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Certain chemicals that may exist in end-user locations release airborne contaminants that can impact the
integrity and safety of key fixture components that contain acrylic or polycarbonate material. Immediate
damage may occur such as crazing, cracking, permeation losses and mechanical failure. Products with
visually noticeable deterioration have diminished integrity and must be replaced immediately with a
more suitable product for the application.
The following tables identify the most common chemicals and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Exposure
to compounds identified as “Not Acceptable” will void all warranties associated with the product. Acrylic
or polycarbonate components should not be used in areas where these chemicals are used and where
these chemicals become mists or airborne vapors. Ensure that chemical interactions are considered
when selecting fixtures. For additional information please consult an authorized factory representative.
The statements, technical information and recommendations obtained herein are believed to be accurate
as of June 1, 2009. Since the conditions and methods of use of the product and of the information referred
to herein are beyond our control, Acuity Brands Lighting expressly disclaims any and all liability. NO
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE GOODS DESCRIBED OR THE INFORMATION
PROVIDED HEREIN. The user should thoroughly test any application before commercialization.
Rating is based on visual appearance at ambient temperature 68°F, 50% humidity. Consult factory where
applicable. All technical information is believed to be accurate as of June 1, 2009.
Notes
Type
Acrylic & Polycarbonate
Compatibility
ACRYLIC ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Acetaldehyde
_ Acetates
Acetic Acid, 50%+
Acetic Anhydride
Acetone
Acetonitrile
Acetophenone
Acrylic Paints
Alcohol, Allyl
Alcohol, Amyl
Alcohol, Benzyl
Alcohol, Butyl (Butanol)
Alcohol, Ethyl (Ethanol), 50%+
Alcohol, Isopropyl
Alcohol, Methyl (Methanol), 10%+
Aluminum Hydroxide
Amyl Acetate
Ammonia @ 40°C+
Aniline
Aromatic Solvents
Aviation Fuel (100 Octane)
Benzaldehyde
Benzene
Benzoic Aldehyde
Bituminous Emulsions
Brake Fluid
Bromine Gas
Butraldehyde
Butyl Acetyl Ricinoleate
Butyl Lactate
Butyl Stearate
Carbolic Acid
Carbon Disultide
Carbon Tetrachloride
Cellulose Paints
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Chlorinated Solvents
Chlorine Gas
Chlorophenol
Chromic Acid
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Cinnamon Oil
Cloves
Cosmoline Removers
Cresol
Cyclohexane
Cyclohexanone
Cyclohexene
Diacetone Alcohol
Diamyl Phthalate
Dibutyl Sebacate
Diethyl Ether
Dimethyl Formamide
Dioctyl Sebacate
Dioxane
Ether
Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl Bromide
Ethyl Butyrate
Ethylene Bromide
Ethylene Chloride
Ethylene Dibromide
Ethylene Oxide (Moist)
_ Fluorides
Formic Acid
Fuels w/ Benzene (Gasoline)
Glycol
Hydrofluoric Acid
Hydrochloric Acid, 40%+
Hydrogen Peroxide, 40%+
Iron Perchloride
Isoctane
_ Ketones
Lacquer Thinner
Lactic Acid Butyl Ester
Mercury Chloride
Meta-Cresol
Methyl Benzoate
Methyl Chloride
Methyl Cycohexanol
Methyl Naphthalene
ACCEPTABLE
Methyl Salicyclate
Methylamine
Methylene Dichloride
Mineral Oil @ 40°C+
Nail Polish
Naphtha
n-butyric Acid, 100%
Nitric Acid, 40%+
Nitrobenzene
Nitrocellulose
n-Octane
Oleum
Organic Solvents
Paint Removers
Paint Thinner
Perchlorethylene
Petroleum Ether (100-120°C)
_ Phenols
Phosphoric Acid, 95%
Phosphoric Trichloride
_ Phthalates
Pyridine
Salicylic Acid
Silicon Tetrachloride
Sodium Phosphate
Sulfoxides
Sulfur Dioxide, Liquid
Sulfuric Acid, 65% @ 40°C+
Sulfurous Acid, Concentrated
Tincture of Iodine, 5%
Toluene
Transformer Oil
Trichloraethane
Trichloroacetic Acid
Trichloroethylene
Turpentine
Vegetable Oil
Xylene
2-Ethylhexyl Sebacate
Acetic Acid, 5%
Ammonia-Based Cleaners @ 25°C
Ammonia @ 25°C
Ammonium Hydroxide, 28%
Ammonium Nitrate
Ammonium Phosphate
Aniseed, Bay Leaves, Nutmeg
Anti-freeze
Beer
Bleaching Powder Paste
Bleaching Powder Solution, 5%
Butane
Calcium Hypochlorite
Car Wash Detergent
Carbon Dioxide Gas
Carbon Monoxide Gas
Caustic Potash
Chlorine Based Cleaners @ 25°C
Chlorine, Aqueous, 2%
Citric Acid, 20%
Coffee (Unflavored)
Cooking Oil
Cottonseed Oil
Diethylene Glycol
Epoxy Adhesives
Ethyl Alcohol, 15%
Ethylene Glycol
Ethylene Oxide (Dry)
Ferric Chloride, Aqueous, 10%
Formaldehyde, Aqueous, 40%
Fruit Juice
Glycerol (Glycerine)
Heptane
Hexane
Hydrochloric Acid, 38%
Hydrogen Peroxide, 30%
Hydrogen Sulfide
Kerosene
Lactic Acid, 20%
Metal Carbonates
Metal Chlorides
Metal Sulfates
Methane Gas
Milk
Motor Oil
Natural Gas
Nitric Acid, 20%
Nitric Oxide
Nitrogen Dioxide Gas
Nitrogen Monoxide Gas
Olefric Carbolic Acids
Oleic Acid
Olive Oil
Oxalic Acid, 100%
Oxygen Gas
Ozone Gas
Paraffin, Medicinal
Pepper, Onions
Phosphoric Acid, 10%
Photographic Baths
Polishing Compounds
Potassium Chlorate
Potassium Cyanide
Potassium Dichromate, 10%
Potassium Hydroxide @ 25°C
Potassium Permanganate
Potassium Sulfite
Power Steering Fluid
Propylene
Pure-oil Paints
Silicone Oil
Silver Nitrate
Soap Suds
Sodium Chloride, 10%
Sodium Cyanide
Sodium Fluoride
Sodium Hydroxide, 60%
Sodium Hypochlorite, 15%
Sodium Nitrate
Sodium Thiosulphate, 40%
Stearic Acid
Sulfur Dioxide, Dry Gas
Sulfuric Acid, 30% @ 25°C
Sulfurous Acid, 5%
Tartaric Acid, 50%
Transmission Fluid
Tricresyl Phosphate
Triethyl Amine
Vinegar
Wax Polish
Whitewash
Wine
ACRYLIC-POLY-COMPATIBILITY
Acrylic & Polycarbonate Compatibility
POLYCARBONATE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Acetaldehyde, 100%
_Acetates
Acetic Acid, Glacial, 100%
Acetic Anhydride
Acetone
Acetonitrile
Acetophenone
Alcohol, Allyl
Alcohol, Amyl
Alcohol, Benzyl
Alcohol, Ethyl (Ethanol), 50%
Alcohol, Isopropyl, 100%
Alcohol, Methyl (Methanol), 50%
Aluminum Hydroxide
_Amines
Ammonia
Ammonium Hydroxide
Amyl Acetate
Aniline
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Aviation Fuel
Benzaldehyde
Benzene
Benzoic Aldehyde
Brake Fluid
Bromine
Butadiene
Butane
Butyl Acetyl Ricinoleate
Butyl Stearate
Calcium Hypochlorite
Carbolic Acid
Carbon Disulfide
Carbon Tetrachloride
Cellulose Paints
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Chlorinated Solvents
Chlorine
Chlorophenol
Diacetone Alcohol
Chromic Acid
Clove Oil
Cosmoline Removers
Cresol
Cutting Fluids and Oils
Cyclohexanone
Cyclohexene
Diamyl Phthalate
Dibutyl Sebacate
Diethyl Ether
Dimethyl Formamide
Dioctyl Sebacate
Dioxane
Ether
Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl Alcohol, Concentrated
Ethyl Bromide
Ethyl Butyrate
Ethylene Bromide
Ethylene Dibromide
Ethylene Oxide
Freon
Fuels w/ Benzene (Gasoline)
Glass Cleaners
Hydrochloric Acid, 25%+
Hydrofluoric Acid
Hydrogen Peroxide, 40%+
Isoctane
Kerosene
_Ketones
Lacquer Thinner
Lactic Acid Butyl Ester
Meta-Cresol
Methyl Benzoate
Methyl Chloride
Methyl Cycohexanol
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Methyl Naphthalene
Methyl Salicyclate
Methylamine
ACCEPTABLE
Methylene Dichloride
Mineral Oil @ 40°C+
Mineral Spirits
Nail Polish
Naphtha (Petroleum Ether)
Naphthenic Acids
n-butyric Acid, 100%
Nitric Acid, 25%+
Nitrobenzene
n-Octane
Oleum
Paint Removers
Paint Thinner
Perchlorethylene
Phenols
Phenol, Aqueous, 5%
_Phthalates
Potassium Hydroxide (Potash)
Propane
Pyridine
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hypochlorite, 30%
Sodium Nitrate
Sodium Sulfide
_Sulfoxides
Sulfur Dioxide
Sulfuric Acid, 70%+
Sulfurous Acid
Tea
Tincture of Iodine, 5%
Toluene
Transformer Oil
Trichloroacetic Acid
Trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
Triethanalomine
Turpentine
Urea
Xylene
Acetic Acid, 5%
Ammonium Chloride
Ammonium Phosphate
Ammonium Sulfate
Aniseed, Bay Leaves
Anti-freeze
Beer
Benzoic Acid
Bleaching Powder Solution, 2%
Boric Acid, 10%
Car Wash Detergent
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Monoxide
Carbonic Acid
Chlorine-base Cleaners (Clorox)
Cinnamon, Onions
Citric Acid, 10%
Cooking Oil
Cottonseed Oil
Cyclohexane
Diethylene Glycol
Epoxy Adhesives
Ethyl Alcohol, 15%
Ethylene Glycol E
Fatty Acids @ 25°C
Ferric Chloride, Aqueous, 10%
Formaldehyde, Aqueous, 40%
Fruit Juice
Glycerol, Glycerine
Heptane
Hexane @ 25°C
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Hydrochloric Acid, 15%
Hydrogen Peroxide, 30%
Lactic Acid, 20%
Linseed Oil
Metal Carbonates
Metal Chlorides
Metal Sulfates
Methane Gas
Milk
Mineral Oil @ 25°C
Motor Oil
Natural Gas
Nitric Acid, 10%
Nitrogen Dioxide Gas
Oleic Acid
Olive Oil
Oxalic Acid, 100%
Oxygen
Paraffin, Medicinal
Phosphoric Acid, 30%
Photographic Baths
Polishing Compounds
Potassium Bromate
Potassium Bromide
Potassium Chlorate
Potassium Dichromate, 10%
Potassium Permanganate
Potassium Sulfate
Power Steering Fluid
Propylene
Salicyclic Acid @ 25°C
Silicone Oil
Silver Nitrate
Soap Solutions
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Chlorate
Sodium Chloride, 10%
Sodium Hypochlorite, 15%
Sodium Peroxide
Sodium Thiosulphate, 40%
Stearic Acid
Sulfur Dioxide, Dry Gas
Sulfuric Acid, 30%
Sulfurous Acid, 5%
Tannic Acid, 10%
Tartaric Acid, 50%
Transmission Fluid
Tripropylene Glycol
Vegetable Oils
Vinegar
Water, Mineral Water
Wax Polish
Wine
Zinc Sulfate
ACRYLIC-POLY-COMPATIBILITY
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