Compatibility Chart

Catalog
Number
Notes
Type
Acrylic & Polycarbonate
Compatibility
Certain chemicals that may exist in end-user locations release airborne contaminants that can impact the
integrity and safety of key xture components that contain acrylic or polycarbonate material. Immediate
damage may occur such as crazing, cracking, permeation losses and mechanical failure. Products with
visually noticeable deterioration have diminished integrity and must be replaced immediately with a
more suitable product for the application.
The following tables identif y the most common chemicals and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Exposure
to compounds identied as “Not Acceptable” will void all warranties associated with the product. Acrylic
or polycarbonate components should not be used in areas where these chemicals are used and where
these chemicals become mists or airborne vapors. Ensure that chemical interactions are considered
when selecting xtures. For additional information please consult an authorized factory representative.
The statements, technical information and recommendations obtained herein are believed to be accurate
as of June 1, 2009. Since the conditions and methods of use of the product and of the information referred
to herein are beyond our control, Acuity Brands Lighting expressly disclaims any and all liability. NO
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE GOODS DESCRIBED OR THE INFORMATION
PROVIDED HEREIN. The user should thoroughly test any application before commercialization.
Rating is based on visual appearance at ambient temperature 68°F, 50% humidity. Consult factory where
applicable. All technical information is believed to be accurate as of June 1, 2009.
ACUITY BRANDS LIGHTING ACRYLIC-POLY-COMPATIBILITY
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Acetaldehyde Cinnamon Oil Methyl Salicyclate
_ Acetates Cloves Methylamine
Acetic Acid, 50%+ Cosmoline Removers Methylene Dichloride
Acetic Anhydride Cresol Mineral Oil @ 40°C+
Acetone Cyclohexane Nail Polish
Acetonitrile Cyclohexanone Naphtha
Acetophenone Cyclohexene n-butyric Acid, 100%
Acrylic Paints Diacetone Alcohol Nitric Acid, 40%+
Alcohol, Allyl Diamyl Phthalate Nitrobenzene
Alcohol, Amyl Dibutyl Sebacate Nitrocellulose
Alcohol, Benzyl Diethyl Ether n-Octane
Alcohol, Butyl (Butanol) Dimethyl Formamide Oleum
Alcohol, Ethyl (Ethanol), 50%+ Dioctyl Sebacate Organic Solvents
Alcohol, Isopropyl Dioxane Paint Removers
Alcohol, Methyl (Methanol), 10%+ Ether Paint Thinner
Aluminum Hydroxide Ethyl Acetate Perchlorethylene
Amyl Acetate Ethyl Bromide Petroleum Ether (100-120°C)
Ammonia @ 40°C+ Ethyl Butyrate _ Phenols
Aniline Ethylene Bromide Phosphoric Acid, 95%
Aromatic Solvents Ethylene Chloride Phosphoric Trichloride
Aviation Fuel (100 Octane) Ethylene Dibromide _ Phthalates
Benzaldehyde Ethylene Oxide (Moist) Pyridine
Benzene _ Fluorides Salicylic Acid
Benzoic Aldehyde Formic Acid Silicon Tetrachloride
Bituminous Emulsions Fuels w/ Benzene (Gasoline) Sodium Phosphate
Brake Fluid Glycol Sulfoxides
Bromine Gas Hydrouoric Acid Sulfur Dioxide, Liquid
Butraldehyde Hydrochloric Acid, 40%+ Sulfuric Acid, 65% @ 40°C+
Butyl Acetyl Ricinoleate Hydrogen Peroxide, 40%+ Sulfurous Acid, Concentrated
Butyl Lactate Iron Perchloride Tincture of Iodine, 5%
Butyl Stearate Isoctane Toluene
Carbolic Acid _ Ketones Transformer Oil
Carbon Disultide Lacquer Thinner Trichloraethane
Carbon Tetrachloride Lactic Acid Butyl Ester Trichloroacetic Acid
Cellulose Paints Mercury Chloride Trichloroethylene
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Meta-Cresol Turpentine
Chlorinated Solvents Methyl Benzoate Vegetable Oil
Chlorine Gas Methyl Chloride Xylene
Chlorophenol Methyl Cycohexanol
Chromic Acid Methyl Naphthalene
ACCEPTABLE
2-Ethylhexyl Sebacate Fruit Juice Potassium Chlorate
Acetic Acid, 5% Glycerol (Glycerine) Potassium Cyanide
Ammonia-Based Cleaners @ 25°C Heptane Potassium Dichromate, 10%
Ammonia @ 25°C Hexane Potassium Hydroxide @ 25°C
Ammonium Hydroxide, 28% Hydrochloric Acid, 38% Potassium Permanganate
Ammonium Nitrate Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% Potassium Sulte
Ammonium Phosphate Hydrogen Sulde Power Steering Fluid
Aniseed, Bay Leaves, Nutmeg Kerosene Propylene
Anti-freeze Lactic Acid, 20% Pure-oil Paints
Beer Metal Carbonates Silicone Oil
Bleaching Powder Paste Metal Chlorides Silver Nitrate
Bleaching Powder Solution, 5% Metal Sulfates Soap Suds
Butane Methane Gas Sodium Chloride, 10%
Calcium Hypochlorite Milk Sodium Cyanide
Car Wash Detergent Motor Oil Sodium Fluoride
Carbon Dioxide Gas Natural Gas Sodium Hydroxide, 60%
Carbon Monoxide Gas Nitric Acid, 20% Sodium Hypochlorite, 15%
Caustic Potash Nitric Oxide Sodium Nitrate
Chlorine Based Cleaners @ 25°C Nitrogen Dioxide Gas Sodium Thiosulphate, 40%
Chlorine, Aqueous, 2% Nitrogen Monoxide Gas Stearic Acid
Citric Acid, 20% Olefric Carbolic Acids Sulfur Dioxide, Dry Gas
Coee (Unavored) Oleic Acid Sulfuric Acid, 30% @ 25°C
Cooking Oil Olive Oil Sulfurous Acid, 5%
Cottonseed Oil Oxalic Acid, 100% Tartaric Acid, 50%
Diethylene Glycol Oxygen Gas Transmission Fluid
Epoxy Adhesives Ozone Gas Tricresyl Phosphate
Ethyl Alcohol, 15% Paran, Medicinal Triethyl Amine
Ethylene Glycol Pepper, Onions Vinegar
Ethylene Oxide (Dry) Phosphoric Acid, 10% Wax Polish
Ferric Chloride, Aqueous, 10% Photographic Baths Whitewash
Formaldehyde, Aqueous, 40% Polishing Compounds Wine
ACRYLIC ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY