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 Gallic Acid, 5% A na Gasoline, aromatic D D Gasoline, high test (high octane) D D Gasoline, leaded D D Gasoline, unleaded D D Gelatin C D Glauber’s Salt A na Glucose A na Glue B D Glutaraldehyde B na Glycerine A na Glycerol (Clycerol) A A Glycine C D Glycocoll C D Glycol A D Glycolic Acid C D Grape Sugar A na Grease and Oil A na Gypsum D D Heating Oil C D Heptane C D Hexadecanol A na Hexafluorosilicic Acid C D Hexane C C Hexane Diacid D D Hexanoic Acid A na Hexanol A na Hexyl Alcohol (1-Hexanol) C D Honey A na Hydraulic Brake Fluid D D Hydrazine Hydrate C D Hydrobromic Acid, 69% D D Hydrocarbons, aliphatic D D Hydrocarbons, aromatic D D Hydrocarbons, halogenated D D Hydrochloric Acid, 35% C D Hydrochloric Acid, 25% C D Hydrochloric Acid, 20% C D Hydrochloric Acid, 10% C D Hydrochloric Acid, 5% A D Hydrofluoric Acid, 70% D D Hydrofluoric Acid, 48% C D Hydrofluoric Acid, 40% C D Hydrofluoric Acid, to 20% A D Hydrogen Peroxide, 90% D D Hydrogen Peroxide, 40% C D Hydrogen Peroxide, 35% C D Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% C D Hydrogen Peroxide, 3% A na Hydrogen Sulphide, aqueous A D Hydrogen Sulphide, gas A D Hydroquinone A na Hydrosulfide D D Hydroxyacetic Acid C D Hydroxybenzoic Acid A na Hypochlorite, aqueous 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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