SMC Networks AWM20-01 Series Operation Manual page 5

Warning
(1) Do not use the product if no leakage is allowed due to the environment, or if the fluid is not air.
(2) Polycarbonate resin is used for the external parts including the bowl. Organic solvents including
thinner, acetone, alcohol and ethylene chloride; chemicals including sulphuric acid, nitric acid and
hydrochloric acid; cutting oil, synthetic oils, ester-based compressor oil, alkali, kerosene, gasoline,
lock material of screw are harmful. Do not use the product where these are present.
Chemical resistance of polycarbonate and nylon bowl
Type
Hydrochloric acid
Sulfuric acid
Acid
Phosphoric acid
Chromic acid
Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda)
Potash
Alkaline Calcium hydroxide (Slack lime)
Ammonia water
Carbotane of soda
Sodium sulfide
Inorganic salts Potassium nitrate
Sulfate of soda
Carbon tetrachloride
Chloroform
Chlorine solvents
Ethylene chloride
Methylene chloride
Benzene
Aromatic series Toluene
Paint thinner
Acetone
Ketone Methyl ethyl ketone
Cyclohexane
Ethyl alcohol
Alcohol IPA
Methyl alcohol
Gasoline
Oil
Kerosene
Phthalic acid dimethyl
Ester Phthalic acid diethyl
Acetic acid
Methyl ether
Ether
Ethyl ether
Amino Methyl amino
Thread-lock fluid
Others Sea water
Leak tester
○: Essentially safe. △: Some effects may occur. ×: Effects will occur.
When the above factors are present or there is some doubt, use a metal bowl for safety.
Precautions for Design
Chemical name
Acid washing liquid for metals
Degreasing of metals
Industrial salts
Water-soluble cutting oil
Cleaning liquid for metals
Printing ink
Dilution
Coatings
Dry cleaning
Photographic film
Dry cleaning
Textile industries
Antifreeze
Adhesives
Synthetic oil
Anti-rust additives
Brake oil additives
Cutting oil
Brake oil additives
Rubber accelerator
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Application examples
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Material
Polycarbonate Nylon
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