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Chemical Resistance Chart

Acetaldehyde - Alcohols (Propyl)

Chemical Resistance Data


These recommendations are based upon information from material suppliers and careful examination of available
published information and are believed to be accurate. However, since the resistance of metals, plastics and elastomers
can be affected by concentration, temperature, presence of other chemicals and other factors, this information should be
considered as a general guide rather than an unqualified guarantee. Ultimately, the customer must determine the
suitability of the pump used in various solutions.
All recommendations assume ambient temperatures unless otherwise noted.

RATINGS - CHEMICAL EFFECT

FOOTNOTES

A: No effect - Excellent
B: Minor effect - Good
C: Moderate effect - Fair
D: Severe effect - Not Recommended

1. P.V.C. - Satisfactory to 72 F.
2. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 72 F.
3. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 120 F.
4. Buna-N - Satisfactory for O Rings
5. Polyacetal - Satisfactory to 72 F.
6. Ceramag - Satisfactory to 72 F.

302 Stainless Steel


304Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
440 Stainless Steel
Aluminum
TITANIUM
HASTELLOY C
Cast Bronze
Brass
Cast Iron
Carbon Steel
KYNAR
PVC (Type 1)
Tygon (E-3606)
Teflon
Noryl
Polyacetal
Nylon
Cycolac (ABS)
Polyethylene
POLYPROPYLENE
RYTON
CARBON
CERAMIC
CERAMAGNET A
VITON
BUNA N (NITRILE)
Silicon
Neoprene
Ethylene Propylene (EPM)
Rubber (Natural)
Epoxy

The ratings for these materials are based upon the chemical resistance only. Added consideration must be given to pump
selections when the chemical is abrasive, viscous in nature, or has a Specific Gravity greater than 1.1

Acetaldehyde5
Acetamide
Acetate Solv.2
Acetic Acid, Glacia1
Acetic Acid 20%
Acetic Acid 80%
Acetic Acid
Acetic Anhydride
Acetone6
Acetyl Chloride
Acetylene2
Acrylonitrile
Alcohols
Amyl
Benzyl
Butyl
Diacetone2
Ethyl
Hexyl
Isobutyl
Isopropyl
Methyl6
Octyl
Propyl

A
A
B
A
A
A

A
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
A
C
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C

B
A
B
B
B
A
-

B
B
B
B
B
A
A
B

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B

D
A
C
C
C
A
D
B
A

C
C
C
C
C
D
A
-

B
D
D
B
A
A
C

C
C
A
A
C
D
A
A
-

A
A
B
D
D
-

D
B
C
B
D
A
D
D
B
-

D
D
B
B
D
D
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

C
A
B
A
D
D
-

A
B
D
D
D
B
A
B

A
A
D
D
D
D
D
A
A
-

D
D
C
D
D
D

C
B
B
B
A
C
-

B
D
B
A
B
A
A
B
D
B

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
-

D
A
D
D
A
A
C
D
D
A
A
C

B
A
D
D
C
C
C
A
D
A
D

B
B
C
B
C
-

D
A
D
C
C
D
C
B
C
B
D

B
A
B
B
B
A
A
D

C
D
C
C
C
D
A
C
-

A
A
A
B
B
B
A
A
B
A
A
A

A
A
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
-

C
B
B
A
B
A
B
B
B
A
A

A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

B
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
-

C
C
A
C
A
-

C
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
B

A
D
A
D
A
B
A

B
B
B
C
-

A
A
A
A

C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
C
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

B
D
B
B
D
-

B
D
B
B
B
-

B
A
B
D
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
-

A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
C
A
A

A
D
A
D
A
A
C
C
B
B
A

D
D
B
D
B
C
B

A
B
A
D
A
B
A
B
A
B
A

A
B
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A

C
D
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
C
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

Page 1

Chemical Resistance Chart


A: No effect - Excellent
B: Minor effect - Good
C: Moderate effect - Fair
D: Severe effect Not Recommended

Aluminum Chloride 20%


Aluminum Chloride
Aluminum Fluoride
Aluminum Hydroxide6
Alum Potassium Sulfate (Alum), 10%
Alum Potassium Sulfate (Alum), 100%

Aluminum Sulfate
Amines
Ammonia 10%
Ammonia, Anhydrous
Ammonia, Liquids
Ammonia, Nitrate
Ammonium Bifluoride
Ammonium Carbonate
Ammonium Casenite
Ammonium Chloride
Ammonium Hydroxide
Ammonium Nitrate
Ammonium Oxalate
Ammonium Persulfate
Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic
Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic

Ammonium Phosphate, Tribasic

Ammonium Sulfate
Ammonium Thio-Sulfate
Amyl-Acetate
Amyl Alcohol
Amyl Chloride
Aniline
Anti-Freeze
Antimony Trichloride
Aqua Regia (80%, HCl, 20%, HNO)

Arochlor 1248
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Arsenic Acid
Asphalt
Barium Carbonate
Barium Chloride
Barium Cyanide
Barium Hydroxide
Barium Nitrate
Barium Sulfate

302 Stainless Steel


304Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
440 Stainless Steel
Aluminum
TITANIUM
HASTELLOY C
Cast Bronze
Brass
Cast Iron
Carbon Steel
KYNAR
PVC (Type 1)
Tygon (E-3606)
Teflon
Noryl
Polyacetal
Nylon
Cycolac (ABS)
Polyethylene
POLYPROPYLENE
RYTON
CARBON
CERAMIC
CERAMAGNET A
VITON
BUNA N (NITRILE)
Silicon
Neoprene
Ethylene Propylene (EPM)
Rubber (Natural)
Epoxy

RATINGS CHEMICAL EFFECT

Aluminum Chloride - Beer

C
A
A
B
C
A
A
B
B
C
B
B
B
B
C
B
B

D
D
D
A
A
D
C
A
B
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
C
A
A
D
D
A
B
A
D
C
A
A

C
C
C
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
B
A
A
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

D
D
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A

B
D
A
A
B
A
A
B
D
C
D
C
C
C
B
C
B
B
B
B
B
B
D
C
A
D
D
A
D
C
B
D
D
D

A
C
D
A
B
A
B
A
D
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
B
A
A

FOOTNOTES
1. P.V.C. - Satisfactory to 72 F.
2. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 72 F.

A
A
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
D
A
A
B
A

D
C
A
C
C
B
D
D
D
B
D
D
D
A
C
D
C
B
C
A
A
C
B
D
A
D
A
B
B
C
B
D
C

C
C
D
D
C
B
B
-

D
D
D
D
D
A
D
A
C
D
A
A
D
C
C
D
B
A
D
C
B
C
A
C

A
B
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
B
D
C
D
A
A
D
A
D
C
A
C
A
A
C
C
A
A
D
B
C
A
C
A
C

A
A
A
D
D
A
D
A
C
A
A
C
C
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
D
D
A
A
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
B
A

B
A
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
D
D
B
C
D
B
A
D
B
A
B
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
C
D
D
A
D
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A

C
C
B
C
C
D
D
D
C
D
D
D
B
D
C
B
D
B
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
A
A
B
D
A
A

A
D
D
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
A
A
A
D
B
A
C
C
A
D
D
A
A
A
B
A
A

3. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 120 F.


4. Buna-N - Satisfactory for O Rings

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B
D
B
-

B
B
A
B
B
B
D
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
D
B
D
C
B
A
D
C
B
B
B
B
B
B

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
D
B
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
B

A
A
A
A
A
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
D
D
A
B
A
B
D
C
A
A
A
D
D
B
A
C
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
B
B
A
A
D
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
B
D
D
A
D
D
D
A
B
A
A
C
A
A
A

C
C
C
B
B
C
C
B
C
B
B
B
B
D
D
C
C
C
C
B
C
D

5. Polyacetal - Satisfactory to 72 F.
6. Ceramag - Satisfactory to 72 F.

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
D
D
A
C
D
D
D
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
B
A
D
B
D
D
A
A
A
A
A

A
C
A
A
A
A
C
D
D
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
C
D
D
A
A
D
D
D
C
D
A
A
A
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B

Chemical Resistance Chart


A: No effect - Excellent
B: Minor effect - Good
C: Moderate effect - Fair
D: Severe effect Not Recommended

Beet Sugar Liquids


Benzaldehyde3
Benzene2
Benzoic Acid2
Benzol
Borax (Sodium Borate)
Boric Acid
Brewery Slop
Bromine2 (wet)
Butadiene
Butane2 1
Butanol
Butter
Buttermilk
Butylene
Butyl Acetate1
Butyric Acid1
Calcium Bisulfate
Calcium Bisulfide
Calcium Bisulfite
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Chlorate
Calcium Chloride
Calcium Hydroxide
Calcium Hypochlorite
Calcium Sulfate
Calgon
Cane Juice2
Carbolic Acid (See Phenol)
Carbon Bisulfide2
Carbon Dioxide (wet)
CarbonDisulfide2
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Tetrachloride2 1
Carbonated Water
Carbonic Acid
Catsup
Chloracetic Acid2
Chloric Acid
Chlorinated Glue
Chlorine, Anhydrous Liquid
Chlorine (dry)
Chlorine Water
Chlorobenzene (Mono)

302 Stainless Steel


304Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
440 Stainless Steel
Aluminum
TITANIUM
HASTELLOY C
Cast Bronze
Brass
Cast Iron
Carbon Steel
KYNAR
PVC (Type 1)
Tygon (E-3606)
Teflon
Noryl
Polyacetal
Nylon
Cycolac (ABS)
Polyethylene
POLYPROPYLENE
RYTON
CARBON
CERAMIC
CERAMAGNET A
VITON
BUNA N (NITRILE)
Silicon
Neoprene
Ethylene Propylene (EPM)
Rubber (Natural)
Epoxy

RATINGS CHEMICAL EFFECT

Beet Sugar Liquids - Chlorobenzene

A
A
B
B
B
D
A
A
A
A
B
C
B
C
B
D
B
B
B
B
B
D
B
D
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
B
A
B
B
D
B
A
B
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
B
A
A
A
D
D
A
D
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
B
A
A
A
D
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
B
A
D
D
A
D
A
D
A

A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
C
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
-

A
B
B
B
B
C
B
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
D
C
C
C
C
C
C
B
B
A
C
C
A
C
A
A
D
C
D
D
D
D
B

A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
A
-

FOOTNOTES
1. P.V.C. - Satisfactory to 72 F.
2. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 72 F.

A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A

A
A
B
B
B
A
B
A
C
C
A
A
D
D
A
A
C
D
C
C
C
C
B
B
D
B
C
B
C
C
C
C
B
B
C
D
C
D
A
D
B

B
A
A
B
C
A
A
A
D
C
C
C
A
B
D
-

A
B
B
D
A
D
A
D
C
C
D
D
A
D
D
D
C
D
D
A
B
C
B
C
D
D
D
D
D
C
A
D
B

A
C
C
D
C
C
A
A
C
D
C

C
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A

A
D
D
A
D
A
A
B
A
A
B
D
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
D
D
A
C
A
A
A
A
D
D
A
D

D
C
B
A
B
B
C
B
B
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
C
C
D
B
D

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
D
D
A
D
A
A
D
D
B
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
B
D
A
A
A
C
A
C
D

B
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
D
A
D
B
D
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
D
D
A

A
C
A
D
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
C
D
D
A

3. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 120 F.


4. Buna-N - Satisfactory for O Rings

Page 3

B
D
D
D
B
B
B
D
B
C
D
B
D
D

D
D
B
B
B
D
C
C
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
D
B
D
B
D
D
D

A
D
D
D
A
A
A
D
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
D
A
D
A
A
A
D
D
D
D

A
A
A
D
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
C
C
C
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A

A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
D
B
A
A
A
-

A
D
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
D
A
A

A
D
D
D
D
B
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
B
B
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
D
D
A
C
A
B
A
D
D
C
D
D
D

B
C
D
D
D
C
B
C
C
B
C
B
C
-

5. Polyacetal - Satisfactory to 72 F.
6. Ceramag - Satisfactory to 72 F.

B
D
D
D
D
A
A
A
D
B
B
B
A
D
D
C
A
A
A
A
D
A
D
D
A
A
D
D
B
D
A
A
C
D
D
D
D
D
D
D

A
A
D
D
A
A
D
A
D
A
D
B
B
D
A
A
A
D
D
A
A
A
B
B
B
D

A
D
D
D
C
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
C
A
D
D
C
D
A
D
D
D
D
D

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
B
D
A
B
D
A

Chemical Resistance Chart


A: No effect - Excellent
B: Minor effect - Good
C: Moderate effect - Fair
D: Severe effect Not Recommended

Chloroform
Chlorosulfonic Acid1
Chlorox (Bleach)
Chocolate Syrup
Chromic Acid 5%
Chromic Acid 10%
Chromic Acid 30%
Chromic Acid 50%
Cider
Citric Acid
Citric Oils
Coffee
Copper Chloride
Copper Cyanide
Copper Floborate
Copper Nitrate
Copper Sulfate (5% Sol)
Copper Sulfate
Cream
Cresols2
Cresylic Acid
Cyclohexane
Cyanic Acid
Detergents
Dichlorethane
Diesel Fuel
Diethylamine
Diethylene Gycol
Diphenyl Oxide
Dyes
Epsom Salts
(Magnesium Sulfate)
Ethane
Ethanolamine
Ether3
Ethyl Acetate2
Ethyl Chloride
Ethyl Sulfate
Ethylene Chloride2
Ethylene Dichloride
Ethylene Glycol4
Ethylene Oxide
Fatty Acids
Ferric Acid
Ferric Nitrate
Ferric Sulfate
Ferrous Chloride

302 Stainless Steel


304Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
440 Stainless Steel
Aluminum
TITANIUM
HASTELLOY C
Cast Bronze
Brass
Cast Iron
Carbon Steel
KYNAR
PVC (Type 1)
Tygon (E-3606)
Teflon
Noryl
Polyacetal
Nylon
Cycolac (ABS)
Polyethylene
POLYPROPYLENE
RYTON
CARBON
CERAMIC
CERAMAGNET A
VITON
BUNA N (NITRILE)
Silicon
Neoprene
Ethylene Propylene (EPM)
Rubber (Natural)
Epoxy

RATINGS CHEMICAL EFFECT

Chloroform - Ferrous Chloride

A
D
C
A
C
B
B
B
A
A
-

A
D
A
A
A
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
D
A
D
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
D
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
D
B
A
A
A
B
A
B
A
-

D
D
C
A
C
C
B
C
C
A
D
D
D
D
D
A
B
C
A
A
A
A
B

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
B
A
-

B
D
A
D
D
A
D
B
B
D
C
D
D
D
C
C
D
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
C

D
D
D
D
C
D
D
C
-

D
D
D
D
D
D
D
C
D
D
D
D
D
A
-

C
D
C
A
A
A
-

C
D
A
B
C
A
A
A
-A
A
A
B
-

D
C
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
B
A
D
D
-

C
C
B
B
B
B
D
D
D
D
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

D
D
A
A
C
A
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
D
B
A
A

A
D
D
A
D
D
B
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
A
D
D
A
D
B
A
D
A
A
A

C
D
D
A
D
D
D
D
C
A
D
A
D
D
C
A
D
A
A
A
-

D
B
B
C
C
D
B
B
-

D
D
B
C
B
B
B
B
A
B
B
D
C
B
D
B
-

D
D
D
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
D
A
D
C
-

C
D
C
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

A
A
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

A
C
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

A
B
-

A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
B
A
D
A
A
A
B
A
D
A
A
A

D
D
C
A
D
D
D
D
A
D
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
B
A
D
D
A
C
A
A
B
A
D
-

D
D
C
C
C
C
D
D
C
-

D
D
B
A
D
D
D
D
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
D
D
D
D
B
D
D
B
A
D
C

D
D
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
D
A
D
B
A
D
-

D
D
D
D
B
D
A
A
A
A
A
C
D
D
D
C
D
D
C
A
D
-

A
C
A
A
B
C
D
C
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

B
A
A
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
D

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
C
D

A
A
A
D
A
A
-

A
A
A
B
B
C
D
A
A
B
D
D
D
D

A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A

B
B
B
B
B
B
A
A
B
A
A
B

B
A
B
B
B
A
C
B
A
C
D
D
D
C

A
B
D
D
-

C
C
B
D
D
D
D

C
B
C
D
C
C
C
-

D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
D
D
D
D
D
A
D
A
A
A
A
A

C
D
D
D
B
B
B
B
B

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
A
B
A
A
A
A

A
A
D
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B

C
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
A
D

D
D
B
C
-

C
D
D
B
B
B
B
B

A
C
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
C
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
-

A
A
D
C
D
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
B
D
D
D
A
D
D
A
D
C
D
A
B
B

C
C
D
D
D
C
D
C
C
D
C
C

A
B
B
D
D
C
D
D
A
D
B
B
A
A
A

D
C
B
A
C
C
A
C
C
A
A
-

C
D
C
D
D
A
D
D
A
D
C
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

FOOTNOTES
1. P.V.C. - Satisfactory to 72 F.
2. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 72 F.

3. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 120 F.


4. Buna-N - Satisfactory for O Rings

Page 4

5. Polyacetal - Satisfactory to 72 F.
6. Ceramag - Satisfactory to 72 F.

Chemical Resistance Chart


A: No effect - Excellent
B: Minor effect - Good
C: Moderate effect - Fair
D: Severe effect Not Recommended

Ferrous Sulfate
Fluoboric Acid
Fluorine
Fluosilicic Acid
Formaldehyde 40%
Formaldehyde
Formic Acid6
Freon 111
Freon 12 (wet)2
Freon 22
Freon 113
Freon T.F.4
Fruit Juice
Fuel Oils
Furan Resin
Furfural1
Gallic Acid
Gasoline1 4
Gelatin
Glucose
Glue P.V.A.1
Glycerine
Glycolic Acid
Gold Monocyanide
Grape Juice
Grease4
Heptane1
Hexane1
Honey
Hydraulic Oils (Petroleum)1
Hydraulic Oils (Synthetic)1
Hydrazine
Hydrobromic Acid 20%
Hydrobromic Acid4
Hydrochloric Acid (Dry Gas)
Hydrochloric Acid 20%4
Hydrochloric Acid 37%4
Hydrochloric Acid 100%
Hydrocyanic Acid
Hydrocyanic Acid (Gas 10%)
Hydrofluoric Acid 20%1
Hydrofluoric Acid 75%1 2
Hydrofluoric Acid 100%
Hydrofluosilicic Acid 20%
Hydrofluosilicic Acid

302 Stainless Steel


304Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
440 Stainless Steel
Aluminum
TITANIUM
HASTELLOY C
Cast Bronze
Brass
Cast Iron
Carbon Steel
KYNAR
PVC (Type 1)
Tygon (E-3606)
Teflon
Noryl
Polyacetal
Nylon
Cycolac (ABS)
Polyethylene
POLYPROPYLENE
RYTON
CARBON
CERAMIC
CERAMAGNET A
VITON
BUNA N (NITRILE)
Silicon
Neoprene
Ethylene Propylene (EPM)
Rubber (Natural)
Epoxy

RATINGS CHEMICAL EFFECT

Ferrous Suflate - Hydrofluosilicic Acid

B
D
A
C
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
A
D
-

A
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
C
D
D
D
A
D
D
C
D
D
D

C
B
D
B
A
A
B
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
A
D
D
D
A
D
D
D
D
D
D

B
A
A
A
A
D
D
D
C
D
-

D
D
D
A
D
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
D
D
D
A
D
D
D
D
C

A
D
D
D
A
A
C
A
D
A
A
A
A
C
C
D
A
D
D
D
D
-

FOOTNOTES
1. P.V.C. - Satisfactory to 72 F.
2. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 72 F.

B
A
A
B
A
B
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
C
A
B
C
B
B
C

C
D
A
C
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
B
A
B
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
D

B
C
C
A
B
D
-

D
D
D
D
D
D
C
D
C
A
D
A
D
B
B
D
D
A
A
A
A
C
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
-

D
D
A
D
B
D
B
A
A
D
A
D
B
A
B
A
B
B
A
D
D
C
D
-

A
A
A
B
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

A
A
C
A
B
A
D
B
B
D
C
B
A
A
D
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
C
C
D
-

B
B
B
B
B
D
D
D
D
D
A
B
B
B
A
B
B
B
A
B
B
B
D
C

A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
B
A
A
D
A
D
D
B
D
A
A
D
D
A
B
A
A
A
D
D
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
D
B
-

B
B
B
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
D
D
B
D
D
D
-

D
C
D
D
D
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
D
D
D
A
D
D
D
-

3. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 120 F.


4. Buna-N - Satisfactory for O Rings

Page 5

D
B
D
D
B
C
B
C
D
B
B
C
-

B
B
C
B
B
B
C
C
B
D
D
D
B
B
B
D
B
A
A
A
B
C
C
D
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
B
D
C
A
A
A
A
D
C
A
D
D
A
B
A
A
A
A
B
A
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
C
C
C
-

A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
D
D
A
A

A
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
C
C
A
C
D
D
D
-

B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
D
D
-

A
A
B
D
D
B
B
A
D
C
B
A
A
A
D
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
-

B
B
A
B
C
D
C
A
D
A
A
A
A
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
B
D
D
C
C
D
C
D
D
D
B
-

B
B
C
D
D
D
D
D
C
D
D
B
B
B
D
D
D
C
D
D

5. Polyacetal - Satisfactory to 72 F.
6. Ceramag - Satisfactory to 72 F.

A
A
A
A
D
D
D
B
A
A
A
A
B
D
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
B
B
A
B
B
C
D
C
C
C
B
C
C
D
D
B
A

B
A
D
B
A
D
D
B
C
A
A
A
D
D
A
D
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
C
A
-

A
C
C
D
D
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
A
A
D
D
C
A
C
D
A
A
C
C
C
D
A
-

A
A
D
C
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
C
A
C
-

Chemical Resistance Chart


A: No effect - Excellent
B: Minor effect - Good
C: Moderate effect - Fair
D: Severe effect Not Recommended

Hydrogen Gas
Hydrogen Peroxide 10%
Hydrogen Peroxide 30%
Hydrogen Peroxide

302 Stainless Steel


304Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
440 Stainless Steel
Aluminum
TITANIUM
HASTELLOY C
Cast Bronze
Brass
Cast Iron
Carbon Steel
KYNAR
PVC (Type 1)
Tygon (E-3606)
Teflon
Noryl
Polyacetal
Nylon
Cycolac (ABS)
Polyethylene
POLYPROPYLENE
RYTON
CARBON
CERAMIC
CERAMAGNET A
VITON
BUNA N (NITRILE)
Silicon
Neoprene
Ethylene Propylene (EPM)
Rubber (Natural)
Epoxy

RATINGS CHEMICAL EFFECT

Hydrogen Gas - Methyl Acrylate

A A A - C C - - B - A B A
Hydrogen Sulfide, Aqueous Solution - D A C
Hydrogen Sulfide (dry) A C A Hydroxyacetic Acid (70%) - - - Ink
A A A Iodine
- D D D
Iodine (in Alcohol)
- - B Iodoform
B C A Isotane2
- - - Isopropyl Acetate
- - B Isopropyl Ether2
A - A Jet Fuel (JP#, JP4, JP5) A A A Kerosene2
A A A A
Ketones
A A A Lacquers
A A A Lacquer Thinners
- - A Lactic Acid
A A B C
Lard
B A A A
Latex
- A A Lead Acetate
B A A Lead Sulfamate
- - - Ligroin3
- - A Lime
- A A Lubricants
- A A Magnesium Carbonate - A A A
Magnesium Chloride B B B A
Magnesium Hydroxide A A A Magnesium Nitrate
- A A A
Magnesium Oxide
- A A Magnesium Sulfate B B A Maleic Acid
C A A A
Maleic Anhydride
- - - Malic Acid
B A A Mash
- A A Mayonnaise
A A A Melamine
- D D Mercurie Chloride (Dilute Solution) D D D D
Mercuric Cyanide
A A A Mercury
A A A A
Methanol (See Alcohol Methyl)
Methyl Acetate
A - A Methyl Acrylate
- - - -

A
A
A
C
D
D
C
D
A
A
C
A
A
A
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C
A
A
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C
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B
A
B
A
D
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C
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A
A
A
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D
A
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A
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D
A
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A
A
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A
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A
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A
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C
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C
D
B
A
A
D
D
D
D
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A
B
C
D
A
B
B
D
A
A
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A
A
A
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D
A
A
A
A

C
A
A
B
B
D
D
A
D
A
B
A
A
D
A
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A
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A

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C
D
A
D
D
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A
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A
C
D
D
A
C
C
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D
A
A
A

A
D
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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A

A - A A - - B - - - A - A - D - - - A A - D D D B B D - - - - - - - - - - - - A - - - - - A A - D D - B B D A

FOOTNOTES
1. P.V.C. - Satisfactory to 72 F.
2. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 72 F.

3. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 120 F.


4. Buna-N - Satisfactory for O Rings

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5. Polyacetal - Satisfactory to 72 F.
6. Ceramag - Satisfactory to 72 F.

Chemical Resistance Chart


A: No effect - Excellent
B: Minor effect - Good
C: Moderate effect - Fair
D: Severe effect Not Recommended

Methyl Acetone
Methyl Alcohol 10%
Methyl Bromide
Methyl Butyl Ketone
Methyl Cellosolve
Methyl Chloride
Methyl Dichloride
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone2
Methyl Isopropyl Ketone
Methyl Methacrylate
Methylamine
Methylene Chloride
Milk
Molasses
Mustard
Naptha
Napthalene
Nickel Chloride
Nickel Sulfate
Nitric Acid (10% Solution)
Nitric Acid (20% Solution)
Nitric Acid (50% Solution)

302 Stainless Steel


304Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
440 Stainless Steel
Aluminum
TITANIUM
HASTELLOY C
Cast Bronze
Brass
Cast Iron
Carbon Steel
KYNAR
PVC (Type 1)
Tygon (E-3606)
Teflon
Noryl
Polyacetal
Nylon
Cycolac (ABS)
Polyethylene
POLYPROPYLENE
RYTON
CARBON
CERAMIC
CERAMAGNET A
VITON
BUNA N (NITRILE)
Silicon
Neoprene
Ethylene Propylene (EPM)
Rubber (Natural)
Epoxy

RATINGS CHEMICAL EFFECT

Methyl Acetone - Oils

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
Nitric Acid (Concentrated Solution) Nitrobenzene2
B
Oils
Aniline
Anise
Bay
Bone
Castor
Cinnamon
Citric
Clove
Coconut
Cod Liver
Corn
Cotton Seed
B
2
Cresote
Diesel Fuel (2D, 3D, 4D, 5D) Fuel (1,2,3,5A, 5B, 6) -

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
A
A
A
B
B

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

A
C
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
B
D
D
D
D
D
B
C

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
B
B

A
C
A
A
A
D
A
C
A
B
B
C
D
C
D
D
D
D
D

C
C
B
C
D
-

A
B
D
A
C
B
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
B

A
B
B
B
D
A
B
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A
D
D
B

A
D
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
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B
D

A
D
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D
D
A
A
A
A
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A
A
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A
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D

C
B
A
B
B
B
C
D

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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A
A
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D
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D
D
D
D
D
B
D
A
B
B
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D
A
A
A
A
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A
A
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A
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B
A
D
A
A
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A
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A
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A
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D
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D
D
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D

A
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A
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A
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A
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A
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A
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A
A
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D
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D
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D
D
D
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A
A
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A
A
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D
D
D
D

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C
C
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C
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D

D
D
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D
D
D
D
D
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A
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D
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B
C
D
A
C
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D
A
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A
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C
A
B
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C
A
A
B
B
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A
A
A
A
A
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A
A
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D
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A
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A
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A
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A
B
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B
A
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A
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A
A
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A
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A
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A
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A
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A
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A
A
A

A
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A
A

D
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D

D
A
A
A
A
A
A
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A
A
A
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A
A

C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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C
C
C
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A
A
A
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A
A
A
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D
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B

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A
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A
A
A
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A
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A
A
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A
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D
D
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A
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D
A
B
D
D
B
D
D

B
B
A
A
C
C
D
D
D

D
A
D
D
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D
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D

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

FOOTNOTES
1. P.V.C. - Satisfactory to 72 F.
2. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 72 F.

3. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 120 F.


4. Buna-N - Satisfactory for O Rings

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5. Polyacetal - Satisfactory to 72 F.
6. Ceramag - Satisfactory to 72 F.

Chemical Resistance Chart


A: No effect - Excellent
B: Minor effect - Good
C: Moderate effect - Fair
D: Severe effect Not Recommended

302 Stainless Steel


304Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
440 Stainless Steel
Aluminum
TITANIUM
HASTELLOY C
Cast Bronze
Brass
Cast Iron
Carbon Steel
KYNAR
PVC (Type 1)
Tygon (E-3606)
Teflon
Noryl
Polyacetal
Nylon
Cycolac (ABS)
Polyethylene
POLYPROPYLENE
RYTON
CARBON
CERAMIC
CERAMAGNET A
VITON
BUNA N (NITRILE)
Silicon
Neoprene
Ethylene Propylene (EPM)
Rubber (Natural)
Epoxy

RATINGS CHEMICAL EFFECT

Oils (Contd) - Bronze Plating

Oils (Cont.)
Ginger
- A A
Hydraulic (See Hydraulic)
Lemon
- A A
Linseed
- A A
Mineral
A A A
Olive
A A A
Orange
- A A
Palm
- A A
Peanut3
- A A
Peppermint2
- A A
Pine
A A A
Rape Seed
- A A
Rosin
- A A
Sesame Seed
- A A
Silicone
- A A
Soybean
- A A
Sperm
- A A
Tanning
- A A
Turbine
- A A
Oleic Acid
B A A
Oleum 25%
- - Oleum
B - A
Oxalic Acid (Cold)
C A B
Paraffin
A A A
Pentane
A C C
Perchloroethylene2
B A A
Petrolatum
A - A
Phenol 10%
B A A
Phenol (Carbolic Acid) B A A
Phosphoric Acid (to 40% Solution) - B A
Phsophoric Acid (40-100% Solution) - C B
Phosphoric Acid (Crude) - D C
Phosphoric Anhydride (Dry or Moist) - A A
Phsphoric Anhydride (Molten) - A A
Photographic (Developer) - C A
Phthalic Anhydride
B A B
Picric Acid
B A A
Plating Solutions
Antimony Plating 130F - - A
Arsenic Plating 110F - - A
Brass Plating
Regular Brass Bath 100F - - A
High Speed Brass Bath 110F - - A
Bronze Plating
Copper-Cadmium Bronze Bath R.T. - - A
Copper-Tin Bronze Bath 160F - - A

- - - - - - - - - - - - - A - - - - - A A - A A - A - - A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
B
C
C
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
C
A
A
A
B
A
B
D
D
D
D
C
B
C

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C
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C
A
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A
B
B
B
A
A
A
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D
D
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D
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A
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A
A
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D
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B
B
C
B
D
D
D
D
D
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B
B
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C
B
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B
B
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C
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D
D
C
D

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D
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A
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A
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A
A
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A
A
A
A
A
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A
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D
A
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A
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A
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C
B
C
C
B
B
D
A

A
A
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C
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D
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C
A
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A
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A
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D
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B
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A
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A
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A
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A
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C
D
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D
C
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D

D
D
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B
D
D
D
D
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D
D
A
D
D
D
D
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D
D
B
B
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C
D
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D
D
D
D
A
A

D
D
D
D
D
A
D
D
A
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D
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B
B
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D
D
D
D
D
A
D
D
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D
C
D
D
D
C
D
C
C
A
D
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
B
A
C
A
A
A
A

- - A A - - - - - A - A A - D - - A - - A - A A D A - - B
- - A A - - - - - A - A A - A - - A - - C - A A D A - - B
- - A A - - - - - A - A A - A - - A - - C - A A D A - - B
- - A A - - - - - A - A A - A - - A - - D - A A D A - - B
- - A A - - - - - A - A A - A - - A - - C - A A D A - - B
- - A A - - - - - D - A A - A - - A - - D - A A D B - - C

FOOTNOTES
1. P.V.C. - Satisfactory to 72 F.
2. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 72 F.

3. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 120 F.


4. Buna-N - Satisfactory for O Rings

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5. Polyacetal - Satisfactory to 72 F.
6. Ceramag - Satisfactory to 72 F.

Chemical Resistance Chart


A: No effect - Excellent
B: Minor effect - Good
C: Moderate effect - Fair
D: Severe effect Not Recommended

302 Stainless Steel


304Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
440 Stainless Steel
Aluminum
TITANIUM
HASTELLOY C
Cast Bronze
Brass
Cast Iron
Carbon Steel
KYNAR
PVC (Type 1)
Tygon (E-3606)
Teflon
Noryl
Polyacetal
Nylon
Cycolac (ABS)
Polyethylene
POLYPROPYLENE
RYTON
CARBON
CERAMIC
CERAMAGNET A
VITON
BUNA N (NITRILE)
Silicon
Neoprene
Ethylene Propylene (EPM)
Rubber (Natural)
Epoxy

RATINGS CHEMICAL EFFECT

Platings (Contd) - Zinc Plating

Platings (Cont.)
Copper-Zinc Bronze Bath 100F - Cadmium Plating
Cyanide Bath 90F - Fluoborate Bath 100F - Chromium Plating
Chromic-Sulfuric Bath 130F - Fluosilicate Bath 95F - Fluoride Bath 130F - Black Chrome Bath 115F - Barrel Chrome Bath 95F - Copper Plating (Cyanide)

Copper Strike Bath 120F

Rochelle Salt Bath 150F


High Speed Bath 180F

A - - A A - - - - - A - A A - A - - A - - C - A A - A - - B
A - - A A - - - - - A - A A - A - - A - - C - A A - A - - B
A - - D A - - - - - A - A A - D - - A - - D - A B - C - - B
C
C
D
C
D

A
C
C
A
C

A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A

D
D
D
D
D

D
D
D
D
D

A
A
A
A
A

A
B
B
A
A

C
C
C
C
C

D
D
D
D
D

D
D
D
D
D

D
-

D
D
D
D
D

- A A A - - - - - A A - - - C - B - - A - - - A - - A A - - - - - D - A A - A - - A - - D - A A - B - - C
- - A - - A A - - - - - D - A A - A - - A - - D - A A - B - - C

Copper Plating (Acid)


Copper Sulfate Bath R.T. - - D - - A A - - - - - A - A A - D - - A - - D - A A - A - - D
Copper Fluoborate Bath 120F

- - D - - D A - - - - - A - A A - D - - A - - D - A B - C - - D

Copper (Misc.)
Copper Pyrophosphate 140F

Copper (Electroless) 140F

Gold Plating
Cyanide 150F
Neutral 75F
Acid 75F

- - A - - A A - - - - - A - A A - A - - A - - B - A A - A - - B
- - - - - - - D - - - - A - A A - A - - A - - D - A D - D - - B

Indium Sulfamate Plating R.T. Iron Plating


Ferrous Chloride Bath 190F Ferrous Sulfate Bath 150F Ferrous Am. Sulfate Bath 150F Sulfate-Chloride Bath 160F Fluoborate Bath 145F
Sulfamate 140F
Lead Fluoborate Plating Nickel Plating
Watts Type 115-160F
High Chloride 130-160F Fluoborate 100-170F
Sulfamate 100-140F
Electroless 200F
Rhodium Plating 120F Silver Plating 80-120F Tin-Fluoborate Plating 100F Tine-Lead Plating 100F Zinc Plating
Acid Chloride 140F Acid Sulfate Bath 150F -

A
C
C
C

A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A

C
-

D
A
A
A

A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A

A
A
A
D

A
A
A
A

B
A
A
A

A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A

D
A
A
A

D
C
C
D
D
D
C

A
A
A
A
D
A
D

D
A
A
D
B
B
A

D
D
D
D
D
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A

D
D
D
D
D
D
D

C
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
D
A
D

A
A
A
A
A
A
A

B
A
A
B
B
A
B

D
B
B
C
C
A
C

D
D
D
D
D
A
A

C
C
C
C
D
A
C
C

A
A
D
A
D
A
D
D

A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A

D
-

D
D
D
A
D
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A

D
-

A
D
D
A
D
D
A
D
D

A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A

A
A
D
A
A
A
B
D
D

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
B
A
D
A
A
B
B

A
B
C
A
D
B
A
C
C

D
D
D
A
B
A
A
A
A

- D - - A D - - - - - A - A A - D - - A - - A - A A - A - - A
- C - - A A - - - - - D - A A - D - - A - - A - A A - B - - D

FOOTNOTES
1. P.V.C. - Satisfactory to 72 F.
2. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 72 F.

3. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 120 F.


4. Buna-N - Satisfactory for O Rings

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5. Polyacetal - Satisfactory to 72 F.
6. Ceramag - Satisfactory to 72 F.

Chemical Resistance Chart


A: No effect - Excellent
B: Minor effect - Good
C: Moderate effect - Fair
D: Severe effect Not Recommended

302 Stainless Steel


304Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
440 Stainless Steel
Aluminum
TITANIUM
HASTELLOY C
Cast Bronze
Brass
Cast Iron
Carbon Steel
KYNAR
PVC (Type 1)
Tygon (E-3606)
Teflon
Noryl
Polyacetal
Nylon
Cycolac (ABS)
Polyethylene
POLYPROPYLENE
RYTON
CARBON
CERAMIC
CERAMAGNET A
VITON
BUNA N (NITRILE)
Silicon
Neoprene
Ethylene Propylene (EPM)
Rubber (Natural)
Epoxy

RATINGS CHEMICAL EFFECT

Platings (Contd) - Sodium Hydrosulfite

Platings (Contd)
- - - C - - - A Potash
- A - A C
Potassium Bicarbonate - A - B C
Potassium Bromide A A - B C
Potassium Carbonate B A - A C
Potassium Chlorate B A A A B
Potassium Chloride C A A B B
Potassium Chromate - - B B A
Potassium Cyanide Solutions B A B A D
Potassium Dichromate B A A A A
Potassium Ferrocyanide B A - A C
Potassium Hydroxide (50%) A B B B D
Potassium Nitrate
B A B A B
Potassium Permanganate B A B B B
Potassium Sulfate
B A B B A
Potassium Sulfide
A A - A B
Propane (Liquified)1 2 A A - A A
Propylene Glycol
B B - A A
Pyridine
- C - B B
Pyrogallic Acid
B A A A B
Rosins
A A A A A
Rum
- A - A Rust Inhibitors
- A - A Salad Dressing
- A - A B
Sea Water
A A C A C
Shellac (Bleached)
A A - A A
Shellac (Orange)
A A - A A
Silicone
- B - A B
Silver Bromide
- C C B D
Silver Nitrate
B A B A D
Soap Solutions
A A A A C
Soda Ash (See Sodium Carbonate)
Sodium Acetate
B A A B B
Sodium Aluminate
B - - A C
Sodium Bicarbonate B A A A A
Sodium Bisulfate
A A - A D
Sodium Bisulfate
- A - A A
Sodium Borate
B A - A C
Sodium Carbonate
B A B B C
Sodium Chlorate
B A - A B
Sodium Chloride
B A C B C
Sodium Chromate
A A A - D
Sodium Cyanide
B A - A D
Sodium Fluoride
B C - C C
Sodium Hydrosulfite - - - - A
Acid Fluoborate Bath R.T.
Alkaline Cyanide Bath R.T.

D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
B
A
A
A
A

A
A
B
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
B
A
B
B
A
B
A
B
A
B

C
B
C
C
B
C
A
D
C
A
D
B
B
B
B
A
B
B
A
A
B
C
A
A
A
D
B

C
D
B
A
C
B
C
-

B
D
D
B
B
B
A
B
B
C
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
D
B
C
D
B

D
B
B
B
B
C
C
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
B
C
D
A
A
D
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
D
A
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
B

B
B
B
A
B
C
A
D
B
B

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

B
C
A
B
B
A
C
C
C
D
B
C
B
A
B
D
D
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
C
A

D
A
A
A
C
A
D
B
A
D
A
A
C
D
C
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

C
C
C
C
B
-

B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
C
B
B
B

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
D
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
D
B
B
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

B
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
D
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A

C
C
D
B
B
B

C
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
C
D
A
C
B
A
A
B

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
B
A
A
C
-

B
B
B
B
B
A
B
A
A
A
C
A
B
C
D
D
A
A
A
C

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
B
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

A
B
B
B
A
A
B
A
B
A
A

B
B
B
C
C
A
B
B
B
B
D
C
C

A
C
B
C
D
-

C
C
D
D
C
B
B
B
B
D
-

C
C
C
D
C
B
C
C
B
B
D
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
D
C

B
B
B
B
B
B
D
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

B
B
B
B
B
A
D
A
D
D
-

A
A
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A

B
C
B
C
B
-

B
B
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
C
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A

A
A
-

D
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
B
A

D
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
D
-

C
C
C
B
C
D
-

C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A

A
A
A
A
A
-

A
B
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
D
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
-

FOOTNOTES
1. P.V.C. - Satisfactory to 72 F.
2. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 72 F.

3. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 120 F.


4. Buna-N - Satisfactory for O Rings

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5. Polyacetal - Satisfactory to 72 F.
6. Ceramag - Satisfactory to 72 F.

Chemical Resistance Chart


A: No effect - Excellent
B: Minor effect - Good
C: Moderate effect - Fair
D: Severe effect Not Recommended

302 Stainless Steel


304Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
440 Stainless Steel
Aluminum
TITANIUM
HASTELLOY C
Cast Bronze
Brass
Cast Iron
Carbon Steel
KYNAR
PVC (Type 1)
Tygon (E-3606)
Teflon
Noryl
Polyacetal
Nylon
Cycolac (ABS)
Polyethylene
POLYPROPYLENE
RYTON
CARBON
CERAMIC
CERAMAGNET A
VITON
BUNA N (NITRILE)
Silicon
Neoprene
Ethylene Propylene (EPM)
Rubber (Natural)
Epoxy

RATINGS CHEMICAL EFFECT

Sodium Hydroxide - Tartaric Acid

Sodium Hydroxide (20%) Sodium Hydroxide (50% Solution) Sodium Hydroxide (80% Solution) Sodium Hypochlorite (to 20%) Sodium Hypochlorite D
Sodium Hyposulfate Sodium Metaphosphate2 A
Sodium Metasilicate A
Sodium Nitrate
B
Sodium Perborate
B
Sodium Peroxide
B
Sodium Polyphosphate
(Mono, Di, Tribasic) Sodium Silicate
B
Sodium Sulfate
B
Sodium Sulfide
B
Sodium Sulfide
Sodium Tetraborate Sodium Thiosulphate (Hypo) A
Sorghum
Soy Sauce
Stannic Chloride
D
Stannic Fluoborate
Stannous Chloride
D
Starch
B
Stearic Acid2
B
Stoddard Solvent
A
Styrene
A
Sugar (Liquids)
A
Sulfate Liquors
Sulfur Chloride
Sulfur Dioxide2
Sulfur Dioxide (dry) A
Sulfur Trioxide (dry) A
Sulfuric Acid (to 10%) Sulfuric Acid 10%-75%2 Sulfuric Acid 75%-100% Sulfurous Acid
C
Sulfuryl Chloride
Syrup
Tallow
Tannic Acid
B
Tanning Liquors
Tartaric Acid
B

A
A
A
C
A
A
A

A
B
D
C
A
A
A
A
A
C
A

A
C
A
-

D
D
D
C
D
D
A
B
A
B
C

A
A
A
A
A
A
-

A
A
B
A
A
B
B

C
C
C
D
D
D
C
B
B
C
C

D
D
D
D
C
C
C
C

A
B
C
D
D
B
C
A
B
D

D
B
C
B
B
C

A
D
A
A
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A

B
B
B
B
B
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

D
D
D
D
B
D
B
B
D

C
C
C
A
A
A
A
A
D

C
C
C
-

B
C
C
B
B
-

A
A
A
D
A
D
A
A
-

A
B
B
C
C
-

C
C
C
D
A
A
A
A
A

D
D
D
A
D
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
B
A
-

A
D
B
A
B
A
A
D
A
A

A
D
D
C
B
A
A
C
B
C

D
D
D
D
C
D
D
D
D

B
C
C
D
A
C
B
A
B
B
B

A
B
A
A
A
A

A
A
B
C
C
A
C
C
C

A
A
A
B
A
C
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
C
D
A
A
A
D
D
C
A
A
A
A
A

A
B
A
B
C
A
A
A
A
D
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
C
D
A
A
C
C
D
D
B
A
A
A
A
B

A
C
A
A
A
D
C
C
D
C
A
A
B

D
C
B
D
C
B
A
D
D
A
B
A
A
A
B
D
A
A
A
C
D
C
A
A
C
C
C

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
D
A
A
A
A

A
B
B
B
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
B
B
B
B
A
B

C
C
B
D
C
D
A
D
D
B
C
A
A
A
C
C
B
A
B
D
D
D
D
B
A
A

C
B
D
D
C
A
D
C
D
D
D
C

A
A
A
C
A
D
D
D
D
C
C
B
B
A
B
D
D
D
C
D

B
B
B
B
D
D
C
C
B
A
B
B
B
D
C
D

A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A

B
B
A
A
B
D
C
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
D
D
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A

B
C
B
B
B
C
A
A
C
C
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
B
D
D
D
D
A
A
B
B
B

A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
D
D
D
D
D
A
A
D
A

B
B
D
B
B
B
-

B
B
A
B
A
B
B
D
A
C
D
B
C
B
C
B
B

A
A
A
A
A
D
D
A
A
D
D
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
B
C
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
C
A
A
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
B
A
A
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
C
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
C
A
B
B
D
A
D
D
D
C
D
D
C
A
A
D
C
D

D
D
D
D
D
C
D
C
C

D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
B
D
D
B
C
D
B
D
D
D
D
D
B
B
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
B
D
D
D
A
B
D
D
B
A
-

A
A
C
C
A
C
D
A
A
C
D
D
A
D
D
D
C
C
D
C
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
D
A
A
B
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

FOOTNOTES
1. P.V.C. - Satisfactory to 72 F.
2. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 72 F.

3. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 120 F.


4. Buna-N - Satisfactory for O Rings

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5. Polyacetal - Satisfactory to 72 F.
6. Ceramag - Satisfactory to 72 F.

Chemical Resistance Chart


A: No effect - Excellent
B: Minor effect - Good
C: Moderate effect - Fair
D: Severe effect Not Recommended

Tetrachlorethane
Tetrahydrofuran
Toluene, Toluol3
Tomato Juice
Trichlorethane
Trichlorethylene2
Trichloropropane
Tricresylphosphate
Triethylamine
Turpentine3
Urine
Vegetable Juice
Vinegar
Varnish

302 Stainless Steel


304Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
440 Stainless Steel
Aluminum
TITANIUM
HASTELLOY C
Cast Bronze
Brass
Cast Iron
Carbon Steel
KYNAR
PVC (Type 1)
Tygon (E-3606)
Teflon
Noryl
Polyacetal
Nylon
Cycolac (ABS)
Polyethylene
POLYPROPYLENE
RYTON
CARBON
CERAMIC
CERAMAGNET A
VITON
BUNA N (NITRILE)
Silicon
Neoprene
Ethylene Propylene (EPM)
Rubber (Natural)
Epoxy

RATINGS CHEMICAL EFFECT

Tetrachlorethane - Zinc Sulfate

A
A
A
A
B
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A

D
A
C
C
B
A
A
A
B
C
C
B

A
A
C
B

D
A
C
C
C
B
B
D
C

A
A
C
B
B
D

D
A
A
A
A

D
D
D
D
D
A
A
A
A

D
B
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

D
D
D
A
D
D
D
A
B
D
A
A
A

A
A
A
B
A
A
A
C
D
A
A
A
B

A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A

D
B
D
D
B

D
D
D
D
B
B

A
C
D
A
D
B
A
-

A
A
A
C
A
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-

A
C
B

A
D
C
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A

D
D
D
A
D
D
A
D
A
D
A
A
C

D
D
D
D
B
A

D
D
A
D
D
A
D
B
D
D
D

D
B
D
D
D
A
D
A
-

D
D
D
D
D
D
D

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

(Use Viton for Aromatic) A A A A A -

A
A
B
B

A
C
A
A
B
C
B
D
A
A
D
D
B

B
D
C
C
B
A
D
C

C
D
B
D
D
C
A
D
D
C

C
D
D
B
D
D

A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
C

B
B
B
B
B

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

D
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A

A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
B
A
C
C
C

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

B
A
A
D
-

D
B
D
B
B

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A

B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
-

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

B
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
D
A
A
A

C
B
D
-

D
B
B
B
B
C
A
A
A
D
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A

D
B
A
A
A
A
D
A
C

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

Water, Acid, Mine


Water, Distilled, Lab Grade 7
Water, Fresh
Water, Salt
Weed Killers
Whey
Whiskey & Wines
White Liquor (Pulp Mill)
White Water (Paper Mill)
Xylene2
Zinc Chloride
Zinc Hydrosulphite
Zinc Sulfate

A
A
B
B
A

A
A
A
D
B

A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A

A
B
A

D
A
A
C
B
C
B
A
D

C
B
A
B
C
B
D
A
D
D
D

A
A

FOOTNOTES
1. P.V.C. - Satisfactory to 72 F.
2. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 72 F.

3. Polypropylene - Satisfactory to 120 F.


4. Buna-N - Satisfactory for O Rings

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5. Polyacetal - Satisfactory to 72 F.
6. Ceramag - Satisfactory to 72 F.

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