Note: 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. This linear aromatic polymer is semi-crystalline and is widely regarded as the highest performance thermoplastic material currently available. PEEK™ polymer is widely regarded as a material with superb chemical resistance. These tables provide general guidance for use with PEEK polymer and compounds. It has been shown that the performance of a component can depend on factors such as residual molding stresses and crystallinity level. Application-specific chemical resistance testing is essential for all components. For more information concerning PEEK click here. The information in the Zeus eNewsletter, website, catalog, and other sources present and discuss generally accepted properties for non-pigmented virgin polymer resins from which ZEUS fabricates its line of extruded products. Actual properties may change due to processing method, resin grade, extruded dimensions, and other variables. It is the end user's responsibility to fully evaluate and test the fitness of the product for their specific application. Additional technical support is available by contacting a Zeus technical account manager at: (toll free) 1-800-526-3842 or 1-803-268-9500.
Chemical
Resistance
20ºC/68ºF
60ºC/140ºF
100ºC/212ºF
Acetaldehyde
NR
R
Acetic acid (10%)
Acetic acid (glac./anh.)
Acetic anhydride
ND
Aceto-acetic ester
Acetone
Other ketones
Acetonitrile
Acetylene
Acetyl salicylic acid
Acid fumes
Alcohols
Aliphatic esters
Alkyl chlorides
Alum
Aluminium chloride
Aluminium sulphate
Ammonia, anhydrous
Ammonia, aqueous
Ammonium chloride
Amyl acetate
Aniline
Antimony trichloride
Aqua regia
Aromatic solvents
Ascorbic acid
Beer
Benzaldehyde
Benzene
Benzoic acid
Benzoyl peroxide
Boric acid
Brines, saturated
Bromide (K) solution
Bromine
Bromine liquid, tech.
Bromine water, saturated aqueous
Butyl acetate
Calcium chloride
Carbon disulphide
Carbonic acid
Carbon tetrachloride
Caustic soda & potash
Cellulose paint
Chlorates of Na, K, Ba
Chlorine, dry
Chlorine, wet
Chlorides of Na, K, Ba
Chloroacetic acid
Chlorobenzene
Chloroform
Chlorosulphonic acid
Chromic acid (80%)
Citric acid
Copper salts (most)
Cresylic acids (50%)
Cyclohexane
Detergents, synthetic
Emulsifiers, concentrated
Esters
Ether
Fatty acids (>C6)
Ferric chloride
Ferrous sulphate
Fluorinated refrigerants
Fluorine, dry
Flourine, wet
Fluorosilic acid
Formaldehyde (40%)
Formic acid
Fruit juices
Gelatine
Glycerine
Glycols
Glycol, ethylene
Glycolic acid
Hexamethylene diamine
Hexamine
Hydrazine
Hydrobromic acid (50%)
Hydrochloric acid (10%)
Hydrochloric acid (conc.)
Hydrocyanic acid
Hydrofluoric acid (40%)
Hydrofluoric acid (75%)
Hydrogen peroxide (30%)
Hydrogen peroxide (30 - 90%)
Hydrogen sulphide
Hypochlorites
Hypochlorites (Na 12-14%)
Iso-butyl-acetate
Lactic acid (90%)
Lead acetate
Lead perchlorate
Lime (CaO)
Maleic acid
Manganate, potassium (K)
Meat juices
Mercuric chloride
Mercury
Methanol
Methylene chloride
Milk products
Moist air
Molasses
Monoethanolamine
Naptha
Napthalene
Nickel salts
Nitrates of Na, K and NH3
Nitric acid (<25%)
Nitric acid (50%)
Nitric acid (90%)
Nitric acid (fuming)
Nitrite (Na)
Nitrobenzene
Oils, diesel
Oils, essential
Oils, lubricating + aromatic additives
Oils, mineral
Oils, vegetable and animal
Oxalic acid
Ozone
Paraffin wax
Perchloric acid
Petroleum spirits
Phenol
Phosphoric acid (20%)
Phosphoric acid (50%)
Phosphoric acid (95%)
Phosphorous chlorides
Phosphorous pentoxide
Phthalic acid
Picric acid
Pyridine
Salicyl aldehyde
Sea water
Silicic acid
Silicone fluids
Silver nitrate
Sodium carbonate
Sodium peroxide
Sodium silicate
Sodium sulphide
Stannic chloride
Starch
Sugar, syrups & jams
Sulphamic acid
Sulphates (Na, K, Mg, Ca)
Sulphites
Sulphonic acids
Sulphur
Sulphur dioxide, dry
Sulphur dioxide, wet
Sulphur dioxide (96%)
Sulphur trioxide
Sulphuric acid (<50%)
Sulphuric acid (70%)
Sulphuric acid (95%)
Sulphuric acid, fuming
Sulphur chlorides
Tallow
Tannic acid (10%)
Tartaric acid
Trichlorethylene
Urea (30%)
Vinegar
Water, distilled.
Water, soft
Water, hard
Wetting agents (<5%)
Yeast
Zinc chloride
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