Chemical Resistance
Many factors combine to determine the suitability of a wiring duct material and chemical exposure is important
among them. Various chemicals will have different effects on plastics depending on such variables as chemical
concentrations, temperature, stress and ultraviolet light. The information in this chart has been supplied to Panduit
by other reputable sources and is to be used ONLY as a guide in selecting equipment for appropriate chemical
compatibility. Before permanent installation, test the equipment with the chemicals and under the specific conditions
of your application. Ratings of chemical behavior listed in this chart apply to a 48 hour exposure period; Panduit
has no knowledge of possible effects beyond this period. Panduit does not warrant (neither express or implied)
that the information in this chart is accurate or complete or that any material is suitable for any purpose.
Resistance of Panduit Wiring Duct materials to Chemical Exposure at 72F (22C)
A = Excellent
B = Good Minor effect, slight discoloration
C = Fair Moderate Effect, not recommended for continuous use.
D = Severe Effect Not recommended.
= Information Not Available
Modified PPO/PPE +
Agent
HIPS **
PVC Polypropylene
Acetaldehyde D A
Acetamide D A
Acetate Solvent D B D
Acetic Acid D B A
Acetic Acid 20% D A A
Acetic Acid 80% C A A
Acetic Acid, Glacial D A A
Acetic Anhydride D B D
Acetone D A D
Acetyl Bromide D
Acetyl Chloride (dry) C D D
Acetylene A A
Acrylonitrile B A
Adipic Acid A B
Alcohols:Amyl A B C
Alcohols:Benzyl D A D
Alcohols:Butyl A A A
Alcohols:Diacetone B B A
Alcohols:Ethyl C A A
Alcohols:Hexyl A A
Alcohols:Isobutyl A A A
Alcohols:Isopropyl A A A
Alcohols:Methyl A A A
Alcohols:Octyl A
Alcohols:Propyl A A A
Aluminum Chloride A A A
Aluminum Chloride 20% A A A
Aluminum Fluoride A A A
Aluminum Hydroxide A A A
Aluminum Nitrate B A
**Refer to Safe and Acceptable Lubricants chart on www.panduit.com for mPPO and PPE + HIPS materials
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Modified PPO/PPE +
Agent
HIPS **
PVC Polypropylene
Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 10% A A A
Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 100% A A A
Aluminum Sulfate A A A
Alums A
Amines D B D
Ammonia 10% B A A
Ammonia Nitrate B A A
Ammonia, anhydrous A A B
Ammonia, liquid A A
Ammonium Acetate A A
Ammonium Bifluoride A A A
Ammonium Carbonate A A A
Ammonium Caseinate A
Ammonium Chloride A A A
Ammonium Hydroxide A A A
Ammonium Nitrate A A A
Ammonium Oxalate A A
Ammonium Persulfate A A A
Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic A A A
Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic A A A
Ammonium Phosphate, Tribasic A A A
Ammonium Sulfate A A A
Ammonium Sulfite A A A
Ammonium Thiosulfate
Amyl Acetate D B D
Amyl Alcohol A B C
Amyl Chloride D D D
Aniline C A D
Aniline Hydrochloride B D
Antifreeze A D A
Antimony Trichloride A A A
Aqua Regia (80% HCl, 20% HNO3) C B D
Arochlor 1248 D
Aromatic Hydrocarbons D D D
Arsenic Acid A A A
Arsenic Salts A
Asphalt A B
Barium Carbonate A A A
Barium Chloride A A A
Barium Cyanide D D
Barium Hydroxide A B A
Barium Nitrate A A A
Barium Sulfate B B A
Barium Sulfide A B A
Beer A A A
**Refer to Safe and Acceptable Lubricants chart on www.panduit.com for mPPO and PPE + HIPS materials