Solvent Compatibility0 pages
Solvent Compatibility
Resistance to solvents is measured by observing, measuring and weighing cured resin cubes
before and after soaking in the solvent for 24 h.
SOLVENT
CLEAR
FLEXIBLE
Acetic acid 5%
A
A
Bleach (~5% NaOCl)
A
A
Butyl acetate
U
U
Diethyl glycol monomethyl ether
U
U
Hyrdogen peroxide 3%
A
A
Isooctane
A
A
Isopropyl alcohol
U
U
Sodium hydroxide (0.025%, pH= ~10)
A
U
Water
A
A
Xylene
U
U
LEGENDt
A = Accetaptable resistance1t
U = Unacceptable resistance2t
NOTES:
1
Acceptable is defined as a resin cube having no visible change in appearance, < 0.5% increase in width, and < 1% weight gain
after a 24 h solvent soak
2
Unacceptable is defined as a resin having one or more of: visible change in cube, ≥ 0.5% increase in width, or ≥ 1% weight gain
after a 24 h solvent soak