POLIBRID® 705 or POLIBRID® 706 coating or lining systems are capable of exceptional resistance to a wide variety of chemical solutions.  Regardless, these materials have definite limitations and each potential application should be carefully appraised by the user or specifier on a case by case basis. Higher temperatures, length of time in contact with a particular solution, type and condition of the substrate and many other factors can significantly influence the performance of the POLIBRID elastomers!

The following charts list solutions with which we have experience and/or which have been tested to determine their chemical compatibility with the POLIBRID elastomers. For applications involving chemicals not listed below, we strongly recommend that the coating materials be tested by the user under conditions that closely resemble the expected service environment before specifying. Interpretations of the ratings are listed at the end of this chart. Click on the links on the menu at the left to check compatibility.

 

WATER FORMULA POLIBRID 705 POLIBRID 706
Brine ––––––––– R R
Chlorinated Water ––––––––– R R
De-Ionized Water H2O R L
Distilled Water H2O R L
Raw Water H2O R R
Sea Water ––––––––– R R
Softened Water H2O R R

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WASTEWATER

 FORMULA

POLIBRID 705

POLIBRID 706
Activated Sludge ––––––––– R L

Hydrogen Sulfide Gas

 H2S R L
Methane Gas CH4 R L
MIC (Bacterial) ––––––––– R L
Raw Sewage ––––––––– R L
Treated Effluent ––––––––– R L

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ACIDS

 FORMULA

POLIBRID 705

POLIBRID 706
Acetic <5% C2H4O2 R L
Acrylic C3H4O2 NR NR
Butyric <10% C4H8O2 L NR
Chromic <2% Cr03 L NR
Citric C6H8O7 R L
Cresylic C21H24O3 NR NR
Formic <50% CH2O2 L

NR
Fluorosilicic H2SiF6

NR

NR
Hydrochloric <17% HCl R L
Hydrochloric <37% HCl L NR
Hydrofluoric HF NR NR
Lactic C3H6O3 R L
Methacrylic C4H6O2 NR NR
Nitric <5% HNO3 L NR
Oleic C18H34O2 L NR
Phosphoric <70% H3PO4 R L
Stearic C18H36O2 L NR
Sulfamic H3NO3S NR NR
Sulfuric <30% H2SO4 R L
Sulfuric <98% H2SO4 L NR

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ALKALIES

 FORMULA

POLIBRID 705

POLIBRID 706
Ammonium Hydroxide <20% NH4OH R L
Ammonium Hydroxide >20% NH4OH L NR
Aqueous Ammonia  H3N R L
Calcium Hydroxide <30% CaH2O2 R L
Calcium Hypochlorite <15% CaCI2O2 R L
Carbon Disulfide CS2 R L
Detergents ––––––––– R L
Potassium Hydroxide <20% KOH R L
Soaps ––––––––– R L
Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO3 R R
Sodium Carbonate Na2CO3 R L
Sodium Chlorite NaClO2 NR NR
Sodium Hydroxide <20% NaOH R L
Sodium Hydroxide <50% NaOH L NR
Sodium Nitrite NaNO2 L NR
Sodium Sulfate Na2O4S R L
Trisodium Phosphate Na3O4P R L

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SALTS

 FORMULA

POLIBRID 705

POLIBRID 706
Calcium Bromide CaBr2 R L
Calcium Chloride CaCl2 R L
Cuprous Chloride CuCl R L
Ferric Chloride FeCl3 R L
Ferric Sulfate Fe2O12S3 L L
Ferrous Chloride Cl2Fe R L
Lithium Bromide BrLi R L
Magnesium Chloride Cl2Mg R L
Magnesium Sulfate MgO4S R L
Potassium Iodide KI L NR
Potassium Monopersulfate K+ -O-S(=O)2(-OOH) L NR
Sodium Chloride NaCl R R
Sodium Nitrate NaNO2 L L
Zinc Bromide ZnBr2 R L

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BLEACH &  DETERGENTS

 FORMULA

POLIBRID 705

POLIBRID 706
Chlorine Dioxide ClO2 R R
Clorox ClNaO R L
Hydrogen Peroxide <35% H2O2 L L
Phosphorous P R L
Sodium Hypochlorite <18% NaOCl R L
Sodium Hypochlorite >18% NaOCl L L
Sodium Silicate Na4O4Si R L

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ALCOHOLS

 FORMULA

POLIBRID 705

POLIBRID 706
2-Propanol C3H8O L L
Ethanol C2H6O L L
Furfuryl C5H6O2 NR NR
Isopropyl C3H7 L L
Methanol CH3OH L L

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ALIPHATICS

 FORMULA

POLIBRID 705

POLIBRID 706
Crude Oil ––––––––– L L
Diesel ––––––––– R L
Fuel Oil #2 ––––––––– R L
Fuel Oil #4 ––––––––– R L
Fuel Oil #6 ––––––––– R L
Gasoline ––––––––– L L
Heptane C7H16 R L
Hexane C6H14 R L
Hydraulic Oils ––––––––– R L
JP-4 ––––––––– L NR
JP-5 ––––––––– R L
Kerosene ––––––––– R L
Mineral Spirits ––––––––– L L
Motor Oils ––––––––– R L
Naphtha ––––––––– L NR
Natural Gas ––––––––– R L
Octane C8H18 R L
Pentane C5H12 R L
Transformer Oils ––––––––– R L

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AROMATICS

 FORMULA

POLIBRID 705

POLIBRID 706
Benzene C6H6 L NR
Chlorobenzene C6H52Cl L NR
Condensate ––––––––– L NR
Ethylbenzene C8H10 L NR
ETBE C6H14O L NR
MTBE C5H12O L NR
Nitrobenzene C6H5NO2 L NR
PAH's C9H10N2O3 NR NR
Phenol C6H5OH L NR
Styrene C8H8 L NR
Toluene C7H8 L NR
Xylene C24H30 L NR

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KETONES

 FORMULA

POLIBRID 705

POLIBRID 706
Acetone   C3H3O NR NR
Methyl Amyl Ketone C7H14O NR NR
Methyl Ethyl Ketone C4H8O NR NR
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone C6H12O NR NR

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CHLORINATED SOLVENTS

 FORMULA

POLIBRID 705

POLIBRID 706
1'1' Trichloroethylene C2HCl3 NR NR
Carbon Tetrachloride CCI4 NR NR
Methyl Isobutyl Chloride C5H11Cl NR NR
Methylene Chloride CH2Cl2 NR NR
Vinyl Trichloride ClCH2CHCl2 NR NR

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OTHER SOLUTIONS

 FORMULA

POLIBRID 705

POLIBRID 706
Acetaldehyde CH3CHO NR NR
Acrylonitrile C3H3N NR NR
Alum AlH24KO20S2 R L
Aniline C6H5NH2 NR NR
Animal Grease & Fats ––––––––– R R
Atrazine C8H14ClN5 NR NR
Coal (Low Sulfur) C R R
Coal (High Sulfur) C R R
Cyclohexylamine C6H11NH2 NR NR
Dextrose C6H12O6 R R
Di-Octyl Phthalate C24H38O4 L L
Dibutyl Maleate C12H20O4 NR NR
Dibutyl Phthalate C16H22O4 NR NR
Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether C8H18O3 L L
Dimethylformamide C3H7NO NR NR
Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether C6H14O2 L L
Formaldehyde CH2O NR NR
Fructose C6H12O6 R R
Guar Gum ––––––––– R R
Hydroquinone C6H4(OH)2 NR NR
Kaolin (China Clay) ––––––––– R R
Methyl Acrylate C4H6O2 L NR
Methacrylonitrile C4H5N NR NR
Methyl Methacrylate C5H8O2 NR NR
Mono-ethanolamine C2H7NO NR NR
Morpholine C4H9NO NR NR
Ozone <2 ppm O3 L NR
Pine-Sol ––––––––– NR NR
Polyethylene (Dry) C2H4 R R
Polypropylene (Dry) C3H6 R R
Polystyrene (Dry) C8H8 R R
Polytetrafluoroethane (Dry) (C2F4)n R R
Polyvinyl Chloride (Dry) C2H3Cl R R
Potash Ore CK2O3 R R
Pulp Liquor ––––––––– R L
Quaternary Amines ––––––––– NR NR
Silage ––––––––– R R
Silicone Fluids ––––––––– R R
Skydrol ––––––––– L NR
Sugar (Saturated) ––––––––– R R
Sugar Syrup C12H22O11 R R
Toluidine ––––––––– NR NR
Triethyl Phosphate C6H15O4P NR NR
Triethanolamine C6H15NO3 NR NR
Urea CH4N2O R L

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INTERPRETATION OF RATINGS

(R) - RECOMMENDED
 Suitable for continuous immersion or exposure. No significant weight gain or swelling and virtually no loss of tensile strength or hardness after full immersion for 30 days at 72°-77°F (21°-25°C). Higher temperatures, or a blend of solutions may substantially reduce chemical resistance.

(L) - LIMITED
Suitable for temporary exposure to chemical splash or spills, as in secondary containment, with 24 hour clean-up highly recommended. May be suitable for continuous exposure to gases or fumes. Less than 10% weight gain or swelling with corresponding loss of tensile strength and hardness after full immersion for 7 days at 72-77°F (21-25°C). Higher temperatures, longer exposure times or a blend of solutions will substantially reduce chemical resistance.

(NR) - NOT RECOMMENDED
 Not suitable for service. Rapid chemical degradation with more than 10% weight gain or swelling and substantial loss of tensile strength and hardness after full immersion for 7 days at 72-77°F (21-25°C).

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LIMITATIONS & IMPORTANT NOTES: This data sheet contains information accurate to the best of our knowledge at time of printing. Such data may be incomplete and subject to varying interpretations, however, and must be considered as general guidelines only. Compliance with project specifications, actual job conditions, and the buyer's specific needs must be considered by the specifier. We do not guarantee the results to be obtained by others unless specifically done so, in writing, by an authorized officer of Polibrid Coatings, Inc. Since methods and conditions of application are beyond our control, buyer assumes all risk of use or handling. NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IS MADE CONCERNING THE USE OF THESE PRODUCTS OR RECOMMENDATIONS AND NO LIABILITY FOR THEIR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, IS ACCEPTED. The manufacturer's sole responsibility for claims arising out of breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, is limited to the purchase price and/or replacement of the materials supplied by Polibrid Coatings, Inc., who reserves the right to modify this data without previous notice or liability.

 

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Last revised: January 18, 2005

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