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Diethylamine Chemical Resistance

Resistance ratings for 24 plastics, elastomers and metals at 20 °C and 50 °C.

At a glance

Based on the row for technical grade, 20 °C.

Rated A, very good resistance
PTFE, PP, PVDF, SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium, FEP (7)
Rated B, good resistance
EPDM, Nylon (PA), Acetal (POM) (3)
Rated C, limited resistance
PVC Rigid, Polycarbonate (2)
Rated D, not resistant
Viton (FPM), NBR (2)
No data in the source
HDPE, LDPE, ECTFE/ETFE, Silicone, PVC Flexible, Polystyrene, Polysulfone, PETG, PMP, SAN
Rated lower at 50 °C than at 20 °C
PP (A → B), PVDF (A → D)

Based on the row for technical grade, 20 °C.

Rating profile by material family

Diethylamine: Rating profile by material familyThermoplastics: 1 A, 2 B, 2 C, 8 no data. Fluoropolymers: 3 A, 1 no data. Elastomers: 1 B, 2 D, 1 no data. Metals: 3 A.Thermoplastics (13)Thermoplastics: 1 × A, very good resistance (PP)Thermoplastics: 2 × B, good resistance (Acetal (POM), Nylon (PA))B 2Thermoplastics: 2 × C, limited resistance (PVC Rigid, Polycarbonate)C 2Thermoplastics: 8 × no data (HDPE, LDPE, PVC Flexible, PMP, Polystyrene, SAN, PETG, Polysulfone)– 8Fluoropolymers (4)Fluoropolymers: 3 × A, very good resistance (PTFE, FEP, PVDF)A 3Fluoropolymers: 1 × no data (ECTFE/ETFE)– 1Elastomers (4)Elastomers: 1 × B, good resistance (EPDM)B 1Elastomers: 2 × D, not resistant (Viton (FPM), NBR)D 2Elastomers: 1 × no data (Silicone)– 1Metals (3)Metals: 3 × A, very good resistance (SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium)A 3
A very good resistanceB good resistanceC limited resistanceD not resistantno data
Number of materials in each family with each rating at 20 °C.

Effect of temperature, 20 °C to 50 °C

Diethylamine: Effect of temperature, 20 °C to 50 °CPP A → B; PVDF A → D.ABCDPP: A at 20 °C, B at 50 °CPPPVDF: A at 20 °C, D at 50 °CPVDF
20 °C50 °C
Materials whose rating differs between 20 °C and 50 °C. Materials not shown keep their rating or have no 50 °C value.

Substance

CAS number
109-89-7
Formula
C4H11N
Hazard symbols in the source
F (flammable), C (corrosive), Xn (harmful) (pre-GHS European symbols; check the current safety data sheet)
Flammable
yes
Concentrations listed
technical grade
Also listed as
Ethylethanamine, N-
Name in the source (German)
Diethylamin

Resistance table: Diethylamine, technical grade

Material20 °C50 °CRemark
Thermoplastics
PPAB
PVC RigidC–
PolycarbonateC*–
Acetal (POM)B*–
Nylon (PA)B*–
Fluoropolymers
PTFEA–
FEPA*–
PVDFAD
Elastomers
EPDMB–
Viton (FPM)DD
NBRDD
Metals
SS 316AA
SS 304AA
AluminiumA*–

* estimated rating, given in the source without a temperature

Not rated in the source, so not in the table: HDPE, LDPE, PVC Flexible, PMP, Polystyrene, SAN, PETG, Polysulfone, ECTFE/ETFE, Silicone

Rating scale

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 Diethylamine at high concentrations?

The materials with an A rating (resistant) for Diethylamine at 20 °C are: PTFE, PP, PVDF, SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium, FEP. These can generally be used in direct contact.

Which materials should be avoided with Diethylamine?

Materials rated D (not resistant) for Diethylamine are: Viton (FPM), NBR. These should not be used in contact with Diethylamine.

Does temperature affect chemical resistance to Diethylamine?

Yes. 2 of 6 tested materials show a worse rating at 50 °C than at 20 °C for Diethylamine. Materials affected include: PP, PVDF.

Is PTFE safe for Diethylamine?

PTFE is rated A for Diethylamine 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.