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HDPE and Ethylenediamine: Chemical Resistance

High-density polyethylene

Rating

Concentration20 °C50 °CRemark
technical gradeAA

Material comparison at 20 °C

Ethylenediamine: Material comparison at 20 °CHDPE: A (highlighted); Aluminium: A; EPDM: A; FEP: A; LDPE: A; Nylon (PA): A.Aluminium: AEPDM: AFEP: AHDPE: AHDPELDPE: ANylon (PA): APMP: AAcetal (POM): APP: APTFE: APVDF: ASS 304: ASS 316: ANBR: CPolycarbonate: CPVC Rigid: CViton (FPM): DPVC Flexible: DECTFE/ETFE: –PETG: –Polystyrene: –Polysulfone: –SAN: –Silicone: –
A very good resistanceB good resistanceC limited resistanceD not resistantno data
Each bar is one material. Taller bars indicate better resistance. The highlighted bar is the current material.

Resistance overview

HDPE shows very good resistance (A) to Ethylenediamine at technical grade at 20 °C, meaning the material remains essentially unaffected by this chemical under standard laboratory test conditions. The rating remains stable between 20 °C and 50 °C, which means this material can also handle moderately elevated process temperatures without additional risk.

Application context

Ethylenediamine is commonly encountered in chemical processing and water treatment. HDPE (High-density polyethylene) is a thermoplastic typically used for tanks, piping, containers and liners. Because Ethylenediamine is classified as corrosive, the choice of containment material is especially critical to prevent leaks, equipment damage, and safety hazards.

Practical recommendation

HDPE can be used with confidence for Ethylenediamine containment and handling. The A rating indicates that the material shows no significant change in weight, dimensions, or mechanical properties after prolonged contact under test conditions. This holds true at both 20 °C and 50 °C, giving a good safety margin for typical process environments.

Did you know?

The ratings shown here apply to pure Ethylenediamine in contact with the base thermoplastic. In real-world applications, additives, pigments, and fillers in the material can shift resistance in either direction.

Materials rated A or B at 20 °C

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

Thermoplastics
PP A, LDPE A, Nylon (PA) A, Acetal (POM) A, PMP A
Fluoropolymers
PTFE A, PVDF A, FEP A
Elastomers
EPDM A
Metals
SS 316 A, SS 304 A, Aluminium A

About HDPE

High-density polyethylene resists most aqueous acids, alkalis and salt solutions. Strong oxidising acids, chlorinated solvents and aromatic hydrocarbons attack or swell it. Continuous service is usually limited to about 80 °C.

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.

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.