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Accumulator Acid D D Allyl Alcohol (2-Propene-1-ol) D D
Acetaldehyde (Ethanal) C D Allyl Ether Acetate D D
Acetamide B D Alum B D
Acetic Acid, anhydrous D D Alumina C D
Acetate Solvent D D Aluminum Acetate C D
Acetic Acid, 50% D D Aluminum Chloride, 10% A B
Acetic Acid, to 25% C D Aluminum Fluoride D D
Acetic Acid, 10% A na Aluminum Hydroxide C C
Acetic Acid, 5% (vinegar) A na Aluminum Hydroxide Acetate C D
Acetic Acid Amide C D Aluminum Nitrate C D
Acetic Acid Anhydride D D Aluminum Oxalate A na
Acetic Acid Butyl Ester D D Aluminum Oxide C D
Acetic Acid Chloride D D Aluminum Salts A na
Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester D D Aluminum Sulfate, 10% A D
Acetic Acid Pentyl Ester A na Alums (Double Sulfate Salts) B na
Acetic Anhydride D D Amines D D
Acetone D D Amino Acids B B
Acetonitrile D D Amino Methane A na
Acetophenone (1-Phenylethanone) D D Aminoacetic Acid C D
Acetyl Benzene D D Aminobenzene C D
Acetyl Chloride D D Ammonia, gas B D
Acetylacetone D D Ammonia, anhydrous A na
Acetylene A na Ammonia, aqueous 25% A D
Acetylene Tetrachloride D D Ammonia-Based Cleaners A na
Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA, Aspirin) D D Ammonium Acetate A na
Acids, inorganic C D Ammonium Alum D D
Acids, organic A na Ammonium Bifluoride na na
Acrylic Acid D D Ammonium Carbonate D D
Acrylic Acid Butyl Ester D D Ammonium Chloride (Salmiac), 10% B C
Acrylic Acid Ethylic Ester D D Ammonium Fluoride C C
Acrylic Paints D D Ammonium Glycolate A na
Acrylonitrile B D Ammonium Hydroxide, 30% A B
Adipic Acid B B Ammonium Hydroxide, 25% A B
Alanine A na Ammonium Hydroxide, 5% A B
Alcohol, denatured C D Ammonium Nitrate, 10% A D
Alcohols C D Ammonium Oxalate B D
Alcohols, Aliphatic D D Ammonium Peroxodisulfate D D
Aldehydes D D Ammonium Persulfate D D
Alkyl Acetone D D Ammonium Phosphate, 10% A D
Alkyl Chloride D D Ammonium Salts A na
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
na - Information not available
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Ammonium Sulfate B B Benzene (Benzol) D D
Ammonium Sulfide D D Benzene Sulfonic Acid na na
Ammonium Thiosulfate na na Benzoic Acid A C
Amyl Acetate C C Benzoyl Chloride D D
Amyl Alcohol C D Benzyl Acetate C D
Amyl Chloride A C Benzyl Alcohol (Phenylmethanol) D D
Aniline D D Benzyl Chloride D D
Animal Fats and Oils A na Benzylamine D D
Anise Seed Oil B na Benzylsulfonic Acid D D
Anisole D D Bitumen C D
Anone (Cyclohexanone) D D Bituminous Emulsions D D
Anthracene A na Black Sulfate Liquor A na
Antichlor (Sodium Thiosulfate Pentahydrate) A na Bone Glue (Animal Glue) C D
Antifreeze A na Borax (Sodium Borate) A na
Antimonous Chloride (Antimony Trichloride) C D Boric Acid, 10% A D
Antimony Trichloride (Antimony Butter) C D Brake Fluid D D
Antimony Trichloride, aqueous A na Brine A na
Aqua Regia D D Bromine Gas D D
Aromatic Solvents D D Bromine Vapor, dry C D
Arsenic A na Bromine Water C na
Arsenic Acid A D Bromobenzene D D
Asphalt na na Bromoform D D
ASTM #1 Oil B D Bromomethane D D
ASTM #3 Oil A na Butadiene B na
Aviation Fuel (100 octane) D D Butane Gas A na
Axel Grease A na Butanol D D
Azotic Acid D D Butyraldehyde D D
Barium Carbonate A na Butyl Acetate (n-Butyl Acetate) D D
Barium Chloride A A Butyl Acetyl Ricinoleate D D
Barium Chloride, aqueous 10% A A Butyl Alcohol (1-Butanol) C D
Barium Cyanide C D Butyl Amine D D
Barium Hydroxide (Barium Hydrate) A D Butyl Chloride D D
Barium Sulfate A D Butyl Ether D D
Barium Sulfide C D Butyl Glycolate A na
Battery Acid, 20% A na Butyl Lactate D D
Bay Leaf Oil B na Butyl Methyl Ether D D
Beer A na Butyl Phenol D D
Beet Sugar Liquids A na Butyl Stearate D D
Benzaldehyde (Benzoic Aldehyde) C D Butyric Acid, aqueous over 20% D D
Benzenamine D D Butyric Acid, aqueous 20% C D
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
na - Information not available
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Butyric Acid, to 5% A na Chloride vapor, dry C D
Calcium Acetate C D Chlorinated Hydrocarbons D D
Calcium Bicarbonate A na Chlorinated Solvents D D
Calcium Bisulfate A na Chlorine Gas, dry 10% A A
Calcium Carbonate (Chalk, Agricultural Lime) A A Chlorine Gas, wet 10% C D
Calcium Chlorate A na Chlorine, water solution (5-10 ppm) A D
Calcium Chloride, 10% B B Chlorine Dioxide, 0.5% C D
Calcium Hydrate (Milk of Lime) A na Chloroacetaldehyde D D
Calcium Hydrogen Carbonate A na Chloroacetic Acid C D
Calcium Hydroxide, 10% A A Chloroacetone D D
Calcium Hypochlorite (Calcium Hypochloride), 10% B C Chlorobenzene D D
Calcium Nitrate A D Chlorobutane D D
Calcium Oxide (Burnt Lime) A na Chloroethane D D
Calcium Sulfate, 10% A D Chloroethanol (2-Chloroethanol) D D
Calcium Sulfide D D Chloroethyl Acetate D D
Camphor (Camphora) C D Chloroethylene (Vinyl Chloride) D D
Camphora (Camphor) C D Chloroform D D
Camphoric Oil C D Chloromethane D D
Car Wash Detergent B na Chlorophenol D D
Carbamide A na Chlorosulfonic Acid, aqueous 10% D D
Carbolic Acid (Phenols) D D Chlorotoluene D D
Carbon Dioxide, gas A na Chocolate A na
Carbon Disulfide D D Chromic Acid, aqueous 50% D D
Carbon Monoxide, gas A na Chromic Acid, aqueous 20% D D
Carbon Tetrachloride C D Chromic Acid, aqueous 10% C D
Carbonic Acid (Carbonated Water) A C Chromic Anhydride D D
Castor Oil A na Chromic Sulfuric Acid D D
Caustic Baryta (Barium Hydroxide) A D Chromium Trioxide D D
Caustic Potash (Potassium Hydroxide), 50% A D Chromosulfuric Acid D D
Caustic Potash (Potassium Hydroxide), 30% A na Cinnamon Oil D D
Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide), ≥50% A D Citric Acid, aqueous 20% C D
Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide), 1% A A Citric Acid, aqueous 10% A na
Cellosolve D D Clove Oil D na
Cellosolve Acetate B na Cod Liver Oil (Oleum Jecoris Aselli) A na
Cellulose Paints D D Coffee A A
Cetyl Alcohol A na Cooking Oil B na
Chalk (Calcium Carbonate) A na Copper Chloride A na
Chamomile Extract A na Copper Cyanide A C
Chloral Hydrate D D Copper Nitrate A na
Chloric Acid D D Copper Sulfate A A
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
na - Information not available
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Copper Sulfate, aqueous 5% A A Diethylene Glycol C D
Corn Oil A na Diethylene Glycol Ethyl Ether A na
Cosmoline Removers D D Diethylene Oxide D D
Cottonseed Oil A na Diglycol C D
Cresol D D 1,3-Dihydroxybenzene C D
Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) D D Diisobutyl Ketone (2,6-Dimethylheptan-4-one) D D
Cyclohexane C D Dimethyl Acetamide A na
Cyclohexanol D D Dimethyl Benzene D D
Cyclohexanone D D Dimethyl Ether D D
Cyclohexene D D Dimethyl Formamide D D
Cyclopentane B na Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) C D
Decahydronaphthalene C D Dimethylamine C D
Decalin C D Dimethylaniline D D
Decane D D Dimethylformamide (DMF) D D
Denatured Alcohol C D Dioctyl Sebacate D D
Desiccator Grease D D Dioxane (1,4-Dioxane) D D
Detergent, Igepal 10% A na Diphenyl Ether D D
Detergents A na Diphenyl Oxide D D
Dextrin A na Dipropylene Glycol A na
Dextrose (D-Glucose) A na Disodium Tetraborate C D
Diacetone C D Disulfide D D
Diacetone Alcohol D D Eau de Javelle (Javel Water) D D
Diaminoethane D D Epoxy Adhesives B na
Diamyl Phthalate (Diamylphthalate) C D Essential Oils C D
Dibenzyl Ether D D Esters D D
Dibutyl Ether D D Ethanal (Acetaldehyde) C D
Dibutyl Phthalate D D Ethane Diacid D D
Dibutyl Sebacate D D Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol) D D
Dichloroacetic Acid D D Ethanolamine C D
1,2-Dichlorobenzene (o-Dichlorobenzene) D D Ether D D
1,4-Dichlorobenzene (p-Dichlorobenzene) D D Ethyl Acetate D D
Dichloroethane D D Ethyl Acrylate D D
Dichloromethane (Methylene Dichloride) D D Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol), over 30% D D
Diesel Fuel B D Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol), 15-30% C D
Diesel Fuel (2D, 3D, 4D, 5D) B D Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol), to 15% A D
Diethanolamine C D Ethyl Benzene D D
Diethyl Ether D D Ethyl Benzoate D D
Diethyl Ketone D D Ethyl Bromide D D
Diethylamine B D Ethyl Butyrate D D
Diethylene Dioxide D D Ethyl Chloride D D
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
na - Information not available
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Ethyl Ether D D Fruit Juice A na
Ethyl Lactate C D Fuel Oil #1 A D
Ethyl Methyl Ketone D D Fuel Oil #2 B D
Ethylbenzene D D Fuels with Benzene D D
Ethylene Bromide D D Furfural D D
Ethylene Dibromide D D Furfural Water D D
Ethylene Chloride D D Furfuryl Aldehyde D D
Ethylene Chlorohydrine (Ethylene Chlorohydrin) D D Gallic Acid, 5% A na
Ethylene Glycol, aqueous (Ethane-1,2-diol) A A Gasoline, aromatic D D
Ethylene Glycol Ethyl Ether D D Gasoline, high test (high octane) D D
Ethylene Glycol Methyl Ether A na Gasoline, leaded D D
Ethylene Methyl Ketone D D Gasoline, unleaded D D
Ethylene Oxide Gas (EtO) D D Gelatin C D
Ethylene Oxide Gas (EtO), dry 3% A A Glauber's Salt A na
Ethylenediamine (Ethane-1,2-diamine) D D Glucose A na
Fatty Acids A na Glue B D
Ferric Chloride B D Glutaraldehyde B na
Ferric Nitrate A na Glycerine (Glycerin, Glycerol) A A
Ferric Sulfate B D Glycine C D
Ferrous Chloride, 10% A na Glycocoll C D
Ferrous Chloride, aqueous 10% A na Glycol A D
Ferrous Sulfate A na Glycolic Acid C D
Fertilizer C D Grape Sugar A na
Fixing Baths D D Grease and Oil A na
Fluorides D D Gypsum D D
Fluorohydric Acid D D Heating Oil C D
Fluorine Gas D D Heptane C D
Fluoroacetic Acid D D Hexadecanol A na
Fluosilicic Acid (Hydrofluosilicic Acid) B D Hexafluorosilicic Acid C D
Formaldehyde, aqueous, 10% (Methanal) A B Hexane C C
Formaldehyde, aqueous, 40% (Methanal) B C Hexane Diacid D D
Formaldehyde, aqueous, 100% (Methanal) D D Hexanoic Acid A na
Formalin (Formaldehyde) D D Hexanol A na
Formalin, 10% (Formaldehyde) A B Hexyl Alcohol (1-Hexanol) C D
Formamide D D Honey A na
Formic Acid, 98-100% D D Hydraulic Brake Fluid D D
Formic Acid, 10% B D Hydrazine Hydrate C D
Formic Acid, 3% B D Hydrobromic Acid, 69% D D
Formic Acid Amide D D Hydrocarbons, aliphatic D D
Freon TF B na Hydrocarbons, aromatic D D
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
na - Information not available
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Hydrocarbons, halogenated D D Javelle Water (Eau de Javelle) D D
Hydrochloric Acid, 35% C D Jet Fuel B na
Hydrochloric Acid, 25% C D Kerosene A C
Hydrochloric Acid, 20% C D Ketones D D
Hydrochloric Acid, 10% C D Lacquer Thinner D D
Hydrochloric Acid, 5% A D Lactic Acid, 85% B C
Hydrofluoric Acid, 70% D D Lactic Acid, 3% A A
Hydrofluoric Acid, 48% C D Lactic Acid Butyl Ester D D
Hydrofluoric Acid, 40% C D Lanoline A na
Hydrofluoric Acid, to 20% A D Lead Acetate B D
Hydrogen Peroxide, 90% D D Lead Sugar or Sugar of Lead (Plumbous Acetate) C D
Hydrogen Peroxide, 40% C D Lead Tetraethyl D D
Hydrogen Peroxide, 35% C D Lime, agricultural (Calcium Carbonate) A na
Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% C D Lime, burnt (Calcium Oxide) A na
Hydrogen Peroxide, 3% A na Linseed Oil A na
Hydrogen Sulfide, aqueous A D Liquid Dish Soap, 10% A na
Hydrogen Sulfide, gas A D Lubricating Oils A na
Hydroquinone A na Lugol Solution A na
Hydrosulfide D D Machinery Oil C D
Hydroxyacetic Acid C D Magnesium Carbonate A na
Hydroxybenzoic Acid A na Magnesium Chloride, 10% A D
Hypochlorite, aqueous A na Magnesium Hydroxide, 10% A D
Igepal Detergent, 10% A na Magnesium Nitrate B D
Iodine A D Magnesium Oxide A na
Iodine Solutions A D Magnesium Sulfate C D
Iodine-Potassium Iodide Solution D D Maleic Acid C D
Iodine Tincture, 5% D D Manganese Sulfate A na
Iron Perchloride D D Marble Lime Hydrate D D
Isobutanol (Isobutyl Alcohol) C D Medicinal Paraffin (Mineral Oil) A na
Isobutyl Acetate D D Mercuric Chloride, aqueous A A
Isobutyl Alcohol C D Mercury A A
Isooctane C D Mercury Chloride, 10% A B
Isopropanol (2-Propanol, Propan-2-ol) B D Metal Carbonates B na
Isopropyl Acetate D D Metal Chlorides B na
Isopropyl Alcohol A D Metal Sulfates B na
Isopropyl Alcohol, 100% A D Methane Gas A na
Isopropyl Alcohol, to 50% A D Menthol B D
Isopropyl Benzene D D Mercuric Chloride (Sublimate) A na
Isopropyl Ether C D Mercuric Cyanide C D
Isovaleron (Diisobutyl Ketone) D D Mercuric Nitrate A na
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
na - Information not available
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Mercury A na Monobromonaphthalene A na
Methacrylic Ester D D Monochloroacetic Acid D D
Methoxyethanol A na Montan Wax C D
Methoxybenzene D D Morpholine D D
Methoxybutanol D D Motor Oil (Lignite Wax, OP Wax) B na
Methoxyethyl Oleate A na Nail Polish D D
Methyl Acetate D D Nail Polish Remover D D
Methyl Alcohol (Methanol), 100% C D Naphtha D D
Methyl Alcohol (Methanol), 15% C D Natural Gas A na
Methyl Amine A na Nickel Chloride A na
Methyl Benzene D D Nickel Sulfate, aqueous A na
Methyl Bromide D D Nitric Acid, over 70% D D
Methyl Butyl Ether D D Nitric Acid, 70% D D
Methyl Butyl Ketone D D Nitric Acid, 50% C D
Methyl Cellosolve A na Nitric Acid, 25% C C
Methyl Chloride D D Nitric Acid, 20% A na
Methyl Cyanide D D Nitric Acid, up to 10% A C
Methyl Cyclohexanol D D Nitric Oxide, gas A na
Methyl Ether D D Nitrilotriethanol A na
Methyl Ethyl Ether D D Nitrobenzene D D
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) D D Nitrocellulose D D
Methyl Formate (Methyl Methanoate) D D Nitrogen Dioxide Gas B na
Methyl Glycol A na Nitrogen Monoxide Gas B na
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) D D Nitromethane D D
Methyl Isopropyl Ketone D D Nitrous Acid C D
Methyl Methacrylate D D Nitrous Oxide D D
Methyl Naphthalene D D Nonyl Alcohol C D
Methyl Pentanone D D Nutmeg Oil B na
Methyl Phenyl Ketone D D Octadecan Acid A na
Methyl Propyl Ketone D D Octane (n-Octane) C D
Methyl Salicylate (Wintergreen Oil) D D Oils: Animal Oils A na
Methylamine D D Oils: Anise Seed Oil B na
Methylated Spirits D D Oils: Bay Leaf Oil B na
Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane) D D Oils: Camphoric Oil C D
Methylene Dichloride (Dichloromethane) D D Oils: Castor Oil A na
Methyl-t-butyl Ether B na Oils: Cinnamon Oil D D
Milk A na Oils: Clove Oil D D
Milk of Lime (Calcium Hydrate) A na Oils: Cod Liver Oil (Oleum Jecoris Aselli) A na
Mineral Oil A A Oils: Cooking Oil B na
Mineral Spirits (Turpentine Substitute) B D Oils: Corn Oil A na
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
na - Information not available
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Oils: Cottonseed Oil A na Phenylamine C D
Oils: Essential Oils C D 1-Phenylethanon (Acetophenone) D D
Oils: Heating Oils C D Phenylmethanol (Benzyl Alcohol) D D
Oils: Linseed Oil A na Phosphoric Acid, 95% D D
Oils: Lubricating Oils A na Phosphoric Acid, 85% D D
Oils: Machinery Oil C D Phosphoric Acid, 50% A na
Oils: Mineral Oil A D Phosphoric Acid, 25% A na
Oils: Nutmeg Oil B na Phosphoric Acid, 10% A na
Oils: Olive Oil A na Phosphoric Acid, 5% A C
Oils: Silicone Oils B D Phosphorus D D
Oils: Vegetable Oils C D Phosphorous Chloride D D
Oils: Wintergreen Oil (Methyl Salicylate) D D Phosphorus Trichloride D D
Oleic Acid C D Photographic Baths B na
Oleum (Fuming Sulfuric Acid) D D Phthalate Ester C D
Oleum Jecoris Aselli (Cod Liver Oil) A na Phthalates D D
Olive Oil A na Phthalic Acid A na
Organic Solvents D D Pickling Solution A na
Oxalic Acid B B Picric Acid, 1% aqueous B D
Oxalic Acid, aqueous 10% A A Pine Oil A na
Oxidizing Agents, strong D D Plumbous Acetate (Sugar of Lead) C D
Oxirane D D Polishing Compounds B na
Oxolane (Tetrahydrofuran, THF) D D Polyvinyl Acetate D D
Oxydiethanol C D Potassium Acetate C D
Oxygen Gas A na Potassium Aluminum Sulfate D D
Ozokerite (Ozocerite, Earthwax, Earth Wax) C D Potassium Bicarbonate A na
Ozone Gas A C Potassium Bichromate C D
Paint Removers D D Potassium Bromide A na
Paint Thinners D D Potassium Carbonate, 10% A na
Palmitic Acid D D Potassium Chlorate A na
Paraffins A na Potassium Chloride, aqueous up to 30% A A
Peat Water A na Potassium Chromate A na
Pentanol (1-Pentanol) C D Potassium Cyanide B D
3-Pentanone D D Potassium Dichromate B D
Pentyl Acetate A na Potassium Ferricyanide C D
Perchloric Acid C D Potassium Ferrocyanide, aqueous up to 30% B D
Perchloroethylene C D Potassium Ferrocyanide Trihydrate C D
Perfume C D Potassium Ferricyanate (Red Prussiate) C D
Petroleum Ether B D Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash), 50% B D
Phenols (Carbolic Acid) D D Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash), 25% A B
Phenyl Ether D D Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash), 30% A D
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
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Potassium Hypochlorite D D Soda Lye (Sodium Hydroxide), 25% A na
Potassium Iodide A na Soda Lye (Sodium Hydroxide), ≥50% A D
Potassium Nitrate, 10% A na Sodium Acetate, aqueous up to 60% B D
Potassium Perchlorate A na Sodium Benzoate A na
Potassium Permanganate B B Sodium Bicarbonate, aqueous up to 50% A na
Potassium Persulfate C D Sodium Bisulfate, 10% A na
Potassium Pyrophosphate (Potassium Diphosphate) A na Sodium Bisulfite A na
Potassium Sulfite B na Sodium Borate (Borax) A na
Potassium Sulfate, 10% A na Sodium Bromide A na
Power Steering Fluid B na Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) B D
Propane Gas B D Sodium Chlorate A na
Propylene B na Sodium Chloride (Table Salt), 25% A A
Propanoic Acid C D Sodium Chlorite A na
Propanol B D Sodium Cyanide B D
2-Propanol (Isopropanol, Propan-2-ol) B D Sodium Dichromate A C
Propyl Alcohol B C Sodium Dithionite (Sodium Hydrosulfite) A na
Propylene Glycol (1,2-Propanediol) B C Sodium Fluoride A A
Propylene Oxide C D Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate A na
Pyridine D D Sodium Hydrogen Sulfate C D
Red Prussiate (Potassium Ferricyanate) C D Sodium Hydrogen Sulfite D D
Resorcinol C D Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), 1% A A
Roussin's Red Salt C D Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), 10% A A
Salicylaldehyde B na Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), 25% A na
Salicylic Acid B D Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), ≥50% A D
Salmiac (Ammonium Chloride) B D Sodium Hypochlorite, 15% (Chlorine Bleach) A A
Salt Solutions, metallic A na Sodium Hyposulfite A na
Sea Water A na Sodium Nitrate, aqueous up to 50% A na
Selenite D D Sodium Nitrite A na
Silicic Acid C D Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate D D
Silicone Oils B D Sodium Perchlorate A na
Silicon Tetrachloride D D Sodium Peroxide C D
Silver Acetate C C Sodium Peroxodisulfate A na
Silver Bromide A na Sodium Persulfate A na
Silver Cyanide C D Sodium Phosphate, 10% A D
Silver Nitrate A A Sodium Silicate (Water Glass) A na
Soap, Liquid Dish Soap 10% A na Sodium Sulfate A na
Soap Solutions A na Sodium Sulfate Decahydrate A na
Soaps A na Sodium Sulfide A na
Soda Lye (Sodium Hydroxide),1% A A Sodium Sulfite A na
Soda Lye (Sodium Hydroxide), 10% A A Sodium Superoxide C D
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
na - Information not available
It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the
selection. Improper selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

Industrial Specialties Mfg. 4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396

ISM and IS MED Specialties Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
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 Acrylic (PMMA) Chemical Compatibility Chart
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Chemical 68°F 122°F Chemical 68°F 122°F
Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate C D Tetramethylene Oxide D D
Sodium Thiosulfate B na Thionyl Chloride D D
Starch A na Tincture of Iodine, 5% D D
Stearic Acid A na Toluene (Toluol) D D
Stoddard Solvent A na Transformer Oil B D
Styrene D D Transmission Fluid B na
Styrolene D D Tributyl Citrate C D
Sublimate (Mercuric Chloride) A na Trichloroacetic Acid C D
Succinic Acid D D Trichlorobenzene D D
Sulfoxides D D Trichloroethane D D
Sulphur Dioxide, liquid D D Trichloroethylene D D
Sulfur Dioxide Gas, dry B D Trichloromethane D D
Sulfur Dioxide Gas, wet D D Tricresyl Phosphate A na
Sulfur Salts B na Triethanolamine A na
Sulfuric Acid, 98% D D Triethylene Glycol B C
Sulfuric Acid, 60% D D Triethylamine A na
Sulfuric Acid, 30% A B Trifluorotrichloroethane D D
Sulfuric Acid, 25% A B Triglycerides A na
Sulfuric Acid, 20% A B Triglycol A na
Sulfuric Acid, 6% A A 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane C D
Sulfuric Acid, 2% A A 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol D D
Sulfurous Acid, concentrated C D Tripropylene Glycol C C
Sulfurous Acid, to 10% A na Tris Buffer Solution, pH 11 A A
Sulfuryl Chloride A na Tris Buffer Solution, pH 7.0 A A
Surgical Spirit D D Trisodium Phosphate, aqueous up to 95% B D
Tallow A na Turpentine B B
Tannic Acid D D Turpentine substitute (Mineral Spirits) C D
Tannic Acid, 10% A D Urea A A
Tannins D D Urea, to 20% A A
Tartaric Acid C C Uric Acid C D
Tartaric Acid, to 50% A C Urine A na
Tensides, non-alkaline A na Vaseline A na
Tea A na Vegetable Oils C D
Tetrachloroethane D D Vinegar (Acetic Acid up to 5%) A D
Tetrachloroethylene D D Vinyl Acetate D D
Tetrachloromethane D D Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) D D
Tetraethyl Lead D D Vinyl Cyanide D D
Tetrahydrofuran (THF, Oxolane) D D Vinylbenzene D D
Tetrahydronaphtalene C D Vinylidene Chloride D D
Tetralin C D Washing Agents A na
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
na - Information not available
It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the
selection. Improper selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

Industrial Specialties Mfg. 4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396

ISM and IS MED Specialties Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
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 Acrylic (PMMA) Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 16-Jan-2019

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Chemical 68°F 122°F Chemical 68°F 122°F
Water, deionized A na Wine A na
Water, demineralized A na Wool Fat A na
Water, distilled A na Wool Wax A na
Water, fresh A na Xylene (Xylol) D D
Water, mineral water A na Yeasts A na
Water, salt A na Yellow Prussiate C D
Water, sea A na Zinc Carbonate A na
Water Glass (Sodium Silicate) A na Zinc Chloride, aqueous up to 10% B B
Wax Polish B na Zinc Nitrate A na
Whiskey A na Zinc Stearate A na
Whitewash B na Zinc Sulfate, 10% B C

A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended

B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
na - Information not available
It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the
selection. Improper selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

Industrial Specialties Mfg. 4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396

ISM and IS MED Specialties Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2019 Industrial Specialties Mfg.