Chemical Class
Acids, Inorganic
weak
strong
strong oxidizing
Acids, Organic
weak
strong
Alcohols
Aldehydes
Amines
Aliphatic
aromatic
Bases
Beverages
Condiments
Esters
Foodstuffs
Glycols
polyglycols
polyglycol ethers
Hydrocarbons
aliphatic
aromatic
chlorinated
Insecticides
Ketones
Oils
essential oils
vegetable oils
Pharmaceuticals
Salts
Polystyrene
G
G
F
E
E
G
N
E
N
E
E
G
N
E
E
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
G
E
E
ABS
G
G
N
G
G
F
N
G
N
E
E
E
N
E
E
N
G
N
N
N
N
N
G
E
E
High & Low Density
Polyethelane &
Polypropolene
E
E
G
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
G
E
E
E
N
N
N
G
G
F
E
E
E
Polycarbonate
& Polyetherimide
E
G
N
E
N
E
N
N
P
E
E
N
E
E
G
N
N
N
N
G
E
E
Explanation of ratings
E EXCELLENT – The plastic was unaffected in any way for the duration of the test.
G GOOD – A very slight clouding or discoloration took place. Expected life – months to years.
F FAIR – Moderate effect. Slight etching, some discoloration, possibly some dimensional changes or
weight change. Expected life – weeks to months.
P POOR – Considerable change. Expected life – days.
N NOT RECOMMENDED – Severe attack. Plastic became soft in a few hours, and was unusable
within a few days or by end of test.
S SOLVENT
General Chemical Resistance Characteristics of Rubbermaid Commercial Products
Plastics at Room Temperature
Chemical Resistance
The following pages detail the performance of Rubbermaid plastics when exposed to chemicals. The first table
generalizes performance with respect to broad chemical families. The remaining tables detail recommendations for
use in exposure to specific chemicals.
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