Siemens SIMATIC RF610T ATEX - Polyamide 12 (PA12)

RF600 system planning
4.8 Chemical resistance of the readers and transponders
SIMATIC RF600
84 System Manual, 06/2019, J31069-D0171-U001-A22-7618
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Substance
T
Test conditions
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Evaluation
C
Conc
e
entration [%]
T
Temperature [°C]
Aromatic hydrocarbons
-
-
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Weak alkaline solutions
-
-
++++
Strong alkaline solutions - - ++++
Weak mineral acids
-
-
++++
Strong mineral acids
-
-
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Perchloroethylene
-
-
++
Mineral lubricants
-
-
++++
Oxidizing acids
-
-
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Weak organic acids
-
-
++++
Strong organic acids
-
-
++
Trichloroethylene
-
-
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UV light and weathering
-
-
++
Hot water
(hydrolysis resistance)
- - ++++
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Explanation of the rating
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Resistant
+++
Practically resistant
++
Conditionally resistant
+
Less resistant
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Not resistant
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4.8.2.3 Polyamide 12 (PA12)
The following table provides an overview of the chemical resistance of the transponder made
of polyamide 12. The resistance of the plastic housing to chemicals used in the automobile
sector (e.g.: oils, greases, diesel fuel, gasoline, etc,) is not listed extra.
Table 4- 14 Chemical resistance - Polyamide 12
Substance
Test conditions
Evaluation
Concentration [%]
Temperature [°C]
Battery acid
30 %
20
ഒ
++
Ammonia, gaseous
-
60
ഒ
++++
Ammonia, w. conc. 60 ഒ ++++
10 %
60
ഒ
++++
Benzene
-
20
ഒ
++++
-
60
ഒ
+++
Bleach solution (12.5% effective chlo-
rine)
-20ഒ ++
Butane, gas, liquid
-
60
ഒ
++++
Butyl acetate (acetic acid butyl ester)
-
60
ഒ
++++