PetroBarrier :: Foam Filled Fabric Options

The table below lists a variety of chemicals and indicates the action of each material when in contact with black XR-5, Urethane, and supported PVC. Membrane samples were totally immersed in each of the chemicals for a period of 28 days at room temperature. The rating system is indicated as:

A - Fluid has little or no effect at room temperature
B - Fluid has minor to moderate effect at room temperature
C - Fluid has severe effect at room temperature

Chemical	XR-5™	Urethane	PVC
Kerosene	A	A	C
Diesel Fuel	A	A	C
Ohio Crude Oil	A	A	C
Hydraulic Fluid	A	A	C
Naptha	A	A	C
Conc. Ammonia Hydroxide	A	C	A
50% Acetic Acid	C	C	C
50% Phosphoric Acid	A	C	A
50% Hydrochloric Acid	A	C	A
50% Nitric Acid	C	C	C
50% Sulfuric Acid	A	C	A
60% Sodium Hydroxide	A	C	C
Methyl Alcohol	A	A	C
JP-4 Jet Fuel	A	A	C
Salt Water 180º F	A	B	C
Phthalate Plasticizers	B	A	C
SAE-30 Oil	A	A	C
Raw Linseed Oil	A	A	C

* A good rule of thumb is:

Good - PVC
Better - XR-5™
Best - Urethane

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Model Specifications

A foam-filled boom deployed under a dock.