|
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Fiber
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Acid Resistance
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Alkali Resistance
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Recommended safe temperature limit.
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Resistance to Mildew
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Resistance to Abrasion
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Characteristics
(Dry Filtration) |
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Cotton
|
Poor
|
Fair
|
210°F
|
Poor
|
Fair
|
General application up to 210°F in neutral conditions.
|
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Nylon
|
Fair
|
Excellent
|
275°F
|
Excellent
|
Excellent
|
Excellent mechanical resistance.
|
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Dacron Polyester
|
Very Good
|
Good
|
300°F
|
Excellent
|
Good
|
High temperature resistance. High tensile strength and mechanical resistance. Excellent dimensional stability.
|
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Poly-propylene
|
Excellent
|
Excellent
|
200°F
|
Not attacked by mildew
|
Excellent
|
Excellent resistance to most acids and alkalis. Limited resistance to high temperature. Good resistance to sunlight and abrasion.
|
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"Nomex"
Nylon |
Fair
|
Excellent
|
475°F
|
Excellent
|
Excellent
|
Excellent resistance to high temperature. High tensile strength and mechanical resistance.
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