Note.—The values for the properties in this table are based upon maximum and minimum figures submitted to Modern Plastics by a number of manufacturers of each type of material. Differences in test procedures and sizes of test specimens may lead to erroneous conclusions in some cases if direct comparisons are attempted. Special grades of materials are often available which excel in one particular property.Source: Modern Plastics, vol. 15, No. 2, opp. p. 120. October 1937.
Note.—The values for the properties in this table are based upon maximum and minimum figures submitted to Modern Plastics by a number of manufacturers of each type of material. Differences in test procedures and sizes of test specimens may lead to erroneous conclusions in some cases if direct comparisons are attempted. Special grades of materials are often available which excel in one particular property.
Source: Modern Plastics, vol. 15, No. 2, opp. p. 120. October 1937.
Table 22.—Synthetic resins and other plastics: Specific gravity, specific volume, and resistance to other substances
1ASTM D48-33.2Decomposed by oxidizing acids; reducing and organic acids no effect.3On bleed-proof materials.4Resists alcohols, aliphatic hydrocarbons, and oils. Soluble in ketones and esters; swells in aromatic hydrocarbons.5Soluble in ketones, esters, and aromatic hydrocarbons.648 hours.7Soluble in ketones and esters; softened by alcohols; little affected by hydrocarbons.Note.—The values for the properties in this table are based upon maximum and minimum figures submitted to Modern Plastics by a number of manufacturers of each type of material. Differences in test procedure and sizes of test specimens may lead to erroneous conclusions in some cases if direct comparisons are attempted. Special grades of materials are often available which excel in one particular property.Source: Modern Plastics, vol. 15, No. 2, opp. p. 120. October 1937.
1ASTM D48-33.
2Decomposed by oxidizing acids; reducing and organic acids no effect.
3On bleed-proof materials.
4Resists alcohols, aliphatic hydrocarbons, and oils. Soluble in ketones and esters; swells in aromatic hydrocarbons.
5Soluble in ketones, esters, and aromatic hydrocarbons.
648 hours.
7Soluble in ketones and esters; softened by alcohols; little affected by hydrocarbons.
Note.—The values for the properties in this table are based upon maximum and minimum figures submitted to Modern Plastics by a number of manufacturers of each type of material. Differences in test procedure and sizes of test specimens may lead to erroneous conclusions in some cases if direct comparisons are attempted. Special grades of materials are often available which excel in one particular property.
Source: Modern Plastics, vol. 15, No. 2, opp. p. 120. October 1937.