Chemical Resistance of Polyethylene Resin Used in  Flexelene™ and Flexelene™ Silver Tubing
 * Data for samples immersed for 46 hours@ 73° F
Aqueous
DL Water  
HCL 10%  
Nitric Acid 10%  
Nitric Acid 40%  
Sodium Hydroxide 10%  
Sodium Hydroxide 50%  
Sulphuric Acid 10%  
Sulphuric Acid 30%  
Oxygenated Solvents  
Acetone  
Di-Ethylene Glycol  
Ethyl Acetate  
Ethyl Alcohol  
Ethylene Glycol  
Methyl Ethyl Ketone  
MIBK  
Propanol  
Hydrocarbons  
ASTM 3 Oil  
Diesel  
Gasoline  
Hexane  
Mineral Oil  
Toluene  
Turpentine  
Others  
Acetic Acid  
Chloroform  
 Key Legend:
 Physical Changes %
   Good 10-15  
   Fair 15-50  
   Poor > 50 or Fail  
Data presented for properties of materials and chemical resistance is for reference only. Customer applications and conditions of use are beyond our control; therefore, it is imperative that customers test Eldon James products in their specific application to determine suitability. All information is provided without implied of expressed warranty of guarantee, and none of the information provided constitutes a recommendation or endorsement of any kind by Eldon James Corporation
The above information pertaining to chemical resistance is intended to serve as a general guide. The information listed does not take into account all variables that can be encountered in actual use. Thus; it is advisable to test material under actual or simulated service conditions.