Oleic Acid: chemical resistance of ASP floors
How each ASP epoxy and polyurethane flooring product performed when fully immersed in oleic acid, from ASP's chemical resistance guides (December 2022).
Summary100% at 20°C: excellent for ASP-creteSL, ASP-creteMD, ASP-creteRT, ASP-creteVS and ASP-coatPU; not resistant: ASP-coatWBE.
| Product | 100% at 20°C |
|---|---|
| Epoxy products | |
| ASP-primeStd | |
| ASP-primeDamp | |
| ASP-coat500 | |
| ASP-coat1000 | |
| ASP-coatSL | |
| ASP-screedHTS | |
| ASP-screedPTS | |
| ASP-screedSTB | |
| ASP-repair | – |
| ASP-epoxyCove | – |
| ASP-epoxyGrout | – |
| ASP-coatWBE | |
| Polyurethane products | |
| ASP-creteSL | |
| ASP-creteMD | |
| ASP-creteRT | |
| ASP-creteVS | |
| ASP-creteCoat | |
| ASP-uvCoat | |
| ASP-coatPU | |
| ASP-trafficID | |
Ratings come from 30 × 30 mm samples cast at each product's prescribed thickness, cured for 7 days and fully submerged at 20–25°C. On a real floor, a spill only touches the surface, so performance is usually better. Elevated temperatures accelerate chemical attack. How to read these ratings.
Questions about oleic acid
Which ASP floors resist oleic acid (100% at 20°C)?
Rated 5 (excellent, no significant deterioration after long-term contact): ASP-creteSL, ASP-creteMD, ASP-creteRT, ASP-creteVS and ASP-coatPU. Not resistant (0): ASP-coatWBE.
Is epoxy flooring resistant to oleic acid?
ASP's epoxy products are not rated excellent for oleic acid at the tested conditions. Check the table for shorter-term ratings, or consider the polyurethane or vinyl ester ranges.
Is polyurethane flooring resistant to oleic acid?
Some ASP polyurethane systems are rated excellent for oleic acid at 100% at 20°C.