What kind of chemical environment can urethane belts be used in?
Urethanes are generally resistant to ozone, hydrocarbons, fats, oils, greases, room temperature water. They are generally attacked by concentrated acids, ketones, esters, chlorinated compounds, nitro hydrocarbons and high temperature water. Some chemicals known to attack urethane can still be used with Gates Mectrol’s belt depending on the relative concentration, temperature and duration of the chemical exposure. Since Gates Mectrol cannot control the environment under which a belt is used, it is up to the customer to ultimately determine the appropriateness of the belt under their exact conditions.
