At a glance
Ratings at 20 °C.
- Rated A, very good resistance
- PTFE, HDPE, PP, EPDM, SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium, FEP, Nylon (PA), Acetal (POM) (10)
- Rated B, good resistance
- ECTFE/ETFE, PMP (2)
- Rated C, limited resistance
- PVDF, LDPE (2)
- Rated D, not resistant
- PVC Rigid, Viton (FPM), NBR, Polycarbonate, Polystyrene, Polysulfone, PETG, SAN (8)
- No data in the source
- Silicone, PVC Flexible
- Rated lower at 50 °C than at 20 °C
- PP (A → C), PVDF (C → D), ECTFE/ETFE (B → C), Acetal (POM) (A → C), PMP (B → C)
Rating profile by material family
Effect of temperature, 20 °C to 50 °C
Substance
- CAS number
- 67-64-1
- Formula
- C3H6O
- Hazard symbols in the source
- F (flammable), Xi (irritant) (pre-GHS European symbols; check the current safety data sheet)
- Flammable
- yes
- Also listed as
- Dimethylketone
- Name in the source (German)
- Aceton
Resistance table
| Material | 20 °C | 50 °C | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermoplastics | |||
| HDPE | A | A | disputed, see below |
| LDPE | C | C | |
| PP | A | C | |
| PVC Rigid | D | D | |
| PMP | B | C | |
| Polystyrene | D | D | |
| SAN | D | D | |
| Polycarbonate | D | D | |
| PETG | D | D | |
| Acetal (POM) | A | C | |
| Nylon (PA) | A | – | |
| Polysulfone | D | D | |
| Fluoropolymers | |||
| PTFE | A | A | |
| FEP | A* | – | |
| PVDF | C | D | |
| ECTFE/ETFE | B | C | |
| Elastomers | |||
| EPDM | A | – | |
| Viton (FPM) | D | D | |
| NBR | D | D | |
| Metals | |||
| SS 316 | A | A | |
| SS 304 | A | A | |
| Aluminium | A | A | |
* estimated rating, given in the source without a temperature
Not rated in the source, so not in the table: PVC Flexible, Silicone
Rating scale
- A very good resistance
- B good resistance
- C limited resistance
- D not resistant
- – no data
- K no general statement possible
A rating marked * is an estimate in the source, not a test result. An estimate is given as one value without a temperature.
Corrected and disputed values
- HDPE (concentration not stated): source value 1/1 kept, but other published charts rate it lower. Published charts disagree: two rate acetone D or not recommended for continuous use on HDPE, while the INEOS HDPE guide rates it satisfactory. [1] [2] [3]
Source values use the scale 1 (very good) to 4 (not resistant); 1 = A, 4 = D.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which materials resist Acetone at high concentrations?
The materials with an A rating (resistant) for Acetone at 20 °C are: PTFE, HDPE, PP, EPDM, SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium, FEP. These can generally be used in direct contact.
Which materials should be avoided with Acetone?
Materials rated D (not resistant) for Acetone are: PVC Rigid, Viton (FPM), NBR, Polycarbonate, Polystyrene, Polysulfone, PETG, SAN. These should not be used in contact with Acetone.
Does temperature affect chemical resistance to Acetone?
Yes. 5 of 19 tested materials show a worse rating at 50 °C than at 20 °C for Acetone. Materials affected include: PP, PVDF, ECTFE/ETFE, Acetal (POM), PMP.
Is PTFE safe for Acetone?
PTFE is rated A for Acetone at 20 °C. A rating of A means resistant, B means limited resistance, C means partly resistant, and D means not resistant.
About this data
The ratings come from the chemical resistance list published by Bürkle GmbH, which compiled them from raw-material manufacturers’ data. They describe laboratory tests on the raw material at 20 °C and 50 °C.
A finished part also sees pressure, mechanical stress, welds and mixtures that a laboratory test does not. Treat the rating as a first filter and test under your own conditions before relying on it.
Chemicals with a similar resistance profile
Same 20 °C rating on the share of materials shown.