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Does toluene dissolve polyethylene

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Well, Fisher Scientific sells toluene wash bottles that are made out of PE. I would say, no, it doesn't.

Data from an old Cole-Parmer catalog:

- LDPE: some effect after 7 days of constant exposure. The effects may be cracking, crazing, loss of strength, or discoloration - depending on the material. Solvents may cause softening, swelling, and permeation losses; the solvent effects on the material are normally reversible. Not recommended for continuous use.

- HDPE: Little or no damage after 30 days of constant exposure.

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Sulfur is soluble in toluene.

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