chemical-resistant
Withstands caustic substances
Chemical-resistant describes materials or surfaces designed to withstand exposure to chemicals without degrading, corroding, or breaking down: chemical-resistant gloves, chemical-resistant coatings.
The term appears frequently in industrial safety contexts and product specifications.
How resistant and to which chemicals varies—nothing resists everything.
Hazard-shielding work attire
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- coatingsApplied surface layers
sealants · gaskets · linings · tanks · pipes · containment · drums · flooring
Large chain-like molecules
- PTFEFluoropolymer with low friction
- TeflonNonstick pan coating
- HDPEHigh-density plastic resin
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
nitrile · neoprene · epoxy · polyurethane · stainless · titanium · fiberglass · rubber
Woven or knit material
- workwearGarments for employment
- coverallsOne-piece work garment
- suitsFormal business clothing
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
garments · clothing · weave · membrane · barrier · splash-proof · Tyvek · coated
Scientific glassware and tools
- beakersOpen-mouthed laboratory vessels
- tubingHollow cylindrical conduit
- benchtopFlat work surface
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
vessels · pipettes · containers · storage · cabinets · splash · workstation · dispensing
PPE
Hazard-shielding work attire
coatings · sealants · gaskets · linings · tanks · pipes · containment · drums · flooring · enclosures
polymers
Large chain-like molecules
PVC · nitrile · neoprene · epoxy · polyurethane · stainless · titanium · fiberglass · rubber · silicone
fabric
Woven or knit material
boots · garments · clothing · weave · membrane · barrier · splash-proof · Tyvek · coated · laminated
labware
Scientific glassware and tools
reagent · vessels · pipettes · containers · storage · cabinets · splash · workstation · dispensing · handling
chemical-resistantcorrodible
Capable of being eroded chemically
dissolvable · soluble · reactive · unprotected · degradable
chemical-resistantreactive
Tending to respond
unstable · volatile · oxidizable · biodegradable · decomposable
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