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Chemical resistance

Substance

Resistance of polycarbonate (PC) and polycarbonate / acrylic-styrene-acrylate (PC/ASA) to immersion at room temperature

Hydrocarbons

Premium petrol

U

Diesel fuel / heating oil

L

White spirit

L

Alcohols

Ethanol (96%)

L

Isopropanol

L

Phenol

U

Glycol

L

Glycerine

L

Methanol

U

Ketones

Acetone

U

Acids

Hydrochloric acid (20%)

S

Hydrochloric acid (up to 35%)

L

Nitric acid (10%)

S

Phosphoric acid (30%)

S

Sulphuric acid (30%)

S

Citric acid (10%)

S

Acetic acid (10%)

S

Concentrated acetic acid

U

Bases

Concentrated sodium hydroxide

U

Concentrated potassium hydroxide

U

Diluted ammonia

U

Oils and fats

S

Silicone oil

S

Mineral oils

S

Salt solutions

Sodium hypochlorite

S

Cold seawater

S

Other

Laundry detergent

L

Dishwashing detergents

U

Bleach (aqueous sodium hypochlorite solution)

L

Trichloroethylene

U

Hydrogen peroxide (30%)

S

Hot water

L

Aqueous soap solution

S

S = Suitable

L = Limited

U = Unsuitable