Fiber
|
Types Available
|
Maxiumum Safe Temperature
|
General Resistance to Chemicals*
|
Acids
|
Alkali
|
Oils
|
Oxidizing Agents
|
Neutral Salts
|
Organic Solvents
|
Mineral
|
Organic
|
| Cotton |
Staple
Non-Woven |
180°F |
|
|
X |
X |
|
X |
X |
| Polyester |
Staple Monofilament Multifilament
Felt
Non-Woven |
250°F |
X |
X |
|
X |
Fair |
X |
X |
| Nylon |
Staple Monofilament Multifilament
Felt
Non-Woven |
250°F |
|
|
X |
X |
|
X |
X |
| Nomex |
Staple
Multifilament
Felt
Non-Woven |
365°F |
|
|
X |
X |
|
X |
X |
| Acrylic |
Staple
Monofilament
Multifilament
Felt
Non-Woven |
250°F
275°F |
X |
X |
|
X |
Fair |
X |
X |
| Polypropylene |
Staple
Monofilament
Multifilament
Felt
Non-Woven |
200°F |
X |
|
X |
|
Fair |
X |
|
| Saran |
Monofilament |
160°F |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
| Teflon |
Monofilament
Multifilament
Felt |
450° |
Safe for any chemical conditions
normally encountered |
