| The chemical & physical resistance data for fibres is divided into these two tables:
Tabla 1. Polyester, Acrylic, Polyamide & Aramyd
Tabla 2. Polypropylene, Polyvinyl, Politetrafluoro-Etilenica, Glass & Cotton
Table 1. Polyester, Acrylic, Polyamide & Aramyd
| FIBRE |
POLYESTER |
ACRYLIC |
POLYAMIDE |
ARAMYD |
| SIGLA DIN 60001 *Note1 |
PES |
PAN |
PA |
PAI |
| MAIN BRAND TRADEMARKS & MANUFACTURERS |
Dacron polyester Du pont |
Ricem Montefibre |
Nylon Rhone Poulenc |
Nomex Du Pont |
Terital Montefibre |
Orlon Du Pont |
Nailon Montefibre |
Tejin Conex Tejin |
Trevira Hoechst |
Crylor Rhone Pulent |
Perlon Bayer |
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Tergal Soc. Rohdiaceta |
Redon Phrix |
Rilsan Atochem |
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Terylene I.C.I (Du Pont in USA) |
Dolanit Hoechst |
Lilion Snia Viscosa |
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Diolan Glanzstoff (NE) |
Leacril Montefibre |
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| CHEMICAL COMPOSITION |
POLIETILEN-TEREFTALATO |
POLIACRILO-NITRILE |
POLIAMMIDE |
POLIAMMIDE AROMATICA |
| YARN TYPE*Note2 |
S F M |
S F |
S F M |
S F |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/cm3) |
1.38 |
1.15-1.17 |
1.04-1.14 |
1.38 |
| MOISTURE ABSORPTION 20C H.R. 65% |
0.4 |
1-2 |
4 |
5 |
| MAX CONTINUOUS TEMPERATURE C |
130-135 |
130-135 |
100-110 |
200-220 |
| MAX TEMPERATURE (PEAKS) C |
140 |
135-140 |
120 |
260 |
| CHEMICAL RESISTANCE*Note3
STRONG ACID
WEAK ACIDS
STRONG ALKALIS
WEAK ALKALIS
OXIDIZING AGENTS HYDROLYSIS (MOIST HEAT)
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| FIBRES SPECIFIC SOLVENTS |
H2SO4 C6H5NO2 C6H5OH |
HNO3 CHON(CH3)2 |
CH3COOH HCOOH H2SO4 C6H5OH |
H2SO4 |
Tabla 2. Polypropylene, Polyvinyl, Politetrafluoro-Etilenica, Glass & Cotton
| FIBRE |
POLYPROPYLENE |
POLYVINYL |
POLITETRAFLUORO-ETILENICA |
GLASS |
COTTON |
| SIGLA DIN 60001 *Note1 |
PP |
PVC |
PTFE |
GL |
Co |
| MAIN BRAND TRADEMARKS & MANUFACTURERS |
Meraklon Montefibre |
Leavil Montefibre |
Teflon Du Pont |
Fiberglass Owens Corning |
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Pylen Mitsubishi Corp. |
Saran Dow Chemical |
Rastex Gore |
Vetrotex Balzaretti e Modigliani |
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Courlene Courtaulds |
Rovyl Rhone Poulenc |
Profilen Lenzing |
Vetrolon Gevetex |
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Hostalen Hoechst |
Harlan Phoenix |
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| CHEMICAL COMPOSITION |
POLIETILEN-TEREFTALATO |
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE |
POLYTETRAFLUORETHYLENE |
SILICE |
CELLULOSE |
| YARN TYPE*Note2 |
S F M |
S F M |
S F M |
S F |
S |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/cm3) |
0.91 |
1.35 |
2.1 |
2.5 |
1.52 |
| MOISTURE ABSORPTION 20C H.R. 65% |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.015 |
0 |
7-8 |
| MAX CONTINUOUS TEMPERATURE C |
80-90 |
80-90 |
240-260 |
280-300 |
90-100 |
| MAX TEMPERATURE (PEAKS) C |
90-100 |
90-100 |
280 |
320 |
110 |
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE *Note3 STRONG ACID
WEAK ACIDS STRONG ALKALIS WEAK ALKALIS OXIDIZING AGENTS HYDROLYSIS (MOIST HEAT)
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| FIBRES SPECIFIC SOLVENTS |
Hydrocarbons Solvents Clorides |
CH3COOH3 CHCL3 CS2 |
F (nascent) |
HF |
H2SO4 |
Note 1. DIN is the German Institute for Standardization. DIN 60001-1, Publication date:2001-05. Textile fibres - Part 1: Natural fibres and letter codes The equivalent ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Standards: ISO 6938:1984; Textiles - Natural fibres - Generic names and definitions.
Note 2. Yarn Type (i.e. continuously twisted fibers or strands suitable for use in weaving into fabrics). S: Staple F: Multifilament M: Monofilament
Note 3. Chemical Resistance
â—Š â—Š â—Š â—Š Excellent (recommended) â—Š â—Š â—Š Good (satisfactory) â—Š â—Š Fair (only to be used if no other material is satisfactory) â—Š Poor dissolved
This data has been obtained from the main manufacturers guides and they can be useful for general considerations. They may be subject to revision and up-dating. Please contact us for further details and informations.
Information on the periodic table
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Teflon
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