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Enclosures for electrical equipment
NEMA Types – definitions pertaining to
non-hazardous locations
An enclosure is a surrounding case constructed to provide protection from accidental contact with the
enclosed equipment and to provide protection to the enclosed equipment from specified
environmental conditions. A brief description of the more common types of enclosures used by the
electrical industry follows. For more information, see Table 110.28 of the National Electrical Code® and
Table 65 from the Canadian Electrical Code.

Type 1 enclosure: Type 4 enclosure:

Intended for indoor use, primarily to provide Intended for indoor or outdoor use, primarily to
protection against contact with enclosed equipment provide a degree of protection against wind-blown
and a degree of protection against falling dirt. dust and rain, splashing water and hose-directed
water.
Type 2 enclosure:
Intended for indoor use, primarily to provide a Type 4X enclosure:
degree of protection against limited amounts of Intended for indoor or outdoor use, primarily to
falling water and dirt. provide a degree of protection against corrosion,
wind-blown dust and rain, splashing water and
Type 3 enclosure: hose-directed water.
Intended for outdoor use, primarily to provide a
degree of protection against wind-blown dust, rain, Type 6 enclosure:
sleet and external ice formation. Intended for indoor or outdoor use, primarily to
avoid a degree of protection against contact with
Type 3R enclosure: enclosed equipment, falling dirt, hose-directed
Intended for outdoor use, primarily to provide a water, entry of water during occasional temporary
degree of protection against falling rain, sleet and submersion at a limited depth and external ice
external ice formation. formation.

Type 3S enclosure: Type 6P enclosure:

Intended for outdoor use, primarily to provide a Intended for indoor or outdoor use, primarily to
degree of protection against wind-blown dust, rain provide a degree of protection against contact with
and sleet, and to provide for operation of external enclosed equipment, falling dirt, hose-directed
mechanism when ice laden. water, entry of water during prolonged submersion
at a limited depth and external ice formation.
Type 3X enclosure:
Intended for outdoor use, primarily to provide a Type 12 enclosure:
degree of protection against wind-blown dust, rain, Intended for indoor use, primarily to provide a
sleet, external ice formation and corrosion. degree of protection against dust, falling dirt and
dripping non-corrosive liquids.
Type 3SX enclosure:
Intended for outdoor use, primarily to provide a Type 13 enclosure:
degree of protection against wind-blown dust, rain, Intended for indoor use, primarily to provide a
sleet and corrosion, and to provide for operation of degree of protection against dust, spraying of water,
external mechanism when ice laden. oil and non-corrosive coolant.

NEC and National Electrical Code are registered trade-

marks of the National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
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Index of ingress protection
IEC 60529 IP Rating and NEMA 250 Enclosures
IP 66 88
IP
IP suitability ratings are a system for classifying the degree of protection provided
by enclosures of electrical equipment.

Protection against solid bodies Protection against water

Degree of protection for persons against Degree of protection of equipment
access to hazardous parts inside the inside enclosures against damage
enclosure and/or against the ingress of from the ingress of water.
solid foreign objects.

No protection No protection

Objects greater than 50 mm, Protected against vertically falling

accidental touch by hands drops of water

Objects greater than 12 mm, Protected against direct sprays of

accidental touch by fingers water 15° from vertical

Objects greater than 2.5 mm, Protected against sprays of water to

e.g. tools/wires 60° from vertical

Protected against water sprayed

Objects greater than 1 mm, from all directions - limited
e.g. tools/wires/small wires ingress permitted

Protected against low pressure jets of

Protected against dust - limited water from all directions - limited
ingress (no harmful deposits) ingress permitted

Protected against strong pressure

Totally protected against dust
jets of water, heavy seas - limited
(Dust-tight)
ingress permitted

Protection against the effects of

— — immersion between 15cm - 1 m
01 IP Ratings 01
The higher the number,
the greater the degree Protection against long periods of
of protection; they
apply ONLY to properly The second digit immersion under a quoted pressure,
installed equipment. stands for protection
against Water e.g. 2 bar at 24 hours

IP69 Automotive standard DIN40050

IP 6
IP 6 8
8 and signifies resistance to high

IP 6 8 pressure jets of water (up to 80bar)

from any angle
The first digit stands
for protection
against Dust
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Conversion of NEMA enclosure type ratings to IEC 60529 enclosure Classification Designations (IP)
(Cannot be used to convert Classification Designations to NEMA type ratings)

IP 3, 3X, 3R, 12, IP

1st Character 1 2 3S, 3SX 3RX 4,4X 5 6 6P 12K, 13 2nd Character
IP0 – IP0 – 0
IP1– IP0 –1
IP2– IP0 – 2
IP3 – IP0 –3
IP4 – IP0 – 4
IP5 – IP0 – 5
IP6 – IP0 – 6
IP0 –7
IP0 – 8
A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B

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NEMA 250 to IEC 60529
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Technical information

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Engineering properties of enclosures

Opaque Clear
Test polycarbonate polycarbonate
Property method covers & boxes cover FRP NORYL
Thermal and mechanical
Temperature Range (°C) — -34° to 110° -30° to 230° -50° to 160° -40° to 80°
Temperature Range (°F) — -30° to 230° -30° to 230° -58° to 320° -40° to 185°
Specific Gravity (oz.in3) ASTM D792 1.20 1.20 1.79 .85
Thermal Conductivity (BTU•in/hr•ft2•°F) ASTM D177 1.35 1.35 1.68 .86
Heat Deflection Temperature @ 264 PSI (°F) ASTM D648 265 260 392 180
Tensile Strength (PSI) ASTM D638 8,800 9,000 13,000 3,400
Flexural Strength (PSI) ASTM D790 13,500 14,000 19,000 6,800
Compressive Strength @ 10% Deformation (PSI) ASTM D695 12,500 12,500 24,000 5,200
Impact Strength IZOD Notched (ft.lb/in.) ASTM D256 12 12 12 —
Water Absorption – 24 hrs. @ 73°F (%) ASTM D570 .15 .15 .17 .06
UV Rating UL 746C F1 F1 F2 —
Electrical
Dielectric Strength (volts/mil.) ASTM D149 380 380 467 192
Dielectric Constant ASTM D150
60 Hz 3.0 3.0 —
100 Hz — — 2.27
106 Hz 2.96 2.96 — 2.18
Volume Resistivity @ 73°F (OHM-CM) ASTM D257 >1016
>1016
2.0 x 1015
1.0 x 1016
Arc Resistance (sec) ASTM D495 120 120 200+ 67

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Clearance holes for Carflex® fittings or PVC male terminal adapters

Carflex fittings & PVC Nominal Actual Actual

Male terminal adapters trade sizes size (in.) size (in.) size (mm)
1
⁄2 .875 .879 22.4
3
⁄4 1.093 1.107 28.2
1 1.344 1.357 34.6
11⁄4 1.813 1.699 43.2
11⁄ 2 1.938 1.949 49.6
2 2.375 2.413 61.5
21⁄ 2 2.875 2.914 74.0
3 3.5 3.539 89.8
31⁄ 2 4 4.044 102.7
4 4.5 4.544 115.4
5 5.625 5.675 143.7
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Technical information
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Environmental resistance table: E–Excellent, G–Good, L–Limited, U–Unsatisfactory
Important: These environmental resistance ratings are based upon tests where the specimens wereplaced in complete submergence in the reagent listed. Ratings listed in this chart apply
to a 48-hour exposure period. (The information in this chart is to be used ONLY as a guide in selecting equipment for appropriate chemical compatibility.
Before permanent installation, test the equipment with the chemicals and under the specific conditions of your application.)

FRP FRP
Polycarbonate (Fiberglass Polycarbonate (Fiberglass
Circuit safe reinforced Circuit safe reinforced
PVC NEMA JIC polyester) PVC NEMA JIC polyester)
Himeline Himeline HE Himeline HS – Noryl Himeline Himeline HE Himeline HS – Noryl
HE clear cover w/ bases Himeline Circuit HE clear cover w/ bases Himeline Circuit
opaque base Himeline HP Himeline safe opaque base Himeline HP Himeline safe
cover w/ HS opaque HLA/HLS medium cover w/ HS opaque HLA/HLS medium
Chemical base w/clear lids Himeline HLP JIC Chemical base w/clear lids Himeline HLP JIC
Acetaldehyde U L — — Ammonium Oxalate E E — —

Acetamide U U — — Ammonium Persulfate E — — E

Acetate Solvent U — — U Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic E E — E

Acetic Acid U G E E Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic E — — E

Acetic Acid 20% U E E E Ammonium Phosphate, Tribasic E — — E

Acetic Acid 80% L G E E Ammonium Sulfate E E E E

Acetic Acid, Glacial U G E E Ammonium Sulfite E — E E

Acetic Anhydride U U E U Amyl Acetate U U L U

Acetone U U U U Amyl Alcohol E G L L

Acetyl Bromide U — — — Amyl Chloride U — U U

Acetyl Chloride (dry) L U — U Aniline L U U U

Acetylene E U — — Aniline Hydrochloride G U — —

Acrylonitrile G U — — Antifreeze E — — E

Adipic Acid E — — — Antimony Trichloride E E E E

Alcohols:Amyl E G — L Aqua Regia (80% HCl, 20% HNO 3) L U — U

Alcohols:Benzyl U — — U Aromatic Hydrocarbons U — — U

Alcohols:Butyl E E — E Arsenic Acid E E — E

Alcohols:Diacetone G — — E Arsenic Salts E — — —

Alcohols:Ethyl L G — E Asphalt E U — —

Alcohols:Hexyl E — — E Barium Carbonate E E E E

Alcohols:Isobutyl E — — E Barium Chloride E E E E

Alcohols:Isopropyl E E — E Barium Cyanide U — — —

Alcohols:Methyl E G — E Barium Hydroxide E U U E

Alcohols:Octyl — — — E Barium Nitrate E U — E

Alcohols:Propyl E — — E Barium Sulfate G U E E

Aluminum Chloride E E E E Barium Sulfide E — E E

Aluminum Chloride 20% E E — E Beer E E — E

Aluminum Fluoride E — — E Beet Sugar Liquids E — — E

Aluminum Hydroxide E G — E Benzaldehyde U U U G

Aluminum Nitrate G E — — Benzene L U L U

Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 10% E E — E Benzene Sulfonic Acid E U E E

Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 100% E E — E Benzoic Acid E G — G

Aluminum Sulfate E E E E Benzol — U — G

Amines U U — U Benzonitrile — E — —

Ammonia 10% G U — E Benzyl Chloride — — — U

Ammonia Nitrate G — — E Bleaching Liquors E — — —

Ammonia, anhydrous E U — G Borax (Sodium Borate) E — — E

Ammonia, liquid E U L — Boric Acid E — E E

Ammonium Acetate E — — — Bromine L L — E

Ammonium Bifluoride E — — E Butadiene L U — U

Ammonium Carbonate E — L E Butane L U — U

Ammonium Caseinate — — — E Butanol (Butyl Alcohol) L G — E

Ammonium Chloride E E E E Butyl Amine U U — U

Ammonium Hydroxide E U L E Butyl Ether E — — U

Ammonium Nitrate E — L E Butyl Phthalate — U — E

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Technical information
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Environmental resistance table: E–Excellent, G–Good, L–Limited, U–Unsatisfactory
Important: These environmental resistance ratings are based upon tests where the specimens wereplaced in complete submergence in the reagent listed. Ratings listed in this chart apply
to a 48-hour exposure period. (The information in this chart is to be used ONLY as a guide in selecting equipment for appropriate chemical compatibility.
Before permanent installation, test the equipment with the chemicals and under the specific conditions of your application.)

FRP FRP
Polycarbonate (Fiberglass Polycarbonate (Fiberglass
Circuit safe reinforced Circuit safe reinforced
PVC NEMA JIC polyester) PVC NEMA JIC polyester)
Himeline Himeline HE Himeline HS – Noryl Himeline Himeline HE Himeline HS – Noryl
HE clear cover w/ bases Himeline Circuit HE clear cover w/ bases Himeline Circuit
opaque base Himeline HP Himeline safe opaque base Himeline HP Himeline safe
cover w/ HS opaque HLA/HLS medium cover w/ HS opaque HLA/HLS medium
Chemical base w/clear lids Himeline HLP JIC Chemical base w/clear lids Himeline HLP JIC
Butylacetate U U U G Chromic Acid 5% E G — E

Butylene E U — — Chromic Acid 50% U U — U

Butyric Acid G U — U Chromium Salts E — — —

Calcium Bisulfate — U — — Citric Acid G E E E

Calcium Bisulfide E — — E Citric Oils — — — E

Calcium Bisulfite G U — E Clorox ® (Bleach) E — — E

Calcium Carbonate E L E E Copper Chloride E — — E

Calcium Chlorate G — E — Copper Cyanide E U — E

Calcium Chloride L — E E Copper Fluoborate E — — —

Calcium Hydroxide G U U E Copper Nitrate E U — E

Calcium Hypochlorite G U L E Copper Sulfate >5% E E — E

Calcium Nitrate E E E E Copper Sulfate 5% E E — E

Calcium Oxide G — — E Cresols U U U U

Calcium Sulfate G E E E Cresylic Acid U U — —

Calgon — — — E Cupric Acid E E — E

Cane Juice E — — — Cyclohexane U G — U

Carbolic Acid (Phenol) U U — U Cyclohexanone U U — U

Carbon Bisulfide U — L — Detergents E E — E

Carbon Dioxide (dry) E — — E Diacetone Alcohol U U — —

Carbon Dioxide (wet) E — — E Dichlorobenzene U U — —

Carbon Disulfide U U — U Dichloroethane U U — E

Carbon Monoxide E — — E Diesel Fuel E E — U

Carbon Tetrachloride U U E U Diethyl Ether U U — —

Carbon Tetrachloride (dry) — — — U Diethylamine U U — —

Carbon Tetrachloride (wet) — — — U Diethylene Glycol L G — E

Carbon Disulfide U U — U Dimethyl Aniline U U U U

Carbon Monoxide E — — E Dimethyl Formamide U U — U

Carbon Tetrachloride U U E U Diphenyl Oxide U — — —

Carbon Tetrachloride (dry) — — — U Dyes G — — E

Carbon Tetrachloride (wet) — — — U Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate) E E — E

Carbonated Water E — — E Ethane E — — —

Carbonic Acid E E — E Ethanol L G — E

Catsup E — — E Ethanolamine U — — E

Chloric Acid E — — U Ether U — L U

Chlorine (dry) U — — G Ethyl Acetate U U L E

Chlorine Water E — E L Ethyl Benzoate U U — E

Chlorine, Anhydrous Liquid U L — G Ethyl Chloride U U L U

Chloroacetic Acid G U — — Ethyl Ether U — U U

Chlorobenzene (Mono) U U U U Ethylene Bromide U U — —

Chlorobromomethane U — — — Ethylene Chloride U U — U

Chloroform U U — U Ethylene Chlorohydrin U U E —

Chlorosulfonic Acid U L — U Ethylene Diamine U E — U

Chocolate Syrup — E — E Ethylene Dichloride U U U U

Chromic Acid 10% E G E E Ethylene Glycol E G E E

Chromic Acid 30% E L — U Ethylene Oxide U L — E

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Technical information
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Environmental resistance table: E–Excellent, G–Good, L–Limited, U–Unsatisfactory
Important: These environmental resistance ratings are based upon tests where the specimens wereplaced in complete submergence in the reagent listed. Ratings listed
in this chart apply to a 48-hour exposure period. (The information in this chart is to be used ONLY as a guide in selecting equipment for appropriate chemical compatibility.
Before permanent installation, test the equipment with the chemicals and under the specific conditions of your application.)

FRP FRP
Polycarbonate (Fiberglass Polycarbonate (Fiberglass
Circuit safe reinforced Circuit safe reinforced
PVC NEMA JIC polyester) PVC NEMA JIC polyester)
Himeline Himeline HE Himeline HS – Noryl Himeline Himeline HE Himeline HS – Noryl
HE clear cover w/ bases Himeline Circuit HE clear cover w/ bases Himeline Circuit
Opaque base Himeline HP Himeline safe Opaque base Himeline HP Himeline safe
Cover HS opaque HLA/HLS medium Cover HS opaque HLA/HLS medium
Chemical w/Base w/clear lids Himeline HLP JIC Chemical w/Base w/clear lids Himeline HLP JIC
Fatty Acids E G — E Hydrofluoric Acid 50% G U — U

Ferric Chloride E E E E Hydrofluoric Acid 75% L U — U

Ferric Nitrate E E E E Hydrofluosilicic Acid 100% G — — G

Ferric Sulfate E E E E Hydrofluosilicic Acid 20% E — — G

Ferrous Chloride E U E E Hydrogen Gas E E — E

Ferrous Sulfate E E E E Hydrogen Peroxide 10% E E — E

Fluoboric Acid E — — E Hydrogen Peroxide 100% E E — E

Fluorine U L — — Hydrogen Peroxide 30% E E E E

Fluosilicic Acid U E — E Hydrogen Peroxide 50% E E E —

Formaldehyde 100% E E — E Hydrogen Sulfide (aqua) G E — E

Formaldehyde 40% E E E E Hydrogen Sulfide (dry) E — — —

Formic Acid E E L E Hydroquinone G — — —

Freon 113 G G — U Hydroxyacetic Acid 70% U — — —

Freon 12 E — — U Ink L — — —

Freon 22 E — — G Iodine E — — L

Freon TF G — — — Iodine (in alcohol) E — — —

Freon® 11 E — — G Iodoform E — — —

Fuel Oils E G — G Isooctane E G — U

Furan Resin E — — — Isopropyl Acetate U U — —

Furfural U U L U Isopropyl Ether G U — —

Gallic Acid G — — E Isotane E — — —

Gasoline (high-aromatic) E E — G Jet Fuel (JP3, JP4, JP5) L E — U

Gasoline, leaded, ref. G E E G Kerosene E U — U

Gasoline, unleaded L E — U Ketones U U — U

Gelatin G — — E Lacquer Thinners U G — U

Glucose E E E E Lacquers U U — U

Glue, P.V.A. L — — — Lactic Acid G G E E

Glycerin E E E E Lard E E — E

Glycolic Acid G — — — Lead Acetate G — — E

Grease E — — — Lead Nitrate E — — E

Heptane L G E G Lead Sulfamate G E — —

Hexane G U U G Lime G — — —

Hydraulic Oil (Petro) E — — — Linoleic Acid E — — —

Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) E — — — Lithium Chloride U G — —

Hydrazine — U — — Lithium Hydroxide — U — —

Hydrobromic Acid 100% E — — G Lubricants G E — L

Hydrobromic Acid 20% G — — G Lye: Ca(OH)2 Calcium Hydroxide G U — E

Hydrochloric Acid 100% U U — E Lye: KOH Potassium Hydroxide G U — E

Hydrochloric Acid 20% E G E E Lye: NaOH Sodium Hydroxide E U — E

Hydrochloric Acid 37% G U L E Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate) E E — E

Hydrochloric Acid, Dry Gas E — — E Magnesium Bisulfate E E — —

Hydrocyanic Acid G — — E Magnesium Carbonate G E E E

Hydrocyanic Acid (Gas 10%) E G — L Magnesium Chloride G E E E

Hydrofluoric Acid 100% L U — U Magnesium Hydroxide E E G E

Hydrofluoric Acid 20% G U — L Magnesium Nitrate E E — E

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Technical Information
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Environmental resistance table: E–Excellent, G–Good, L–Limited, U–Unsatisfactory
Important: These environmental resistance ratings are based upon tests where the specimens wereplaced in complete submergence in the reagent listed. Ratings listed
in this chart apply to a 48-hour exposure period. (The information in this chart is to be used ONLY as a guide in selecting equipment for appropriate chemical compatibility.
Before permanent installation, test the equipment with the chemicals and under the specific conditions of your application.)

FRP FRP
Polycarbonate (Fiberglass Polycarbonate (Fiberglass
Circuit safe reinforced Circuit safe reinforced
PVC NEMA JIC polyester) PVC NEMA JIC polyester)
Himeline Himeline HE Himeline HS – Noryl Himeline Himeline HE Himeline HS – Noryl
HE clear cover w/ bases Himeline Circuit HE clear cover w/ bases Himeline Circuit
opaque base Himeline HP Himeline safe opaque base Himeline HP Himeline safe
cover w/ HS opaque HLA/HLS medium cover w/ HS opaque HLA/HLS medium
Chemical base w/clear lids Himeline HLP JIC Chemical base w/clear lids Himeline HLP JIC
Magnesium Oxide — — — — Nitric Acid (5–10%) E E — E

Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salts) E E E E Nitric Acid (Concentrated) G L — G

Maleic Acid E — — E Nitrobenzene U U L U

Malic Acid E — — — Nitromethane G U — U

Manganese Sulfate L E — E Nitrous Acid E — — —

Mayonnaise U — — — Nitrous Oxide E — — —

Melamine U — — — Oil: Aniline U — — U

Mercuric Chloride (dilute) E E — E Oil: Citric G E — E

Mercuric Cyanide E — — — Oil: Creosote L — — U

Mercurous Nitrate E E — E Oil: Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50) G — — U

Mercury E U — E Oils: Fuel (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) E G — E

Methane G — — — Oil: Hydraulic Oil (Petro) E — — —

Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) E G L E Oil: Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) E — — —

Methyl Acetate U U — — Oil: Mineral G G — E

Methyl Acetone U — — — Oil: Olive L E — E

Methyl Alcohol 10% E G — E Oil: Orange L L — —

Methyl Bromide U — — — Oil: Pine U E — —

Methyl Butyl Ketone E U — — Oil: Rosin L — — —

Methyl Cellosolve U U — — Oil: Silicone E — — E

Methyl Chloride U U — U Oil: Transformer G — — —

Methyl Dichloride E — — — Oil: Turbine E — — —

Methyl Ethyl Ketone U U E U Oleic Acid L — E E

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone U U — U Oleum 100% U — — E

Methyl Isopropyl Ketone U U — U Oleum 25% U — — —

Methyl Methacrylate E — — — Oxalic Acid (cold) G — E E

Methylamine U — — — Ozone G E — —

Methylene Chloride U U U U Palmitic Acid G — — —

Mineral Spirits E L — E Paraffin G E — E

Monochloroacetic acid — U — — Pentane E E — —

Monoethanolamine U — — E Perchloric Acid L — — —

Morpholine — U — U Perchloroethylene L U — U

Motor oil G E — E Petrolatum G — — —

Naphtha E G E U Petroleum — — — U

Naphthalene U — — U Phenol (10%) L G L U

Natural Gas E — — — Phenol (Carbolic Acid) U U — U

Nickel Chloride E E — E Phosphoric Acid (>40%) G E — E

Nickel Nitrate E U — E Phosphoric Acid (crude) G E — E

Nickel Sulfate E E — E Phosphoric Acid (molten) U — — —

Nitrating Acid (<15% HNO3 ) U — — — Phosphoric Acid (_40%) G E — E

Nitrating Acid (>15% H2SO 4 ) U — — — Phosphoric Acid Anhydride — U — —

Nitrating Acid (_1% Acid) U — — — Phosphorus E — — —

Nitrating Acid (_15% H2SO 4 ) U — — — Phosphorus Trichloride U L — —

Nitric Acid (20%) E G G G Photographic Developer E E — E

Nitric Acid (50%) G G — G Photographic Solutions E E — E

Nitric Acid (50%) G G — G Phthalic Anhydride U E — —

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Environmental resistance table: E–Excellent, G–Good, L–Limited, U–Unsatisfactory
Important: These environmental resistance ratings are based upon tests where the specimens wereplaced in complete submergence in the reagent listed. Ratings listed
in this chart apply to a 48-hour exposure period. (The information in this chart is to be used ONLY as a guide in selecting equipment for appropriate chemical compatibility.
Before permanent installation, test the equipment with the chemicals and under the specific conditions of your application.)

FRP FRP
Polycarbonate (Fiberglass Polycarbonate (Fiberglass
Circuit safe reinforced Circuit safe reinforced
PVC NEMA JIC polyester) PVC NEMA JIC polyester)
Himeline Himeline HE Himeline HS – Noryl Himeline Himeline HE Himeline HS – Noryl
HE clear cover w/ bases Himeline Circuit HE clear cover w/ bases Himeline Circuit
opaque base Himeline HP Himeline safe opaque base Himeline HP Himeline safe
cover w/ HS opaque HLA/HLS medium cover w/ HS opaque HLA/HLS medium
Chemical base w/clear lids Himeline HLP JIC Chemical base w/clear lids Himeline HLP JIC
Picric Acid U U — — Sodium Chromate — E — E

Potash (Potassium Carbonate) E — L E Sodium Cyanide E — — E

Potassium Bicarbonate E — — E Sodium Ferrocyanide E — E E

Potassium Bromide E E — E Sodium Fluoride E — — E

Potassium Chlorate E E — E Sodium Hydrosulfite L — — —

Potassium Chloride E E E E Sodium Hydroxide (20%) E E U E

Potassium Chromate E — E E Sodium Hydroxide (50%) E U U E

Potassium Cyanide Solutions E — — E Sodium Hydroxide (80%) E U U E

Potassium Dichromate E E — E Sodium Hypochlorite (<20%) E L L E

Potassium Ferricyanide E — E E Sodium Hypochlorite (100%) G — — E

Potassium Ferrocyanide E — E E Sodium Metaphosphate E — — —

Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) E U L E Sodium Metasilicate E — — —

Potassium Hypochlorite G — — — Sodium Nitrate E — U E

Potassium Iodide E — — — Sodium Perborate E — — E

Potassium Nitrate E E E E Sodium Peroxide G E — —

Potassium Oxalate — — — — Sodium Polyphosphate E — — E

Potassium Permanganate E E E E Sodium Silicate E — — E

Potassium Sulfate E E E E Sodium Sulfate E E E E

Potassium Sulfide E — — E Sodium Sulfide E U U E

Propane (liquefied) E L — E Sodium Sulfite E — E E

Propylene G — — — Sodium Tetraborate E — — E

Propylene Glycol L G — — Sodium Thiosulfate (hypo) E U — E

Pyridine U U — G Stannic Chloride E E — E

Pyrogallic Acid E — — — Stannic Fluoborate — — — E

Resorcinal L G — — Stannous Chloride E — — E

Rosins L — — — Stearic Acid G E — E

Salicylic Acid G E — — Stoddard Solvent L E — U

Salt Brine (NaCl saturated) E E — E Styrene U U — E

Sea Water E E — E Sulfate (Liquors) G — — —

Silicone E E — E Sulfur Chloride L — — E

Silver Bromide — — — E Sulfur Dioxide E — — E

Silver Nitrate E E — E Sulfur Dioxide (dry) E E — E

Soap Solutions E E — E Sulfur Hexafluoride G — — —

Soda Ash (see Sodium Carbonate) E E — E Sulfur Trioxide E — — U

Sodium Acetate G E E E Sulfur Trioxide (dry) E — — U

Sodium Aluminate — — — E Sulfuric Acid (<10%) E E E E

Sodium Benzoate G E — — Sulfuric Acid (10–75%) E G U E

Sodium Bicarbonate E E E E Sulfuric Acid (75–100%) U U — E

Sodium Bisulfate E E — E Sulfuric Acid (cold concentrated) U — — E

Sodium Bisulfite E E — E Sulfuric Acid (hot concentrated) U U — U

Sodium Borate (Borax) E E — E Sulfurous Acid E — — E

Sodium Bromide G — E E Tallow — — — E

Sodium Carbonate E E — E Tannic Acid E L — E

Sodium Chlorate E E E E Tanning Liquors E — — E

Sodium Chloride E E E E Tartaric Acid E — E E

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Technical information
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Environmental Resistance Table: E–Excellent, G–Good, L–Limited, U–Unsatisfactory
Important: These environmental resistance ratings are based upon tests where the specimens wereplaced in complete submergence in the reagent listed. Ratings listed
in this chart apply to a 48-hour exposure period. (The information in this chart is to be used ONLY as a guide in selecting equipment for appropriate chemical compatibility.
Before permanent installation, test the equipment with the chemicals and under the specific conditions of your application.)

FRP FRP
Polycarbonate (Fiberglass Polycarbonate (Fiberglass
Circuit Safe reinforced Circuit Safe reinforced
NEMA JIC polyester) PVC NEMA JIC polyester)
PVC Himeline HE Himeline HS – Noryl Himeline Himeline HE Himeline HS – Noryl
Himeline clear cover w/ bases Himeline Circuit HE clear cover w/ bases Himeline Circuit
HE base Himeline HP Himeline Safe opaque base Himeline HP Himeline Safe
opaque HS opaque HLA/HLS medium J cover w/ HS opaque w/ HLA/HLS medium
Chemical cover w/base w/clear lids Himeline HLP IC Chemical base clear lids Himeline HLP JIC
Tetrachloroethane L — — U Vinegar G E E E

Tetrachloroethylene U U — U Vinyl Acetate U — — —

Tetrahydrofuran U U L U Vinyl Chloride U — — —

Tin Salts E — — — Water, Acid, Mine G G — —

Toluene (Toluol) U U — U Water, Deionized E — — E

Trichloroacetic Acid G U — — Water, Distilled E E — E

Trichloroethane L U — U Water, Fresh G E — E

Trichloroethylene U — U U Water, Salt G E — E

Trichloropropane — — — U Whiskey & Wines E E — E

Tricresylphosphate U — — E White Liquor (Pulp Mill) E — — E

Triethylamine G — — G White Water (Paper Mill) E — — U

Trisodium Phosphate E — — E Xylene U U E G

Turpentine U U E U Zinc Chloride G E E E

Urea U U L E Zinc Hydrosulfite — — — E

Uric Acid E — — — Zinc Sulfate E E E E

Varnish U — — U