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Linseed Oil 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, HDPE, PP, PVDF, PVC Rigid, Viton (FPM), NBR, SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium, LDPE, FEP, Nylon (PA), Acetal (POM), Polycarbonate, PVC Flexible, Polystyrene, PETG, PMP, SAN (20)
Rated B, good resistance
none (0)
Rated C, limited resistance
none (0)
Rated D, not resistant
EPDM (1)
No data in the source
ECTFE/ETFE, Silicone, Polysulfone
Rated lower at 50 °C than at 20 °C
PVC Rigid (A → C), LDPE (A → C)

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

Rating profile by material family

Linseed Oil: Rating profile by material familyThermoplastics: 12 A, 1 no data. Fluoropolymers: 3 A, 1 no data. Elastomers: 2 A, 1 D, 1 no data. Metals: 3 A.Thermoplastics (13)Thermoplastics: 12 × A, very good resistance (HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC Rigid, PVC Flexible, PMP, Polystyrene, SAN, Polycarbonate, PETG, Acetal (POM), Nylon (PA))A 12Thermoplastics: 1 × no data (Polysulfone)Fluoropolymers (4)Fluoropolymers: 3 × A, very good resistance (PTFE, FEP, PVDF)A 3Fluoropolymers: 1 × no data (ECTFE/ETFE)– 1Elastomers (4)Elastomers: 2 × A, very good resistance (Viton (FPM), NBR)A 2Elastomers: 1 × D, not resistant (EPDM)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

Linseed Oil: Effect of temperature, 20 °C to 50 °CLDPE A → C; PVC Rigid A → C.ABCDLDPE: A at 20 °C, C at 50 °CLDPEPVC Rigid: A at 20 °C, C at 50 °CPVC Rigid
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
8001-26-1
Concentrations listed
technical grade
Name in the source (German)
Leinöl

Resistance table: Linseed Oil, technical grade

Material20 °C50 °CRemark
Thermoplastics
HDPEAA
LDPEAC
PPAA
PVC RigidAC
PVC FlexibleA–
PMPA–
PolystyreneAA
SANAA
PolycarbonateA–
PETGA–
Acetal (POM)AA
Nylon (PA)A–
Fluoropolymers
PTFEAA
FEPA*–
PVDFAA
Elastomers
EPDMDD
Viton (FPM)AA
NBRAA
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: 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 Linseed Oil at high concentrations?

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

Which materials should be avoided with Linseed Oil?

Materials rated D (not resistant) for Linseed Oil are: EPDM. These should not be used in contact with Linseed Oil.

Does temperature affect chemical resistance to Linseed Oil?

Yes. 2 of 14 tested materials show a worse rating at 50 °C than at 20 °C for Linseed Oil. Materials affected include: PVC Rigid, LDPE.

Is PTFE safe for Linseed Oil?

PTFE is rated A for Linseed Oil 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.