Due to the various use of Elasco’s products, our cable guards and drop overs may come into contact with various chemicals on a daily basis. Due to our chemical process of manufacturing, our PU products hold up better than most materials when being exposed to other chemicals and have a strong chemical resistance.
The following table reflects the ability of polyurethane (PU) to withstand various, common chemicals. In general, PU has GOOD to EXCELLENT resistance to most common substances. For a more specific compound, i.e., jet fuel, please contact us at (800) 827-7887.
Chemical resistance Table
= Excellent = Good = Average
| Chemical | Rating |
|---|---|
| Acetic Acid, 20% | |
| Ammonium Hydroxide Solutions | |
| ASTM Oil #1 (70°C/158°F) | |
| ASTM Oil #3 (70°C/158°F) | |
| ASTM Reference Fuel A | |
| ASTM Reference Fuel B (50°C/122°F) | |
| Barium Hydroxide Solutions | |
| Borax Solutions | |
| Boris Acid Solutions | |
| Butane | |
| Calcium Bisulfate Solutions | |
| Calcium Chloride Solutions | |
| Calcium Hydroxide Solutions | |
| Carbon Dioxide | |
| Carbon Monoxide | |
| Castor Oil | |
| Copper Chloride Solutions | |
| Copper Sulfate Solutions | |
| Cottonseed Oil | |
| Cyclohexane | |
| DOWTHERM A | |
| Ethylene Glycol | |
| Freon – 11 | |
| Freon – 12 | |
| Freon – 113 | |
| Fuel Oil | |
| Gasoline | |
| Glue | |
| Glycerin | |
| n-Hexane (50°C/122°F) | |
| Hydraulic Oils | |
| Hydrochloric Acid, 20% | |
| Hydrogen | |
| Isooctane (70°C/158°F) | |
| Isopropyl Ether | |
| Linseed Oil | |
| Lubricating Oils | |
| Magnesium Chloride Solutions | |
| Magnesium Hydroxide Solutions | |
| Mercury | |
| Mineral Oil | |
| Naphtha | |
| Naphthalene | |
| Oleic Acid | |
| Palmitic Acid | |
| Phosphoric Acid, 20%-70% | |
| Potassium Hydroxide Solutions | |
| SAE #10 Oil (70°C/158°F) | |
| Seawater | |
| Soap Solutions | |
| Sodium Hydroxide, 20% | |
| Sodium Hydroxide, 46% | |
| Soybean Oil | |
| Stearic Acid A | |
| Sulfuric Acid, 5-10% | |
| Sulfuric Acid, 10-50% | |
| Tannic Acid, 10% | |
| Tartaric Acid | |
| Tricresyl Phosphate | |
| Trisodium Phosphate Solutions | |
| Tung Oil | |
| Water (50°C/122°F) |
Source: Gallagher Corp.
To find out the exact load bearing capabilities of each of our products, please contact us.
