Standard polypropylene: For concentrated acids and alkalis. Strong oxidising agents, corrosive fluids and gases. FDA approved. Easily incinerated to trace of ash. For use to 65ºC. Fibrilated polypropylene Non-migrating slit film polypropylene, free of extractables, used in ultra-pure liquids, electronics and plating where non-leaching is critical. Chemical resistance equal to standard polypropylene. For use to 70ºC.
Bleached cotton Bleached to meet FDA standards for potable applications: distilled water, beverages, vegetable oils, petroleum, fatty acid and alcohols. For use to 120ºC.
Polyester Chemical resistance similar to polypropylene with temperature resistance to 100ºC.
Nylon For special process applications, concentrated alkalis and hydrocarbons. For use to 180ºC.
Ryton (Polyphenylene sulfide) Non-oxidising, good for high pH applications, even at high temperatures. Chemically resistant with many acids, salt solutions and automotive fluids. Maximum temperature 285ºC.
Heat treated glass Heat treated to yield virgin glass fibre. Excellent for high temperature applications to 450ºC.