Nylon Chemical Compatibility
What Chemicals are Compatible with Nylon?
- Nylon is generally chemically resistant to oils and fuels, gasoline, mineral spirits, and some alcohols
- Nylon has a high melting point, around 256°C / 492°F
- NOT compatible with ozone, most acids
Nylon Chemical Compatibility Chart: Check the chemical compatibility of Nylon with various chemicals, solvents, alcohols and other products. There are many forms of Nylon, so this is just a broad overview of general compatibility.
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.
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| Chemical | Compatibility |
| Acetaldehyde | A-Excellent |
| Acetamide | A-Excellent |
| Acetate Solvent | A-Excellent |
| Acetic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetic Acid 20% | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetic Acid 80% | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetic Acid, Glacial | B-Good |
| Acetic Anhydride | A1-Excellent |
| Acetone | A-Excellent |
| Acetyl Bromide | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetyl Chloride (dry) | B-Good |
| Acetylene | A-Excellent |
| Acrylonitrile | A1-Excellent |
| Adipic Acid | N/A |
| Alcohols: Amyl | A1-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Benzyl | B1-Good |
| Alcohols: Butyl | D-Severe Effect |
| Alcohols: Diacetone | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Ethyl | A1-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Hexyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Isobutyl | A1-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Isopropyl | D-Severe Effect |
| Alcohols: Methyl | B1-Good |
| Alcohols: Octyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Propyl | D-Severe Effect |
| Aluminum Chloride | B1-Good |
| Aluminum Chloride 20% | D-Severe Effect |
| Aluminum Fluoride | A1-Excellent |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | A1-Excellent |
| Aluminum Nitrate | A1-Excellent |
| Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 10% | D-Severe Effect |
| Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 100% | D-Severe Effect |
| Aluminum Sulfate | A2-Excellent |
| Alums | A-Excellent |
| Amines | D-Severe Effect |
| Ammonia 10% | A-Excellent |
| Ammonia Nitrate | D-Severe Effect |
| Ammonia, anhydrous | A1-Excellent |
| Ammonia, liquid | B1-Good |
| Ammonium Acetate | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Bifluoride | N/A |
| Ammonium Carbonate | A1-Excellent |
| Ammonium Caseinate | N/A |
| Ammonium Chloride | B-Good |
| Ammonium Hydroxide | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Nitrate | A1-Excellent |
| Ammonium Oxalate | N/A |
| Ammonium Persulfate | D-Severe Effect |
| Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic | C1-Fair |
| Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic | B-Good |
| Ammonium Phosphate, Tribasic | B-Good |
| Ammonium Sulfate | A1-Excellent |
| Ammonium Sulfite | A1-Excellent |
| Ammonium Thiosulfate | N/A |
| Amyl Acetate | B2-Good |
| Amyl Alcohol | A1-Excellent |
| Amyl Chloride | C1-Fair |
| Aniline | A2-Excellent |
| Aniline Hydrochloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Antifreeze | D-Severe Effect |
| Antimony Trichloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Aqua Regia (80% HCl, 20% HNO3) | D-Severe Effect |
| Arochlor 1248 | A1-Excellent |
| Aromatic Hydrocarbons | N/A |
| Arsenic Acid | C1-Fair |
| Arsenic Salts | A-Excellent |
| Asphalt | A-Excellent |
| Barium Carbonate | A1-Excellent |
| Barium Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Barium Cyanide | A1-Excellent |
| Barium Hydroxide | A1-Excellent |
| Barium Nitrate | A1-Excellent |
| Barium Sulfate | A1-Excellent |
| Barium Sulfide | A1-Excellent |
| Beer | A1-Excellent |
| Beet Sugar Liquids | A-Excellent |
| Benzaldehyde | A1-Excellent |
| Benzene | A1-Excellent |
| Benzene Sulfonic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Benzoic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Benzol | D-Severe Effect |
| Benzonitrile | N/A |
| Benzyl Chloride | A2-Excellent |
| Bleaching Liquors | C-Fair |
| Borax (Sodium Borate) | A-Excellent |
| Boric Acid | B-Good |
| Brewery Slop | N/A |
| Bromine | D-Severe Effect |
| Butadiene | C1-Fair |
| Butane | A2-Excellent |
| Butanol (Butyl Alcohol) | B1-Good |
| Butter | N/A |
| Buttermilk | B1-Good |
| Butyl Amine | A2-Excellent |
| Butyl Ether | A2-Excellent |
| Butyl Phthalate | A2-Excellent |
| Butylacetate | A-Excellent |
| Butylene | B1-Good |
| Butyric Acid | C1-Fair |
| Calcium Bisulfate | N/A |
| Calcium Bisulfide | A-Excellent |
| Calcium Bisulfite | A2-Excellent |
| Calcium Carbonate | A-Excellent |
| Calcium Chlorate | N/A |
| Calcium Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Calcium Hydroxide | A2-Excellent |
| Calcium Hypochlorite | D-Severe Effect |
| Calcium Nitrate | A1-Excellent |
| Calcium Oxide | B-Good |
| 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) | A1-Excellent |
| Carbon Dioxide (wet) | A1-Excellent |
| Carbon Disulfide | B1-Good |
| Carbon Monoxide | A1-Excellent |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Carbon Tetrachloride (dry) | N/A |
| Carbon Tetrachloride (wet) | N/A |
| Carbonated Water | A-Excellent |
| Carbonic Acid | A1-Excellent |
| Catsup | A-Excellent |
| Chloric Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Chlorinated Glue | N/A |
| Chlorine (dry) | D-Severe Effect |
| Chlorine Water | C1-Fair |
| Chlorine, Anhydrous Liquid | D-Severe Effect |
| Chloroacetic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Chlorobenzene (Mono) | D-Severe Effect |
| Chlorobromomethane | C-Fair |
| 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 | B-Good |
| Cider | A-Excellent |
| Citric Acid | A1-Excellent |
| Citric Oils | N/A |
| Cloroxr (Bleach) | A-Excellent |
| Coffee | A-Excellent |
| Copper Chloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Copper Cyanide | D-Severe Effect |
| Copper Fluoborate | N/A |
| Copper Nitrate | D-Severe Effect |
| 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 | D-Severe Effect |
| Cyanic Acid | N/A |
| Cyclohexane | A-Excellent |
| Cyclohexanone | A-Excellent |
| Detergents | A1-Excellent |
| Diacetone Alcohol | A1-Excellent |
| Dichlorobenzene | D-Severe Effect |
| Dichloroethane | A1-Excellent |
| Diesel Fuel | A-Excellent |
| Diethyl Ether | A1-Excellent |
| Diethylamine | A-Excellent |
| Diethylene Glycol | A1-Excellent |
| Dimethyl Aniline | A-Excellent |
| Dimethyl Formamide | A-Excellent |
| Diphenyl | N/A |
| Diphenyl Oxide | N/A |
| Dyes | A-Excellent |
| Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate) | A1-Excellent |
| Ethane | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethanol | A1-Excellent |
| Ethanolamine | A-Excellent |
| Ether | A-Excellent |
| Ethyl Acetate | A2-Excellent |
| Ethyl Benzoate | N/A |
| Ethyl Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Ethyl Ether | A1-Excellent |
| Ethyl Sulfate | N/A |
| Ethylene Bromide | N/A |
| Ethylene Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Ethylene Chlorohydrin | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethylene Diamine | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethylene Dichloride | A1-Excellent |
| Ethylene Glycol | A-Excellent |
| Ethylene Oxide | A1-Excellent |
| Fatty Acids | A1-Excellent |
| Ferric Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Ferric Nitrate | A1-Excellent |
| Ferric Sulfate | A1-Excellent |
| Ferrous Chloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Ferrous Sulfate | D-Severe Effect |
| Fluoboric Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Fluorine | D-Severe Effect |
| Fluosilicic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Formaldehyde 100% | D-Severe Effect |
| Formaldehyde 40% | A-Excellent |
| Formic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Freon 113 | N/A |
| Freon 12 | A1-Excellent |
| Freon 22 | B-Good |
| Freon TF | D-Severe Effect |
| Freonr 11 | D-Severe Effect |
| Fruit Juice | A-Excellent |
| Fuel Oils | A1-Excellent |
| Furan Resin | N/A |
| Furfural | B-Good |
| Gallic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Gasoline (high-aromatic) | A-Excellent |
| Gasoline, leaded, ref. | A2-Excellent |
| Gasoline, unleaded | A2-Excellent |
| Gelatin | A1-Excellent |
| Glucose | A-Excellent |
| Glue, P.V.A. | A1-Excellent |
| Glycerin | A1-Excellent |
| Glycolic Acid | N/A |
| Gold Monocyanide | N/A |
| Grape Juice | A-Excellent |
| Grease | N/A |
| Heptane | A-Excellent |
| Hexane | B-Good |
| Honey | A-Excellent |
| Hydraulic Oil (Petro) | A1-Excellent |
| Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) | A1-Excellent |
| Hydrazine | N/A |
| Hydrobromic Acid 100% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrobromic Acid 20% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrochloric Acid 100% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrochloric Acid 20% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrochloric Acid 37% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrochloric Acid, Dry Gas | A1-Excellent |
| Hydrocyanic Acid | B-Good |
| Hydrocyanic Acid (Gas 10%) | N/A |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 100% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 20% | C1-Fair |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 50% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 75% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrofluosilicic Acid 100% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrofluosilicic Acid 20% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrogen Gas | A2-Excellent |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 10% | C1-Fair |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 100% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 30% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 50% | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (aqua) | C1-Fair |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (dry) | C1-Fair |
| Hydroquinone | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydroxyacetic Acid 70% | N/A |
| Ink | C-Fair |
| Iodine | A-Excellent |
| Iodine (in alcohol) | C-Fair |
| Iodoform | N/A |
| Isooctane | A1-Excellent |
| Isopropyl Acetate | B1-Good |
| Isopropyl Ether | A1-Excellent |
| Isotane | D-Severe Effect |
| Jet Fuel (JP3, JP4, JP5) | C-Fair |
| Kerosene | A-Excellent |
| Ketones | A2-Excellent |
| Lacquer Thinners | A1-Excellent |
| Lacquers | A1-Excellent |
| Lactic Acid | B-Good |
| Lard | A1-Excellent |
| Latex | A1-Excellent |
| Lead Acetate | A-Excellent |
| Lead Nitrate | N/A |
| Lead Sulfamate | B1-Good |
| Ligroin | D-Severe Effect |
| Lime | A1-Excellent |
| Linoleic Acid | N/A |
| Lithium Chloride | N/A |
| Lithium Hydroxide | N/A |
| Lubricants | A1-Excellent |
| Lye: Ca(OH)2 Calcium Hydroxide | A2-Excellent |
| Lye: KOH Potassium Hydroxide | C-Fair |
| Lye: NaOH Sodium Hydroxide | A-Excellent |
| Magnesium Bisulfate | A1-Excellent |
| Magnesium Carbonate | N/A |
| Magnesium Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Magnesium Hydroxide | B1-Good |
| Magnesium Nitrate | A1-Excellent |
| Magnesium Oxide | N/A |
| Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salts) | A1-Excellent |
| Maleic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Maleic Anhydride | N/A |
| Malic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Manganese Sulfate | A2-Excellent |
| Mash | A-Excellent |
| Mayonnaise | A-Excellent |
| Melamine | A-Excellent |
| Mercuric Chloride (dilute) | D-Severe Effect |
| Mercuric Cyanide | A2-Excellent |
| Mercurous Nitrate | N/A |
| Mercury | A-Excellent |
| Methane | A-Excellent |
| Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) | B1-Good |
| Methyl Acetate | A2-Excellent |
| Methyl Acetone | A-Excellent |
| Methyl Acrylate | N/A |
| Methyl Alcohol 10% | B1-Good |
| Methyl Bromide | B1-Good |
| Methyl Butyl Ketone | D-Severe Effect |
| Methyl Cellosolve | C-Fair |
| Methyl Chloride | B1-Good |
| Methyl Dichloride | C-Fair |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone | A1-Excellent |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide | N/A |
| Methyl Isobutyl Ketone | B2-Good |
| Methyl Isopropyl Ketone | A-Excellent |
| Methyl Methacrylate | N/A |
| Methylamine | N/A |
| Methylene Chloride | C1-Fair |
| Milk | A-Excellent |
| Mineral Spirits | A-Excellent |
| Molasses | A1-Excellent |
| Monochloroacetic acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Monoethanolamine | A-Excellent |
| Morpholine | A2-Excellent |
| Motor oil | A2-Excellent |
| Mustard | A-Excellent |
| Naphtha | A-Excellent |
| Naphthalene | A1-Excellent |
| Natural Gas | N/A |
| Nickel Chloride | C1-Fair |
| Nickel Nitrate | A1-Excellent |
| Nickel Sulfate | A1-Excellent |
| Nitrating Acid (<15% HNO3) | N/A |
| Nitrating Acid (>15% H2SO4) | N/A |
| 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 | B1-Good |
| Nitrogen Fertilizer | N/A |
| Nitromethane | B1-Good |
| Nitrous Acid | N/A |
| Nitrous Oxide | C-Fair |
| Oils: Aniline | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Anise | N/A |
| Oils: Bay | N/A |
| Oils: Bone | N/A |
| Oils: Castor | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Cinnamon | N/A |
| Oils: Citric | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Clove | N/A |
| Oils: Coconut | N/A |
| Oils: Cod Liver | N/A |
| Oils: Corn | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Cottonseed | B-Good |
| Oils: Creosote | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Diesel Fuel oil (20, 30, 40, 50) | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Fuel (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Ginger | N/A |
| Oils: Hydraulic Oil (Petro) | A1-Excellent |
| Oils: Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) | A1-Excellent |
| Oils: Lemon | N/A |
| Oils: Linseed | A1-Excellent |
| Oils: Mineral | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Olive | A1-Excellent |
| Oils: Orange | N/A |
| Oils: Palm | N/A |
| Oils: Peanut | N/A |
| Oils: Peppermint | N/A |
| Oils: Pine | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Rapeseed | N/A |
| Oils: Rosin | A1-Excellent |
| Oils: Sesame Seed | N/A |
| Oils: Silicone | A1-Excellent |
| Oils: Soybean | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Sperm (whale) | N/A |
| Oils: Tanning | N/A |
| Oils: Transformer | A1-Excellent |
| Oils: Turbine | A-Excellent |
| Oleic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Oleum 100% | D-Severe Effect |
| Oleum 25% | D-Severe Effect |
| Oxalic Acid (cold) | B2-Good |
| Ozone | D-Severe Effect |
| Palmitic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Paraffin | A1-Excellent |
| Pentane | A1-Excellent |
| Perchloric Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Perchloroethylene | C1-Fair |
| Petrolatum | D-Severe Effect |
| Petroleum | A1-Excellent |
| Phenol (10%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Phenol (Carbolic Acid) | D-Severe Effect |
| Phosphoric Acid (>40%) | B1-Good |
| Phosphoric Acid (crude) | B1-Good |
| Phosphoric Acid (molten) | N/A |
| Phosphoric Acid (S40%) | B1-Good |
| Phosphoric Acid Anhydride | N/A |
| Phosphorus | N/A |
| Phosphorus Trichloride | N/A |
| Photographic Developer | N/A |
| Photographic Solutions | A1-Excellent |
| Phthalic Acid | B1-Good |
| Phthalic Anhydride | N/A |
| Picric Acid | C1-Fair |
| Plating Solutions, Antimony Plating 130°F | D-Severe Effect |
| 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 | D-Severe Effect |
| 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 | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Acid): Copper Sulfate Bath R.T. | D-Severe Effect |
| 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. | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Ferrous Am Sulfate Bath 150°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Ferrous Chloride Bath 190°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Ferrous Sulfate Bath 150°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Fluoborate Bath 145°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Sulfamate 140°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions (Iron): Sulfate-Chloride Bath 160°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions, Lead Fluoborate Plating | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): Electroless 200°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): Fluoborate 100-170°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): High-Chloride 130-160°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): Sulfamate 100-140°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, (Nickel): Watts Type 115-160°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions (Rhodium) 120°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions, (Silver) 80-120°F | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, Tin-Fluoborate Plating 100°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions, Tin-Lead Plating 100°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions (Zinc): Acid Chloride 140°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions (Zinc): Acid Fluoborate Bath R.T. | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions (Zinc): Acid Sulfate Bath 150°F | D-Severe Effect |
| Plating Solutions (Zinc): Alkaline Cyanide Bath R.T. | A-Excellent |
| Potash (Potassium Carbonate) | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Bicarbonate | A1-Excellent |
| Potassium Bromide | A1-Excellent |
| Potassium Chlorate | C1-Fair |
| Potassium Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Potassium Chromate | B-Good |
| Potassium Cyanide Solutions | A1-Excellent |
| Potassium Dichromate | B1-Good |
| Potassium Ferricyanide | B1-Good |
| Potassium Ferrocyanide | B1-Good |
| Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) | C1-Fair |
| Potassium Hypochlorite | B1-Good |
| Potassium Iodide | A1-Excellent |
| Potassium Nitrate | B1-Good |
| Potassium Oxalate | N/A |
| Potassium Permanganate | D-Severe Effect |
| Potassium Sulfate | A1-Excellent |
| Potassium Sulfide | A-Excellent |
| Propane (liquefied) | A1-Excellent |
| Propylene | N/A |
| Propylene Glycol | A-Excellent |
| Pyridine | C1-Fair |
| Pyrogallic Acid | N/A |
| Resorcinal | D-Severe Effect |
| Rosins | A1-Excellent |
| Rum | A-Excellent |
| Rust Inhibitors | N/A |
| Salad Dressings | A-Excellent |
| Salicylic Acid | A1-Excellent |
| Salt Brine (NaCl saturated) | A-Excellent |
| Sea Water | A2-Excellent |
| Shellac (Bleached) | A1-Excellent |
| Shellac (Orange) | A1-Excellent |
| Silicone | A1-Excellent |
| Silver Bromide | N/A |
| Silver Nitrate | A1-Excellent |
| Soap Solutions | A1-Excellent |
| Soda Ash (see Sodium Carbonate) | B-Good |
| Sodium Acetate | B1-Good |
| Sodium Aluminate | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Benzoate | B1-Good |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Bisulfate | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Bisulfite | C1-Fair |
| Sodium Borate (Borax) | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Bromide | B1-Good |
| Sodium Carbonate | B1-Good |
| Sodium Chlorate | D-Severe Effect |
| Sodium Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Chromate | C-Fair |
| Sodium Cyanide | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Ferrocyanide | N/A |
| Sodium Fluoride | B-Good |
| Sodium Hydrosulfite | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Hydroxide (20%) | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Hydroxide (50%) | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Hydroxide (80%) | C-Fair |
| Sodium Hypochlorite (<20%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sodium Hypochlorite (100%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sodium Hyposulfate | N/A |
| Sodium Metaphosphate | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Metasilicate | N/A |
| Sodium Nitrate | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Perborate | B1-Good |
| Sodium Peroxide | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Polyphosphate | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Silicate | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Sulfate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Sulfide | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Sulfite | D-Severe Effect |
| Sodium Tetraborate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Thiosulfate (hypo) | B-Good |
| Sorghum | A-Excellent |
| Soy Sauce | A-Excellent |
| Stannic Chloride | B1-Good |
| Stannic Fluoborate | N/A |
| Stannous Chloride | C1-Fair |
| Starch | A1-Excellent |
| Stearic Acid | A2-Excellent |
| Stoddard Solvent | A-Excellent |
| Styrene | A1-Excellent |
| Sugar (Liquids) | A1-Excellent |
| Sulfate (Liquors) | B1-Good |
| Sulfur Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Sulfur Dioxide | C1-Fair |
| Sulfur Dioxide (dry) | B1-Good |
| Sulfur Hexafluoride | B-Good |
| Sulfur Trioxide | D-Severe Effect |
| Sulfur Trioxide (dry) | A1-Excellent |
| Sulfuric Acid (<10%) | C1-Fair |
| Sulfuric Acid (10-75%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sulfuric Acid (75-100%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sulfuric Acid (cold concentrated) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sulfuric Acid (hot concentrated) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sulfurous Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Sulfuryl Chloride | N/A |
| Tallow | A1-Excellent |
| Tannic Acid | C1-Fair |
| Tanning Liquors | A1-Excellent |
| Tartaric Acid | B2-Good |
| Tetrachloroethane | C1-Fair |
| Tetrachloroethylene | A1-Excellent |
| Tetrahydrofuran | A-Excellent |
| Tin Salts | N/A |
| Toluene (Toluol) | A1-Excellent |
| Tomato Juice | A1-Excellent |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | C-Fair |
| Trichloroethane | C1-Fair |
| Trichloroethylene | C1-Fair |
| Trichloropropane | N/A |
| Tricresylphosphate | A2-Excellent |
| Triethylamine | A1-Excellent |
| Trisodium Phosphate | A-Excellent |
| Turpentine | B-Good |
| Urea | A-Excellent |
| Uric Acid | A-Excellent |
| Urine | B-Good |
| Varnish | A-Excellent |
| Vegetable Juice | A-Excellent |
| Vinegar | A-Excellent |
| Vinyl Acetate | N/A |
| Vinyl Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Water, Acid, Mine | A-Excellent |
| Water, Deionized | A1-Excellent |
| Water, Distilled | A1-Excellent |
| Water, Fresh | A1-Excellent |
| Water, Salt | A2-Excellent |
| Weed Killers | A-Excellent |
| Whey | N/A |
| Whiskey & Wines | A1-Excellent |
| White Liquor (Pulp Mill) | A1-Excellent |
| White Water (Paper Mill) | A-Excellent |
| Xylene | A2-Excellent |
| Zinc Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Zinc Hydrosulfite | A-Excellent |
| 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.