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Carbon Disulfide Resistance of PTFE

Is PTFE compatible with Carbon Disulfide?

Compatibility Rating

At 20°C
A
Excellent
Excellent resistance - recommended for continuous use
At 50°C
NR
No Data
No data available

Why is PTFE resistant to Carbon Disulfide?

PTFE shows excellent resistance to Carbon Disulfide due to the extremely strong carbon-fluorine bonds making it virtually inert to almost all chemicals.

⚠️ When NOT to use PTFE

Avoid using PTFE (Teflon) with molten alkali metals, fluorine gas at high temperatures, and certain fluorinated compounds. It is the most chemically resistant plastic available.

Comparison Table — All Materials for Carbon Disulfide

Material20°C50°C
HDPEDD
LDPEDD
PPDD
PTFEANR
PVDFAA
FEPAA
ECTFE/ETFEAC
EPDMDD
Viton (FPM)ANR
NBRDD
SiliconeNRNR
SS 316AA
SS 304AA
AluminiumAA
PVC RigidDD
PVC FlexibleDD
PMPDD
PolystyreneDD
SANDD
PolycarbonateDD
PETGNRNR
Acetal (POM)BNR
Nylon (PA)CNR
PolysulfoneDD

A=Excellent · B=Good · C=Fair · D=Poor · NR=No Data

🌡️ Temperature Note

Good resistance at both 20°C and 50°C. Maximum service temperature for this material is 260°C — above this, degradation risk increases significantly.

🔄 Better Alternative?

Consider: None — PTFE is the gold standard. View all materials for Carbon Disulfide →

FAQ

Is PTFE resistant to Carbon Disulfide?

PTFE has Excellent (A) resistance to Carbon Disulfide at 20°C.

Can I store Carbon Disulfide in PTFE?

Yes, PTFE is rated A for Carbon Disulfide.

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