To assist your effort in deciding which of our Geo-membranes will work for you from a chemical compatibility standpoint, please reference the Chemical Resistance Tables provided here.
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE TABLE FOR PolyChem 5 and PolyChem 2, 3, 4, & 6
CHEMICAL |
PolyChem 5 |
PolyChem 2, 3, 4, & 6 |
CHEMICAL |
PolyChem 5 |
PolyChem 2, 3, 4, & 6 |
Acetic Acid (5%) |
A |
B |
Kerosene |
A |
A |
Acetone |
A |
|
Magnesium Chloride |
|
T |
Ammonium Phosphate |
A |
T |
Magnesium Hydroxide |
|
T |
Ammonium Sulfate |
A |
|
Methanol (Methyl Al.) |
A |
A |
Amyl Acetate |
A |
|
Methyl Ethyl Ketone |
A |
|
Amyl Alcohol |
A |
|
Mineral Spirits |
A |
A |
Animal Oil |
A |
A |
Naphtha |
A |
A |
ASTM Fuel A (100% Iso-Octane) |
A |
A |
Nitric Acid (5%) |
|
B |
ASTM Oil #2, #3 |
A |
A |
Perchloroethylene |
T |
|
Benzene |
T |
|
Phenol Formaldehyde |
T |
B |
Butyl Alcohol |
A |
|
Phosphoric Acid (50%) |
|
A |
Calcium Chloride Solutions |
A |
T |
Phthalate Plasticizer |
A |
|
Calcium Hydroxide |
A |
T |
Potassium Chloride |
|
T |
20% Chlorine Solution |
|
A |
Potassium Sulfate |
|
T |
Clorox |
A |
A |
Raw Linseed Oil |
A |
A |
Cone. Ammonium Hydroxide |
A |
A |
SAE-30 Oil |
A |
A |
Corn Oil |
A |
A |
Salt Water (25%) |
A |
B |
Crude Oil |
A |
A |
Sodium Acetate Solution |
A |
T |
Diesel Fuel |
A |
A |
Sodium Bisulfite Solution |
A |
T |
Ethanol (Ethyl Al.) |
A |
A |
Sodium Hydroxide(60%) |
A |
A |
Ethyl Acetate |
A |
|
Sodium Phosphate |
T |
T |
Ethylene Glycol |
A |
A |
Sulfuric Acid (50%) |
|
A |
Fertilizer solution |
A |
A |
50% Tannic Acid |
A |
A |
#2, #6 Fuel Oils |
A |
A |
Toluene (Toluol) |
A |
|
Gasoline |
A |
B |
Transformer Oil |
A |
A |
Glycerin |
A |
A |
Turpentine |
A |
A |
Hydraulic Fluid (Mineral) |
|
A |
Urea Formaldehyde |
A |
A |
Hydrocarbon Type II 40% Aromatic |
A |
|
UAN |
A |
A |
Hydrochloric Acid (50%) |
|
A |
Vegetable Oil |
A |
A |
Hydrofluoric Acid (50%) |
|
A |
Water (200 F) |
A |
A |
Hydrofluosilicic Acid (30%) |
|
A |
Xylene (Xylol) |
A |
|
Isopropyl Alcohol |
A |
T |
Zinc Chloride |
T |
T |
JP-4,5,8 Jet Fuels |
A |
A |
1,1,1-Trichloroethane |
T |
(*) |
Key:-
A = Fluid has little or no effect |
T = No data, likely to be acceptable |
B = Fluid has minor to moderate effect |
(*) = Limited Stability - passed 10 days resistance |
The information above is the result of laboratory tests and is intended only as a guide. No performance warranty is intended or implied. Exposure time, temperature and size of the area of exposure usually varies considerably in application; therefore, this table is given and accepted at the user's risk. We suggest that a material sample undergo testing in simulated conditions prior to actual service application.
The shown ratings are based upon visual and physical examination of samples after removal from the test chemical after 28 days of immersion at room temperature. Results represent ability of material to retain its performance properties when in contact with the indicated chemical. We believe that the table above provides the best available information. We make no guarantee of results and assume no obligation or liability in connection with this information.
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE TABLE For SafeGuards ACID LINER
M - Marginal
U - Unsatisfactory
S - Satisfactory
N - Not known
EXPOSURE RATINGS
Reagent |
70 deg. F |
140 deg. F |
Reagent |
70 deg. F |
140 deg. F |
Reagent |
70 deg. F |
140 deg. F |
|
(21 deg. C) |
(60 deg. C) |
|
(21deg. C) |
(60deg. C) |
|
(21 deg. C) |
(60 deg. C) |
Acetic Acid 1-10% |
S |
S |
Calcium Chloride Sat'd |
S |
S |
Ethyl Acetate 100% |
M |
U |
Acetic Acid 10-60% |
S |
M |
Calcium Hydroxide |
S |
S |
Ethyl Alcohol 100% |
S |
S |
Acetic Acid 80-100% |
S |
M |
Calcium Hypochlorite RRGH |
S |
S |
Ethyl Alcohol 35% |
S |
S |
Acetone |
M |
U |
Calcium Nitrate 50% |
S |
S |
Ethyl butyrate |
M |
U |
Acrylic Emulsions |
S |
S |
Calcium Sulfate |
S |
S |
Ethyl Chloride |
M |
U |
Aluminum Chloride-Dilute |
S |
S |
Camphor Oil |
N |
U |
Ethyl Ether |
U |
U |
Aluminum Chloride Conc. |
S |
S |
Carbon Dioxide 100% Dry |
S |
S |
Ethylene Chloride |
U |
U |
Aluminum Fluoride Conc. |
S |
S |
Carbon Dioxide 100%Wet |
S |
S |
Ethylene Chlorohydrin |
U |
U |
Aluminum Sulfate Conc. |
S |
S |
Carbon Dioxide Cold Sat'd |
S |
S |
Ethylene Dichloride |
M |
U |
Alums (All Types) Conc. |
S |
S |
Carbon Disulfide |
N |
U |
Ethylene Glycol |
S |
S |
Ammonia 100% Dry Gas |
S |
S |
Carbon Monoxide |
S |
S |
Ferric Chloride Sat'd |
S |
S |
Ammonium Carbonate |
S |
S |
Carbon Tetrachloride |
M |
U |
Ferric Nitrate Sat'd |
S |
S |
Ammonium Chloride Sat'd |
S |
S |
Carbonic Acid |
S |
S |
Ferrous Chloride Sat'd |
S |
S |
Ammonium Fluoride 20% |
S |
S |
Castor Oil Conc. |
S |
S |
Ferrous Sulfate |
S |
S |
Ammonium Hydroxide 0.8S S.G. |
S |
S |
Chlorine Dry Gas 100% |
S |
M |
Fish Solubles |
S |
S |
Ammonium Metaphosphate Sat'd |
S |
S |
Chlorine Moist Gas |
M |
U |
Fluoboric Acid |
S |
S |
Ammonium Nitrate Sat'd |
S |
S |
Chlorine Liquid |
M |
U |
Fluorine |
S |
U |
Ammonium Persulfate Sat'd |
S |
S |
Chlorobenzene |
M |
U |
Fluosilicic Acid 32% |
S |
S |
Ammonium Sulfate Sat'd |
S |
S |
Chloroform |
M |
U |
Fluosilicic Acid Conc. |
S |
S |
Ammonium Sulfide Sat'd |
S |
S |
Chlorosulfonic Acid 100% |
M |
U |
Formaldehyde 40% |
S |
N |
Ammonium Thiocyanate Sat'd |
S |
S |
Chrome Alum Sat'd |
S |
S |
Formic Acid 0-20% |
S |
S |
Amyl Acetate |
M |
U |
Chromic Acid 20% |
S |
S |
Formic Acid 20-50% |
S |
S |
Amyl Alcohol 100% |
S |
S |
Chromic Acid Up to 50% |
S |
S |
Formic Acid 100% |
S |
S |
Amyl Chloride 100% |
N |
U |
Chromic Acid and Sulfuric Acid |
S |
M |
Fructose Sat'd |
S |
S |
Aniline 100% |
S |
N |
Cider |
S |
S |
Fruit Pulp |
S |
S |
Antimony Chloride |
S |
S |
Citric Acid Sat'd |
S |
S |
Fuel Oil |
S |
U |
Aqua Regia |
U |
U |
Coconut Oil Alcohols |
S |
S |
Furfural 100% |
M |
U |
Barium Carbonate Sat'd |
S |
S |
Cola Concentrates |
S |
S |
Furfuryl Alcohol |
M |
U |
Barium Chloride |
S |
S |
Copper Chloride Sat'd |
S |
S |
Gallic Acid Sat'd |
S |
S |
Barium Hydroxide |
S |
S |
Copper Cyanide Sat'd |
S |
S |
Gas Liquids |
S |
M |
Barium Sulfate Sat'd |
S |
S |
Copper Fluoride 2% |
S |
S |
Gasoline |
M |
U |
Barium Sulfide Sat'd |
S |
S |
Copper Nitrate Sat'd |
S |
S |
Gin |
S |
U |
Beer |
S |
S |
Copper Sulfate Dilute |
S |
S |
Glucose |
S |
S |
Benzene |
M |
U |
Copper Sulfate Sat'd |
S |
S |
Glycerine |
S |
S |
Benzene Suffonic Acid |
S |
S |
Cottonseed Oil |
S |
S |
Glycol |
S |
S |
Bismuth Carbonate Sat'd |
S |
S |
Crude Oil |
S |
M |
Glycolic Acid 30% |
S |
S |
Bleach Lye 10% |
S |
S |
Cuprous Chloride Sat'd |
S |
S |
Grape Sugar Sat'd Aq. |
S |
S |
Black Liquor |
S |
S |
Cyclohexanol |
S |
S |
Hexanol, Tert. |
S |
S |
Borax Cold Sat'd |
S |
S |
Cyclohexanone |
M |
U |
Hydrobromic Acid 50j/O |
S |
S |
Boric Acid Dilute |
S |
S |
Detergents Synthetic |
S |
S |
Hydrocyanic Acid Sat'd |
S |
S |
Boric Acid Conc. |
S |
S |
Developers, Photographic |
S |
S |
Hydrochloric Acid 10% |
S |
S |
Bromic Acid 10% |
S |
S |
Dextrin Sat'd |
S |
S |
Hydrochloric Acid 30% |
S |
S |
Bromine Liquid 100% |
M |
U |
Dextrose Sat'd |
S |
S |
Hydrochloric Acid 35% |
S |
S |
butanediol 10% |
S |
S |
Dibutyl phthalate |
S |
M |
Hydrochloric Acid Conc. |
S |
S |
butanediol 60% |
S |
S |
Disodium Phosphate |
S |
S |
Hydrofluoric Acid 40% |
S |
S |
butanediol 100% |
S |
S |
Diazo Salts |
S |
S |
Hydrofluoric Acid 60% |
S |
S |
butyl Alcohol 100% |
S |
S |
Diethylene Glycol |
S |
S |
Hydrofluoric Acid 75% |
S |
S |
Calcium Bisulfide |
S |
S |
Diglycolic Acid |
S |
S |
Hydrogen 100% |
S |
S |
Calcium Carbonate Sat'd |
S |
S |
Dimethylamine |
M |
U |
Hydrogen Bromide 10% |
S |
S |
Calcium Chlorate Sat'd |
S |
S |
Emulsions, Photographic |
S |
S |
Hydrogen Chloride Gas Dry |
S |
S |