Chemical stability of SUMIKASUPER LCP

Chemical resistance of SUMIKASUPER LCP

The chemical resistance data for SUMIKASUPER LCP is shown in the table. SUMIKASUPER LCP has excellent chemical resistance and does not swell or deteriorate due to oils even at high temperatures. However, evaluation of actual molded products is required for practical use.

Table 3-5-1 Chemical resistance of SUMIKASUPER LCP

Chemical Name conditions SUMIKASUPER LCP
evaluation
Temperature (℃) Time
20% hydrochloric acid 50 30 days 〇
20% sulfuric acid 50 30 days 〇
40% nitric acid 50 30 days 〇
Glacial Acetic Acid 50 30 days 〇
10% sodium hydroxide 50 30 days ×
10% ammonia water 50 30 days ×
Acetone reflux 100hr 〇
Methyl Ethyl Ketone reflux 100hr 〇
Trichloroethane reflux 100hr 〇
Methylene chloride reflux 100hr 〇
Toluene reflux 100hr 〇
Methanol reflux 100hr 〇
Ethanol reflux 100hr 〇
Ethyl acetate reflux 100hr 〇
Dimethylformamide reflux 100hr ×
Gasoline room temperature 30 days 〇
Engine oil 120 2000hr 〇
Gear oil 120 2000hr 〇
Rating: Tensile strength loss: 5% or less, weight change: 2% or less
× : Any changes greater than those listed above

Gas generated from molded products

The amount of gas generated when SUMIKASUPER LCP molded products are heated is extremely low.

Figure 3-5-1 Method for analyzing gas components generated from molded products

Figure 3-5-1 Method for analyzing gas components generated from molded products

Figure 3-5-2 Gas generation volume of SUMIKASUPER LCP

Figure 3-5-2 Gas generation volume of SUMIKASUPER LCP
Analytical Equipment : Headspace gas chromatograph
Sample pretreatment conditions :120℃, heating for 20 hours