Type Acrylic & Polycarbonate Compatibility - …

1 Catalog NumberNotesTypeAcrylic & Polycarbonate CompatibilityCertain 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 following tables identify the most common chemicals and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

2 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 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.

3 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 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, BRANDS LIGHTING Acrylic -POLY-COMPATIBILITYNOT ACCEPTABLEA cetaldehydeCinnamon OilMethyl Salicyclate_ AcetatesClovesMethylamineAcetic Acid, 50%+Cosmoline RemoversMethylene DichlorideAcetic AnhydrideCresol Mineral Oil @ 40 C+AcetoneCyclohexaneNail PolishAcetonitrileCyclohexanoneNaphthaAc etophenoneCyclohexenen-butyric Acid, 100% Acrylic PaintsDiacetone AlcoholNitric Acid, 40%+Alcohol, Allyl Diamyl PhthalateNitrobenzeneAlcohol, AmylDibutyl Sebacate NitrocelluloseAlcohol.

4 Benzyl Diethyl Ethern-OctaneAlcohol, Butyl (Butanol)Dimethyl FormamideOleumAlcohol, Ethyl (Ethanol), 50%+Dioctyl SebacateOrganic SolventsAlcohol, IsopropylDioxanePaint RemoversAlcohol, Methyl (Methanol), 10%+EtherPaint Thinner Aluminum HydroxideEthyl AcetatePerchlorethylene Amyl Acetate Ethyl BromidePetroleum Ether (100-120 C)Ammonia @ 40 C+Ethyl Butyrate_ PhenolsAnilineEthylene BromidePhosphoric Acid, 95%Aromatic SolventsEthylene ChloridePhosphoric TrichlorideAviation Fuel (100 Octane)Ethylene Dibromide_ Phthalates Benzaldehyde Ethylene Oxide (Moist)PyridineBenzene_ Fluorides Salicylic AcidBenzoic Aldehyde Formic AcidSilicon TetrachlorideBituminous EmulsionsFuels w/ Benzene (Gasoline)

5 Sodium PhosphateBrake Fluid GlycolSulfoxidesBromine Gas Hydrofluoric AcidSulfur Dioxide, Liquid Butraldehyde Hydrochloric Acid, 40%+Sulfuric Acid, 65% @ 40 C+Butyl Acetyl RicinoleateHydrogen Peroxide, 40%+Sulfurous Acid, ConcentratedButyl LactateIron PerchlorideTincture of Iodine, 5%Butyl StearateIsoctaneTolueneCarbolic Acid _ KetonesTransformer OilCarbon DisultideLacquer ThinnerTrichloraethaneCarbon TetrachlorideLactic Acid Butyl EsterTrichloroacetic AcidCellulose PaintsMercury ChlorideTrichloroethyleneChlorinated Hydrocarbons Meta-CresolTurpentineChlorinated SolventsMethyl BenzoateVegetable OilChlorine GasMethyl ChlorideXyleneChlorophenolMethyl CycohexanolChromic AcidMethyl NaphthaleneACCEPTABLE2-Ethylhexyl Sebacate Fruit JuicePotassium ChlorateAcetic Acid, 5% Glycerol (Glycerine)

6 Potassium CyanideAmmonia-Based Cleaners @ 25 CHeptanePotassium Dichromate, 10%Ammonia @ 25 CHexane Potassium Hydroxide @ 25 C Ammonium Hydroxide, 28%Hydrochloric Acid, 38% Potassium PermanganateAmmonium NitrateHydrogen Peroxide, 30%Potassium SulfiteAmmonium PhosphateHydrogen Sulfide Power Steering FluidAniseed, Bay Leaves, NutmegKerosenePropyleneAnti-freeze Lactic Acid, 20%Pure-oil PaintsBeerMetal CarbonatesSilicone OilBleaching Powder PasteMetal ChloridesSilver NitrateBleaching Powder Solution, 5%Metal SulfatesSoap SudsButaneMethane Gas Sodium Chloride, 10%Calcium HypochloriteMilkSodium CyanideCar Wash DetergentMotor OilSodium FluorideCarbon Dioxide GasNatural GasSodium Hydroxide, 60%Carbon Monoxide GasNitric Acid, 20%Sodium Hypochlorite, 15%Caustic PotashNitric Oxide Sodium NitrateChlorine Based Cleaners @ 25 CNitrogen Dioxide GasSodium Thiosulphate, 40%Chlorine, Aqueous, 2%Nitrogen Monoxide GasStearic AcidCitric Acid, 20%Olefric Carbolic AcidsSulfur Dioxide, Dry GasCoffee (Unflavored)

7 Oleic AcidSulfuric Acid, 30% @ 25 CCooking OilOlive OilSulfurous Acid, 5%Cottonseed OilOxalic Acid, 100%Tartaric Acid, 50%Diethylene GlycolOxygen GasTransmission FluidEpoxy AdhesivesOzone GasTricresyl PhosphateEthyl Alcohol, 15%Paraffin, MedicinalTriethyl AmineEthylene GlycolPepper, OnionsVinegarEthylene Oxide (Dry)Phosphoric Acid, 10%Wax PolishFerric Chloride, Aqueous, 10%Photographic BathsWhitewashFormaldehyde, Aqueous, 40%Polishing CompoundsWineACRYLIC ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITYA crylic & Polycarbonate Compatibility Acrylic -POLY-COMPATIBILITYACUITY BRANDS LIGHTING: One Lithonia Way, Conyers, GA 30012 Phone: 770-922-9000 2009-2014 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.

8 All rights reserved. Rev. 06/30/14 ACCEPTABLEA cetic Acid, 5%Hydrochloric Acid, 15%Silicone OilAmmonium ChlorideHydrogen Peroxide, 30%Silver NitrateAmmonium PhosphateLactic Acid, 20%Soap SolutionsAmmonium SulfateLinseed OilSodium BicarbonateAniseed, Bay LeavesMetal CarbonatesSodium ChlorateAnti-freeze Metal ChloridesSodium Chloride, 10%BeerMetal SulfatesSodium Hypochlorite, 15% Benzoic AcidMethane Gas Sodium PeroxideBleaching Powder Solution, 2%MilkSodium Thiosulphate, 40%Boric Acid, 10%Mineral Oil @ 25 CStearic AcidCar Wash DetergentMotor OilSulfur Dioxide, Dry GasCarbon DioxideNatural GasSulfuric Acid, 30%Carbon MonoxideNitric Acid, 10%Sulfurous Acid, 5%Carbonic AcidNitrogen Dioxide GasTannic Acid, 10%Chlorine-base Cleaners (Clorox)

9 Oleic AcidTartaric Acid, 50%Cinnamon, OnionsOlive OilTransmission FluidCitric Acid, 10%Oxalic Acid, 100%Tripropylene GlycolCooking OilOxygenVegetable OilsCottonseed OilParaffin, MedicinalVinegarCyclohexanePhosphoric Acid, 30% Water, Mineral WaterDiethylene GlycolPhotographic BathsWax PolishEpoxy AdhesivesPolishing CompoundsWineEthyl Alcohol, 15%Potassium BromateZinc SulfateEthylene Glycol EPotassium BromideFatty Acids @ 25 CPotassium ChlorateFerric Chloride, Aqueous, 10%Potassium Dichromate, 10%Formaldehyde, Aqueous, 40%Potassium PermanganateFruit JuicePotassium SulfateGlycerol, GlycerinePower Steering FluidHeptanePropyleneHexane @ 25 CSalicyclic Acid @ 25 CNOT ACCEPTABLEA cetaldehyde, 100%Chromic AcidMethylene Dichloride_AcetatesClove OilMineral Oil @ 40 C+Acetic Acid, Glacial, 100%Cosmoline RemoversMineral SpiritsAcetic AnhydrideCresol Nail PolishAcetoneCutting Fluids and OilsNaphtha (Petroleum Ether)

10 AcetonitrileCyclohexanoneNaphthenic AcidsAcetophenoneCyclohexenen-butyric Acid, 100%Alcohol, Allyl Diamyl PhthalateNitric Acid, 25%+Alcohol, AmylDibutyl Sebacate Nitrobenzene Alcohol, Benzyl Diethyl Ethern-OctaneAlcohol, Ethyl (Ethanol), 50%Dimethyl FormamideOleumAlcohol, Isopropyl, 100%Dioctyl SebacatePaint RemoversAlcohol, Methyl (Methanol), 50%DioxanePaint Thinner Aluminum HydroxideEtherPerchlorethylene _AminesEthyl AcetatePhenolsAmmoniaEthyl Alcohol, ConcentratedPhenol, Aqueous, 5%Ammonium HydroxideEthyl Bromide_Phthalates Amyl Acetate Ethyl ButyratePotassium Hydroxide (Potash)AnilineEthylene BromidePropaneAromatic HydrocarbonsEthylene DibromidePyridineAviation FuelEthylene OxideSodium HydroxideBenzaldehyde FreonSodium Hypochlorite, 30%Benzene Fuels w/ Benzene (Gasoline)