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Chemical Resistances of 3D Filament

Chemical resistances for 15 commonly used 3D filaments.

Chemical	PLA	PLA Pro	PETG	ABS	ASA	PC	PP	TPE	TPU	TPC	HIPS	Nylon	PEI	PET	PVA
Acetic Acid	Low	Low	High	Mod	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	High	Low
Acetone	Low	Low	High	High	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Mod	High	High	High	Low
Ammonia	Low	Low	High	High	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Mod	High	High	High	Low
Ammonium Hydroxide	Low	Low	High	High	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	High	Low
Bleach	Low	Low	High	High	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	High	Low
Chlorine	Low	Low	High	High	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	High	Low
Citric Acid	Low	Low	High	Mod	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	High	Low
Ethanol	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	Low	Low	High	Low	High	High	High	Low
Hexane	Low	Low	High	High	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	High	Low
Hydrochloric Acid	Low	Low	High	Mod	Low	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	Mod	High	High	High	Low
Hydrofluoric Acid	Low	Low	High	High	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	High	Low
Hydrogen Chloride	Low	Low	High	Mod	Low	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	Mod	High	High	High	Low
Hydrogen Gas	Low	Low	High	Mod	Low	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	Mod	High	High	Low	Low
Hydrogen Peroxide	Mod	Low	High	Mod	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	High	Low
Isopropyl Alcohol	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	Low	Low	High	Low	High	High	High	Low
Methanol	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	Low	Low	High	Low	High	High	High	Low
Nitric Acid	Low	Low	High	Mod	Low	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	Mod	High	High	High	Low
Phosphoric Acid	Low	High	High	High	High	High	High	Low	Low	High	Low	High	High	High	Low
Potassium Chloride	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	Low	Low	High	Low	High	High	High	Low
Potassium Hydroxide	Low	Low	High	High	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	High	Low
Sodium Carbonate	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	Low	Low	High	Low	High	High	High	Low
Sodium Chloride	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	Low	Low	High	Low	High	High	High	Low
Sodium Hydroxide	Low	Low	High	High	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	High	Low
Sodium Hypochlorite	Low	Low	High	High	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	High	Low
Sodium Nitrate	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	Low	Low	High	Low	High	High	High	Low
Sodium Sulfate	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	Low	Low	High	Low	High	High	High	Low
Sulfuric Acid	Low	Low	High	Mod	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Mod	High	High	High	Low
Toluene	Low	Low	High	High	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	High	Low
Vinegar	Low	Low	High	Mod	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	High	Low
Water	High	High	High	Mod	High	High	High	Mod	Mod	High	Mod	High	High	High	High
Xylene	Low	Low	High	High	Low	High	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	High	Low

Please note that the resistance levels provided are general and can vary depending on the specific formulation and manufacturing process of the filament. It’s important to refer to the manufacturer’s specifications and conduct your own testing to determine the filament’s compatibility with specific chemicals in your application.

Chemical Resistances of 3D Filament

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