DMSO compatibility with plastic types and other
materials
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DMSO is Compatible (Non-reactive) with:
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Type?
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Used in:
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Polyethylene
terephthalate ethylene (PETE)
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Soft drink, juice, water, detergent,
cleaner and some peanut butter containers
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High-density
polyethylene (HDPE)
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![](../DMSO_IMAGES/plastic_2.jpg)
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Opaque plastic milk and water jugs, bleach,detergent and shampoo bottles
and some plastic bags
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Low-density
polyethylene (LDPE)
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Grocery store bags, sandwich bags, most plastic wraps and some bottles
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Polypropylene
(PP)
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Most deli soup, syrup and yogurt containers, straws and other clouded
plastic containers
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Nylon
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Polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE)
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Teflon
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DMSO is NOT Compatible or only partly Compatible with:
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Polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) - Flexible and rigid
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![](../DMSO_IMAGES/plastic_3.jpg)
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Cling wrap, some plastic squeeze bottles, cooking oil, some peanut butter
jars, detergent and window cleaner bottles
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Polystyrene (PS)
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Styrofoam food trays, egg cartons, disposable cups and bowls, carryout
containers and opaque plastic cutlery
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Polycarbonate
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