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These ratings are based on average performance of general purpose compounds. Any given property can usually be improved by the use of selective compounding.
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| P = POOR |
E = EXCELLENT |
F = FAIR |
| G = GOOD |
O = OUTSTANDING |
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| PVC |
Low-Density
Polyethylene |
Cellular
Polyethylene |
High-Density
Polyethylene |
Polypropylene |
| Oxidation Resistance |
E |
E |
E |
E |
E |
| Heat Resistance |
G - E |
E |
G |
E |
E |
| Oil Resistance |
F |
G - E |
G |
G - E |
F |
| Low Temperature Flexibility |
P - G |
E |
E |
E |
P |
| Weather, Sun Resistance |
G - E |
E |
E |
E |
E |
| Ozone Resistance |
E |
E |
E |
E |
E |
| Abrasion Resistance |
F - G |
G |
F |
E |
F - G |
| Electrical Properties |
F - G |
E |
E |
E |
E |
| Flame Resistance |
E |
P |
P |
P |
P |
| Nuclear Radiation Resistance |
F |
G - E |
G |
G - E |
F |
| Water Resistance |
F - G |
E |
E |
E |
E |
| Acid Resistance |
G - E |
G - E |
G - E |
E |
E |
| Alkali Resistance |
G - E |
G - E |
G - E |
E |
E |
Gasoline, Kerosene, Etc.
(Aliphatic Hydrocarbons) Resistance |
P |
G - E |
G |
G - E |
P - F |
Benzol, Toluol, Etc.
(Aromatic Hydrocarbons) Resistance |
P - F |
P |
P |
P |
P - F |
Degreaser Solvents
(Halogenated Hydrocarbons) Resistance |
P - F |
G |
G |
G |
P |
| Alcohol Resistance |
G - E |
E |
E |
E |
E |
| Underground Burial |
P - G |
G |
N/A |
E |
N/A |