Chemical Resistance
Extruded and thermoformed plastic parts often are exposed to various chemicals during the lifetime of the application. The compatibility of Bayblend resin with these chemicals is one of the factors that determines the service time of an application.
Bayer MaterialScience has compiled data regarding the compatibility of Bayblend ET1000 with a variety of chemical agents. This testing is for chemical compatibility only and not for efficiency of performance. Typically, the exposure is at room temperature for 24 hours, but other temperatures and exposure times may be used, too.
Following is a list of chemicals that were tested for their compatibility with Bayblend ET1000. These chemicals were largely selected by Bayer's customers, however, it is not a comprehensive list.
The following three tables present the results of testing with cleaning agents, automotive and RV care products, and miscellaneous chemicals.
Table 1: Chemical compatibility data (24-hour exposure at room temperature) of Bayblend ET1000 resin with various cleaning agents:
| Cleaning Agent | Test result |
| Easy-off BAM® Grime & Lime Remover | R |
| fantastik® all purpose cleaner | R |
| Ivory® liquid hand soap, diluted (5% in water) | R |
| Pine-Sol® cleaner (Lemon Fresh), diluted | R |
| Valu Time® Orange all purpose cleaner | R |
| Zep Commercial®, shower, tub & tile cleaner | R |
| Comet® bathroom cleaner | LR |
| Greased Lightning® Multi-Purpose Cleaner & Degrease (Super Strength) | LR |
| Mr. Clean® cleaner (antibacterial summer citrus), diluted | LR |
| Simple Green® all-purpose cleaner, diluted | LR |
| the Works® Tub & Shower Cleaner | LR |
| Clorox® Cleaner (Clean-Up with Bleach spray) | NR |
| Formula 409® cleaner | NR |
| Lysol® disinfectant cleaner (brand II, spray, crisp linen scent) | NR |
| Mr. Clean® cleaner (antibacterial summer citrus), undiluted | NR |
| Pine-Sol® cleaner (Lemon Fresh), undiluted | R |
| Scrubbing Bubbles® bathroom cleaner, spray | NR |
| Seventh Generation® All Purpose Cleaner | NR |
| Simple Green® all-purpose cleaner, undiluted | NR |
| Spic and Span® cleaner (sun fresh), diluted | NR |
| Spic and Span® cleaner (sun fresh), undiluted | NR |
| Tilex® instant mildew remover | NR |
| Windex® cleaner (Multi Task Sparkling Lime, Ammonia Free) | NR |
| Windex® cleaner (powerized, original) | NR |
| Zep Commercial®, all purpose degreaser (505) | NR |
R = Resistant; appears to be compatible during short term exposure
LR = Limited Resistance; appears to have medium compatibility during short term exposure
NR = Not Resistant; not compatible
Table 2: Chemical compatibility data (24-hour exposure at room temperature) of Bayblend ET1000 resin with various automotive and RV care products:
Automotive and RV care products |
Test result |
| Armor All® car wash concentrate, diluted | R |
| Full Timer’s Choice™ RV wash (Trailer Glitter), diluted | R |
| Motor Oil SAE 15W-40 | R |
| TST™ RV toilet treatment (orange power), diluted | R |
| Turtle Wax® car wash (zip wax), diluted | R |
| Full Timer’s Choice™ RV wash (Trailer Glitter), undiluted | LR |
| Campa-Chem™ holding tank deodorant, diluted | LR |
| Campa-Chem™ holding tank deodorant (natural formaldehyde free), diluted | LR |
| Nu Finish® the once a year car polish | LR |
| Prestone® 50/50 antifreeze/coolant | LR |
| Turtle Wax® super hard shell car wax | LR |
| Armor All® Protectant Cleaner spray | NR |
| Full Timer’s Choice™ RV awning cleaner, diluted | NR |
| Diesel fuel | NR |
| Hy-Gard® transmission & hydraulic oil | NR |
| Unleaded gasoline | NR |
R = Resistant; appears to be compatible during short term exposure
LR = Limited Resistance; appears to have medium compatibility during short term exposure
NR = Not Resistant; not compatible
Table 3: Chemical compatibility data (24-hour exposure at room temperature) of Bayblend ET1000 resin with other chemicals:
Other chemicals |
Test result |
| JP-8 Jet fuel | LR |
| WD-40®, spray | LR |
| GUNK® industrial chain lube (with Moly), spray | NR |
| GUNK® white lithium grease, spray | NR |
R = Resistant; appears to be compatible during short term exposure
LR = Limited Resistance; appears to have medium compatibility during short term exposure
NR = Not Resistant; not compatible
Armor All® is a registered trademark of The Armor All/STP Products Company
Campa-Chem™ is a trademark of Thetford Corporation
Clorox® is a registered trademark of Clorox Company
Comet® is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble Co.
Easy-off BAM® is a registered trademark of Reckitt & Colman Subsidiary Corporation
Fantastik® is a registered trademark of SC Johnson, Inc.
Formula 409® is a registered trademark of The Clorox Company
Full Timer’s Choice™ is a trademark of Camco Manufacturing
Greased Lightning® is a registered trademark of A & M Cleaning Products, Inc.
GUNK® is a registered trademark of Radiator Specialty Company Corporation
Hy-Gard® is a registered trademark of Deere & Company
Ivory® is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble Co.
Lysol® is a registered trademark of Linden Corp.
Mr. Clean® is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble Co.
Nu Finish® is a registered trademark of Reed-Union Corporation
Pine-Sol® is a registered trademark of The Clorox Company
Prestone® is a registered trademark of Prestone Products Corp.
Scrubbing Bubbles® is a registered trademark of SC Johnson, Inc.
Seventh Generation® is a registered trademark of Seventh Generation, Inc.
Simple Green® is a registered trademark of Sunshine Makers, Inc
Spic and Span® is a registered trademark of Spic and Span Company
the Works® is a registered trademark of HomeCare Labs, Inc.
Tilex® is a registered trademark of The Clorox Company
TST™ is a trademark of Camco Manufacturing
Turtle Wax® is a registered trademark of Turtle Wax, Inc.
Valu Time® is a registered trademark of Topco Associates, Inc.
WD-40® is a registered trademark of WD-40 Company Corporation
Windex® is a registered trademark of SC Johnson, Inc.
Zep Commercial® is a registered trademark of Acuity Brands, Inc.
As is the case with any compatibility test, results are dependent on variables,
such as concentration, time, temperature, part design and residual stresses,
and should serve only as a guideline. It is imperative that production
parts be evaluated under actual application conditions.
For the compatibility testing, some chemicals were used as-is and some were diluted as suggested on the product label.
The compositions of the listed chemicals may be changed by their manufacturers without notice. Therefore, it is imperative that you test to your own satisfaction whether they are suitable for your intended uses and applications.
