Chemicals that can outgas hydrocarbons (e.g., toluene, benzene, xylene)
Methyl acetate or ethyl acetate (e.g., nail polish remover)
Cyanoacrylates (e.g., “Superglue”)
Glycol ethers and dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (e.g., electronics cleaners)
Formaldehyde or butadiene (e.g., PLIOBOND
®
adhesive)
Chlorine, including bleach-containing cleaners and sprays
Table 1: Common chemicals with known LED compatibility issues
Base Material
Type
OK In
XLamp
Designs*
Outgas
Tested
Issues
Found
Issues
Suspected
Acetic acid
Acid
Yes
Acrylic rubber
Rubber/plastic seal
Yes
Acetone
Manufacturing material
Yes
Ammonia
Alkaline
Yes
Benzene
Solvent
Yes
Butadiene rubber
Rubber/plastic seal
Yes
Butyl rubber
Rubber/plastic seal
Yes
Chlorinated polyethylene
Rubber/plastic seal
Yes
Chlorobutyl
Rubber/plastic seal
Yes
Chlorosulphonated rubber
Rubber/plastic seal
Yes
Cyanoacrylate
Sealant & adhesive
Yes
Yes
Dichloromethane
Solvent
Yes
Epichlorhydrin
Rubber/plastic seal
Yes
Gasoline
Solvent
Yes
Halogenated hydrocarbons (containing F, Cl, Br elements)/miscellaneous
Yes
Yes
Hydrochloric acid
Acid
Yes
MEK (methyl ethyl ketone)
Solvent
Yes
MIBK (methyl isobutyl ketone)
Solvent
Yes
Mineral spirits
Solvent
Yes
Nitric acid
Acid
Yes
Petroleum
Oil/lubricant
Yes
Potassium hydroxide
Alkaline
Yes
Silicone oil
Oil/lubricant
Yes
Sodium hydroxide
Alkaline
Yes
Sulfuric acid
Acid
Yes
Tetracholoromethane
Solvent
Yes
Tetradecylamine
Yes
Toluene
Solvent
Yes
Trimethylhexamethylene diamine
Yes
Xylene
Solvent
Yes
Table 5: Base material compatibility
CLEANING THE LUMINAIRE
The detergents in the table below are discouraged. Use of these detergents may cause damage to the LEDs
over time.
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