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ver 04-Feb-2019

Polysulfone Chemical Compatibility Chart


Chemical Rating Chemical Rating

1,4-Dioxane, pure X Aluminum chloride, pure A


2,2,4-Trimethylpentane, pure4 A Aluminum hydroxide B
2,4,6-Trinitrophenol X Aluminum salts, pure A
2-Methoxyethanol X Aluminum trichloride, 10% A
2-Propanol, pure4 A Amino acid, pure A
Acetaldehyde X Aminoethanol (2-) A
Acetamide X Ammonia, 25%2 A
Acetic acid, 5% A Ammonia, 29%2 A
Acetic acid, 10% A Ammonia4 B
Acetic acid, 20% A Ammonium acetate, saturated A
Acetic acid, 50%1 A Ammonium chloride, 10% A
Acetic acid, glacial1 A Ammonium chloride, pure A
Acetic anhydride X Ammonium glycolate, pure A
Acetone, 5% A Ammonium hydroxide, 5%1 A
Acetone, 50% A Ammonium hydroxide, 15%1 A
Acetone, 60%2 A Ammonium hydroxide, 29%1 A
Acetone, pure X Ammonium hydroxide, 30%1 A
Acetonitrile X Ammonium nitrate, 10% A
Acetophenone X Ammonium oxalate, pure A
Acetyl chloride X Ammonium persulfate, 24% A
Acrylonitrile X Ammonium salts, pure A
Adhesive (Eastman 910) A Ammonium sulfate, 10% A
Adipic acid, pure A Amyl acetate X
Alanine, pure A Amyl alcohol A
Alconox, 1% A Amyl alcohol, pure A
Allyl alcohol4 B Amyl chloride X
Aluminum sulfate, 10% A Aniline X

A = Little or no interaction B = Slight interaction X = Not recommended Room temperature = 20°C or 68°F
(1) Elevated temperatures may reduce resistance --- (2) Exposure to elevated stress may damage polymer
(3) Prolonged exposure may reduce resistance --- (4) Room Temperature only

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the
selection. Improper selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

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Polysulfone Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 04-Feb-2018

Chemical Rating Chemical Rating

Anti-Freeze2 A Butter, salted2 A


Antimony trichloride X Butyl acetate X
Aqua regia, pure X Butyl alcohol A
Automotive grease2 A Butyl cellosolve A
Aviation gasoline (100 octane)3 B Butyl chloride X
Barbitol solvent A Butyl ether A
Barium chloride, 10% A Butyl phthalate X
Benzaldehyde X Butylamine (n-) X
Benzenamine X Butylated hydroxy anisole X
Benzene X Butylated hydroxy toluene A
Benzene sulfonic acid X Butyraldehyde X
Benzoic acid3 B Butyric acid X
Benzol, pure X Calcium chloride, saturated A
Benzonitrile X Calcium dinitrate, 10% A
Benzyl acetate X Calcium hydroxide B
Benzyl alcohol X Calcium hypochlorite, 3.5%3 A
Benzyl chloride X Calcium hypochlorite, saturated3 A
Black liquor1 A Calcium propionate2 A
Boric acid A Calgon liquid A
Brake fluid X Carbitol A
Brine A Carbazole X
Bromine, 10%1,3 B Carbon disulfide X
Bromine, pure X Carbon tetrachloride3 A
Bromobenzene X Carbon Tetrachloride X
Bromoform X Caustic potash, 30%4 A
Butadiene X Caustic potash, 50%4 A
Butanol2 A Caustic potash, concentrated4 A

A = Little or no interaction B = Slight interaction X = Not recommended Room temperature = 20°C or 68°F
(1) Elevated temperatures may reduce resistance --- (2) Exposure to elevated stress may damage polymer
(3) Prolonged exposure may reduce resistance --- (4) Room Temperature only

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the
selection. Improper selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

Industrial Specialties Mfg.


ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
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Polysulfone Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 04-Feb-2018

Chemical Rating Chemical Rating

Caustic soda, 1% A Corn oil2 A


Caustic soda, 50%1 A Cotton Seed oil2 A
Cedarwood oil3 B Cresol (m-) X
Cellosolve (2-ethoxyethanol) A Cresol X
Cellosolve acetate X Cresyl Diphenyl phosphate X
Cellosolve solvent4 A Cupric chloride, saturated A
Chlorine, water solution X Cyclohexane2 A
Chlorine, dry gas, 10% X Cyclohexane X
Chlorine, wet gas X Cyclohexanol A
Chlorine, wet gas, 10% X Cyclohexanone X
Chloroacetic acid X Cyclopentane X
Chlorobenzene X Decahydronaphthalene X
Chloroethanol (2-) X Decalin, pure X
Chloroform X Diacetone, pure X
Chlorophenol, 5% X Diacetone alcohol X
Chromic acid, 10%2 A Dibutyl phthalate, pure X
Chromic acid, 12%2 A Dichlorobenzene (p-), vapor X
Chromic acid, 20% X Dichlorodifluoromethane (Freon 12) A
Chromic acid, 50% X Dichloromethane X
Chromic acid, 60% X Diesel fuel A
Chromic acid, sulfuric acid mixture, 96% X Diesel fuel (fuel oil #2) A
Cinnamon oil3 B Diethyl benzene X
Citric acid, 2% A Diethyl ether X
Citric acid, 10% A Diethyl ketone X
Citric acid, 40% A Diethyl malonate3 B
Citric acid, 1M A Diethylamine1,3 B
Copper sulphate, pure A Diethylene dioxide X

A = Little or no interaction B = Slight interaction X = Not recommended Room temperature = 20°C or 68°F
(1) Elevated temperatures may reduce resistance --- (2) Exposure to elevated stress may damage polymer
(3) Prolonged exposure may reduce resistance --- (4) Room Temperature only

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the
selection. Improper selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

Industrial Specialties Mfg.


ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
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Polysulfone Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 04-Feb-2018

Chemical Rating Chemical Rating

Dimethyl formamide X Ethyl chloride X


Diethylene glycol X Ethyl cyanoacetate X
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether X Ethyl lactate X
Dimethyl acetamide, pure X Ethylbutyric acid (2-) A
Dimethyl formamide, pure X Ethylene chloride X
Dimethyl sulfoxide X Ethylene dichloride X
Dimethylaniline X Ethylene glycol A
Dimethylformamide (N,N-) X Ethylene glycol, pure A
Dimethylsulfoxide, 50% (DMSO) B Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether X
Dimethylsulfoxide, pure (DMSO) X Ethylene oxide A
Dioctylphthalate2 (dioctyl phthalate) A Ethylene oxide, gas A
Dioxane (p-) X Ethylene oxide, pure A
Dipropylene glycol3 B Ethylenediamine, 92%4 A
DMSO X EtO, gas (ethylene oxide) A
Dowtherm X EtO, pure (ethylene oxide) A
Epichlorohydrin X Fatty acids - saturated B
Ethanol1,2 A Fatty acids - unsaturated B
Ethanol, 40%1,2 B Ferric chloride, 10% A
Ether X Ferrous sulfate, saturated A
Ethyl acetate X Fluorides A
Ethyl alcohol, 15% A Fluorine, gas X
Ethyl alcohol, 40%1,2 B Formaldehyde, 2% A
Ethyl alcohol, 95%1,2 B Formaldehyde, 30% A
Ethyl alcohol, pure1,2 B Formaldehyde, 10% A
Ethyl benzene X Formaldehyde, 37%1 A
Ethyl benzoate X Formaldehyde, 40%1 A
Ethyl butyrate X Formalin, 10% A

A = Little or no interaction B = Slight interaction X = Not recommended Room temperature = 20°C or 68°F
(1) Elevated temperatures may reduce resistance --- (2) Exposure to elevated stress may damage polymer
(3) Prolonged exposure may reduce resistance --- (4) Room Temperature only

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the
selection. Improper selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

Industrial Specialties Mfg.


ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
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© Copyright 2019 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
Polysulfone Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 04-Feb-2018

Chemical Rating Chemical Rating

Formalin, 40%1,3 B Hydraulic oil A


Formic acid, 3%1 A Hydrazine X
Formic acid, 10%1 B Hydrobromic acid, 20% A
Formic acid, 25%1 B Hydrobromic acid, 69%1 A
Formic acid, 50%1 B Hydrochloric acid, 5%2 A
Formic acid, 88%1 X Hydrochloric acid, 20%2 A
Formic acid, 100%1 X Hydrochloric acid, 37%1 A
Formic acid, pure1 X Hydrofluoric acid, 4%1,3 B
Freon 111 A Hydrofluoric acid, 25%1,3 A
Freon TF, pure1 B Hydrofluoric acid, 50%1,3 A
Freon TMC X Hydrogen peroxide A
Freon TMS2 A Hydrogen peroxide, 3% A
Fuel oil1 A Hydrogen peroxide, 30% A
Furfural X Hydrogen peroxide, 90% A
Gasoline2 A Iodine solutions X
Glutaraldehyde B Isobutanol, pure1 A
Glutaraldehyde disinfectant B Isobutyl alcohol A
Glycerin, pure A Isobutyl alcohol, pure1 A
Glycerol, pure A Isooctane A
Grape juice A Isopropanol1,3 B
Grease2 A Isopropanol, 100%1,3 B
Green liquor A Isopropanol, pure1,3 B
Heptane (n-)2 A iso-Propanol, 100%1,3 B
Heptane, 0.05% A Isopropyl acetate X
Hexane (n-)2 B Isopropyl alcohol A
Hexane1 B Isopropyl alcohol, 100%1,3 B
Hexanol A Isopropyl alcohol, pure1,3 B

A = Little or no interaction B = Slight interaction X = Not recommended Room temperature = 20°C or 68°F
(1) Elevated temperatures may reduce resistance --- (2) Exposure to elevated stress may damage polymer
(3) Prolonged exposure may reduce resistance --- (4) Room Temperature only

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the
selection. Improper selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

Industrial Specialties Mfg.


ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2019 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
Polysulfone Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 04-Feb-2018

Chemical Rating Chemical Rating

Isopropyl benzene X Methanol, 100%2 A


Isopropyl ether3 B Methoxyethyl oleate X
Isopropyl ether, pure X Methyl acetate X
Jet fuel (640A) A Methyl alcohol2 A
Jet fuel (JP-4) A Methyl alcohol, 98%1 B
Jubilee wax4 A Methyl alcohol, pure1 B
Kerosene2 A Methyl cellosolve A
Ketchup A Methyl chloride X
Lacquer thinner X Methyl ethyl ketone X
Lactic acid, 3% A Methyl formate X
Lactic acid, 60%3 A Methyl isobutyl ketone X
Lactic acid, 85%3 A Methyl propyl ketone X
Lard A Methylene chloride X
Lauric acid3 A Methylpyrrolidone X
Lead acetate, pure A Methyl-t-butyl ether X
Lemon oil C MIBK X
Lestoil C Milk2 A
Linseed oil A Mineral oil A
Lubricating oil A Mineral spirits3,4 B
Magnesium chloride, 10% A Monochlorobenzene X
Magnesium chloride, pure A Monochlorodifluoromethane (Freon 22)3 B
Malonic acid A Monoethanolamine A
Margarine2 A Morpholine, 0.2% X
Mayonnaise A Motor oil A
MEK, 40%2 A Mustard A
MEK, pure X N-amyl acetate X
Methanol2 A N-butanol3,4 B

A = Little or no interaction B = Slight interaction X = Not recommended Room temperature = 20°C or 68°F
(1) Elevated temperatures may reduce resistance --- (2) Exposure to elevated stress may damage polymer
(3) Prolonged exposure may reduce resistance --- (4) Room Temperature only

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the
selection. Improper selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

Industrial Specialties Mfg.


ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2019 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
Polysulfone Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 04-Feb-2018

Chemical Rating Chemical Rating

N-butyl acetate X Oil (ASTM #3)2 A


N-butyl alcohol3,4 B Oil, cedarwood2,3 B
N-decane3,4 B Oil, cinnamon2,3 B
N-Heptane1 A Oil, corn2 A
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone X Oil, mineral1 A
NALCON 7330 (<1%) A Oil, olive3 A
NALCON 7647 (<1%) A Oil, orange2,3 B
NALCON 7678 (<1%) A Oil, pine2,3 B
Naphtha VMOP X Oil, vegetable2 A
Naphthalene, vapor X Oleic acid2 A
Nitric acid, 5%3,4 B Olive oil3 A
Nitric acid, 10%3,4 B Orange oil2,3 B
Nitric acid, 20%3,4 B Oxalic acid, 10% A
Nitric acid, 25%3,4 B Oxalic acid, 20% A
Nitric acid, 40%3,4 B Oxygen A
Nitric acid, 50%3,4 B Ozone A
Nitric acid, 71% X Ozone, pure A
Nitric acid, 6N X P-chloroacetophenone X
Nitro Methane X P-dichlorobenzene X
Nitrobenzene X Peanut oil2 A
Nitrobenzene X Pentane A
Nitromethane X Peracetic acid, 0.1N A
Nitropropane X Perchloric acid X
N-octane3,4 B Perchloroethylene X
O-dichlorobenzene X Permatex2 A
Oil (ASTM #1) A Petroleum2,3 X
Oil (ASTM #2) A Petroleum based oils A

A = Little or no interaction B = Slight interaction X = Not recommended Room temperature = 20°C or 68°F
(1) Elevated temperatures may reduce resistance --- (2) Exposure to elevated stress may damage polymer
(3) Prolonged exposure may reduce resistance --- (4) Room Temperature only

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the
selection. Improper selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

Industrial Specialties Mfg.


ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2019 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
Polysulfone Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 04-Feb-2018

Chemical Rating Chemical Rating

Petroleum ether A Pyridine X


Phenol X Resorcinol X
Phosphoric acid, 5% A Resorcinol, 5% X
Phosphoric acid, 20% A Resorcinol, saturated X
Phosphoric acid, 85% A Salicylaldehyde, pure2,3 B
Photographic film developer A Salicylic acid, powder A
Photographic film fixer A Salicylic acid, saturated A
Picric acid X sec-Butanol, pure1 A
Pine oil2,3 B sec-Butyl alcohol, pure1 A
Potassium chloride A Silastic 140 A
Potassium chloride, pure A Silicone compounds2 A
Potassium Hydroxide, 1% A Silicone oil2 A
Potassium hydroxide, 20% A Silver acetate, pure A
Potassium hydroxide, 25%1 A Silver nitrate, pure A
Potassium hydroxide, 30%1,3 A Skydrol LD4 aviation hydraulic fluid X
Potassium hydroxide, 35%1,3 A Sodium acetate, pure A
Potassium hydroxide, 50%1,3 A Sodium bicarbonate, 10% A
Potassium hydroxide, 1N1,3 A Sodium carbonate, 10% A
Potassium hydroxide, concentrated1,3 A Sodium carbonate, pure1 A
Potassium nitrate, saturated A Sodium chloride, 10% A
Potassium permanganate, 10% A Sodium chromate, 10% A
Potassium permanganate, pure A Sodium dichromate, pure A
Propane, gas2,3 B Sodium hydroxide, 0.1N A
Propanol A Sodium hydroxide, 1% A
Propionic acid3 B Sodium hydroxide, 5% A
Propylene glycol, pure3 B Sodium hydroxide, 10%1 A
Propylene oxide, pure3 B Sodium hydroxide, 15%1 A

A = Little or no interaction B = Slight interaction X = Not recommended Room temperature = 20°C or 68°F
(1) Elevated temperatures may reduce resistance --- (2) Exposure to elevated stress may damage polymer
(3) Prolonged exposure may reduce resistance --- (4) Room Temperature only

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the
selection. Improper selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

Industrial Specialties Mfg.


ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2019 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
Polysulfone Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 04-Feb-2018

Chemical Rating Chemical Rating

Sodium hydroxide, 25%1 A Sulfuric acid, 95% X


Sodium hydroxide, 30%1 A Sulfuric acid, 96% X
Sodium hydroxide, 50%1 A Sulfuric acid, 98% X
Sodium hydroxide, concentrated A Sulfuric acid, 6N X
Sodium hypochlorite, 0.17% A Sulfuric acid, concentrated X
Sodium hypochloride, 10% A Surfactant (Jet-Dry) A
Sodium hypochlorite, 15% A Tartaric acid, pure A
Sodium silicate, 1.7%2 A TCA, pure2 B
Sodium sulfate, 10% A tert-Butanol, pure1,2 B
Sodium sulfide, 10% A tert-Butyl alcohol, pure1,2 B
Sodium thiosulfite, 10% A Tetrachlorodifluoroethane (Freon BF)2 A
Sorbic acid A Tetrahydrofuran (THF) X
Stearic acid2,3 B THF X
Stoddard Solvent2 A Thionyl chloride X
Sulfolane X Toluene X
Sulfur dioxide, liquid (46 psig)2,3 B Toluene, 0.05%3 B
Sulfur dioxide, wet gas2,3 B Tomato juice A
Sulfur dioxide, pure2,3 B Transmission oil A
Sulfur salts2,3 B Tributyl citrate1,2 B
Sulfuric acid, 5%3 A Trichloroacetic acid, 25% A
Sulfuric acid, 6%3 A Trichloroacetic acid1,2 B
Sulfuric acid, 20%3 A Trichlorobenzene X
Sulfuric acid, 25%3 A Trichloroethane (1,1,1-)2 B
Sulfuric acid, 30%3 A Trichloroethane, pure X
Sulfuric acid, 60%3 A Trichloroethylene X
Sulfuric acid, 65%3 A Trichlorofluoroethane (Freon TF) A
Sulfuric acid, 85%3 A Triethylamine X

A = Little or no interaction B = Slight interaction X = Not recommended Room temperature = 20°C or 68°F
(1) Elevated temperatures may reduce resistance --- (2) Exposure to elevated stress may damage polymer
(3) Prolonged exposure may reduce resistance --- (4) Room Temperature only

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the
selection. Improper selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

Industrial Specialties Mfg.


ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2019 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
Polysulfone Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 04-Feb-2018

Chemical Rating Chemical Rating

Triethylene glycol, pure A Urea, 6N X


Triphenylphosphite X Urea, pure X
Tripropylene glycol, pure A Varsol2 A
Tris Buffer Solution, pH 111,2 B Vegetable oil2 A
Tris Buffer Solution, pH 7.01,2 B Vinylidene chloride X
Trisodium phosphate B Water A
Turpentine X Xylene2,3 X
Undecyl alcohol2,3 B Xylene, pure X
Urea A Zinc chloride, saturated A

A = Little or no interaction B = Slight interaction X = Not recommended Room temperature = 20°C or 68°F
(1) Elevated temperatures may reduce resistance --- (2) Exposure to elevated stress may damage polymer
(3) Prolonged exposure may reduce resistance --- (4) Room Temperature only

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the
selection. Improper selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

Industrial Specialties Mfg.


ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2019 Industrial Specialties Mfg.

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