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Planning the RF200 system
4.4 Chemical resistance of the reader and transponders
SIMATIC RF200
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4.4.2.4 Polycarbonate (PC)
Table 4- 61 Chemical resistance - polycarbonate (PPS)
Substance
Test conditions
Rating
Concentration [%]
Temperature [°C]
Mineral lubricants
-
-
++
Aliphatic hydrocarbons
-
-
++++
Aromatic hydrocarbons
-
-
Gasoline
-
-
Weak mineral acids
-
-
++++
Strong mineral acids
-
-
++
Weak organic acids
-
-
++++
Strong organic acids
-
-
++
Oxidizing acids
-
-
Weak alkaline solutions
-
-
Strong alkaline solutions
-
-
Trichloroethylene
-
-
Perchloroethylene
-
-
Acetone
-
-
Alcohols
-
-
++
Hot water (hydrolysis resistance)
-
-
Explanation of the rating
++++
Resistant
+++
Practically resistant
++
Conditionally resistant
+
Less resistant
Not resistant