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Plastic Cuvette Chemical Compatibility Chart
| Chemical | PS | PMMA | UV |
| Acetic acid (96%) | Poor | Poor | Excellent |
| Acetone | Poor | Poor | Excellent |
| Acetonitrile | Poor | Poor | Excellent |
| Benzene | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone, MEK) | Poor | Poor | Excellent |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Chloroform | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Diethy Ether | Poor | Poor | Marginal |
| Dimethyl Sulfoxide | Marginal | Poor | Excellent |
| Ethanol | Poor | Poor | Excellent |
| Formaldehye (40%) | Poor | Poor | Excellent |
| Heptane | Poor | Marginal | Poor |
| Hexane | Poor | Excellent | Poor |
| Hydrochloric Acid (32%) | Marginal | Poor | Excellent |
| Isopropanol | Marginal | Marginal | Excellent |
| n-Pentane | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Oleic Acid | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Perchloric Acid (10%) | Poor | Poor | Excellent |
| Petroleum Ether | Poor | Poor | Marginal |
| Phenol | Poor | Poor | Excellent |
| Sodium Hydroxide | Excellent | Poor | Excellent |
| Sulfuric Acid | Poor | Poor | Excellent |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Poor | Poor | Excellent |
| Trichloroethylene | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Toluene | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Excellent: Properties of BRAND Disposable Cuvettes remain intact after 24 hours of exposure.
Marginal: Properties of BRAND Disposable Cuvettes may not remain intact after 24 hours of exposure. Testing is recommended prior to use.
Poor: Properties of BRAND Disposable Cuvettes will not remain intact after 24 hours of exposure.
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