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Plastic Compatibility |
GenTech solvents are designed to perform as substitutes in chlorinated solvent cleaning applications. Like other halogenated solvents of similar characteristics, GenTech will effect certain types of plastics. Tests were conducted as a general guideline for consideration of the possible effects of GenTech on various types of plastic with the following results and general conclusions based on observed weight gain/loss and surface degradation/softening:
Legend: A = no effects observed
B = minor effects
C = significant effects
| Plastic Type | Abbreviation | Resistance to GenTech¹ | Reflux Testing² | Immersion Testing³ | |||
| 1 Min. | 10 Min. | 10 Min. |
1Hour | 24Hours | |||
| Acetal (Polyoxymethylene) (Delrin, Celcon) |
POM | Excellent |
A | A | A | A | A |
| ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) (Magnum) |
ABS | Poor | B | C | C | C | C |
| Acrylic (Plexiglas) |
Fair | A | B | C | C | C | |
| Chlorinated Polyvinylchloride (TempRite) | CPVC | Fair | A | B | B | C | C |
| Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (Tefzel) | ETFE | Excellent | A | A | A | A | A |
| Nylon (Polyamide) (Vydyne,Capron) |
NYL | Excellent | A | A | A | A | A |
| Polyester (Polybutylene Terephthalate) |
PBT | Excellent | A | A | A | A | B |
| Polyetheretherketone | PEEK | Excellent | A | A | A | A | A |
| Polyvinylidene Fluoride (Kynar ) |
PVDF | Excellent | A | A | A | A | A |
| Polycarbonate (Lexan) |
PC | Fair | A | B | B | C | C |
| Polyethylene (high density) (Dowlex) |
HDPE | Excellent | A | A | A | A | B |
| Polyetherimide (Ultem) |
PEI | Excellent | A | A | A | A | A |
| Polyphenylene Oxide (Noryl) |
PPO | Poor | B | C | C | C | C |
| Polypropylene (Cefor) |
PP | Fair | A | A | B | B | B |
| Polystyrene (BASF PS4324,Dylene) |
PS | Poor | C | C | C | C | C |
| Polysulfone (Ultrason, Udel) |
PSU | Poor | C | C | C | C | C |
| Polyvinyl Chloride | PVC | Poor | C | C | C | C | C |
| Polyurethane | PU | Fair | A | B | B | B | C |
| Polytetrafluoroethylen(Teflon) | PTFE | Excellent | A | A | A | A | A |
Footnotes:
- As with any generalized testing, the results of our Plastic Compatibility Testing represents outcomes within the specific parameters and conditions of the tests conducted and are provided for general guidance only. The User is responsible for testing for compatibility with their specific substrate in the context of their cleaning operation. Reliance Specialty Products, Inc. disclaims all warranties, actual or implied, in connection with this testing and compatibility for any particular application.
- Plastic coupons were prepared, weighed and placed in a reflux environment at 160°F for the time periods indicated and then removed, re-weighed and examined for changes in hardness and for visible signs of surface effects.
- Plastic coupons were prepared and immersion at 120°F for the time periods indicated and then removed, re-weighed and examined for changes in hardness and for visible signs of surface effects.