Chemical Resistance Data for Polypropylene (@ 70°F/21°C)

Chemical
Resistance
Rating
Good to Excellent
Fair
Poor
Description
No Chemical Attack
Some Chemical Attack
Severe Chemical Attack
Chemical
Compound
Acetic Acid
Acetic Anhydride
Acetone
Alum
Ammonia
Aniline
Benzaldehyde
Benzoic Acid
Benzyl Alcohol
Brine
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Chloride
Calcium Hydroxide
Calcium Hypochlorite
Citric Acid
Copper Salts
Cresol
Cyclohexane
Cyclohexanol
Detergents
Dibutyl Phthalate
Drinking Water
Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl Alcohol
Ethylene Glycol
Formaldehyde
Formic Acid
Fruit Juices
Gelatin
Glycerol
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Sulfide
Isopropanol
Lactic Acid
Linseed Oil
Maleic Acid
Mercury
Methanol
Mineral Oil
Nitrobenzene
Oxalic Acid
Peanut Oil
Phosphoric Acid
Potassium Chloride
Sea Water
Silicone Oil
Sodium Chloride
Starch
Stearic Acid
Urea
Vinegar
Benzene
Chlorine Water
Chloroform
Heptane
Kerosene
Methylene Chloride
Sulfuric Acid
Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Trichloroethylene
Turpentine
Xylene
Bromine
Decalin
Ethyl Chloride
Chlorine (Gas)
Chlorsulfonic Acid
Nitric Acid
Perchloroethylene
Toluene

Chemical Resistance Data of Various Materials to Selected Automotive Fluids
Chemical
Resistance
Rating
Good to Excellent
Fair
Poor
 
Automotive Fluid
Polycarbonate
ABS General Purpose
Polypropylene Homopolymer
Polypropylene Impact Modified
Polypropylene 20% Talc Filled
Polypropylene 40% Talc Filled
Motor Oil 1 2 3 3 3 3
Unleaded Gas 1 1 3 3 3 3
Diesel Fuel 1 1 3 3 3 3
Brake Fluid 1 1 3 3 3 3
Anti-Freeze 1 1 4 4 4 4
Power Steering Fluid 1 1 3 3 3 3
Undercoating 1 2 4 4 4 4
Battery Acid 1 2 4 4 4 4
Transmission Fluid 1 1 3 3 3 3
M770/771 Grease 1 2 4 4 4 4
Washer Fluid 1 3 4 4 4 4
Freon 1 1 4 4 4 4
Methanol Fuel 1 1 3 3 3 3