This Chemical Resistance chart is to be used as a guide to assist you in determining the suitability of LLDPE for storing the chemical indicated. This chart is based on evaluations undertaken by our raw material suppliers, and are conducted in the absence of internal pressure and external mechanical stress.
Many chemicals can attack, degrade and cause swelling in LLDPE. Other agents (e.g. detergents, alcohols, oils etc) may cause cracking of the LLDPE especially when the part is under stress.
Bushmans industrial tanks have their physical properties evaluated and tested at the internationally accepted standard service temperature of 23 degrees C. If the contents within the tank are expected to exceed this maximum temperature, advise your Bushman consultant, to determine a custom designed solution for your specific use.
The following key has been used in this table:
• indicates satisfactory, negligible attack
- indicates some attack or absorption (may be considered where alternative materials are unsatisfactory)
| indicates unsatisfactory, extensive attack (polyethylene should not be used for any applications where these environments are present)
? indicates possibility of ‘environmental stress cracking’
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NOTE:
- Information provided by Bushman Group Pty Ltd with respect to chemical resistance is to be used as a guide for application and is not to be taken as a guarantee of ultimate field performance
- Satisfactory chemical resistance does not necessarily imply freedom from environmental stress cracking or chemical oxidation.
- The ultimate serviceability of a chemical tank is subject to factors outside of the control of Bushman Group Pty Ltd. These factors include additional inlet or outlet fittings or equipment, installation, operating conditions and environment which may all compromise the supplied product.
- This data is supplied in good faith and is not the result of evaluations conducted by Bushman Group Pty Ltd.
