316L Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart

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Chemical Chemical
Acetaldehyde A Allyl Phenol A
Acetamide A Alum Ammonium (ammonium aluminum sulfate) A
Acetate Solvents, crude A Alum Chrome (chromium potassium sulfate) A
Acetate Solvents, pure A Alum Potassium (potassium aluminum sulphate) A
Acetic Acid, 10% A Aluminum Acetate A
Acetic Acid, 20% A Aluminum Chloride, 10% B
Acetic Acid, 50% A Aluminum Chloride, 20% C
Acetic Acid, 80% B Aluminum Fluoride D
Acetic Acid, glacial (anhydrous) A Aluminum Hydroxide C
Acetic Acid, pure A Aluminum Nitrate A
Acetic Acid, vapors D Aluminum Potassium Sulfate, 10% A
Acetic Anhydride A Aluminum Potassium Sulfate, 100% B1
Acetone A Aluminum Salts D
Acetone, 50% water A Aluminum Sulfate, aqueous B1
Acetonitrile A Alums A
Acetophenone A Amines A
Acetyl Chloride A Ammonia, 10% A
Acetylene A Ammonia, anhydrous A1
Acrylic Acid A Ammonia, aqueous A
Acrylonitrile A Ammonia, gas A
1
Adipic Acid, aqueous A Ammonia, liquid A1
Alcohol, Amyl A Ammonia, solutions A
Alcohol, Allyl A Ammonium Acetate A
Alcohol, Amyl A Ammonium Bicarbonate A
Alcohol, Benzyl B Ammonium Bifluoride B1
Alcohol, Butyl A Ammonium Bromide A
Alcohol, Diacetone A Ammonium Carbonate B
Alcohol, Ethyl A Ammonium Caseinate A
Alcohol, Hexyl A Ammonium Chloride B1
Alcohol, Isobutyl A Ammonium Fluoride D
Alcohol, Isopropyl B Ammonium Hydroxide A
Alcohol, Methyl (methanol, wood alcohol) A Ammonium Metaphosphate A
Alcohol, Octyl A Ammonium Monophosphate A
Alcohol, Propyl A Ammonium Nitrate A
Alkyl Benzene B Ammonium Oxalate A
Allyl Chloride A Ammonium Persulfate B
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted] Explanation of Footnotes 1 – Satisfactory to 120° F (48° C)
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
Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic C Benzaldehyde B
Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic C Benzene B
Ammonium Phosphate, Tribasic B Benzene Sulfonic Acid B
Ammonium Sulfate B Benzoic Acid B
Ammonium Sulfide A Benzol A
Ammonium Sulfite B Benzonitrile D
Ammonium Thiocyanate A Benzyl Chloride B
Ammonium Thiosulfate A Bleach (sodium hypochlorite, 5.25%) A
Amyl Acetate A Bleach (chlorine, 12.5%) C
Amyl Alcohol A Borax (sodium borate) A
Amyl Chloride B Boric Acid A
Amyl Hydride (pentane) A Brake Fluid A
Animal Oils A Brewery Slop A
Aniline B Brines, acid B
Aniline Dyes A Bromine D
Aniline Hydrochloride D Bunker Oils (fuel oils) A
Antifreeze A Butadiene A
Antimony Trichloride D Butane A1
Apple Juice A Butanol (butyl alcohol) A
Aqua Regia (80% HCL, 20% HNO3 D Butter A
Arochlor™ 1248 B Buttermilk A
Argon Gas A Butyl Acetate (butyl ethanoate) B
Aromatic Hydrocarbons C Butyl Amine A
1
Arsenic Acid A Butyl Carbitol A
Arsenic Pentafluoride Gas A Butyl Cellosolve A
Arsine Gas A Butyl Chloride B
Asphalt, emulsion A Butyl Ether A
Asphalt, liquid A Butyl Phthalate B1
Barium Carbonate B Butylamine A
Barium Chloride A Butylene (butadiene) A
Barium Hydroxide B Butyric Acid B1
Barium Nitrate B Calcium Bisulfate A
Barium Sulfate B Calcium Bisulfide B
1
Barium Sulfide B Calcium Bisulfite A
Beer A Calcium Carbonate B
Beet Sugar Liquors A Calcium Chloride, aqueous, 30% B1
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted] Explanation of Footnotes 1 – Satisfactory to 120° F (48° C)
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 Fluoride A Chlorine Water C
Calcium Hydroxide (Lye) B Chlorine, anhydrous liquid C
Calcium Hydroxide, 10% B Chlorine, dry B
Calcium Hypochlorite, 30% C Chloroacetic Acid B
Calcium Hydroxide, saturated B Chlorobenzene, mono B
1
Calcium Nitrate B Chloroform, dry A
Calcium Oxide A Chloropicrin B
Calcium Sulfate B Chlorosulfonic Acid B1
Calcium Chlorate A Chocolate Syrup A
Calgon A Chrome Alum (chromium potassium sulfate) A
Cane Juice A Chromic Acid, 5% A
Cane Sugar Liquors A Chromic Acid, 10% B
Caprylic Acid A Chromic Acid, 30% B1
Carbolic Acid (phenol) B Chromic Acid, 50% B1
Carbon Bisulfide B Chromic Oxide, aqueous B
Carbon Dioxide, dry A Chromyl Chloride A
Carbon Dioxide, wet A Cider A
Carbon Disulfide (carbon bisulfide) B Citric Acid A1
Carbon Monoxide Gas A Citric Oils A
Carbon Tetrachloride B Citrus Juices A
1
Carbon Tetrachloride Gas, dry B Clorox® bleach (sodium hypochlorite, 5.25%) C
1
Carbon Tetrachloride Gas, wet A Cocoa Butter A
Carbon Tetrafluoride Gas A Coconut Oil A
Carbonated Water A Coffee A
Carbonic Acid A Coffee Extracts, hot A
Castor Oil A Cooking Oil A
Catsup A Copper Acetate (blue verdigris) A
Caustic Potash (sodium hydroxide) A Copper Ammonium Acetate A
Cellulube A Copper Carbonate A
Cellusolves (glycol ethers) A Copper Chloride D
China Wood Oil (Tung oil) A Copper Cyanide B
Chloric Acid C Copper Fluoborate (copper fluoroborate) D
Chlorinated Glue A Copper Nitrate A1
Chlorine, dry B Copper Sulfate, 5% B
Chlorine Gas B Copper Sulfate, >5% B
Chlorine Dioxide D Copperas (hydrated ferrous sulfate) B
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted] Explanation of Footnotes 1 – Satisfactory to 120° F (48° C)
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
Corn Oil A Diisopropyl Ketone A
Cottonseed Oil A Dimethyl Aniline B1
Cream A Dimethyl Formamide (DMF) B
Creosote Oil (coal tar) A Dimethyl Hydrazine B
Cresols A Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT) B
Cresylic Acid A Dimethylamine (DMA) A
Crotanaldehyde (crotan aldehyde) A Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP) A
Crude Oil, sour (0.5-2.5% sulfur) A Diphenyl B
Crude Oil, sweet (0.2 to 0.5% sulfur) A Diphenyl Oxide A
Cupric Acid B1 Disodium Phosphate A
Cupric Sulfate, aqueous B Dowtherms (Diphenyl) A
Cuprous Ammonia Acetate, aqueous B Dry Cleaning Fluids A
Cyanic Acid A Dyes A
Cyclohexane A Ethyl Chloride, wet B
Cyclohexanol A Epichlorohydrin A
1
Cyclohexanone A Epsom Salts (magnesium sulfate) B
Detergent Solution A Esters, general A
Detergents A Ethane A
Dextrin B Ethanol A
Dextrose A Ethanolamine A
Diacetone Alcohol A Ethers A
Diborane Gas A Ethyl Acetate B
Dibutyl Ether A Ethyl Acetoacetate A
Dibutyl Phthalate A Ethyl Acrylate A
Dibutylamine A Ethyl Alcohol A
Dichlorobenzene B Ethyl Benzene B
Dichloroethane B Ethyl Benzoate B
Dichloroethylene A Ethyl Chloride, dry A
Dichlorohydrin B Ethyl Chloride, wet B
Diesel Fuels A Ethyl Ether B
Diethyl Carbonate B Ethyl Sulfate D
1
Diethyl Ether B Ethylene Bromide A
Diethylamine A Ethylene Chloride B
Diethylene Glycol A Ethylene Chlorohydrin B
Diethylenetriamine B Ethylene Diamine B
Diisobutyl Ketone A Ethylene Dichloride (dichloroethane) B
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted] Explanation of Footnotes 1 – Satisfactory to 120° F (48° C)
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
Ethylene Glycol B Freon TF (trichlorotrifluoroethane) A
Ethylene Oxide B Freon, dry A
Ethylene Trichloride B Fruit Juices A
Fatty Acids A Fuel Oils A
Ferric Chloride D Furan Resin A
Ferric Hydroxide A Furfural B
Ferric Nitrate B Gallic Acid B
Ferric Sulfate A Gasoline, aviation A
Ferrous Chloride D Gasoline, high aromatic A
Ferrous Sulfate B Gasoline, leaded A1
Ferrous Sulfate, saturated B Gasoline, refined A
Fertilizer Solutions A Gasoline, sour A
Fish Oils A Gasoline, unleaded A1
Fluoboric Acid B Gelatin A1
Fluorine B Germane Gas A
Fluorosilicic Acid D Gin A
Food Fluids and Pastes A Glucose A
Formaldehyde, 35% A Glue (PVA, polyvinyl acetate) A1
Formaldehyde, 37% A Glycerine (glycerin, glycerol) A
Formaldehyde, 40% A Glycolic Acid, < 70% (hydroxyacetic acid) A
Formaldehyde, 50% A Glycols A
Formaldehyde, 100% A Gold Monocyanide A
Formaldehyde, cold A Grape Juice A
Formaldehyde, hot A Grease A
Formic Acid B Green Liquor Sulfate A
Freon 11 (trichlorofluoromethane) A Helium Gas A
Freon 12 (dichlorodifluoromethane) B Heptane or n-Heptane A
Freon 13 (chlorotrifluoromethane) A Hexane or n-Hexane A
Freon 14 Tetrafluoromethane A Hexanol, tertiary A
Freon 21 Dichlorofluoromethane A Hexyl Alcohol A
Freon 22 Chlorodifluoromethane A Honey A
Freon 23 Trifluoromethane / Fluoroform CHF A Hydraulic Oil (petroleum) A
Freon 31 Chlorofluoromethane A Hydraulic Oil (synthetic) A
Freon 113 TF Trichlorotrifluoroethane A Hydrazine A
Freon 115 Chloropentafluoroethane C A Hydrobromic Acid D
Freon 116 Hexafluoroethane C A Hydrobromic Acid, 20% D
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted] Explanation of Footnotes 1 – Satisfactory to 120° F (48° C)
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
Hydrobromic Acid, 50% D Iodine, in alcohol A
Hydrobromic Acid, 100% D Iodoform A
Hydrobromic Acid, dilute D Isobutyl Acetate B
Hydrochloric Acid, 20% D Isooctane A
Hydrochloric Acid, 37% D Isopropyl Acetate A
Hydrochloric Acid, 100% D Isopropyl Alcohol (isopropanol) A
Hydrochloric Acid, dry gas D Isopropyl Ether A
Hydrocyanic Acid D Isopropylamine B
Hydrofluoric Acid, < 50% D Jet Fuel (JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6) A
Hydrofluoric Acid, 50% D Kerosene A
Hydrofluoric Acid, 70% D Ketchup (tomato sauce) A
Hydrofluoric Acid, 75% D Ketones A
Hydrofluoric Acid, 100% C Lacquers A
Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 20% B Lacquer Thinners A
Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 100% D Lactic Acid B1
Hydrogen Cyanide C Lard (animal fat) A
Hydrogen Fluoride A Latex A1
Hydrogen Gas A Lauric Acid A
Hydrogen Iodine B Lead Acetate B
Hydrogen Peroxide, 10% B Lead Chloride B
Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% B Lead Nitrate B
1
Hydrogen Peroxide, 50% A Lead Sulfamate C
1
Hydrogen Peroxide, 100% A Lead Sulphate A
Hydrogen Selenide Gas A Ligroin A
Hydrogen Sulfide, aqueous A Lime A
Hydrogen Sulfide, dry A Lime Sulfur (calcium polysulfides) A
Hydrogen Sulfide, wet cold D Linoleic Acid A
Hydrogen Sulfide Gas A Linseed Oil A
Hydroquinone B Lithium Bromide A
Hydroxyacetic Acid < 70% (glycolic acid) A Lithium Chloride A1
Hypo (sodium thiosulfate, sodium hyposulfite) A Lithium Hydroxide B
Hypochlorites, Sodium D LPG (liquified petroleum gas) A
Hypochlorous Acid D Lubricants A1
Ink C Lubricating Oils A
Iodine D Lye (calcium hydroxide) B
Iodine Solution, 10% D Lye (potassium hydroxide) A
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted] Explanation of Footnotes 1 – Satisfactory to 120° F (48° C)
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
Lye (sodium hydroxide) B Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIK) B
Machine Oil A Methyl Isopropyl Ketone A
Magnesium Bisulfate A Methyl Methacrylate B
Magnesium Carbonate B Methyl Sulfuric Acid B
Magnesium Chloride D Methylamine A
Magnesium Hydroxide A Methylene Chloride B
Magnesium Nitrate B Milk A
Magnesium Oxide A Mineral Oil A
Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom salts) B Mineral Spirits A
Maleic Acid B Molasses, crude A
Maleic Anhydride A Molasses, edible A
Malic Acid A1 Monochloroacetic Acid A
1
Manganese Sulfate B Monochlorobenzene A
Mash A Monoethanolamine A
Mayonnaise A Morpholine A
Melamine D Motor Oil A1
Mercaptan (methanethiol) A Muriatic Acid (hydrochloric acid) D
Mercuric Chloride, dilute D Mustard A
Mercuric Cyanide C Naphtha A
Mercuric Nitrate A Naphthalene A
Mercurous Nitrate A Naphthalene Chloride B
Mercury A Naphthenic Acid B
Methane Gas A Natural Gas A
Methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) A Neon Gas A
Methyl Acetate B Nickle Ammonium Sulfate A
Methyl Acetone A Nickle Chloride C
Methyl Acrylate A Nickle Nitrate B1
Methyl Alcohol 10% A Nickle Salt B
Methyl Bromide A Nickle Sulfate B
Methyl Butyl Ketone A Nitric Acid, 5% A
Methyl Cellosolve B Nitric Acid, 10% A
Methyl Chloride A Nitric Acid, 20% A
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) A Nitric Acid, 30% A
Methyl Fluoride A Nitric Acid, 50% A
Methyl Formate A Nitric Acid, concentrated A
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol A Nitrobenzene B
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted] Explanation of Footnotes 1 – Satisfactory to 120° F (48° C)
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
Nitroethane B Oil, Pine A
Nitrogen Gas A Oil, Rapeseed A
Nitrogen Trifluoride Gas A Oil, Sesame Seed A
Nitromethane A Oil, Silicone A
Nitropropane B Oil, Soybean A
Nitrous Acid A Oil, Sperm (whale) A
Nitrous Acid, 10% A Oil, Tanning A
Nitrous Acid, 5% A Oil, Transformer A
Nitrous Oxide Gas B Oil, Tung (China wood oil) A
Octane A Oil, Turbine A
Oil Water Mixtures A Oil, Vegetable A
Oil, Aniline A Oils and Fats A
Oil, Anise A Oils, Animal A
Oil, Bay A Oils, Bunker A
Oil, Bone (Dippel's oil) A Oils, Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50) A
Oil, Castor A Oils, Fuel Oil (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) A
Oil, Citric A Oils, Lubricating A
Oil, Clove A Oils, Mineral A
Oil, Coconut A Oleic Acid A
Oil, Cod Liver A Oleum, 25% (fuming sulfuric acid) A
Oil, Cooking A Olive Oil A
Oil, Corn A Oxalic Acid, 5% A
Oil, Cottonseed A Oxalic Acid, 10% A
Oil, Creosote B Oxalic Acid, 50% D
Oil, Crude Oil A Oxalic Acid, cold D
Oil, Fish A Oxygen Gas A
Oil, Ginger D Ozone, dry A
Oil, Lard A Ozone, wet A
Oil, Lemon A Paints and Solvents A
Oil, Linseed A Palm Oil A
Oil, Machine A Palmitic Acid A
Oil, Olive A Paraffin A
Oil, Orange A Paracymene or p-Cymene A
Oil, Palm A Paraformaldehyde A
Oil, Peanut A Peanut Oil A
Oil, Peppermint A Pectin, liquor A
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted] Explanation of Footnotes 1 – Satisfactory to 120° F (48° C)
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
Pentane (amyl hydride) A Plating solutions, Nickel C
Peracetic Acid, 40% A Plating Solutions, Rhodium D
Perchloric Acid C Plating Solutions, Silver A
Perchloroethylene, dry A Plating Solutions, Tin C
Perfluoropropane Gas A Plating Solutions, Zinc D
Petrolatum (Vaseline) A Polyethylene Glycol B
Petroleum A Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA glue) A
Phenol (carbolic acid) B Potassium Acetate C
Phenol, 10% (carbolic acid) B Potassium Bicarbonate B
Phosgene D Potassium Bichromate A
Phosphine Gas A Potassium Bisulfate B
Phosphoric Acid (>40%) D Potassium Bisulfite A
Phosphoric Acid, crude B Potassium Bromate B
Phosphoric Acid, molten C Potassium Bromide B
1
Phosphorus A Potassium Carbonate (potash) A
Phosphorous Pentafluoride Gas A Potassium Carbonate, 50% A
Phosphorus Oxychloride D Potassium Chlorate B
Phosphorus Pentoxide A Potassium Chlorate, aqueous 30% B
1
Phosphorus Trichloride A Potassium Chloride A
Photographic Developer A Potassium Chromate, 30% B
Phthalic Acid A Potassium Cyanide A
Phthalic Anhydride A Potassium Cyanide, 30% B
Picric Acid A Potassium Dichromate B
Pine Oil A Potassium Diphosphate A
Pineapple Juice A Potassium Ferricyanide B
Plating Solutions, Arsenic A Potassium Ferrocyanide A
Plating Solutions, Antimony A Potassium Ferrocyanide, 30% B
Plating Solutions, Brass A Potassium Fluoride A
Plating Solutions, Bronze A Potassium Hydroxide A
Plating Solutions, Cadmium A Potassium Hydroxide (Lye, caustic potash) A
Plating Solutions, Chrome D Potassium Hypochlorite B
Plating Solutions, Copper D Potassium Iodide A
Plating Solutions, Gold C Potassium Nitrate B
Plating Solutions, Indium C Potassium Oxalate, 20% B
Plating Solutions, Iron C Potassium Perchlorate A
Plating Solutions, Lead C Potassium Permanganate B
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted] Explanation of Footnotes 1 – Satisfactory to 120° F (48° C)
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
Potassium Persulfate A Shellac, bleached A
Potassium Phosphate C Shellac, orange A
Potassium Sulfate A Silane Gas A
Potassium Sulfate, 10% A Silicone Oil A
Potassium Sulfide B Silver Bromide D
Potassium Sulfite A Silver Chloride D
Potassium Thiosulfate C Silver Nitrate B
Propane, gas A Soap Solutions (stearates) A
Propane, liquefied A Soaps A
Propionaldehyde B Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) A
Propyl Acetate A Sodium Acetate B
Propyl Alcohol A Sodium Aluminate A
Propylene A Sodium Benzoate D
Propylene Dichloride A Sodium Bicarbonate A
Propylene Glycol B Sodium Bisulfate, 10% C
Propylene Oxide A Sodium Bisulfite B
Pydraul® (hydraulic fluid) A Sodium Borate (Borax) B
Pyridine A Sodium Bromide C
Pyrogallic Acid (pyrogallol) B Sodium Carbonate (soda ash) A
Pyrrole B Sodium Chlorate B
Quinine A Sodium Chloride B
Resorcinol (resorcin, m-Dihydroxybenzene) D Sodium Chlorite A
Resins and Rosins A Sodium Chromate B
Road Tar A Sodium Cyanate D
Roof Pitch A Sodium Cyanide B
RP-1 Fuel A Sodium Ferricyanide A
Rubber Solvents A Sodium Ferrocyanide B
Rum A Sodium Fluoride A
Rust Inhibitors A Sodium Hydrogen Sulfite B
Salad Dressings A Sodium Hydrosulfide B
Salad Oil A Sodium Hydrosulfite D
1
Salicylic Acid B Sodium Hydroxide (Lye, caustic potash) B
1
Salt Brine (NaCl saturated) A Sodium Hydroxide, 20% B1
Salt Solutions A Sodium Hydroxide, 50% B
Sea Water C Sodium Hydroxide, 80% B
Sewage A Sodium Hypochlorite, 5.25% C
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted] Explanation of Footnotes 1 – Satisfactory to 120° F (48° C)
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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ver 10-Jan-2020
Chemical Chemical
Sodium Hypochlorite, <20% C Sucrose Solutions A
Sodium Hypochlorite, 100% D Sugar Liquids A
Sodium Hyposulfate A Sulfate Liquors B
Sodium Metaphosphate A Sulfur A
Sodium Metasilicate, cold A Sulfur Chloride D
Sodium Metasilicate, hot A Sulfur Dioxide, dry D
Sodium Nitrate B Sulfur Dioxide, wet B
Sodium Perborate B Sulfur Hexafluoride Gas A
Sodium Peroxide, 10% A Sulfuric Acid, <10% B
Sodium Phosphate, acid A Sulfuric Acid, 10-75% D
Sodium Phosphate, alkaline A Sulfuric Acid, 75-100% D
Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic A Sulfuric Acid, cold concentrated B
Sodium Phosphate, neutral A Sulfuric Acid, hot concentrated C
Sodium Phosphate, Tribasic A Sulfurous Acid B
Sodium Polyphosphate B Sulfuryl Chloride D
Sodium Silicate (water glass) B Sugar Solution A
Sodium Sulfate B Tall Oil (liquid rosin) A
Sodium Sulfide D Tallow A
Sodium Sulfite A Tannic Acid A
Sodium Sulfite, 10% A Tannin A
Sodium Tetraborate A Tanning Liquors A1
Sodium Thiosulfate B Tanning Oil A
Sorghum A Tar and Tar Oil A
Sour Crude Oil A Tartaric Acid C
Soy Sauce A Tetrachloroethane, anhydrous A
Soybean Oil A Tetrachloroethylene A
Stannic Chloride D Tetraethyl Lead A
Stannic Fluoborate A Tetrahydrofuran A
Stannic Chloride D Tetramethylene B
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Stannous Chloride A Tetraphosphoric Acid D
Starch, aqueous A Thread Cutting Oils A
Stearic Acid A Tin Ammonium Chloride D
Stoddard's Solvent (white spirit, mineral spirits) A Tin Salts D
Styrene A Titanium Dioxide B
Succinic Acid A Titanium Tetrachloride B
Succinic Acid Ester A Toluene (Toluol) A
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted] Explanation of Footnotes 1 – Satisfactory to 120° F (48° C)
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
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 316L Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2020
Chemical Chemical
Tomato Juice A Vegetable Oil A
Transformer Oil A Vinegar A
Transmission Fluid Type A B Vinyl Acetate B
Tributyl Phosphate A Vinyl Chloride A
Tricalcium Phosphate B Water, Deionized (demineralized water) A1
Trichloroacetic Acid D Water, Distilled A
Trichloroacetic Acid, 2N D Water, Fresh A
Trichlorobenzene B Water, Salt B
Trichloroethane B Water, Sewage A
Trichloroethylene B Waxes A
Trichloropropane A Weed Killers A
Tricresylphosphate B Whey A
Triethanolamine (TEA, TEOA, triethanolamine) A Whiskey A
Triethylamine A White Liquor (pulp mill) A
Trimethyl Phosphate Gas A White Water (paper mill) A
Trioctyl Phosphate B Wine Vinegar A
Trisodium Phosphate B Wines A
Tung Oil (China wood oil) A Xenon Gas A
Turpentine A Xylene (Xylol), dry B
Urea B Yeast, liquid A
Urea Formaldehyde A Zinc Chloride B
Urethane A Zinc Hydrosulfite A
Uric Acid B Zinc Nitrate A
Urine A Zinc Phosphate B
Varnish A Zinc Sulfate B
Vaseline A Zinc Sulfate, 30% A
Vegetable Juice A

Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °C) unless noted] Explanation of Footnotes 1 – Satisfactory to 120° F (48° C)
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 2020 Industrial Specialties Mfg.