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Chemical and water resistance of structural profiles

The Chemical and Water Resistance Table below shows resistance performance for three qualities of Fiberline profile in different chemical environments. The values indicate the highest known operational temperatures in °C at which the profiles have displayed good service life in the specific chemical environments. The results have been obtained from either industrial experience or from laboratory tests (ASTM C581) carried out by Fiberline suppliers.
 
Resistance to chemicals and water is dependent on concentration and temperature.
 
It is possible to use gratings, planks and structural supports in chemical environments specified as NR (Not Recommended) or at higher temperatures than stated, provided the chemical influence is not permanent or concentrated but short-term or weak (such as from fumes or spillage).
 
In contrast to metals, Fiberline structural profiles are not subject to electrolytic corrosion.
 
Please note that the values stated for chemical resistance are based on profiles with surface veils and with all machined surfaces sealed.
 
All data in the table are supplied in good faith and Fiberline accepts no liability for its accuracy.
 
Fiberline reserves the right to make changes without prior notice.
 
Chemical Concen-tration
%
Chemical formula
Isopoly-
ester
Isopolyester with fire retardant
Vinylester
Alcohol, ethyl  95  C2H5OH  30°C   30°C   40°C
Ammonium hydroxide  5  NH4OH  NR   NR   75°C
Iron (III) chloride All  FeCl3  50°C   50°C   95°C
Sodium hydroxide (2)  10  NaOH  NR  NR   45°C
Sodium hypochlorite (1) 5  NaOCl  NR  NR   45°C
Sodium chloride  All  NaCl  40°C   40°C   95°C
Nitric acid  5  HNO3  NR NR   35°C
Hydrochloric acid  10  HCl  40   40°C   90°C
Toluene  100  C7H8  NR  NR   30°C
Water  100  H2O  40°C   40°C   30°C

 

NR: NOT RECOMMENDED

(1) Contact Fiberline for specific recommendations
The information in the table is supplied in good faith and should not be taken as a definitive statement of the chemical resistance of the various profile qualities. Any combination of chemicals or combined environmental impact should be discussed with Fiberline or tested prior to commencing use.