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Glycerine + +
Hydrochloric acid + +
Hydrogen peroxide 30 + 30 +
Hydrogen sulphide + +
Lactic acid + +
Magnesium chloride A + A +
Mercury + +
Methanol + +
Methyl ethyl ketone + +
Methylene chloride / /
Mineral oil + +
Motor oil + +
Nitric acid 50 / 50 /
Nitrobenzene + +
Oleic acid + +
Ozone / /
Perchloric acid 50 + 20 +
Petroleum + +
Phenol + +
Phosphoric acid + +
Potassium chromate 40 + 40 +
Potassium hydroxide 30 + 30 +
Potassium nitrate A + A +
Potassium permanganate + +
Pyridine + /
Sea water + +
Sodium carbonate A + A +
Sodium chloride 50 + 50 +
Sodium hydroxide A + A +
Sulphuric acid 80 + 80 +
Tallow + +
Tetrahydrofurane + to – /
Tetralin + –
Thionyl chloride – –
Toluene / /
Transformer oil + +
Trichlorethylene + to – /
Urea, aqueous 33 + 33 +
Water + +
Zinc chloride A + A +
Acetaldehyde + /
Acetic acid + +
Acetone + +
Acrylonitrile + +
Allyl alcohol 96 + 96 +
Aluminum chloride A + A +
Ammonia A + A +
Ammonium chloride A + A +
Aniline + +
Benzaldehyde + +
Benzene / /
Benzyl alcohol + +
Bleach (Chlorine) – –
Boric acid A + A +
Butanol + +
Butyl acetate + /
Calcium chloride + +
Carbon disulphide / /
Carbon tetrachloride / M – –
Chlorine gas / –
Chlorobenzene / /
Chloroform / M – / M –
Chromic acid 10 + 10 +
Citric acid + +
Cyclohexanol + +
Cyclohexanone + +
Dekalin +
Dibutyl phthalate + +
Diesel fuel + +
Diethyl ether + to / /
Dioxane + /
Ethanol 96 + 96 +
Ethyl acetate + +
Ethylene chloride / /
Ethylene diamine + +
Ferric chloride A + A +
Fluorine – –
Formaldehyde 40 + 40 +
Formic acid + +
Furfurol +
+ = Specimen is resistant ......................Swelling < 3 % or weight loss < 0.5 %. Break elongation not significantly altered.
/ = Specimen has limited resistance ........Swelling 3-8 % or weight loss 0.5-5 % and/or break elongation decreased by < 50 %.
– = Specimen is not resistant ................Swelling > 8 % or weight loss > 5 % and/or break elongation decreased by > 50 %.
Values obtained at room temperature. Call for high or low temperature applications.
Number indicates concentration if < 100 %. M = Values may change under mechanical stress.
A = Aqueous solution.
Polystone ®
G P
Chemical resistance Polystone®
G P
Chemical Resistance
Machining and Welding Methods
Recommended Machining and Welding
Conditions
Polystone ® G and P can be efficiently machined with all
known tools used in wood and metal processing.
Sawing
Fast-running circular and band saws are suitable. Smooth
surfaces can be achieved when the teeth are lightly set.
Saw blades with teeth more than 5/8" apart are sug-
gested. Especially with PP, fast chip removal is essential to
prevent melting.
Milling
Fairly high feed rates and revolutions work best with atten-
tion to reduce heat generation. Suggested 9,000-12,000
rpm with a feed rate of 250-350 inches per minute.
Welding
Quality welds are achieved with the appropriate tempera-
ture setting and air pressure. The welding rod must be
compatible, and along with the joint surfaces, both should
be clean before starting.
Thermoforming
A controllable heating system is required that is designed
to provide even heat to each point of the sheet. Typical
heat time is 10 minutes per 1/8" sheet thickness.
Polystone® G (HDPE)
Extrusion welding melt temperature: 395°F - 440° F
Hot gas welding temperature: 608°F
Thermoforming temperature range: 285°F - 300°F
Polystone® P (Polypropylene)
Extrusion welding melt temperature: 410°F - 460° F
Hot gas welding temperature: 590°F
Thermoforming temperature range: 320°F - 350°F
Polystone ® sheets are easily cut and welded
Seams are routered to leave a smooth, clean joint