Rating
| Concentration | 20 °C | 50 °C | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| aqueous | – | – | |
| concentration not stated | C | C |
Material comparison at 20 °C
Resistance overview
LDPE has limited resistance (C) to Calcium Sulfide at 20 °C. This indicates that the chemical has a noticeable effect on the material, which may include visible swelling, softening, or a measurable loss of tensile strength. Use is generally limited to short-term or intermittent contact where full structural integrity is not required. The rating remains stable between 20 °C and 50 °C, which means this material can also handle moderately elevated process temperatures without additional risk.
Application context
Calcium Sulfide is commonly encountered in surface cleaning and water treatment. LDPE (Low-density polyethylene) is a thermoplastic typically used for tanks, piping, containers and liners. Because Calcium Sulfide is classified as corrosive, the choice of containment material is especially critical to prevent leaks, equipment damage, and safety hazards.
Practical recommendation
LDPE has limited resistance to Calcium Sulfide and should only be used for short-term or intermittent contact at ambient temperature. The C rating means the material undergoes noticeable changes — swelling, loss of strength, or surface degradation — that make it unsuitable for permanent installations. For prolonged or continuous exposure, Acetal (POM), PP, PVC Rigid offer significantly better resistance and are rated A.
Did you know?
Chemical resistance testing according to DIN and ISO standards typically evaluates weight change, dimensional change, and retention of tensile strength after immersion.
Materials rated A or B at 20 °C
Based on the row for concentration not stated, 20 °C.
- Thermoplastics
- PP A, PVC Rigid A, Nylon (PA) B, Acetal (POM) A, Polycarbonate B
- Fluoropolymers
- PTFE A, PVDF A, FEP A
- Elastomers
- EPDM A, Viton (FPM) A
- Metals
- SS 316 A, SS 304 A, Aluminium A
About LDPE
Low-density polyethylene has a similar profile to HDPE but is softer and more permeable, so solvents swell it sooner. Continuous service is usually limited to about 60 °C.
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.
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.