If the type of plastic is unknown place a drop of acetone on the back of the plastic and rub it with your finger.
Plastic vs vinyl acetone test sem.
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide.
Acetone is a naturally occurring organic compound that is created in the human body during metabolic processes where fat is broken down into energy.
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Marine vinyl coat 12 can assortment.
If the plastic smears and melts use 3836 sand free for your adhesion promoter.
B slight attack by absorption.
P partially resistant.
This plastic is totally resistant to that substance.
If acetone does not have an effect on the plastic use 3986 plastic adhesion promoter or 7772 xxx adhesion promoter.
For 7 days and 30 days if applicable with constant exposure.
Plastic containers that can withstand acetone s effects will have a plastic recycling symbol of 5 on their bottom as other plastics may melt from the corrosive nature of acetone.
Influence of that substance for an extended period of time does not cause any or only small defects.
Ldpe hdpe resistance chart by chemical the chemical compatibility of ldpe and hdpe on this chart is tested at 20 c.
If vinyl make sure its vinyl paint only because that paint contains certain elements that adhere better due to vinyl s flex properties.
Some swelling and a small reduction in mechanical likely.
A no attack possibly slight absorption.
Depending on the plastic the effect may be severe crazing cracking loss of strength discoloration deformation dissolution or permeation loss.
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If exposed to constant influence the plastic might possibly lead to hairline cracks and a reduced mechanical strength or discoloration.
Griptide non skid deck coating.