Cut Sheet

XTRA FLEX
®
System —
Conduit, Tubing, Fittings for Non-Metallic Liquidtight Conduit
Table 2 — Behavior of EMS20-1B.1 IN:
Acids, Bases, Halogens, etc.
REAGENT TEMP °F VISUAL CHANGE RATINGS*
Sulfuric Acid (Conc) 75 Dissolves S, NR
Sulfuric Acid (Dilute) 75 Partially dissolves P, NR
Hydrochloric Acid (Conc) 75 Dissolves S, NR
Hydrochloric Acid (Dilute) 75 Partially dissolves P, NR
Hydrochloric Acid (20-40%) 73 Etched after 1 sec. P
Phosphoric Acid (Conc) 75 Dissolves S, NR
Nitric Acid (Conc) 75 Dissolves S, NR
Acetic Acid (Conc) 75 Partially Dissolves P, NR
Acetic Acid (Conc) 200 Dissolves S, NR
Acetic Acid (Dilute) 75 Etched F, NR
Formic Acid (Conc) 75 Dissolves S, NR
Formic Acid (Dilute) 75 Partially Dissolves P, NR
Chlorine – Strong Attack NR
Bromine – Strong Attack NR
Phenol 75 Dissolves S, NR
O-Chlorophenol 75 Dissolves S, NR
m-Chlorophenol 75 Dissolves S, NR
p-Chlorophenol 75 Dissolves S, NR
Cresol 75 Dissolves S, NR
Dimethylformamide 75 Strong Attack NR
gamma-Butyrolactone 75 Strong Attack NR
Xylenols 75 Dissolves S, NR
Sodium Hydroxide (1%) 73 Unchanged E
Sodium Hydroxide (5%) 73 Minimal effect E
Sodium Hydroxide (5%) 158 Minimal effect E
Sodium Hydroxide (10%) 73 Minimal effect E
Sodium Hydroxide (10%) 158 Some “crazing” after 30 days P
Potassium Hydroxide (5%) 73 Minimal effect E
Potassium Hydroxide (5%) 158 Minimal effect E
Potassium Hydroxide (10%) 73 Minimal effect E
Potassium Hydroxide (10%) 158 Some “crazing” after 30 days P
Hydrogen Peroxide (0.5%) 73 Unchanged G
Hydrogen Peroxide (1%) 73 Brittle after 54 days NR
Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) 73 Brittle after 54 days NR
Hydrogen Peroxide (10%) 73 Degrades NR
Hydrogen Peroxide (30%) 73 Degrades NR
* These abbreviations are used for the ratings:
E – Excellent P – Poor
G – Good NR – Not Recommended
F – Fair S – Solvent
Table 1 — Behavior of EMS20-1B.1 IN: Aqueous Solutions of Inorganic Salts at Room Temperature
Table 3 — Behavior of EMS20-1B.1 IN:
Organic Solvents at Room Temperature
REAGENT VISUAL CHANGE RATINGS*
Benzyl Alcohol Coarse surface after 2 days NR
Butyl Alcohol Temporary loss of stiffness G
Ethyl Alcohol Temporary loss of stiffness G
Isopropyl Alcohol Temporary loss of stiffness G
Methyl Alcohol Temporary loss of stiffness G
Butyl Acetate Temporary loss of stiffness G
Ethyl Acetate Unchanged E
Methyl Acetate Unchanged E
Amyl Acetate Unchanged E
Ether (Diethyl) Unchanged E
Tetrahydrofuran Unchanged E
Acetone Unchanged E
Benzaldyhyde Unchanged E
Cyclohexanone Unchanged E
Dichlorethylene Unchanged E
Trichlorethylene Temporary loss of stiffness G
Perchlorethylene Temporary loss of stiffness G
Dichlormethane Unchanged E
Chloroform Temporary loss of stiffness G
Carbon Tetrachloride Temporary loss of stiffness G
Carbon Disulfide Unchanged E
Pyridine Unchanged E
Benzene Unchanged E
Monochlorbenzene Unchanged E
Toluene Unchanged E
Xylene Unchanged E
Kerosene Unchanged E
Turpentine Unchanged E
Tetralin Unchanged E
Decalin Unchanged E
Gasoline Unchanged E
Petroleum Unchanged E
Mineral Oil Unchanged E
Resorcinol Dissolves NR
* These abbreviations are used for the ratings:
E – Excellent P – Poor
G – Good NR – Not Recommended
F – Fair S – Solvent
SALT SOLUTIONS VISUAL CHANGE RATINGS*
10% Ammonium Chloride Unchanged F
10% Aluminum Chloride Unchanged F
10% Sodium Hypochlorite (0.1% Cl
2
) White coating after 18 days G
10% Calcium Chloride Unchanged F
10% Chrome Alum Unchanged G
10% Ferric Chloride Unchanged yellowing P
5% Potassuim Dichromate Unchanged yellowing P
10% Potassium Nitrate Unchanged G
1% Potassium Permanganate Decomposed NR
10% Copper Sulfate Unchanged G
SALT SOLUTIONS VISUAL CHANGE RATINGS*
10% Magnesium Chloride Unchanged G
10% Magnanese Sulfate Unchanged G
10% Sodium Sulfate Unchanged G
10% Sodium Bisulfite Unchanged G
5% Mercuric Chloride Swelled P
10% Zinc Chloride Unchanged F
* These abbreviations are used for the ratings:
E – Excellent P – Poor
G – Good NR – Not Recommended
F – Fair S – Solvent
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