | A |
| Ethylene Glycol Ethyl Ether | D | D |
| Ethylene Glycol Methyl Ether | A | na |
| Ethylene Methyl Ketone | D | D |
| Ethylene Oxide Gas (EtO) | D | D |
| Ethylene Oxide Gas (EtO), dry 3% | A | A |
| Ethylenediamine (Ethane-1,2-diamine) | D | D |
| Fatty Acids | A | na |
| Ferric Chloride | B | D |
| Ferric Nitrate | A | na |
| Ferric Sulfate | B | D |
| Ferrous Chloride, 10% | A | na |
| Ferrous Chloride, aqueous 10% | A | na |
| Ferrous Sulfate | A | na |
| Fertilizer | C | D |
| Fixing Baths | D | D |
| Fluorides | D | D |
| Fluorohydric Acid | D | D |
| Fluorine Gas | D | D |
| Fluoroacetic Acid | D | D |
| Fluosilicic Acid (Hydrofluosilicic Acid) | B | D |
| Formaldehyde, aqueous 100% (Methanal) | D | D |
| Formaldehyde, aqueous 40% (Methanal) | B | C |
| Formaldehyde, aqueous 10% (Methanal) | A | B |
| Formalin (Formaldehyde) | D | D |
| Formalin, 10% (Formaldehyde) | A | B |
| Formamide | D | D |
| Formic Acid, 98-100% | D | D |
| Formic Acid, 10% | B | D |
| Formic Acid, 3% | B | D |
| Formic Acid Amide | D | D |
| Freon TF | B | na |
| Fruit Juice | A | na |
| Fuel Oil #1 | A | D |
| Fuel Oil #2 | B | D |
| Fuels with Benzene | D | D |
| Furfural | D | D |
| Furfurol Water | D | D |
| Furfuryl Aldehyde | D | D |
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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