Resistance Chart

Fiber
Tensile Strength
Abrasion Resistance
Chemical Resistance
Deg F
Deg C
PH
Acid
Alkali
Cont.
Surge
Cont.
Surge
Polypropylene
Excellent
Good
Excellent
Excellent
190 190 90 90
2-12
Polyester
Excellent
Excellent
Good
Fair
275 325
135
150
2-7
Nylon
Excellent
Excellent
Poor
Excellent
200
250
90
120
2-8
Polyethylene
 Good
Very Good
Excellent
Excellent
 122
176 
50 
80 
2-12
Cotton
Good
Average
Poor
Excellent
180
225
80
105
3-10
Nomex
Very Good
Very Good
Fair
Good
400
425
200
215
2-12
Teflon
Fair
Good
Excellent
Excellent
450
500
230
260
Any
NOTE: This table is only a general guide.  Operating temperature, chemical concentrations and mechanical conditions all have a pronounced effect on service life.

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