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PVDF
The chemical resistance of any polymer is defined largely by the chemical structure of the material and the strength of the weakest link in this structure.

PVDF is often referred to by its trade name, Kynar®. It was designed primarily for applications requiring excellent chemical resistance, high levels of purity, and superior mechanical properties. PVDF is often used as a lining or protective barrier in chemical industry applications.
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Chemical Resistance Charts

	PTFE
	FEP
	PFA
	PVDF
	ECTFE
	PCTFE
	PEEK

A B C D E F G H I L M N O P S T U V W Y Z

Chemical Resistance

20^oC 60^oC 100^oC

Acetaldehyde NR NR NR

Acetic acid (10%) R R R

Acetic acid (glac./anh.) R R NR

Acetic anhydride NR NR NR

Aceto-acetic ester ND ND ND

Acetone R NR NR

Other ketones NR NR NR

Acetonitrile R ND ND

Acetylene R ND ND

Acetyl salicylic acid R R R

Acid fumes R R R

Alcohols R R R

Aliphatic esters R R R

Alkyl chlorides ND ND ND

Alum R R R

Aluminium chloride R R R

Aluminium sulphate R R R

Ammonia, anhydrous NR NR NR

Ammonia, aqueous R R ND

Ammonium chloride R R R

Amyl acetate R R NR

Aniline R R NR

Antimony trichloride R R NR

Aqua regia R R NR

Aromatic solvents R R R

Ascorbic acid R R R

Beer R R R

Benzaldehyde R NR NR

Benzene R R R

Benzoic acid R R R

Benzoyl peroxide ND ND ND

Boric acid R R R

Brines, saturated R R R

Bromide (K) solution R R R

Bromine R R R

Bromine liquid, tech. R R R

Bromine water, saturated aqueous R R R

Butyl acetate R NR NR

Calcium chloride R R R

Carbon disulphide R NR NR

Carbonic acid R R R

Carbon tetrachloride R R R

Caustic soda & potash R R NR

Cellulose paint ND ND ND

Chlorates of Na, K, Ba R R R

Chlorine, dry R R R

Chlorine, wet R R R

Chlorides of Na, K, Ba R R R

Chloroacetic acid R R NR

Chlorobenzene R R NR

Chloroform R R NR

Chlorosulphonic acid NR NR NR

Chromic acid (80%) R R NR

Citric acid R R R

Copper salts (most) R R R

Cresylic acids (50%) R R R

Cyclohexane R R R

Detergents, synthetic R R R

Emulsifiers, concentrated R R R

Esters R R NR

Ether R R R

Fatty acids (>C6) R R R

Ferric chloride R R R

Ferrous sulphate R R R

Fluorinated refrigerants R R R

Fluorine, dry NR NR NR

Flourine, wet NR NR NR

Fluorosilic acid R R R

Formaldehyde (40%) R R R

Formic acid R R R

Fruit juices R R R

Gelatine R R R

Glycerine R R R

Glycols R R R

Glycol, ethylene R R R

Glycolic acid R R R

Hexamethylene diamine ND ND ND

Hexamine R NR NR

Hydrazine R NR NR

Hydrobromic acid (50%) R R R

Hydrochloric acid (10%) R R R

Hydrochloric acid (conc.) R R R

Hydrocyanic acid R R R

Hydrofluoric acid (40%) R R R

Hydrofluoric acid (75%) R R R

Hydrogen peroxide (30%) R R R

Hydrogen peroxide (30 - 90%) R R R

Hydrogen sulphide R R R

Hypochlorites R R R

Hypochlorites (Na 12-14%) R R R

Iso-butyl-acetate R NR NR

Lactic acid (90%) R R R

Lead acetate R R R

Lead perchlorate ND ND ND

Lime (CaO) R R R

Maleic acid R R R

Manganate, potassium (K) R R R

Meat juices R R R

Mercuric chloride R R R

Mercury R R R

Methanol R R R

Methylene chloride R R NR

Milk products R R R

Moist air R R R

Molasses R R R

Monoethanolamine R NR NR

Naptha R R R

Napthalene R R R

Nickel salts R R R

Nitrates of Na, K and NH3 R R R

Nitric acid (<25%) R R R

Nitric acid (50%) R R R

Nitric acid (90%) R NR NR

Nitric acid (fuming) R NR NR

Nitrite (Na) R R R

Nitrobenzene R NR NR

Oils, diesel R R R

Oils, essential R R R

Oils, lubricating + aromatic additives R R R

Oils, mineral R R R

Oils, vegetable and animal R R R

Oxalic acid R R R

Ozone NR NR NR

Paraffin wax R R R

Perchloric acid R R R

Petroleum spirits R R R

Phenol R NR NR

Phosphoric acid (20%) R R R

Phosphoric acid (50%) R R R

Phosphoric acid (95%) R R R

Phosphorous chlorides R NR NR

Phosphorous pentoxide R R R

Phthalic acid R R R

Picric acid R R R

Pyridine R NR NR

Salicyl aldehyde ND ND ND

Sea water R R R

Silicic acid R R R

Silicone fluids R R R

Silver nitrate R R R

Sodium carbonate R R R

Sodium peroxide R R R

Sodium silicate R R R

Sodium sulphide R R R

Stannic chloride R R R

Starch R R R

Sugar, syrups & jams R R R

Sulphamic acid R R R

Sulphates (Na, K, Mg, Ca) R R R

Sulphites R R R

Sulphonic acids R R R

Sulphur R R R

Sulphur dioxide, dry NR NR NR

Sulphur dioxide, wet NR NR NR

Sulphur dioxide (96%) R R ND

Sulphur trioxide NR NR NR

Sulphuric acid (<50%) R R R

Sulphuric acid (70%) R R R

Sulphuric acid (95%) R R NR

Sulphuric acid, fuming NR NR NR

Sulphur chlorides NR NR NR

Tallow R R R

Tannic acid (10%) R R R

Tartaric acid R R R

Trichlorethylene R R NR

Urea (30%) R R R

Vinegar R R R

Water, distilled. R R R

Water, soft R R R

Water, hard R R R

Wetting agents (<5%) R R R

Yeast R R R

Zinc chloride R R R

Chart Codes

R	= Resistant
LR	= Limited Resistance
NR	= Not Recommended
ND	= No Data



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