What Chemicals are Compatible with Polypropylene?
- In general, polypropylene is chemically less resistant than polyethylene
- Polypropylene offers good resistance to non-oxidizing acids and bases, fats and most organic solvents
- At elevated temperature, polypropylene can be dissolved in nonpolar solvents such as xylene, tetralin and decalin.
- The melting point of polypropylene is 160°C / 320°F)
- Low temperature threshold: polypropylene becomes brittle below 0°C
- NOT compatible with strong oxidants
Please Note: The information in this chart has been supplied by reputable sources and is to be used ONLY as a guide in selecting equipment for appropriate chemical compatibility. ALWAYS test your equipment under the specific conditions of your application before permanent installation.
Ratings of chemical behavior listed in this chart apply at a 48-hr exposure period. We have no knowledge of possible effects beyond this period. We do not warrant (neither express nor implied) that the information in this chart is accurate or complete or that any material is suitable for any purpose.
| Chemical | Compatibility |
| Acetaldehyde | A1-Excellent |
| Acetamide | A1-Excellent |
| Acetate Solvent | B1-Good |
| Acetic Acid | B-Good |
| Acetic Acid 20% | A-Excellent |
| Acetic Acid 80% | A-Excellent |
| Acetic Acid, Glacial | A1-Excellent |
| Acetic Anhydride | B1-Good |
| Acetone | A-Excellent |
| Acetyl Bromide | N/A |
| Acetyl Chloride (dry) | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetylene | A1-Excellent |
| Acrylonitrile | A1-Excellent |
| Adipic Acid | B2-Good |
| Alcohols: Amyl | B1-Good |
| Alcohols: Benzyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Butyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Diacetone | B2-Good |
| Alcohols: Ethyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Hexyl | N/A |
| Alcohols: Isobutyl | A1-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Isopropyl | A2-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Methyl | A2-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Octyl | N/A |
| Alcohols: Propyl | A-Excellent |
| Aluminum Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Aluminum Chloride 20% | A-Excellent |
| Aluminum Fluoride | A-Excellent |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | A-Excellent |
| Aluminum Nitrate | A2-Excellent |
| Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 10% | A-Excellent |
| Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 100% | A-Excellent |
| Aluminum Sulfate | A-Excellent |
| Alums | A-Excellent |
| Amines | B2-Good |
| Ammonia 10% | A2-Excellent |
| Ammonia Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Ammonia, anhydrous | A-Excellent |
| Ammonia, liquid | A2-Excellent |
| Ammonium Acetate | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Bifluoride | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Carbonate | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Caseinate | N/A |
| Ammonium Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Hydroxide | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Oxalate | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Persulfate | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Phosphate, Tribasic | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Sulfate | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Sulfite | A2-Excellent |
| Ammonium Thiosulfate | N/A |
| Amyl Acetate | B1-Good |
| Amyl Alcohol | B1-Good |
| Amyl Chloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Aniline | A1-Excellent |
| Aniline Hydrochloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Antifreeze | D-Severe Effect |
| Antimony Trichloride | A-Excellent |
| Aqua Regia (80% HCl, 20% HNO3) | B1-Good |
| Arochlor 1248 | D-Severe Effect |
| Aromatic Hydrocarbons | D-Severe Effect |
| Arsenic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Arsenic Salts | N/A |
| Asphalt | B1-Good |
| Barium Carbonate | A-Excellent |
| Barium Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Barium Cyanide | D-Severe Effect |
| Barium Hydroxide | B-Good |
| Barium Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Barium Sulfate | B1-Good |
| Barium Sulfide | B-Good |
| Beer | A1-Excellent |
| Beet Sugar Liquids | A1-Excellent |
| Benzaldehyde | D-Severe Effect |
| Benzene | D-Severe Effect |
| Benzene Sulfonic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Benzoic Acid | B1-Good |
| Benzol | B-Good |
| Benzonitrile | N/A |
| Benzyl Chloride | C1-Fair |
| Bleaching Liquors | A1-Excellent |
| Borax (Sodium Borate) | B-Good |
| Boric Acid | A-Excellent |
| Brewery Slop | N/A |
| Bromine | D-Severe Effect |
| Butadiene | C-Fair |
| Butane | A1-Excellent |
| Butanol (Butyl Alcohol) | A1-Excellent |
| Butter | N/A |
| Buttermilk | A1-Excellent |
| Butyl Amine | B1-Good |
| Butyl Ether | D-Severe Effect |
| Butyl Phthalate | B2-Good |
| Butylacetate | B1-Good |
| Butylene | N/A |
| Butyric Acid | B1-Good |
| Calcium Bisulfate | N/A |
| Calcium Bisulfide | A-Excellent |
| Calcium Bisulfite | A-Excellent |
| Calcium Carbonate | A-Excellent |
| Calcium Chlorate | N/A |
| Calcium Chloride | A2-Excellent |
| Calcium Hydroxide | A2-Excellent |
| Calcium Hypochlorite | A1-Excellent |
| Calcium Nitrate | A2-Excellent |
| Calcium Oxide | A-Excellent |
| Calcium Sulfate | A-Excellent |
| Calgon | A-Excellent |
| Cane Juice | C1-Fair |
| Carbolic Acid (Phenol) | B-Good |
| Carbon Bisulfide | D-Severe Effect |
| Carbon Dioxide (dry) | A2-Excellent |
| Carbon Dioxide (wet) | A2-Excellent |
| Carbon Disulfide | D-Severe Effect |
| Carbon Monoxide | A-Excellent |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Carbon Tetrachloride (dry) | D-Severe Effect |
| Carbon Tetrachloride (wet) | D-Severe Effect |
| Carbonated Water | B-Good |
| Carbonic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Catsup | A-Excellent |
| Chloric Acid | N/A |
| Chlorinated Glue | N/A |
| Chlorine (dry) | D-Severe Effect |
| Chlorine Water | D-Severe Effect |
| Chlorine, Anhydrous Liquid | D-Severe Effect |
| Chloroacetic Acid | C1-Fair |
| Chlorobenzene (Mono) | C1-Fair |
| Chlorobromomethane | A-Excellent |
| Chloroform | C1-Fair |
| Chlorosulfonic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Chocolate Syrup | A2-Excellent |
| Chromic Acid 10% | D-Severe Effect |
| Chromic Acid 30% | D-Severe Effect |
| Chromic Acid 5% | D-Severe Effect |
| Chromic Acid 50% | D-Severe Effect |
| Chromium Salts | N/A |
| Cider | A-Excellent |
| Citric Acid | A-Excellent |
| Citric Oils | A-Excellent |
| Clorox (Bleach) | A-Excellent |
| Coffee | A-Excellent |
| Copper Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Copper Cyanide | A-Excellent |
| Copper Fluoborate | N/A |
| Copper Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Copper Sulfate>5% | A-Excellent |
| Copper Sulfate 5% | A-Excellent |
| Cream | A-Excellent |
| Cresols | D-Severe Effect |
| Cresylic Acid | A1-Excellent |
| Cupric Acid | A2-Excellent |
| Cyanic Acid | N/A |
| Cyclohexane | D-Severe Effect |
| Cyclohexanone | D-Severe Effect |
| Detergents | A-Excellent |
| Diacetone Alcohol | A1-Excellent |
| Dichlorobenzene | C1-Fair |
| Dichloroethane | D-Severe Effect |
| Diesel Fuel | A1-Excellent |
| Diethyl Ether | A1-Excellent |
| Diethylamine | A1-Excellent |
| Diethylene Glycol | A2-Excellent |
| Dimethyl Aniline | D-Severe Effect |
| Dimethyl Formamide | A-Excellent |
| Diphenyl | D-Severe Effect |
| Diphenyl Oxide | D-Severe Effect |
| Dyes | N/A |
| Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate) | A-Excellent |
| Ethane | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethanol | A-Excellent |
| Ethanolamine | D-Severe Effect |
| Ether | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethyl Acetate | A1-Excellent |
| Ethyl Benzoate | B1-Good |
| Ethyl Chloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethyl Ether | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethyl Sulfate | N/A |
| Ethylene Bromide | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethylene Chloride | C1-Fair |
| Ethylene Chlorohydrin | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethylene Diamine | N/A |
| Ethylene Dichloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethylene Glycol | A-Excellent |
| Ethylene Oxide | D-Severe Effect |
| Fatty Acids | A-Excellent |
| Ferric Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Ferric Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Ferric Sulfate | A-Excellent |
| Ferrous Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Ferrous Sulfate | A-Excellent |
| Fluoboric Acid | A-Excellent |
| Fluorine | D-Severe Effect |
| Fluosilicic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Formaldehyde 100% | C-Fair |
| Formaldehyde 40% | A-Excellent |
| Formic Acid | A1-Excellent |
| Freon 113 | D-Severe Effect |
| Freon 12 | A2-Excellent |
| Freon 22 | B-Good |
| Freon TF | D-Severe Effect |
| Freonr 11 | A-Excellent |
| Fruit Juice | B-Good |
| Fuel Oils | A-Excellent |
| Furan Resin | D-Severe Effect |
| Furfural | D-Severe Effect |
| Gallic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Gasoline (high-aromatic) | A-Excellent |
| Gasoline, leaded, ref. | B-Good |
| Gasoline, unleaded | C1-Fair |
| Gelatin | A-Excellent |
| Glucose | A-Excellent |
| Glue, P.V.A. | N/A |
| Glycerin | A-Excellent |
| Glycolic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Gold Monocyanide | N/A |
| Grape Juice | N/A |
| Grease | N/A |
| Heptane | C2-Fair |
| Hexane | B1-Good |
| Honey | A-Excellent |
| Hydraulic Oil (Petro) | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrazine | C-Fair |
| Hydrobromic Acid 100% | C1-Fair |
| Hydrobromic Acid 20% | A2-Excellent |
| Hydrochloric Acid 100% | C-Fair |
| Hydrochloric Acid 20% | B2-Good |
| Hydrochloric Acid 37% | C-Fair |
| Hydrochloric Acid, Dry Gas | B-Good |
| Hydrocyanic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Hydrocyanic Acid (Gas 10%) | A-Excellent |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 100% | C1-Fair |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 20% | A2-Excellent |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 50% | A2-Excellent |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 75% | C1-Fair |
| Hydrofluosilicic Acid 100% | A-Excellent |
| Hydrofluosilicic Acid 20% | A-Excellent |
| Hydrogen Gas | A-Excellent |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 10% | A-Excellent |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 100% | B1-Good |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 30% | B1-Good |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 50% | B1-Good |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (aqua) | A1-Excellent |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (dry) | A1-Excellent |
| Hydroquinone | A-Excellent |
| Hydroxyacetic Acid 70% | N/A |
| Ink | N/A |
| Iodine | C-Fair |
| Iodine (in alcohol) | N/A |
| Iodoform | N/A |
| Isooctane | A2-Excellent |
| Isopropyl Acetate | B1-Good |
| Isopropyl Ether | B-Good |
| Isotane | D-Severe Effect |
| Jet Fuel (JP3, JP4, JP5) | A1-Excellent |
| Kerosene | B-Good |
| Ketones | C-Fair |
| Lacquer Thinners | D-Severe Effect |
| Lacquers | D-Severe Effect |
| Lactic Acid | B-Good |
| Lard | B1-Good |
| Latex | A2-Excellent |
| Lead Acetate | A1-Excellent |
| Lead Nitrate | A2-Excellent |
| Lead Sulfamate | A2-Excellent |
| Ligroin | A2-Excellent |
| Lime | N/A |
| Linoleic Acid | B1-Good |
| Lithium Chloride | A2-Excellent |
| Lithium Hydroxide | N/A |
| Lubricants | A1-Excellent |
| Lye: Ca(OH)2 Calcium Hydroxide | A2-Excellent |
| Lye: KOH Potassium Hydroxide | A-Excellent |
| Lye: NaOH Sodium Hydroxide | A-Excellent |
| Magnesium Bisulfate | A2-Excellent |
| Magnesium Carbonate | A-Excellent |
| Magnesium Chloride | A2-Excellent |
| Magnesium Hydroxide | A-Excellent |
| Magnesium Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Magnesium Oxide | N/A |
| Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salts) | A-Excellent |
| Maleic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Maleic Anhydride | D-Severe Effect |
| Malic Acid | A1-Excellent |
| Manganese Sulfate | N/A |
| Mash | N/A |
| Mayonnaise | N/A |
| Melamine | A-Excellent |
| Mercuric Chloride (dilute) | B-Good |
| Mercuric Cyanide | B-Good |
| Mercurous Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Mercury | B-Good |
| Methane | A-Excellent |
| Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) | A2-Excellent |
| Methyl Acetate | D-Severe Effect |
| Methyl Acetone | N/A |
| Methyl Acrylate | D-Severe Effect |
| Methyl Alcohol 10% | A2-Excellent |
| Methyl Bromide | C-Fair |
| Methyl Butyl Ketone | D-Severe Effect |
| Methyl Cellosolve | B-Good |
| Methyl Chloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Methyl Dichloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone | B-Good |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide | N/A |
| Methyl Isobutyl Ketone | A-Excellent |
| Methyl Isopropyl Ketone | N/A |
| Methyl Methacrylate | D-Severe Effect |
| Methylamine | A2-Excellent |
| Methylene Chloride | B1-Good |
| Milk | B-Good |
| Mineral Spirits | B-Good |
| Molasses | B-Good |
| Monochloroacetic acid | N/A |
| Monoethanolamine | B-Good |
| Morpholine | B2-Good |
| Motor oil | A1-Excellent |
| Mustard | A-Excellent |
| Naphtha | B-Good |
| Naphthalene | B-Good |
| Natural Gas | A-Excellent |
| Nickel Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Nickel Nitrate | A2-Excellent |
| Nickel Sulfate | A-Excellent |
| Nitrating Acid (<15% HNO3) | C-Fair |
| Nitrating Acid (>15% H2SO4) | C-Fair |
| Nitrating Acid (S1% Acid) | C-Fair |
| Nitrating Acid (S15% H2SO4) | C-Fair |
| Nitric Acid (20%) | A2-Excellent |
| Nitric Acid (50%) | B-Good |
| Nitric Acid (5-10%) | A-Excellent |
| Nitric Acid (Concentrated) | D-Severe Effect |
| Nitrobenzene | B1-Good |
| Nitrogen Fertilizer | N/A |
| Nitromethane | B2-Good |
| Nitrous Acid | A-Excellent |
| Nitrous Oxide | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Aniline | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Anise | N/A |
| Oils: Bay | N/A |
| Oils: Bone | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Castor | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Cinnamon | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Citric | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Clove | N/A |
| Oils: Coconut | A1-Excellent |
| Oils: Cod Liver | A1-Excellent |
| Oils: Corn | A2-Excellent |
| Oils: Cottonseed | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Creosote | C-Fair |
| Oils: Diesel Fuel Oil (20, 30, 40, 50) | A1-Excellent |
| Oils: Fuel Oil (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) | B-Good |
| Oils: Ginger | N/A |
| Oils: Hydraulic Oil (Petro) | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Lemon | N/A |
| Oils: Linseed | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Mineral | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Olive | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Orange | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Palm | N/A |
| Oils: Peanut | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Peppermint | N/A |
| Oils: Pine | B-Good |
| Oils: Rapeseed | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Rosin | A2-Excellent |
| Oils: Sesame Seed | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Silicone | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Soybean | A1-Excellent |
| Oils: Sperm (whale) | N/A |
| Oils: Tanning | N/A |
| Oils: Transformer | B-Good |
| Oils: Turbine | B1-Good |
| Oleic Acid | B1-Good |
| Oleum 100% | D-Severe Effect |
| Oleum 25% | D-Severe Effect |
| Oxalic Acid (cold) | A2-Excellent |
| Ozone | B-Good |
| Palmitic Acid | B1-Good |
| Paraffin | A1-Excellent |
| Pentane | D-Severe Effect |
| Perchloric Acid | C-Fair |
| Perchloroethylene | D-Severe Effect |
| Petrolatum | D-Severe Effect |
| Petroleum | B1-Good |
| Phenol (10%) | B1-Good |
| Phenol (Carbolic Acid) | B-Good |
| Phosphoric Acid (>40%) | A2-Excellent |
| Phosphoric Acid (crude) | B2-Good |
| Phosphoric Acid (molten) | D-Severe Effect |
| Phosphoric Acid (S40%) | A2-Excellent |
| Phosphoric Acid Anhydride | A-Excellent |
| Phosphorus | A-Excellent |
| Phosphorus Trichloride | N/A |
| Photographic Developer | A-Excellent |
| Photographic Solutions | A2-Excellent |
| Phthalic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Phthalic Anhydride | D-Severe Effect |
| Picric Acid | B1-Good |
| Plating Solutions, Antimony Plating 130°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, Arsenic Plating 110°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Brass): High-Speed Brass Bath 110°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Brass): Regular Brass Bath 100°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Bronze): Cu-Cd Bronze Bath R.T. | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Bronze): Cu-Sn Bronze Bath 160°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Bronze): Cu-Zn Bronze Bath 100°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Cadmium): Cyanide Bath 90°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Cadmium): Fluoborate Bath 100°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Barrel Chrome Bath 95°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Black Chrome Bath 115°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Chromic-Sulfuric Bath 130°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Fluoride Bath 130°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Fluosilicate Bath 95°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Acid): Copper Fluoborate Bath 120°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Acid): Copper Sulfate Bath R.T. | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Cyanide): Copper Strike Bath 120°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Cyanide): High-Speed Bath 180°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Cyanide): Rochelle Salt Bath 150°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Misc): Copper (Electroless) | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Misc): Copper Pyrophosphate | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Gold): Acid 75°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Gold): Cyanide 150°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Gold): Neutral 75°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, Indium Sulfamate Plating R.T. | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Ferrous Am Sulfate Bath 150°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Ferrous Chloride Bath 190°F | C-Fair |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Ferrous Sulfate Bath 150°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Fluoborate Bath 145°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Sulfamate 140°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Sulfate-Chloride Bath 160°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, Lead Fluoborate Plating | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): Electroless 200°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): Fluoborate 100-170°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): High-Chloride 130-160°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): Sulfamate 100-140°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): Watts Type 115-160°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Rhodium) 120°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, (Silver) 80-120°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, Tin-Fluoborate Plating 100°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, Tin-Lead Plating 100°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Zinc): Acid Chloride 140°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Zinc): Acid Fluoborate Bath R.T. | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Zinc): Acid Sulfate Bath 150°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Zinc): Alkaline Cyanide Bath R.T. | A-Excellent |
| Potash (Potassium Carbonate) | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Bicarbonate | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Bromide | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Chlorate | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Chromate | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Cyanide Solutions | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Dichromate | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Ferricyanide | A2-Excellent |
| Potassium Ferrocyanide | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Hypochlorite | N/A |
| Potassium Iodide | A2-Excellent |
| Potassium Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Oxalate | N/A |
| Potassium Permanganate | A1-Excellent |
| Potassium Sulfate | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Sulfide | A-Excellent |
| Propane (liquefied) | A-Excellent |
| Propylene | N/A |
| Propylene Glycol | A2-Excellent |
| Pyridine | A2-Excellent |
| Pyrogallic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Resorcinal | A2-Excellent |
| Rosins | A2-Excellent |
| Rum | A-Excellent |
| Rust Inhibitors | A-Excellent |
| Salad Dressings | A-Excellent |
| Salicylic Acid | A1-Excellent |
| Salt Brine (NaCl saturated) | A-Excellent |
| Sea Water | A-Excellent |
| Shellac (Bleached) | A-Excellent |
| Shellac (Orange) | A-Excellent |
| Silicone | A-Excellent |
| Silver Bromide | N/A |
| Silver Nitrate | A1-Excellent |
| Soap Solutions | A-Excellent |
| Soda Ash (see Sodium Carbonate) | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Acetate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Aluminate | N/A |
| Sodium Benzoate | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Bisulfate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Bisulfite | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Borate (Borax) | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Bromide | N/A |
| Sodium Carbonate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Chlorate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Chromate | N/A |
| Sodium Cyanide | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Ferrocyanide | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Fluoride | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Hydrosulfite | N/A |
| Sodium Hydroxide (20%) | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Hydroxide (50%) | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Hydroxide (80%) | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Hypochlorite (<20%) | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Hypochlorite (100%) | B-Good |
| Sodium Hyposulfate | N/A |
| Sodium Metaphosphate | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Metasilicate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Perborate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Peroxide | B-Good |
| Sodium Polyphosphate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Silicate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Sulfate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Sulfide | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Sulfite | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Tetraborate | N/A |
| Sodium Thiosulfate (hypo) | A2-Excellent |
| Sorghum | N/A |
| Soy Sauce | N/A |
| Stannic Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Stannic Fluoborate | N/A |
| Stannous Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Starch | A2-Excellent |
| Stearic Acid | A2-Excellent |
| Stoddard Solvent | C-Fair |
| Styrene | N/A |
| Sugar (Liquids) | A-Excellent |
| Sulfate (Liquors) | A-Excellent |
| Sulfur Chloride | C1-Fair |
| Sulfur Dioxide | A1-Excellent |
| Sulfur Dioxide (dry) | A1-Excellent |
| Sulfur Hexafluoride | N/A |
| Sulfur Trioxide | C-Fair |
| Sulfur Trioxide (dry) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sulfuric Acid (<10%) | A2-Excellent |
| Sulfuric Acid (10-75%) | A1-Excellent |
| Sulfuric Acid (75-100%) | C1-Fair |
| Sulfuric Acid (cold concentrated) | A2-Excellent |
| Sulfuric Acid (hot concentrated) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sulfurous Acid | A-Excellent |
| Sulfuryl Chloride | N/A |
| Tallow | A2-Excellent |
| Tannic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Tanning Liquors | A1-Excellent |
| Tartaric Acid | A-Excellent |
| Tetrachloroethane | C-Fair |
| Tetrachloroethylene | D-Severe Effect |
| Tetrahydrofuran | C2-Fair |
| Tin Salts | A-Excellent |
| Toluene (Toluol) | C1-Fair |
| Tomato Juice | A-Excellent |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Trichloroethane | C-Fair |
| Trichloroethylene | C1-Fair |
| Trichloropropane | N/A |
| Tricresylphosphate | A1-Excellent |
| Triethylamine | D-Severe Effect |
| Trisodium Phosphate | A-Excellent |
| Turpentine | D-Severe Effect |
| Urea | A-Excellent |
| Uric Acid | N/A |
| Urine | A-Excellent |
| Varnish | A-Excellent |
| Vegetable Juice | N/A |
| Vinegar | A-Excellent |
| Vinyl Acetate | B1-Good |
| Vinyl Chloride | N/A |
| Water, Acid, Mine | A-Excellent |
| Water, Deionized | A2-Excellent |
| Water, Distilled | A-Excellent |
| Water, Fresh | A-Excellent |
| Water, Salt | A-Excellent |
| Weed Killers | N/A |
| Whey | N/A |
| Whiskey & Wines | A-Excellent |
| White Liquor (Pulp Mill) | A1-Excellent |
| White Water (Paper Mill) | A-Excellent |
| Xylene | B-Good |
| Zinc Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Zinc Hydrosulfite | N/A |
| Zinc Sulfate | A-Excellent |
Explanation of Footnotes
1. Satisfactory to 72°F (22°C)
2. Satisfactory to 120°F (48°C)
Ratings: Chemical Effect
A = Excellent.
B = Good, Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration
C = Fair, Moderate Effect, not recommended for continuous use. Softening, loss of strength, or swelling may occur.
D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use.
N/A = Information not available.
CAUTION: Variations in chemical behavior during handling due to factors such as temperature, pressure, and concentrations can cause equipment to fail, even though it passed an initial test.
C - Fair