Rating
| Concentration | 20 °C | 50 °C | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-6 % | A | A | |
| 20 % | A | A | |
| 40 % | A | A | |
| 60 % | A | A | |
| 80 % | A | A | |
| 95 % | A | A | |
| fuming | A* | – |
* estimated rating, given in the source without a temperature
Material comparison at 20 °C
Resistance overview
FEP shows excellent resistance to Sulfuric Acid across all 7 tested concentrations (1-6 %, 20 %, 40 %, 60 %, 80 %, 95 %, fuming) at 20 °C, making it a reliable choice for storage, transfer, and handling applications involving this chemical at any of the tested strengths. 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
Sulfuric Acid is commonly encountered in water treatment and laboratory work. FEP (Fluorinated ethylene propylene) is a fluoropolymer typically used for seals, gaskets, valve seats and lined equipment. Because Sulfuric Acid is classified as corrosive, the choice of containment material is especially critical to prevent leaks, equipment damage, and safety hazards.
Practical recommendation
FEP can be used with confidence for Sulfuric Acid 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?
When choosing between fluoropolymers for Sulfuric Acid service, engineers consider not just the resistance rating but also factors such as permeation rate, creep resistance, and weldability.
Materials rated A or B at 20 °C
Based on the row for 95 %, 20 °C.
- Thermoplastics
- PVC Rigid B, PMP B
- Fluoropolymers
- PTFE A, PVDF A, ECTFE/ETFE A
- Elastomers
- Viton (FPM) A
- Metals
- SS 316 A, SS 304 A
About FEP
FEP has nearly the chemical resistance of PTFE and can be melt-processed. Its service temperature, about 200 °C, is lower than that of PTFE.
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.
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.