Chemical compatibility varies between different materials and solution. For example, Viton® tubing is resistant to many inorganic chemicals and even to some organic solvents. The chemical resistance chart will help choose the correct
Peristaltic Pump Tubing material for your application. Contact us if you need any help to select the right tubing.
| Chemical Classification | PVC | Solvent Flex | Silicone | Viton® | Santoprene® |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetone | U | U | X | U | U |
| Alcohols | X | X | X | X | — |
| Aliphatic Hydrocarbons | U | X | U | U | — |
| Aqua Regia | U | X | — | O | U |
| Aromatic Hydrocarbons | U | U | O | X | — |
| Gasoline (non-aromatic) | U | U | U | X | U |
| Gasoline (high-aromatic) | U | U | U | X | — |
| Hydrochloric Acid (diluted) | X | X | U | X | X |
| Kerosene | U | U | U | X | U |
| Ketones (MIBK) | U | U | U | U | X |
| Nitric Acid (diluted) | X | X | O | X | O |
| Oils, Animal | U | X | O | X | X |
| Oils, Mineral | U | X | O | X | X |
| Oils, Vegetable | O | X | X | X | X |
| Premisolv™ | U | X | O | X | U |
| Sulfuric Acid (diluted) | X | X | U | X | O |
| Water | X | X | X | X | X |
| Xylene | U | U | U | X | U |
Legend
X = Satisfactory
O = Use only after testing
U = Unsatisfactory
“—” = No data available