HMC PP Chemical Resistance

Polypropylene Chemical Resistance Guide
Chemical Listing & Ratings
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POLYPROPYLENE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
About HMC Polymers

HMC Polymers is focused on being
Asias number ONE in PP.
We work in close cooperation with
our customers to improve existing
products and develop new resins
for the rapidly changing markets we
serve. The company offers a wide
range of products suitable for all
major applications and processes,
aswell as innovative new products
withexpanded capabilities, which
are used by customers to replace
traditional materials and other
plastics.
We have expertise in converting our
products with a variety of leading
process technologies to ensure
our customers are able to obtain
polypropylene grades optimised
fortheir market needs.
Polypropylene products produced
by HMC Polymers are the essential
building blocks used to manufacture
countless everyday goods such
as consumer products, fresh food
packaging, automotive and electrical
components, durable textiles,
medicalapplications, pipe systems
andmany others.
PP chemical resistance
HMC Polymers polypropylene resins, like most
polyolefins, are highly resistant to solvents and
chemicals.
The results of extensive laboratory and actual
field installation tests of polypropylenes
chemical resistance are reported in this
downloadable PDF which is periodically
updated.
The chemical resistance data presented in this
PDF for a range of over 260 chemicals and
substances is based on ASTM D543.
Testing
Unstressed resin specimens are used
measuring 76mm (3) long x 0.635mm
(0.025) thick, in the shape of dumbbells.
Results are reported after 1 month immersion.
Important: As it is difficult to create actual
service conditions in the laboratory, the results
of many of the environments should be taken
only as an indication of behaviour in service.
PP chemical resistance capability

HMC polypropylene resins have outstanding
resistance to water and other inorganic
environments. In most aqueous environments,
its weight increase is less than 0.2% when
it has been stored for 6 months at ambient
temperatures. When the temperature is
increased to 60C (140F), the weight increase
is less than 0.5% for a similar period. According
to ASTM D570, its 24 hr water absorption rate
is 0.03%. It resists most strong mineral acids
and bases, but, like the other polyolefins, it is
subject to attack by oxidizing agents.
HMC PP resins are appreciably affected

by chlorosulfonic acid and oleum at
room temperature, 98% sulfuric acid, 30%
hydrochloric acid, and 30% hydrogen peroxide
at 100C (212F). They are also affected by 98%
sulfuric acid at 60C (140F) and fuming nitric
acid and liquid bromine at room temperatures.
Under strain, failure could occur with strong
oxidizing acids at temperatures lower than
those mentioned. With few exceptions
however, inorganic chemicals produce little or
no effect on HMC PP resins over a period of 6
months at temperatures up to 120C (248F).
The permeation resistance of HMC PP resins
to organic chemicals depends on the rate
and extent to which absorption occurs. This,
in turn, affects the suitability of the resin
to serve in a particular environment. When
the resin is removed from the environment,
evaporation will take place and cause it to
return almost to its original dimensions.
Property changes resulting from the
absorption will be reversed if evaporation
is complete.
Temperature and polarity of the organic
medium are the foremost factors in
determining the extent of absorption by
polypropylene. Absorption becomes greater
as temperatures are increased and polarity
of the medium is decreased. Polypropylene
copolymers swell more than homopolymers,
indicating greater absorption. Such nonpolar
liquids as benzene, carbon tetrachloride, and
petroleum ether have a higher absorption rate
with polypropylene than polar media such as
ethanol and acetone.
Some reduction in tensile strength and an

increase in flexibility and elongation-to-break
in tension can be expected, depending on
the nature and amount of the organic
medium absorbed.
HMC PP resins have excellent resistance
to environmental stress-cracking. When
they are tested according to ASTM D1693
the brittle fractures that occur with certain
polyethylenes in contact with polar
organic liquids, detergents, and silicone
fluids are not observed. Failure of this
type with polypropylene is rare. Those
environments known to cause such cracking
to polypropylene are 98% sulfuric acid,
concentrated chromic/sulfuric acid mixtures,
and concentrated hydrochloric acid/chlorine
mixtures.
The useful life of HMC PP resins at elevated
temperatures is limited by oxidative
degradation. The expected life of polypropylene at any given temperature is also
determined by the nature of the environment,
and by the extraction of some of the antioxidant system. Any environment that tends
to extract the antioxidants may lead to more
rapid breakdown of the polypropylene,
especially at elevated temperatures.
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Chemicals list
Chemicals A - B
Environment
Temp C
20
60
100
Acetic acid (glacial)
97
B
(80C)
Acetic acid
50
A
(80C)
A - Negligible effect
Should be suitable for all applications where
these environmental conditions exist.
Environment
Rating system
This chart rates the chemical resistance of
HMC PP resin according to the following code:
Conc.
Conc.
Temp C
20
60
100
Ammonium metaphosphate
Satd.
Ammonium nitrate
Satd.
Ammonium persulfate
Satd.
Acetic acid
40
Ammonium sulfate
Satd.
Acetic acid
10
Ammonium sulfide
Satd.
Acetone
100
Ammonium thiocyanate
Satd.
Acetophenone
100
Amyl acetate
100
(80C)
Amyl alcohol
100
Acrylic emulsions
Amyl chloride
100
Aluminum chloride
Aniline
100
Should be suitable for applications where only

intermittent service is involved, or where the
swelling produced has no detrimental effect on
the part.
Aluminum fluoride
Anisole
100
Aluminum sulfate
D - Extensive attack
Ammonia (aqueous)
The specimen dissolves or disintegrates.

Polypropylene is not recommended.
Ammonia gas (dry)

Ammonium carbonate
Note: The user is advised to make his or

her own tests to determine the suitability of
polypropylene in the particular environment.
B - Limited absorption or attack

Should be suitable for most applications,
but the user is advised to make his or her
own tests to determine the suitability of
polypropylene in the particular environment.
C - Extensive absorption and/or

rapid permeation
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Acriflavine
(2% solution in H20)
Antimony chloride
Aviation fuel (115/145

octane)
Aviation turbine fuel
100
Satd.
Barium carbonate
Satd.
Ammonium chloride
Satd.
Barium chloride
Satd.
Ammonium fluoride
20
Barium hydroxide
Ammonium hydroxide
10
Barium sulfate
Satd.
Barium sulfide
Satd.
Alums (all types)

30
100
Technical Information
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verify independently any such information to their reasonable satisfaction. As used in this paragraph, Technical Information includes any technical advice, recommendations, testing, or analysis, including, without limitation, information as
it may relate to the selection of a product for a specific use and application.
Before using an HMC Polymers product, customers and other users should make their own independent determination that the product is suitable for the intended use. They should also ensure that they can use the HMC Polymers product
safely and legally. This document does not constitute a warranty, express or implied, including a warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In addition, no immunity under HMC Polymers, LyondellBasells or third parties
intellectual property rights shall be implied from this document. No one is authorized to make any warranties, issue any immunities or assume any liabilities on behalf ofHMC Polymers except in a writing signed by an authorized HMC
Polymers employee. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the exclusive remedy for all claims is replacement of the product or refund of the purchase price at HMC Polymers option, and in no event shall HMC Polymers be liable for special,
consequential, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages. Users should review the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet before handling the product.
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Chemicals list
Chemicals B - D
Environment
Conc.
%
Temp C
Environment
20
60
100
Calcium phosphate
100
A
(80C)
Borax
Boric acid
Beer
Benzene
Benzoic acid
Benzyl alcohol
Bismuth carbonate
Satd.
Brine
Satd.
Bromine liquid
100
Bromine water
(a)
Butyl acetate
100
Butyl alcohol
100
Calcium carbonate
Satd.
Calcium chlorate
Satd.
Calcium chloride
50
Calcium hydroxide
Calcium hypochlorite bleach
Calcium nitrate
20
(a)
Temp C
Environment
20
60
100
50
Calcium sulfate
Calcium sulfite
Carbon dioxide (dry)

Carbon dioxide (wet)
Conc.
Temp C
20
60
100
Chromic/sulfuric acid
Cider
Citric acid
10
Copper chloride
Satd.
Copper cyanide
Satd.
Copper fluoride
Satd.
Copper nitrate
Satd.
Copper sulfate
Satd.
Carbonic acid
Cottonseed oil
Castor oil
Cuprous chloride
Satd.
Carbon disulfide
100
Carbon monoxide
Carbon tetrachloride
100
Cetyl alcohol
100
Cyclohexanol
100
Chlorine (gas)
100
Cyclohexanone
100
Chlorobenzene
100
Chloroform
100
Decalin
100
Chlorosulfonic acid
100
Detergents
Chrome alum
Developers (photographic)
Chromic acid
80
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Conc.
Dibutyl phthalate
100
Chromic acid
(a)
50
Dichloroethylene
100
Chromic acid
10(a)
Diethanolamine
100
(a)
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Chemicals list
Chemicals E - H
Environment
Diisooctyl phthalate
Conc.
Temp C
Environment
20
60
100
100
Fluorosilicic acid
Formaldehyde
Emulsifiers
Conc.
%
Temp C
Environment
20
60
100
40
Conc.
Temp C
20
60
100
Hydrochloric acid
30(a)
Hydrochloric acid
20
A
(80C)
Hydrochloric acid
10
A
(80C)
Ethanolamine
100
Formic acid
100
Ethyl acetate
100
Formic acid
10
Ethyl alcohol
96
A
(80C)
Fructose
Hydrochloric acid
50-50 HCI-HNO3
D
(80C)
100
Fruit juices
(a)
Ethyl chloride
Ethylene dichloride
100
Hydrofluoric acid
40
Ethylene glycol
Ethylene oxide
Ethyl ether
100
100
B
(10C)
Furfural
100
Gas liquor
Hydrofluoric acid
(a)
60
A
(40C)
100
Gasoline
100
Hydrogen chloride gas (dry)
Gearbox oil
100
Hydrogen peroxide
30
Hydrogen peroxide
10
Gelatin
Fatty acids (C6)
100
Glucose
20
Hydrogen peroxide
Ferric chloride
Satd.
Glycerin
100
Hydrogen sulfide
Ferric nitrate
Satd.
Glycol
Hydroquinone
Ferric sulfate
Satd.
Ferrous chloride
Satd.
Hexane
100
Ferrous sulfate
Satd.
Hydrobromic acid
50
Product enquiries:
06.2012
(a)
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Chemicals list
Chemicals I - P
Environment
Conc.
%
Temp C
20
60
Environment
100
Conc.
Temp C
Environment
20
60
100
Magnesium nitrate
Satd.
Nickel sulfate
Conc.
Temp C
20
60
100
Satd.
Inks
Magnesium sulfate
Satd.
Nitric acid
fuming
Iodine tincture
Magnesium sulfite
Satd.
Nitric acid
70(a)
Nitric acid
60
D
(80C)
Nitric acid
10
50-50 HCO3-HCI
(a)
D
(80C)
50-50 HNO3-H2-S04
(a)
D
(80C)
100
Oleic acid
Oleum
100
50
Paraffin
100
Paraffin wax
100
Petrol
100
Isooctane
100
Meat juices
Isopropyl alcohol
100
Mercuric chloride
40
Mercuric cyanide
Satd.
Mercurous nitrate
Satd.
Mercury
100
Ketones
Lactic acid
20
Methyl alcohol
100
Lanolin
100
Methylene chloride
100
Lead acetate
Satd.
Methyl ethyl ketone
100
Linseed oil
100
Milk and its products
Lubricating oil
100
Mineral oil
100
Molasses
Magenta dye
(aqueous solution)
Motor oil
100
Olive oil
Oxalic acid (aqueous)
Some
staining
Magnesium carbonate
Satd.
Naphthalene
100
Magnesium chloride
Satd.
Nickel chloride
Satd.
Magnesium hydroxide
Satd.
Nickel nitrate
Satd.
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Nitrobenzene
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Chemicals list
Chemicals P - S
Environment
Conc.
Temp C
Environment
20
60
100
Petroleum ether
(boiling point 100-140C)
100
Phenol
100
95
Plating solutions, brass
Plating solutions, cadmium
Plating solutions, chromium
Plating solutions, copper
Plating solutions, gold
Plating solutions, indium
Plating solutions, lead
Plating solutions, nickel
Plating solutions, rhodium
Plating solutions, silver
Plating solutions, tin
Plating solutions, zinc
Satd.
Potassium bromate
10
Potassium bromide
Satd.
Phosphoric acid
Potassium bicarbonate
Potassium borate
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Conc.
Temp C
Environment
20
60
100
Potassium carbonate
Satd.
Potassium chlorate
Satd.
Silicone oil
Potassium chloride
Satd.
40
Satd.
40
Conc.
Temp C
20
60
100
100
Soap solution (concentrated)
Sodium acetate
Sodium bicarbonate
Satd.
Sodium bisulfate
Satd.
Potassium ferri-/ferrocyanide
Sodium bisulfite
Satd.
Potassium fluoride
Sodium borate
Potassium chromate
Potassium cyanide
Potassium dichromate
Potassium hydroxide
50
Sodium bromide oil solution
Potassium hydroxide
10
Sodium carbonate
Satd.
Potassium nitrate
Satd.
Sodium chlorate
Satd.
Potassium perborate
Satd.
Sodium chloride
Satd.
Potassium perchlorate
10
Sodium chlorite
Potassium permanganate
20
A
(80C)
Sodium chlorite
A
(80C)
Potassium sulfate
Potassium sulfide
Sodium chlorite
10
Potassium sulfite
A
(80C)
Sodium chlorite
20
A
(80C)
Sodium cyanide
Satd.
Propyl alcohol
100
Pyridine
100
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Chemicals list
Chemicals S - Z
Environment
Conc.
Temp C
Environment
20
60
100
Sodium dichromate
Satd.
Sodium ferricyanide
Satd.
Sulfamic acid
Sodium ferrocyanicle
Satd.
Sodium fluoride
Satd.
Sodium hydroxide
50
Sodium hydroxide
10
Sodium hypochlorite
20
Sulfur
Sodium nitrate
Sulfuric acid
Sodium nitrite
Sodium silicate
Sodium sulfate
Satd.
Sulfates of
Sulfates of
A
(80C)
potassium
and sodium
98(a)
Sulfuric acid
60
B
(80C)
Sulfuric acid
50
Sulfuric acid
10
50-50 H2SO4/HNO3
(a)
D
(80C)
Sodium sulfite
Satd.
Stannic chloride
Satd.
Stannous chloride
Satd.
Tallow
Starch
Tannic acid
Sugars and syrups
Tartaric acid
Temp C
20
60
100
100
10
Trichloroethylene
100
A
(80C)
Turpentine
100
Urea
Urine
Water
(distilled, soft, hard and vapour)
Wet chlorine
gas
D
70%
White paraffin
100
B
80%
White spirit
100
Transformer oil
Satd.
Conc.
Trichloroacetic acid
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100
Environment
60
25
Product enquiries:
calcium and
magnesium
Temp C
20
Sodium sulfide
(a) May produce cracking in material under stress
Conc.
10
Tetrahydrofuran
100
Tetralin
100
Toluene
100
Whiskey
Wines
Xylene
100
Yeast
Zinc chloride
Satd.
Zinc oxide
Zinc sulfate
Satd.
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Contact
HMC Polymers is proud to be
located in Thailand to serve the
Asian and global markets. Our
Head Office is in Bangkok and
production facilities are located in
Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate and
Hemaraj Eastern Industrial Estate,
Rayong province.
Visiting Addresses
Mail Addresses
Head Office
Head Office
HMC Polymers Co., Ltd

20/F, Sathorn City Tower
175 South Sathorn Road
Thungmahamek, Sathorn
Bangkok 10120, Thailand
P.O. Box 27, Sathorn Post Office,

Bangkok 10341, Thailand
Tel +66 2614 3700

Fax +66 2679 6380
P.O. Box 2, Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate,

Muang, Rayong 21150, Thailand
PP/PDH Plants
PP Plants
Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate
6 Moo 8, I-1 Road
Map Ta Phut, Muang
Rayong 21150, Thailand
Tel +66 38 683 861
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Hemaraj Eastern Industrial Estate
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Tel + 66 38 949 777
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Polypropylene Chemical Resistance Guide

Chemical Listing & Ratings

POLYPROPYLENE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

About HMC Polymers

PP chemical resistance capability

HMC PP resins are appreciably affected

Some reduction in tensile strength and an

For more information visit our website: www.hmcpolymers.com

POLYPROPYLENE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Acetic acid (glacial)

Should be suitable for applications where only

The specimen dissolves or disintegrates.

Ammonia gas (dry)

Note: The user is advised to make his or

B - Limited absorption or attack

C - Extensive absorption and/or

Aviation fuel (115/145

Aviation turbine fuel

Alums (all types)

POLYPROPYLENE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Carbon dioxide (dry)

POLYPROPYLENE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Hydrogen chloride gas (dry)

POLYPROPYLENE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Methyl ethyl ketone

Milk and its products

POLYPROPYLENE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Plating solutions, brass

Plating solutions, cadmium

Plating solutions, chromium

Plating solutions, copper

Plating solutions, gold

Plating solutions, indium

Plating solutions, lead

Plating solutions, nickel

Plating solutions, rhodium

Plating solutions, silver

Plating solutions, tin

Plating solutions, zinc

Soap solution (concentrated)

Sodium bromide oil solution

POLYPROPYLENE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Sugars and syrups

(a) May produce cracking in material under stress

POLYPROPYLENE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

HMC Polymers Co., Ltd

P.O. Box 27, Sathorn Post Office,

Tel +66 2614 3700

P.O. Box 2, Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate,

For HMC location directions and maps, refer to

For more information visit our website: www.hmcpolymers.com

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