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Hydrazine Chemical Resistance

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

At a glance

Based on the row for 10 %, 20 °C.

Rated A, very good resistance
PTFE, HDPE, PP, PVDF, PVC Rigid, EPDM, SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium, LDPE, FEP (11)
Rated B, good resistance
Acetal (POM) (1)
Rated C, limited resistance
Viton (FPM) (1)
Rated D, not resistant
NBR, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (3)
No data in the source
ECTFE/ETFE, Silicone, PVC Flexible, Polystyrene, Polysulfone, PETG, PMP, SAN
Rated lower at 50 °C than at 20 °C
PVDF (A → C), Viton (FPM) (C → D), SS 316 (A → C), SS 304 (A → C)

Based on the row for 10 %, 20 °C.

Rating profile by material family

Hydrazine: Rating profile by material familyThermoplastics: 4 A, 1 B, 2 D, 6 no data. Fluoropolymers: 3 A, 1 no data. Elastomers: 1 A, 1 C, 1 D, 1 no data. Metals: 3 A.Thermoplastics (13)Thermoplastics: 4 × A, very good resistance (HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC Rigid)A 4Thermoplastics: 1 × B, good resistance (Acetal (POM))Thermoplastics: 2 × D, not resistant (Polycarbonate, Nylon (PA))D 2Thermoplastics: 6 × no data (PVC Flexible, PMP, Polystyrene, SAN, PETG, Polysulfone)– 6Fluoropolymers (4)Fluoropolymers: 3 × A, very good resistance (PTFE, FEP, PVDF)A 3Fluoropolymers: 1 × no data (ECTFE/ETFE)– 1Elastomers (4)Elastomers: 1 × A, very good resistance (EPDM)A 1Elastomers: 1 × C, limited resistance (Viton (FPM))C 1Elastomers: 1 × D, not resistant (NBR)D 1Elastomers: 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

Hydrazine: Effect of temperature, 20 °C to 50 °CPVDF A → C; Viton (FPM) C → D; SS 316 A → C; SS 304 A → C.ABCDPVDF: A at 20 °C, C at 50 °CPVDFViton (FPM): C at 20 °C, D at 50 °CViton (FPM)SS 316: A at 20 °C, C at 50 °CSS 316SS 304: A at 20 °C, C at 50 °CSS 304
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
302-01-2
Formula
N2H4
Hazard symbols in the source
T (toxic) (pre-GHS European symbols; check the current safety data sheet)
Flammable
yes
Concentrations listed
10 %
Also listed as
Diamide
Name in the source (German)
Hydrazin

Resistance table: Hydrazine, 10 %

Material20 °C50 °CRemark
Thermoplastics
HDPEAA
LDPEA–
PPAA
PVC RigidA–
PolycarbonateD*–
Acetal (POM)B–
Nylon (PA)DD
Fluoropolymers
PTFEA–
FEPA–
PVDFAC
Elastomers
EPDMA–
Viton (FPM)CD
NBRDD
Metals
SS 316AC
SS 304AC
AluminiumA–

* estimated rating, given in the source without a temperature

Not rated in the source, so not in the table: 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 Hydrazine at high concentrations?

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

Which materials should be avoided with Hydrazine?

Materials rated D (not resistant) for Hydrazine are: NBR, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate. These should not be used in contact with Hydrazine.

Does temperature affect chemical resistance to Hydrazine?

Yes. 4 of 8 tested materials show a worse rating at 50 °C than at 20 °C for Hydrazine. Materials affected include: PVDF, Viton (FPM), SS 316, SS 304.

Is PTFE safe for Hydrazine?

PTFE is rated A for Hydrazine 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.