Description
Plastic materials that resist chemical attack
Plastics are used for applications that require exposure to acids, bases, solvents, and other industrial chemicals. When selecting a plastic material for use in a chemical environment, it’s important to consider key factors like the concentration of chemicals, the operating temperature range, and mechanical load.
A number of plastics including polyolefins, fluoropolymers, and PEEK have outstanding chemical resistance. Contact Curbell to discuss plastics in a chemical environment.
Good Chemical Resistance
Acetal
High strength, stiff, low friction engineering plastic with good wear properties.
ETFE
Plastic material with excellent mechanical strength, stiffness, and abrasion resistance.
ECTFE
Fluoropolymer with outstanding mechanical properties and dimensional stability.
FEP
Flexible fluoropolymer with outstanding chemical resistance and electrical properties.
Fluted Polypropylene Boards
Lightweight, fluted twin-wall corrugated plastic sheet, waterproof and stain-resistant.
HDPE
LDPE
Soft, flexible, lightweight plastic material that is easy to fabricate and form.
Nylon
PBT
Strong, stiff plastic, excellent machining characteristics, bearing and wear, and chemical resistance.
PCTFE
Fluoropolymer with outstanding dimensional stability, mechanical properties, and temperature range.
PEEK
Strong, stiff plastic with outstanding chemical resistance; performs over a wide range of temperatures.
PET
A strong, dimensionally stable plastic with outstanding chemical resistance and wear properties.
PFA
Flexible fluoropolymer that performs well in extreme temperature and harsh chemical environments.
Polypropylene
Low cost, chemical resistant plastic with excellent aesthetic qualities.
PPS
Plastic material with excellent chemical and corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures.
PTFE
Low friction engineering plastic with outstanding chemical, high temperature, and weathering resistance.
UHMW
Extremely tough abrasion resistant, low cost plastic, used for a wide range of wear applications.
PVDF
High purity engineering plastic with excellent chemical, abrasion, and flame resistance.