At a glance
Ratings at 20 °C.
- Rated A, very good resistance
- PTFE, PVDF, SS 316, SS 304, FEP, ECTFE/ETFE, Nylon (PA), Acetal (POM) (8)
- Rated B, good resistance
- none (0)
- Rated C, limited resistance
- HDPE, PP, Viton (FPM), Aluminium, LDPE, PMP (6)
- Rated D, not resistant
- PVC Rigid, EPDM, NBR, Polycarbonate, PVC Flexible, Polystyrene, Polysulfone, SAN (8)
- No data in the source
- Silicone, PETG
- Rated lower at 50 °C than at 20 °C
- PP (C → D), LDPE (C → D), PMP (C → 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
- 75-00-3
- Formula
- C2H5Cl
- Hazard symbols in the source
- F+ (extremely flammable), Xn (harmful) (pre-GHS European symbols; check the current safety data sheet)
- Flammable
- yes
- Also listed as
- Ethylchloride
- Name in the source (German)
- Chlorethan
Resistance table
| Material | 20 °C | 50 °C | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermoplastics | |||
| HDPE | C | C | |
| LDPE | C | D | |
| PP | C | D | |
| PVC Rigid | D | D | |
| PVC Flexible | D | D | |
| PMP | C | D | |
| Polystyrene | D | D | |
| SAN | D | D | |
| Polycarbonate | D | D | |
| Acetal (POM) | A | – | |
| Nylon (PA) | A | – | |
| Polysulfone | D | D | |
| Fluoropolymers | |||
| PTFE | A | – | |
| FEP | A | A | |
| PVDF | A | A | |
| ECTFE/ETFE | A | A | |
| Elastomers | |||
| EPDM | D | D | |
| Viton (FPM) | C | – | |
| NBR | D | D | |
| Metals | |||
| SS 316 | A | A | pitting risk |
| SS 304 | A | A | pitting risk |
| Aluminium | C* | – | |
* estimated rating, given in the source without a temperature
Not rated in the source, so not in the table: PETG, 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 Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride) at high concentrations?
The materials with an A rating (resistant) for Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride) at 20 °C are: PTFE, PVDF, SS 316, SS 304, FEP, ECTFE/ETFE, Nylon (PA), Acetal (POM). These can generally be used in direct contact.
Which materials should be avoided with Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride)?
Materials rated D (not resistant) for Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride) are: PVC Rigid, EPDM, NBR, Polycarbonate, PVC Flexible, Polystyrene, Polysulfone, SAN. These should not be used in contact with Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride).
Does temperature affect chemical resistance to Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride)?
Yes. 3 of 17 tested materials show a worse rating at 50 °C than at 20 °C for Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride). Materials affected include: PP, LDPE, PMP.
Is PTFE safe for Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride)?
PTFE is rated A for Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride) 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.