Chemical

resistance
guide
for protective coatings
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Chemical
resistance
guide
for protective coatings
Hempel protective coatings produce the most versatile
range of chemically resistant linings on the market.
This guide is intended to provide a summary of the
capabilities of the Hempel linings offer. It does not contain
all the linings in the Hempel offer and the chemicals listed
are not the limit of chemicals to which Hempel’s linings
are resistant.

Hempel supply linings suitable for a wide variety of

applications including, but not limited to:
• internal lining of above and below ground storage tanks
• internal lining for process vessels and piping
• external lining of buried tanks, vessels and equipment

Hempel also provide a range of linings suitable for use onto

concrete surfaces which protect against chemical, abrasion
and impact attack. Specialised systems are available which
can provide crack bridging solutions for applications where
concrete movement is expected.

Hempel aim to provide the highest levels of service in

selecting, specifying and applying the linings systems.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any enquiries or
problems you have and we will provide you the best solution
to satisfy your requirements.

If any training or support is required for the actual application

of the lining Hempel have specialists who can support the
local Technical Service Representatives if this is necessary.

This document is intended for guidance purposes

only, please contact Hempel for confirmation of
product performance.

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Specific notes
(A) Introduction
Hempel provides guidance on the resistance of tank linings
to those products which are commonly stored in bulk
quantities. An explanation of the notations against each
product is as follows:
Note = storage of product subject to the conditions of the
specific Chemical notes itemized.
1,4 = Recommended provided the requirements of Notes 1
and 4 are met.
NR = Not recommended for this service.
T = Testing is required to determine if this product is
suitable for this service.
Recommendations are based on laboratory test data,
field service and/or practical experience.
Performance is subject to application and cure in
strict accordance with the product data sheets and
project specification.
The chemical resistance information included in this
document is for materials cured under normal ambient
conditions. Post-curing can in some cases improve the
chemical resistance of certain linings (and also reduce
any risk of contamination in some critical chemicals)
consult Hempel.
All concentrations listed are aqueous,
unless otherwise noted.
(B) Substrates and primers
The resistance quoted in the guide refers to the coating
system being applied directly to mild steel that has been
prepared to the standard quoted on the product data sheet
or over an approved primer. Application to alternative
primers and substrates is possible.
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(C) Product storage temperature
Chemical resistance is recorded as the maximum continuous
storage temperature (loading temperatures may be up to
10°C higher than the storage temperature).
In certain circumstances some products have been
demonstrated to be suitable for high temperature service
and the recorded value may be increased subject to
confirmation of the conditions - please consult your regional
linings technical representative.
Care should be taken when storing high temperature
aqueous chemicals. Where large temperature differentials
exist between the chemicals and external tank wall there is a
danger of the tank coating system being adversely affected
due to cold wall thermal shock. If temperature differences are
in excess of 30°C (54ºF), it is recommended that the tank is
insulated to reduce thermal gradient.
(D) Coating discolouration
Some stored products may cause discolouration or
staining of the surface of the coating under certain storage
conditions. Coatings may also become discoloured by dyes
etc. which are added to products (e.g. to petroleum products
for tax exemption purposes). This colour change does not
affect the chemical resistance properties of the coating.
(E) Tank cleaning
Hempel does not advise on methods of tank cleaning, except
where cleaning methods may cause damage to the coating.
Expert advice should be sought from one of the specialist
tank cleaning companies.
Before use, any cleaning chemicals should be tested
to determine if they have any detrimental effect on the
lining material.
(F) Mixtures
For mixtures of materials it may not simply be a case
of the chemicals resistance list for the components.
Mixtures can behave differently to the sum of their
components. Please consult Hempel to confirm suitability
of lining schemes for chemical blends.
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Product notes
1. Water miscible and hydrolysable chemicals
These products are susceptible to hydrolysis in the presence
of water to form compounds which are potentially damaging
to the coating.
These products are only acceptable for storage if they are
pure, essentially neutral and are carried under completely
dry conditions.
2. Vegetable and animal oils and fats
Vegetable and animal oil, fats etc. are esters of polyols
with fatty acids and nearly always contain free fatty acid.
If in contact with water, especially at higher temperatures,
these can saponify, resulting in increased free fatty acid
content. Free fatty acids can be very aggressive to tank
coatings. Thus, during loading, storage and discharge the
acid values should not exceed the values shown below.
Acid value measured in accordance with ISO 660 (1996)
is the only accepted method to determine a cargo’s suitability
for storage. The free fatty acid percentages are a guide only
as the acid value is dependant on the molecular weight
of the Fatty Acid(s).
Galvosil 15700 - Maximum acid value (acc.to ISO 660
(1996)) - 5 mg KOH/g oil.
Hempadur 15400, 15600 and 15460 - Maximum acid value
(acc.to ISO 660 (1996)) - 30 mg KOH/g oil.
Hempadur 85671 - Maximum acid value (acc.to ISO 660
(1996)) - 100 mg KOH/g oil.
Hempel 35910 - Maximum acid value (acc.to ISO 660
(1996)) - No limit.
3. Caustic products
Dilute caustic solutions can be very aggressive towards
tank linings. Care should be taken when cleaning tanks
containing caustic materials to avoid prolonged contact
of the lining with dilute solutions.
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4. Materials with special purity requirements Important notes
Many of the lining systems in this product resistance In accordance with our policy of continuous product
guide are resistant to materials which have specific purity development the information in this document may be
requirements, and these may require global, regional or modified from time to time and you should check with
company approvals/certification to enable their use for your local Hempel representative that you have the
this service. most up-to date version.
Regulatory approvals for food/water contact vary by country Failure to comply with the requirements of the latest
and region. version of this chemical product resistance guide that
apply to the products to be stored will invalidate any
The use of a lining inside a jet fuel storage tank may require a guarantee given by Hempel for the coating system as
specific approval from a military or commercial organization. applied to the storage tank or vessel.
Hempel have materials with globally recognised certification
Subject to the above, all products supplied and
Other materials may require high purity (for example fibre technical advice given, are subject to Hempel’s
grade MEG) and it is important to consider this when making standard conditions of sale.
a selection.
Please consult Hempel for the status of approvals in your
country/region.
5. Generically identified materials
These products are believed to be suitable for storage in the
indicated tank lining since they seem to be generically similar
to products successfully stored. Since the composition may
vary, a detailed specification for the product to be stored
must be supplied to Hempel – a recommendation on the
product notation can usually be made without testing,
however in some cases confirming tests may be required.
6. Discolouration of acids on storage
Storage of strong acids (such as Hydrochloric, Sulphuric and
Phosphoric acid) in contact with chemically resistant linings
may cause discolouration of the lining. This will not influence
the corrosion protection, however, with prolonged immersion
there is a risk of discolouration of the stored acid. If purity is
a requirement alternative storage solutions may be required.
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Chemical Hempadur 15600 Hempadur 15460 Hempadur 1540 Hempadur 85671 Hempadur 35760 Hempadur 35900 Galvosil 15700 Hempel’s Vinyl Ester
GF 35910
1, 2, 3, 5 - Tetramethylbenzene 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
1 - Heptene 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
1 - Pentene 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
2 - Chloroethanol NR NR NR NR 40°C / 104°F 25°C / 77°F
2 - Heptanone NR 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
2 - Methoxyethanol NR 82°C / 180°F 40°C / 104°F 82°C / 180°F
3 - Chloroprene NR NR NR NR
Acetic Acid, <25% NR NR NR NR NR NR
Acetic Acid, 10-50% NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 60°C / 140°F
Acetic Acid, 1-5% NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 60°C / 140°F
Acetic Acid, 50% to (Glacial) 100% NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 40°C / 104°F
Acetic Acid, 5-10% NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 60°C / 140°F
Acetic Anhydride NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 40°C / 104°F
Acetone NR NR NR NR NR NR 40°C / 104°F NR
Acetonitrile NR NR T T 40°C / 104°F (1) NR
Acetophenone NR T T
Acrolein NR
Acrylonitrile NR NR T T 40°C / 104°F (1) T
Aircraft Gasoline 50°C / 122°F (4) 50°C / 122°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 60°C / 140°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 50°C / 122°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 60°C / 140°F
Airturbo Fuel 50°C / 122°F (4) 50°C / 122°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 50°C / 122°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 40°C / 104°F
Alcohol, Linear Primary C-12/15 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Alcoholic Beverages, NOS NR NR NR NR NR
Alkylate 40°C / 104°F (5) 60°C / 140°F (5) 40°C / 104°F (5) 50°C / 122°F (5) 40°C / 104°F (5) 40°C / 104°F (5) 40°C / 104°F (5) 40°C / 104°F
Allyl Alcohol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F NR 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 25°C / 77°F
Alpha Olefin C-6/18 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Ammonium Hydroxide, 0-5% NR 50°C / 122°F NR NR NR 40°C / 104°F
Ammonium Hydroxide, 21-30% 40°C / 104°F NR NR NR NR NR NR
Ammonium Hydroxide, 6-20% NR 40°C / 104°F NR NR NR NR
Amyl Aldehyde NR NR NR NR 25°C / 77°F
Aniline 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F NR NR NR NR NR
Aromatic 100 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Arsenious Acid 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F NR NR NR 60°C / 140°F
AVGAS 100LL (Low Benzene) 50°C / 122°F (4) 50°C / 122°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 50°C / 122°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) T
Aviation Alkylates (C8 Paraffins and Isoparaffins, BP 95-120°C) 50°C / 122°F (4) 50°C / 122°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 60°C / 140°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 50°C / 122°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 60°C / 140°F
Aviation Fuel 50°C / 122°F (4) 50°C / 122°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 60°C / 140°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 50°C / 122°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 60°C / 140°F
Benzene 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F NR 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Benzene Sulphonic Acid NR T NR NR NR 60°C / 140°F
Benzoic Acid NR T NR NR
Benzyl Acetate NR T T 40°C / 104°F (1) 25°C / 77°F
Benzyl Alcohol NR 25°C / 77°F NR 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Benzyl Chloride T T NR 40°C / 104°F T 40°C / 104°F (1) 50°C / 122°F
Benzyl Dichloride T T NR T NR T

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Chemical Hempadur 15600 Hempadur 15460 Hempadur 1540 Hempadur 85671 Hempadur 35760 Hempadur 35900 Galvosil 15700 Hempel’s Vinyl Ester
GF 35910
Biodiesel B100 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F NR 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F NR 60°C / 140°F
Biodiesel B20 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F NR 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F NR 60°C / 140°F
Biodiesel B5 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F NR 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F NR 60°C / 140°F
Bioethanol NR 50°C / 122°F NR NR NR 25°C / 77°F
Bunker C 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 93°C / 200°F 40°C / 104°F 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F
Bunker Fuel 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 93°C / 200°F 40°C / 104°F 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F
Butanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F NR 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Butyl Acetate NR 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F (1) 25°C / 77°F
Butyl Amine NR NR NR T
Butyl Ether NR 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Butylbenzyl Phthalate 50°C / 122°F NR 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F (1) 60°C / 140°F
Butylene Glycol 50°C / 122°F NR 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
ButyraIdehyde 50°C / 122°F NR NR NR 25°C / 77°F
Butyric Acid NR NR NR NR NR NR 50°C / 122°F
Butyric Acid, 0-5% NR NR NR NR NR NR 60°C / 140°F
Butyric Acid, 51-100% NR NR NR NR NR NR 40°C / 104°F
Butyric Acid, 6-50% NR NR NR NR NR NR 60°C / 140°F
Butyrolactone 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F NR T NR T
Calcium Bromide Solutions 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F NR 50°C / 122°F
Calcium Carbonate Slurries 50°C / 122°F NR 60°C / 140°F
Calcium Carbonate Slurries 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F NR 60°C / 140°F
Calcium Chloride Solutions 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F NR 60°C / 140°F
Carbon Disulfide NR NR NR NR 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Carbon Tetrachloride 40°C / 104°F (1) T NR NR 40°C / 104°F (1) 51
Chlorobenzene NR T T T NR NR
Chloroform NR NR T T 40°C / 104°F (1) NR
Citric Acid NR T T T NR 59
Clarified Crude Oils 93°C / 200°F 71°C / 160°F 60°C / 140°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 93°C / 200°F NR 82°C / 180°F
Crude Oil - Sour, High Sulphur 93°C / 200°F 71°C / 160°F 60°C / 140°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 93°C / 200°F NR 82°C / 180°F
Crude Oil - Sweet, Low sulphur 93°C / 200°F 71°C / 160°F 60°C / 140°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 93°C / 200°F 40°C / 104°F 82°C / 180°F
Crude Oil - Water Mixtures 93°C / 200°F 71°C / 160°F 50°C / 122°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 93°C / 200°F 40°C / 104°F 82°C / 180°F
Cumene (Isopropyl Benzene) NR 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Cycloheptane 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Cyclohexane 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Cyclohexanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Dibutyl Ether 40°C / 104°F T T
Dichloromethane NR NR NR NR 40°C / 104°F (1) NR
Diesel 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Diethanolamine NR T T T NR 51
Diethyl Ether NR NR T T 40°C / 104°F NR
Diethylene Glycol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F T T 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Distillates, Straight Run (Kerosene) 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F

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Chemical Hempadur 15600 Hempadur 15460 Hempadur 1540 Hempadur 85671 Hempadur 35760 Hempadur 35900 Galvosil 15700 Hempel’s Vinyl Ester
GF 35910
Dodecane 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Dodecanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Domestic Fuel Oil 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F
Epichlorohydrin NR T T
ETBE 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Ethanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F NR NR 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Ethyl Acetate NR 40°C / 104°F (1) NR T 40°C / 104°F (1) NR
Ethyl Benzene NR 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Ethylene Dichloride (Edc) NR T T T
Ethylene Glycol T 50°C / 122°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 82°C / 180°F (4) T 40°C / 104°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (1) 82°C / 180°F
Ethylhexanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F (1) 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F (1) 50°C / 122°F
Ethyltoluene 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Formic Acid NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 40°C / 104°F
Fuel Oil Light 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F
Fuel Oil No.1 (Kerosene, Destillate No.1) 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F
Fuel Oil No.2 (Diesel Oil, Destillate No.2, Bunker A) 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F
Fuel Oil No.4 (Mix of Destillate and Residual Oils) 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F
Fuel Oil No.5 (Residual Fuel Oil, Bunker B) 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F
Fuel Oil No.6 (Heavy Fuel Oil, Residual Fuel Oil, Bunker C) 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F
Furfural NR T T T NR NR
Gas Oil 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 71°C / 160°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F 40°C / 104°F 71°C / 160°F
Gas Plant Naphtha 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Gasoline, <50% Ethanol 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F NR 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Gasoline, <10% methanol 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F NR 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Gasoline, <15% ETBE 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Gasoline, <15% MTBE 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Gasoline, 10-30% methanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F NR 40°C / 104°F T 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 25°C / 77°F
Gasoline, Aviation 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Gasoline, E85 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F NR 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Gasoline, Premium Unleaded 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Gasoline, Regular Unleaded 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Glycerine 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F T T NR 60°C / 140°F
Glycol 40°C / 104°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 82°C / 180°F (4) T 40°C / 104°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 82°C / 180°F (4)
Heart Cut Distillate (Exxon Solvent Blend) 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Heating Oil 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 71°C / 160°F 60°C / 140°F 71°C / 160°F
Heavy Aromatic Naphtha 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 71°C / 160°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Heptane (All Isomers) 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Heptanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Hexadecane 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Hexadecanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Hexane (All Isomers) 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Hexanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F

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Chemical Hempadur 15600 Hempadur 15460 Hempadur 1540 Hempadur 85671 Hempadur 35760 Hempadur 35900 Galvosil 15700 Hempel’s Vinyl Ester
GF 35910
Hexene 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Hydrochloric Acid, pH >3 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F NR NR 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F NR 60°C / 140°F
Hydrochloric Acid, 0-9% NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 60°C / 140°F
Hydrochloric Acid, 10-19% NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 60°C / 140°F
Hydrochloric Acid, 20-30% NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 60°C / 140°F
Hydrogen Peroxide NR NR NR NR NR NR
Iso Octane 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Isobutyl Alcohol NR 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Isodecanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Isohexanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Isononyl Alcohol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Isopentane 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Isopropanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F NR 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Isopropyl Toluene 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Jet Fuel, JP4, JP5, JP8 & Jet A 50°C / 122°F (4) 50°C / 122°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 60°C / 140°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 50°C / 122°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 60°C / 140°F (4)
Kerosene 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Low Aromatic White Spirit 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Lube Oil 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 82°C / 180°F 40°C / 104°F 71°C / 160°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F
MEG/Water Mixtures 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 82°C / 180°F T 40°C / 104°F NR 82°C / 180°F
Meta Xylene 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Methanol 25°C / 77°F 25°C / 77°F NR NR NR NR 40°C / 104°F (1) 25°C / 77°F
Methyl Acrylate NR 25°C / 77°F (4) T T 40°C / 104°F (1) NR
Methyl Ethyl Ketone NR 25°C / 77°F T T 40°C / 104°F NR
Methyl Formate NR NR T T NR NR
Methyl Toluene 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F NR 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F T 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Methylamyl Alcohol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Methylcyclohexane 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Middle Oil 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 71°C / 160°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Mineral Oil - Tellus Oil 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 82°C / 180°F 40°C / 104°F 71°C / 160°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F
Mineral Oil - White 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F
Mineral Seal Oil (Lube Oil) 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 71°C / 160°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F
Mineral Spirits 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F
Mineral Spirits #10 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F
Mineral Spirits #3 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F
Mineral Spirits #4 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F
Molasses (Ph > 4) 40°C / 104°F T T NR 60°C / 140°F
Monoethylene Glycol 40°C / 104°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 82°C / 180°F (4) T 40°C / 104°F (4) 40°C / 104°F (4) 82°C / 180°F (4)
Motor Oil 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 82°C / 180°F
MTBE 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Naphta, Heartcut Distillate Oil (Maximum 10% Benzene) 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Naphta, Heavy (Maximum 10% Benzene) 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Naphta, Petroleum (Maximum 10% Benzene) 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F

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Chemical Hempadur 15600 Hempadur 15460 Hempadur 1540 Hempadur 85671 Hempadur 35760 Hempadur 35900 Galvosil 15700 Hempel’s Vinyl Ester
GF 35910
Naphta, Sour (Maximum 10% Benzene) 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Naphta, Sweet (Maximum 10% Benzene) 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Nonane 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Nonanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Nonene 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Octane 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Octanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F (1) 60°C / 140°F
Oil, Petroleum 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 93°C / 200°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Olefin Mixture C5-C12 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Pale Oil 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 93°C / 200°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 93°C / 200°F
Paraffinic Oil, White 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 93°C / 200°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F
Pentane 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Phosphoric Acid NR NR NR NR NR 50°C / 122°F (6)
Polypropylene Glycol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Potassium Bromide Solutions 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F NR 50°C / 122°F
Potassium Carbonate Solutions 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F NR 60°C / 140°F
Potassium Chlorate Solutions 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F NR 60°C / 140°F
Potassium Chloride Solutions 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F NR 60°C / 140°F
Potassium Cyanide Solutions 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F T NR 60°C / 140°F
Potassium Hydroxide, >30% NR 40°C / 104°F (3) 40°C / 104°F (3) 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F (3) 40°C / 104°F (3) NR NR
Potassium Hydroxide, 0-3% NR 40°C / 104°F (3) 40°C / 104°F (3) 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F (3) 40°C / 104°F (3) NR NR
Potassium Hydroxide, 3-30% NR 40°C / 104°F (3) NR 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F (3) NR NR
Potassium Nitrate Solutions 60°C / 140°F NR 60°C / 140°F
Propane 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Propanol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F NR 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Pyrolysis Fuel (Fuel Oil) 40°C / 104°F 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Secondary Amyl Alcohol 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Shell Kerex (Mineral Spirits) 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Shell Lube Oils 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F 40°C / 104°F 82°C / 180°F
Shellsol 'A' (Trimethyl Benzenes) 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Shellsol A100 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Sodium Chloride Solutions 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F NR 60°C / 140°F
Sodium Hydroxide, >30% NR 40°C / 104°F (3) 40°C / 104°F (3) 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F (3) 40°C / 104°F (3) NR NR
Sodium Hydroxide, 0-3% NR 40°C / 104°F (3) 40°C / 104°F (3) 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F (3) 40°C / 104°F (3) NR NR
Sodium Hydroxide, 3-30% NR 40°C / 104°F (3) NR 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F (3) NR NR
Solvent Naphtha 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Solvesso 100 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Solvesso 150 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Styrene Monomer NR 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Sulphuric Acid, >75% NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR
Sulphuric Acid, 0-20% NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 60°C / 140°F (6)
Sulphuric Acid, 21-50% NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 60°C / 140°F (6)

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Chemical Hempadur 15600 Hempadur 15460 Hempadur 1540 Hempadur 85671 Hempadur 35760 Hempadur 35900 Galvosil 15700 Hempel’s Vinyl Ester
GF 35910
Sulphuric Acid, 51-71% NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 50°C / 122°F (6)
Sulphuric Acid, 71-75% NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 40°C / 104°F (6)
Sulphuric Acid, pH > 3 40°C / 104°F (6) 40°C / 104°F (6) NR 40°C / 104°F (6) 40°C / 104°F (6) NR 60°C / 140°F (6)
Tetrachloroethane 40°C / 104°F T T 40°C / 104°F (1) 50°C / 122°F
Tetrahydrofuran NR NR T T 40°C / 104°F NR
Toluene NR 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Toluene Disocyanate NR T T T 40°C / 104°F NR
Transformer Oil 60°C / 140°F 50°C / 122°F 82°C / 180°F 60°C / 140°F 71°C / 160°F 40°C / 104°F 71°C / 160°F
Triethyl Benzene 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F
Triethylene Glycol 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F T T 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Urea Solution NR 50°C / 122°F T T NR 60°C / 140°F
VM&P Naphtha 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 40°C / 104°F
Water, Brackish 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F NR (2) 50°C / 122°F
Water, Deionised 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F NR 82°C / 180°F
Water, Demineralized 25°C / 77°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F NR 93°C / 200°F
Water, Distilled 25°C / 77°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F NR 93°C / 200°F
Water, Fresh 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F NR 93°C / 200°F
Water, Sea 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F NR 93°C / 200°F
Water - Produced 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 93°C / 200°F 60°C / 140°F 82°C / 180°F NR 93°C / 200°F
White Mineral Oil 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
White Oils 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
White Spirit 100 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
White Spirit 150 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
White Spirit 160/182 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
White Spirits 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°F 60°C / 140°F
Xylene 50°C / 122°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F 40°C / 104°F 50°C / 122°F

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