Xylene (Mixed Isomers): chemical resistance of ASP floors
How each ASP epoxy and polyurethane flooring product performed when fully immersed in xylene (mixed isomers), from ASP's chemical resistance guides (December 2022).
SummaryAt 20–25°C: excellent for ASP-creteSL, ASP-creteMD, ASP-creteRT and ASP-creteVS.
| Product | at 20–25°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 xylene (mixed isomers)
Which ASP floors resist xylene (mixed isomers) (at 20–25°C)?
Rated 5 (excellent, no significant deterioration after long-term contact): ASP-creteSL, ASP-creteMD, ASP-creteRT and ASP-creteVS.
Is epoxy flooring resistant to xylene (mixed isomers)?
ASP's epoxy products are not rated excellent for xylene (mixed isomers) at the tested conditions. Check the table for shorter-term ratings, or consider the polyurethane or vinyl ester ranges.
Is polyurethane flooring resistant to xylene (mixed isomers)?
Some ASP polyurethane systems are rated excellent for xylene (mixed isomers) at at 20–25°C.