Chemical Resistance Chart for Acrylic

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Paint
Acrylic paints and lacquers
x
Aromatic-free hydrocarbons
x
Nitrocellulose
Oil paints, pure
x
Thinners, general
Chemical Process Baths
Electroplating baths
x
Photographic baths
x
Building Materials and Protective
Agents for Buildings
Bituminous emulsion
Cement
x
Hot bitumen
x
Mortar
x
Plaster of paris
x
Red lead
x
Chemicals, Solvents, etc.
Acetic acid, glacial
Acetic acid, to 25%
x
Acetic acid, 5% (vinegar)
x
Acetone
Alum
x
Aluminium chloride
x
Aluminium oxalate
x
Aluminium sulphate
x
Ammonia, aqueous solution
x
Ammonium sulphate
x
Amyl acetate
Aniline
Arsenic
x
Arsenic acid
x
Battery acid
x
Benzaldehyde
Benzene
Bromine
Butanol
x
Butyl lactate
Butyric acid, to 5%
x
Calcium chloride
x
Calcium hypochlorite
x
Carbon disulphide
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorinated hydrocarbons
Chlorine, liquid
Chlorine water
x
Chloroethyl acetate

RESISTANT = COMPATIBLE

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Chlorophenol
Chromic acid
Citric acid, to 20%
Copper sulphate
Cresol
Cyclohexane
Diacetone alcohol
Diamyl phthalate
Dibutyl phthalate
Diethylene glycol
Dioxane
Ether
Ethyl acetate
Ethyl alcohol, to 15%
Ethyl alcohol, 15-30%
Ethyl alcohol, above 30%
Ethyl bromide
Ethyl butyrate
Ethylene bromide
Ferric chloride
Ferrous chloride
Ferrous sulphate
Formic acid, to 2%
Formic acid, to 40%
Glycerol
Glycol
Heptane
Hexane
Hydrochloric acid
Hydrofluoric acid, to 20%
Hydrogen peroxide, to 40%
Hydrogen peroxide, over 40%
Iodine
Isopropyl alcohol, to 50%
Lactic acid, to 80%
Magnesium chloride
Magnesium sulphate
Manganese sulphate
Mercury
Methanol, absolute
Methanol, to 15%
Methyl ethyl ketone
Methylated spirits
Milk of lime
Monobromonaphthalene
Motor fuel, benzene-free
Motor fuel, with benzene

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LIMITED RESISTANCE = NOT COMPATIBLE

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Nickel sulphate
Nitric acid, to 20%
Nitric acid, 20-70%
Nitric acid, over 70%
Oxalic acid
Paraffin
Perchloroethylene
Petroleum ether
Phenols
Phosphoric acid, to 10%
Phosphorus
Phosphorus trichloride
Picric acid, 1% in water
Potassium carbonate
Potassium chloride
Potassium cyanide
Potassium dichromate
Potassium hydroxide
Potassium nitrate
Potassium permanganate
Silicon tetrachloride
Silver nitrate
Soap solution
Soda
Sodium bisulphite
Sodium carbonate
Sodium chlorate
Sodium chloride
Sodium hydroxide
Sodium hypochlorite
Sodium sulphate
Sodium sulphide
Stearic acid
Sulphur
Sulphur dioxide, liquid
Sulphuric acid, to 30%
Sulphurous acid, conc.
Sulphurous acid, to 5%
Sulphuryl chloride
Tartaric acid, to 50%
Thionyl chloride
Toluene
Triethylamine
Trichloroacetic acid
Tricresyl phosphate
Turpentine
Turpentine substitute

Not
Resistant

Limited
Resistance

Resistant

Not
Resistant

Limited
Resistance

Resistant

Not
Resistant

Limited
Resistance

Resistant

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE IN GENERAL USE

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NOT RESISTANT = NOT COMPATIBLE
CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE

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RESISTANT = COMPATIBLE

Marinades
Meat and fish
Pepper, cinnamon, onions
Salt
Gases and Vapors
Ammonia
Bromine vapor (dry)
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Chloride vapor (dry)
Exhaust gases, containing HCI
Exhaust gases, containing HF
Exhaust gases, containing H2SO 4
Hydrogen sulphide
Methane
Nitric oxide
Oxygen
Ozone
Sulphur dioxide (dry)
Natural gas (butane)
Beverages and Liquids
Beer, wine
Camomile extract
Chocolate
Coffee, tea
Fruit juice, milk
Nail polish
Nail polish remover
Peat water
Sea water
Soaps
Spirits, to 30%
Sprays
Vinegar
Water, mineral water

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LIMITED RESISTANCE = NOT COMPATIBLE

CYRO Industries
25 Executive Blvd.
Orange, CT 06477
203-795-6081
CYRO Canada Inc.
6285 Northam Drive
Suite 100
Mississauga,
Ontario L4V 1X5
905-677-1388
800-268-4743

1554B-0901-5RA

Sales Offices
For the name of your local Authorized Distributor,
call 800-631-5384 or contact the nearest regional
sales office:
Eastern Region
100 Enterpise Drive
PO Box 5055
Rockaway, NJ 07866
973-442-6130
South/Central Region
101 East Park Blvd.
Suite 1039
Plano, TX 75074
972-424-6830

Western Region
3180 Crow Canyon Place
Suite 240
San Ramon, CA 94583
925-866-9300
CYRO Canada Inc.
6285 Northam Drive
Suite 100
Mississauga,
Ontario L4V 1X5
905-677-1388
800-268-4743

© 2001 CYRO Industries.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

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The information on this chart can be used for
ACRYLITE® GP and ACRYLITE® FF acrylic sheet.
ACRYLITE FF sheet is dissolved faster by solvents
than ACRYLITE GP sheet. All information is based
on 72°F (23°C) test temperature and stress free
material. The practical performance depends on
usage temperatures and actual stresses. If you are
not sure about your application, please call CYRO’s
Technical Service Department.

NOT RESISTANT = NOT COMPATIBLE

Important Notice:
The information and statements herein are believed to be reliable but are not to be construed as a warranty or representation for which we assume legal responsibility.
Users should undertake sufficient verification and testing to determine the suitability for their own particular purpose of any information or products referred to herein.
NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS MADE. Nothing herein is to be taken as permission, inducement or recommendation to practice
any patented invention without a license.
Technical Service
For more information or
specific questions about
your project, contact
CYRO’s Technical Service
Representatives.

Not
Resistant

Limited
Resistance

Cleaning Agents
Acids - see under chemicals
Alcohol, absolute
Alcohol, to 30%
x
Alkalis - see under chemicals
Ammonia
x
Carbon tetrachloride
Methylated spirits
Paraffin
x
Perchloroethylene
Petrol, pure
x
Petrol mixture, containing benzene
Petroleum ether
x
Soap solution
x
Soda solution
x
Solvent stain removers
Trichloroethylene
Turpentine
x
Turpentine substitute
x
Pest Control Agents
Aqueous solutions of pesticides
x
Protective (strippable) Coatings
Grip Mask® *
x
Sign Strip® ** strippable masking
x
Miscellaneous
Urine
x

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Resistant

Not
Resistant

Limited
Resistance

Resistant

Not
Resistant

Limited
Resistance

Resistant

*Trademark of Akzo Nobel Coating, Inc., Louisville, KY **Trademark of Spraylat Corp., Mt. Vernon, NY

Urea, to 20%
Xylene
Zinc sulphate, aqueous
Zinc sulphate, solid
Disinfectants
Aqueous hypochlorite solution
Bleaching powder, to 5%
Carbolic acid
Hydrogen peroxide, to 40%
Hydrogen peroxide, over 40%
Lugol solution
Mercuric chloride
Surgical spirit
Tincture of iodine, 5%
Greases, Oils, Waxes
Animal
Mineral
Silicone oil
Vegetable
Plastics
Foams
Foams, containing plasticizer
Polyamide
Polyethylene
PVC
PVC, plasticized
Rubber
Rubber, containing plasticizer
Food and Spices
Aniseed, bay, nutmeg
Cloves
Coffee beans, flavored
Coffee beans, unflavored
Honey, pure
Ice cream

We invite you to visit our TechKnowlogy
Center on www.cyro.com.
Visitors have immediate access to frequently asked
questions, technical concerns, physical properties,
processing conditions, fabrication tips, regulatory
compliance information, engineering guidelines,
tips for troubleshooting, and hundreds of
other facts about acrylics from one
of North America’s leading
manufacturers of acrylic-based
polymer and sheet products.

CYRO Industries, Rockaway, New Jersey 07866

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