Chemical Resistance

ARDL performs chemical resistance analysis of rubber, plastic and latex materials against a wide variety of chemicals used in  automotive, medical, transportation, indutrial, military, aerospace, household, oil and gas, rail and construction applications.

Available Methods

ASTM D471

Rubber Property – Effect of Liquids

ASTM D471

ASTM D543

Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents

ASTM D543

ASTM D6284

Rubber Property – Effect of Aqueous Solutions with Available Chlorine and Chloramine

ASTM D6284

ASTM F146

Fluid Resistance of Gasket Material

ASTM F146

DIN 53 521 – 1987 (Withdrawn in 1999)

Determination of the Behavior of Rubber and Elastomers when Exposed to Fluids And Vapours

DIN 53 521

DIN ISO 1817

Determination of the effect of liquids

DIN ISO 1817

GMW14334

Chemical Resistance to Fluids

GMW14334

ISO 1817

Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination of the Effect of Liquids

ISO 1817

JIS K6258

Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination of the Effect of Liquids

JIS K6258

NES M0133 2010

Testing methods of chemical resistance for plastic parts

NES M0133 2010

SAE J2027 (Section 5.2.8)

Standard for Protective Covers for Gasoline Fuel Line Tubing, Chemical Resistance (Xenon-Arc)

SAE J2027