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SAN Chemical Resistance Chart

SAN is a transparent thermoplastic with better chemical resistance than polystyrene. Used in laboratory and food processing applications.

342 chemicals tested 20°C & 50°C data
243
Excellent (A)
1
Good (B)
34
Limited (C)
86
Not Recommended (D)

Resistance by chemical class

Most rows rated A or B
Alkalis 100 %; Salts and salt solutions 100 %; Foods and beverages 82 %
Fewest rows rated A or B
Esters and ethers 0 %; Halogenated hydrocarbons 5 %; Ketones and aldehydes 21 %
All rated rows, by rating
A 67 %, B 0 %, C 9 %, D 24 % (364)

Chemical classes were assigned by this site, not by the source. Mixtures and trade products without a clear class are not counted.

SAN: Resistance by chemical classMineral acids: A 61 %, C 17 %, D 22 %. Organic acids: A 79 %, C 12 %, D 8 %. Alkalis: A 88 %, B 12 %. Salts and salt solutions: A 100 %. Oxidising agents and halogens: A 73 %, C 8 %, D 19 %. Alcohols and glycols: A 70 %, C 9 %, D 21 %. Phenols: A 25 %, C 38 %, D 38 %. Ketones and aldehydes: A 21 %, D 79 %. Esters and ethers: C 5 %, D 95 %. Amines and nitrogen compounds: A 56 %, D 44 %. Fuels, mineral oils and aliphatic hydrocarbons: A 79 %, C 21 %. Vegetable and animal oils, fats, essential oils: A 68 %, C 23 %, D 9 %. Halogenated hydrocarbons: A 5 %, C 25 %, D 70 %. Foods and beverages: A 82 %, C 14 %, D 5 %.Mineral acids (18)Mineral acids: A 61 % (11)A 61 %Mineral acids: C 17 % (3)C 17 %Mineral acids: D 22 % (4)D 22 %Organic acids (24)Organic acids: A 79 % (19)A 79 %Organic acids: C 12 % (3)COrganic acids: D 8 % (2)DAlkalis (8)Alkalis: A 88 % (7)A 88 %Alkalis: B 12 % (1)B 12 %Salts and salt solutions (80)Salts and salt solutions: A 100 % (80)A 100 %Oxidising agents and halogens (26)Oxidising agents and halogens: A 73 % (19)A 73 %Oxidising agents and halogens: C 8 % (2)COxidising agents and halogens: D 19 % (5)D 19 %Alcohols and glycols (33)Alcohols and glycols: A 70 % (23)A 70 %Alcohols and glycols: C 9 % (3)CAlcohols and glycols: D 21 % (7)D 21 %Phenols (8)Phenols: A 25 % (2)A 25 %Phenols: C 38 % (3)C 38 %Phenols: D 38 % (3)D 38 %Ketones and aldehydes (19)Ketones and aldehydes: A 21 % (4)A 21 %Ketones and aldehydes: D 79 % (15)D 79 %Esters and ethers (19)Esters and ethers: C 5 % (1)CEsters and ethers: D 95 % (18)D 95 %Amines and nitrogen compounds (9)Amines and nitrogen compounds: A 56 % (5)A 56 %Amines and nitrogen compounds: D 44 % (4)D 44 %Fuels, mineral oils and aliphatic hydrocarbons (24)Fuels, mineral oils and aliphatic hydrocarbons: A 79 % (19)A 79 %Fuels, mineral oils and aliphatic hydrocarbons: C 21 % (5)C 21 %Vegetable and animal oils, fats, essential oils (22)Vegetable and animal oils, fats, essential oils: A 68 % (15)A 68 %Vegetable and animal oils, fats, essential oils: C 23 % (5)C 23 %Vegetable and animal oils, fats, essential oils: D 9 % (2)DHalogenated hydrocarbons (20)Halogenated hydrocarbons: A 5 % (1)AHalogenated hydrocarbons: C 25 % (5)C 25 %Halogenated hydrocarbons: D 70 % (14)D 70 %Foods and beverages (22)Foods and beverages: A 82 % (18)A 82 %Foods and beverages: C 14 % (3)C 14 %Foods and beverages: D 5 % (1)D
A very good resistanceB good resistanceC limited resistanceD not resistant
Share of each rating at 20 °C among the source rows of a class. The number in brackets is the number of rated rows; a row is one chemical at one concentration. Classes with fewer than 8 rated rows are left out.
Showing 377 chemicals
Chemical Concentration 20°C 50°C CAS
Carbon Dioxide Exhaust Gases
Abgase, kohlendioxidhaltig
low concentrationA*–—
Acetaldehyde
Acetaldehyd
40 %DD75-07-0
Acetaldehyde
Acetaldehyd
technical gradeDD75-07-0
Acetamide
Acetamid
saturatedAA60-35-5
Acetone
Aceton
—DD67-64-1
Acetophenone
Acetophenon
—–D98-86-2
Acetylene
Acetylen
100 %C–74-86-2
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)
Acetylsalicylsäure
100 %AA50-78-2
Allyl Alcohol
Allylalkohol
96 %DD107-18-6
Allyl Mustard Oil
Allylsenföl
—DD57-06-7
Aluminum Chloride
Aluminiumchlorid
10 %AA7784-13-6
Aluminum Chloride
Aluminiumchlorid
saturatedAA7784-13-6
Aluminum Hydroxide
Aluminiumhydroxid
—AA21645-51-2
Aluminum Oxide
Aluminiumoxid
solidAA1344-28-1
Aluminum Sulfate
Aluminiumsulfat
saturatedAA10043-01-3
Formic Acid
Ameisensäure
50 %AC64-18-6
Formic Acid
Ameisensäure
98-100 %CD64-18-6
Ammonium Carbonate
Ammoniumcarbonat
50 %AA10361-29-2
Ammonium Chloride
Ammoniumchlorid
aqueousAA12125-02-9
Ammonium Iron(II) Sulfate
Ammoniumeisen-(II)-sulfat
—AA7783-85-9
Ammonium Heptamolybdate
Ammoniumheptamolybdat
—AA12054-85-2
Ammonium Hydroxide (Ammonia Solution)
Ammoniumhydroxid
—BB1336-21-6
Ammonium Nitrate
Ammoniumnitrat
saturatedAA6484-52-2
Ammonium Sulfate
Ammoniumsulfat
saturatedAA7783-20-2
Ammonium Thiocyanate
Ammoniumthiocyanat
—AA1762-95-4
Amyl Acetate
Amylacetat, n-
—DD628-63-7
Amyl Alcohol (1-Pentanol)
Amylalkohol, n-
—–D71-41-0
Amyl Cinnamaldehyde
Amylzimtaldehyd
—DD122-40-7
Aniline
Anilin
—–D62-53-3
Anise
Anis
—AA—
Anise Oil
Anisöl
—DD84775-42-8
Apple Juice
Apfelsaft
—AA—
Orange Juice
Apfelsinensaft
—AA—
Atropine Sulfate
Atropinsulfat
—AA55-48-1
Valerian Drops
Baldriantropfen
—A–—
Barium Bromide
Bariumbromid
—AA10553-31-8
Barium Carbonate
Bariumcarbonat
saturatedAA513-77-9
Barium Chloride
Bariumchlorid
saturatedAA10361-37-2
Benzaldehyde
Benzaldehyd
—AD100-52-7
Gasoline (Petrol)
Benzin
—–D86290-81-5
Benzoic Acid
Benzoesäure
saturatedAA65-85-0
Ethyl Benzoate
Benzoesäureethylester
—DD93-89-0
Benzene
Benzol
—–D71-43-2
Benzyl Acetate
Benzylacetat
—DD140-11-4
Benzyl Alcohol
Benzylalkohol
—DD100-51-6
Bismuth Chloride
Bismutchlorid
—AA7787-60-2
Bismuth Subnitrate
Bismutsubnitrat
—AA1304-85-4
Bitter Almond Oil
Bittermandelöl
—AD90320-35-7
Lead(II) Acetate
Blei-(II)-acetat
aqueousAA301-04-2
Lead(II) Nitrate
Blei-(II)-nitrat
—AA10099-74-8

* = estimated rating in the source, given without a temperature. L = risk of pitting or stress-corrosion cracking. Only chemicals with a rating for this material are listed.

SAN Properties

Full Name Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN)
Max Temperature 85°C (185°F)
Transparency Clear
Key Property Better resistance than PS

Common Applications

Lab Equipment

Graduated cylinders, beakers, cuvettes

Food Processing

Clear containers for food contact

Housings

Instrument housings and covers

Not Recommended For

SAN may degrade when exposed to:

  • Most organic solvents
  • Acetone and MEK
  • Strong acids at elevated temperatures
  • Chlorinated solvents

Tip: For better chemical resistance with clarity, consider PETG or PMP.

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