Chemicals that can outgas hydrocarbons (e.g., toluene, benzene, xylene)
Methyl acetate or ethyl acetate (e.g., nail polish remover)
Cyanoacrylates (e.g., “Superglue”)
Glycol ethers and dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (e.g., electronics cleaners)
Formaldehyde or butadiene (e.g., PLIOBOND®adhesive)
Chlorine, including bleach-containing cleaners and sprays
Table 1: Common chemicals with known LED compatibility issues
Base Material Type
OK In
XLamp
Designs*
Outgas
Tested
Issues
Found
Issues
Suspected
Acetic acid Acid Yes
Acrylic rubber Rubber/plastic seal Yes
Acetone Manufacturing material Yes
Ammonia Alkaline Yes
Benzene Solvent Yes
Butadiene rubber Rubber/plastic seal Yes
Butyl rubber Rubber/plastic seal Yes
Chlorinated polyethylene Rubber/plastic seal Yes
Chlorobutyl Rubber/plastic seal Yes
Chlorosulphonated rubber Rubber/plastic seal Yes
Cyanoacrylate Sealant & adhesive Yes Yes
Dichloromethane Solvent Yes
Epichlorhydrin Rubber/plastic seal Yes
Gasoline Solvent Yes
Halogenated hydrocarbons (containing F, Cl, Br elements)/miscellaneous Yes Yes
Hydrochloric acid Acid Yes
MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) Solvent Yes
MIBK (methyl isobutyl ketone) Solvent Yes
Mineral spirits Solvent Yes
Nitric acid Acid Yes
Petroleum Oil/lubricant Yes
Potassium hydroxide Alkaline Yes
Silicone oil Oil/lubricant Yes
Sodium hydroxide Alkaline Yes
Sulfuric acid Acid Yes
Tetracholoromethane Solvent Yes
Tetradecylamine Yes
Toluene Solvent Yes
Trimethylhexamethylene diamine Yes
Xylene Solvent Yes
Table 5: Base material compatibility
CLEANING THE LUMINAIRE
The detergents in the table below are discouraged. Use of these detergents may cause damage to the LEDs
over time.
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