Chemical Resistance
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Chemical Resistance
5.1 Metal Casing
The frame and casing material is powder-coated aluminum. This powder paint
withstands exposure to the following chemicals without visible change:
Acetic acid 10%
Phosphoric acid 4%
Citric acid 10%
Phosphoric acid 10%
Diesel
Sea water
Distilled water
Sodium chloride 2%
Edible oil
Sodium chloride 20%
Fuel oil
Sulphuric acid 20%
Hydrogen peroxide 3%
Tap water
The powder paint shows limited resistance to the following chemicals at room
temperature:
Butanol
Nitric acid 3%
Hydrochloric acid 5%
Nitric acid 10%
Isopropyl alcohol
Phosphoric acid 43%
Na-hypochlorite 10%
Sodium hypochlorite
Turpentine
Note:
If exposure to any of the above chemicals is demanded, it is recommended to first test
the chemical in a hidden spot of the metal casing.
The powder paint shows little or no resistance to the following chemicals at room
temperature:
Acetic acid, conc.
Methyl-ethyl ketone
Toluene
Acetone
Nitric acid 30%
Trichlorethylene
Ammonia 5%
Phenol
Xylene
Ammonia, conc.
Sodium hydroxide 5%
97 octane unleaded petrol
Ethyl acetate
Sodium hydroxide 30%
98 octane leaded petrol
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