| MATERIAL | CHEMICAL
RESISTANCE | FLAMMABILITY | STATIC
PROPERTIES | USES |
| Cotton | degraded by acids, binds | special treatment for flame | no static problems | lab coats |
| Modacrylic | resistant to most chemicals | resists flame penetration in direct flame, will not melt or drip, self extinguishing, rapidly dissipates when ignition source is removed | antistatic properties | lab coats |
| Nylon | not water absorbent | melts when heated, requires flame retardant | static buildup, requires antistatic agent | lab coats |
| Plastic | resistant to corrosives | can be ignited by flammable solvents | accumulates static charge | aprons, sleeves, protectors, boots |
| Polypropylene | resistant to most chemicals, light sensitive | low melting point, requires flame retardant | static buildup, requires antistatic agent | aprons |
| Rayon | degraded by acids, binds some chemicals | lab coats |