Polybenzimidazole Celazole® Rods
Offers the highest temperature resistance and best mechanical property retention of all unfilled thermoplastics.
Extremely high max. allowable service temperature in air (310°C continuously, going up to 500°C for short periods of time).
Extremely low coefficient of linear thermal expansion up to 250°C. Celazole® PBI has excellent resistance against high energy radiation
| Chemical Resistance | |||
| Acids, Weak, 73°F/23°C, acetic acid, dilute hydrochloric or sulfuric | Limited Service | ||
| Acids, Strong, 73°F/23°C, conc. hydrochloric or sulfuric | Unacceptable | ||
| Alkalies, Weak, 73°F/23°C, dilute ammonia or sodium hydroxide | Limited Service | ||
| Alkalies, Strong, 73°F/23°C, conc. ammonia or sodium hydroxide | Unacceptable | ||
| Hydrocarbons-Aromatic, 73°F/23°C, benzene, toluene | Acceptable Service | ||
| Hydrocarbons-Aliphatic, 73°F/23°C, gasoline, hexane, grease | Acceptable Service | ||
| Ketones, Esters, 73°F/23°C, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone | Acceptable Service | ||
| Ethers, 73°F/23°C, diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran | Acceptable Service | ||
| Chlorinated Solvents, 73°F/23°C, methylene chloride, chloroform | Acceptable Service | ||
| Alcohols, 73°F/23°C, methanol, ethanol, anti-freeze | Acceptable Service | ||
| Inorganic Salt Solutions, 73°F/23°C, sodium chloride, potassium cyanate | Acceptable Service | ||
| Continuous Sunlight, 73°F/23°C | Limited Service | ||