Filter Membrane Chemical Compatibility Chart
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| Reagent | Nylon | PTFE | PS | CA | PP | WPE |
ACIDS |
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Acetic, Glacial |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
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Acetic, 25% |
IC |
OK |
OK |
IC |
OK |
OK |
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Hydrochloric, Concentrated |
IC |
OK |
OK |
IC |
OK |
OK |
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Sulfuric, Concentrated |
IC |
OK |
IC |
IC |
OK |
IC |
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Sulfuric, 25% |
IC |
OK |
OK |
IC |
OK |
IC |
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Nitric, Concentrated |
IC |
OK |
IC |
IC |
OK |
LC |
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Nitric, 25% |
IC |
OK |
OK |
IC |
OK |
LC |
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Phosphoric, 25% |
IC |
OK |
No Data |
OK |
OK |
OK |
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Formic, 25% |
IC |
OK |
No Data |
LC |
OK |
OK |
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Trichloroacetic, 10% |
IC |
OK |
No Data |
OK |
OK |
OK |
ALKALIS |
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Ammonium Hydroxide, 25% |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
IC |
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Sodium Hydroxide, 3 Normal |
OK |
OK |
OK |
IC |
OK |
IC |
ALCOHOLS |
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Methanol, 98% |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
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Ethanol, 98% |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
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Ethanol, 70% |
LC |
OK |
OK |
LC |
OK |
OK |
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Isopropanol, n-Propanol |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
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Amyl alcohol, Butanol |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
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Benzyl alcohol |
OK |
OK |
No Data |
LC |
OK |
OK |
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Ethylene glycol |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
LC |
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Propylene glycol |
OK |
OK |
OK |
LC |
OK |
IC |
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Glycerol |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
HYDROCARBONS |
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Hexane, Xylene |
OK |
OK |
IC |
OK |
IC |
OK |
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Toluene, Benzene |
OK |
OK |
IC |
OK |
IC |
OK |
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Kerosene, Gasoline |
OK |
OK |
LC |
OK |
LC |
OK |
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Tetralin, Decalin |
No Data |
OK |
No Data |
OK |
No Data |
No Data |
HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS |
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Methylene Chloride |
LC |
OK |
IC |
IC |
LC |
No Data |
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Chloroform |
OK |
OK |
IC |
IC |
LC |
No Data |
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Trichloroethylene |
OK |
OK |
IC |
OK |
LC |
OK |
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Monochlorobenzene, Freon |
OK |
OK |
LC |
OK |
OK |
No Data |
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Carbon Tetrachloride |
OK |
OK |
LC |
LC |
LC |
OK |
KETONES |
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Ketone, Cycohexanone |
OK |
OK |
IC |
IC |
OK |
No Data |
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone |
OK |
OK |
IC |
LC |
LC |
No Data |
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Isopropylacetone |
OK |
OK |
IC |
OK |
No Data |
No Data |
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Methyl Isobutyl |
No Data |
OK |
IC |
No Data |
LC |
No Data |
ESTERS |
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Ethyl Acetate & Methyl Acetate |
OK |
OK |
IC |
IC |
LC |
OK |
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Amyl, Propyl, & Butyl Acetate |
OK |
OK |
IC |
LC |
LC |
OK |
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Propylene Glycol Acetate |
No Data |
OK |
IC |
IC |
OK |
No Data |
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2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate |
No Data |
OK |
IC |
LC |
No Data |
No Data |
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Methyl Cellosolve Acetate |
No Data |
OK |
IC |
IC |
OK |
No Data |
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Benzyl Benzoate |
OK |
OK |
IC |
OK |
No Data |
No Data |
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Isopropyl Myristate |
OK |
OK |
IC |
OK |
No Data |
No Data |
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Tricresyl Phosphate |
No Data |
OK |
IC |
OK |
No Data |
No Data |
OXIDES – ETHERS |
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Ethyl Ether |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
LC |
OK |
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Dioxane & Tetrahydrofuran |
OK |
OK |
IC |
IC |
OK |
OK |
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Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) |
OK |
OK |
IC |
IC |
OK |
OK |
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Isopropyl Ether |
No Data |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
SOLVENTS WITH NITROGEN |
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Dimethyl Formamide |
LC |
OK |
IC |
IC |
OK |
No Data |
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Diethylacetamide |
OK |
OK |
No Data |
IC |
No Data |
No Data |
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Triethanolamine |
OK |
OK |
No Data |
OK |
No Data |
No Data |
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Aniline |
No Data |
OK |
No Data |
IC |
No Data |
No Data |
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Pyridine |
OK |
OK |
IC |
IC |
LC |
No Data |
MISCELLANEOUS |
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Phenol, Aqueous, 10% |
No Data |
OK |
IC |
IC |
OK |
IC |
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Formaldehyde Solution, 30% |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
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Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% |
OK |
OK |
No Data |
OK |
No Data |
No Data |
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Silicone Oil & Mineral Oil |
No Data |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
KEY: |
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CA = Cellulose Acetate |
PTFE = Teflon® (Polytetrafluoroethylene)* |
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This chart is provided for guidance only. |
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