RF600 system planning
4.7 Chemical resistance of the readers and transponders
SIMATIC RF600
84 System Manual, 11/2018, J31069-D0171-U001-A21-7618
Explanation of the rating
c. s. Cold saturated
4.7.2.8 Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
The following table provides an overview of the chemical resistance of the transponder made
of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS). The transponder has special chemical resistance to
solutions up to a temperature of 200 °C. A reduction in the mechanical properties has been
observed in aqueous solutions of hydrochloric acid (HCl) and nitric acid (HNO3) at 80 °C.
The plastic housings are resistant to all types of fuel including methanol.
Table 4- 13 Chemical resistance - polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
n-butanol (butyl alcohol)
Butanone-2 (methyl ethyl ketone) - 60 ℃ ++++
Calcium chloride (saturated)
Sodium chloride (saturated)
Sodium hypochlorite
(30 or 180 days)
5 % 80 ℃ -
Sodium hydroxide solution
Sulfuric acid
30 % 23 ℃ ++++
FAM testing fluid
acc. to DIN 51 604-A
- 80 ℃ ++