At a glance
Ratings at 20 °C.
- Rated A, very good resistance
- PTFE, HDPE, PVDF, SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium, LDPE, FEP, ECTFE/ETFE, Nylon (PA) (10)
- Rated B, good resistance
- none (0)
- Rated C, limited resistance
- PP, EPDM, Viton (FPM), Acetal (POM), PMP (5)
- Rated D, not resistant
- PVC Rigid, NBR, Polycarbonate, Polystyrene, Polysulfone, PETG (6)
- No data in the source
- Silicone, PVC Flexible, SAN
- Rated lower at 50 °C than at 20 °C
- PP (C → D), PMP (C → D)
Rating profile by material family
Effect of temperature, 20 °C to 50 °C
Substance
- CAS number
- 75-05-8
- Formula
- C2H3N
- Hazard symbols in the source
- F (flammable), T (toxic) (pre-GHS European symbols; check the current safety data sheet)
- Flammable
- yes
- Also listed as
- Methylcyanide
- Name in the source (German)
- Acetonitril
Resistance table
| Material | 20 °C | 50 °C | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermoplastics | |||
| HDPE | A | A | |
| LDPE | A | A | |
| PP | C | D | |
| PVC Rigid | D | D | |
| PMP | C | D | |
| Polystyrene | D | D | |
| Polycarbonate | D | D | |
| PETG | D* | – | |
| Acetal (POM) | C* | – | |
| Nylon (PA) | A | – | |
| Polysulfone | D | D | |
| Fluoropolymers | |||
| PTFE | A* | – | |
| FEP | A* | – | |
| PVDF | A | A | |
| ECTFE/ETFE | A | A | |
| Elastomers | |||
| EPDM | C* | – | |
| Viton (FPM) | C* | – | |
| NBR | D | D | |
| Metals | |||
| SS 316 | A* | – | |
| SS 304 | A* | – | |
| Aluminium | A* | – | |
* estimated rating, given in the source without a temperature
Not rated in the source, so not in the table: PVC Flexible, SAN, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which materials resist Acetonitrile at high concentrations?
The materials with an A rating (resistant) for Acetonitrile at 20 °C are: PTFE, HDPE, PVDF, SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium, LDPE, FEP. These can generally be used in direct contact.
Which materials should be avoided with Acetonitrile?
Materials rated D (not resistant) for Acetonitrile are: PVC Rigid, NBR, Polycarbonate, Polystyrene, Polysulfone, PETG. These should not be used in contact with Acetonitrile.
Does temperature affect chemical resistance to Acetonitrile?
Yes. 2 of 11 tested materials show a worse rating at 50 °C than at 20 °C for Acetonitrile. Materials affected include: PP, PMP.
Is PTFE safe for Acetonitrile?
PTFE is rated A for Acetonitrile 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.