Carbon Fiber Grids
Chemical Resistance Guide
Chemical Environment
Acetic acid 20%
Acetic acid 80%
Acetic anhydride
Acetone
Acrylic acid
Acrylonitrile
Aluminum chloride
Aluminum ammonium sulfate (alum)
Amyl alcohol
Aniline
Aniline hydrochloride
Aqua regia (nitric acid + hydrochloric acid)
Barium chloride
Barium hydroxide (saturated)
Barium sulfate
Benzaldhyde
Benzene
Boric acid
Bromine (liquid or gas)
Bromine water
Calcium chloride
Calcium nitrate
Calcium chlorate
Calcium hypochlorite
Calcium sulfate
Carbon dioxide
Carbon disulfide
Carbon tetrachloride
Carbonic acid
Chlorinated water
Chlorobenzene
Chloroform
Chromic acid
Citric acid
Copper chloride
Copper nitrate
Copper sulfate
Diesel fuel
Diethyl amine
Diethyl ether
Ethyl alcohol
Ethyl chloride
Ethylene glycol
Ferric chloride
Ferric nitrate
Fluorine gas
Freon
Gasoline
Hydrazine
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
March 2010
C-GRID®
Chemical
Resistance
A
C
B
C
B
A
A
A
B
C
D
D
A
A
A
C
C
A
D
D
A
D
C
D
A
A
B
A
A
D
B
B
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
Centerline-to-centerline spacing between strands is nominal and based on the average number of strands per unit width.
Actual spacing may vary slightly.
Individual strand cross-sectional area is normalized to the cross-sectional area of the fibers in accordance with ACI 440.2R.
The actual measured thickness and width are larger and shall not be used for design purposes.
The longitudinal direction is in the direction of the roll, and the transverse direction is across the width of the roll. For example,
if a roll of C-GRID ® is 47.5” wide, the carbon strands in the transverse direction are 47.5” in length. If a roll of C-GRID ® is 500
yards long, the longitudinal strands are 500 yards in length.
Reported tensile strengths are typical values from testing. These values should not be used for design purposes. The individual
product data sheets should be consulted for design values that have been statistically adjusted.
Tensile modulus values are based on properties reported by the carbon fiber supplier. C-GRID ® exhibits linear elastic behavior,
so failure strains are estimated using Hooke’s Law.
Individual product data sheets should be consulted for a complete list of mechanical and physical properties.
In as much as Chomarat has no control over installation design, installation workmanship, accessory materials, or conditions
of application, Chomarat does not warrant the performance or results of any installation use of C-GRID ®. THIS WARRANTY
DISCLAIMER INCLUDES ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The purchaser and/or user should perform its own tests
to determine the sustainability and fitness of the product for a particular purpose desired in any given situation. (03/2010)
Legend:
A = Excellent Resistance
Should be suitable for all applications where this chemical environment exists.
B = Good Resistance
Should be suitable for most applications. Some degradation of the epoxy resin may
occur after extended, direct exposure of the grids to this chemical environment. If the
intended application results in extended, direct exposure to this chemical environment,
the user is advised to conduct tests to determine the suitability of the carbon grids to
this environment.
C = Fair Resistance
Should be suitable for applications where only limited, intermittent, direct exposure
to this chemical environment is allowed. Embedding in concrete may improve the
resistance. The user is advised to conduct tests representing the actual construction
details to determine the suitability of the carbon grids to this environment.
D = Poor Resistance
Direct exposure to this environment may cause degradation of the carbon fibers
leading to a loss in tensile strength. Not recommended.
Hydrobromic acid
Hydrochloric acid
Hydrofluoric acid
Hydrofluosilicic acid 50%
Hydrogen peroxide 50%
Hydrogen peroxide 90%
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
Nitric acid <10%
Nitric acid >10%
Nitrobenzene
Nonyl phenol ethoxylate
n-Octane
Oxalic acid
Ozone
Perchloric acid >10%
Phosphoric acid
Potassium chlorate
Potassium chromate
Potassium dichromate
Potassium hydroxide
Potassium nitrate
Potassium sulfate
Propylene glycol
Sodium chloride
Sodium chlorite
Sodium chromate
Sodium dichromate
Sodium hydroxide
Sodium peroxide
Sodium phosphate
Sodium sulfate
Sulfur dioxide
Sulfur trioxide
Sulfuric acid <60%
Sulfuric acid >60% <90%
Sulfuric acid >90%
Tannic acid
Trichloroethylene
Xylene
Zinc chloride
Zinc sulfate
B
B
B
D
B
D
C
A
D
B
B
B
A
D
D
B
D
D
D
B
D
A
B
A
D
D
D
B
D
A
A
A
D
B
C
D
A
B
C
A
A