Length of Exposure and Chemical Resistance of Plastics

Can cleaning chemicals cause a plastic part to fail?

Watch our video as Curbell Plastics Associate Technical Service Engineer Stephen Denny answers this question through a concise, accessible exploration of:

  • How the manner in which a plastic part is cleaned could lead to its failure
  • The impact of exposure length on compatibility and absorption
  • Best practices to prevent chalking or cracking
  • And more

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