GenTech Plastic Compatibility

GenTech™ solvents are designed to perform as substitutes in chlorinated solvent cleaning applications. Like other halogenated solvents of similar characteristics, GenTech™ will affect certain types of plastics. Tests were conducted as a general guideline for consideration of the possible effects of GenTech™ on various types of plastic with the following results and general conclusions based on observed weight gain/loss and surface degradation/softening:

LEGEND:
A = no effects observed, B = minor effects, and C = significant effects

              
                Plastic Compatibility
              
                Plastic Type
              
                Abbr.
              
                Resistance to
                
                GenTech™1
              
                Reflux Testing2
              
                Immersion Testing3
              
                1 min
              
                10 min
              
                10 min
              
                1 hr
              
                24 hrs
              
                Acetal (Polyoxymethylene) (Delrin, Celcon)
              
                POM
              
                Excellent
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene-Styrene) (Magnum)
              
                ABS
              
                Poor
              
                B
              
                C
              
                C
              
                C
              
                C
              
                Acrylic (Plexiglas)
              
                Fair
              
                A
              
                B
              
                C
              
                C
              
                C
              
                Chlorinatd Polyvinyl Chloride (TempRite)
              
                CPVC
              
                Fair
              
                A
              
                B
              
                B
              
                C
              
                C
              
                Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (Tefzel)
              
                ETFE
              
                Excellent
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                Nylon (Polyamide) (Vydyne,Capron)
              
                NYL
              
                Excellent
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                Polyester (Polybutylene Terephthalate)
              
                PBT
              
                Excellent
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                B
              
                Polyetheretherketone
              
                PEEK
              
                Excellent
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                Polyvinylidene Fluoride (Kynar)
              
                PVDF
              
                Excellent
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                Polycarbonate (Lexan)
              
                PC
              
                Fair
              
                A
              
                B
              
                B
              
                C
              
                C
              
                Polyethylene (high density) (Dowlex)
              
                HDPE
              
                Fair
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                B
              
                Polyetherimide (Ultem)
              
                PEI
              
                Excellent
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                Polyphenylene Oxide (Noryl)
              
                PPO
              
                Poor
              
                B
              
                C
              
                C
              
                C
              
                C
              
                Polypropylene (Cefor)
              
                PP
              
                Fair
              
                A
              
                A
              
                B
              
                B
              
                B
              
                Polystyrene (BASF PS4324,Dylene)
              
                PS
              
                Poor
              
                C
              
                C
              
                C
              
                C
              
                C
              
                Polysulfone (Ultrason,Udel)
              
                PSU
              
                Poor
              
                C
              
                C
              
                C
              
                C
              
                C
              
                Polyvinyl Chloride
              
                PVC
              
                Poor
              
                C
              
                C
              
                C
              
                C
              
                C
              
                Polyurethane
              
                PU
              
                Fair
              
                A
              
                B
              
                B
              
                B
              
                C
              
                Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)
              
                PTFE
              
                Excellent
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A
              
                A

Footnotes:

As with any generalized testing, the results of our Plastic Compatibility Testing represent outcomes within the specific parameters and conditions of the tests conducted and are provided for general guidance only. The User is responsible for testing for compatibility with their specific substrate in the context of their cleaning operation. Reliance Specialty Products, Inc. disclaims all warranties, actual or implied, in connection with this testing and compatibility for any particular application.
Plastic coupons were prepared, weighed and placed in a reflux environment at 160°F for the time periods indicated and then removed, re-weighed and examined for changes in hardness and for visible signs of surface effects.
Plastic coupons were prepared and immersion at 120°F for the time periods indicated and then removed, re-weighed and examined for changes in hardness and for visible signs of surface effects.