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Old 24-06-2009, 19:00   #5
BlueSovereign
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Currently NZ
Boat: Buizen 48
Posts: 279
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Originally Posted by mesquaukee View Post
We used to use rubber or neoprene gloves to handle acids.
Perhaps a piece of an old neoprene wetsuit would work as a gasket.

Your post got the "lateral thinking" juices flowing. The result is the following chart which clearing indicates Flourocarbon resins are the best bet while your neoprene is not so hot:

Chemical Resistance Chart

I might be forgiven for thinking this chart might come in handy for a lot of posters!
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