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Overview
| Introduction |  |
Chemical Resistance of Sensor Mat Vinyl Covering | |
Anatomy of a Mat System | |
Standards | |
Application Details | |
| Substance | Resistance of Mat Covering |
| Water | Excellent |
| Ethyl Alcohol | Excellent |
| Sodium Chloride | Excellent |
| Bleach | Excellent |
| Hydrochloric Acid | Fair to Excellent |
| Sulphuric Acid | Fair to Excellent |
| Nitric Acid | Fair to Excellent |
| Acetic Acid | Fair |
| Petrol (Gasoline) | Fair |
| Trichlorethylene | Poor to Fair |
| Benzene | Poor |
| Acetone | Poor |
| Water (Sea) | Excellent |
| Lubricating Oil | Fair to Excellent |
| Cutting Fluids | Fair to Excellent |
| Oil (Auto) | Fair to Excellent |
| Brake Fluids | Poor to Fair |
In general, the covering has excellent resistance to acids, alkalis and salts. Hot acids and alkalis, as well as concentrated and organic acids, have a deleterious effect on prolonged exposure. The covering has fair resistance to aliphatic solvents, fair to poor resistance to aromatic and chlorinated solvents, and poor resistance to ketones and most esters.
Note: Combinations of chemicals can have unpredictable effects. Testing is recommended in such cases. Small pieces of the vinyl material are available if testing is required.