POLYPROPYLENE Chemical Resistance Guide

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Thermoplastics: Po l y p r o p y l e n e ( P P )

Chemical Resistance Guide

Polypropylene (PP) 1st Edition

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INTRODUCTION
Thermoplastics and elastomers have outstanding resistance to a wide range of chemical reagents. The chemical resistance of plastic piping is basically a function of the thermoplastic material and the compounding components. In general, the less compounding components used the better the chemical resistance. Thermoplastic pipes with significant filler percentages may be susceptible to chemical attack where an unfilled material may be affected to a lesser degree or not at all. Some newer piping products utilize a multi-layered (composite) construction, where both thermoplastic and non-thermoplastic materials are used for the layers. Layered composite material pipe may have chemical resistance that differs from the chemical resistance of the individual material. Such resistance however, is a function both of temperatures and concentration, and there are many reagents which can be handled for limited temperature ranges and concentrations. In borderline cases, it will be found that there is limited attack, generally resulting in some swelling due to absorption. There are also many cases where some attack will occur under specific conditions, but for many such applications, the use of plastic will be justified on economic grounds when considered against alternative materials. Resistance is often affected (and frequently reduced) when handling a number of chemicals or compounds containing impurities. For this reason, when specific applications are being considered, it may be worthwhile to carry out tests using the actual product that will be encountered in service. The listing that follows does not address chemical combinations. The information is based on immersion tests on unstressed coupons, experiments and, when available, actual process experience as well as data from tests inclusive of stress from temperature and pressure. The end user should be aware of the fact that actual service conditions will affect the chemical resistance. Chemicals that do not normally affect the properties of an unstressed thermoplastic may cause completely different behavior (such as stress cracking) when under thermal or mechanical stress (such as constant internal pressure or frequent thermal or mechanical stress cycles). Chemical resistance data from immersion tests cannot be unconditionally applied to thermoplastic piping components subjected to continuous or frequent mechanical or thermal stresses. When the pipe will be subject to a continuous applied mechanical or thermal stress, or to combinations of chemicals, testing that duplicates the expected field conditions, as closely as possible, should be performed on representative samples of the pipe product to properly evaluate plastic pipe for use in this application. RATINGS Ratings are according to the product and suppliers. The absence of any class indication for any given materials, signifies the absence of data for such material(s) with respect to the specific chemical(s), temperature(s) and concentration(s). Note: Chemical resistance data is found in a laboratory setting and cannot account for all possible variables of an installed application. It is up to the design engineer or final user to use this information as guidance for a specific application design. If a material is chemically resistant to the concentrated form of a specific chemical, it should be resistant to the diluted form of that same chemical.

All Chemical Resistance data for Polypropylene (PP) contained within this manual has been provided, with written consent, by Durapipe.

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POLYPROPYLENE (PP)

All Chemical Resistance data for Polypropylene (PP) contained within this manual has been provided, with written consent, by Durapipe.
Material:
Polypropylene (PP)

Thermoplastic Pipe - Guidance for Correct Usage: Chemical resistance is affected by the following factors:
temperature fluid concentration aeration flow velocity turbulence duration of exposure pressure

Chemical Resistance and Performance Data:

Strong mineral acids Caustic and ammoniacal solutions Inorganic salt solutions Many organics Detergents Temperature range: 32F to 212F (0C to +100C)

Fire: Typical Applications:

Hot chemical applications Acid waste drainage The use of thermoplastic material to convey flammable substances may be unacceptable due to fire hazard.

Foodstuffs:
A resistant classification does not imply absolute suitability (e.g. certain foodstuffs may require gaskets to meet organoleptic requirements).

Unsuitable for Following Uses:

Strong oxidizing acids and halogens

* Note, temperatures given are for guidance only; please check before specifying

Thread Sealants:
Some adhesive thread sealants can chemically attack some plastics and must not be used. Please refer to Volume III: Acid Waste Piping Systems Technical Manual for further details.

Label Adhesive:
It is possible that label adhesives will contain stress cracking agents. We recommend that other methods are used to mark pipe or that adequate checks are made to ensure suitability.

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POLYPROPYLENE (PP)

These notes are to be read in conjunction with the Chemical Resistance tables:
1. 2. See under Allyl, Amyl, Butyl, Ethyl, Furfuryl, Methyl, or iso-Propyl These are compounds whose general formula is either (R1)2SO4(R2)2(SO4)6.24 H2O or (R1)(R2)(SO4)2. 12 H2O, where R1 represents an atom of Potassium, Sodium, Ammonium, Rubidium, Caesium, Silver, or Thallium; and R2 represents an atom of Aluminium, Iron, Chromium, Manganese or Thallium. This substance is insoluble in pure water. If conveyed aqueous it would always be in the form of a suspension. This substance decomposes in hot water. Unless suitability is indicated refer to IPEX. Substances which are generally categorised can have widely variable compositions, and therefore each needs to be tested for suitability. Refer to IPEX. This substance is only sparingly soluble in water. If conveyed aqueous it would usually be in the form of a suspension. Solutions other than sea water and aqueous Sodium chloride should be referred to IPEX for suitability tests. This substance is sparingly soluble in water, which then reacts with it. A solution of Chromium trioxide in water, often produced by the action of concentrated Sulphuric acid on Sodium dichromate.

18. Some of this group of chemicals could be very aggressive towards plastics and rubbers, but others would be quite harmless. Refer to IPEX for a specific recommendation. 19. See under either Ferrous or Ferric.

Classification
+ Resistant Likely to be resistant Unlikely to be resistant Not resistant No data available

*
O

3.

blank

4. 5.

In some instances an asterix (*) has been used where extensive usage by IPEX customers indicates suitability, but where confirmation by in-house testing is not possible. Where data is not currently available, but where samples can be supplied by potential customers, IPEX will then conduct chemical suitability tests and make recommendations accordingly.

6.

7.

8. 9.

10. This substance is explosive and would not normally be considered suitable for conveyance in plastic pipework. 11. Oils can contain variable amounts of aromatic hydrocarbons and additives. Refer to IPEX for a specific recommendation. 12. Most plasticizers are not suitable for conveyance in plastics. 13. Not for conveyance in the presence of Bromide. 14. Not for conveyance in the presence of Bromate. 15. Not for conveyance in the presence of lodide. 16. Not for conveyance in the presence of lodate. 17. The substance decomposes in cold water. Unless suitability is indicated, refer to IPEX.

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POLYPROPYLENE (PP) CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Chemical & Concentration A Acetaldehyde Acetamide 5% Acetic acid 10% Acetic acid 50% Acetic acid 80% Acetic acid glacial Acetic anhydride Acetone Acetophenone Acetyl chloride Acrylonitrile Adipic acid Alcohol
(see note 1)

Usage

20C (68F)

40C (104F)

60C (140F)

80C (176F)

100C (212F)

Usual technical Aqueous Aqueous Aqueous Aqueous Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Saturated aqueous Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous
(see note 3)

+ + + +

+ + + + + +

*
+ +

* * *
O

* * *
O

* * *
O O O

Allyl alcohol Allyl chloride Alum (s)

(see note 2)

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + +

+ + +

Aluminium chloride Aluminium fluoride Aluminium hydroxide Aluminium nitrate Aluminium oxalate
(see note 3)

Suspended aqueous Saturated aqueous Suspended aqueous Saturated aqueous Aqueous Usual commercial Usual commercial

Aluminium sulphate Ammonia 35% Sp. gr. = 0.88 Ammonia dry gas Ammonia liquid Ammonium carbonate Ammonium chloride Ammonium fluoride
(see note 4) (see note 4) (see note 4)

Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical

Ammonium hydroxide Sp. gr. = 0.88 Ammonium molybdate Ammonium nitrate Ammonium persulphate Ammonium phosphate(s) Ammonium sulphate Ammonium thiocyanate

* *
+ + + +
O O

*
+ + + +
O O

*
+ + + +
O O O O O O

n-Amyl acetate n-Amyl alcohol

Aniline Animal glue, oils + Resistant
(see note 5)

+ +

Usual commercial
O Unlikely to be Resistant

Likely to be Resistant

Not Resistant

(Blank) No data available

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POLYPROPYLENE (PP) CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Chemical & Concentration Antifreeze Aqua regia Aromatic hydrocarbons
(see note 5)

Usage Usual proprietary Saturated aqueous Usual technical Various blends

20C (68F)

40C (104F)

60C (140F)

80C (176F)

100C (212F)

Antimony trichloride

B Barium bromide Barium carbonate Barium chloride Barium hydroxide Barium sulphate Beer Benzaldehyde Benzene Benzoyl chloride Benzyl chloride Borax Boric acid Brake fluids Brine Bromine Bromine water Bromine, trace levels Butane 2-Butoxyethanol Buttermilk
(see note 5) (see note 7) (see note 6) (see note 6)

Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Aqueous Usual commercial Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Usual proprietary Usual proprietary Anhydrous liquid Saturated aqueous Aqueous, for sterilization Gaseous Usual technical Usual commercial Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical

+ + + + + + +

+ + + + + +

+ + + + + +

+ + + + +

Battery acid Sp. gr. = 1.18

O O

O O

O O

O O

+ + + +

+ + +

+ + +

+ + +

+
O O

n-Butyl acetate n-Butyl alcohol n-Butyric acid

C Cab O-Sil
(see note 3)

Suspended aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Usual industrial Saturated aqueous

+ + + + + +

+ + + + + +

+ + + + + +

+ + + + + +

Calcium bromide Calcium carbonate Calcium chloride Calcium hydroxide Calcium nitrate + Resistant
Likely to be Resistant
(see note 6) (see note 6)

O Unlikely to be Resistant

Not Resistant

(Blank) No data available

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POLYPROPYLENE (PP) CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Chemical & Concentration Calcium oxide Carbon dioxide Carbon disulphide Carbon monoxide Carbon tetrachloride Castor oil Caustic potash 20% Caustic Potash Caustic soda 20% Caustic soda Cellosolve Cellosolve acetate Chloral hydrate Chlorine gas (dry) trace levels Chlorine gas (wet) Chlorine liquid Chlorine dioxide, trace levels Chlorobenzene Chloroform Chromic acid Cider Citric acid 10% Coca-Cola Cooking salt Copper chloride(s) Copper nitrate Copper sulphate Corn oil Cottonseed oil Creosote Cresol(s) Cutting fluids Cyclohexane Cyclohexanol Cyclohexanone
(see note 5) (see note 9) (see note 6)

Usage Powder Saturated aqueous Gaseous Liquid Gaseous Usual commercial Usual commercial Aqueous Saturated aqueous Aqueous Saturated aqueous Usual commercial Usual commercial Usual technical Usual industrial Usual industrial Usual industrial Aqueous, for sterilization Usual technical Usual technical Saturated aqueous Usual commercial Aqueous Usual proprietary Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Usual commercial Usual commercial Usual commercial Usual commercial Usual industrial Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical

20C (68F) + + + + + + + + +

40C (104F) + + + +

60C (140F) + + + +

80C (176F) + + + + + + + +

100C (212F)

Calcium sulphate

*
+ + + +

*
+ + + +

+ + + + + + + + + +
O

+ +

+ +

+ +

*
+ + + +
O

*
+ + + +
O

*
+

D Dekalin + Resistant Usual technical

O O O O O

Likely to be Resistant

O Unlikely to be Resistant

Not Resistant

(Blank) No data available

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POLYPROPYLENE (PP) CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Chemical & Concentration Detergents Dextrins Dextrose Di-iso-butyl ketone Di-n-butyl phthalate Dichlorobenzene(s) 1,2-Dichloroethane 1,1-Dichloroethylene Dichloromethane 1,2-Dichloropropane Diesel Diethanolamine Diethyl ether Diethyl phthalate Dimethylformamide Di-octyl phthalate 1,4-Dioxan Drinking Water
(see note 5) (see note 5)

Usage Usual proprietary Usual industrial Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual commercial Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual commercial Usual technical Usual domestic

20C (68F)

40C (104F)

60C (140F)

80C (176F)

100C (212F)

Developers, photographic

+ +
O

+ +
O

+ +
O O

+
O O O O

+
O O

+
O O

+
O O O

+
O O O O

O O O O

E EDTA Emulsifiers
(see note 5) (see note 5)

Saturated aqueous Usual proprietary Usual industrial Usual commercial Usual commercial Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual commercial Usual commercial Proprietary mastic

Emulsions photographic 2-Ethoxyethanol 2-Ethoxyethyl acetate Ethyl acetate Ethyl acrylate Ethyl alcohol Ethyl chloride Ethyl ether Ethylene glycol Ethylene oxide Expandite PJ700

+
O

F Fatty acids
(see note 18)

Usual technical Saturated aqueous + + +

(Blank) No data available

Ferric chloride + Resistant

Likely to be Resistant

O Unlikely to be Resistant

Not Resistant

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POLYPROPYLENE (PP) CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Chemical & Concentration Ferric nitrate Ferric sulphate
(see note 4)

Usage Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Usual industrial Pure gas Aqueous Usual technical Usual technical Aqueous Aqueous Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical

20C (68F) + + + + + +

40C (104F) + + + +

60C (140F) + + + +

80C (176F)

100C (212F)

Ferrous chloride Ferrous sulphate Fixing solutions Fluorine Fluorosilicic acid 35% Flutec PP3 Formalin Formic acid 3% Formic acid 50% Formic acid 90% Fructose Furfural Furfuryl alcohol
(see note 5)

*
+ + + +

*
+ + +

G Gasoline Gelatin(e) Glucose, D or L Glycerin(e) Gypsum

(see note 6)

Usual commercial Usual commercial Saturated aqueous Usual commercial Saturated aqueous

+ + + +

+ + + +

+ + + +

n-Heptane n-Hexane
Hydrazine
(see note 10)

Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Aqueous Aqueous Aqueous Aqueous Aqueous anhydrous Gaseous 10 vols aqueous 100 vols aqueous Gaseous
O Unlikely to be Resistant

O O

O O

O O

O O

O O

Hydrazine hydrate Hydrochloric acid 10% Hydrochloric acid 30% Hydrochloric acid 37% Hydrofluoric acid 40% Hydrofluoric acid 60% Hydrofluoric acid anhydrous Hydrogen Hydrogen peroxide 3% Hydrogen peroxide 30% Hydrogen sulphide + Resistant

*
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

*
+

*
+
(Blank) No data available

Likely to be Resistant

Not Resistant

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POLYPROPYLENE (PP) CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Chemical & Concentration Hypochlorous acid 14% Usage 14% AV Chlorine 20C (68F) + 40C (104F) 60C (140F) 80C (176F) 100C (212F)

I IMS Ink
(see note 5)

Usual industrial Usual industrial Usual commercial Usual technical

Iodine, tincture of Iron salts

(see note 19)

K Kerosene Usual commercial

L Lactic acid 10% Lactic acid 75% Lanolin Latex, natural Latex, synthetic Lead acetate Lemon juice Lemonade Lime
(see note 6) (see note 5)

Aqueous Aqueous Usual commercial Unadulterated emulsion Emulsion Saturated aqueous Usual commercial Usual commercial Powder Raw or boiled

+
O

+
O O O O

+ + + + + + +

+ + + +

+ + + + + +

Linseed oil

M Magnesium carbonate Magnesium chloride Magnesium hydroxide Magnesium nitrate Magnesium sulphate Mercuric chloride Mercurous nitrate Mercury Mesityl oxide Metallic soaps Methane Methyl acetate + Resistant
(see note 6) (see note 6)

Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Metallic liquid Usual technical Suspended aqueous Landfill gas Usual technical

+ + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +

+ + + + +

Likely to be Resistant

O Unlikely to be Resistant

Not Resistant

(Blank) No data available

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POLYPROPYLENE (PP) CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Chemical & Concentration Methyl alcohol Methyl carbitol Methyl cellosolve Methyl ethyl ketone Methyl-iso-butyl ketone Methyl methacrylate Methylated spirits (industrial) Milk Mineral oil Molasses MSG
(see note 11)

Usage Usual technical Usual commercial Usual commercial Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual commercial from any animal Usual proprietary Usual commercial Saturated aqueous

20C (68F) +

40C (104F)

60C (140F)

80C (176F)

100C (212F)

*
+ + +

*
+ + +

*
+ + +

N Naphtha Nickel chloride Nickel nitrate Nickel sulphate Nitric acid, fuming Nitric acid, 10% Nitric acid, 40% Nitric acid, 50% Nitric acid, 70% Nitrobenzene Nitrotuluene Usual commercial Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Nitric acid, fuming Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical
O O O O O

+ + + +

+ + +

+ + + +

O Oleic acid Oleum Olive Oil Orange juice Oxalic acid Oxygen Ozone, trace levels Usual technical Usual technical Usual commercial Usual commercial Saturated aqueous Gaseous Aqueous, for sterilization + + + + + + + + + + +

P Paint
(see note 5)

Usual proprietary Usual technical

Likely to be Resistant
O Unlikely to be Resistant

Palmitic acid + Resistant

+
Not Resistant (Blank) No data available

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POLYPROPYLENE (PP) CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Chemical & Concentration Paraffin (Liquid) Paraffin fuel Usage Ususal technical Usual commercial Usual technical Usual proprietary Aqueous, for sterilization Usual commercial Aqueous, for sterilization Usual commercial Natural crude Boiling 30-90C Usual commercial Usual technical Saturated aqueous Usual industrial Usual proprietary Usual domestic Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous
O Unlikely to be Resistant
(see note 6)

20C (68F)

40C (104F)

60C (140F)

80C (176F)

100C (212F)

n-Pentane
Pepsi-cola Peracetic acid, trace levels Perfume Petrol Petroleum Petroleum ether Petroleum jelly Phosphoric acid 85% Plaster of Paris Plasticizers Polish Potash Potassium bicarbonate Potassium bisulphate Potassium bisulphite Potassium bromate Potassium bromide Potassium chlorate Potassium chloride Potassium cyanide Potassium dichromate Potassium ferricyanide Potassium ferrocyanide Potassium fluoride Potassium hydroxide 20% Potassium hydroxide Potassium iodate Potassium iodide Potassium nitrate Potassium permanganate Potassium persulphate Potassium sulphate Potassium sulphite + Resistant
(see note 15) (see note 16) (see note 13) (see note 14) (see note 12) (see note 5)

+ + +

Peroxyacetic acid, trace levels

*
+ +

*
+ +

*
+ + +

(see note 5)

Potable water

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

Potassium carbonate

Potassium metaborate

Likely to be Resistant

Not Resistant

(Blank) No data available

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POLYPROPYLENE (PP) CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Chemical & Concentration Potassium thiosulphate Propionic acid Usage Saturated aqueous Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical 20C (68F) + 40C (104F) + + 60C (140F) + + 80C (176F) + 100C (212F)

*
+ +

iso-Propyl alcohol
Propylene glycol Pyridine

R Rectified spirit Refrigerant 22 Usual commercial Usual commercial +

S Saltpetre Sea water Slaked lime Soda water Sodium acetate Sodium aluminate Sodium benzoate Sodium bicarbonate Sodium bisulphate Sodium bisulphite Sodium bromate Sodium bromide Sodium chlorate Sodium chloride Sodium cyanide Sodium dichromate Sodium ferrocyanide Sodium fluoride Sodium hydroxide 20% Sodium hydroxide Sodium hypochlorite 14% Sodium iodide
(see note 16) (see note 13) (see note 14) (see note 6)

Saturated aqueous From anywhere Saturated aqueous Usual commercial Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Aqueous Saturated aqueous 14% Av Chlorine Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous
Likely to be Resistant
O Unlikely to be Resistant

+ + + +

+ + +

+ + +

+ + +

* * *
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

* * *
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

* * *
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

* * *
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

Sodium carbonate

Sodium metabisulphite Sodium metaborate Sodium nitrate Sodium nitrite + Resistant

(see note 17)

Not Resistant

(Blank) No data available

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POLYPROPYLENE (PP) CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Chemical & Concentration Sodium phosphate(s) Sodium silicate Sodium sulphate Sodium sulphite di-Sodium tetraborate Sodium thiosulphate Soft soap Spindle oil
(see note 5)

Usage Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Emulsified in water Usual industrial Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Usual industrial

20C (68F) + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

40C (104F) + + + + + + + +

60C (140F) + + + + + + + +

80C (176F) + + + + + + +

100C (212F)

Stannic chloride Stannous chloride Starch Steam Stearic acid

(see note 3)

*
+ + +

*
+ + + +

Suspended aqueous Usual commercial Saturated aqueous Suspended aqueous Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Aqueous Aqueous Aqueous Aqueous Aqueous Aqueous Aqueous Usual technical Usual proprietary

Stoddard solvent Sulphamic acid Sulphur

(see note 3)

Sulphur dioxide gas (dry) Sulphur dioxide gas (wet) Sulphur dioxide liquid Sulphuric acid 10% Sulphuric acid 30% Sulphuric acid 50% Sulphuric acid 70% Sulphuric acid 90% Sulphuric acid 95% Sulphuric acid 98% Sulphuric acid, Oleum Surfactants
(see note 18)

* *
+ + + +

* *
+ + + +

T Tannin Tartaric acid 1,1,1,2,2,-Tetrachloroethane Tetrahydrofuran Tetralin Thionyl chloride Toluene Tomato Juice Transformer oil + Resistant
(see note 5)

10% Aqueous Saturated Aqueous Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual commercial Usual industrial
O Unlikely to be Resistant

+ +
O

+
O

+
O

Likely to be Resistant

Not Resistant

(Blank) No data available

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POLYPROPYLENE (PP) CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Chemical & Concentration Tri-n-butyl phosphate Trichlorobenzene(s) Trichloroethylene Tricresyl phosphate Turpentine Usage Usual technical Usual technical Usual technical Usual industrial Usual commercial
O O O O O

20C (68F)

40C (104F)

60C (140F)

80C (176F)

100C (212F)

U Urea Uric acid

(see note 3)

Saturated aqueous Suspended aqueous

+ +

+ +

+ + +

V Vaseline Vinegar Vinoleo 77/14 Vinyl acetate Usual technical Usual commercial Proprietary grease Usual industrial + +

*
+ + +

W Water Water glass Wetting agents White sprit

(see note 5)

Technical/Domestic & Ultra Pure Saturated aqueous Usual proprietary Usual commercial

+ +

+ +

+ +

X Xylene Usual technical

Y Yeast Suspended aqueous +

Z Zinc bromide 40% Zinc bromide 60% Zinc carbonate

(see note 6)

Aqueous Aqueous Saturated aqueous Aqueous Aqueous

O Unlikely to be Resistant

* *
+ + + +

Zinc chloride 40% Zinc chloride 60% + Resistant

Likely to be Resistant

* *
Not Resistant (Blank) No data available

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POLYPROPYLENE (PP) CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Chemical & Concentration Zinc nitrate Zinc oxide
(see note 6) (see note 3)

Usage Saturated aqueous Saturated aqueous Suspended aqueous Saturated aqueous

20C (68F) + + + +

40C (104F) + + + +

60C (140F) + + + +

80C (176F)

100C (212F)

+ + +

Zinc phosphate(s) Zinc sulphate

+ Resistant

Likely to be Resistant

O Unlikely to be Resistant

Not Resistant

(Blank) No data available

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IPEX Chemical Resistance Guide for PP

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About the IPEX Group of Companies

As leading suppliers of thermoplastic piping systems, the IPEX Group of Companies provides our customers with some of the largest and most comprehensive product lines. All IPEX products are backed by more than 50 years of experience. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and distribution centers across North America, we have established a reputation for product innovation, quality, end-user focus and performance. Markets served by IPEX group products are:
Electrical systems Telecommunications and utility piping systems PVC, CPVC, PP, ABS, PEX, FR-PVDF and PE pipe and fittings (1/4" to 48") Industrial process piping systems Municipal pressure and gravity piping systems Plumbing and mechanical piping systems PE Electrofusion systems for gas and water Industrial, plumbing and electrical cements Irrigation systems

This literature is published in good faith and is believed to be reliable. However it does not represent and/or warrant in any manner the information and suggestions contained in this brochure. Data presented is the result of laboratory tests and field experience. A policy of ongoing product improvement is maintained. This may result in modifications of features and/or specifications without notice.

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