304 Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart

ver 1-Nov-2018

Chemical Chemical
Acetaldehyde A Allyl Chloride A
Acetaldehyde, 40% (aqueous) A Alum, Ammonium B
Acetamide B Alum, Chrome B
Acetate Solvents, crude A Alum, Potassium B
Acetate Solvents, pure A Aluminum Acetate A
Acetic Acid, 4-8% A Aluminum Chloride B
Acetic Acid, 10% B Aluminum Chloride, 20% D
Acetic Acid, 20% B Aluminum Fluoride D
Acetic Acid, 80% D Aluminum Hydroxide A
Acetic Acid, Glacial C Aluminum Nitrate A
Acetic Anhydride B Aluminum Potassium Sulfate, 10% A
Acetic Ether (ethyl acetate) B Aluminum Potassium Sulfate, 100% D
Acetone (dimethyl ketone) A Aluminum Sulfate, 10% D
Acetophenone A Amines, 15% A
Acetyl Acetone A Ammonia, 10% A
Acetyl Chloride, dry A Ammonia Nitrate A
Acetylene A Ammonia, anhydrous A
Acetylene Tetrachloride A Ammonia, gas A
Acrylic Acid A Ammonia, liquid B
Acrylonitrile A Ammonium Acetate B
Adipic Acid, aqueous A Ammonium Bifluoride D
Alcohol, Allyl A Ammonium Carbonate B
Alcohol, Amyl (methyl butanol) A Ammonium Chloride C
Alcohol, Benzyl B Ammonium Fluoride, 10% B
Alcohol, Butyl A Ammonium Hydroxide, 20% A
Alcohol, Diacetone B Ammonium Metaphosphate A
Alcohol, Ethyl (ethanol) A Ammonium Nitrate A
Alcohol, Glycyl A Ammonium Oxalate A
Alcohol, Hexyl (hexanol) A Ammonium Persulfate A
Alcohol, Isobutyl A Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic B
Alcohol, Isopropyl (isopropanol) B Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic B
Alcohol, Methyl (carbinol, methanol, wood alcohol) A Ammonium Phosphate, Tribasic B
Alcohol, Octyl A Ammonium Sulfate, 5% B
Alcohol, Propargyl A Ammonium Sulfide D
Alcohol, Propyl (propanol) A Ammonium Thiocyanate A
Allyl Alcohol A Ammonium Thiosulfate A

Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted ]
A = Excellent – No Effect 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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Chemical Chemical
Amyl Acetate A Benzonitrile D
Amyl Alcohol (methyl butanol) A Benzyl Alcohol B
Amyl Chloride A Benzyl Benzoate A
Amyl Hydride (pentane) C Benzyl Chloride C
Aniline A Black Liquor A
Aniline Hydrochloride, 20% D Bleach (sodium hypochlorite, 5.25%) C
Animal Fat (tallow) A Bone Oil A
Anise Oil A Borax (sodium borate) A
Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) B Boric Acid B
Antimony Pentachloride D Brake Fluid A
Antimony Trichloride (antimony chloride) D Brewery Slop A
Apple Acid (malic acid) A Brine A
Aqua Regia (80% HCl, 20% HNO3) D Bromic Acid, 3.1% D
Arochlor™ 1248 B Bromine, dry D
Arsenic Acid, 80% A Bromine Gas, wet D
Asphalt B Bromine Liquid D
Aviation Fuel A Bromine Water D
Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate) A Butadiene Gas A
Barium Carbonate B Butane Gas A
Barium Chloride A Butanedioic Acid (succinic acid) A
Barium Cyanide A Butanol (butyl alcohol) A
Barium Hydrate A Butter C
Barium Hydroxide, 10% B Buttermilk A
Barium Nitrate B Butyl Acetate B
Barium Sulfate B Butyl Alcohol A
Barium Sulfide B Butyl Cellosolve (ethylene glycol monobutyl ether) A
Bay Oil A Butyl Chloride (chlorobutane) A
Beer A Butyl Ether A
Beet Sugar Liquids A Butyl Phenol A
Benzaldehyde B Butyl Phthalate B
Benzene B Butyl Stearate A
Benzene Sulfonic Acid, 80% B Butylamine A
Benzene Sulfonic Acid B Butylene (LPG, liquified petroleum gas) A
Benzine (ligroin) A Butyraldehyde B
Benzoic Acid, 10% B Butyric Acid B
Benzol B Calcium Acetate A

Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted ]
A = Excellent – No Effect 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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Chemical Chemical
Calcium Bisulfide B Chlorine Water C
Calcium Bisulfite B Chloroacetic Acid B
Calcium Carbonate A Chlorobenzene, mono A
Calcium Chlorate A Chloroethane (ethyl chloride) A
Calcium Chloride C Chloroform A
Calcium Hydroxide B Chlorobenzene (monochlorobenzene) A
Calcium Hypochlorite C Chlorobutane (butyl chloride) A
Calcium Nitrate C Chlorosulfonic Acid, 50% D
Calcium Oxide (lime) A Chocolate Syrup A
Calcium Phosphate A Chrome Alum (chromium potassium sulfate) B
Calcium Sulfate B Chromic Acid, 5% B
Calcium Sulfide A Chromic Acid, 10% B
Calgon (sodium hexametaphosphate) A Chromic Acid, 20% B
Cane Juice A Chromic Acid, 30% B
Cane Sugar Liquors A Chromic Acid, 50% C
Carbinol (methanol, methyl alcohol) A Chromium Potassium Sulfate (chrome alum) B
Carbolic Acid (phenol) B Cider A
Carbon Bisulfide A Citric Acid B
Carbon Dioxide, dry A Citric Oils (citrus oils, limonene) A
Carbon Dioxide, wet A Clorox® (bleach, sodium hypochlorite, 5.25%) A
Carbon Disulfide A Coconut Oil A
Carbon Monoxide Gas A Cod Liver Oil A
Carbon Tetrachloride B Coffee A
Carbon Tetrachloride, dry B Coke Oven Gas A
Carbon Tetrachloride, wet A Copper Acetate A
Carbonated Water (carbonic acid) A Copper Carbonate A
Carbonic Acid (carbonated water) A Copper Chloride D
Castor Oil A Copper Cyanide (cupric cyanide) B
Catsup (ketchup) A Copper Fluoborate D
Cellosolve (butyl cellosolve) A Copper Fluoride D
Chloric Acid, 20% D Copper Nitrate A
Chlorine, anhydrous liquid C Copper Sulfate, >5% (cupric sulfate) B
Chlorine Dioxide, 15% D Copper Sulfate, 5% (cupric sulfate) B
Chlorine Gas, dry A Corn Oil A
Chlorine Gas, wet D Corn Syrup A
Chlorine Liquid D Cottonseed Oil A

Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted ]
A = Excellent – No Effect 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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Chemical Chemical
Cream A Dimethyl Phthalate A
Creosote A Dioctyl Phthalate A
Cresols A Dioxane D
Cresylic Acid A Diphenyl (Dowtherm™) B
Crude Oil, sour A Diphenyl Ether (diphenyl oxide) B
Cupric Acid D Diphenyl Oxide (diphenyl ether) B
Cupric Cyanide (copper cyanide) B Disodium Phosphate A
Cupric Nitrate A Dowtherm™ (diphenyl) B
Cupric Sulfate (copper sulfate) B Dry Cleaning Solvents A
Cutting Oil A Dyes A
Cyanic Acid A Epichlorohydrin A
Cyclohexane A Epsom Salts (magnesium sulfate) A
Cyclohexanol A Ethane A
Cyclohexanone A Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) A
Detergents A Ethanolamine A
Developers, photographic A Ethers A
Dextrin (starch gum) A Ethyl Acetate (acetic ether) B
Dextrose (glucose) A Ethyl Acrylate A
Diacetone Alcohol B Ethyl Alcohol (ethanol) A
Dibenzyl Ether A Ethyl Bromide A
Dibutyl Ether A Ethyl Butyrate A
Dibutyl Phthalate A Ethyl Chloride (chloroethane) A
Dichlorobenzene A Ethyl Ether B
Dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride) B Ethyl Sulfate D
Dichloroethylene D Ethylene Bromide A
Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50) A Ethylene Chloride B
Diethanolamine A Ethylene Chlorohydrin B
Diethyl Ether B Ethylene Diamine B
Diethylamine A Ethylene Dichloride (dichloroethane) B
Diethylene Glycol A Ethyl Ether A
Diisobutylene A Ethylene Glycol (antifreeze) B
Diisopropyl Ketone A Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (butyl cellosolve) A
Dimethyl Aniline B Ethylene Oxide B
Dimethyl Ether (methyl ether) C Ethylbenzene A
Dimethyl Formamide A Fatty Acids B
Dimethyl Ketone (acetone) A Ferric Chloride D

Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted ]
A = Excellent – No Effect 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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installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the
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 304 Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
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Chemical Chemical
Ferric Hydroxide A Glycolic Acid (hydroxyacetic acid) B
Ferric Nitrate, 50% B Glycols A
Ferric Sulfate B Glycyl Alcohol (glycerin, glycerol) A
Ferrous Chloride D Gold Monocyanide A
Ferrous Nitrate A Grape Juice A
Ferrous Sulfate B Glucose (dextrose) A
Flaxseed Oil (linseed oil) A Grease A
Fluoboric Acid B Helium Gas A
Fluorine Gas, dry C Heptane A
Fluorine Gas, wet D Hexane A
Fluosilicic Acid, 25% (hydro fluosilicic acid) D Hexyl Alcohol (hexanol) A
Formaldehyde, 40% A Honey A
Formaldehyde, 50% A Hydraulic Oil, petroleum A
Formaldehyde, 100% C Hydraulic Oil, synthetic A
Formic Acid, 25% B Hydrazine A
Freon 11 Trichlorofluoromethane (MF) A Hydro Fluosilicic Acid, 25% (fluosilicic acid) D
Freon 12 Dichlorodifluoromethane B Hydrobromic Acid, 10% D
Freon 22 Chlorodifluoromethane A Hydrobromic Acid, 20% D
Freon 113 Trichlorotrifluoroethane (TF) A Hydrobromic Acid, 100% D
Freon 114 Dichlorotetrafluoroethane A Hydrochloric Acid, 10% C
Freon TF Trichlorotrifluoroethane A Hydrochloric Acid, 20% D
Fructose A Hydrochloric Acid, 37% D
Fruit Juice A Hydrochloric Acid, 100% D
Fuel Oils (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) A Hydrochloric Acid, dry gas D
Furan Resin A Hydrocyanic Acid (prussic acid) B
Furfural (ant oil, bran oil) B Hydrofluoric Acid, 10% C
Gallic Acid A Hydrofluoric Acid, 20% D
Gasoline, high aromatic A Hydrofluoric Acid, 50% D
Gasoline, leaded A Hydrofluoric Acid, 75% D
Gasoline, unleaded A Hydrofluoric Acid, 100% B
Gelatin A Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 20% D
Gluconic Acid, 50% D Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 25% D
Glucose A Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 100% D
Glue (PVA, polyvinyl acetate) A Hydrogen Chloride Gas, dry A
Glycerin (glycerol, glycyl alcohol) A Hydrogen Cyanide (hydrocyanic acid, prussic acid) B
Glycerol (glycerin, glycyl alcohol) A Hydrogen Gas A

Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted ]
A = Excellent – No Effect C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
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
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 304 Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
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Chemical Chemical
Hydrogen Peroxide, 5% B Lime (calcium oxide) A
Hydrogen Peroxide, 10% B Lime-Sulfur Solution A
Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% B Linoleic Acid B
Hydrogen Peroxide, 50% B Linseed Oil (flaxseed oil) A
Hydrogen Peroxide, 90% A Liquid Rosin (tall oil, tallol) A
Hydrogen Peroxide, 100% B Liquified Petroleum Gas (butylene, LPG) A
Hydrogen Sulfide, aqueous C Lituium Bromide A
Hydrogen Sulfide, dry C Lithium Chloride A
Hydroquinone B Lithium Hydroxide B
Hydroxyacetic Acid, 10% (glycolic acid) B LPG (butylene, liquified petroleum gas) A
Hydroxyacetic Acid (glycolic acid) B Lubricants A
Hypochlorous Acid D Lubricating Oil A
Ink C Lye, Ca(OH)2 (calcium hydroxide) B
Iodine D Lye, KOH (potassium hydroxide) B
Iodoform A Lye, NaOH (sodium hydroxide) B
Isobutyl Alcohol A Magnesium Bisulfate A
Isooctane A Magnesium Carbonate B
Isopropyl Acetate C Magnesium Chloride D
Isopropyl Alcohol (isopropanol) B Magnesium Hydroxide (milk of magnesia) B
Isopropyl Chloride A Magnesium Nitrate B
Isopropyl Ether A Magnesium Oxide A
Jet Fuel (JP3, JP4, JP5) A Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom salts) A
Kerosene A Maleic Acid A
Ketchup (catsup) A Maleic Anhydride A
Ketones A Malic Acid (apple acid) A
Kraft Liquor A Manganese Sulfate B
Lacquer Thinners A Mash (brewing) A
Lacquers A Mayonnaise C
Lactic Acid, 25% B Melamine (triazine) D
Lard (animal fat) A Mercuric Chloride, dilute D
Latex A Mercuric Cyanide C
Lead Acetate (sugar of lead) B Mercuric Nitrate B
Lead Nitrate B Mercurous Nitrate A
Lead Sulfamate C Mercury (quicksilver) A
Lemon Oil (citrus oils, limonene) A Methacrylic Acid, glacial A
Ligroin (benzine) A Methane Gas (methyl hydride, natural gas) A

Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted ]
A = Excellent – No Effect C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
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
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 304 Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
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Chemical Chemical
Methanol (carbinol, methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) A Naphthalene (tar camphor) A
Methyl Acetate A Natural Gas (methane gas, methyl hydride) A
Methyl Acetone A Neon Gas A
Methyl Acrylate A Nickel Acetate A
Methyl Alcohol, 10% (methanol) A Nickel Chloride D
Methyl Alcohol (methanol) A Nickel Nitrate B
Methyl Benzene (toluene, toluol) A Nickel Sulfate B
Methyl Bromide A Nicotine Acid D
Methyl Butanol (amyl alcohol) A Nitrating Acid, <15% HNO3 C
Methyl Butyl Ketone (MBK) A Nitrating Acid, >15% H2SO4 C
Methyl Cellosolve B Nitrating Acid, <1% Acid C
Methyl Chloride A Nitrating Acid, <15% H2SO4 C
Methyl Chloroform (trichloroethane) A Nitric Acid, 5-10% B
Methyl Ether (dimethyl ether) C Nitric Acid, 20% B
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) A Nitric Acid, 30% C
Methyl Formate A Nitric Acid, 40% C
Methyl Hydride (methane gas, natural gas) A Nitric Acid, 50% C
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone B Nitric Acid, 70% C
Methyl Isopropyl Ketone A Nitric Acid, concentrated A
Methyl Methacrylate B Nitrobenzene (oil of mirbane) B
Methyl Salicylate (wintergreen oil) A Nitroethane A
Methylamine A Nitrogen Gas A
Methylene Chloride B Nitromethane A
Milk A Nitrous Acid B
Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) B Nitrous Oxide Gas B
Mineral Oil A Octane A
Mineral Spirits A Octyl Alcohol A
Molasses, crude A Oil, Aniline A
Molasses, edible A Oil, Anise A
Monochloroacetic Acid A Oil, Ant (furfural, bran oil) B
Monochlorobenzene (chlorobenzene) A Oil, Bay A
Monoethanolamine A Oil, Bone A
Morpholine A Oil, Castor A
Motor Oil A Oil, Cinnamon A
Mustard A Oil, Citric (citrus oils, limonene) A
Naphtha A Oil, Clove A

Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted ]
A = Excellent – No Effect C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
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.

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 304 Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
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Chemical Chemical
Oil, Coconut A Oils, Thread Cutting A
Oil, Cod Liver A Oils, Transformer (mineral oil type liquid insulators) A
Oil, Corn A Oils, Vegetable A
Oil, Cottonseed A Oils and Fats A
Oil, Creosote B Oleic Acid A
Oil, Cutting A Oleum, 25% B
Oil, Flaxseed (linseed oil) A Oleum, 100% A
Oil, Ginger D Orange Extract A
Oil, Hydraulic Oil (petroleum) A Oxalic Acid, cold B
Oil, Hydraulic Oil (synthetic) A Oxygen Gas A
Oil, Lemon (citrus oils, limonene) A Ozone Gas B
Oil, Linseed (flaxseed oil) A Ozonized Water C
Oil, Mineral A Palmitic Acid, 70% B
Oil, Motor A Paraffin A
Oil, Olive A Pentane (amyl hydride) C
Oil, Orange (citrus oils, limonene) A Perchloric Acid, 10% C
Oil, Palm A Perchloric Acid, 70% C
Oil, Peanut A Perchloroethylene B
Oil, Peppermint A Petrolatum (petroleum jelly) A
Oil, Pine A Petroleum A
Oil, Rapeseed A Petroleum Jelly (petrolatum A
Oil, Rosin A Phenols, 10% B
Oil, Sesame Seed A Phenols, 90% B
Oil, Silicone A Phenol (carbolic acid) B
Oil, Soybean A Phosphoric Acid, 10% B
Oil, Tanning A Phosphoric Acid, 20% B
Oil, Turbine A Phosphoric Acid, <40% C
Oil of Mirbane (nitrobenzene) B Phosphoric Acid, >40% D
Oil, Wintergreen (methyl salicylate) A Phosphoric Acid, crude D
Oils, Animal A Phosphorus A
Oils, Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50) A Phosphorus Oxychloride B
Oils, Fuel (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) A Phosphorus Trichloride, dry A
Oils, Hydraulic (petroleum) A Photographic Developers A
Oils, Hydraulic (synthetic) A Photographic Solutions D
Oils, Lubricating A Phthalic Acid B
Oils, Mineral A Phthalic Anhydride A

Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted ]
A = Excellent – No Effect C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
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.

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 304 Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
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Chemical Chemical
Picric Acid B Propyl Alcohol (propanol) A
Pickling Solutions A Propylene B
Picric Acid, 10% A Propylene Glycol B
Pine Oil A Prussic Acid (hydrocyanic acid, hydrogen cyanide)) B
Plating Solutions, Antimony Plating 130°F (54.4°C) A Pyridine A
Plating Solutions, Arsenic Plating 110°F (43°C) A Pyrogallic Acid (pyrogallol) B
Potable Water A Quicksilver (mercury) A
Potash (potassium carbonate) B Rosins A
Potassium Acetate A Rum A
Potassium Alum, 10% A Rust Inhibitors A
Potassium Alum, 100% D Salad Dressings A
Potassium Bicarbonate B Salicylic Acid B
Potassium Bichromate (potassium dichromate) A Salt Brine (NaCl, saturated) B
Potassium Bromide, 30% B Sea Water C
Potassium Carbonate (potash) B Sewage A
Potassium Chlorate, 30% aqueous B Shellac, bleached A
Potassium Chloride B Shellac, orange A
Potassium Chromate B Silicone Oil A
Potassium Cyanide Solutions B Silver Bromide D
Potassium Dichromate B Silver Chloride D
Potassium Ferricyanide B Silver Cyanide A
Potassium Ferrocyanide B Silver Nitrate B
Potassium Hydroxide, 10% (lye, caustic potash) A Soap Solutions A
Potassium Hydroxide, 25% (lye, caustic potash) B Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) A
Potassium Hypochlorite C Sodium Acetate B
Potassium Iodide A Sodium Aluminate A
Potassium Nitrate (saltpeter) B Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) A
Potassium Oxalate B Sodium Bichromate (sodium dichromate) A
Potassium Permanganate, 20% B Sodium Bisulfate D
Potassium Persulfate A Sodium Bisulfite B
Potassium Phosphate A Sodium Borate (Borax) B
Potassium Sulfate B Sodium Bromide C
Potassium Sulfide B Sodium Carbonate (soda ash) A
Propane, liquefied A Sodium Chlorate A
Propargyl Alcohol, 7% A Sodium Chloride B
Propyl Acetate A Sodium Chromate B

Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted ]
A = Excellent – No Effect C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
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.

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 304 Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
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Chemical Chemical
Sodium Cyanide A Stearic Acid B
Sodium Dichromate (sodium bichromate) A Stoddard Solvent (dry cleaning solvent) A
Sodium Ferricyanide A Styrene A
Sodium Ferrocyanide B Succinic Acid (butanedioic acid) A
Sodium Fluoride D Sugar Liquids A
Sodium Hexametaphosphate (Calgon) A Sugar of Lead (lead acetate) B
Sodium Hydrosulfide A Sulfamic Acid, 25% D
Sodium Hydrosulfite A Sulfate Liquors B
Sodium Hydroxide, 20% B Sulfite Liquor (sulfite paper process) B
Sodium Hydroxide, 50% B Sulfur Chloride D
Sodium Hydroxide, 80% C Sulfur Dioxide D
Sodium Hypochlorite, <20% C Sulfuric Acid, <10% D
Sodium Hypochlorite, 100% D Sulfuric Acid, 10-75% D
Sodium Hyposulfate A Sulfuric Acid, 75-100% C
Sodium Metaphosphate A Sulfuric Acid, cold concentrated C
Sodium Metasilicate A Sulfuric Acid, hot concentrated D
Sodium Nitrate B Sulfurous Acid B
Sodium Nitrite A Syrup (sucrose in water) A
Sodium Perborate B Tall Oil (liquid rosin, tallol) A
Sodium Perchlorate A Tallow (animal fat) A
Sodium Peroxide A Tannic Acid B
Sodium Phosphate Acid B Tanning Liquors A
Sodium Polyphosphate B Tar Camphor (naphthalene) A
Sodium Silicate (water glass) A Tartaric Acid C
Sodium Sulfate B Tetrachloroethane B
Sodium Sulfide, 50% B Tetraethyl Lead A
Sodium Sulfite B Tetrahydrofuran A
Sodium Tetraborate A Thread Cutting Oils A
Sodium Thiosulfate, hypo A Tin Chloride (stannic chloride) D
Sorghum A Titanium Tetrachloride A
Sour Gas A Toluene (methyl benzene, toluol) A
Soy Sauce A Tomato Juice A
Stannic Chloride (tin chloride) D Transformer Oils (mineral oil type liquid insulators) A
Stannous Chloride C Triazine (melamine) D
Starch (amylum) A Tributyl Phosphate A
Starch Gum (dextrin) A Trichloroacetic Acid D

Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted ]
A = Excellent – No Effect C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
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.

ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com ismedspec.com
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 304 Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 1-Nov-2018

Chemical Chemical
Trichloroethane (methyl chloroform) B Yeast A
Trichloroethylene B Zinc Carbonate B
Trichloropropane A Zinc Chloride, 40% B
Tricresylphosphate (TCP) D Zinc Hydrosulfite A
Triethanolamine A Zinc Nitrate A
Triethyl Phosphate A Zinc Sulfate B
Triethylamine A
Trisodium Phosphate B
Turbine Oil A
Turpentine A
Urea B
Uric Acid B
Urine A
Varnish A
Vaseline A
Vegetable Juices A
Vinegar (4-8% acetic acid) A
Vinyl Acetate B
Vinyl Chloride B
Water, acid mine B
Water, deionized (demineralized water) A
Water, distilled A
Water, fresh A
Water, potable A
Water, salt B
Water, sewage A
Water Glass (sodium silicate) A
Weed Killers A
Whey A
Whiskey and Wines A
White Liquor, pulp mill A
White Water, paper mill A
Wines A
Wintergreen Oil (methyl Salicylate) A
Xenon Gas A
Xylene B

Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted ]
A = Excellent – No Effect C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use
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.

ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2018 Industrial Specialties Mfg.