Praxair en 55

PRAXAIR STANDARD
EN-55
ISSUE DATE
1/31/94
REVISION DATE
EFFECTIVE DATE
2/28/94
R. E. Dlugosz
WRITTEN BY
PRAXAIR, INC.
PRAXAIR TECHNOLOGY CENTER
TONAWANDA, NY 14150-7891
REVISED BY
APPROVED BY
RELEASED BY
T. E. DeBriae
E. P. Golebiewski
MATERIALS COMPATIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS

FOR SPECIALTY PRODUCTS AND PACKAGED GAS COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Page
1.0
Introduction_________________________________________________ 3
2.0
Scope______________________________________________________ 3
3.0
Application _________________________________________________ 3
4.0
Applicable References _________________________________________ 3

4.1 Praxair Standards ............................................................................ 3
4.2 Additional Standards and Reference Material................................... 4
5.0
Definitions and Terminology ____________________________________ 6

5.1 Classifications of Service ................................................................. 6
5.2 Terminology.................................................................................... 6
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Materials ___________________________________________________
6.1 Metals .............................................................................................
6.1.1 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
6.1.2 Ferrous Metals
6.1.3 Copper and Copper-Bearing Alloys
6.1.4 Nickel and Nickel Alloys
6.1.5 Solders
6.1.6 Zinc
6.1.7 Other Metals and Alloys
6.1.8 Commonly Used Metals
6.2 Nonmetallics ...................................................................................
6.2.1 Plastic Materials
6.2.2 Elastomeric Materials
6.2.3 Fluid Lubricants
6.2.4 Commonly Used Nonmetallic Materials
6.2.5 Remarks
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Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)
Section
7.0
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Compatibility Criteria _________________________________________
7.1 Metals Compatibility Criteria...........................................................
7.1.1 Corrosion
7.1.1.1 Dry Corrosion
7.1.1.2 Wet Corrosion
7.1.1.3 Corrosion by Impurities
7.1.2 Hydrogen Embrittlement
7.1.3 Generation of Dangerous Products or Pressures
7.1.4 Violent Reactions
7.1.5 Embrittlement at Low Temperature
7.2 Nonmetallics (Plastics, Elastomers, Lubricants) Compatibility
Criteria............................................................................................
7.2.1 Explosion and Fire (Oxidation/Burning)(F)
7.2.2 Weight Loss (W)
7.2.2.1 Extraction
7.2.2.2 Chemical Attack
7.2.3 Swelling (Dimensional Instability) of Material (D)
7.2.4 Change in Mechanical Properties (M)
7.2.5 Other Compatibility Considerations
7.2.5.1 Normal Impurities in the Gas (N)
7.2.5.2 Contamination of the Material (C)
7.2.5.3 Release of Dangerous Products (D/P)
7.2.5.4 Aging (G)
7.2.5.5 Permeation
7.2.5.6 Embrittlement at Low Temperature (E)
7.2.5.7 Low Resistance to Heat
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Compatibility Data____________________________________________
8.1 General ...........................................................................................
8.2 Directions for Use ...........................................................................
8.3 Keys to Material Compatibility ........................................................
8.3.1 Explosion and Fire (Oxidation/Burning)(F)
8.3.2 Weight Loss (W)
8.4 Special Notes on Oxygen.................................................................
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Utilization and Development of Compatibility Guide _________________

9.1 Implementation ...............................................................................
9.2 Exceptions ......................................................................................
9.3 Integration of New Data..................................................................
9.4 Compatibility Guide Task Force ......................................................
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Appendix A Compatibility Data Table for Metals ______________________________ 24

Appendix B Compatibility Data Table for Plastics _____________________________ 28
Appendix C Compatibility Data Table for Elastomers and Lubricants ______________ 32
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1.0
INTRODUCTION
A significant component of Praxair's worldwide industrial gas business is packaged gases.

Packaged gases encompass a wide variety of gaseous and liquid products for many diverse
applications including aerospace, calibration, electronics, medical, metal finishing, general industrial,
rare gases, specialty products, sterilization and welding. Components and systems to produce, fill
and distribute packaged gases are significant aspects of the packaged gas business. All of these
must be fabricated from materials which are compatible with the packaged gases, many of which
have individual characteristics which affect material selection. Compatibility is therefore a key
safety requirement.
Compatibility of materials with packaged gases has been established through practical
application over many years. The transport regulations and national or international standards or
regulations do not fully cover this aspect. Where such national regulations do exist, official
approval may be required in some countries for individual gas/material combinations.
2.0
SCOPE
This Standard covers compatibility between metallic or nonmetallic materials and the gas
content. Liquefied and dissolved gases are considered. The compatibility data stated in this
document are in most cases related to single component gases. However, references to various
multicomponent gases are made where they refer to commercial designations of significance or
dangerous combinations which should be avoided or more stringently handled. Other aspects such
as quality of delivered product are not considered.
3.0
APPLICATION
The purpose of this Standard is to furnish qualified technical personnel with pertinent
information for use in selection or rejection of materials for packaged gas service, in order to
minimize the probability for component or system failure from diverse mechanisms, such as
corrosion, ignition, explosion or fire, which could result in hazards to personnel and property. It is
a compilation of compatibility data based on the current state of international knowledge and
experience, and it is intended to give guidance in evaluating the compatibility of various gas and
material combinations. It does not claim to cover all aspects of the subject. It is not intended as a
specification for approving materials suitable for specific use applications and conditions.
4.0
APPLICABLE REFERENCES
4.1
Praxair Standards
EN-3
ASME Code Certification and National Board Registration of Pressure

Vessels
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EN-4
Design Requirements for Oxygen Compression and Delivery Systems
EN-6
Maximum Allowable Velocities of Gaseous Oxygen in Piping and Piping

Components (Including Pressure and Nonpressure Vessels)
EN-16 Praxair Technology Center Policy Regarding Application of the

ANSI/ASME Code
EN-18 Design of Cryogenic Systems
EN-26 Pipe-Thread Sealants for Oxygen Service
EN-36 Design of Hydrogen Production Plants
EN-45 Plant Layout, Design and Installation Requirements
GS-38 Praxair Class 2 (Oxygen) Cleaning
GS-49 Praxair Class 2A Cleaning (For Low Pressure, Oxygen Enriched
Atmosphere Service)
PO-1
Praxair Standards Program
PO-23 Certification of Nonmetallic Materials for Oxygen Service

SA-5
4.2
Plant Design Safety
Additional Standards and Reference Material

ASTM G63, Guide for Evaluating Nonmetallic Materials for Oxygen Service
ASTM G88, Guide for Designing Systems for Oxygen Service
ASTM G93, Practice for Cleaning Methods for Materials and Equipment Used in
Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres
ASTM G94, Guide for Evaluating Metals for Oxygen Service
Brady, G.S. and Clauser. H.R. Materials Handbook, 13th Edition, McGraw-Hill,
New York, 1991
Bretherick, L., Bretherick's Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards, Fourth
Edition, Butterworths', London 1990
Bureau of Explosives Tariff No. BOE-6000-M (Hazardous Materials Regulations
of the Department of Transportation)
CGA G-4.1, Cleaning Equipment for Oxygen Service
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CGA G-4.4, Industrial Practices for Gaseous Oxygen Transmission and
Distribution Piping Systems
EIGA/IGC Doc. 9/78/E, Code of Practice for Acetylene Pipelines Based Upon
Working Ranges
EIGA/IGC Doc. 30/84/E, Disposal of Gases, Code of Practice
EIGA/IGC Doc. 31/85/E, Gas Cylinders Symposium
EIGA/IGC Doc. 33/86/E, Cleaning of Equipment for Oxygen Service-Guideline
EIGA/IGC Doc. 42/89/E, Prevention of Hose Failures In High Pressure Gas
Systems
EM-5062, Engineering Memorandum Oxygen Compatibility Test Results for
Non-Metallic Materials, Praxair, Inc., Tonawanda, New York.
ISO/TC 58/SC 2N 297, Determination on Tissue Corrosiveness of a Gas or Gas
Mixture
ISO/DIS 10297, Gas Cylinder Valves: Specification and Type Testing
ISO/TLWG7, Compatibility of Cylinder and Valve Materials with Gas Contents,
Part I, Metals
ISO/TL 58/WG7, Compatibility of Cylinder and Valve Materials with Gas
Contents, Part II, Nonmetallics
Matheson Gas Data Book, Sixth Edition, Matheson, Lynahurst, NJ, 1980
Modern Plastics Encyclopedia, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1988
NACE, Corrosion Data Survey, 5th Edition, Houston, Texas
NACE, MR0175, Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistant Metallic Materials for Oilfield
Equipment, Houston, Texas
NASA Propellant Manual, Houston, Texas
NFPA 53, Fire Hazards in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres
NFPA 58, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Parker O-Ring Handbook, ORD-5700, 1982
Reed, R. P. and Clark, A. F., Materials at Low Temperatures, ASM, Metal Park,
Ohio, 44073
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Shreir, L. L., Corrosion, Vol. 1 and 2, Newnes Butterworths, London, 1977
Zawierucha, R., Drnevich, R. F., White, D. E., and McIlroy, K., Materials and
Systems Considerations for Applications Involving Oxygen Enriched
Atmospheres, Paper 93-WA/PID-3, Presented at ASME Winter Annual Meeting,
1993
5.0
DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY

5.1
Classifications of Service
Specialty Gas
Product Group No.
Hazard Description
DOT/UN Class/Division
(Description)
Nonflammable
2.2 (Nonflammable Gas)
Flammable
2.1 (Flammable Gas)
Corrosive/Nonflammable
2.1 or 2.3 (*)
Corrosive/Flammable
2.2 or 2.3 (*)
Pyrophoric
2.1 (Flammable Gas)
Poison
2.3 (Poisonous Gas)
*2.3 Poisonous gas if inhalation hazard (i.e., if LC50 5,000 ppm)

5.2
Terminology
Autoignition temperature: the temperature at which a material will spontaneously
ignite in oxygen under test conditions.
Direct service: in contact with a gas during normal operations. Examples:
Compressor piston rings, control valve seats.
Dry: In theory dry implies no free water in the cylinders under any service
conditions. However, with some hygroscopic gases (e.g., HCl, Cl2)corrosion
would occur even if the water content is less than the saturation. Therefore, some
gas/material combinations are not recommended, even if inert in the theoretical dry
(anhydrous) conditions.
Impact-ignition resistance: the resistance of a material to ignition when struck by an
object in an atmosphere under a specific test procedure.
Indirect service: not normally in contact with gas, but which might be as a result of
a reasonable foreseeable malfunction, operator error, or process imbalance.
Examples: liquid oxygen tank insulation, oxygen pump motor bearings.
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Maximum use pressure: the maximum pressure to which a material can be
subjected due to a reasonably foreseeable malfunction, operator error, or process
upset.
Maximum use temperature: the maximum temperature to which a material can be
subjected due to a reasonably foreseeable malfunction operator error, or process
upset.
Nonmetallic: any material, other than a metal, or any composite in which the metal
is not the most easily ignited component and for which the individual constituents
cannot be evaluated independently.
Operating pressure: the pressure expected under normal operating conditions.
Operating temperature: the temperature expected under normal operating
conditions.
Oxygen-enriched: applies to a fluid (gas or liquid) that contains more than 25 mole
% oxygen.
Qualified technical personnel: persons such as engineers and chemists who, by
virtue of education, training, or experience, know how to apply physical and
chemical principles involved in the reactions between a gas and other materials.
Reaction effect: the personnel injury, facility damage, product loss, downtime, or
mission loss that could occur as the result of an ignition.
Wet: the conditions as defined above under dry which are not met.
6.0
MATERIALS
Materials used for packaged gas systems and equipment are categorized as follows:
Metals.
Nonmetallics.
6.1
Metals
In the packaged gas business the following general alloy groupings may be
encountered in applications such as cylinders, valves, regulators and auxiliary equipment:
Aluminum.
Carbon steel.
Low alloy steel.
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Ferritic and martensitic stainless steel.
Austenitic stainless steel.
Copper (90.9%).
Brass.
Bronze.
Monel.
Nickel (99.9%).
Nickel alloys.
Solder.
Zinc.
Scores if not hundreds of alloys may fit into the individual alloy groupings.
Variations in compatibility may be found between individual alloys due to variations in processing or
heat treatment. However, in order to provide a compact guide, it is not possible to list individual
materials. The alloy groupings are briefly described below.
6.1.1
Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
Alloyed aluminum generally contains a low percentage of alloying elements

such as silicon, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, chromium, also zinc, titanium, lead, bismuth
and others.
6.1.2
Ferrous Metals
Ferrous metals are alloys of iron and carbon with other elements as noted
below:
Ordinary carbon steels include small additions of elements such as
manganese and silicon.
Low-alloy steels are alloys of low or medium carbon steel which contain
about 2-3% of alloying elements such as copper, chromium, nickel,
silicon, phosphorous, manganese, molybdenum sulfur and others.
Stainless steels are alloys whose main constituent is iron but contain
high percentages of alloying elements with at least 10% chromium.
These chromium bearing steels are further classified according to
crystal structure which establishes basic physical properties. Stainless
steels are classified as follows:
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Martensitic (10-18% chromium)
Ferritic (16-22% chromium)
Austenitic (16-20% chromium, 16-17% nickel, 0-4% molybdenum)
6.1.3
Copper and Copper-Bearing Alloys

Copper includes all types in various grades. Cupronickels are treated as
copper in data tables.
Brass is basically an alloy of copper and about 10-45% zinc, and may also
have low (up to 3%) additions of tin, lead, aluminum, iron or manganese.
Note that manganese bronze is actually a brass.
Bronzes are alloys of copper and either aluminum, silicon and manganese,
or tin and phosphorous; and may also have nickel, iron, silver or other
additions. Manganese bronze is an exception. It actually is a brass, since
it contains zinc as a major alloying element in addition to copper.
6.1.4
Nickel and Nickel Alloys

These include Monel, nickel (99 + % purity), and other nickel alloys.
Monel includes nickel copper alloys with about 30% copper and low
percentage of other elements such as iron and carbon.
Nickel (99 + %) typically has 0 to 0.15% carbon.
Other nickel alloys include those in which nickel is the principle element
alloyed with various combinations of relatively high amounts of chromium
and/or molybdenum, also iron, copper and others. These would include
the Inconel and the Hastelloy alloys.
6.1.5
Solders
Soft solders include tin and lead in all proportions, and are used as jointing
material where appropriate.
6.1.6
Zinc
Zinc is generally used in the form of coatings for the prevention of

corrosion of steel exposed to the atmosphere and to water. It can also be alloyed for die casting
applications with aluminum, copper, magnesium and other elements.
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6.1.7
Other Metals and Alloys
This Standard does not generally address other metals such as cast irons,
cast alloys, magnesium, rare metals (beryllium, niobium, titanium, etc.) or the noble metals
(platinum, silver, gold, etc.)
6.1.8
Commonly Used Metals
The following are more commonly used examples of some of the alloys
used in packaged gas applications:
Applications
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Alloy Family
Alloy Designation
Specification
or UNS Number
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Carbon Steel
Low Alloy Steel
Low Alloy Steel
Low Alloy Steel
Low Alloy Steel
Low Alloy Steel
Low Alloy Steel
P235
36 Mn6
34 CrMo4
28 Mn6
Int. Mn. Steel
4130X
4134V
ISO/DIS 9328 Part 2

ISO 683 Part 1
ISO 683 Part 1
ISO 683 Part 1
DOT-3A/3AA
DOT-3AA
DOT-Special Permit
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
AA-2001
AA-5283
AA-6061
AA-6351
AA-7060
IAA
IAA
IAA/DOT 3AL
IAA/DOT 3AL
IAA
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders
Austenitic Stainless Steel

X7CrNil8-9(1)
X2CrNil8-10(2)
X2CrNiMo17-13(3)
304
304L
316
316L
ISO/DIS 9328 Part 5

ISO/DIS 9328 Part 5
ISO/DIS 9328 Part 5
ASTM UNS No. S30400
ASTM UNS No. S30403
ASTM UNS No. S30600
ASTM UNS No. S31603
Valve Components
Valve Components
Valve Components
Valve Components
Valve Components
Valve Components
Valve Components
Austenitic Stainless Steel See Above

Brass
Bronze (Aluminum)
Bronze (Nickel-Alum.)
Bronze (Silicon)
Copper (99.9%)
Copper (Beryllium)
See Above
Auxiliary Equipment
Auxiliary Equipment
Auxiliary Equipment
Auxiliary Equipment
Auxiliary Equipment
Auxiliary Equipment
Monel
Monel
Nickel (99.9%)
Nickel Alloys
Nickel Alloys
Nickel Alloys
ASTM UNS No. NO4400

ASTM UNS No. NO5500
ASTM UNS No. NO2200
ASTM UNS No. NO6600
ASTM UNS No. NO7718
ASTM UNS No. NO6002
Monel 400
K Monel
Nickel 200
Inconel 600
Inconel 718
Inconel X

The preceding listing only gives common examples and applications. It is
not totally comprehensive.
6.2
Nonmetallics
The following nonmetallic materials may be encountered in applications, such as

valve seats, packing, gaskets, O-ring seals, lubricants, tubing, etc., and are commonly grouped as:
Plastics.
Elastomers.
Fluid lubricants.
Many formulations, fillers, and reinforcements are possible. Variations in
compatibility may be found due to these variations. The nonmetallic groupings are briefly described
below.
6.2.1
Plastic Materials
Plastics are high polymers which have sufficient toughness and strength to
be useful in self-supporting (rigid or flexible) applications.
6.2.2
Elastomeric Materials
Elastomers (natural and synthetic rubbers) are polymers similar to plastic

materials and are distinguished largely by their extensibility and recovery.
6.2.3
Fluid Lubricants
Fluid lubricants, such as those used in valves to reduce friction and wear,
are only generically considered in the tables as hydrocarbon or fluorocarbon based fluids.
6.2.4
Commonly Used Nonmetallic Materials

The following nonmetallic materials are used in package gas applications.
Type
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Trade Name
Teflon/DuPont
Kynar/Autochem No. Am.
Nylon
Kel F/3M Corp.

Tefzel/DuPont
Lexan/GE
Symbol
PTFE
PVDF
PA
PP
PCTFE
PE-TFE
PVC
PC
Chemical Name
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Polyvinylidene Fluoride
Polyamide
Polypropylene
Polychlorotryfluoroethylene
Polyethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene
Polyvinyl Chloride
Polycarbonate
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Type
Elastomer
Elastomer
Elastomer
Elastomer
Elastomer
Elastomer
Elastomer
Lubricants
Lubricants
6.2.5
Trade Name
Butyl Rubber
Buna-N, Nitrile
Neoprene
Fluorocarbon Rubber
Kalrez/DuPont
Vitron/DuPont
Silicone Rubber
Nordel
Polyurethane Rubber
Symbol
IIR
NBR
CR
FKM
Chemical Name
Isobutylene-Isoprene co-polymer
Polybutadiene-Acrylonitrile co-polymer
Polychloroprene
Q (Si)
EPDM
(Au, Eu)
Hexafluoropropylene and Vinylidene

Fluoride co-polymer
Dimethyl Silicone/oxygen cross-links
Ethylene Propylene Rubber
Polyurethane (Isocyanate)
HC
FC
Hydrocarbon Base
Fluorocarbon Base
Remarks
These materials are mainly generic types. Within each material type, there
are variations in the properties of the materials due to polymer differences and formulations used by
manufacturers to modify physical and chemical properties of the material. The user of the material
should therefore, consult the manufacturer and if necessary, carry out tests before using the
material (for example, for critical services such as oxygen and other highly oxidizing gases).
Lubricants are often used in valves to reduce friction and wear in the
moving parts. For valves used for oxidizing gases, if lubrication is required and this lubricant is
not oxygen compatible, then the lubricated components shall not be in contact with the gas. Where
the listed lubricants are unsatisfactory for reasons other than violent reaction (F), a risk of
explosion/fire, they can be used safely and usually satisfactorily in applications which do not
normally involve contact with the gas, i.e., direct service. Such applications might include
lubrication of the valve actuating mechanism on the atmospheric side of the valve sealing system.
Where the listed lubricants are unsatisfactory for the reason of violent reaction (F), they cannot be
used safely in any part of the system that may be contacted by the gas, even under abnormal
conditions such as in the event of a failure of the gas sealing system, i.e., indirect service. Where
the listed lubricants cannot be used, it may be possible to locate suitable and safe alternatives (PTFE
or molybdenum disulfide). Suitability tests shall be carried out for the lubricant application prior
to its use. Refer to EM-5062 and/or consult with Praxair's Materials Engineering Laboratory to
determine if oxygen safety and suitability tests have been conducted.
The properties of plastics and elastomers depend on temperature. Low
temperature may cause hardening and embrittlement, whereas high temperatures may cause
softening of the material with the possibility of it flowing. Users of such materials should check to
ensure their suitability over the entire operating temperature range, normally considered to be
-50C to +65C.
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7.0
COMPATIBILITY CRITERIA
7.1
Metals Compatibility Criteria
The compatibility between a specific gas and a metal shall be considered for
package gas components such as cylinders, regulators, valves and auxiliary equipment can be
classified into five reaction categories:
Corrosion (the most frequent type of reaction and measure of compatibility).
Hydrogen embrittlement.
Generation of dangerous products or pressures through chemical reaction.
Violent reactions (such as ignition, combustion or explosion).
Low temperature embrittlement.
7.1.1
Corrosion
Many types of corrosion mechanisms can occur due to the presence of a

gas, and/or impurities in a component or system.
7.1.1.1
Dry Corrosion
Dry corrosion is the chemical attack by a dry gas on a material.

The result is a reduction of wall thickness. This type of corrosion is not very common, because the
rate of dry corrosion is very low at ambient temperature.
7.1.1.2
Wet Corrosion
Wet corrosion is the most common type of corrosion which

could occur in a gas system due to the presence of free water. It is therefore very important to
prevent any water ingress into gas cylinders or system components and/or to properly dry them
before filling. The most common sources of water ingress are:
By the user (suck-back when under vacuum, backfilling, or by air
entry, if empty and the valve is not closed).
During hydrostatic testing.
During filling.
In some cases it is very difficult to prevent any water ingress,
particularly when the gas is hygroscopic (Cl2 or HCl). In cases where the filler cannot guarantee
the dryness of gas and cylinder, a cylinder material which is compatible with the wet gas should be
used, even if the dry gas is not corrosive.
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There are different types of wet corrosion in alloys:
General corrosion, for example, by acid gases (CO2, SO2) or
oxidizing gases (O2, Cl2). Additionally, some gases, even inert
ones, when hydrolyzed could lead to the production of corrosive
products (SiH2Cl2).
Localized corrosion, for example, pitting corrosion by wet HCl in
aluminum alloys or stress corrosion cracking of highly stressed
steels by wet CO and CO2 mixtures.
Accelerated crack growth. Certain gases or mixtures may cause
an apparent reduction in fracture toughness or an acceleration in
fatigue crack growth rates. Such effects can only be determined
by tests.
7.1.1.3
Corrosion by Impurities
Gases which themselves are inert (noncorrosive) could cause

corrosion due to the presence of impurities. Contamination of gases could occur, during filling if
not properly purged, or if the initial product is not properly purified, or during use.
The most common impurities are:
Atmospheric air, with moisture and oxygen (for example in
liquefied ammonia).
Aggressive products contained in some gases, such as H2S in
natural gas.
Aggressive traces (acid, mercury, etc.) remaining from the
manufacturing process of some gases.
When the effects of these types of corrosion are expected to be
dangerous and the presence of these impurities cannot be prevented, then materials compatible with the
impurities shall be used.
7.1.2
Hydrogen Embrittlement
Embrittlement by dry gas can occur at ambient temperature in the case of

certain gases and under service conditions which stress the cylinder and/or other components. The
best known example of this type is the embrittlement caused by hydrogen gas.
There are hydrogen embrittlement phenomena which resemble stress
corrosion cracking and corrosion fatigue which could under a certain set of conditions lead to a
failure of gas cylinders containing hydrogen, hydrogen-mixtures, hydrogen bearing compounds or
gaseous hydrides, if the material of the gas cylinder is not appropriate.
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7.1.3
Generation of Dangerous Products or Pressures
In some cases reactions of a gas with metallic material can lead to the
generation of dangerous products. Examples to avoid are reaction of C2H2 with copper alloys
containing more than 70% copper (explosive copper acetylides may be formed), reaction of CH3Cl
with aluminum (spontaneously flammable methyl aluminum compounds may be formed), reaction
of ultra dry (100%) liquid ethanol with aluminum (aluminum ethoxide may be formed, liberating
hydrogen gas, and a sharp rise in pressure may result). Other liquid alcohols should not be stored
in aluminum for similar reasons, especially if heated.
7.1.4
Violent Reactions
In principle such types of gas and metallic materials reactions are not very
common at ambient temperatures, because high activation energies are necessary to initiate ignition.
In the case of some nonmetallic materials, this type of reaction can occur with some gases (O2, Cl2,
F2). In the case of metals, strong oxidizers can promulgate more severe reactions, should
activation conditions result in the initiation of a reaction.
7.1.5
Embrittlement at Low Temperature
In some cases, gases are purified or gas cylinders are filled by cooling the
gas cylinder with a cryogenic product (liquid nitrogen). In such cases materials presenting
adequate resistance to fracture at cryogenic temperature such as aluminum alloys and austenitic
stainless steels shall be used. Carbon and low alloyed steel shall not be used at cryogenic
temperatures. In some other cases cylinders are regularly filled with products that exhibit low
temperature (CO2). Materials used shall have adequate Charpy V-notch impact toughness
behavior at the minimum temperature in service. Available ASME and DOT rules shall be used as
guidelines to establish the acceptable Charpy V-notch impact toughness values for low
temperature application.
7.2
Nonmetallics (Plastics, Elastomers, Lubricants) Compatibility Criteria
Compatibility of gases with nonmetallic materials shall be considered for chemical

reactions and physical influences, which can be classified as follows:
Explosion and fire (oxidation and burning).
Weight loss (extraction, chemical attack).
Swelling (dimensional instability of material).
Change in mechanical properties (hardness, elasticity).
Other compatibility considerations (aging, permeation, temperatures, etc.).
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7.2.1
Explosion and Fire (Oxidation/Burning) (F)
Historically the preponderance of serious accidents from rapid oxidation

or violent combustion has been with oxygen at high pressure. Thorough investigation of all
materials and factors should be conducted with great care and consideration of all data before
designing or using equipment to handle oxygen or other strong oxidizers.
Compatibility depends mainly on the operating conditions (pressure,
temperature, gas velocity, particles, equipment design, and application). This risk particularly
should be considered with gases such as oxygen, fluorine, and chlorine. Most of the nonmetallic
materials can be ignited relatively easily when in contact with highly oxidizing gases.
The selection of a material for use with oxygen and/or an oxygen-enriched
atmosphere is primarily a matter of understanding the circumstances that cause the material to
react with oxygen. Most materials in contact with oxygen will not ignite without a source of
ignition energy. When an energy input rate, as converted to heat, is greater than the rate of heat
dissipation, and the resulting heat increase is continued for sufficient time, ignition and
combustion will occur. Thus, two things shall be considered, the material's ease of ignition and
the different energy sources that will produce a sufficient increase in the temperature of the
material.
These should be viewed in the context of the entire system design so that
the specific factors listed below will assume the proper relative significance. To summarize: it
depends on the application.
The specific factors to take into consideration are:
The properties of the materials which include the factors affecting its
ease of ignition and the conditions affecting potential resulting damage
(heat of reaction).
The operating conditions: pressure, temperature, oxygen concentrations
and oxygen state (gaseous or liquid), surface contamination.
The potential sources of ignition: friction, energy release from a second
material, heat of compression, heat from mass impact, heat from particle
impact, static electricity, electrical arc, resonance, internal flexing, etc.
Possible consequence: effects on the surroundings such as propagation
of fire.
Additional factors: Performance requirements, prior experience,
availability and cost.
The evaluation of compatibility of nonmetallic materials is more critical
than that of metallic materials which generally perform well when in contact with liquid or gaseous
oxygen, and/or other strong oxidizers.
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7.2.2
Weight Loss (W)

7.2.2.1
Extraction
Solvent extraction of plasticizers from elastomers can cause

shrinkage, especially in highly plasticized products. Some solvents, such as acetone used for
dissolved gases such as acetylene, can attack nonmetallic materials. Liquefied gases may act as
solvents.
7.2.2.2
Chemical Attack
Some nonmetallic materials can be chemically attacked by

gases. This attack can sometimes lead to the complete destruction of the material, such as the
chemical attack of silicone elastomer by ammonia.
7.2.3
Swelling (Dimensional Instability) of Material (D)
Elastomers are subject to swelling due to gas or liquid absorption. This can
lead to an unacceptable increase of dimensions (especially for O-rings) or to cracking due to sudden
out-gassing when the partial pressure is decreased, such as carbon dioxide and fluoroelastomers
(Viton, Fluorel). It is possible that appreciable swelling may be masked by extraction of plasticizers
and fillers. Other important effects such as changes in mechanical strength and hardness should
also be considered. Differences in the compounding and formation of a given elastomer may cause
significant differences in the swelling of the material. In this Standard, a swelling of more than
approximately 15% is marked U (unsatisfactory); a swelling less than this permits an S rating
(satisfactory) provided other risks are acceptable.
7.2.4
Change in Mechanical Properties (M)
Gases can lead to an unacceptable change of mechanical properties in some

nonmetallic materials. This can result, for example, in an increase in hardness or a decrease in
elasticity.
7.2.5
Other Compatibility Considerations

7.2.5.1
Normal Impurities in the Gas (N)

Some gases contain typical impurities which may not be
compatible with the candidate materials (e.g., acetone in
acetylene, H2S in natural gas).
7.2.5.2
Contamination of the Material (C)

Some materials become contaminated in toxic gas usage by
the toxic gas and become hazardous in themselves (during
maintenance of equipment).
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7.2.5.3
Release of Dangerous Products (D/P)

Many materials when subjected to extreme conditions (such as
elevated temperature) can release dangerous products. This
risk shall be considered in particular for breathing gases.
7.2.5.4
Aging (G)
Aging is a gradual change in the mechanical and physical
properties of the material due to the environment in which it is
used or stored. Many elastomer and plastic materials are
particularly subject to aging; some gases like oxygen can
accelerate the aging process, leading sometimes to brittleness.
7.2.5.5
Permeation (P)
The permeation of some gases (helium, hydrogen, carbon
dioxide) though nonmetallic material can be very high. For a
given material, permeation rate mainly depends on
temperature, pressure, thickness, and surface area of the
material in contact with the gas. Molecular weight and the
specific formulation of plasticizers and other activities may
cause a wide range of permeation rates for a particular type of
plastic. This risk shall be considered for the consequences to
the surroundings (toxicity, fire potential).
7.2.5.6
Embrittlement at Low Temperature (E)

Some materials become embrittled at low temperatures at the
lower end of a normal operating range (Fluorocarbons).
Temperatures in the refrigerant or cryogenic ranges affect a
great many materials and great caution should be exercised at
temperatures below -50C. This risk is to be considered in
particular when transfilling by cryopumping or similar
procedures, or for cylinders regularly filled at low temperatures
(CO2).
7.2.5.7
Low Resistance to Heat

Compared with common metals, plastics generally have low
resistance to heat and caution should be exercised when heating
components or systems (when drying cylinders, take precautions
to avoid valve seat damage). High temperatures may cause
softening with the possibility of flowing. Check for suitability.
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8.0
COMPATIBILITY DATA
8.1
General
The Compatibility Data Tables in Appendices A, Metals, B, Plastics, and C, Elastomers

and Lubricants, assist in evaluating the appropriate materials to use in handling various gases. It is
extremely important that all gas control equipment be compatible with the gas being passed through it.
The use of a device that is not compatible with the gas being used may damage the unit and cause a leak
that could result in property damage or personal injury. To reduce potentially dangerous situations,
always check for compatibility of materials before using any gases in your gas control equipment.
Combinations of gases are virtually unlimited, mixtures (except for Oxyfume and
Carboxide sterilizing gas mixtures) are not listed in the Compatibility Data Tables. Before using a gas
mixture or any gas not listed in the chart, contact the Praxair Specialty Products and Packaged Gases
Operations Technology Department, Tonawanda, NY.
These tables have been prepared for use with dry (anhydrous) gases at normal
operating temperature of 21C. Information may vary if different operating conditions exist. Systems
used in oxidizer gas service (oxygen or nitrous oxide) shall be cleaned for oxidizer service.
8.2
Directions for Use

Select table for either Metals, Plastics, or Elastomers and Lubricants.
Locate the gas of interest in the first column.
Find the symbol shown on the table under the material of interest for that gas.
Determine compatibility using the appropriate Keys to Material Compatibility.
8.3
Keys to Material Compatibility
The symbols used in the material Compatibility Data Tables indicate whether a
material is satisfactory (S), unsatisfactory (U), or conditionally acceptable for use with the intended
gas (various symbols).
Two keys to the material compatibility symbols exist. One key is for metals. The
other key is for nonmetallics and applies to both of the other tables.
8.3.1
Key to Materials Compatibility Data for Metals

Basic
Symbol
Meaning
Insufficient information.
Satisfactory for use with the intended gas.

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Symbol
U
Meaning
Unsatisfactory for use with the intended gas.
Conditional
Symbol
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Meaning
The sustained load cracking behavior of certain aluminum

cylinder alloys may limit their use in certain corrosive, flammable
and toxic services.
C1
Satisfactory with brass having a low (65-70% maximum) copper

content. Brass with higher copper is unacceptable due to
potential formation of acetylides.
C2
Ammonia may promote stress corrosion cracking if contaminated

with air. Certain ammonia grades may have water additions of up
to 0.2% to inhibit stress corrosion cracking.
C3
Generally unsatisfactory, except where specific use conditions

have proven acceptable.
C4
Due to hydrogen embrittlement concerns, the ultimate tensile

strength shall not exceed 950 MPa. A maximum tensile strength
in the range of 862 to 897 MPa is strongly recommended.
C5
Aluminum-halocarbon reactions have been known to occur.

Approach on a case-by-case basis.
C6
Gas mixtures containing both CO and CO2 may cause stress

corrosion cracking when condensed water is present.
Recommend maximum water content of 5-20 ppm. COS
mixtures containing CO2 may cause stress corrosion cracking.
C7
Satisfactory with brass except where acetylene or acetylides are

present.
C8
Nickel and certain nickel alloys may be subject to hydrogen

embrittlement. Approach on a case by case basis.
C9
Special bronze alloys such as aluminum bronzes have been used

in valve applications.
C10
May require limitations on materials depending upon impurity

level of natural gas, specifically H2S level. See NACE guidelines.
Symbol
8.3.2
Meaning
C11
Satisfactory below 6.9 MPa.
C12
These materials may be ignitable in oxygen enriched

environments. Successful usage upon considerations such as
oxygen purity, pressure, velocity, temperature, system cleanliness
and presence of potential ignition mechanisms. See relevant
Praxair Standards.
C13
Generally satisfactory; however certain aluminum brasses or

bronzes may be flammable in high pressure oxygen. See EN-6.
C14
Nickel carbonyl formation may occur. Metal loss noted in CO-H2

mixture under certain conditions.
C15
System must be thoroughly cleaned, degreased, dried and

passivated before being put into fluorine or highly reactive
fluorine bearing gases (ClF3, NF3, WF6). Materials must be
compatible with fluorine. See fluorine compatibility listings.
Key to Material Compatibility Data for Nonmetallics

(Plastics and/or Elastomers and Lubricants)
Basic
Symbol
Meaning
Satisfactory for use with intended gas.
Unsatisfactory for use with intended gas.
Insufficient data available to determine compatibility with the

intended gas.
All nonmetallics, even those though considered compatible, may

be ignitable in oxygen enriched environments or in other oxidizing
gases. Successful use depends upon oxygen purity, pressure,
temperature, cleanliness and elimination of ignition mechanisms.
System design is important. See ASTM G63 and relevant Praxair
Standards.
Conditional/supplemental
Symbol
F
Meaning
Compatibility risk due to explosion or fire hazard.
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Symbol
8.4
Meaning
Compatibility risk due to weight loss.
Compatibility risk due to dimensional change, swelling

enlargement.
Compatibility risk due to change in mechanical properties.
Compatibility risk due to normal impurities in gas.
Compatibility risk due to contamination of material by gas.
D/P
Compatibility risk due to release of dangerous products.
Compatibility risk due to gradual change in mechanical and

physical properties of material in environment (aging).
Compatibility risk due to permeation.
Compatibility risk due to low temperature embrittlement.
Compatibility varies depending upon specific compound used.

Consult vendor for information on specific applications.
System shall be thoroughly cleaned, degreased, dried and

passivated before being put into fluorine or highly reactive
fluorine bearing gases. (ClF3, NF3, WF6). Materials shall be
generally compatible with fluorine. See fluorine compatibility
listings.
Special Notes on Oxygen
As a consequence of its long term and widespread use, the compatibility of both
metallic and nonmetallic materials with oxygen and oxygen enriched atmospheres in both direct and
indirect service has been studied more thoroughly than other gases encountered in the packaged gas
business. A substantial data base therefore exists for this key industrial gas.
While criteria and compatibility information cited in Sections 7.0 and 8.0 and
Appendices A, B and C are very useful as brief summaries, the performance of materials in oxygen
and oxygen enriched environments may well depend upon the presence of various ignition
mechanisms and key oxygen parameters such as purity, pressure, temperature and diluent species.
Qualified technical personnel are, therefore, advised to review the supplemental references for
more in-depth information on oxygen compatibility issues if more in-depth knowledge is required.
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9.0
UTILIZATION AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPATIBILITY GUIDE

9.1
Implementation
The compatibility data summarized in this guide shall be utilized on a worldwide basis
in all Praxair International Regions that are involved in the packaged gas business. Each organization
should appoint at least one individual who shall be responsible for inputs to this Standard.
9.2
Exceptions
Perusal of this guide will show situations where there are multiple choices, an
absence of data, and in many cases warnings about potential or real material compatibility issues.
Exceptions to the guide shall be approved through use of the deviation form in PO-1. The results
shall be forwarded to the Specialty Products and Packaged Gases Operations Technology
Manager at the Praxair Technology Center, Tonawanda, New York.
9.3
Integration of New Data
There are numerous situations in the tables where insufficient data are noted.
However, this does not mean that somewhere in the world compatibility studies were not conducted
or successful applications exist of various material-environmental combinations which are not
reflected in this Standard. Information which should be incorporated in this guide to correct
current insufficient data listings should be forwarded to the Specialty Products and Packaged
Gases Operations Technology Manager at Tonawanda, New York.
Of particular concern is information regarding new material-environment
incompatibility data which could prevent serious incidents or material misapplication. Analysis of
service failures to identify or clarify potential material-environment incompatibility is encouraged.
9.4
Compatibility Guide Task Force
To provide for continuous development of this guide, a permanent Task Force with
the following membership has been established:
Specialty Products and Packaged Gases Operations Technology, Manager.
Specialty Products and Packaged Gases Operations Technology, designated
representative.
Materials Engineering Laboratory Manager.
Assigned delegates from all parts of Praxair.
Praxair International Regions should identify their delegates by letter to the Specialty
Products and Packaged Gases Operations Technology Manager at the Praxair Technology Center,
Tonawanda, New York.
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APPENDIX A
COMPATIBILITY DATA TABLE FOR METALS
Metals
DOT/UN (Common)
Name
Acetylene
Air
Ammonia
Argon
Arsine
Boron Trichloride
Boron Trifluoride
Bromotrifluoromethane
Chemical
Formula
C2H2
NH3
Ar
AsH3
BCl3
BF3
C2BrF3
(R13B1)
1,2-Butadiene
C4H6
1,3-Butadiene
C4H6
Butane
C4H10
1-Butene
C4H8
Trans-2-Butene
C4H8
Carbon Dioxide
CO2
Carbon Monoxide
CO
Carbon Tetrafluoride
CF4 (R-14)
Carbonyl Sulfide
COS
(Carboxide) 10% ETO, 90%
CO2
Chlorine
Cl2
Chlorodifluorobromotyethane CBrCIF2
(R13B1)
Chlorine Trifluoride
ClF3
1-Chloro-1,1-Difluoroethane C2H3ClF2
(R142-B)
Chlorodifluoromethane
CHClF2 (R22)
Chloropentafluoroethane
C2ClF5
(R-115)
Chlorotetrafluoroethane
C2HClF4
(R-124)
Chlorotrifluoroethane
C2H2ClF3
(R-133a)
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Alum- Car- Low Ferritic/ 303,

316, Copper Brass Bronze Monel Nickel Nickel Sol- Zinc
inum bon Alloy Marten- 304, 316L Cupro(99 + Alloys der
Steel Steel sitic
304L Auste- nickel
% NI)
Stn. Auste- nitic
Steel nitic
SS
SS
C
S
S
S
C
C2
S
S
C/C3 C4
U
S
C3 S
C5 S
S
S
C2
S
C4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
C4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U
S
U
S
S
S
S
S
C1
S
U
S
S
U
S
S
U
S
U
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
I
S
I
S
I
I
I
S
U
S
U
S
I
I
I
I
C
C
C
C
C
S
C
C5
C
I
S
S
S
S
S
C6
C6
S
C6
S
S
S
S
S
S
C6
C6
S
C6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
C7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
I
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
I
S
S
S
S
S
S
C14
S
S
I
S
S
S
S
S
S
C14
I
S
I
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
I
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
I
I
I
U
C5
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U
S
U
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
C3 U
S
I
U
C5
C15 C15 C15

S
S
S
C15
S
C15
S
C15
S
I
S
I
S
C15 C15 C15 U

S
S
S
S
U
I
C5
C5
C5
C5
Metals
DOT/UN (Common)
Name
Chemical
Formula
Chlorotrifluoroethylene

Steel Steel sitic
304L Auste- nickel
% NI)
Stn. Auste- nitic
Steel nitic
SS
SS
C2ClF3
(R-1113)
Chlorotrifluoromethane
CClF3 (R13)
Cyanogen (Dicyanogen)
C2H2
Cyclopropane
C3H6
Deuterium
D2
Diborane
B2H6
Dibromodifluoromethane
CBr2F2
(R-12B2)
Dibromotetrafluoromethane C2Br2F4
(R-114B2)
Dichlorodifluoromethane
CCl2F2 (R12)
Dichlorofluoromethane
CHCl2F (R21)
Dichlorosilane
H2SiCl2
1,2-Dichlorotetrafluoroethane C2Cl2F4
(R-114)
1,1-Difluoroethane
C2H4F2
(R-152a)
1,1-Difluoroethylene
C2H2F2
(R1132a)
Dimethylamine
C2H7N
Dimethyl Ether
C2H6O
Disilane
Si2H6
Ethane
C2H6
Ethylacetylene
C4H6
Ethylamine
C2H7N
Ethyl Chloride
C2H5Cl
Ethyl Fluoride
C2H5F
(R161)
Ethylene
C2H4
Ethylene Oxide
C2H4O
Fluorine
F2
C5
C5
C/C3 S
C
S
C
C4
C
C4
C5 S
S
S
C4
C4
S
S
S
C4
C4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
C3
S
S
S
S
C3
S
S
S
S
C3
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
C8
C8
S
S
S
C8
C8
S
U
I
U
U
S
I
S
S
I
I
C5
C5
C5
U
C5
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
I
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U
S
I
S
C5
C5
C
C
C
C
C
C
U
C5
S
S
C4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
C4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
C4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U
S
S
S
U
U
S
S
U
S
S
S
C1
U
S
S
U
S
S
S
U
U
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
I
S
U
S
I
I
I
S
U
S
I
S
U
U
I
I
C
C3
U
S
S
C3
C15
C4
S
S
S
S
C3
C15
S
S
S
S
S
C3
C15
S
S
S
S
C7
C3
C15
S
S
S
S
I
I
S
I
S
C15
S
S
S
S
I
S
C15
S
S
S
S
I
S
C15
S
S
S
S
I
U
S
I
U
C
S
C5
S
C3
C3
C15
C4
S
S
S
U
I
Germane
Helium
Hexafluoroethane
S
C3
C3C
15
C4
S
S
U
S
S
I
S
S
GeH4
He
C2F6
(R-116)
S
S
S
S
S
S
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Metals
DOT/UN (Common)
Name
Hexafluoropropylene
Hydrogen
Hydrogen Bromide
Hydrogen Chloride
Hydrogen Cyanide
Hydrogen Fluoride
Hydrogen Iodide
Hydrogen Sulfide
Isobutane
Isobutylene
Krypton
Methane
Methyl Acetylene
Methyl Bromide
Methyl Chloride
Methyl Fluoride
Methyl Mercaptan
Methyl Silane
Monomethylamine
Natural Gas
Neon
Nitric Oxide
Nitrogen
(Nitrogen Dioxide)
Dinitrogentetroxide
(Nitrogen Tetroxide)
Dinitrogentetroxide
Nitrogen Trifluoride
Nitrous Oxide
Octafluorobut-2-ene
Octafluorocyclobutane
Octafluoropropane
(Oxyfume Mixtures)
Oxygen
Ozone
n-Pentane (Isopentane)
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Chemical
Formula

Steel Steel sitic
304L Auste- nickel
% NI)
Stn. Auste- nitic
Steel nitic
SS
SS
C3F6 (R1216)
H2
HBr
HCl
HCN
HF
HI
H2S
C4H10
C4H8
Kr
CH4
C3H4
CH3Br
CH3Cl
CH3F (R41)
CH3SH
CH6Si
CH5N
Ne
NO
N2
NO2
C5
C
U
U
C
U
U
C
C
C
S
C
C
U
U
C5
C
C
C
C
S
C
S
C
C4
C4
C4
S
C4
C4
C4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
C4
C4
S
C10
S
S
S
S
C4
C4
C4
S
C4
C4
C4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
C4
C4
S
C10
S
S
S
S
C4
C4
C4
S
C4
C4
C4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
C4
C4
S
C10
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U
U
U
U
U
I
S
S
S
S
U
U
S
S
U
S
U
S
S
U
S
U
S
U
U
U
U
U
C3
S
S
S
S
C1
C3
S
S
S
S
U
S
S
U
S
U
S
C3
C9
C9
C9
C9
C9
S
S
S
S
U
U
I
S
S
S
U
S
S
U
S
U
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U
U
S
U
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
C8
S
S
S
S
S
C8
S
S
S
S
S
U
U
S
U
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
C8
S
S
S
S
S
C8
S
S
S
S
S
U
U
S
U
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
S
S
S
S
I
I
I
S
I
U
I
U
S
U
S
U
S
U
U
I
U
U
I
S
I
S
S
U
I
U
I
U
I
U
U
S
I
S
I
N2O4
NF3
N2O
C4F8
C4F8 (R318)
C3F8 (R218)
O2
O3
C5H12
U
C3
C5
C5
C15
S
S
S
C15
S
S
S
C15
S
S
S
C15
C11
S
S
C15
C11
S
S
C15
C3
S
S
C15
C3
S
S
C15
C3
S
S
C15
S
S
S
C15
S
S
S
C15
S
S
S
C15
S
I
S
C15
S
I
I
C5
C5
C12
I
C
S
C12
I
S
S
C12
I
S
S
C12
I
S
S
C12
S
S
S
C12
S
S
U
S
U
S
C7
S
U
S
I
S
U
S
I
S
S
S
I
S
S
S
I
S
S
S
I
S
I
S
I
S
I
S
Metals
DOT/UN (Common)
Name
Phosgene
Phosphine
Phosphorous Pentafluoride
Propadiene (Allene)
Propane
Propylene
Propylene Oxide
(Refrigerant Gases)
Silane
Silicon Tetrachloride
Silicon Tetrafluoride
Sulfur DIoxide
Sulfur Hexafluoride
Sulfur Tetrafluoride
Tetrafluoroethylene
Trichlorofluoromethane
Trichlorosilane
Trichlorotrifluoroethane
1,1,1-Trifluoroethane
Trifluoromethane
Trimethylamine
Tungsten hexafluoride
Vinyl Bromide
Vinyl Chloride
Vinyl Fluoride
Vinyl Methyl Ether
Xenon
Chemical
Formula

Steel Steel sitic
304L Auste- nickel
% NI)
Stn. Auste- nitic
Steel nitic
SS
SS
COCl2
U
PH3
C3
PF5
I
C3H4
C
C3H8
C
C3H6
C
C3H6O
C3
See DOT/UN
Names
SiH4
C3
SiCl4
C3
SiF4
C3
SO2
C3
SF6
S
SF4
C3
C2F4 (RC5
1114)
CCl3F (R- C5
11)
HSiCl3
U
C2Cl3F3
C5
(R-113)
C4H3F3
C5
(R-143a)
CHF3 (R37) C5
C3H9N
C3
WF6
U
C2H3Br
U
(R-1140B1)
C2H3Cl
U
(R-1140)
C2H3F
U
(R-1141)
C3H6O
C3
Xe
S
S
C4
I
S
S
S
C3
S
C4
I
S
S
S
C3
I
C4
I
S
S
S
I
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U
I
I
U
S
S
U
C3
S
I
S
S
S
S
I
I
I
I
S
S
I
S
S
S
S
S
S
I
I
I
I
S
S
S
I
I
I
I
S
S
S
I
U
U
I
I
S
S
I
U
U
I
I
S
S
I
C4
S
S
S
S
S
S
C4
S
S
S
S
S
S
C4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
I
S
U
S
S
S
S
C3
S
C3
S
S
S
I
I
I
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
I
U
U
U
S
U
S
I
I
I
U
I
I
I
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
I
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U
S
I
I
S
S
C15
S
S
S
C15
S
S
S
C15
S
S
S
C15
S
S
S
C15
S
S
U
I
U
S
U
I
C1
S
U
I
I
S
S
C15
S
S
S
C15
S
S
S
C15
S
S
I
U
U
I
U
U
I
C1
C1
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U
S
S
S
I
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U
S
I
S
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APPENDIX B
COMPATIBILITY DATA FOR PLASTICS
Plastics
DOT/UN (Common)
Name
Chemical
Formula
PTFE PCTFE PVDF

(Teflon) (Generic) (Kynar)
PA
PP
PCTFE PE-TFE
(Poly- (Polypro- (KEL-F) (Tefzel)
amide) pylene)
(Nylon)
PVC
Polycarbonate
Acetylene
C2H2
S-W
Air
Ammonia
NH3
U-GW S
Argon
Ar
Arsine
AsH3
Boron Trichloride
BCl3
U-W
Boron Trifluoride
BF3
U-W
C2BrF3 (R-13B1)
S-D
S-DW I
1,2-Butadiene
C4H6
1,3-Butadiene
C4H6
Butane
C4H10
1-Butene
C4H8
Trans-2-Butene
C4H8
Carbon Dioxide
CO2
Carbon Monoxide
CO
CF4 (R-14)
S-D
Carbonyl Sulfide
COS

CO2
Chlorine
U-F
U-F
Chlorodifluorobromomethane CBrCIF2 (R-12B1)
S-D
ClF3
S-FZ
S-FZ
S-FZ
S-FZ
1-Chloro-1,1-Difluoroethane
C2H3ClF2 (R-142B) S
CHClF2 (R-22)
S-P
S-D
S-D
C2ClF5 (R-115)
S-D
S-P
C2HClF4 (R-124)
C2H2ClF3(R-133a) S
C2ClF3 (R-1113)
CClF3 (R-13)
S-D
C2H2
Cyclopropane
C3H6
Page 28 of 34
Cl2
Plastics
DOT/UN (Common)
Name
Chemical
Formula
PTFE PCTFE PVDF

PA
PP
PCTFE PE-TFE
amide) pylene)
(Nylon)
PVC
Polycarbonate
Deuterium
D2
S-P
S-D
S-P
Diborane
B2H6
CBr2F2 (R-12B2)
S-P
S-D
Dibromotetrafluoromethane
C2Br2F4 (R-114B2) S
S-D
CCl2F2 (R-12)
S-P
S-D
CHCl2F (R-21)
S-D
S-P
Dichlorosilane
H2SiCl2
U-W
1,2-Dichlorotetrafluoroethane C2Cl2F4 (R-114)
S-D
1,1-Difluoroethane
C2H4F2 (R-152a)
S-D
C2H2F2(R-1132a)
S-D
Dimethylamine
C2H7N
U-GW I
Dimethyl Ether
C2H6O
Disilane
Si2H6
Ethane
C2H6
Ethylacetylene
C4H6
Ethylamine
C2H7N
U-W
Ethyl Chloride
C2H5Cl
S-D
Ethyl Fluoride
C2H5F (R-161)
S-D
S-D
Ethylene
C2H4
Ethylene Oxide
C2H4O
Fluorine
F2
S-F
U-F
U-F
U-F
U-F
S-F
S-F
U-F
S-F
Germane
GeH4
Helium
He
Hexafluoroethane
C2F6(R-116)
S-DW S
Hexafluoropropylene
C3F6 (R-1216)
S-D
Hydrogen
H2
S-P
S-P
Hydrogen Bromide
HBr
U-W
Hydrogen Chloride
HCl
U-W
Hydrogen Cyanide
HCN
U-W
Hydrogen Fluoride
HF
U-W
Hydrogen Iodide
HI
Hydrogen Sulfide
H2S
Isobutane
C4H10
Isobutylene
C4H8
Krypton
Kr
Page 29 of 34
Plastics
DOT/UN (Common)
Name
Chemical
Formula
PTFE PCTFE PVDF

PA
PP
PCTFE PE-TFE
amide) pylene)
(Nylon)
PVC
Polycarbonate
Methane
CH4
Methyl Acetylene
C3H4
S-W
Methyl Bromide
CH3Br
Methyl Chloride
CH3Cl
Methyl Fluoride
CH3F (R-41)
S-D
Methyl Mercaptan
CH3SH
Methyl Silane
CH6Si
(Mono)methylamine
CH5N
U-GW S
Natural Gas
Neon
Ne
Nitric Oxide
NO
U-FW U-F
Nitrogen
N2
(Nitrogen Dioxide)
Dinitrogentetroxide
NO2
U-F
U-F
U-F
(Nitrogen Tetroxide)
Dinitrogentetroxide
N2O4
S-P
NF3
S-Z
S-Z
S-Z
S-Z
Nitrous Oxide
N2O
O-F
U-F
Octafluorobut-2-ene
C4F8
S-D
C4F8 (R-318)
S-D
Octafluoropropane
(Perfluoropropane)
C3F8 (R-218)
S-D
(Oxyfume Mixtures)
Oxygen
O2
O-S
O-S
Ozone
O3
C5H12
Phosgene
COCl2
U-W
Phosphine
PH3
U-G
PF5
Propadiene (Allene)
C3H4
S-W
Propane
C3H8
Propylene
C3H6
Propylene Oxide
C3H6O
(Refrigerant Gases)
See DOT/UN Names
Silane
SiH4
Page 30 of 34
Plastics
DOT/UN (Common)
Name
Chemical
Formula
PTFE PCTFE PVDF

PA
PP
PCTFE PE-TFE
amide) pylene)
(Nylon)
PVC
Polycarbonate
SiCl4
U-W
SiF4
U-W
Sulfur Dioxide
SO2
U-W
Sulfur Hexafluoride
SF6
SF4
Tetrafluoroethylene
C2F4 (R-1114)
CCl3F (R-11)
Trichlorosilane
HSiCl3
U-W
C2Cl3F3 (R-113)
S-D
S-W
C4H3F3 (R-143a)
S-D
Trifluoromethane
CHF3 (R37)
S-DW S
Trimethylamine
C3H9N
U-G
U-GW U-W
WF6
S-Z
S-Z
S-Z
S-Z
S-Z
Vinyl Bromide
C2H3Br (R-1140B1) S
S-D
Vinyl Chloride
C2H3Cl (R-1140)
S-D
Vinyl Fluoride
C2H3F (R-1141)
S-D
Vinyl Methyl Ether
C3H6O
Xenon
Xe
Page 31 of 34

APPENDIX C
COMPATIBILITY DATA FOR ELASTOMERS AND LUBRICANTS
Elastomers
DOT/UN (Common)
Name
Chemical
Formula
Acetylene
C2H2
Air
Ammonia
NH3
Argon
Ar
Arsine
AsH3
Boron Trichloride
BCl3
Boron Trifluoride
BF3
C2BrF3 (R-13B1)
1,2-Butadiene
C4H6
1,3-Butadiene
C4H6
Butane
C4H10
1-Butene
C4H8
Trans-2-Butene
C4H8
Carbon Dioxide
CO2
Carbon Monoxide
CO
CF4 (R-14)
Carbonyl Sulfide
COS
CO2
Chlorine
Cl2
Chlorodifluorobromomethane CBrCIF2 (R-12B1)
ClF3
1-Chloro-1,1-Difluoroethane C2H3ClF2 (R-142B)
CHClF2 (R-22)
C2ClF5 (R-115)
C2HClF4 (R-124)
C2H2ClF3(R-133a)
C2ClF3 (R-1113)
CClF3 (R-13)
Cyclopropane
C3H6
C2H2
Deuterium
D2
Diborane
B2H6
CBr2F2 (R-12B2)
Dibromotetrafluoromethane C2Br2F4 (R-114B2)
CCl2F2 (R-12)
CHCl2F (R-21)
Dichlorosilane
H2SiCl2
Page 32 of 34
Lubricants
IR
NBR
CR
(Butyl (Nitrile (NeoRubber) Rubber) prene)
(Buna N)
S
U-WN U-WN
S
S
S
S
S-W
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U-W
U-W
U-W
U
U-W
U-W
S-D
S-D
S-D
U-DM U-DW U-DM
U-M
U-DM U-DM
U-D
S
S
U-D
S
U-D
U-DM S
U-D
U-D
U-DW U-DW
S-G
S
U-D
S
S
S
U-W
U-W
U-W
U
I
U
FKM
Q
EPDM
(Viton) (Silicone (Nordel)
Rubber)
(Si)
U-WN U-WN S
S
S
S
U-W
U-W
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U-W
U-W
S
U-W
U-W
U-D
U
I
S
U-DM U-DM
S
S-PM U-DM
S
U-DM U-DM
S
U-DM U-DM
S
U-DM U-DW
U-DW S-P
S-DW
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U-W
U
I
I
AU, EU FKM
HC
Polyur- (Kalrex) Hydroethane
carbon
Lubr.
U-WN S
U-WN
S
S
S
I
X
U-W
S
S
S
U
S
U-CD
I
X
U-W
I
X
U-W
I
I
S-W
I
I
U-W
U
S
U-DW
S
S
U
S
S
U-W
S
S
U-W
S
S
S
S
S
S
I
I
U-W
I
I
U-C
U
X
I
FC
Fluorocarbon
Lubr.
U-WN
S
S
S
U-CD
S
S
S-W
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U-C
I
U-F
I
U-F
I
S-D
S
I
I
I
S
U-D
U-DW
S
S
I
U-D
U-D
U-D
U-W
S
S
U-F
U
U
S
I
I
I
S
S
S
S
S
S
U-D
S-D
U-D
S
U
I
U-F
S
U
S
I
S
S
S
I
I
S
I
I
I
S
S
I
S
S-W
U-F
I
U
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
S
U-C
S
U-C
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-C
U-F
U-D
U-F
S
U
S
I
I
I
S
S
U-DW
S
S
I
U-D
U-D
U-D
I
U-F
S
U-F
S
S-D
S
I
I
I
S-D
U-D
U
S
S
S
S-D
S
U-D
U-W
U-W
I
U-F
I
U-D
I
I
I
I
S-D
U-D
S
S-P
S
I
U-D
U-DP
U-D
S
U-F
I
U-F
I
S
S
I
I
I
S
U-D
U-DW
S
S
I
U-D
U-D
U-D
U-W
S
I
U-F
X
X
X
I
X
X
X
I
I
S
I
I
I
X
X
S
U-F
U-W
U-F
I
U
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-C
S
U-C
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-C
Elastomers
DOT/UN (Common)
Name
1,2-Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
1,1-Difluoroethane
Dimethylamine
Dimethyl Ether
Disilane
Ethane
Ethylacetylene
Ethylamine
Ethyl Chloride
Ethyl Fluoride
Ethylene
Ethylene Oxide
Fluorine
Germane
Helium
Hexafluoroethane
Hexafluoropropylene
Hydrogen
Hydrogen Bromide
Hydrogen Chloride
Hydrogen Cyanide
Hydrogen Fluoride
Hydrogen Iodide
Hydrogen Sulfide
Isobutane
Isobutylene
Krypton
Methane
Methyl Acetylene
Methyl Bromide
Methyl Chloride
Methyl Fluoride
Methyl Mercaptan
Methyl Silane
Monomethylamine
Natural Gas
Neon
Nitric Oxide
Nitrogen
Nitrogen Dioxide
Nitrogen Tetroxide
Chemical
Formula
C2Cl2F4 (R-114)
C2H4F2 (R-152a)
C2H2F2(R-1132a)
C2H7N
C2H6O
Si2H6
C2H6
C4H6
C2H7N
C2H5Cl
C2H5F (R-161)
C2H4
C2H4O
F2
GeH4
He
C2F6(R-116)
Cy3F6 (R-1216)
H2
HBr
HCl
HCN
HF
HI
H2S
C4H10
C4H8
Kr
CH4
Cy3H4
CH3Br
CH3Cl
CH3F (R-41)
CH3SH
CH6Si
CH5N
Ne
NO
N2
NO2
N2O4
NF3
IR
NBR
CR
(Buna N)
S-D
S
S
S-D
S
S
I
I
I
S
S-W
U-W
I
S
U-D
S
I
S
U-D
S
U-D
I
I
S
S
S-W
U-W
S
S
S
I
I
I
S
S
S
U-DW U-DW U-DW
U-F
U-F
U-F
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
I
I
I
S
S
S
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
S-W
U-W
U-W
U-D
S
S
U-DM S
U-D
I
I
I
U-D
S
S
S
I
I
U-D
U-D
U-D
U-D
U-D
U-D
I
I
S
U-W
U-W
U-W
S
I
S
S
S-W
S-W
I
S
S
S
S
S
U-FW U-FW U-FW
S
S
S
U-F
U-F
U-F
U-F
U-F
U-F
I
I
I
FKM
Q
EPDM
Rubber)
(Si)
S-D
U-D
S
U-D
I
S
U-D
I
I
U-W
U-W
S
S
I
S
S
I
S
S
U-DW U-D
S
I
I
U-W
U-W
S
S
U-DW S
I
I
I
S
I
I
U-DW U-DW U-DW
S-F
U-F
U-F
S
S
S
S
S-P
S
S
S
I
I
I
I
S
S-P
I
S
U-W
S
S
U-W
S
S
U-W
S
S
U-W
S
S
U-W
S
U-W
U-W
U-W
S
U-DW U-DW
S
U-DM U-DM
I
I
I
S
U
U-D
I
I
I
S
I
U-D
S
U-D
U-D
S
I
I
U-W
S
S
S
I
S
S-W
S-W
S
S
I
I
S
S
S
S
U-F
O-FW
S
S
S
U-F
U-F
U-F
U-F
U-F
U-F
I
I
I
Lubricants
AU, EU FKM
HC
FC
Polyur- (Kalrex) Hydro- Fluoroethane
carbon carbon
Lubr.
Lubr.
S
X
U-W
U-W
S
X
U-W
U-W
S
X
U-W
U-W
I
I
U-W
U-W
I
S
U-W
U-W
I
I
U-C
U-C
S
S
S
S
U
S
I
I
I
I
U-W
S
U
S
U-W
U-W
I
I
U-W
U-W
I
S
S
S
U
X
U-W
U
U-F
U-F
U-F
U-F
I
I
U-CD/P U-CD/P
S
S
S
S
S
X
U-W
U-W
I
I
U-W
U-W
S
S
S
S
I
I
U-C
U-C
U
S
U-C
U-C
I
I
U-C
U-C
I
I
U-C
U-C
I
I
U-C
U-C
S
S
U-C
U-C
S
S
U-W
S
I
S
S
S
I
I
I
I
S
S
S
S
I
I
U-WI S
I
I
U-W
U-W
U
S
U-W
U-W
I
I
U-W
U-W
S
S
U-C
U-C
I
I
U-C
U-C
I
I
U-W
U-W
S
S
I
I
S
S
S
S
I
S
U-FC U-C
S
S
S
S
U
X
U-FC U-C
U
X
U-FC U-C
I
I
U-W
S
Page 33 of 34
Elastomers
DOT/UN (Common)
Name
Nitrous Oxide
Octafluorobut-2-ene
Octafluoropropane
(Perfluoro-prane)
(Oxyfume Mixtures)
Oxygen
Ozone
Phosgene
Phosphine
Propadiene (Allene)
Propane
Propylene
Propylene Oxide
(Refrigerant Gases)
Silane
Sulfur Dioxide
Sulfur Hexafluoride
Tetrafluoroethylene
Trichlorosilane
Trifluoromethane
Trimethylamine
Vinyl Bromide
Vinyl Chloride
Vinyl Fluoride
Vinyl Methyl Ether
Xenon
Page 34 of 34
Chemical
Formula
N2O
C4F8
C4F8 (R-318)
C3F8 (R-218)
O2
O3
C5H12
COCl2
PH3
PF5
C3H4
C3H8
C3H6
C3H6O
See DOT/UN Names
SiH4
SiCl4
SiF4
SO2
SF6
SF4
C2F4 (R-1114)
CCl3F (R-11)
HSiCl3
C2Cl3F3 (R-113)
C4H3F3 (R-143a)
CHF3 (R37)
C3H9N
WF6
C2H3Br (R-1140B1)
C2H3Cl (R-1140)
C2H3F (R-1141)
C3H6O
Xe
Lubricants
IR
NBR
CR
(Buna N)
U-FD U-FD U-FD
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
FKM
Q
EPDM
Rubber)
(Si)
O-S
S
U-FD
S-D
I
S
S-D
I
S
S
S-D
S
AU, EU FKM
HC
Polyur- (Kalrex) Hydroethane
carbon
Lubr.
U-F
X
U-F
I
I
U-W
S
X
U-W
I
I
U-W
FC
Fluorocarbon
Lubr.
S
U-W
U-W
U-W
I
O
U
I
U-W
S
I
S
U-D
U-D
U-DW
U
O
U
S
U-W
S
S
S
S
U-D
U-DW
U
O
U
S
U-W
S
S
I
U-D
U-D
U-DW
U
O-S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
U-DW
I
O
U
I
U-W
S
I
I
U-DM
U-D
U-DW
I
O
U
I
S
S
I
I
U-DM
U-D
U-DW
U
O
U
S
I
S
S
S
I
U
U-DW
X
O-S
I
S
I
U
S
S
I
S
X
I
O
U
I
U-C
U-CD
I
U-WN
U-W
U-W
U-W
I
O-S
I
I
U-C
U-CD
I
S
S
S
U-W
S
U-W
U-W
I
S
S
S
I
U-W
U-D
I
S
S
U-W
I
I
I
I
S
S
U-W
U-W
U-W
S
S
S
S
U-W
S-D
I
S
S-W
U-W
I
I
I
I
S
S
U-W
U-W
U-W
S
S
S
U
U-W
S-D
I
S
U-W
U-W
I
I
I
I
S
S
S
S
U-W
S
S
S
S
S
S-D
S
S
U-W
I
S
S
S
I
S
I
U-W
U-W
U-W
S
S
U-D
I
U-W
U-D
I
S
U-W
U-W
I
S-D
I
I
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
I
S
U-D
I
S
S
S-Z
I
I
I
I
S
I
I
S
S
S
S
I
U
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
S
I
X
X
S
X
X
I
X
X
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
X
S
U-C
U-C
U-C
U-C
S
S
S-W
S-W
U-C
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-W
U-C
U-W
U-W
U-W
I
S
U-C
U-C
U-C
U-C
S
S
S-W
S-W
U-C
U-W
U-W
S
U-A
U-C
U-W
U-W
U-W
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PRAXAIR STANDARD

MATERIALS COMPATIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS

Applicable References _________________________________________ 3

Definitions and Terminology ____________________________________ 6

NOTE: ITALIC PORTIONS OF THIS TEXT ARE

Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)

Utilization and Development of Compatibility Guide _________________

Appendix A Compatibility Data Table for Metals ______________________________ 24

Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)

A significant component of Praxair's worldwide industrial gas business is packaged gases.

ASME Code Certification and National Board Registration of Pressure

Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)

Design Requirements for Oxygen Compression and Delivery Systems

Maximum Allowable Velocities of Gaseous Oxygen in Piping and Piping

EN-16 Praxair Technology Center Policy Regarding Application of the

Praxair Standards Program

PO-23 Certification of Nonmetallic Materials for Oxygen Service

Plant Design Safety

Additional Standards and Reference Material

Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)

Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)

DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY

2.2 (Nonflammable Gas)

2.1 (Flammable Gas)

2.1 or 2.3 (*)

2.2 or 2.3 (*)

2.1 (Flammable Gas)

2.3 (Poisonous Gas)

*2.3 Poisonous gas if inhalation hazard (i.e., if LC50 5,000 ppm)

Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)

Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)

Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

Alloyed aluminum generally contains a low percentage of alloying elements

Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)

Copper and Copper-Bearing Alloys

Nickel and Nickel Alloys

Zinc is generally used in the form of coatings for the prevention of

Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)

Other Metals and Alloys

Commonly Used Metals

ISO/DIS 9328 Part 2

Austenitic Stainless Steel

ISO/DIS 9328 Part 5

Austenitic Stainless Steel See Above

ASTM UNS No. NO4400

Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)

The following nonmetallic materials may be encountered in applications, such as

Elastomers (natural and synthetic rubbers) are polymers similar to plastic

Commonly Used Nonmetallic Materials

Kel F/3M Corp.

Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)

Hexafluoropropylene and Vinylidene

Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)

Metals Compatibility Criteria

Many types of corrosion mechanisms can occur due to the presence of a

Dry corrosion is the chemical attack by a dry gas on a material.

Wet corrosion is the most common type of corrosion which

Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)

Gases which themselves are inert (noncorrosive) could cause

Embrittlement by dry gas can occur at ambient temperature in the case of

Praxair Standard EN-55 (Iss. 1/31/94)

Generation of Dangerous Products or Pressures

Embrittlement at Low Temperature

Nonmetallics (Plastics, Elastomers, Lubricants) Compatibility Criteria