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Alro Plastics Key Suppliers ................................................320

Material Tradenames ................................................... 321-325

Product Compliance ................................................... 326-329

Chemical Resistance 1 ............................................... 330-340

Chemical Resistance 2 ............................................... 342-347

Plastic Weight Charts ................................................. 348-349

Terminology ................................................................ 350-354

WARNING: These products can potentially expose you to chemicals including, 4-Dioxane, Acetaldehyde, Acrylonitrile, Bisphenol-A, Carbon Black, Chromium, Cumene, Dichloromethane, Ethyl Acrylate, Ethylbenzene, Ethylene Glycol, Formaldehyde, Glass Fibers, Hexachlorobenzene, Lead, Methanol, Nickel, Polyvinyl Chloride, Silica-crystalline, Styrene, Tetrafluoroethylene, Titanium Dioxide, and Toluene, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Key Suppliers / Manufacturers


http://www.kingplastic.com/

http://www.simona-america.com/

http://www.strongwell.com/

http://www.altuglas.com/en/

http://www.plaskolite.com/

https://www.roechling.com/

http://www.alro.com/divplastics/plasticslinks.aspx

https://www.quadrantplastics.com/na-en/home.html

https://www.ensinger-inc.com/

http://www.castnylon.com/

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Plastic Trade NamesCommon Trade Names by Plastic Material

A lot of plastic manufacturers have developed trade names for the materials they manufacture. In this section you will find the materials chemical name followed by some of the most recognized trade names and their manufacturers. This section is strictly for your reference only. Materials are listed in alphabetical order only, not by quality or popularity. While Alro Plastics does carry quite a few of these materials, we do NOT carry or have access to all of them.

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) ● Absylux® (Westlake Plastics) ● Cycolac® (General Electric) ● Magnum® (Dow Chemical) ● Novodur® (Bayer)

● Royalite® (Spartech Plastics) ● TecaranTM (Ensinger) ● Terluran® (BASF) ● Toyolac® (Toray)

Acetal Copolymer ● Acetron® GP (Mitsubishi Chemical) ● Celcon® (Celanese) ● Delrin® (DuPont resin, homopolymer) ● Pomalux® (Westlake Plastics)

● Sustarin® C (Rochling Sustaplast) ● Tecaform® (Ensinger) ● Ultraform® (BASF) ● ZLTM 900 (ZL Engineering)

Acrylic ● Acrylite® (Cyro) ● Excelon® (TPI) ● Kamax® (Rohn & Haas) ● Lucite® (Lucite International)

● Plexiglas® (Arkema Inc.) ● Polycast® (Spartech) ● Optix® (Plaskolite, Inc.) ● Zylar® (Novacor)

Corrugated Plastic Sheet ● CoroplastTM (Corplast) ● Correx® (Cordek) ● Corriflute® (---) ● FlutePlast® (FlutePlast)

● Gatorboard® (Gatorfoam) ● IntePro® (Inteplast) ● Omni-Flute® (3A Composites) ● Twinplast® (Twinplast)

CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) ● Corzan® (Noveon Inc.) ● TempRite® (B.F. Goodrich)

Cutting Board ● Densetec® Cutting Board (Polymer Ind) ● King CuttingBoard® (King Plastic Corp)

● Sanalite® (Mitsubishi Chemical) ● Sanatec® (Vycom Corp/Compression Polymer)

Canvas (CE) Phenolic ● Bakelite® (Momentive Specialty Chem.) ● MicartaTM (Norplex-Micarta)


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Fiberglass Grating ● Chemgrate® (Fibergrate) ● Duradek® (Strongwell) ● Duragrid® (Strongwell) ● Duragrate® (Strongwell) ● Fibergrate® (Fibergrate) ● GatorDeck® (Seasafe/Ameco)

● GatorGrate® (Seasafe/Ameco) ● Gridwalk® (American Grating) ● Kordek® (Seasafe/Ameco) ● Rigidex® (Fibergrate) ● Safe-T-Span® (Fibergrate)

HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) ● Densetec® (Polymer Industries) ● Forar® (Amoco) ● Fortiflex® (Solvay) ● King KPC HDPE (King Plastic Corp)

● Marlex® (Phillips) ● Paxon® (Paxom Polymers) ● Polystone® G (Rochling Sustaplast) ● Tecafine® PE (Ensinger)

Nylon Type 6 (Cast) ● MC 907 (Mitsubishi Chemical) ● Nycast® 6PA (Cast Nylons LTD) ● Nylatron® GSM, NSM (Mitsubishi Chemical)

● Sustamid® G (Rochling Sustaplast) ● TecastTM T (Ensinger) ● ZLTM 1100 (ZL Engineering)

Nylon Type 6/6 (Extruded) ● Celanese® (Ticona) ● Nylatron® GS (Mitsubishi Chemical) ● Polypenco Nylon 101 (Mitsubishi Chemical)

● Sustamid® 66 (Rochling Sustaplast) ● Tecamid® (Ensinger) ● ZLTM 250 (ZL Engineering)

Nylon, Oil-Filled ● Nylatron® LIG (Mitsubishi Chemical) ● Nylatron® LFG (Mitsubishi Chemical) ● Nyloil® (Cast Nylons LTD)

● Nyloil® FG, MDX (Cast Nylons LTD) ● Sustamid® 6G OL (Rochling Sustaplast) ● ZLTM 1100 Oil (ZL Engineering)

GPO-3 Thermoset ● Glastic® (Rochling Glastic Composites) ● GPO-3 (Polyply Composites LLC)

● Haysite® (Haysite Reinforced Plastics)


Expanded PVC Foam ● Celtec® (Vycom) ● InteCel® (Inteplast) ● InteFoam® (Inteplast)

● Komatex® (Kommerling USA) ● Palight® (Palram Americas) ● Sintra® (Alcan Composities USA)



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PAI (Polyamide-imide) ● Duratron® PAI (Mitsubishi Chemical) ● Kerimid® (---)

● Tecator® (Ensinger) ● Torlon® (Solvay Specialty Polymers)

PBI (Polybenzlmidazole) ● Celazole® (PBI Performance Products) ● Duratron® PBI (Mitsubishi Chemical)

● Victrex® (Victrex PLC)

PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) ● Celanex® (Celanese Corporation) ● Crastin® (DuPontTM) ● Hydex® (Ensinger) ● SustaDur® PBT (Rochling Sustaplast)

● Tecadur® PBT (Ensinger) ● Ultradur® (BASF Corporation) ● Valox® (Sabic IP)

PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) ● Ketron® (Mitsubishi Chemical) ● SustaPEEK® (Rochling Sustaplast)

● Tecapeek® (Ensinger) ● Unitrex® PEEK (Nytef)

PEI (Polyetherimide) ● Duratron® 1000 (Mitsubishi Chemical) ● SustaPEI® (Rochling Sustaplast) ● TecaPEITM (Ensinger)

● Tempalux® (Westlake Plastics) ● Ultem® (Ensinger) ● Unitem® PEI (Nytef)

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) ● Ertalyte® PET (Mitsubishi Chemical) ● Sustadur® PET (Rochling Sustaplast)

● Tecadur® PET (Ensinger) ● ZLTM 1400 (ZL Engineering)

PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) ● SpectarTM (Eastman Chemical Co) ● UltrosTM (PolyOne)

● Vivak® (Plaskolite Inc.)

Phenolic (Laminated Sheets) ● Acculam® (Accurate Plastics) ● Micarta® (Westinghouse) ● Norplex® (IL Norplex) ● Phenolite® (National Vulcanized Fiber)

● Richlite® (Richlite Company) ● Spauldite® (Spaulding Composites Inc) ● Texolite® (General Electric)




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Polystyrene (High Impact) ● Orfitrans® Stiff (Orfit Industries) ● StyronTM (Trinseo)

● UltraTufTM (PolyOne)


Polyimide (PI) ● Duratron® PI (Mitsubishi Chemical) ● Vespel® (DuPontTM)

Polypropylene ● Ensipro® (Ensinger) ● Fortilene® (BP Amoco) ● Polystone® P (Westlake Plastics) ● Propylux® (Westlake Plastics) ● Proteus® (Mitsubishi Chemical)

● Protec® PP (Vycom Plastics) ● Sanatec® PP (Vycom Plastics) ● Tecafine® PP (Ensinger) ● Versadur® (Simona)

PPO, Modified ● Noryl® (Sabic IP) ● SustaPPO® (Rochling Sustaplast)

● Tecanyl® (Ensinger)

Polysulfone ● Ensifone® (Ensinger) ● PSU 1000 (Mitsubishi Chemical)

● Sustaron® PSU (Rochling Sustaplast) ● Termalux® (Westlake Plastics)

PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) ● Ensifide® (Ensinger) ● Fortron® (Ticona/Celanese AG)

● Sustaron® PPS (Rochling Sustaplast) ● Techtron® PPS (Mitsubishi Chemical)

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) ● Enflon® (Enflo) ● Teflon® (DuPontTM)

Polycarbonate ● Hygard® (Covestro) ● Hyzod® (Sheffield) ● Lexan® (Sabic) ● Makrolon® (Covestro) ● PC 1000 (Mitsubishi Chemical)

● Sustanat® PC (Rochling Sustaplast) ● Tecanat® (Ensinger) ● Tuffak® (Plaskolite) ● Zelux® (Westlake Plastics)



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PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) ● Ensikem® Natural (Ensinger) ● Hylar® PVDF (Solvay Plastics) ● Kynar® PVDF (Mitsubishi Chemical)

● Versadur® PVC (Simona) ● ZLTM 1700 (ZL Engineering)

UHMW-PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight - Polyethylene) ● Gar-Dur® (Garland Manufacturing) ● Lennite® (Westlake Plastics) ● Polyslick® (Polymer Industries)

● Polystone® M (Rochling Sustaplast) ● Ramex® (Rochling Sustaplast) ● TIVAR® (Mitsubishi Chemical)

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) ● Benvic® (Benvic) ● Flametec® (Vycom) ● Seaboard® PVC (Vycom)

● Susta® PVDF (Rochling Sustaplast) ● Vintec® PVC (Vycom)




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Plastic materials are commonly used in processing equipment and products requiring various types of regulatory agency compliance. Our suppliers routinely work with these agencies to assure the widest variety of our products are recognized as being compliant - giving designers the broadest selection of canidate materials. A brief overview of the six most common agencies is provided below. Additionaly, we have specific product listings with Underwriters Laboratories (UL), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), ASTM and many global manufacturers. Alro Plastics and our Suppliers can work with customers to develop unique product and quality specifications requiring testing, inspection and certifications. Such requests should be directed to Alro Plastics at (800) 877-2576.

FDAFDA (Food & Drug Association) takes responsibility for determining whether and how manufactured materials may be used in contact with food products. Definitions for proper use are found in a series of regulations published annually under Government Regulations CFR 21. The FDA provides certain specifications regarding composition, additives, and properties. A material which meets these standards can then be stated as FDA COMPLIANT. End-users should note that it is their responsibility to use the product in a manner compatible with FDA guidelines.

USDAUSDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) has jurisdiction over equipment used in federally inspected meat and poultry processing plants, and over packaging materials used for such products. Materials used in this equipment are approved on an individual basis. Determining suitabiliy for use of components and the materials from which they are made is the responsibility of the equipment manufacturer. On request, Alro will supply a "letter of guarantee" for a specific product listed as USDA compliant. This letter certifies that the material meets applicable FDA criteria. Supporting documentation as may be required by the Food Safety Inspection Service of USDA, is also available.

Canada AGAgriculture Canada (Food Protection and Inspection Branch of the Candadian Government) is the Canadian government agency equivalent to the USDA. As with the USDA, plastic materials are ap-proved per material for a group of related applications, such as Acetron® GP acetal (material) for meat and poultry processing (application).

3A-Dairy 3A-Dairy is a voluntary organization that provides standards of construction for milk, cheese, butter and ice cream processing equipment. The organization covers the requirements of plastic materials for multiple use as product contact surfaces in equipment for production, processing, and handling of milk and milk products. The criteria for approval of plastic materials are specified in 3A standard 20-18, and include: cleanability, bacterial treatment, repeat use conditions, and FDA compliance. Materials are tested for compliance by the material supplier. Supporting documentation must be available as required by a food inspector.

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NSFNSF (National Sanitation Foundation) sets standards for all direct and indirect drinking water additives. Manufacturers who provide equipment displaying the NSF symbol have applied to the NSF for device approval to a specific standard. The approval is issued for the finished product (device) in a specific use (application). To obtain device approval, all components within the device must comply with the Standard. Establishing compliance of the equipment's components can be accomplished in one of two ways: 1. The component has been tested to the Standard by the component supplier and is certified as such. 2. The equipment manufacturer must supply documentation that the component meets the Standard. If any testing is required, it must be completed by the equipment manufacturer. The NSF maintains numerous standards. Two standards which we frequently encounter and to which some of our products have been tested are: 51 Plastics in Food Equipment 61 Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects

USP Class VIUSP (U.S. Pharmacopoeia) Class VI judges the suitability of plastic material intended for use as con-tainers or accessories for parenteral preperations. Suitability under USP Class VI is typically a base requirement for medical device manufacturers.

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MATERIAL NAME

Acetron® GPDelrin®

Delrin® AF BlendErtalyte® PET-PErtalyte® PET-PErtalyte® TXFluorosint® 207Fluorosint® 500Ketron® PEEKMC® 901MC® 907Nylatron® GSNylatron® GSMNylatron® GSM BlueNylatron® NSMNylon 101®

PolycarbonatePolysulfoneRadel® RTechtron®

Ultem® 1000TIVAR® 1000TIVAR® Oil FilledTIVAR® Oil FilledTIVAR® Clean StatProteus® HomopolyerProteus® HomopolyerProteus® CopolyerProteus® White Flame Retardant 18GLDPE (Low Density)HDPE (High Density)HDPE (High Density)Sanalite® Cutting Board (HDPE)Sanalite® Cutting Board (Polypro)Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

AcetalAcetalAcetal

PolyesterPolyesterPolyester

PTFEPTFEPEEK

Nylon 6Nylon 6

Nylon 6/6Nylon 6Nylon 6Nylon 6

Nylon 6/6PCPS

PPSUPPSPEI

UHMW-PEUHMW-PEUHMW-PEUHMW-PE

PolypropylenePolypropylenePolypropylenePolypropylene

PolyethylenePolyethylenePolyethylenePolyethylene

Polypropylene

PTFE

PRODUCTFAMILY COLOR FDA USDA

NaturalNaturalBrownNaturalBlackGray

NaturalNaturalNatural

BlueNatural

Black-GreyBlack-GreyDark Blue

GreyNaturalNaturalNaturalNaturalNaturalNaturalNaturalBrownGrayBlack

NaturalWhite

NaturalWhite

NaturalNaturalBlack

Natural

Natural

White

YESYESNOYESYESYESYESNOYESNOYESNONONONOYESNOYESNONOYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESNO

YESYESNOYES

YES

YES

YESYESNOYESYESYESYESNOYESNOYESNONONONOYESNOYESNONOYESYESYESYESYESNONONONO

NONONOYES

YES

YES

Product Compliance

Celazole® PBI, Torlon® PAI and all fiber-reinforced (i.e. glass, carbon) materials available from Quadrant are neither FDA, USDA, nor 3-A Dairy compliant.No Quadrant EPP materials are suitable for implantable devices.


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Celazole® PBI, Torlon® PAI and all fiber-reinforced (i.e. glass, carbon) materials available from Quadrant are neither FDA, USDA, nor 3-A Dairy compliant.No Quadrant EPP materials are suitable for implantable devices.

3A-DAIRY CANADAAG

USP CLASSVI

YESNONOYESNOYESNONOYESNOYESNONONONOYESNOYESNONONOYESNONONONONONONO

NONONONO

NO

YES

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS(STRUCTURAL & WEAR)

BOTHBOTH

BEARING & WEARBOTHBOTHBOTH

BEARING & WEARBOTHBOTHBOTHBOTHBOTH

BEARING & WEARBEARING & WEARBEARING & WEAR

BOTHSTRUCTURALSTRUCTURALSTRUCTURALSTRUCTURALSTRUCTURAL

WEARWEARWEARWEARBOTHBOTHBOTHBOTH

BOTHBOTHBOTHWEAR

WEAR

WEAR

NSF

STD 51 & 61STD 61

NONONONONONONONONONONONONO

STD 61NO

STD 61NONO

STD 51YESNONONONONONONO

NONONO YES

YES

YES

YESYESNOYESNONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONOYESNONONONONONONO

NONONONO

NO

NO

NONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONOYESYESNOYES---NONONONONONONO

NONONONO

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1 <15% loss in property values. Little or no chemical attack. 2 15-30% loss in propery values. Minor chemical attack. 3 30-50% loss in propery values. Moderate chemical attack. NR Not Recommended. >50% loss in propery values. * No data available.

Acetate Solvents PureAcetaldehydeAcetamideAcetic Solvents CrudeAcetic Solvents PureAcetic Acid 10%Acetic Acid 20%Acetic Acid 50%Acetic Acid 80%Acetic Acid GlacialAcetic AnhydrideAcetoneAcetophenoneAcetyl ChlorideAcetyleneAcrylonitrileAdipic AcidAlcohol AllylAlcohol AmylAlcohol ButylAlcohol EthylAlcohol MethylAlcohol PropylAllyl ChlorideAlumAlum AmmoniumAlum ChromeAlum PotassiumAluminum ChlorideAluminum FluorideAluminum HydroxideAluminum NitrateAluminum SulfateAmmonia AnhydrousAmmonia AqueousAmmonium BifluorideAmmonium CarbonateAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Fluoride 10%Ammonium Fluoride 25%Ammonium HydroxideAmmonium MetaphosphateAmmonium NitrateAmmonium PersulfateAmmonium PhosphateAmmonium SulfateAmmonium SulfideAmyl Acetate

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TIVARUHMW

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NR

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NR

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CorzanCPVC

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Amyl ChlorideAnilineAniline HydrochlorideAntimony TrichlorideAqua RegiaArsenic AcidBarium CarbonateBarium ChlorideBarium HydroxideBarium SulfateBarium SulfideBeerBeet Sugar LiquorsBenzaldehydeBenzeneBenzene Sulfonic AcidBenzoic AcidBenzyl AlcoholBenzyl ChlorideBismuth CarbonateBoraxBoric AcidBromine LiquidBromine WaterButadieneButaneButyl AcetateButyl AlcoholButyleneButyl PhenolButyne DiolButyric AcidButyl AmineButyl EtherButyl ChlorideButyl PhthalateCalcium BisulfideCalcium BisulfiteCalcium CarbonateCalcium ChlorateCalcium ChlorideCalcium HyrdroxideCalcium HypochloriteCalcium NitrateCalcium SulfateCarbolic AcidCarbolic DioxideCarbolic Disulfide

NR1*121*11111*13111**11*331111**1***1*1**111*111

NR

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NRNRNR12122112

NRNR211111111111

NR

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NR112

NRNRNRNR31111

NRNRNRNRNR1

NR*11*

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NR

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NR1112

NR11*

NRNRNRNRNR2121

NRNRNRNRNR1

NR**1*

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NR

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NRNR22

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TIVARUHMW

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Carbon MonoxideCarbon TetrachlorideCastor OilCaustic PotashCaustic SodaCellosolvesChloral HydrateChloric AcidChlorinated WaterChlorine DryChlorine WetChloroacetic AcidChlorobenzeneChloroformChlorosulfonic AcidChrome AlumChromic Acid 10%Chromic Acid 30%Chromic Acid 40%Chromic Acid 50%Citric AcidCoconut OilCopper CarbonateCopper ChlorideCopper CyanideCopper FluorideCopper NitrateCopper SulfateCottonseed OilCresolCresylic AcidCroton AldehydeCrude OilCyclohexaneCyclohexanolCyclohexanoneDetergentDextrinDextroseDiacetone AlcoholDiazo SaltsDibutyl PhthalateDichlorobenzeneDichlorordifluoro MethaneDichloroethyleneDichlorothaneDiesel FuelDiethylamine

*3*11***122

NR22

NR*11111**11*111*1111111*1*11**

NR31*

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NR*

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NR23

NR13

NR311111111111111

NRNR1132

NR111111311111

133123*

NR3*

NR1

NRNRNR11

NRNRNR111111111

NRNRNR2

NR*

NR111212

NR2

NR*22

1NRNR12

NR*

NR*

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NRNRNR*

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NRNR3

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TIVARUHMW

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Diethylene GlycolDiethyl CellosolveDiethyl EtherDiglycolic AcidDimethylamineDimethyl FormamideDimethyl SulfoxideDioctyl PhthalateDioxane 1,4DiphenylDiphenyl EtherDiphenyl OxideDipropylene GlycolDistilled WaterDizynilbenzeneEpichlorohydrinEthaneEthanolamineEthersEthyl AcetateEthyl AcetoacetateEthyl AcrylateEthyl AlcoholEthyl BenzeneEthyl BenzoateEthyl ButyrateEthyl ChlorideEthyl EtherEthyl SulfateEthylene BromideEthylene ChlorideEthylene ChlorohydrineEthylene DiamineEthylene DibromideEthylene DichlorideEthylene GlycolEthylene OxideFatty AcidsFerric Chloride (concent)Ferric NitrateFerric SulfateFerrous ChlorideFerrous SulfateFish SolublesFluoboric AcidFluorine Gas (dry)Fluorine Gas (wet)Flousilic Acid

**1**1*******1**1*21***1***

NR**2*1*31111111111

NR31

CHEMICAL

*************1*****1**********

NR****1311****11

NR**

*************1*****

NR@140

***************1**

Boiling

****1*

NR**

1*

NR1111

NR1

NRNR*11

NR131

NR1

NRNR1

NR22

NR3*

NR3

NR1221211111111

NRNR1

1*

NRNR112

NRNR***21

NR1*1*1**1*3

NR*

NR*

NRNR***31311111111**1

1*

NRNR***

NRNR****1

NR**2*2**2******

NR****

NR1*11111111**1

****2**

NRNR****1

NR****2*22***

NRNR*

NR*

NRNR*

NR1

NR11111111111

*******

NRNR****1

NR******

NRNR******

NR*

NR***1

NR1111111****

3*

NR1

NRNRNRNRNR*

NRNR21

NRNRNR3

NRNRNRNR1

NRNRNRNR3*

NRNRNRNRNRNR1

NR11111111

NRNR1

NR*

NR1

NRNRNRNRNR***31

NRNR****

NRNR1****

NR******

NR1*11111111

NR*3

**

NR1

NRNR*

NRNR**2*1

NRNRNR**

NRNRNR1***

NRNR*

NRNRNRNR

NR1

NR111111111

NR1

**

NR1

NRNR*

NRNR****1

NRNRNR**

NRNRNR2***

NRNR**

NRNR**

NR1*11111111**1

**

NR*

NRNR*

NRNR****1

NRNRNR**

NRNRNR*****

NR*******1*1111111****

70o 122o 170o

TIVARUHMW

70o 140o 180o



70o 140oPVC

70o 170o 210o

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Chemical Resistance

FormaldehydeFormic AcidFreon DryFreon WetFructoseFruit JuiceFurfuralGallic AcidGas ManufacturedGas NaturalGasoline (leaded)Gasoline (unleaded)GelatinGlucoseGlueGlycerineGlycolGlycolic AcidGreen LiquorHeliumHeptaneHexamineHexaneHexanol TertiaryHydrazineHydraulic Fluid (petroleum)

Hydrobromic Acid (37%)Hydrochloric Acid (>20%)Hydrochloric Acid (50%)Hyrdrocyanic AcidHydrofluoric Acid (>40%)Hydrofluosilicic AcidHydrofluorisilicic AcidHydrogen ChlorideHydrogen CyanideHydrogen FluorideHydrogen GasHydrogen PeroxideHydrogen Sulfide (wet/dry)HydroquinoneHydroxylamine SulfateHypo Sodium ThiosulfateHypochlorous AcidIodineIsobutyl AlcoholIsooctaneIsopropyl AcetateIsopropyl Alcohol

11**1111*

NR*111111***1*1**111111111111111***1*1*1

CHEMICAL

11**11*1***2***11***1*****11112**111*2*1*******1

****11***2*****11**********

Boiling

Boiling

********3*********1

11

NR111

NR1

NR*33111111112*213

NR1111111111111111111121

1NR*211*1

NR*

NRNR11*111**

NR*

NR2**211111111*121111112

NR31

2NR*211*1

NRNRNRNR11*111****

NR***3121211*1*1311*1*12

NR*1

11**11

NRNRNRNR1111*112**

NR*

NR2

NRNR11111**11*1111**22****

*2**11**

NR11111*11***

NR*

NRNRNR*12211**11*1211**

NRNR****

23**11

NR112221111111*3*22

NRNR22212

NR11121111111

NR21

NR1

2NR**11*1*1221112111*

NR*

NR2

NR*

NR2213

NR2*1*2111111

NR3*

NR2

11**11

NR111111111111*1*11***111

NRNR**1

NR11111111***1

NRNR**11

NR11*

NRNR1111111*1**1****11*

NR**1*1*11111

NR****

NRNR**11***

**11*********

NR*******

NR**1*1***11*

NR****

70o 122o 170o

TIVARUHMW

70o 140o 180o



70o 140oPVC

70o 170o 210o

CorzanCPVC



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2 5 7 6

Isopropyl EtherJet Fuel (JP3,4,5)KeroseneKeytonesLactic AcidLacquer SolventsLPG (Propane)LardLauric AcidLauryl ChlorideLead AcetateLead MoltenLead NitrateLead SulfamateLimeLime SulfurLineoleic AcidLinseed OilLithium ChlorideLithium HydroxideLubricating OilLyeMachine OilMagnesium BisulfateMagnesium CarbonateMagnesium ChlorideMagnesium HydroxideMagnesium NitrateMagnesium SulfateMaleic AcidMalic AcidManganese ChlorideManganese SulfateMercuric ChlorideMercuric CyanideMercurous NitrateMercuryMethaneMethanolMethyl AcetateMethyl AcetoneMethyl AmineMethyl BromideMethyl CellosolveMethyl ChloraformMethyl Chloride WetMethyl Chloride DryMethyl Ether Keytone

1*1211*1**1

NR1**1*11111***11*11*1*1**11*1****2221

CHEMICAL

**3

NR1**1***

NR1****1***1***11**1******1**** * * *

NR***

***********

NR*****

NR***1******** * * * * * * * * * * * * * **** *

21121

NR12111

NR1111211111111111111121112111*12223

NRNR

NRNRNRNR1*2

NR111*1111*1**

NR112111111

NR**1112*1***

NR**

NR**

NR***2*****2***11*1***1

NR*111111***1112*1*********

**

NR*1**

NR2

NR1

NR****2

NR*****1111111***1111*1***2**

NR*

NR

**

NR*1**

NRNR*1**** *

NRNR*****1111111***1111*1*** * * * * * *

311

NR2

NRNR1111

NR211111112111111111112133111

NRNRNRNRNRNRNRNRNR

*11*3*

NR2111*2*2111*121121111111*2133113*** * * * * * *

NR11

NR1**1111

NR** **11**111111111111*111111***

NRNRNRNR*

NR

**1*1**1111**** *1***11111111111***111*1** * * * * * * *

***** * * * ****** * * * * ***** * * * *** * * * * * * * * * 1** * * * * * * *

Chemical Resistance

70o 122o 170o

TIVARUHMW

70o 140o 180o



70o 140oPVC

70o 170o 210o

CorzanCPVC



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Methyl Isobutyl KeytoneMethyl SalicylateMethyl SulfateMethyl Sulfuric AcidMethylene ChlorideMilkMineral OilMixed AcidsMolassesMorpholineMonochloroacetic AcidMonochlorobenzeneMonochlorodifluoromethaneMonoethanolamineMotor OilMustardNapthaNapthaleneNickel ChlorideNickel NitrateNickel SulfateNitric Acid (100%)Nitric Acid (70%)Nitric Acid (50%)Nitric Acid (30%)Nitric Acid (10%)NitrobenzeneNitrous OxideOcenolOils and FatsOils, VegetablesOleic AcidOxalic AcidOxygenOzonePalmitic AcidParaffinPentanePerchloroethylenePerchloric AcidPetroleumPetroleum EtherPhenolPhenol Sulfonic AcidPhenylhydrazinePhosphoric Acid (10%)Phosphoric Acid (25%)Phosphoric Acid (50-100%)

NR***211*1*

NR2**1*11111

NRNR1111**111112*1*21111**111

CHEMICAL

*****13***

NRNR****1

NR1**** *11** * * * 11*3*** *1*

NR3**111

*****1

NR***

NR** * * *

NR** * * * * * * * * * * * * 3* ** * * * * * * * * * *

Boiling

Boiling

Boiling

NR111212

NR121

NR113132111

NRNR21121

NR11211321*

NRNR211**111

***1

NR12*121**231

NR2111**

NR11

NR**11211*2** ***1

NR**111

***1*2**1****2****111****1*** **2*1** * * * * * * * * * 111

NR*

NR1

NR1

NR*1**

NR****11111

NRNR111

NR*2

NR*211*1****

NRNR***111

***1*1

NR*1* * ** * * * 11111**211**

NRNR*

NR11*1****

NR** * * 112

NR11131131*2

NRNRNR1*

NRNR111

NRNR111

NR11211113213

NRNR3*

NR2

NR111

**

NR1

NR13

NR1*3***1***111**

NRNRNR*3121131

NRNR1***3**2*111

NR111

NR11*******1*1

NR111

NRNR111

NR1111111*1***

NR**1*

NR111

NR*

NR1

NR11*******1***111*******111111***********111

******** * ** * **1** * * * * * * * * * * * * ****1***** * * * * * * * * *

Chemical Resistance

70o 122o 170o

TIVARUHMW

70o 140o 180o



70o 140oPVC

70o 170o 210o

CorzanCPVC



337

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2 5 7 6

PhosphorusPhosphorus TrichloridePhosphorus PentachloridePhotographic SolutionsPhthalic AcidPicric AcidPlating Solutions BrassPlating Solutions CadmiumPlating Solutions ChromePlating Solutions CopperPlating Solutions GoldPlating Solutions LeadPlating Solutions NickelPlating Solutions SilverPlating Solutions TinPlating Solutions ZincPotassium Acetate (50%)Potassium Aluminum Sulfate

Potassium Bicarbonate (60%)

Potassium Bichromate (5%)Potassium Bromide (10%)Potassium CarbonatePotassium ChloratePotassium ChloridePotassium ChromatePotassium CyanidePotassium Dichromate (5%)

Potassium FerricyanidePotassium FerrocyanidePotassium HydratePotassium HydroxidePotassium HypochloritePotassium IodidePotassium Nitrate (10%)Potassium PermanganatePotassium PersulfatePotassium SulfatePotassium SulfidePotassium SulfitePropanePropyl AlcoholPorpylene GlycolPropylene OxidePyridinePyrogallic AcidPyroligneous AcidResorcinolRosin

11*11***********1111111111111112211111111**1*1*1

CHEMICAL

11*11*** * * * * * * * * *1** * * 1* * * * * * * 1** * 1* * * * * 1* * * *2* *

****** * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * ** * * * * 1* * * * * * * * * 1* * * *

NR@140

**

2NR112*11111111111111111111111*1

NR1111111211111111

**212*1111111111*111111111111*1*1121111

NR1221*211

**232*1111111111*111111111111***113*11**1** * * *1*

* * * * * * 11*1111111*1*111*11111******11111*21** * * * *

******11*1111111*1*111*11111*** * * *11111*

NR1* * * * * *

2NR311

NR1121111111121111111111111311111121133

NR3313

3NRNR11

NR112*2111111211111111111213*1111122

NRNRNR**31

NR

*NR*1*

NR1111111111*111111111111*1111111**11**

NR****

***1*

NR1111111111*111111111111*11*1111***

NR*** * * * *

*** * * *1121111121***1*** * * *1****

NR* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Chemical Resistance

70o 122o 170o

TIVARUHMW

70o 140o 180o



70o 140oPVC

70o 170o 210o

CorzanCPVC



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Salicylic AcidSalicylaldehydeSalt BrineSea WaterSewageSilicon OilSilver ChlorideSilver CyanideSilver NitrateSoap SolutionsSodium Acetate (60%)Sodium Acid SulfateSodium Benzoate (10%)Sodium BicarbonateSodium BichromateSodium BisulfateSodium BisulfiteSodium BorateSodium BromideSodium CarbonateSodium ChlorateSodium ChromateSodium CyanideSodium DichromateSodium FerricyanideSodium FerrocyanideSodium FluorideSodium HydroxideSodium HypochloriteSodium HyposulfiteSodium MetaphosphateSodium NitrateSodium NitriteSodium PerborateSodium PeroxideSodium PhosphatesSodium SilicateSodium SulfateSodium SulfideSodium Sulfite (90%)Sodium ThiosulfateSodium TetraborateSoy Bean OilStannic ChlorideStannous ChlorideStarchStearic AcidStoddard's Solution

**11*1*1111*111111*11*11***111111111111111* * * * 11

CHEMICAL

**11***1111** *1**1*11**1* * * 111**1*11* * * *11* * * * *3

**11* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *1** * * * * * 11* * * 1**1* * * * *1* * * * * *

11111111111111111111111111122*111121111111111111

2211112121111111111111111112**

NR11121111111*1112

NR

**111**12111112112111*121*12***111*1111222*11*3*

1*11*** * * 1**11*111111*111111***11** * *111* * *11*1*

1*11* * * * * 1* * 11*111111*111112***11****111** *11*1*

NR31111111121111111111*1111112221112111111111111

NR

*NR111

NR212131112111112*121112222111*2111111*1213*

**11*1*1111*11*111111*1111111*1111*111111**11**

NR

**11*1*1111*11*111111*1111111*1111*11111* **11***

***** * * * * * * * ***1 1 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *** * * *

Chemical Resistance

70o 122o 170o

TIVARUHMW

70o 140o 180o



70o 140oPVC

70o 170o 210o

CorzanCPVC



339

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StyreneSugar JuiceSulfate LiquorSulfinolSulfurSulfur (Molten)Sulfur ChlorideSulfur Dioxide Gas (Wet)Sulfur Dioxide Gas (Dry)Sulfur TrioxideSulfuric Acid (10%)Sulfuric Acid (30%)Sulfuric Acid (60%) Sulfuric Acid (80%)Sulfuric Acid (100%)Sulfurous Acid (10%)Tall OilTannic AcidTanning LiquorTaritar OilTartaric Acid (10%)Tetrachloroacetic AcidTerachloroethaneTetrachloroethyleneTetraethyl LeadTetrahydrofuranTetrahydronaphthaleneTetraphosphoric AcidThionyl ChlorideTin TetrachlorideTitanium TetrachlorideTolueneTomato JuiceTributyl CitrateTributyl PhosphateTransformer OilTrichloroacetic AcidTrichloroethaneTrichloroethyleneTrichlorotrifluoroethaneTricresyl PhosphateTriethanolamineTriethylamineTriethylene GlycolTrisodium PhosphateTripopylene GlycolTrisodium PhosphateTung Oil

**1*1

NR*11*111111*11*1**2*21*31*11**1*3

NR*11**1*1*

CHEMICAL

** * *1

NR*11*111*

NR**1* * * * * * * * * * * * *3* * * 1*

NR** * * * *1*1*

*****

NR* * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * ** * * *

NR* * * * * * * * * * * * * * **

*11*1

NRNR11

NR11111111111*

NRNR233*

NR1

NRNR12212

NR311

NRNR1*111

****1**33*111121112*1* * *

NRNRNR**1**13

NRNR2*

NR*2*****1*

****1**

NR**1111

NR1112*1********1**1***

NR***

NR*****1*

****1

NR*1111112

NR1**1*

NR****

NR**

NR**

NR** * * * *

NR**

NR****1*

****1**1111222

NR1**1* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1*

NR21*1

NR3

NR111111

NR1111

NR1

NRNRNR2

NR**

NR2

NRNR13

NRNRNRNRNRNRNRNR12*212

**2*1*

NR*111111

NR1111*2* * *

NR****2** *

NR* * * * * * * * 33**12

**1**

NR1

NR111111

NR1111*1***1

NR**

NR*

NRNR1*

NR11*

NR**

NR1***1*

**1** * 1**11111*1111*1**** *******1**1* * * * * * * * * *1*

*** * * * * * * *1*22**111* * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Chemical Resistance

70o 122o 170o

TIVARUHMW

70o 140o 180o



70o 140oPVC

70o 170o 210o

CorzanCPVC



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TurpentineUndecanolUreaUrineVarnishVinegarVinyl AcetateVinyl ChlorideVinylidene ChlorideWater, FreshWater, Acid MineWater, DistilledWater, DeionizedWater, DemineralizedWater, SaltWhiskeyWhite LiquorWhite SpiritWineXyleneZinc ChlorideZinc CyanideZinc MoltenZinc NitrateZinc StearateZinc Sulfate

1*1111*1*111**11

NR1131*

NR**1

CHEMICAL

3**1*1*

NR*111**1**31

NR1*

NR***

NR********1********

1 to 160

***

NR***

2211112*

NR1111111111

NR11

NR111

NRNR11*1

NR**1111111111*11*1*1

**11*1***1111111*11*11*1*1

NR*11*12**1111111**1

NR1*

NR1*1

**11*1

NR**111111** * **1**1*1

2121

NR1

NRNRNR1111111111

NR11

NR111

33

NR1*1***1111111111*11*121

1*11*1

NR**11111111*1

NR1*

NR1*1

**11*1***11111111*1*1**1*1

*********1

NR** * * * * * * * * ** * *1

The chemical resistance of plastics can be difficult to predict. It is dependent upon: temperature, time of exposure, chemical concentration, and stress on the material. Increases in any of these factors may result in reduced chemical inertness. This table is intended as a guide only, and not intended as an alternative to actual testing. Alro Plastics and our suppliers highly recommend actual testing which represents the only method of evaluating suitability for use in your specific application.

Chemical Resistance

70o 122o 170o

TIVARUHMW

70o 140o 180o



70o 140oPVC

70o 170o 210o

CorzanCPVC



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2 5 7 6

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Acetaldehyde Aq.Acetamide Aq.Acetic Acid Aq.AcetoneAcrylonitrileAlcohols, AliphaticAllyl ChlorideAlly AlcoholAluminum Chloride Aq.Aluminum Sulfate Aq.Ammonia Aq.Ammonia GasAmmonium Carbonate Aq.Ammonium Chloride Aq.Ammonium Chloride Aq.Amyl AcetateAmyl AlcoholAnilineAntimony Trichloride Aq.Barium Chloride Aq.Barium Sulfate Aq.Barium Sulfide Aq.BenzaldehydeBenzeneBenzenesulfonic AcidBenzyl AlcoholBenzzoic Acid Aq.Beverages Aq. AlcoholBeverages Aq.CarbonatedBitumenBleaching LyeBleaching LyeBoric Acid Aq.Boron TrifluorideBromine Aq.Bromine Liq.ButanolButyl AcetateButyl PhthalateButylene GlycolButylamineButyric Acid Aq.Butyric AcidButyrolactoneCalcium Chloride Aq.

405010

101010

101037

10101010

SAT

1010010

30

20Conc

10

CHEMICAL

A No attack, possibly slight absorption. Negligible effect on mechanical properties B Slight attack by absorption, some swelling and a small reduction in mechanical properties likely. C Moderate attack or appreciable absorption; material will have limited life. D Material will decompose or dissolve in a short period of time. * No Data Available Aq. = Aqueous Solution Sat = Saturated Aqueous Solution Conc = Concentrated Aqueous Solution

BACAABC*AAACADDB*CDD*AAADCCBBBCCDDDDBADAADD*D

BACAAB*BAAABABBDACDBA*CA*DDBBBBBDDDDBB*B*BBAA

AACA*A***AAD*AAA*B*AA*AACA*AAACC**DDAA**DA*AA

A*BBBA*AA*AAAAA**A** * *AA*AAAA* * *A* * *BA*B***BA

D*BDDA*BAA*DBAADBCAA**DDDDDAA***A*DDAD*BDDDCA

Con

cent

ratio

n W

eigh

t, %

D*AC*A* * * * * ** * *B**** **DD***AA***** **AB*AD****

**ADDA***A*B*A*DA*DA***D***AA*****A*BD******A

AAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA***AAAAAAAAA

A*AAAA*AAAA*AAAAAA*A**BAAAAAA***A*AAAABABAA*A

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADAAAAAAAA*BDAAAAAAAAA

A*AAAA*AAABCAAAAAA*AAAAADA*AA*A***A*AAA*A**AA

Nyl

on 1

01,

Nyl

atro

n® G

S

MC

901

, MC

907

Nyl

atro

n® G

SM,

GSM

Blu

e,N

ylat

ron®

NSM

Ace

tron

® G

P A

ceta

l, D

elrin

®

Erta

lyte

® P

ET-P

, Er

taly

te®

TX

PC 1

000,

Poly

carb

onat

e

PSU

100

0,Po

lysu

lfone

Ulte

m® 1

000

PEI

Fluo

rosi

nt® P

TFE

Tech

tron

® P

PS

Ket

ron®

PEE

K

Torlo

n® P

AI

Cel

azol

e®

Poly

benz

imid

azol

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**BAA*****CC***************AA*******A**A*****

Chemical Resistance


343

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2 5 7 6


20

1010

10

10100

10101

10Sat

100.510Sat

90

96

CHEMICAL

DDAAAA*A*DDD*AADADBCAADDD*B*ABAAAAAAAAAAAAABA

DDAAA*A*CCDDDACC*CBCA*D**B*BABAAAAAABAB*AAABA

ADAAAA*A*D*DDACD*BA*****AAA*AAAAAAADAAA*AAAAA

*A**AA*A*****AD**AAA****AA**AAA*A*ABAA*BAAAAA

*A*DD**A***DBDD*AAA**DD*AA**BCDAADDDAA*DDDAAA

Con

cent

ratio

n W

eigh

t, %

****A* * * * * * * * *D**AA*********AA*AABDD*A*DD*AAA

*B**A******D*DD**AAA**D*A***BADAA*DDBA*DDDBAA

AAA AAAAA*AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

AAAAAA***A***AAD*AAAA*A*AAAAAAAAA*B**A*AAAAAA

AAAAAAAAAAADAAADAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

*A**A ********AA**A**********AAA**A*AAA*A*AAAA

****A* * * * * * *A*A***A** * * * * * * * AAAAA*AA*A****AAA

Calcium Chloride (in Alcohol)

Calcium HypochloriteCamphorCarbon DisulphideCarbon TetrachlorideCarbonic Acid Aq.Carnalite Aq.Castor OilCatecholChloroacetic Acid Aq.Chloral HydrateChlorine Aq.Chlorine GasChlorobenzeneChloroformChlorosulfonic Acid AqChrome Alum Aq.Chromic Acid Aq.Citric Acid Aq.Citric Acid Aq.Coconut OilCreosoteCresolsCresylic AcidCupric Chloride Aq.Cupric Sulfate Aq.Cupric Sulfate Aq.Cupric Sulfate Aq.CyclohexaneCyclohexanolCyclohexanoneDecalinDetergents, OrganicDibutylphthalateDichlorordifluoro MethaneDichloroethyleneDiethyleneglycol Aq.Diesel OilDimethyl CarbinolDimethyl AnilineDimethyl FormamideDioxaneEdible OilsEthanol, DenaturedEther, Diethyl

Chemical Resistance

Nyl

on 1

01,

Nyl

atro

n® G

S

MC

901

, MC

907

Nyl

atro

n® G

SM,

GSM

Blu

e,N

ylat

ron®

NSM

Ace

tron

® G

P A

ceta

l, D

elrin

®

Erta

lyte

® P

ET-P

, Er

taly

te®

TX

PC 1

000,

Poly

carb

onat

e

PSU

100

0,Po

lysu

lfone

Ulte

m® 1

000

PEI

Fluo

rosi

nt® P

TFE

Tech

tron

® P

PS

Ket

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PEE

K

Torlo

n® P

AI

Cel

azol

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Poly

benz

imid

azol

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Ethyl AcetateEthyl ButyrateEthyl ChlorideEthylene ChlorohydrineEthylene ChlorideEthylene DiamineEthylene DichlorideEthylene Glycol Aq.Ethylene PropionateFerric Chloride Aq.Ferric Chloride Aq.Ferric Chloride Aq.Ferrous Chloride Aq.FluorineFlousilicic Acid Aq.FluothaneFreon 12 (Arcton 12)Formaldehyde Aq.Formic Acid Aq.Formic Acid Aq.Fruit JuicesFurfuralGasolineGlycerineHeptaneHexaneHydrobromic Acid Aq.Hydrochloric Acid Aq.Hydrochloric Acid Aq.Hydrochloric Acid Aq.Hydrofluoric Acid Aq.Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils

Hydrogen Peroxide Aq.Hydrogen Peroxide Aq.Hydrogen Peroxide Aq.Hydrogen Sulfide Aq.HydroquinoneIodine (in Alcohol)Iodine (in Pt. Iodine) Aq.Iso OctaneIsopropyl AlcoholIsopropyl EtherLactic Acid Aq.Lactic Acid Aq.Lead Acetate Aq.

96

510Sat10

10

103

10Conc

100.42

104

0.513

Sat

3

109010

CHEMICAL

AA*DBBBAABBCBDDAAADDAAAAAADBCDDADDDCBDDABAACB

A*A*BA*B*B*CCDCAABDDBBABAACBDDCA*CCCBDCABAADB

C*A*AABA*AA*AD**AADDAAAAAADCDDDAABBC***AAAA*A

A***C**A*A******AABCA*AAAA*ABCBAAAAC***AAAA**

DD*DCCDB*AA***A*DAABA*DAAA*AAAA*AAAA*DDAAAA**

Con

cent

ratio

n W

eigh

t, %

BB**CCDD***** * * * *AAA**B*AA*AAA**AAA** * *BAA***

DD**CB*A*AA*****AC*DADBBABBAAAA*AAA****BBCA**

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50

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10

0.110

10

10

675

0.33

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CHEMICAL

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AADAAAACCADABAAAB*AAAADCDBBABCABCADDDBCDBAAAA

*AAAAAA**ABAAAB*C*AAA**DDB*ACCABCADDDCCDA*AAA

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Potassium Carbonate AqPotassium Chloride AqPotassium Dichromate AqPotassium Ferricyanide Aq

Potassium Ferrocyanide Aq

Potassium Hydroxide AqPotassium Hydroxide AqPotassium Nitrate AqPotassium Permanganate Aq

Potassium Sulfite Aq.Potassium Sulfite Aq.Propane GasPyridineResorcinolSalicylic AcidSilicone FluidsSilver NitrateSoap SolutionsSodium (Molten)Sodium Acetate Aq.Sodium Benzoate Aq.Sodium Bicarbonate Aq.Sodium Bisulphite Aq.Sodium Bromide Aq.Sodium Carbonate Aq.Sodium Carbonate Aq. Sodium Chlorate Aq.Sodium Chloride Aq.Sodium Chloride Aq.Sodium Cyanide Aq.Sodium Hydroxide Aq.Sodium Hydroxide Aq.Sodium Hypochlorite 15% CI (Chlorine Bleach)Sodium Nitrate Aq.Sodium Perborate Aq.Sodium Phosphate Aq.Sodium SilicateSodium Sulfate Aq.Sodium Sulfide Aq.Sodium Thiosulfate Aq.Stannic Chloride Aq.Stannic Sulfate Aq.Stearic AcidStyrene (Monomer)

60905

30301050101

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60105010102050101090101050

501090

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CHEMICAL

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SulfurSulfur Dioxide (Dry Gas)Sulfuric Acid Aq.Sulfuric Acid Aq.Sulfuric Acid Conc.Sulfurous Acid Aq.TallowTarTartaric Acid Aq.TetrachlorethyleneTetrahydrofuranTetralinThionyl ChlorideThiopheneTolueneTransformer OilTrichlorethyleneTriethanolamineTurpentineTrisodium Phosphate Aq.UreaVaselineVegetable OilsVinegarVinyl ChlorideWaterWax (Molten)White SpiritWines & SpiritsXyleneXylenolZinc Chloride Aq.Zinc OxideZinc Sulfate

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Plastic Weight Chart

All weights listed above are aproximate and should be used for reference only. Some materials are made by multiple different manufacturers, so weights may vary from mill to mill. If you are in need of more precise weights, contact an Alro Plastics Sales representative and they will be able to provide the most accurate information.

The materials above represent the most common plastics. If you need a weight for a plastic that is not shown above feel free to contact Alro Plastics and we will provide that information for you. Weights will differ if the material in question has any fillers added, like glass filled or carbon filled. All above plastics represent the virgin or unfilled version of the material.

Some materials listed above may or may not be in stock and some may be custom runs. The chart is just for reference only and should be used to help calculate shipping rates and such.

1/16"1/8"3/16"1/4"3/8"1/2"5/8"3/4"7/8"1"1-1/8"1-1/4"1-3/8"1-1/2"1-5/8"1-3/4"2"2-1/4"2-1/2"2-3/4"3"3-1/4"3-1/2"4"4-1/2"5"5-1/2"6"7"8"

0.320.630.941.261.892.523.153.784.415.045.676.306.937.568.198.82

10.0811.3412.6013.8615.1216.3817.6420.1622.6825.2027.7230.2446.00

n/a

THICK HD

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0.490.991.481.982.973.964.955.946.937.928.919.90

10.8911.8812.8713.8615.8417.8319.8021.7823.7625.7427.7231.6835.6439.6043.5647.52

n/an/a

0.390.781.161.552.333.103.884.655.426.206.977.758.529.29

10.0710.8412.3913.9415.4817.0318.5820.1321.6824.7727.8730.9734.0637.16

n/an/a

0.400.791.191.592.383.173.964.755.556.347.137.928.729.51

10.3011.0912.6814.2615.8417.4319.0120.6022.1825.3528.5231.6834.8538.02

n/an/a

0.300.600.891.191.782.382.973.564.164.755.355.946.547.137.738.329.51

10.7011.8813.0614.2615.4516.6419.0121.3923.7626.1428.52

n/an/a

0.350.701.051.402.102.803.494.204.925.606.326.997.738.409.139.7811.1812.6413.9815.4516.8518.2619.6622.3625.2828.1030.8933.70

n/an/a

0.751.502.242.994.495.987.478.97

10.4611.9613.4514.9416.4417.9319.4220.9223.9126.8929.8832.8735.8638.8541.8447.8153.7959.7665.7471.72

n/an/a

0.470.941.401.872.813.754.685.626.567.498.439.36

10.3011.2312.1713.1114.9816.8518.7220.6022.4724.3426.2129.9633.7037.4441.1944.93

n/an/a

0.480.961.431.912.863.824.775.736.687.648.599.54

10.5011.4512.4113.3615.2717.1819.0820.9922.9024.8126.7230.5334.3538.1641.9845.80

n/an/a

0.320.630.941.261.892.523.153.784.415.045.676.306.937.568.198.82

10.0811.3412.6013.8615.1216.3817.6420.1622.6825.2027.7230.24

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WEIGHT CHART FOR PLASTIC SHEET (LBS/SQFT)

0.390.781.161.552.333.103.884.655.426.206.977.758.529.29

10.0710.8412.3913.9415.4817.0318.5820.1321.6824.7727.8730.9734.0637.16

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Plastic Weight Chart

1/8"3/16"1/4"3/8"1/2"5/8"3/4"7/8"1"1-1/8"1-1/4"1-3/8"1-1/2"1-5/8"1-3/4"2"2-1/4"2-1/2"2-3/4"3"3-1/4"3-1/2"4"4-1/2"5"5-1/2"6"6-1/2"7"7-1/2"8"8-1/2"9"9-1/2"10"12"

0.0060.0130.0230.0520.0930.1450.2080.2830.3700.4680.5780.7000.8330.9771.1331.4801.8732.3132.7983.3303.9084.5335.9207.4939.25011.19313.32015.63318.13020.81323.68026.73329.97033.39337.00044.000

DIA. HD

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0.0050.0110.0200.0450.0800.1250.1800.2450.3200.4050.5000.6050.7200.8450.9801.2801.6202.0002.4202.8803.3803.9205.1206.4808.0009.68011.52013.52015.68018.00020.48023.12025.92028.88032.000

n/a

WEIGHT CHART FOR PLASTIC ROD (LBS/FOOT)

0.0080.0170.0300.0680.1200.1880.2700.3680.4800.6080.7500.9081.0801.2681.4701.9202.4303.0003.6304.3205.0705.8807.6809.720

12.00014.52017.28020.28023.52027.00030.72034.68038.88043.32048.00058.000

0.0060.0140.0250.0570.1010.1580.2280.3100.4050.5130.6330.7660.9111.0691.2401.6202.0502.5313.0633.6454.2784.9616.4808.201

10.12512.25114.58017.11119.84522.78125.92029.26132.80536.55140.500

n/a

0.0050.0110.0190.0440.0780.1210.1740.2370.3100.3920.4840.5860.6980.8190.9491.2401.5691.9382.3442.7903.2743.7984.9606.2787.7509.37811.16013.09815.19017.43819.84022.39825.11027.97831.000

n/a

0.0060.0140.0250.0560.0990.1550.2230.3030.3960.5010.6190.7490.8911.0461.2131.5842.0052.4752.9953.5644.1834.8516.3368.0199.90011.97914.25616.73119.40422.27525.34428.61132.07635.73939.60057.000

All weights listed above are aproximate and should be used for reference only. Some materials are made by multiple different manufacturers, so weights may vary from mill to mill. If you are in need of more precise weights, contact an Alro Plastics Sales representative and they will be able to provide the most accurate information.

The materials above represent the most common plastics. If you need a weight for a plastic that is not shown above feel free to contact Alro Plastics and we will provide that information for you. Weights will differ if the material in question has any fillers added, like glass filled or carbon filled. All above plastics represent the virgin or unfilled version of the material.

Some materials listed above may or may not be in stock and some may be custom runs. The chart is just for reference only and should be used to help calculate shipping rates and such.

0.0060.0140.0250.0570.1010.1580.2280.3100.4050.5130.6330.7660.9111.0691.2401.6202.0502.5313.0633.6454.2784.9616.4808.201

10.12512.25114.58017.11119.84522.78125.92029.26132.80536.55140.500

n/a

0.0060.0130.0220.0500.0900.1400.2010.2740.3580.4530.5590.6770.8060.9451.0961.4321.8122.2382.7073.2223.7814.3865.7287.2508.950

10.83012.88815.12617.54220.13822.91225.86628.99832.31035.800

n/a

0.0120.0260.0470.1050.1860.2910.4190.5700.7440.9421.1631.4071.6741.9652.2792.9763.7674.6505.6276.6967.8599.114

11.90415.06618.60022.50626.78431.43436.45641.85047.61653.75460.26467.14674.400

n/a

0.0070.0160.0290.0660.1180.1840.2640.3600.4700.5950.7340.8891.0581.2411.4391.8802.3792.9383.5544.2304.9645.7587.5209.51811.75014.21816.92019.85823.03026.43830.08033.95838.07042.41847.000

n/a

0.0070.16

0.0290.0650.1160.1800.2600.3540.4620.5850.7220.8731.0401.2201.4151.8482.3392.8883.4944.1584.8805.6607.3929.35611.55013.97616.63219.52022.63825.98829.56833.38037.42241.69646.200

n/a


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TerminologyABLATIVETo wear away, burn away, or vaporize.ABRASION RESISTANCEAbility to withstand the effects of repeated wear, rubbing, scraping, etc...ACETAL RESINSThe molecular structure of the polymer is that of a linear acetal consisting of unbranched polyoxymethylene chains.ACIDSOne of a class of substances compounded of hydrogen and one or more other elements, capable of uniting with a base to form a salt, and in aqueous solution, turning blue litmus paper red.ACRYLATE RESINSA class of thermoplastic resins produced by polymerization of acrylic acid derivatives.ADHESIVEA substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment.AGINGThe effect of time on plastic exposed indoors at ordinary condi-tions of temperature and relatively clean air.ALKALIESCompounds capable of neutralizing acids and usually charac-terized by an acrid taste. Can be mild like baking soda or highly caustic like lye.ANNEALINGA process of holding a material at a temperature near, but below its melting point, the object to permit stress relaxation without distortion of shape.ARC RESISTANCETime required for a given electrical current to render the surface of a material conductive because of carbonization by the arc flame.BLISTERUndesirable rounded elevation on the surface of a plastic whose boundaries may be either more or less sharply defined, somewhat resembling in shape a blister on the human skin. A blister may burst and become flattened.BONDTo attach by means of an adhesive.BURNEDShowing evidence of thermal decomposition through discolor-ation, distortion or destruction of the surface ofthe plastic.BUTADIENE STYRENE-PLASTICSA synthetic resin derived from the copolymerization of butadi-ene gas and styrene liquids.CALENDERINGA process by which a heated rubber plastic product is squeezed between heavy rollers into a thin sheet or film. The film may be frictioned into the interstices of cloth, or it may be coated onto cloth or paper.CAST RESINA resinous product prepared by pouring liquid resins intoa mold and heat-treating the mass to harden it.CELLULOIDA thermoplastic material made by the intimate blending of cellulose nitrate with camphor. Alcohol is normally employed as a volatile solvent to assist plasticization, and is subsequently removed.CELLULOSEA natural high polymeric carbohydrate found in most plants; the main constituent of dried woods, jute, flax, hemp, ramie, etc... Cotton is almost pure cellulose.CELLULOSE ACETATEAn acetic acid ester of cellulose. It is obtained by the action under rigidly controlled conditions, of acetic acid and acetic anhydride on purified cellulose usually obtained from cotton linters. All three available hydroxyl groups in each glucose unit of the cellulose can be acetylated but in the material normally used for plastics, it is usual to acetylate fully an then to lower the acetyl value (expressed as acetic acid) to 52-56% by partial hydrolysis. When compounded with suitable plasticizers it gives a tough thermoplastic material.

CEMENTA dispersion of a "solution" of unvulcanized rubber or a plastic in a volatile solvent. This meaning is peculiar to the plastics and rubber industries and may or may not be an adhesive composition.COEFFICIENT OF LINEAR THERMAL EXPANSIONThe amount of growth which occurs in a material when it is heated from one ambient temperature to another ambient tem-perature and is normally expressed in terms of in/in/oF.COEFFICIENT OF FRICTIONThe relation between force of frictional and normal pressure. Many factors affect friction & the lower the coefficient of friction the lower the wear on the machine or the material.COLD FLOWChange in dimensions or shape of some materials when subjected to external weight or pressure or pressure at room temperature.COMPOUNDA combination of ingredients before being processed or made into a finished product. Sometimes used as a synonym for material formulation.COMPRESSIVE STRENGTHThe maximum load in pounds which a one inch square section of material will support without fracturing.CONDENSATIONA chemical reaction in which two or more molecules combine, usually with the separation of water or some other simple substance.COPOLYMERThe product of simultaneous polymerization of two or more polymerizeable chemicals, commonly known as monomers.COMPRESSIBILITY (RECOVERY)This is a useful short-time test done at room temperature. Both are expressed as % of initial thickness. Some compressibility is necessary to fill irregularities, minor flaws or nicks. Good recovery when the load is released shows torque retention in a gasketed material.CRAZINGFine cracks at or under the surface of a plastic.CREEPThe dimensional change with time of a material under load, following the initial instantaneous elastic deformation. Creep at room temperature is sometimes called Cold Flow.CREEP RELAXATIONExpressed as a % of initial stress loss, this is a measure of a material's ability to maintain an initial stress over a period of time. A greater loss of stress increases the loss of bolting torque and the chance of leakage.CROSS LAMINATEA laminate in which some of the layers of material are oriented approximately at right angles to the remaining layers with respect to the grain or strongest direction in tension.CROSS-LINKINGApplied to polymer molecules, the setting-up of chemical links between the molecular chains. When extensive, as in most thermosetting resins, cross-linking makes one infusible super-molecule of all the chains.DEFORMATION UNDER LOADThe percentage of deformation that will occur in a material under a given period of time.DEGRADATIONA deleterious change in the chemical structure of a plastic.DELAMINATIONThe separation of the layers in a laminate caused by the failure of the adhesive.DIELECTRIC STRENGTHExpressed in volts per mil and represents the number of volts required to cause an electrical breakthrough.DIFFUSIONThe migration or wandering of the particles or molecules of a body of fluid matter away from the main body through a medium or into another medium.DIMENSIONAL STABILITYAbility of a plastic part to maintain its original proportions under conditions of use.


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TerminologyDUROMETERTrade name of the Shore Instrument Company for an instru-ment that measures hardness. The rubber or plastics durometer determines the "hardness" of rubber or plastics by measuring the depth of penetration (without puncturing) of a blunt needle compressed on the surface for a short period of time.ELASTIC LIMITThe load at which a material will no longer return to its original form when the load is released.ELASTOMERA material which at room temperature stretches under low stress to at least twice its length and snaps back to the original length upon release of stress.ELECTRICAL PROPERTIESPrimarily the resistance of a plastic to the passage of electricity.ELONGATIONThe ability of a material to increase in length expressed as a percentage.ELONGATION MODULUSThis is the force required to stretch the material to twice its original length. It is noted as PSI.EMULSIONThe dispersion of one liquid in another - possible only when they are mutually insoluble.ESTERA compound formed by the elimination of waste during the reac-tion between an alcohol and an acid; many esters are liquids. They are frequently used as plasticizers in rubber and plastic compounds.ETHYL CELLULOSEA thermoplastic material prepared by the ethylation of cellulose by diethyl sulfate or ethyl halides and alkali.EXTRUSIONThe compacting of a plastic material and forcing of it through an orifice in more or less continuous fashion.FABRICATETo work a material into a finished form by machining, forming or other operation, or to make flexible film or sheeting into end-products by sewing, cutting, sealing or other operation.FILLERA material added to plastic composition to impact certain quali-ties in the finished article.FLEXURAL STRENGTHThe ability of a material to deflect under load and return to its original condition expressed in pounds per square inch.FLUOROCARBONSThe family of plastics including polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polychlorotrifluoroethlylene (PCTFE), polyvinylidene and fluori-nated ethylene propylene (FEP), q.v. They are characterized by properties including good thermal and chemical resistance and nonadhesiveness and possess a low dissipation factor and low dielectric constant. Depending upon which of the fluorocarbons is used, they are available as molding materials, extrusion materials, dispersions film or tape.FORMULATIONA combination of ingredients before being processedor made into a finished product. Sometimes used as a synonym for material compound.FUSETo join two plastics parts by softening the material by heat or solvents.GENERICCommon names for types of plastic materials. They may be ei-ther chemical terms or coined names. They contrast with trade marks which are the property of one company.HARDNESSA measure of the degree of surface hardness as measured on the Rockwell scale.HEAT DISTORTIONThe temperature at which a material bends a given number of mils under a given load. Commonly used as a relative compari-son of materials.

HEAT RESISTANCE The ability to withstand the effects of exposure to high tem-perature. Care must be exercised in defining precisely what is meant when this term is used. Descriptions pertaining to heat resistance properties include: boilable, washable, cigarette-proof, sterilizable, etc...HOOP STRESSThe stress imposed on a cylindrical wall by internal pressure loading which acts so as to split the wall normal to any radius-wall intercept.IMPACT STRENGTH(1) The ability of a material to withstand shock loading;(2) the work done in fracturing, under shock loading, a specified test specimen in a specified manner.IMPERMEABILITYPermitting no passage into or through a material.INJECTION MOLDINGA molding procedure whereby a heat-softened plastic material is forced from a cylinder into a relatively cool cavity which gives the article the desired shape.LIGHT STABILITYAbility of a plastic to retain its original color and physical proper-ties upon exposure to sun or artificial light.LIGHT TRANSMISSIONThe amount of light a plastic will pass.LONGITUDINAL STRESSThe stress imposed on the long axis of any shape. It can be either a compressive or tensile stress.LOW PRESSURE LAMINATESIn general, laminates molded and cured in the range of pres-sures from 400 p.s.i. down to and including pressures obtained by the mere contact of the plies.LUBRICANTA substance used to decrease the friction between tosolid faces and sometimes used to improve processing characteristics of plastic compositions.MELAMINE PLASTICSThermosetting plastics made from melamine and formaldehyde resins.MELTING POINTThe temperature at which the liquid first forms in a small sample as its temperature is increased gradually.MODULUSA term that may be applied to either tensile, flexural, compres-sive, or torsional actions. It defines the number of pounds per square inch required to cause deformation, elongation, or flexure in a material.MODULUS OF ELASTICITYThe ratio of stress to strain in a material that is elastically deformed.MOISTURE RESISTANCEAbility to resist absorption of water.MONOMERThe simplest repeating structural unit of a polymer; for addition polymers this represents the original unpolymerized compound.NON-FLAMMABLEWill not support combustion.NON-RIGID PLASTICA plastic which has a stiffness or apparent modulus of elasticity of not over 10,000 p.s.i. at 23oC when determined in accor-dance with the Standard Method of Test for Stiffness in Flexure of Plastics.NON-TOXICNon-poisonous.NOTCH SENSITIVITYThe extent which the sensitivity of a material to fracture is increased by the presence of a surface in homogeneity such as a notch, a sudden change in section, a crack or a scratch. Low notch sensitivity is usually associated with ductile materials, and high notch sensitivity with brittle materials.


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TerminologyNYLONThe generic name for all synthetic fiber-forming polyamides, they can be formed into monofilaments and yarns character-ized by great toughness, strength and elasticity, high melting point and good resistance to water and chemicals. The material is widely used for bristles in industrial and domestic brushes and for many textile applications. It is also in injection molding gears, bearings, combs, etc...OLEFINSA group of unsaturated hydrocarbons of the general formula CnH2n and named after the corresponding paraffins by the addition of "ene" or "ylene" to the stern. Example are ethylene and propylene.ORANGE-PEELUneven and/or textured surface somewhat resembling an orange peel.ORGANIC CHEMICALOriginally applied to chemicals derived from living organisms, as distinguished from "inorganic" chemicals found in minerals and inanimate substances; modern chemists define organic chemicals more exactly as those which contain the element carbon.PHENOLIC RESINA synthetic resin produced by the condensation of an aromatic alcohol with an aldehyde, particularly of phenol with formalde-hyde. Phenolic resins form the basis for thermosetting molding materials laminated sheet and stoving varnishes. They are also used as impregnating agents and as compounds of paints varnishes, lacquers and adhesives.PLASTIC(n.) One of many high-polymeric substances, including both natural and synthetic products, but excluding the rubbers. At some stage in its manufacture every plastic is capable of flow-ing, under heat and pressure if necessary, into the desired final shape (adj.) Made of plastic: capable of flow under pressure or tensile stress.PLASTICITYA property of plastics and resins which allows the materials to be deformed continuously and permanently without rupture upon the application of a force that exceeds the yield value of the material.PLASTICIZERA liquid or solid incorporated in natural and synthetic resins and in related substances to develop such properties as resiliency, elasticity and flexibility.POLYBUTYLENE PLASTICSPlastics based on polymers made with butene as essentially the sole monomer.POLYCARBONATE RESINSPolymers derived from the direct reaction between aromatic and aliphatic dihydroxy compounds with phosgene or by the ester exchange reaction with appropriate phosgene-derived precursors.POLYESTERA resin formed by the reaction between a dibasic acid and di-hydroxy alcohol, both organic. Modification with multi-functional acids and/or bases and some unsaturated reactants permit cross-linking to thermosetting resins. Polyester modified with fatty acids are called Alkyds.POLYETHYLENEA thermoplastic material composed by polymers of ethylene. It is normally a translucent, tough, waxy solid which is unaffected by water and by a large range of chemicals.POLYMERA high-molecular-weight organic compound, natural or synthetic whose structure can be represented by a repeated small unit, the "mer" e.g. polyethylene, rubber, cellulose. Synthetic poly-mers and formed by addition or condensation polymerization of monomers. If two or more monomers are involved, a copolymer is obtained. Some polymers are elastomers, some plastics.POLYMERIZATIONChemical change resulting in the formation of a new compound whose molecular weight is usually a multiple of that of the original substance.

POLYOLEFINA polymer prepared by the polymerization of an olefin(s) as the sole monomer(s).POLYPROPYLENEA tough, lightweight, rigid plastic made by the polymerization of high-purity propylene gas in the presence of an organometallic catalyst at relatively low pressures and temperatures.POLYSTYRENEA water-while thermoplastic produced by the polymerization of styrene (vinylbenezene). The electrical insulating properties of polystyrene are outstandingly good and the material is relatively unaffected by moisture. In particular, the power loss factor is extremely low over the frequency range 10-10/c.p.s.POLYURETHANE RESINSA family of resins produced by reacting diisocyanate with organic compounds containing two or more active hydrogens to form polymers having free isocyanate groups. These groups under the influence of heat or certain catalysts will react with each other or with water, glycols, etc... to form a thermosetting material.POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC)A thermoplastic material composed of polymers of vinyl chloride a colorless solid with outstanding resistance to water, alcohols and concentrated acids and alkalies. It is obtainable in the form of granules, solutions, latices and pastes. Compounded with plasticizers, it yields a flexible material superior to rubber in aging properties. It is widely used for cable and wire coverings in chemicals plants and in the manufacturing of protective garments.POROSITYPresence of numerous visible voids.POSTCUREThose additional operations to which a cured thermosetting plastic or rubber composition is subjected to enhance the level of one or more properties.PV LIMITThe Pressure-Velocity limit test is run at different surface speeds under increasing load. A material with good bearing ability has a high value. RAYONThe generic term for fibers, staple and continuous filament yarns composed of generated cellulose, but also frequently used to describe fibers obtained from cellulose acetate or cel-lulose triacetate. Rayon fibers are similar in chemical structure to natural cellulose fibers (e.g. cotton) except that the synthetic fiber contains shorter polymer units. Most rayon is made by the viscose process.RECOVERY (COMPRESSIBILITY)This is a useful short-time test done at room temperature. Both are expressed as % of initial thickness. Some compressability is necessary to fill irregularities, minor flaws or nicks. Good recovery when the load is released shows torque retention in a gasketed material.REINFORCED PLASTICSPlastics with high strength filler imbedded in the composition, resulting in some mechanical properties superior to those of the base resin.RESILIENCEUsually regarded as another name for elasticity. While both terms are fundamentally related, there is a distinction in mean-ing. Elasticity is a general term used to describe the property of recovering original shape after a deformation, Resilience refers to the energy of recovery; that is, a body may be elastic but not highly resilient.RESINAny class of solid or semisolid organic products of natural or synthetic origin, generally of high molecular weight with no definite melting point. Most resins are polymers, q.v.RIGID PLASTICSFor purposes of general classification, a plastic that has a modulus of elasticity either in flexure or in tension greater than 100,000 p.s.i. at 23oC and 50% relative humidity when tested in accordance with ASTM Methods D747 or D790 Test for Stiff-ness of Plastics.


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TerminologyROCKWELL HARDNESSA common method for testing a plastics material for resistance to indentation in which a diamond or steel ball, under pressure, is used to pierce the test specimen. The load is expressed in kilograms.RUBBERAn elastomer capable of rapid elastic recovery after being stretched to at least twice its length at temperatures from 0o to 150oF at any humidity. Specifically, natural rubber is the standard of comparison for elastomers.SEALABILITYExpressed as milliliters of leakage per hour. This test is conducted at room temperature under a certain gasket load and contained fluid (internal) pressure. The smaller the amount, the better.SELF-EXTINGUISHINGA somewhat loosely-used term describing the ability of a material to cease burning once the source of flame has been removed.SEMIRIGID PLASTICFor purposes of general classification, a plastic that has a modulus of elasticity either in flexure or in tension between 10,000 and 100,000 p.s.i. at 23oC and 50% relative humidity when tested in accordance with ASTM Method D747 or D790 Test for Stiffness of Plastics.SHORE HARDNESSA method of determining the hardness of a plastic material using a scelroscope. This device consists of a small conical hammer fitted with a diamond point and acting in a glass tube. The hammer is made to strike the material under test and the degree of rebound is noted on a graduated scale. Generally, the harder the material the greater will be the rebound.SIMULATED WEATHERINGThe exposure of plastics to cyclic laboratory conditions of high and low temperatures, high and low relative humidities in an attempt to produce changes in their properties similar to those observed on long-time continuous exposure outdoors. The laboratory exposure conditions are usually intensified beyond those encountered in actual outdoor exposure in an attempt to achieve an accelerated effect.SIMULATED AGINGThe exposure of plastics to cyclic laboratory conditions of high and low temperatures, high and low relative humidities in an attempt to produce changes in their properties similar to those observed on long-time continuous exposure to conditions of temperature and relative humidity commonly encountered indoors or to obtain an acceleration of the effects of ordinary indoor exposure. The laboratory exposure conditionsare usually intensified beyond those actually encountered in an attempt to achieve an accelerated effect.SOLVENTThe medium within which a substance is dissolved, most commonly applied to liquids used to bring particular solids into solution, e.g. acetone is solvent for PVC.SPECIFIC GRAVITYThe density (mass per unit volume) of any material divided by that of water at a standard temperature, usually 4oC. Since water's density is nearly 1.00g/cc, density in g/cc and specific gravity are numerically nearly equal.SPECIFIC HEATRatio of the thermal capacity of a substance to that of water at 15oC.STRENGTHThe mechanical properties of a plastic, such as load or weight carrying ability to withstand sharp blows. Strength properties include tensile, flexural and tear strength, toughness, flexibility, etc...STRESS-CRACKExternal or internal cracks in a plastic caused by tensile stresses less than that of its short-time mechanical strength.STRETCH FORMINGA plastic sheet forming technique in which the heated thermo-plastic sheet is stretched over a mold and subsequently cooled.

TEAR STRENGTHResistance of a material to tearing (strength).TENSILE STRENGTHThe capacity of a material to resist a force tending to stretch it. Ordinarily the term is used to denote the force required to stretch a material to rupture and is known variously as "break-ing load", "breaking stress", "breaking strain". In plastics testing it is the load in pounds per square inch or kilos per square cen-timeter of original cross-sectional area supported at the moment of rupture by a piece of test sample on being elongated.THERMAL CONDUCTIVITYThis shows the thermal insulating ability of a material. The higher the value, the greater the ability to conduct heat. It is expressed as BTU - inches per hour - square foot - degree Fahrenheit.THERMAL EXPANSIONThe increase in length of a dimension under influence of a change in temperature.THERMOFORMINGAny process of forming thermoplastic sheet which consists of heating the sheet and pulling it down onto a mold surface.THERMOPLASTIC(adj.) Capable of being softened by heat and hardened by cooling. (n.) A material that will repeatedly soften when heated and harden when cooled. Typical of the thermoplastics family are the styrene polymers and copolymers, acrylics, cellulosics, polyethylenes, vinyls, nylons and the various fluorocarbon materials.THERMOSETA material that will undergo or has undergone a chemical reaction by the action of heat catalysts, ultra-violet light, etc... leading to a relatively infusible state. Typical of the plastics in the thermo-setting family are the aminos (melamine and urea), most polyesters, alkyds epoxies and phenolics.TOLERANCEA specified allowance for deviations in weighing, measuring, etc... or for deviations from the standard dimensions or weight.TRANSLUCENTDescriptive of a material or substance capable of transmitting some light, but not clear enough to be seen through.TRANSPARENTDescriptive of a material or substance capable of a high degree of light transmission, e.g. glass. Some polypropylene films and acrylic moldings are outstanding in this respect.TRIBOLOGYThe study of the friction, wear, and lubrication of interacting surfaces in relative motion. (ie: bearings)ULTRAVIOLETZone of invisible radiations beyond the violet end of the spec-trum of visible radiation. Since UV wavelengths are shorter than the visible, their photons have more energy, enough to initiate some chemical reactions and to degrade most plastics.VACUUM FORMINGMethod of sheet forming in which the plastic sheet is clamped in a stationary frame, heated and drawn down by a vacuum into a mold. In a loose sense, it is sometimes used to refer to all sheet forming techniques, including Drape Forming, q.v. involving the use of vacuum and stationary molds.VINYL CHLORIDE PLASTICSPlastics based on resins made by the polymerization of vinyl chloride or copolymerization of vinyl chloride with minor amounts (not over 50%) of other unsaturated compounds.VINYL PLASTICSPlastics based on resins made from vinyl monomers except those specifically covered by other classifications, such as acrylic and styrene plastics. Typical vinyl plastics are polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl butyral and copolymers of vinyl monomers with unsaturated com-pounds.VIRGIN MATERIALA plastic material in the form of pellets, granules, powder,flock or liquid that has not been subject to use or processing other than that required for its initial manufacture.VISCOSITYInternal friction of a liquid because of its resistance to shear agitation or flow.


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TerminologyVOLUME RESISTIVITYThe ability of a material to impede the flow of electricity as expressed in ohms per centimeter.WATER ABSORPTIONThe percentages by weight of water absorbed by a sample immersed in water. Dependent upon area exposed. WATER VAPOR TRANSMISSIONThe penetration of a plastic by moisture in the air.WEAR FACTORThis test measures material loss when an unlubricated sample under load is rotated on a fixed steel washer. The smaller the value, the smaller the wear.WEATHER RESISTANCEAbility of a plastic to retain its original physical properties and appearance upon prolonged exposure to outdoor weather.WELDINGJoining thermoplastic pieces by one of several heat-softening processes. In hot-gas welding, the material is heated by a jet of hot air or inert gas directed from a welding "torch" onto the area over conditions of time, temperature and pressure.YIELD POINTThere are various types of yield points - compressive, tensile, flexural and torsional. The point at which a material under stress will no longer return to its original dimensions after removal of the stress.YIELD STRESSThe force which must be applied to a plastic to initiate flow.techniques, including Drape Forming, q.v. involving the use of vacuum and stationary molds.

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