Definition(s)
Chemical Ageing
Degradation of a material over time, due to exposure to chemicals, caused by changes at the molecular level.
Source: API RP 17L2, Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe Ancillary Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards
Source: API SPEC 17L1, Specification for Flexible Pipe Ancillary Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards