LDPE Chemical Compatibility
LDPE Chemical Compatibility Chart: Check the chemical compatibility of LDPE (low density polyethylene) with various chemicals, solvents, alcohols and other products.
LDPE is defined by a density range of 0.910–0.940 g/cm3. It is not reactive at room temperatures, except by strong oxidizing agents, and some solvents cause swelling. It can withstand temperatures of 80°C continuously and 95 °C for a short time. It is flexible and tough, but breakable. LDPE's intermolecular forces are weaker, its tensile strength is lower, and its resilience is higher than HDPE.
- Excellent resistance (no attack / no chemical reaction) to dilute and concentrated acids, alcohols, bases and esters
- Good resistance (minor attack / very low chemical reactivity) to aldehydes, ketones and vegetable oils
- Limited resistance (moderate attack / significant chemical reaction, suitable for short-term use only) to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, mineral oils, and oxidizing agents
- Poor resistance and not recommended for use with halogenated hydrocarbons.
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.
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 | C-Fair |
| Acetamide | A-Excellent |
| Acetate Solvent | A-Excellent |
| Acetic Acid | A2-Excellent |
| Acetic Acid 20% | A-Excellent |
| Acetic Acid 80% | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetic Acid, Glacial | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetic Anhydride | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetone | B1-Good |
| Acetyl Bromide | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetyl Chloride (dry) | D-Severe Effect |
| Acetylene | D-Severe Effect |
| Acrylonitrile | A-Excellent |
| Adipic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Amyl | B2-Good |
| Alcohols: Benzyl | D-Severe Effect |
| Alcohols: Butyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Diacetone | B1-Good |
| Alcohols: Ethyl | B-Good |
| Alcohols: Hexyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Isobutyl | A2-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Isopropyl | A2-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Methyl | A1-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Octyl | A-Excellent |
| Alcohols: Propyl | A2-Excellent |
| Aluminum Chloride | B2-Good |
| Aluminum Chloride 20% | B2-Good |
| Aluminum Fluoride | A2-Excellent |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | A2-Excellent |
| Aluminum Nitrate | A2-Excellent |
| Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 10% | A2-Excellent |
| Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 100% | A2-Excellent |
| Aluminum Sulfate | A2-Excellent |
| Alums | A-Excellent |
| Amines | C1-Fair |
| Ammonia 10% | C1-Fair |
| Ammonia Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Ammonia, anhydrous | B2-Good |
| Ammonia, liquid | C1-Fair |
| Ammonium Acetate | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Bifluoride | A2-Excellent |
| Ammonium Carbonate | B2-Good |
| Ammonium Caseinate | N/A |
| Ammonium Chloride | A2-Excellent |
| Ammonium Hydroxide | A1-Excellent |
| Ammonium Nitrate | A1-Excellent |
| Ammonium Oxalate | N/A |
| Ammonium Persulfate | A2-Excellent |
| Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic | A2-Excellent |
| Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic | A-Excellent |
| Ammonium Phosphate, Tribasic | C-Fair |
| Ammonium Sulfate | A1-Excellent |
| Ammonium Sulfite | B2-Good |
| Ammonium Thiosulfate | A-Excellent |
| Amyl Acetate | C1-Fair |
| Amyl Alcohol | B2-Good |
| Amyl Chloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Aniline | C-Fair |
| Aniline Hydrochloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Antifreeze | N/A |
| Antimony Trichloride | B2-Good |
| Aqua Regia (80% HCl, 20% HNO3) | B1-Good |
| Arochlor 1248 | C1-Fair |
| Aromatic Hydrocarbons | C-Fair |
| Arsenic Acid | B2-Good |
| Arsenic Salts | B-Good |
| Asphalt | A1-Excellent |
| Barium Carbonate | B2-Good |
| Barium Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Barium Cyanide | B-Good |
| Barium Hydroxide | B2-Good |
| Barium Nitrate | B2-Good |
| Barium Sulfate | B2-Good |
| Barium Sulfide | B2-Good |
| Beer | A2-Excellent |
| Beet Sugar Liquids | A1-Excellent |
| Benzaldehyde | A1-Excellent |
| Benzene | C1-Fair |
| Benzene Sulfonic Acid | A1-Excellent |
| Benzoic Acid | A1-Excellent |
| Benzol | C1-Fair |
| Benzonitrile | N/A |
| Benzyl Chloride | N/A |
| Bleaching Liquors | A1-Excellent |
| Borax (Sodium Borate) | A2-Excellent |
| Boric Acid | A2-Excellent |
| Brewery Slop | N/A |
| Bromine | D-Severe Effect |
| Butadiene | D-Severe Effect |
| Butane | C1-Fair |
| Butanol (Butyl Alcohol) | B2-Good |
| Butter | N/A |
| Buttermilk | A1-Excellent |
| Butyl Amine | C1-Fair |
| Butyl Ether | N/A |
| Butyl Phthalate | C1-Fair |
| Butylacetate | C1-Fair |
| Butylene | B1-Good |
| Butyric Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Calcium Bisulfate | N/A |
| Calcium Bisulfide | B1-Good |
| Calcium Bisulfite | A1-Excellent |
| Calcium Carbonate | B1-Good |
| Calcium Chlorate | N/A |
| Calcium Chloride | B2-Good |
| Calcium Hydroxide | A2-Excellent |
| Calcium Hypochlorite | A1-Excellent |
| Calcium Nitrate | A1-Excellent |
| Calcium Oxide | B1-Good |
| Calcium Sulfate | B1-Good |
| Calgon | N/A |
| Cane Juice | N/A |
| Carbolic Acid (Phenol) | D-Severe Effect |
| Carbon Bisulfide | N/A |
| Carbon Dioxide (dry) | A1-Excellent |
| Carbon Dioxide (wet) | A1-Excellent |
| Carbon Disulfide | C1-Fair |
| Carbon Monoxide | A2-Excellent |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Carbon Tetrachloride (dry) | D-Severe Effect |
| Carbon Tetrachloride (wet) | N/A |
| Carbonated Water | A-Excellent |
| Carbonic Acid | B2-Good |
| Catsup | N/A |
| Chloric Acid | N/A |
| Chlorinated Glue | N/A |
| Chlorine (dry) | D-Severe Effect |
| Chlorine Water | B1-Good |
| Chlorine, Anhydrous Liquid | D-Severe Effect |
| Chloroacetic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Chlorobenzene (Mono) | C1-Fair |
| Chlorobromomethane | A-Excellent |
| Chloroform | C1-Fair |
| Chlorosulfonic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Chocolate Syrup | N/A |
| 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 | B-Good |
| Citric Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Citric Oils | N/A |
| Cloroxr (Bleach) | N/A |
| Coffee | N/A |
| Copper Chloride | N/A |
| Copper Cyanide | B2-Good |
| Copper Fluoborate | N/A |
| Copper Nitrate | B2-Good |
| Copper Sulfate>5% | A2-Excellent |
| Copper Sulfate 5% | A2-Excellent |
| Cream | N/A |
| Cresols | C1-Fair |
| Cresylic Acid | B1-Good |
| Cupric Acid | B1-Good |
| Cyanic Acid | N/A |
| Cyclohexane | B1-Good |
| Cyclohexanone | D-Severe Effect |
| Detergents | D-Severe Effect |
| Diacetone Alcohol | A-Excellent |
| Dichlorobenzene | N/A |
| Dichloroethane | C1-Fair |
| Diesel Fuel | C1-Fair |
| Diethyl Ether | N/A |
| Diethylamine | D-Severe Effect |
| Diethylene Glycol | B2-Good |
| Dimethyl Aniline | N/A |
| Dimethyl Formamide | A-Excellent |
| Diphenyl | N/A |
| Diphenyl Oxide | N/A |
| Dyes | N/A |
| Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate) | A2-Excellent |
| Ethane | N/A |
| Ethanol | B-Good |
| Ethanolamine | N/A |
| Ether | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethyl Acetate | A-Excellent |
| Ethyl Benzoate | C2-Fair |
| Ethyl Chloride | C1-Fair |
| Ethyl Ether | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethyl Sulfate | N/A |
| Ethylene Bromide | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethylene Chloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethylene Chlorohydrin | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethylene Diamine | A-Excellent |
| Ethylene Dichloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Ethylene Glycol | A2-Excellent |
| Ethylene Oxide | A-Excellent |
| Fatty Acids | D-Severe Effect |
| Ferric Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Ferric Nitrate | A2-Excellent |
| Ferric Sulfate | A2-Excellent |
| Ferrous Chloride | A2-Excellent |
| Ferrous Sulfate | A2-Excellent |
| Fluoboric Acid | A2-Excellent |
| Fluorine | D-Severe Effect |
| Fluosilicic Acid | A2-Excellent |
| Formaldehyde 100% | B-Good |
| Formaldehyde 40% | D-Severe Effect |
| Formic Acid | D-Severe Effect |
| Freon 113 | N/A |
| Freon 12 | A1-Excellent |
| Freon 22 | N/A |
| Freon TF | N/A |
| Freonr 11 | C-Fair |
| Fruit Juice | A-Excellent |
| Fuel Oils | B-Good |
| Furan Resin | D-Severe Effect |
| Furfural | D-Severe Effect |
| Gallic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Gasoline (high-aromatic) | A-Excellent |
| Gasoline, leaded, ref. | N/A |
| Gasoline, unleaded | N/A |
| Gelatin | A2-Excellent |
| Glucose | A2-Excellent |
| Glue, P.V.A. | A1-Excellent |
| Glycerin | A1-Excellent |
| Glycolic Acid | A2-Excellent |
| Gold Monocyanide | N/A |
| Grape Juice | B-Good |
| Grease | N/A |
| Heptane | B1-Good |
| Hexane | D-Severe Effect |
| Honey | B-Good |
| Hydraulic Oil (Petro) | C-Fair |
| Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) | A-Excellent |
| Hydrazine | N/A |
| Hydrobromic Acid 100% | B1-Good |
| Hydrobromic Acid 20% | B2-Good |
| Hydrochloric Acid 100% | N/A |
| Hydrochloric Acid 20% | A2-Excellent |
| Hydrochloric Acid 37% | B2-Good |
| Hydrochloric Acid, Dry Gas | A2-Excellent |
| Hydrocyanic Acid | A2-Excellent |
| Hydrocyanic Acid (Gas 10%) | N/A |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 100% | N/A |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 20% | A2-Excellent |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 50% | A1-Excellent |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 75% | C1-Fair |
| Hydrofluosilicic Acid 100% | B1-Good |
| Hydrofluosilicic Acid 20% | B2-Good |
| Hydrogen Gas | A2-Excellent |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 10% | A-Excellent |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 100% | C2-Fair |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 30% | C2-Fair |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 50% | C2-Fair |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (aqua) | A-Excellent |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (dry) | A-Excellent |
| Hydroquinone | A-Excellent |
| Hydroxyacetic Acid 70% | A-Excellent |
| Ink | N/A |
| Iodine | A1-Excellent |
| Iodine (in alcohol) | B-Good |
| Iodoform | N/A |
| Isooctane | B-Good |
| Isopropyl Acetate | B1-Good |
| Isopropyl Ether | B-Good |
| Isotane | N/A |
| Jet Fuel (JP3, JP4, JP5) | D-Severe Effect |
| Kerosene | C1-Fair |
| Ketones | C1-Fair |
| Lacquer Thinners | A-Excellent |
| Lacquers | A-Excellent |
| Lactic Acid | A1-Excellent |
| Lard | A-Excellent |
| Latex | N/A |
| Lead Acetate | A2-Excellent |
| Lead Nitrate | A2-Excellent |
| Lead Sulfamate | A1-Excellent |
| Ligroin | A-Excellent |
| Lime | A-Excellent |
| Linoleic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Lithium Chloride | A2-Excellent |
| Lithium Hydroxide | N/A |
| Lubricants | D-Severe Effect |
| Lye: Ca(OH)2 Calcium Hydroxide | A2-Excellent |
| Lye: KOH Potassium Hydroxide | A-Excellent |
| Lye: NaOH Sodium Hydroxide | D-Severe Effect |
| Magnesium Bisulfate | N/A |
| Magnesium Carbonate | B-Good |
| Magnesium Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Magnesium Hydroxide | A2-Excellent |
| Magnesium Nitrate | A2-Excellent |
| Magnesium Oxide | N/A |
| Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salts) | A2-Excellent |
| Maleic Acid | B2-Good |
| Maleic Anhydride | D-Severe Effect |
| Malic Acid | B2-Good |
| Manganese Sulfate | A1-Excellent |
| Mash | A-Excellent |
| Mayonnaise | D-Severe Effect |
| Melamine | N/A |
| Mercuric Chloride (dilute) | A-Excellent |
| Mercuric Cyanide | A-Excellent |
| Mercurous Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Mercury | A-Excellent |
| Methane | N/A |
| Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) | A1-Excellent |
| Methyl Acetate | B1-Good |
| Methyl Acetone | N/A |
| Methyl Acrylate | N/A |
| Methyl Alcohol 10% | A1-Excellent |
| Methyl Bromide | C1-Fair |
| Methyl Butyl Ketone | N/A |
| Methyl Cellosolve | N/A |
| Methyl Chloride | C1-Fair |
| Methyl Dichloride | N/A |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone | D-Severe Effect |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide | N/A |
| Methyl Isobutyl Ketone | C-Fair |
| Methyl Isopropyl Ketone | D-Severe Effect |
| Methyl Methacrylate | N/A |
| Methylamine | A1-Excellent |
| Methylene Chloride | D-Severe Effect |
| Milk | A-Excellent |
| Mineral Spirits | B-Good |
| Molasses | A-Excellent |
| Monochloroacetic acid | N/A |
| Monoethanolamine | C-Fair |
| Morpholine | N/A |
| Motor oil | C1-Fair |
| Mustard | A-Excellent |
| Naphtha | A1-Excellent |
| Naphthalene | C-Fair |
| Natural Gas | A-Excellent |
| Nickel Chloride | A-Excellent |
| Nickel Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Nickel Sulfate | A-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%) | C-Fair |
| Nitric Acid (50%) | B1-Good |
| Nitric Acid (5-10%) | B-Good |
| Nitric Acid (Concentrated) | C1-Fair |
| Nitrobenzene | C1-Fair |
| Nitrogen Fertilizer | N/A |
| Nitromethane | A-Excellent |
| Nitrous Acid | N/A |
| Nitrous Oxide | C-Fair |
| Oils: Aniline | N/A |
| Oils: Anise | N/A |
| Oils: Bay | N/A |
| Oils: Bone | N/A |
| Oils: Castor | N/A |
| Oils: Cinnamon | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Citric | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Clove | N/A |
| Oils: Coconut | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Cod Liver | N/A |
| Oils: Corn | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Cottonseed | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Creosote | C-Fair |
| Oils: Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50) | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Fuel (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) | B-Good |
| Oils: Ginger | N/A |
| Oils: Hydraulic Oil (Petro) | C-Fair |
| Oils: Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Lemon | N/A |
| Oils: Linseed | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Mineral | B1-Good |
| Oils: Olive | A1-Excellent |
| Oils: Orange | C1-Fair |
| Oils: Palm | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Peanut | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Peppermint | N/A |
| Oils: Pine | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Rapeseed | D-Severe Effect |
| Oils: Rosin | B2-Good |
| Oils: Sesame Seed | N/A |
| Oils: Silicone | A-Excellent |
| Oils: Soybean | A1-Excellent |
| Oils: Sperm (whale) | N/A |
| Oils: Tanning | N/A |
| Oils: Transformer | C1-Fair |
| Oils: Turbine | C-Fair |
| Oleic Acid | C2-Fair |
| Oleum 100% | D-Severe Effect |
| Oleum 25% | D-Severe Effect |
| Oxalic Acid (cold) | A2-Excellent |
| Ozone | C1-Fair |
| Palmitic Acid | N/A |
| Paraffin | B-Good |
| Pentane | D-Severe Effect |
| Perchloric Acid | B-Good |
| Perchloroethylene | D-Severe Effect |
| Petrolatum | B-Good |
| Petroleum | C1-Fair |
| Phenol (10%) | B-Good |
| Phenol (Carbolic Acid) | D-Severe Effect |
| Phosphoric Acid (>40%) | B1-Good |
| Phosphoric Acid (crude) | B1-Good |
| Phosphoric Acid (molten) | N/A |
| Phosphoric Acid (S40%) | A-Excellent |
| Phosphoric Acid Anhydride | N/A |
| Phosphorus | B-Good |
| Phosphorus Trichloride | B-Good |
| Photographic Developer | A-Excellent |
| Photographic Solutions | A-Excellent |
| Phthalic Acid | B2-Good |
| Phthalic Anhydride | N/A |
| Picric Acid | A-Excellent |
| Plating Solutions, Antimony Plating 130°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, Arsenic Plating 110°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Brass): High-Speed Brass Bath 110°F | B-Good |
| Plating Solutions (Brass): Regular Brass Bath 100°F | B-Good |
| Plating Solutions (Bronze): Cu-Cd Bronze Bath R.T. | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Bronze): Cu-Sn Bronze Bath 160°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Bronze): Cu-Zn Bronze Bath 100°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Cadmium): Cyanide Bath 90°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Cadmium): Fluoborate Bath 100°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Barrel Chrome Bath 95°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Black Chrome Bath 115°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Chromic-Sulfuric Bath 130°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Fluoride Bath 130°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions, (Chromium): Fluosilicate Bath 95°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Acid): Copper Fluoborate Bath 120°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Acid): Copper Sulfate Bath R.T. | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Cyanide): Copper Strike Bath 120°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Cyanide): High-Speed Bath 180°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Cyanide): Rochelle Salt Bath 150°F | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Misc): Copper (Electroless) | N/A |
| Plating Solutions (Copper) (Misc): Copper Pyrophosphate | N/A |
| 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) | A1-Excellent |
| Potassium Bicarbonate | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Bromide | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Chlorate | A1-Excellent |
| Potassium Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Potassium Chromate | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Cyanide Solutions | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Dichromate | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Ferricyanide | A2-Excellent |
| Potassium Ferrocyanide | A1-Excellent |
| Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Hypochlorite | C1-Fair |
| Potassium Iodide | B1-Good |
| Potassium Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Oxalate | N/A |
| Potassium Permanganate | A-Excellent |
| Potassium Sulfate | A2-Excellent |
| Potassium Sulfide | A2-Excellent |
| Propane (liquefied) | C1-Fair |
| Propylene | N/A |
| Propylene Glycol | B2-Good |
| Pyridine | B1-Good |
| Pyrogallic Acid | N/A |
| Resorcinal | B2-Good |
| Rosins | B1-Good |
| Rum | N/A |
| Rust Inhibitors | N/A |
| Salad Dressings | N/A |
| Salicylic Acid | B2-Good |
| Salt Brine (NaCl saturated) | A-Excellent |
| Sea Water | A2-Excellent |
| Shellac (Bleached) | A1-Excellent |
| Shellac (Orange) | A1-Excellent |
| Silicone | N/A |
| Silver Bromide | A-Excellent |
| Silver Nitrate | A-Excellent |
| Soap Solutions | D-Severe Effect |
| Soda Ash (see Sodium Carbonate) | B-Good |
| Sodium Acetate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Aluminate | N/A |
| Sodium Benzoate | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Bisulfate | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Bisulfite | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Borate (Borax) | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Bromide | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Carbonate | B2-Good |
| Sodium Chlorate | B2-Good |
| Sodium Chloride | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Chromate | N/A |
| Sodium Cyanide | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Ferrocyanide | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Fluoride | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Hydrosulfite | N/A |
| Sodium Hydroxide (20%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sodium Hydroxide (50%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sodium Hydroxide (80%) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sodium Hypochlorite (<20%) | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Hypochlorite (100%) | B2-Good |
| Sodium Hyposulfate | N/A |
| Sodium Metaphosphate | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Metasilicate | N/A |
| Sodium Nitrate | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Perborate | A1-Excellent |
| Sodium Peroxide | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Polyphosphate | A-Excellent |
| Sodium Silicate | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Sulfate | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Sulfide | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Sulfite | B1-Good |
| Sodium Tetraborate | A2-Excellent |
| Sodium Thiosulfate (hypo) | A1-Excellent |
| Sorghum | N/A |
| Soy Sauce | N/A |
| Stannic Chloride | A2-Excellent |
| Stannic Fluoborate | N/A |
| Stannous Chloride | B2-Good |
| Starch | B-Good |
| Stearic Acid | B1-Good |
| Stoddard Solvent | C2-Fair |
| Styrene | N/A |
| Sugar (Liquids) | N/A |
| Sulfate (Liquors) | A2-Excellent |
| Sulfur Chloride | C1-Fair |
| Sulfur Dioxide | B1-Good |
| Sulfur Dioxide (dry) | A1-Excellent |
| Sulfur Hexafluoride | B-Good |
| Sulfur Trioxide | N/A |
| Sulfur Trioxide (dry) | C1-Fair |
| Sulfuric Acid (<10%) | A1-Excellent |
| Sulfuric Acid (10-75%) | A1-Excellent |
| Sulfuric Acid (75-100%) | B1-Good |
| Sulfuric Acid (cold concentrated) | C-Fair |
| Sulfuric Acid (hot concentrated) | D-Severe Effect |
| Sulfurous Acid | B2-Good |
| Sulfuryl Chloride | N/A |
| Tallow | C-Fair |
| Tannic Acid | B2-Good |
| Tanning Liquors | A1-Excellent |
| Tartaric Acid | A1-Excellent |
| Tetrachloroethane | N/A |
| Tetrachloroethylene | B-Good |
| Tetrahydrofuran | C1-Fair |
| Tin Salts | N/A |
| Toluene (Toluol) | C1-Fair |
| Tomato Juice | A1-Excellent |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | A-Excellent |
| Trichloroethane | N/A |
| Trichloroethylene | D-Severe Effect |
| Trichloropropane | N/A |
| Tricresylphosphate | B1-Good |
| Triethylamine | N/A |
| Trisodium Phosphate | A-Excellent |
| Turpentine | D-Severe Effect |
| Urea | A-Excellent |
| Uric Acid | B-Good |
| Urine | A2-Excellent |
| Varnish | A-Excellent |
| Vegetable Juice | N/A |
| Vinegar | A-Excellent |
| Vinyl Acetate | A-Excellent |
| Vinyl Chloride | N/A |
| Water, Acid, Mine | A2-Excellent |
| Water, Deionized | N/A |
| Water, Distilled | A2-Excellent |
| Water, Fresh | A2-Excellent |
| Water, Salt | A2-Excellent |
| Weed Killers | N/A |
| Whey | N/A |
| Whiskey & Wines | C-Fair |
| White Liquor (Pulp Mill) | A2-Excellent |
| White Water (Paper Mill) | N/A |
| Xylene | B-Good |
| Zinc Chloride | A1-Excellent |
| Zinc Hydrosulfite | N/A |
| Zinc Sulfate | A2-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.
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.