PTFE Chemical Compatibility Chart
PTFE Chemical Compatibility Chart
PTFE Chemical Compatibility Chart
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is very non-reactive and is often used in containers holding reactive and
corrosive chemicals. According to DuPont, its melting point is 600 K (327 °C; 620 °F). It maintains high
strength, toughness and self-lubrication at low temperatures down to 5 K (-268.15 °C; -450.67 °F), and
good flexibility at temperatures above 194 K (-79 °C; -110 °F). Certain alkali metals and fluorinating agents
such as xenon difluoride and cobalt(III) fluoride can damage PTFE, but otherwise it is highly resistant.
Please Note: The information in this chart has been supplied by reputable sources and is to be used ONLY
as a guide in selecting equipment for appropriate chemical compatibility. Many factors can affect the
chemical resistance of a given plastic product, and it is your responsibility to do a test under your own
conditions to ensure that the product you are using is fully compatible with your usage. The information
in this chemical compatibility chart is offered solely for your consideration and is not a guarantee of results.
Ratings of chemical behavior listed in this chart apply at a 48-hr exposure period. We have no knowledge
of possible effects beyond this period. We do not warrant (neither express nor implied) that the
information in this chart is accurate or complete or that any material is suitable for any purpose.
Chemical Compatibility
Acetaldehyde A-Excellent
Acetamide A-Excellent
Acetone A-Excellent
Acetylene A-Excellent
Acrylonitrile A-Excellent
Alums A-Excellent
Amines A2-Excellent
Ammonia 10% A-Excellent
Aniline A-Excellent
Antifreeze N/A
Asphalt A1-Excellent
Barium Carbonate A-Excellent
Beer A-Excellent
Benzonitrile A2-Excellent
Benzyl Chloride N/A
Bromine A-Excellent
Butadiene A2-Excellent
Butane A-Excellent
Buttermilk A-Excellent
Butylene A-Excellent
Calgon N/A
Catsup N/A
Chlorobromomethane A-Excellent
Chloroform A1-Excellent
Chlorosulfonic Acid A-Excellent
Cider N/A
Coffee N/A
Cream A-Excellent
Cresols N/A
Cyclohexane A-Excellent
Cyclohexanone A-Excellent
Detergents A-Excellent
Dichlorobenzene A-Excellent
Dichloroethane A1-Excellent
Diesel Fuel A-Excellent
Diphenyl A-Excellent
Ethane A-Excellent
Ethanol A-Excellent
Ethanolamine A1-Excellent
Ether A-Excellent
Freon 12 A-Excellent
Freon 22 A-Excellent
Freon TF A-Excellent
Freonr 11 A-Excellent
Furfural A-Excellent
Gelatin A-Excellent
Glucose A-Excellent
Glue, P.V.A. A-Excellent
Glycerin A-Excellent
Grease A-Excellent
Heptane A-Excellent
Hexane A-Excellent
Honey A-Excellent
Hydrazine A-Excellent
Hydroquinone A-Excellent
Ink A-Excellent
Iodine A-Excellent
Isooctane A-Excellent
Kerosene A-Excellent
Ketones A-Excellent
Lacquers A-Excellent
Lard A-Excellent
Latex A-Excellent
Ligroin A-Excellent
Lime A1-Excellent
Linoleic Acid A-Excellent
Lubricants A-Excellent
Mash N/A
Mayonnaise A-Excellent
Melamine A-Excellent
Mercury A-Excellent
Methane A-Excellent
Methylamine A-Excellent
Milk A-Excellent
Molasses A-Excellent
Morpholine A2-Excellent
Motor oil A-Excellent
Mustard A-Excellent
Naphtha B-Good
Naphthalene A-Excellent
Nitrobenzene A-Excellent
Nitromethane A-Excellent
Pentane A-Excellent
Perchloroethylene A-Excellent
Petrolatum C-Fair
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Petroleum A -Excellent
Phenol (10%) A-Excellent
Phosphorus A2-Excellent
Phosphorus Trichloride A2-Excellent
Photographic Developer A-Excellent
Propylene A2-Excellent
Propylene Glycol A-Excellent
Pyridine A-Excellent
Resorcinal A2-Excellent
Rosins A-Excellent
Rum N/A
Sorghum N/A
Starch A-Excellent
Styrene A-Excellent
Tallow A-Excellent
Tetrachloroethane A-Excellent
Tetrachloroethylene A-Excellent
Tetrahydrofuran A-Excellent
Trichloroethane A-Excellent
Trichloroethylene A-Excellent
Trichloropropane A1-Excellent
Tricresylphosphate A-Excellent
Triethylamine A-Excellent
Turpentine A-Excellent
Urea A-Excellent
Urine A1-Excellent
Varnish A-Excellent
Vinegar A-Excellent
Whey A-Excellent
Xylene A-Excellent
CAUTION: Variations in chemical behavior during handling due to factors such as temperature, pressure,
and concentrations can cause equipment to fail, even though it passed an initial test.