At a glance
Ratings at 20 °C.
- Rated A, very good resistance
- PTFE, HDPE, PP, SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium, LDPE, FEP, ECTFE/ETFE, Acetal (POM), Polystyrene, PMP (12)
- Rated B, good resistance
- Nylon (PA) (1)
- Rated C, limited resistance
- PVDF, EPDM, Viton (FPM) (3)
- Rated D, not resistant
- PVC Rigid, NBR, Polycarbonate, Polysulfone (4)
- No data in the source
- Silicone, PVC Flexible, PETG, SAN
- Rated lower at 50 °C than at 20 °C
- ECTFE/ETFE (A → B), Polystyrene (A → B)
Rating profile by material family
Effect of temperature, 20 °C to 50 °C
Substance
- CAS number
- 67-68-5
- Formula
- C2H6SO
- Hazard symbols in the source
- Xi (irritant) (pre-GHS European symbols; check the current safety data sheet)
- Name in the source (German)
- Dimethylsulfoxid (DMSO)
Resistance table
| Material | 20 °C | 50 °C | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermoplastics | |||
| HDPE | A | A | |
| LDPE | A | A | |
| PP | A | A | |
| PVC Rigid | D | D | |
| PMP | A | A | |
| Polystyrene | A | B | |
| Polycarbonate | D | D | |
| Acetal (POM) | A | – | |
| Nylon (PA) | B* | – | |
| Polysulfone | D | D | |
| Fluoropolymers | |||
| PTFE | A* | – | |
| FEP | A | A | |
| PVDF | C* | – | |
| ECTFE/ETFE | A | B | |
| Elastomers | |||
| EPDM | C* | – | |
| Viton (FPM) | C* | – | |
| NBR | D* | – | |
| Metals | |||
| SS 316 | A* | – | |
| SS 304 | A* | – | |
| Aluminium | A* | – | |
* estimated rating, given in the source without a temperature
Not rated in the source, so not in the table: PVC Flexible, SAN, 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 Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) at high concentrations?
The materials with an A rating (resistant) for Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) at 20 °C are: PTFE, HDPE, PP, SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium, LDPE, FEP. These can generally be used in direct contact.
Which materials should be avoided with Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)?
Materials rated D (not resistant) for Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) are: PVC Rigid, NBR, Polycarbonate, Polysulfone. These should not be used in contact with Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO).
Does temperature affect chemical resistance to Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)?
Yes. 2 of 10 tested materials show a worse rating at 50 °C than at 20 °C for Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO). Materials affected include: ECTFE/ETFE, Polystyrene.
Is PTFE safe for Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)?
PTFE is rated A for Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) 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.