
Precautions for Design
Warning
(1) Consult SMC if no leakage is allowed due to the environment, or if the operating fluid is not air.
(2) Polycarbonate resin is used for the external parts including the bowl. Organic solvents including
thinner, acetone, alcohol and ethylene chloride; chemicals including sulphuric acid, nitric acid and
hydrochloric acid; cutting oil, synthetic oils, ester-based compressor oil, alkali, kerosene, gasoline,
lock material of screw are harmful. Do not use the product where these are present.
Chemical resistance of polycarbonate and nylon bowl
Note1) When the above factors are present or there is some doubt, use a metal bowl for safety.
Note2) The display window of the element service indicator of semi standard products is made of
nylon.
(3) Avoid the application where charge and discharge of pressure to/from a standard bowl is switched
frequently. This may damage the bowl. A metal bowl is recommended in these cases.
(4) Shield from ultra violet light and radiation with protective cover.
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Polycarbonate
Nylon
Hydrochloric acid
Sulfuric acid
Phosphoric acid
Chromic acid
Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda)
Potash
Calcium hydroxide (Slack lime)
×
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Ammonia water
Carbotane of soda
Sodium sulfide
Potassium nitrate
×
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Sulfate of soda
Carbon tetrachloride
Chloroform
Ethylene chloride
Methylene chloride
Benzene
Toluene
Paint thinner
Acetone
Methyl ethyl ketone
×
×
Cyclohexane
Ethyl alcohol
IPA
△
×
Methyl alcohol
Gasoline
Kerosene
Phthalic acid dimethyl
Phthalic acid diethyl
×
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Acetic acid
Methyl ether
Ethyl ether
×
×
Thread-lock fluid
Sea water
×
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Leak tester
Type
Chemical name
Application examples
Material
Acid
Acid washing liquid for metals
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×
Alkaline
Degreasing of metals
Industrial salts
Water-soluble cutting oil
Inorganic salts
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Chlorine solvents
Cleaning liquid for metals
Printing ink
Dilution
×
△
Aromatic series
Coatings
Dry cleaning
×
△
Ketone
Photographic film
Dry cleaning
Textile industries
Alcohol
Antifreeze
Adhesives
Oil
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×
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Ester
Synthetic oil
Anti-rust additives
Ether
Brake oil additives
×
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: Essentially safe.
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: Some effects may occur.
×: Effects will occur.
Amino
Methyl amino
Cutting oil
Brake oil additives
Rubber accelerator
Others
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