Can ABS withstand being submerged underwater 24/7?

[Alibert]

Nylon is very resistent to organic solvents, but when you boil it in acidified water is will decompose. Nylon is made by a condensing reaction, that is a water molecule is split off to join two monomers together to form an amide bond. With the help of a water molecule that reaction can be reversed to split in into the monomers again.

ABS is resistent to many but not all organic solvents (think acetone smoothing here), but totally resistent to water.

PLA has the label of being biodegradable, however that is not fast. Many substances that are touted as 'biodgradable' take a very long time to do so. If a lab test shows that it is in principle possible (even after a very, very long time, and only under specific conditions), it will be labeled biodegradable to boost sales.

[Mjolinor]

PLA has the label of being biodegradable, however that is not fast. Many substances that are touted as 'biodgradable' take a very long time to do so. If a lab test shows that it is in principle possible (even after a very, very long time, and only under specific conditions), it will be labeled biodegradable to boost sales.

Lies
Damn lies
and Statistics.

Disraeli I think.

[worldcreator]

Would it be safe to assume that nylon could be used as a funnel (for example) to pour chemicals and solvents, such as oil/gas/bleach/acetone at room temperature? Since it would only have limited liquid contact...
*But not as a storage container..

[ralphzoontjens]

ABS will work, it's water resistant and very durable.

Nylon is made by a condensing reaction, that is a water molecule is split off to join two monomers together to form an amide bond. With the help of a water molecule that reaction can be reversed to split in into the monomers again.

I have also seen this with parts printed at Shapeways in nylon - in water they swell up and deform over time.
Practically, do you know how much the nylon will degrade and over what timespan?

[Alibert]

We, NANODAX , has announced glass wool filled PP filament which is really usable

The filament is going to be put into market end of SEP if everything goes well.

How high temperature can the printed parts withstand? I am looking for a solvent-resistant filament that can withstand at least 130 C (preferably up to 140-160 C).....