When selecting tubing for microfluidic applications, chemical resistance is key to maintaining system integrity. Solva is valued for its durability, chemical resistance, and versatility, making it suitable for various applications.
However, Solva is not compatible with all chemicals, so understanding its resistance is crucial for safety and performance. This guide provides a chemical resistance table for Solva tubing, based on data from Ormantine, helping users quickly assess its suitability for specific applications.
Refer to this table to make informed choices and maintain the efficiency and safety of your system.
💡 The chemical resistance rating key is as follows:
- resistant = no effect to slight effect
- not resistant = moderate to severe effect
🚨 The compatibility ratings provided in these tables are for general guidance only and may not be complete or accurate. They do not address potential contamination or changes in fluid properties due to tubing interaction. We do not guarantee the suitability of any material for specific purposes or the impact of tubing on fluid quality. For critical applications, conduct specific tests or seek expert advice.
Solva Tubing: Chemical Compatibility Table
| Chemical Substance | Chemical Resistance |
|---|---|
| A | |
| Acetaldehyde | resistant |
| Acetates (low mol. wt.) | resistant |
| Acetic acid ( | resistant |
| Acetic acid (>5%) | resistant |
| Acetic anhydride | resistant |
| Acetone | not resistant |
| Acetyl bromide | resistant |
| Acetyl chloride | resistant |
| Air | resistant |
| Alcohols | resistant |
| Aliphatic hydrocarbons | not resistant |
| Aluminium chloride | resistant |
| Aluminium sulfate | resistant |
| Alums | resistant |
| Ammonia (gas-liquid) | resistant |
| Ammonium acetate | resistant |
| Ammonium carbonate | resistant |
| Ammonium chloride | resistant |
| Ammonium hydroxide | resistant |
| Ammonium nitrate | resistant |
| Ammonium phosphate | resistant |
| Ammonium sulfate | resistant |
| Amyl acetate | not resistant |
| Amyl alcohol | not resistant |
| Amyl chloride | not resistant |
| Aniline | resistant |
| Aniline hydrochloride | resistant |
| Animal oils | resistant |
| Antimony salts | resistant |
| Aqua regia | resistant |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons | not resistant |
| Arsenic salts | resistant |
| B | |
| Barium salts | resistant |
| Benzaldehyde | not resistant |
| Benzene | not resistant |
| Benzene sulfonic acid | resistant |
| Benzoic acid | not resistant |
| Benzyl alcohol | not resistant |
| Bleaching liquors | resistant |
| Boric acid | resistant |
| Bromine | resistant |
| Butane | not resistant |
| Butanol | N/A |
| Butyl acetate | not resistant |
| Butyric acid | resistant |
| C | |
| Calcium salts | resistant |
| Carbon bisulfide | not resistant |
| Carbon dioxide | resistant |
| Carbon tetrachloride | resistant |
| Chloracetic acid | resistant |
| Chlorbenzene | not resistant |
| Chlorine (dry) | resistant |
| Chlorine (wet) | resistant |
| Chloroform | not resistant |
| Chlorsulfonic acid | resistant |
| Chromatic acid | N/A |
| Chromium salts | resistant |
| Copper salts | resistant |
| Cresol | not resistant |
| Cyclohexanone | not resistant |
| E | |
| Essential oils | resistant |
| Ethers | not resistant |
| Ethyl acetate | not resistant |
| Ethyl alcohol | resistant |
| Ethyl bromide | resistant |
| Ethyl chloride | resistant |
| Ethylamine | resistant |
| Ethylene chlorohydrin | resistant |
| Ethylene di-chloride | resistant |
| Ethylene glycol | resistant |
| F | |
| Fatty acids | resistant |
| Ferric chloride | resistant |
| Ferric sulfate | resistant |
| Ferrous chloride | resistant |
| Ferrous sulfate | resistant |
| Fluo-silicic acid | resistant |
| Fluoborate salts | resistant |
| Fluoboric acid | resistant |
| Formaldehyde | resistant |
| Formic acid | resistant |
| Freon | not resistant |
| G | |
| Gasoline (high aromatic) | not resistant |
| Gasoline (non-aromatic) | not resistant |
| Glucose | resistant |
| Glue | resistant |
| Glycerine | resistant |
| H | |
| Hydriodic acid | resistant |
| Hydro-bromic-acid | resistant |
| Hydrochl. acid (med. conc.) | resistant |
| Hydrochloric (conc.) | resistant |
| Hydrochloric acid (dil.) | resistant |
| Hydrocyanic acid | resistant |
| Hydrofluoric acid | resistant |
| Hydrogen peroxide (dil.) | resistant |
| Hydrogen peroxyde (conc.) | resistant |
| Hydrogen sulfide | resistant |
| Hypochlorus acid | resistant |
| I | |
| Iodin and solutions | not resistant |
| K | |
| Kerosene | not resistant |
| Ketones | not resistant |
| L | |
| Lactic acid | not resistant |
| Laquer solvents | resistant |
| Lead acetate | resistant |
| Linseed oil | not resistant |
| M | |
| Magnesium chloride | resistant |
| Magnesium sulfate | resistant |
| Malic acid | resistant |
| Manganese salts | resistant |
| Mercury salts | resistant |
| N | |
| Naphtha | resistant |
| Natural gas | not resistant |
| Nickel salts | resistant |
| Nitric acid (conc.) | resistant |
| Nitric acid (dil.) | resistant |
| Nitric acid (med. conc.) | resistant |
| Nitrobenzene | not resistant |
| Nitrogen oxides | resistant |
| Nitrous acid | resistant |
| O | |
| Oils, animal | resistant |
| Oils, mineral | not resistant |
| Oils, vegetable | resistant |
| Oleic acid | resistant |
| Oxalic acid | resistant |
| Oxygen (gas) | resistant |
| P | |
| Perchloric acid | resistant |
| Phenol | not resistant |
| Phosphoric acid (ortho.) | resistant |
| Phtalic acid | not resistant |
| Plating solutions | resistant |
| Potassium carbonate | resistant |
| Potassium chlorate | resistant |
| Potassium hydroxyde | resistant |
| Potassium iodide | resistant |
| Pyridine | resistant |
| S | |
| Silver nitrate | resistant |
| Soap solutions | resistant |
| Sodium bicarbonate | resistant |
| Sodium bisulfate | resistant |
| Sodium bisulfite | resistant |
| Sodium borate | resistant |
| Sodium carbonate | resistant |
| Sodium chlorate | resistant |
| Sodium chloride | resistant |
| Sodium ferrocyanide | resistant |
| Sodium hydrosulfite | resistant |
| Sodium hydroxide (conc.) | resistant |
| Sodium hydroxide (dil.) | resistant |
| Sodium hydroxide (med.conc.) | resistant |
| Sodium hypochlorite | resistant |
| Sodium nitrate | resistant |
| Sodium silicate | resistant |
| Sodium sulfide | resistant |
| Sodium sulphite | resistant |
| Stearic acid | resistant |
| Sulfur chloride | resistant |
| Sulfur dioxide | resistant |
| Sulfur trioxide | resistant |
| Sulfuric acid (conc.) | resistant |
| Sulfuric acid (dil.) | resistant |
| Sulfuric acid (med. conc.) | resistant |
| Sulfurous acid | resistant |
| T | |
| Tannic acid | resistant |
| Tanning extracts | resistant |
| Tartaric acid | resistant |
| Tin salts | resistant |
| Titanium salts | resistant |
| Toluol | not resistant |
| Tri-sodium phosphate | resistant |
| Trichloracetic acid | resistant |
| Turpentine | not resistant |
| U | |
| Urea | resistant |
| Uric acid | resistant |
| W | |
| Water | resistant |
| Water (brine) | resistant |
| X | |
| Xylol | not resistant |
| Z | |
| Zinc chloride | resistant |
