Polyurethane Chemical Compatibility Guide

For:
ULTRA-SPILL BERM, PART# 2050-2052, 2100
ULTRA-SPILL BERM, CONNECTOR, PART# 2101
ULTRA-SPILL BERM, CORNER, PART# 2102
ULTRA-SPILL BERM LOW PROFILE, PART# 2052
ULTRA-SPILL BERM PLUS, PART# 2054
ULTRA-SPILL BERM TABLE TOP, PART# 2051
ULTRA-DRAIN SEAL, PART# 2124-2127, 2130-2137
ULTRA-DRAIN SEAL CLEAR, PART# 2200-2211
ULTRA-DRAIN SEAL PLUS, PART# 2160-2167, 2174-2177
ULTRA-DRAIN PLUG, PART# 2113-2121

Chemical

Chemical Class

Swelling
(0-2)

Visible
Degradation

Rating

AcetoneKetones20NR
AcetonitrileNitriles10FAIR
Aluminum SaltsAluminum Compunds00GOOD
Barium SaltsBarium Compounds00GOOD
Benzyl AlcoholHydroxyl Compounds11FAIR
Boric AcidInorganic Acids00GOOD
ButanolHydroxyl Compounds00GOOD
Calcium ChloriteCalcium Compounds00GOOD
Carbon DisulfideSulfur Compounds10FAIR
Cupric ChlorideCopper Compounds00GOOD
CyclohexanoneKetones12NR
DichloromethaneHalogen Compounds22NR
DiethylamineAliphatic Amines11FAIR
DiethylformamideAliphatic Amines22NR
Ethyl AcetateCarboxylic Esters10FAIR
FormaldehydeAliphatic Aldehydes00GOOD
GasolineAromatic Hydrocarbons00GOOD
Gycol EtherEthers00GOOD
HexaneAliphatic Hydrocarbons00GOOD
Hydrochloric Acid (37%)Inorganic Acids02NR
Hydrogen Peroxide (30%)Peroxides10FAIR
Hydroflouric Acid (48%)Inorganic Acids02NR
Jet Fuel (JP-5)Aliphatic Hydrocarbons00GOOD
KeroseneHydrocarbons00GOOD
MethanolAliphatic Hydroxylic Compounds00GOOD
Methyl Ethyl KetoneAliphatic Ketones20NR
Mineral OilAliphatic and Alicyclic Hydrocarbons00GOOD
NaphthaHydrocarbons00GOOD
NitrobenzeneNitro Compounds02NR
PhenolAromatic Hydroxylic Compounds02NR
Propylene GlycolHydroxylic Compounds00GOOD
Sodium Hydroxide (50%)Inorganic Bases00GOOD
Sulfuric Acid (98%)Inorganic Acids02NR
Sulfuric Acid (50%)Inorganic Acids02NR
TetrachloroethyleneHalogen Compounds
(Vinyl Halides)
00GOOD
TetrahydrofuranAlicyclic Ethers22NR
TolueneAromatic Hydrocarbons10FAIR
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneAliphatic Halogen Compounds10FAIR
TrichloroethyleneHalogen Compounds
(Vinyl Hallides)
10FAIR
TriethylamineAliphatic Amines00GOOD
TurpentineHydrocarbons00GOOD
WaterMisc.00GOOD

KEY

SwellingDegradationRatings
Visually rated from 0-2;Visually rated from 0-2;NR (Not Recommended):
0 = none0 = none Significant degradation or swelling
1 = slight1 = slightFAIR: Slight swelling
2 = significant2 = significantGOOD: No swelling

*IMPORTANT USER NOTICE FOR BOTH THE POLYURETHANE
& POLYETHYLENE CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY GUIDES

The data contained herein is a compilation of existing published data from leading manufacturers of polyurethane and does not represent actual testing performed by UltraTech International, Inc.

This listing is offered only as a guide and utilizes information which, to the best of UltraTech’s knowledge, is accurate and reliable. Due to variables and conditions of application beyond the control of UltraTech, none of the data shown in this guide is to be construed as a guarantee, expressed or implied. UltraTech International, Inc. assumes no responsibility, obligation or liability in conjunction with the use or misuse of the information herein.