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BLADE SELECTION = SUBSTANCE + SURFACE + SOLVENT
SOLVENT RESISTANCE
| Acetic Acid 10% |  |
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| Acetone | |
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| Alcohol: Isopropyl | |
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| Ammonia | |
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| Benzene | |
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| Bleach 15% | |
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| Citric Acid - Wheel Cleaners | |
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| Dish Soap | |
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| Formaldehyde 40% | |
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| Formic Acid 3% - Toilet Cleaners | |
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| Hydrofluoric Acid 4% | |
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| Sodium Hydroxide - Lye, Caustic Soda | |
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| Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) | |
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| Nitric Acid 0.1% | |
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| Sulfuric Acid 5% - Drain Cleaners | |
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| Turpentine | |
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| Vinegar | |
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| Xylene | |
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| BLADE CHARACTERISTICS | |
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| Edge Hardness | Soft | Med | Hard | Med | Hard |
| Pliability - Scale of 1 - 10 (hardest) | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Abrasiveness | Low | Med | High | Med | High |
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| Delicate Soft | |
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| Uneven or Wavy | |
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| Hard Flat | |
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| Uneven or Rough Finish | |
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| USE TEMP (°C/°F) | |
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| MIN | -50/-58 | -40/-40 | -40/-40 | -40/-40 | -40/-40 |
| MAX | 65/149 | 118/246 | 140/289 | 49/120 | 80/176 |
MATERIAL DECOMPOSITION
Plastics break down under various conditions and the same characteristics that make them ideal can also affect their durability. Chemicals have the most impact on material decomposition, the use case should always be considered to ensure that both the surface will not be damaged and that blades will not decompose
EDGE WEAR
Blades are designed with optimal scraping angle and edge sharpness. Edge sharpness is reduced with every stroke as the blade passes over the surface and becomes less effective in direct correlation with roughness of surface and hardness of substance being removed
