
Fiber |
Tensile Strength |
Abrasion Resistance |
Chemical Resistance |
Deg F |
Deg C |
PH |
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Acid |
Alkali |
Cont. |
Surge |
Cont. |
Surge |
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| Polypropylene | Excellent |
Good |
Excellent |
Excellent |
190 | 190 | 90 | 90 | 2-12 |
| Polyester | Excellent |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
275 | 325 | 135 |
150 | 2-7 |
| Nylon | Excellent |
Excellent |
Poor |
Excellent |
200 |
250 |
90 |
120 |
2-8 |
| Polyethylene | Good |
Very Good
|
Excellent |
Excellent |
122 |
176 |
50 |
80 |
2-12 |
| Cotton | Good |
Average |
Poor |
Excellent |
180 |
225 |
80 |
105 |
3-10
|
| Nomex | Very Good |
Very Good |
Fair |
Good |
400 |
425 |
200 |
215 |
2-12 |
| Teflon | Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
Excellent |
450 |
500 |
230 |
260 |
Any
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