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Morpholine 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, SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium, LDPE, FEP (9)
Rated B, good resistance
Viton (FPM), Acetal (POM) (2)
Rated C, limited resistance
EPDM, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (3)
Rated D, not resistant
PVC Rigid, NBR, PVC Flexible (3)
No data in the source
ECTFE/ETFE, Silicone, Polystyrene, Polysulfone, PETG, PMP, SAN
Rated lower at 50 °C than at 20 °C
PVDF (A → C), Viton (FPM) (B → C)

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

Rating profile by material family

Morpholine: Rating profile by material familyThermoplastics: 3 A, 1 B, 2 C, 2 D, 5 no data. Fluoropolymers: 3 A, 1 no data. Elastomers: 1 B, 1 C, 1 D, 1 no data. Metals: 3 A.Thermoplastics (13)Thermoplastics: 3 × A, very good resistance (HDPE, LDPE, PP)A 3Thermoplastics: 1 × B, good resistance (Acetal (POM))Thermoplastics: 2 × C, limited resistance (Polycarbonate, Nylon (PA))C 2Thermoplastics: 2 × D, not resistant (PVC Rigid, PVC Flexible)D 2Thermoplastics: 5 × no data (PMP, Polystyrene, SAN, PETG, Polysulfone)– 5Fluoropolymers (4)Fluoropolymers: 3 × A, very good resistance (PTFE, FEP, PVDF)A 3Fluoropolymers: 1 × no data (ECTFE/ETFE)– 1Elastomers (4)Elastomers: 1 × B, good resistance (Viton (FPM))B 1Elastomers: 1 × C, limited resistance (EPDM)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

Morpholine: Effect of temperature, 20 °C to 50 °CPVDF A → C; Viton (FPM) B → C.ABCDPVDF: A at 20 °C, C at 50 °CPVDFViton (FPM): B at 20 °C, C at 50 °CViton (FPM)
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
110-91-8
Formula
C4H9NO
Hazard symbols in the source
C (corrosive), Xn (harmful) (pre-GHS European symbols; check the current safety data sheet)
Flammable
yes
Concentrations listed
technical grade
Name in the source (German)
Morpholin

Resistance table: Morpholine, technical grade

Material20 °C50 °CRemark
Thermoplastics
HDPEAA
LDPEAA
PPAA
PVC RigidDD
PVC FlexibleDD
PolycarbonateC*–
Acetal (POM)B*–
Nylon (PA)C*–
Fluoropolymers
PTFEAA
FEPA*–
PVDFAC
Elastomers
EPDMC–
Viton (FPM)BC
NBRDD
Metals
SS 316A*–
SS 304A*–
AluminiumA–

* estimated rating, given in the source without a temperature

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

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

Which materials should be avoided with Morpholine?

Materials rated D (not resistant) for Morpholine are: PVC Rigid, NBR, PVC Flexible. These should not be used in contact with Morpholine.

Does temperature affect chemical resistance to Morpholine?

Yes. 2 of 9 tested materials show a worse rating at 50 °C than at 20 °C for Morpholine. Materials affected include: PVDF, Viton (FPM).

Is PTFE safe for Morpholine?

PTFE is rated A for Morpholine 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.