Reference: Thermal and Chemical Compatibility

Caution: This guide contains general information only; actual use or soak tests must be performed to confirm compatibility.

	Polyester	Polypropylene	Nylon	Cotton	Aramid	Viscose
Max Temp. (F)	275	200	275	200	375	225
Max Temp. (C)	sq. ft.	sq. ft.	sq. ft.	sq. ft.	sq. ft.	Litres
Specific Gravity (gr/cm3)	1.38	0.91	1.14	1.55	1.38	1.52
Weak Acids	Very Good	Excellent	Fair	Poor	Fair	Poor
Strong Acids	Good	Excellent	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor
Organic Acids	Good	Excellent	Poor	Poor	Poor	Good
Weak Alkali	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Poor
Strong Alkali	Poor	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Poor
Aliphatic Solvents	Good	Fair	Good	Good	Good	Good
Aromatic Solvents	Good	Poor	Good	Good	Good	Good
Alcohols	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Ethers	Good	Poor	Good	Good	N / A	Good

See reference for...
Principles of Liquid Filtration Liquid Filtration Media Filter Bag Systems Filter Bag Cross Referece Media Selection Guide (PDF)		Flow Rate Chart (PDF) Thermal and Chemical Compatibilities Filter Bag Sizes and Specs Mesh / Micron conversion chart Glossary