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Polyester & Nylon Chemical Compatibility

Reference guide for determining chemical compatibility with your lifting slings.

Important Note

Always test chemical compatibility in your specific application conditions. This chart provides general guidance only.

Chemical Nylon Polyester
Acids Not Compatible *
Alcohols Compatible Compatible
Aldehydes Compatible Not Compatible
Strong Alkalis Compatible **
Bleaching Agents Not Compatible Compatible
Dry Cleaning Solvents Compatible Compatible
Ethers Compatible Not Compatible
Halogenated Hydro Carbons Compatible Compatible
Hydro Carbons Compatible Compatible
Ketones Compatible Compatible
Oils Crude Compatible Compatible
Oils Lubricating Compatible Compatible
Soap & Detergents Compatible Compatible
Water & Seawater Compatible Compatible
Weak Alkalis Compatible Compatible

* Disintegrated by concentrated sulfuric acid

** Degraded by strong alkalis at elevated temperatures

Legend

Compatible Compatible
Not Compatible Not Compatible
* See Footnote

Nylon vs Polyester

Nylon

Resistant to strong alkalis
Good with aldehydes & ethers
Not suitable for acids
Avoid bleaching agents

Polyester

Resistant to bleaching agents
Less stretch than nylon (50%)
Not suitable for aldehydes & ethers
Caution with strong alkalis at high temps

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