Acetal Chemical Compatibility
Acetal (Polyoxymethylene) Chemical Compatibility Chart: Check the chemical compatibility of Acetal and Delrin® with various chemicals, solvents, alcohols and other products.
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 | A-Excellent |
| Acetamide | A-Excellent |
| Acetate Solvent | N/A |
| Acetic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetic Acid 20% | C-Fair |
| Acetic Acid 80% | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetic Acid, Glacial | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetic Anhydride | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetone | A-Excellent |
| Acetyl Bromide | N/A |
| Acetyl Chloride (dry) | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetylene | A-Excellent |
| Acrylonitrile | N/A |
| Adipic Acid | N/A |
| Alcohols: Amyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Benzyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Butyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Diacetone | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Ethyl | A1-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Hexyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Isobutyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Isopropyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Methyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Octyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Propyl | A-Excellent |
| Aluminum Chloride | N/A |
| Aluminum Chloride 20% | C-Fair |
| Aluminum Fluoride | C-Fair |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | A-Excellent |
| Aluminum Nitrate | B1-Good |
| Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 10% | C-Fair |
| Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 100% | C-Fair |
| Aluminum Sulfate | B1-Good |
| Alums | N/A |
| Amines | D-Severe Effect |
| Ammonia 10% | D-Severe Effect |
| Ammonia Nitrate | C-Fair |
| Ammonia, anhydrous | D-Severe Effect |
| Ammonia, liquid | D-Severe Effect |
| Ammonium Acetate | N/A |
| Ammonium Bifluoride | D-Severe Effect |
| Ammonium Carbonate | D-Severe Effect |
| Ammonium Caseinate | D-Severe Effect |
| Ammonium Chloride | B-Good |
| Ammonium Hydroxide | C-Fair |
| Ammonium Nitrate | A2-Excellent |
| Ammonium Oxalate | B-Good |
| Ammonium Persulfate | D-Severe Effect |
| Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic | B2-Good |
| Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic | B-Good |
| Ammonium Phosphate, Tribasic | B-Good |
| Ammonium Sulfate | B1-Good |
| Ammonium Sulfite | D-Severe Effect |
| Ammonium Thiosulfate | B-Good |
| Amyl Acetate | B1-Good |
| Amyl Alcohol | A-Excellent |
| Amyl Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Aniline | A1-Excellent |
| Aniline Hydrochloride | N/A |
| Antifreeze | D-Severe Effect |
| Antimony Trichloride | N/A |
| Aqua Regia (80% HCl, 20% HNO3) | D-Severe Effect |
| Arochlor 1248 | N/A |
| Aromatic Hydrocarbons | A-Excellent |
| Arsenic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Arsenic Salts | N/A |
| Asphalt | B2-Good |
| Barium Carbonate | A-Excellent |
| Barium Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Barium Cyanide | B-Good |
| Barium Hydroxide | D-Severe Effect |
| Barium Nitrate | B2-Good |
| Barium Sulfate | B2-Good |
| Barium Sulfide | A-Excellent |
| Beer | A1-Excellent |
| Beet Sugar Liquids | B-Good |
| Benzaldehyde | A-Excellent |
| Benzene | A1-Excellent |
| Benzene Sulfonic Acid | N/A |
| Benzoic Acid | B-Good |
| Benzol | A-Excellent |
| Benzonitrile | N/A |
| Benzyl Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Bleaching Liquors | N/A |
| Borax (Sodium Borate) | B-Good |
| Boric Acid | A-Excellent |
| Brewery Slop | B-Good |
| Bromine | D-Severe Effect |
| Butadiene | A-Excellent |
| Butane | A-Excellent |
| Butanol (Butyl Alcohol) | A-Excellent |
| Butter | A-Excellent |
| Buttermilk | A-Excellent |
| Butyl Amine | C1-Fair |
| Butyl Ether | D-Severe Effect |
| Butyl Phthalate | N/A |
| Butylacetate | A-Excellent |
| Butylene | A-Excellent |
| Butyric Acid | A-Excellent |
| Calcium Bisulfate | N/A |
| Calcium Bisulfide | D-Severe Effect |
| Calcium Bisulfite | D-Severe Effect |
| Calcium Carbonate | A-Excellent |
| Calcium Chlorate | A-Excellent |
| Calcium Chloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Calcium Hydroxide | D-Severe Effect |
| Calcium Hypochlorite | D-Severe Effect |
| Calcium Nitrate | D-Severe Effect |
| Calcium Oxide | A-Excellent |
| Calcium Sulfate | D-Severe Effect |
| Calgon | A-Excellent |
| Cane Juice | A-Excellent |
| Carbolic Acid (Phenol) | D-Severe Effect |
| Carbon Bisulfide | A-Excellent |
| Carbon Dioxide (dry) | A-Excellent |
| Carbon Dioxide (wet) | A-Excellent |
| Carbon Disulfide | A1-Excellent |
| Carbon Monoxide | A-Excellent |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | B1-Good |
| Carbon Tetrachloride (dry) | N/A |
| Carbon Tetrachloride (wet) | A1-Excellent |
| Carbonated Water | A-Excellent |
| Carbonic Acid | B1-Good |
| Catsup | B-Good |
| Chloric Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Chlorinated Glue | D-Severe Effect |
| Chlorine (dry) | D-Severe Effect |
| Chlorine Water | D-Severe Effect |
| Chlorine, Anhydrous Liquid | A1-Excellent |
| Chloroacetic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Chlorobenzene (Mono) | D-Severe Effect |
| Chlorobromomethane | N/A |
| Chloroform | A-Excellent |
| Chlorosulfonic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Chocolate Syrup | A-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 | B1-Good |
| Citric Oils | B-Good |
| Cloroxr (Bleach) | D-Severe Effect |
| Coffee | A-Excellent |
| Copper Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Copper Cyanide | A-Excellent |
| Copper Fluoborate | B-Good |
| Copper Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Copper Sulfate>5% | D-Severe Effect |
| Copper Sulfate 5% | D-Severe Effect |
| Cream | A-Excellent |
| Cresols | D-Severe Effect |
| Cresylic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Cupric Acid | N/A |
| Cyanic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Cyclohexane | A1-Excellent |
| Cyclohexanone | A-Excellent |
| Detergents | A1-Excellent |
| Diacetone Alcohol | N/A |
| Dichlorobenzene | N/A |
| Dichloroethane | A1-Excellent |
| Diesel Fuel | A-Excellent |
| Diethyl Ether | N/A |
| Diethylamine | B-Good |
| Diethylene Glycol | A1-Excellent |
| Dimethyl Aniline | D-Severe Effect |
| Dimethyl Formamide | D-Severe Effect |
| Diphenyl | N/A |
| Diphenyl Oxide | D-Severe Effect |
| Dyes | C-Fair |
| Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate) | B-Good |
| Ethane | A1-Excellent |
| Ethanol | A1-Excellent |
| Ethanolamine | D-Severe Effect |
| Ether | A1-Excellent |
| Ethyl Acetate | A-Excellent |
| Ethyl Benzoate | N/A |
| Ethyl Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Ethyl Ether | A1-Excellent |
| Ethyl Sulfate | N/A |
| Ethylene Bromide | N/A |
| Ethylene Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Ethylene Chlorohydrin | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethylene Diamine | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethylene Dichloride | B1-Good |
| Ethylene Glycol | B-Good |
| Ethylene Oxide | D-Severe Effect |
| Fatty Acids | A-Excellent |
| Ferric Chloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Ferric Nitrate | D-Severe Effect |
| Ferric Sulfate | D-Severe Effect |
| Ferrous Chloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Ferrous Sulfate | D-Severe Effect |
| Fluoboric Acid | A1-Excellent |
| Fluorine | D-Severe Effect |
| Fluosilicic Acid | A1-Excellent |
| Formaldehyde 100% | A-Excellent |
| Formaldehyde 40% | A2-Excellent |
| Formic Acid | A2-Excellent |
| Freon 113 | A-Excellent |
| Freon 12 | B-Good |
| Freon 22 | A-Excellent |
| Freon TF | A-Excellent |
| Freonr 11 | D-Severe Effect |
| Fruit Juice | D-Severe Effect |
| Fuel Oils | A-Excellent |
| Furan Resin | D-Severe Effect |
| Furfural | A-Excellent |
| Gallic Acid | N/A |
| Gasoline (high-aromatic) | B-Good |
| Gasoline, leaded, ref. | A-Excellent |
| Gasoline, unleaded | A-Excellent |
| Gelatin | B-Good |
| Glucose | A-Excellent |
| Glue, P.V.A. | A-Excellent |
| Glycerin | A-Excellent |
| Glycolic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Gold Monocyanide | A-Excellent |
| Grape Juice | A-Excellent |
| Grease | D-Severe Effect |
| Heptane | A-Excellent |
| Hexane | A-Excellent |
| Honey | A-Excellent |
| Hydraulic Oil (Petro) | B-Good |
| Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) | N/A |
| Hydrazine | B-Good |
| Hydrobromic Acid 100% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrobromic Acid 20% | C-Fair |
| Hydrochloric Acid 100% | C-Fair |
| Hydrochloric Acid 20% | C-Fair |
| Hydrochloric Acid 37% | C-Fair |
| Hydrochloric Acid, Dry Gas | N/A |
| Hydrocyanic Acid | B-Good |
| Hydrocyanic Acid (Gas 10%) | C-Fair |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 100% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 20% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 50% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 75% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrofluosilicic Acid 100% | A-Excellent |
| Hydrofluosilicic Acid 20% | B-Good |
| Hydrogen Gas | N/A |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 10% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 100% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 30% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 50% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (aqua) | C-Fair |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (dry) | N/A |
| Hydroquinone | A-Excellent |
| Hydroxyacetic Acid 70% | A-Excellent |
| Ink | B-Good |
| Iodine | D-Severe Effect |
| Iodine (in alcohol) | D-Severe Effect |
| Iodoform | N/A |
| Isooctane | N/A |
| Isopropyl Acetate | D-Severe Effect |
| Isopropyl Ether | D-Severe Effect |
| Isotane | N/A |
| Jet Fuel (JP3, JP4, JP5) | A1-Excellent |
| Kerosene | A2-Excellent |
| Ketones | D-Severe Effect |
| Lacquer Thinners | D-Severe Effect |
| Lacquers | D-Severe Effect |
| Lactic Acid | B-Good |
| Lard | A-Excellent |
| Latex | B-Good |
| Lead Acetate | B-Good |
| Lead Nitrate | N/A |
| Lead Sulfamate | A-Excellent |
| Ligroin | B-Good |
| Lime | B-Good |
| Linoleic Acid | B-Good |
| Lithium Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Lithium Hydroxide | N/A |
| Lubricants | A-Excellent |
| Lye: Ca(OH)2 Calcium Hydroxide | D-Severe Effect |
| Lye: KOH Potassium Hydroxide | A-Excellent |
| Lye: NaOH Sodium Hydroxide | C-Fair |
| Magnesium Bisulfate | N/A |
| Magnesium Carbonate | A-Excellent |
| Magnesium Chloride | B1-Good |
| Magnesium Hydroxide | A-Excellent |
| Magnesium Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Magnesium Oxide | A-Excellent |
| Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salts) | B-Good |
| Maleic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Maleic Anhydride | D-Severe Effect |
| Malic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Manganese Sulfate | A1-Excellent |
| Mash | A-Excellent |
| Mayonnaise | A-Excellent |
| Melamine | A-Excellent |
| Mercuric Chloride (dilute) | B-Good |
| Mercuric Cyanide | N/A |
| Mercurous Nitrate | N/A |
| Mercury | A-Excellent |
| Methane | A-Excellent |
| Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) | A-Excellent |
| Methyl Acetate | B-Good |
| Methyl Acetone | D-Severe Effect |
| Methyl Acrylate | B-Good |
| Methyl Alcohol 10% | A-Excellent |
| Methyl Bromide | D-Severe Effect |
| Methyl Butyl Ketone | D-Severe Effect |
| Methyl Cellosolve | D-Severe Effect |
| Methyl Chloride | B-Good |
| Methyl Dichloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone | C-Fair |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide | N/A |
| Methyl Isobutyl Ketone | N/A |
| Methyl Isopropyl Ketone | N/A |
| Methyl Methacrylate | D-Severe Effect |
| Methylamine | D-Severe Effect |
| Methylene Chloride | B-Good |
| Milk | A-Excellent |
| Mineral Spirits | A-Excellent |
| Molasses | A-Excellent |
| Monochloroacetic acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Monoethanolamine | D-Severe Effect |
| Morpholine | N/A |
| Motor oil | B-Good |
| Mustard | C-Fair |
| Naphtha | A1-Excellent |
| Naphthalene | A1-Excellent |
| Natural Gas | B-Good |
| Nickel Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Nickel Nitrate | N/A |
| Nickel Sulfate | A-Excellent |
| Nitrating Acid (<15% HNO3) | N/A |
| Nitrating Acid (>15% H2SO4) | D-Severe Effect |
| Nitrating Acid (S1% Acid) | N/A |
| Nitrating Acid (S15% H2SO4) | N/A |
| Nitric Acid (20%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Nitric Acid (50%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Nitric Acid (5-10%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Nitric Acid (Concentrated) | D-Severe Effect |
| Nitrobenzene | C-Fair |
| Nitrogen Fertilizer | N/A |
| Nitromethane | A-Excellent |
| Nitrous Acid | N/A |
| Nitrous Oxide | N/A |
| Oils: Aniline | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Anise | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Bay | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Bone | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Castor | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Cinnamon | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Citric | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Clove | N/A |
| Oils: Coconut | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Cod Liver | B-Good |
| Oils: Corn | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Cottonseed | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Creosote | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50) | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Fuel (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Ginger | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Hydraulic Oil (Petro) | B-Good |
| Oils: Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) | N/A |
| Oils: Lemon | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Linseed | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Mineral | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Olive | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Orange | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Palm | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Peanut | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Peppermint | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Pine | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Rapeseed | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Rosin | N/A |
| Oils: Sesame Seed | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Silicone | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Soybean | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Sperm (whale) | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Tanning | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Transformer | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Turbine | A-Excellent |
| Oleic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Oleum 100% | D-Severe Effect |
| Oleum 25% | D-Severe Effect |
| Oxalic Acid (cold) | B-Good |
| Ozone | C-Fair |
| Palmitic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Paraffin | A-Excellent |
| Pentane | B-Good |
| Perchloric Acid | C-Fair |
| Perchloroethylene | B-Good |
| Petrolatum | B-Good |
| Petroleum | B-Good |
| Phenol (10%) | B-Good |
| Phenol (Carbolic Acid) | D-Severe Effect |
| Phosphoric Acid (>40%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Phosphoric Acid (crude) | D-Severe Effect |
| Phosphoric Acid (molten) | D-Severe Effect |
| Phosphoric Acid (S40%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Phosphoric Acid Anhydride | D-Severe Effect |
| Phosphorus | B-Good |
| Phosphorus Trichloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Photographic Developer | D-Severe Effect |
| Photographic Solutions | D-Severe Effect |
| Phthalic Acid | C-Fair |
| Phthalic Anhydride | C-Fair |
| Picric Acid | A-Excellent |
| 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 | B-Good |
| 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 | C-Fair |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Barrel Chrome Bath 95°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Black Chrome Bath 115°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Chromic-Sulfuric Bath 130°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Fluoride Bath 130°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Fluosilicate Bath 95°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Acid): Copper Fluoborate Bath 120°F | C-Fair |
| 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 | B-Good |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Cyanide): Rochelle Salt Bath 150°F | B-Good |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Misc): Copper (Electroless) | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions, Copper Plating (Misc): Copper Pyrophosphate | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Gold): Acid 75°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Gold): Cyanide 150°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Gold): Neutral 75°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, Indium Sulfamate Plating R.T. | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Ferrous Am Sulfate Bath 150°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Ferrous Chloride Bath 190°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Ferrous Sulfate Bath 150°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Fluoborate Bath 145°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Sulfamate 140°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Sulfate-Chloride Bath 160°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, Lead Fluoborate Plating | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): Electroless 200°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): Fluoborate 100-170°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): High-Chloride 130-160°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): Sulfamate 100-140°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): Watts Type 115-160°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Rhodium) 120°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, (Silver) 80-120°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, Tin-Fluoborate Plating 100°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, Tin-Lead Plating 100°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Zinc): Acid Chloride 140°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Zinc): Acid Fluoborate Bath R.T. | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Zinc): Acid Sulfate Bath 150°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Zinc): Alkaline Cyanide Bath R.T. | N/A |
| Potash (Potassium Carbonate) | B-Good |
| Potassium Bicarbonate | C-Fair |
| Potassium Bromide | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Chlorate | B-Good |
| Potassium Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Chromate | C-Fair |
| Potassium Cyanide Solutions | C-Fair |
| Potassium Dichromate | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Ferricyanide | B1-Good |
| Potassium Ferrocyanide | N/A |
| Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Hypochlorite | N/A |
| Potassium Iodide | N/A |
| Potassium Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Oxalate | N/A |
| Potassium Permanganate | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Sulfate | B-Good |
| Potassium Sulfide | N/A |
| Propane (liquefied) | A-Excellent |
| Propylene | N/A |
| Propylene Glycol | B-Good |
| Pyridine | B-Good |
| Pyrogallic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Resorcinal | N/A |
| Rosins | B-Good |
| Rum | A-Excellent |
| Rust Inhibitors | A-Excellent |
| Salad Dressings | A-Excellent |
| Salicylic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Salt Brine (NaCl saturated) | N/A |
| Sea Water | A-Excellent |
| Shellac (Bleached) | A-Excellent |
| Shellac (Orange) | A-Excellent |
| Silicone | A-Excellent |
| Silver Bromide | C-Fair |
| Silver Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Soap Solutions | A-Excellent |
| Soda Ash (see Sodium Carbonate) | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Acetate | B-Good |
| Sodium Aluminate | B-Good |
| Sodium Benzoate | N/A |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Bisulfate | B-Good |
| Sodium Bisulfite | C-Fair |
| Sodium Borate (Borax) | N/A |
| Sodium Bromide | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Carbonate | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Chlorate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Chromate | D-Severe Effect |
| Sodium Cyanide | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Ferrocyanide | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Fluoride | N/A |
| Sodium Hydrosulfite | N/A |
| Sodium Hydroxide (20%) | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Hydroxide (50%) | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Hydroxide (80%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sodium Hypochlorite (<20%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sodium Hypochlorite (100%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sodium Hyposulfate | N/A |
| Sodium Metaphosphate | B-Good |
| Sodium Metasilicate | D-Severe Effect |
| Sodium Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Perborate | B-Good |
| Sodium Peroxide | D-Severe Effect |
| Sodium Polyphosphate | B-Good |
| Sodium Silicate | C-Fair |
| Sodium Sulfate | B-Good |
| Sodium Sulfide | B-Good |
| Sodium Sulfite | N/A |
| Sodium Tetraborate | B-Good |
| Sodium Thiosulfate (hypo) | C1-Fair |
| Sorghum | A-Excellent |
| Soy Sauce | A-Excellent |
| Stannic Chloride | C-Fair |
| Stannic Fluoborate | C-Fair |
| Stannous Chloride | N/A |
| Starch | A-Excellent |
| Stearic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Stoddard Solvent | A-Excellent |
| Styrene | A-Excellent |
| Sugar (Liquids) | A-Excellent |
| Sulfate (Liquors) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sulfur Chloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Sulfur Dioxide | B-Good |
| Sulfur Dioxide (dry) | B-Good |
| Sulfur Hexafluoride | N/A |
| Sulfur Trioxide | N/A |
| Sulfur Trioxide (dry) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sulfuric Acid (<10%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sulfuric Acid (10-75%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sulfuric Acid (75-100%) | N/A |
| Sulfuric Acid (cold concentrated) | N/A |
| Sulfuric Acid (hot concentrated) | N/A |
| Sulfurous Acid | C-Fair |
| Sulfuryl Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Tallow | A-Excellent |
| Tannic Acid | B-Good |
| Tanning Liquors | B-Good |
| Tartaric Acid | B-Good |
| Tetrachloroethane | A-Excellent |
| Tetrachloroethylene | A-Excellent |
| Tetrahydrofuran | A-Excellent |
| Tin Salts | N/A |
| Toluene (Toluol) | C1-Fair |
| Tomato Juice | B-Good |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | N/A |
| Trichloroethane | A-Excellent |
| Trichloroethylene | D-Severe Effect |
| Trichloropropane | A-Excellent |
| Tricresylphosphate | C-Fair |
| Triethylamine | D-Severe Effect |
| Trisodium Phosphate | A-Excellent |
| Turpentine | A2-Excellent |
| Urea | A-Excellent |
| Uric Acid | N/A |
| Urine | A-Excellent |
| Varnish | A-Excellent |
| Vegetable Juice | A-Excellent |
| Vinegar | B-Good |
| Vinyl Acetate | N/A |
| Vinyl Chloride | N/A |
| Water, Acid, Mine | A1-Excellent |
| Water, Deionized | N/A |
| Water, Distilled | B-Good |
| Water, Fresh | A2-Excellent |
| Water, Salt | A-Excellent |
| Weed Killers | A-Excellent |
| Whey | A-Excellent |
| Whiskey & Wines | A-Excellent |
| White Liquor (Pulp Mill) | D-Severe Effect |
| White Water (Paper Mill) | B-Good |
| Xylene | A-Excellent |
| Zinc Chloride | C-Fair |
| Zinc Hydrosulfite | C-Fair |
| Zinc Sulfate | C-Fair |
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.
Delrin® is a registered trademark of DuPont.