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 |
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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.