Solvent Resistance & Environmental data - Autoflex EB
Synopsis...
Autoflex EB is based upon biaxially orientated polyester film and therefore has much enhanced solvent resistance, strength, durability and toughness compared to other commonly used membrane fascia and nameplate substrates such as polycarbonate and vinyl.
Autoflex withstands exposure of more than 24 hours duration under DIN 42 115 Part 2 to the following chemicals without visible change.
1.1.1. Trichloroethane (Genklene) |
Ethylacetate |
Perchloroethylene |
Aliphatic hydrocarbons |
Fluorochlorohydrocarbons |
Toluene |
Benzene |
Glycerine |
Triacetin |
Cyclohexanol |
Glycol |
Trichloroethylene |
Diethyl ether |
Isopropanol |
Xylene |
Ethanol |
Methanol |
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Acetaldehyde |
Ferric chloride <30% |
Phosphoric acid <30% |
Acteone |
Formic acid <50% |
Potassium carbonate |
Acetic acid <50% |
Hydrochloric acid <10% |
Sodium hypochlorite <20% |
Sulphuric Acid 30% |
Hydrogen peroxide <25% |
Sulphuric acid <10% |
Diacetone Alcohol |
Isophorone |
Washing powders |
1, 4 Dioxane |
Methyl ethyl ketone |
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DS2 Decontamination fluid |
Nitric acid <10% |
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Fabric conditioner |
Tetrahydrofuran |
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Formaldehyde (37%) in water |
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Acetonitrile |
Linseed oil |
Saturated Salt Solution |
Alkalicarbonate |
Paraffin oil |
Water |
Ammonia <32% |
Petrol |
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Ammonium chloride <10% |
Silicone oil |
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Bichromate |
Turpentine substitute |
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Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) <2% |
Universal brake fluid (Castrol Girling) |
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Sodium hydroxide 50%% |
Dibasic Ester 6 |
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Cutting oil (Hysol X) |
Skydrol 500B4 |
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Diesel oil |
Lixtop |
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Blown caster oil |
Potassium ferrocyanide/ |
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Silver Nitrate 20% |
ferricyanide |
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Autoflex withstands DIN 42 115 Part 2 exposure of <1 hour duration to glacial acetic acid without visible change.
Autoflex is NOT resistant to the following chemicals:
Benzoyl alcohol |
Methylene chloride |
Concentrated caustic solution |
High pressure steam at over 100°C |
Concentrated mineral acids |
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1. RESISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS
Autoflex EB withstands 24 hours exposure to the following reagents at 50oC without visible staining:
Top Job |
Grape juice |
Ariel |
Ajax |
Jet Dry |
Milk |
Persil |
Vim |
Gumption |
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Wisk |
Domestos |
Fantastic |
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Lenor |
Vortex |
Formula 409 |
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Downey |
Windex |
Very slight discoloration was noted under critical viewing conditions with the following materials:
Lemon Juice |
Mustard |
Tomato Juice |
Tomato Ketchup |
2. OUTDOOR USE
In common with all polyester based films Autoflex is not suitable for use in conditions of long term exposure to direct sunlight. (See Autotex XE)
3. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
3.1 Minimum use temperature
-40oC (-40oF)
3.2 Maximum use temperature
High humidity environments: (10-95% RH) ≤60oC
Low humidity environments: (<10% RH) 85oC