At a glance
Ratings at 20 °C.
- Rated A, very good resistance
- PTFE, PVDF, Viton (FPM), SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium, FEP, ECTFE/ETFE, PETG (9)
- Rated B, good resistance
- Acetal (POM) (1)
- Rated C, limited resistance
- none (0)
- Rated D, not resistant
- HDPE, PP, PVC Rigid, EPDM, NBR, LDPE, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate, PVC Flexible, Polystyrene, Polysulfone, PMP, SAN (13)
- No data in the source
- Silicone
- Rated lower at 50 °C than at 20 °C
- PVDF (A → C), Acetal (POM) (B → C), PETG (A → D)
- Risk of pitting or stress-corrosion cracking
- SS 316, SS 304
Rating profile by material family
Effect of temperature, 20 °C to 50 °C
Substance
- CAS number
- 56-23-5
- Formula
- CCl4
- Hazard symbols in the source
- T (toxic) (pre-GHS European symbols; check the current safety data sheet)
- Name in the source (German)
- Tetrachlorkohlenstoff (TETRA)
Resistance table
| Material | 20 °C | 50 °C | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermoplastics | |||
| HDPE | D | D | |
| LDPE | D | D | |
| PP | D | D | |
| PVC Rigid | D | D | |
| PVC Flexible | D | D | |
| PMP | D | D | |
| Polystyrene | D | D | |
| SAN | D | D | |
| Polycarbonate | D | D | |
| PETG | A | D | |
| Acetal (POM) | B | C | |
| Nylon (PA) | D | D | |
| Polysulfone | D | D | |
| Fluoropolymers | |||
| PTFE | A | A | |
| FEP | A | A | |
| PVDF | A | C | |
| ECTFE/ETFE | A | A | |
| Elastomers | |||
| EPDM | D | D | |
| Viton (FPM) | A | A | |
| NBR | D | D | |
| Metals | |||
| SS 316 | A | A | pitting risk |
| SS 304 | A | A | pitting risk |
| Aluminium | A | A | |
Not rated in the source, so not in the table: 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 Carbon Tetrachloride at high concentrations?
The materials with an A rating (resistant) for Carbon Tetrachloride at 20 °C are: PTFE, PVDF, Viton (FPM), SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium, FEP, ECTFE/ETFE. These can generally be used in direct contact.
Which materials should be avoided with Carbon Tetrachloride?
Materials rated D (not resistant) for Carbon Tetrachloride are: HDPE, PP, PVC Rigid, EPDM, NBR, LDPE, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate. These should not be used in contact with Carbon Tetrachloride.
Does temperature affect chemical resistance to Carbon Tetrachloride?
Yes. 3 of 23 tested materials show a worse rating at 50 °C than at 20 °C for Carbon Tetrachloride. Materials affected include: PVDF, Acetal (POM), PETG.
Is PTFE safe for Carbon Tetrachloride?
PTFE is rated A for Carbon Tetrachloride 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.