Valve Chemical Resistance

CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY GUIDE
Attached you will find 2 charts: 1 from Nibco® and 1 from FMC Technologies®
Also go to our website for the best valve materials chemical compatibility chart: -
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These “Chemical Compatibility Charts” are indicative only. You will find a wide variation between
different valve material corrosion charts. Other than our own chart, these are the best two charts
we could find and their benefit is that they specifically relate to body and trim materials used in
valve construction and they cover some material types and media types not listed in our chart.
Go to the Technical section of our website for another chart on other valve body & trim material
chemical composition characteristics. You will find there is a wide degree of variation between
different charts so it pays to cross check a few charts.
If we don’t have the valve in stock we can source it from our overseas network of stockists and
very short lead-time specialty manufacturers. We can even supply exotic grades like Nickel,
Super Duplex F55 and Monel (ASTM A494-M35-1) Cd4M-Cu, Hastelloy C (ASTM A-494
CW12MW), 317 (C8G8M) in short lead-time.
We stock valves in A105, LF2, 304, 304L, 316, 316L, F51, CF8, CF3, CF8M, WC5, WC6, WC9,
F11, F22, F5, Bronze, Iron, etc. in Ball, Butterfly, Check, Control, Gate, Globe, Needle, Parallel
slide, Plug, etc. Valves are manufactured to API600, API602, API603, API6A, API6D, BS1868
and numerous other standards.
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Material Ratings and Definitions

INTRODUCTION mercial sanitary systems. The residential DWV system can be
exposed in service to a wide temperature span. ABS-DWV has
This Chemical Resistance Guide has been compiled to assist the proven satisfactory for use from -40°F to 180°F. These temper-
piping system designer in selecting chemical-resistant materials. ature variations can occur due to ambient temperature or the
The information given is intended as a guide only. Many condi- discharge of hot liquids into the system. ABS-DWV is very resis-
tions can affect the material choices. Careful consideration must tant to a wide variety of materials ranging from sewage to com-
be given to temperature, pressure and chemical concentrations mercial household chemical formulations. ABS-DWV is joined by
before a final material can be selected. solvent cementing or threading and can easily be connected to
steel, copper, or cast iron through the use of transition fittings.
The physical characteristics of thermoplastics and elastomers
are more sensitive to temperature than metals. For this reason, a CPVC — Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Class 23447 conform-
rating chart has been developed for each. ing to ASTM D1784, has physical properties at 73°F similar to
those of PVC, and its chemical resistance is similar to or gener-
MATERIAL RATINGS ally better than that of PVC. CPVC, with a design stress of 2000
FOR THERMOPLASTICS & ELASTOMERS psi and maximum service temperature of 210°F, has proven to
be an excellent material for hot corrosive liquids, hot or cold wa-
Temp. in °F = “A” rating, maximum temperature
ter distribution, and similar applications above the temperature
which is recommended, resistant
range of PVC. CPVC is joined by solvent cementing, threading
under normal conditions
or flanging.
B to Temp. in °F = Conditional resistance, consult factory
C = Not recommended PP (Polypropylene) — Polypropylene is a polyolefin, which is
lightweight and generally high in chemical resistance. Although
Blank = No data available
polypropylene is slightly lower in physical properties compared
MATERIAL RATINGS FOR METALS to PVC, it is chemically resistant to organic solvents as well as
acids and alkalies. Generally, polypropylene should not be
A = Recommended, resistant under normal used in contact with strong oxidizing acids, chlorinated hy-
conditions drocarbons, and aromatics. With a design stress of 1000 psi
B = Conditional, consult factory at 73° F, polypropylene has gained wide acceptance where its
resistance to sulfur-bearing compounds is particularly useful
C = Not recommended
in salt water disposal lines, crude oil piping, and low pressure
Blank = No data available gas gathering systems. Polypropylene has also proved to be an
Temperature maximums for thermoplastics, elastomers and excellent material for laboratory and industrial drainage where
metals should always fall within published temp/pressure ratings mixtures of acids, bases, and solvents are involved. Polypropyl-
for individual valves. THERMOPLASTICS ARE NOT RECOM- ene is joined by the heat fusion process, threading or flanging.
MENDED FOR COMPRESSED AIR OR GAS SERVICE.* At 180°F, or when threaded, PP should be used for drainage
only at a pressure not exceeding 20 psi.
This guide considers the resistance of the total valve assembly
as well as the resistance of individual trim and fitting materials. PVC — Polyvinyl Chloride Class 12454 conforming to ASTM
The rating assigned to the valve body plus trim combinations D1784. PVC is the most frequently specified of all thermoplas-
is always that of the least resistant part. In the cases where the tic materials. It has been used successfully for over 40 years
valve body is the least resistant, there may be conditions under in such areas as chemical processing, industrial plating, chilled
which the rate of corrosion is slow enough and the mass of the water distribution, deionized water lines, chemical drainage, and
body large enough to be usable for a period of time. Such use irrigation systems. PVC is characterized by high physical prop-
should always be determined by test before installation of the erties and resistance to corrosion and chemical attack by acids,
component in a piping system. alkalies, salt solutions, and many other chemicals. It is attacked,
In the selection of a butterfly valve for use with a particular however, by polar solvents such as ketones, some chlorinated
chemical, the liner, disc, and stem must be resistant. All three hydrocarbons and aromatics. The maximum service tempera-
materials should carry a rating of “A.” The body of a properly ture of PVC is 140°F. With a design stress of 2000 psi, PVC has
the highest long-term hydrostatic strength at 73°F of any of the
functioning butterfly valve is isolated from the chemicals being
major thermoplastics being used for piping systems. PVC is
handled and need not carry the same rating.
joined by solvent cementing, threading, or flanging.
THERMOPLASTICS & ELASTOMERS
PVDF — Polyvinylidene Fluoride is a strong, tough and abrasion-
ABS — Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Class 32222 conform- resistant fluorocarbon material. It resists distortion and retains
ing to ASTM D3965 is a time-proven material. The smooth inner most of its strength to 280°F. It is chemically resistant to most
surface and superior resistance to deposit formation makes ABS acids, bases, and organic solvents and is ideally suited for han-
drain, waste, and vent material ideal for residential and com- dling wet or dry chlorine, bromine and other halogens. No other
* WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or property damage.
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Material Definitions
solid thermoplastic piping components can approach the com- because of its high temperature rating of approximately 2000°F.
bination of strength, chemical resistance and working tem- Graphite has excellent chemical resistance, can retain com-
peratures of PVDF. PVDF is joined by the heat fusion process, pressibility at all temperatures and has a low coefficient of fric-
threading or flanging. tion. Graphite is not recommended for use in strong oxidizing
atmospheres.
EPDM — EPDM is a terpolymer elastomer made from ethylene-
propylene diene monomer. EPDM has good abrasion and tear METALS USED IN VALVES & FITTINGS
resistance and offers excellent chemical resistance to a variety
of acids and alkalines. It is susceptible to attack by oils and is COPPER — Among the most important properties of wrot cop-
not recommended for applications involving petroleum oils, per materials are their thermal and electrical conductivity, corro-
strong acids, or strong alkalines. It has good ozone resistance. sion resistance, wear resistance, and ductility. Wrot copper per-
It is fairly good with ketones and alcohols and has an excellent forms well in high temperature applications and is easily joined by
temperature range from -20°F to 250°F. soldering or brazing. Wrot copper is exclusively used for fittings.
BRONZE — One of the first alloys developed in the bronze age

POLYCHLOROPRENE (CR) — Polychloroprenes were one of
is generally accepted as the industry standard for pressure-rated
the first synthetic rubbers developed. Polychloroprene is an all-
bronze valves and fittings. Bronze has a higher strength than
purpose polymer with many desirable characteristics and fea-
pure copper, is easily cast, has improved machinability, and is
tures high resiliency with low compression set, flame resistance,
very easily joined by soldering or brazing. Bronze is very resis-
and is animal and vegetable oil resistant. Polychloroprene is
tant to pitting corrosion, with general resistance to most chemi-
principally recommended for food and beverage service. Gener-
cals less than that of pure copper.
ally, polychloroprene is not affected by moderate chemicals, fats,
greases, and many oils and solvents. Polychloroprene is at- SILICONE BRONZE — Silicone bronze has the ductility of
tacked by strong oxidizing acids, most chlorinated solvents, copper but much more strength. The corrosion resistance of
esters, ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons, and hydraulic flu- silicon bronze is equal to or greater than that of copper. Com-
ids. Polychloroprene has a moderate temperature range of monly used as stem material in pressure-rated valves, silicon
-20°F to 160°F. bronze has greater resistance to stress corrosion cracking than
common brasses.
NITRILE (NBR) — BUNA-N is a general purpose oil-resistant
polymer known as nitrile rubber. Nitrile is a copolymer of butadi- ALUMINUM BRONZE — The most widely accepted disc mate-
ene and acrylonitrile and has a moderate temperature range of rial used in butterfly valves, aluminum bronze is heat treatable
20°F to 180°F. Nitrile has good solvent, oil, water, and hydrau- and has the strength of steel. Formation of an aluminum oxide
lic fluid resistance. It displays good compression set, abrasion layer on exposed surfaces makes this metal very corrosion resis-
resistance and tensile strength. Nitrile should not be used tant. Not recommended for high pH wet systems.
in highly polar solvents such as acetone and methyl ethyl
BRASS — Generally, brass has good corrosion resistance. Sus-
ketone, nor should it be used in chlorinated hydrocarbons,
ceptible to de-zincification in specific applications; excel-
ozone or nitro hydrocarbons.
lent machinability. Primary uses for wrot brass are for ball valve
FLUOROCARBON (FKM) — Fluorocarbon elastomers are in- stems and balls, and iron valve stems. A forging grade of brass
herently compatible with a broad spectrum of chemicals. Be- is used in ball valve bodies and end pieces.
cause of this extensive chemical compatibility, which spans GRAY IRON — An alloy of iron, carbon and silicon, gray iron
considerable concentration and temperature ranges, fluorocar- is easily cast, and has good pressure tightness in the as-cast
bon elastomers have gained wide acceptance as a material of condition. Gray iron has excellent dampening properties and is
construction for butterfly valve o-rings and seats. Fluorocarbon easily machined. It is standard material for bodies and bonnets
elastomers can be used in most applications involving mineral of Class 125 and 250 iron body valves. Gray iron has corrosion
acids, salt solutions, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and petroleum resistance that is better than steel in certain environments.
oils. They are particularly good in hydrocarbon service. Fluoro-
carbon elastomers have one of the broadest temperature ranges DUCTILE IRON — Ductile iron has composition similar to gray
of any of the elastomers, -20°F to 300°F; however, they are not iron. Special treatment modifies metallurgical structure, which
suited for steam service. yields higher mechanical properties; some grades are heat-treat-
ed to improve ductility. Ductile iron has the strength properties of
PTFE — Polytetrafluoroethylene has outstanding resistance to steel using similar casting techniques to that of gray iron.
chemical attack by most chemicals and solvents. PTFE has a
temperature rating of -20°F to 400°F in valve applications. PTFE, CARBON STEEL — Carbon steel has very good mechanical
a self-lubricating compound, is used as a seat material in ball properties and is resistant to stress corrosion and sulfides. Car-
valves. bon steel has high and low temperature strength, is very tough
and has excellent fatigue strength. Mainly used in gate, globe,
GRAPHITE — Graphite is the packing and seal and check valves for applications up to 850°F, and in one-, two-,
material of choice for most fire-rated products, primarily and three-piece ball valves.
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Material Definitions and Standards

3% NICKEL IRON — 3% Nickel iron has improved corrosion 316 STAINLESS STEEL — An alloy of iron, carbon, nickel, and
resistance over gray and ductile iron. Higher temperature cor- chromium, 316 stainless steel is nonmagnetic with more ductility
rosion resistance and mechanical properties. Very resistant to than 400SS. Austinetic in structure, 316 stainless steel has very
oxidizing atmospheres. good corrosion resistance to a wide range of environments, is
not susceptible to stress corrosion cracking and is not affected
NICKEL-PLATED DUCTILE IRON — Nickel coatings have re- by heat treatment. Most common uses in valves are stem, body
ceived wide acceptance for use in chemical processing. These and ball materials.
coatings have very high tensile strength, 50 to 225 ksi. To some
extent, the hardness of a material is indicative of its resistance to 630 STAINLESS STEEL — 630 stainless steel is a martensitic
abrasion and wear characteristics. Nickel plating is widely speci- precipitation/age hardening stainless steel, offering high strength
fied as a disc coating for butterfly valves. and hardness. 630 SS withstands corrosive attack better than
any of the 400 series stainless steels, and in most conditions
400 SERIES STAINLESS STEEL — An alloy of iron, carbon, and its corrosion resistance closely approaches that of 300 series
chromium, 400 series stainless steel is normally magnetic due to stainless steel. 630 SS is primarily used as a stem material for
its martensitic structure and iron content. It is resistant to high butterfly and ball valves.
temperature oxidation and has improved physical and mechani-
cal properties over carbon steel. Most 400 series stainless steels
are heat-treatable. The most common applications in valves are
for stem material in butterfly valves and backseat bushings and
wedges in cast steel valves.
MATERIAL DESIGNATIONS & ASTM STANDARDS

FOR LISTED VALVE METALS
Copper ASTM B75 Wrot & ASTM B88 Carbon Steel ASTM A216-Grade WCB Cast
ASTM A105 Forged
Bronze ASTM B61 Cast
ASTM A352-Grade LCB Cast
ASTM B62 Cast
ASTM B584, Alloy 844 3% Ni-Iron ASTM A126-Class B Modified
Silicon Bronze ASTM B98 Alloy B Ni-Plated Ductile Iron ASTM B320 Plating
ASTM B371 Wrot
400 Series Stainless Steel ASTM B582 Type 416 Wrot
Aluminum Bronze ASTM B148 Cast ASTM A217-Grade CA-15
ASTM B150 Rod ASTM A276 Type 410 Wrot
Brass ASTM B16 Wrot 316 Stainless Steel ASTM A276 Type 316
ASTM B124 Forged ASTM A351-Grade CF-8M
Gray Iron ASTM A126 Class B 630 Stainless Steel ASTM A564 Type 630
Ductile Iron ASTM A395 Heat Treated
ASTM A536 As Cast
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Chemical Resistance Guide for Valves and Fittings

PLASTICS SEAL MATERIALS
METALS
MAX TEMPERATURE (°F) MAX TEMPERATURE (°F)
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
GRAPHITE
NI PLATED
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
NITRILE
FORMULA
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP
Acetaldehyde B
Conc. C 140 C C 350 to C C C A C C C C B B A B B A C
CH3CHO 200
Acetamide B B B
200 to to to C A A A A A A A A
CH3CONH2 200 180 200
Acetic Acid B
25% C 180 180 140 140 to 350 176 C 70 C A C C C C C C C C C A A A C
CH3COOH 73
Acetic Acid B B
50% to to 350 140 C C C A C C C C C C C C C A A A C
CH3COOH 140 176
Acetic Acid 85% C C 120 73 73 350 70 C C C A C C C C C C C C C A A A C
CH3COOH
Acetic Acid B B
Glacial C C 120 73 to to 350 A C C C C C C C C C C A B C
CH3COOH 104 68
Acetic Anhydride B
C C 73 C C 73 350 C C to C A C C C C C C C C C C B B C
(CH3CO)2O 70
Acetone B
C C B C B C C 350 to C C C A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
CH3COCH3 300
Acetophenone B
350 to C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
C6H5COCH3 176
Acetyl Chloride C C C C 200 C C C B A A A A C C A C A A A
CH3COCI
Gas, B
Acetylene 73 C 73 C 73 250 to 200 104 200 C C C C A A A A A A A C
100% 250
Acrylonitrile C C 140 350 104 C C C A A A A A A A A A A A A A
H2C=CHCN
Adipic Acid B B B B
Sat'd. 180 140 140 to 140 350 140 to to 176 C C B C to A
COOH(CH2)4COOH 176 220 160 200
Allyl Alcohol B B B B B
96% C 140 to C 250 to to to to A A A A A A A A A A A A
CH2=CHCH2OH 73 300 180 120 70
Allyl Chloride B
C C 140 C 350 C to C C C
CH2=CHCH2CI 70
Aluminum Acetate Sat'd. 350 176 C C C C C C A
AI(C2H4O2)3
Aluminum Ammonium B B
Sulfate (Alum) Sat'd. 180 140 140 140 250 to to C 190 A B B B B C B A B
AINH4(SO4)212H2O 200 140
Aluminum Chloride B B B
(Aqueous) Sat'd. 160 180 180 140 to 140 250 176 to to 176 A C C C C C C C C C C A C C
AICI3 212 200 200
Aluminum Fluoride B B B B
Sat'd. 160 180 180 73 to 140 250 to to to 176 A C C C C C C C C C B C C
AIF3 212 300 200 200
Aluminum Hydroxide B B
Sat'd. 160 180 180 140 to 140 250 176 160 to 176 C C C C B B C B B A A C
AI(OH)3 212 180
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP
Aluminum Nitrate B B B
Sat'd. 180 180 140 to 140 250 176 140 to to A C C C C C C C C C A A C
AI(NO3)3•9H2O 212 200 400
Aluminum Potassium B B B B
Sulfate (Alum) Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 to 140 400 to to to 248 A B B B B C B A B
AIK(SO4)2•12H2O 212 200 200 200
Aluminum Sulfate B B B B B
(Alum) Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 to 140 250 to to to to A C C C C C C C C C B
AI2(SO4)3 212 300 300 200 390
Ammonia Gas B
100% C C 140 140 140 400 140 to 140 C A B C A A A A B
NH3 140
Ammonia Liquid B
100% 160 C 140 C 140 400 212 70 to C A C C C C A A A A C
NH3 160
Ammonium Acetate B
Sat'd. 120 180 73 140 to 140 400 140 140 140 C C C C B
CH3COONH4 212
Ammonium Bifluoride Sat'd. B

180 180 140 140 400 140 to C 140 A C C C C C C C C B B B
NH4HF2 140
Ammonium Carbonate Sat'd. B B B A

180 212 140 to 140 400 176 to to 212 C C to C B B B B
(NH4)2CO3 248 200 200 140
Ammonium Chloride B B B
Sat'd. 120 180 212 140 to 140 400 300 to to 250 A C C C C C C C C B C
NH4CI 212 200 212
Ammonium Fluoride B B B
10% 120 180 212 140 to 140 400 300 to to 140 A C C C C C
NH4F 212 200 100
Ammonium Fluoride B B
25% 120 180 212 C 140 400 300 to to 140 A C C C C C
NH4F 120 100
Ammonium Hydroxide 10% 120 C 212 140 B B

140 400 to 200 200 to A C C C C B A A C
NH4OH 300 190
Ammonia Hydroxide B B B A
Sat'd. 400 to C 200 to A C C C to to C
NH4OH 300 190 70 140
Ammonium Nitrate B B
Sat'd. 120 180 212 140 to 140 400 to 200 200 176 A C C C A C
NH4NO3 212 300
Ammonium Persulphate B B B
180 140 140 to 140 200 to C 70 to C C C C C C C C C B A C
(NH4)2S2O8 212 70 140
Ammonium Phosphate B B B B
(Monobasic) All 120 180 212 140 to 140 400 to 200 to to A C C C C B B C B A A A C
NH4H2PO4 248 200 200 180
Ammonium Sulfate B
120 180 212 140 to 140 400 300 200 200 176 A C C C C B B C B B B B B C
(NH4)2SO4 212
Ammonium Sulfide B B B B
Dilute 120 180 212 140 140 350 to to to to C C C C C C C C B C
(NH4)2S 300 180 160 70
Ammonium Thiocyanate 50 - 60% B B B B B

120 180 212 140 to 73 to to to to C C C C C C C C A A C
NH4SCN 212 300 180 200 190
Amyl Acetate B
C C C C to 73 100 210 C C C B B B B B B B A B A A A
CH3COOC5H11 122
Amyl Alcohol B B B B B B
C C to to 400 to to to to A A A A A B B B B A A A A
C5H11OH 212 140 300 180 200 212
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
n-Amyl Chloride PP
C C C C C 400 C C C 200 A A A A A A A A A A A A
CH3(CH2)3CH2Cl
Aniline B B B
C C C to C 200 to C C to A C C C C B B C B B A A A C
C6H5NH2 68 140 70
Aniline Hydrocloride Sat'd. C C 140 C C C C C C C C C C C C C
C6H5NH2•HCI
Anthraquinone
C14H8O2 180 140 C C C C C
Anthraquinone
Sulfonic Acid 180 73 140 C
C14H7O2•SO3•H2O
Antimony Trichloride B B
Sat'd. 180 140 140 to 140 C 70 to 70 A C C C C C C C C C C C C
SbCI3 140 70
Aqua Regia B B
C to C C C C 200 C C C to C C C C C C C C C C B
(Nitrohydrochloric Acid) 73 190
B B B
Argon Ar Dry 350 to 250 to to A A A A A A A
400 100 500
Arsenic Acid B B B B
80% 180 140 140 to 140 400 to to to 140 A C C C C C C C C B A B
H3AsO4 248 176 200 180
Asphalt C 73 C 73 350 C C C 212 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Barium Carbonate B B B
Sat'd. 120 180 140 140 to 140 400 to 140 to 248 A A A A B B B B B A A A
BaCO3 248 300 160
Barium Chloride B B B B B
Sat'd. 120 180 140 140 to 140 400 to to to to A A A A A B B C B B B A A
BaCI2•2H2O 212 300 200 160 400
Barium Hydroxide B B B
Sat'd. 73 180 140 140 400 to to to 248 C C C C B B C B A A A
Ba(OH)2 300 220 200
Barium Nitrate B
Sat'd. 73 180 140 73 140 250 176 140 to 248 A C C C C A A A A A
Ba(NO3)2 200
Barium Sulfate B B B B B
Sat'd. 73 180 140 140 to 140 400 to to to to A B B B B B B A B A A A
BaSO4 212 300 200 200 380
Barium Sulfide B B B B
Sat'd. 73 180 140 140 400 to to to to C C C C B B C B A A A C
BaS 310 200 200 400
B B B B B
Beer 120 180 180 140 to to 300 120 to to to A A A A C C C C A A A A
248 140 250 140 300
B B B
Beet Sugar Liquors 180 180 140 73 to 200 to to A B B B A A
300 180 400
Benzaldehyde B B
10% C to 73 to 73 200 C C C A A A A A C C B C A A A A
C6H5CHO 73 73
Benzene B B
C C C C C to C 250 C C C to A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
C6H6 68 140
Benzene Sulfonic Acid 10% B B

180 180 140 to C C to 200 B B B B C C C C B B B
C6H5SO3H 73 100
Benzoic Acid B
160 180 73 140 350 C C to 176 C C C C C C C A A A A
C6H5COOH 150
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP
Benzyl Alcohol B B B
C 120 C to 140 400 C C to to A A A A B B B B A A A A
C6H5CH2OH 122 70 250
Bismuth Carbonate B
180 180 140 140 70 70 70 to
(BiO)2CO3 200
Black Liquor Sat'd. 180 140 140 120 225 220 140 70 212 C C C C B B B B B A B
Bleach 12%
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Cl 73 185 120 140 73
Blood 200 70 C 70 70 B B C C B A A
Borax B B
Sat'd. 160 180 212 140 140 300 to to 200 A A A A A A B A A A A A
Na3B4O7•10H2O 200 200
Boric Acid B B B B
Sat'd. 160 180 212 140 to 140 to to to 185 A B B B B C C B C B A B
H3BO3 212 300 200 200
Brine Sat'd. 180 140 140 140 400 B B B B A A A C C C B C B A B
Bromic Acid B
180 C 140 to C 200 C C 200 C C C C C
HBrO3 212
Bromine B B
Liquid 73 C C C to C 300 C C C to C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Br2 248 350
Bromine Gas, B
180 C 140 C 200 C C C to C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Br2 25% 180
B B
Bromine Water Sat'd. 180 C 140 to C 300 C C C to C C C C C C C C C C
176 210
Butadiene 50% 180 C 140 73 C C C C 70 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
H2C=CHHC=CH2
Butane B B B
50% 180 140 140 140 73 350 C to to to A A A A A A A A A A A A A
C4H10 250 200 400
Butyl Acetate C C C C C C 175 C C C C B B B B B B B B A A A
CH3COOCH2CH2CH2CH3
Butyl Alcohol B B B
C 180 140 140 300 to to 140 to A B B B B A A A A B
CH3(CH2)2CH2OH 250 190 390
B
Butyl Cellosolve C 73 200 to C C C A A A A A A A A A A A
300
n-Butyl Chloride C C 400 C C C 70 B B B B B B B B B B B
C4H9CI
Butylene © B
Liquid C 140 120 400 C 250 C to A A A A A A A A
CH3CH=CHCH3 400
Butyl Phthalate B
C 180 to 250 C C C
C16H22O4 140
B
Butyl Stearate 73 250 C C C to A A A A B B B A A A
400
Butyric Acid C C 180 73 73 300 C C C C A A A A C C C C C B A A
CH3CH2CH2COOH
Calcium Bisulfide B
73 C 140 200 200 to 140 140 A
Ca(HS)2•6H2O 140
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP B B B
Calcium Bisulfite to to to
180 180 140 C 350 C C C C C C C C C B A
Ca(HSO3)2 200 200 400
Calcium Carbonate B B
180 180 140 to 140 350 to B 140 248 C C C C B B B B A A A A
CaCO3 248 210
Calcium Chlorate B B B B B
180 180 140 to 140 350 to to to to 140 B B B B B B B B B B A C
Ca(CIO3)2•2H2O 248 200 200 200 190
Calcium Chloride B B B B B
120 180 180 140 to to 350 to to to 300 A B B B B A A C C B A B B
CaCI2 248 176 212 200 200
Calcium Hydroxide B B
160 180 180 140 140 250 210 to to 212 C C C C C C C C A A A C
Ca(OH)2 200 220
Calcium Hypochlorite B B
30% 160 180 140 140 140 200 to C C to 90 C C C C C C C C B B B C
Ca(OCI)2 310 400
Calcium Nitrate B B B B
180 180 140 140 200 to to to to C B B B B B B B A B
Ca(NO3)2 300 200 200 390
Calcium Oxide B B
180 140 140 B to to 140 A A B A A
CaO 200 200
Calcium Sulfate B B B B B
100 180 180 140 to 140 200 to to to to A A B B B A A B A A A A A A
CaSO4 212 300 176 70 212
Camphor C 73 73 73 350 C 100 C 70 B B B B B B B B A A A
C10H16O
Cane Sugar
C12H22O11 180 180 140 140 400 A A A A A A A A A A A A
Caprylic Acid B
350 C to A A B A A
CH3(CH2)COOH 140
B B
Carbitol C 73 200 to to C C B B B B B B B B B
80 80
Carbon Dioxide Dry, B B B

160 180 140 140 to 140 400 to 200 to 212 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
CO2 100% 212 250 200
Carbon Dioxide B
Wet 160 180 140 140 140 400 to 140 C 212 A A A A A B B B B B A A A A
CO2 250
Carbon Disulfide B B
C C C C to 200 C C C to A B B B B A A A A A A C
CS2 68 400
Carbon Monoxide B B B
Gas 180 180 140 to 140 400 to 160 140 to A A A A A A A B A A A A
CO 140 300 400
Carbon Tetrachloride B B
C C C 73 C C to 350 C C C to A A A A A C C A C A A A B
CCI4 73 350
Carbonic Acid B B
Sat'd. 185 180 140 140 140 350 to 70 200 to A C C C C B B B B B A A A
H2CO3 300 400
B
Castor Oil C 140 140 73 350 212 200 to 550 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
400
Caustic Potash B B B
(Potassium Hydroxide) 50% 160 180 180 140 140 200 to to to
KOH 150 70 140
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP
Caustic Soda B B
(Sodium Hydroxide) 40% 160 180 180 140 140 to 212 to 80
Na0H 200 200
Cellosolve C 73 73 C 200 C C A A A A A A A A A A
Cellosolve Acetate C 73 73 300 C C C C B B B B
CH3COOCH2CH2OC2H5
Chloral Hydrate B
180 C 140 120 to C 70 C
CCI3CH(OH)2 70
Chloramine B
Dilute C 73 73 73 70 to 70 B B B B C C C B
NH2CI 80
Chloric Acid B B
10% 180 73 140 73 140 212 C to to C C C C C C C C C C B C
HCIO3•7H2O 120 120
Chloric Acid 20% 185 73 140 73 140 212 C 70 C C C C C C C C C C C C C
HCIO3•7H2O
Chlorine Gas
(Moisture Content 400 C C C B A C C C C B A* A* B B B A C
< 150 ppm)
Chlorine Gas
(Moisture Content C C C C C 400 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
> 150 ppm)
Chlorine Liquid C C C C C C C C B B B B C C C C C C C
Chlorinated Water 400 73 B B C C C C B A A C
(< 3500 ppm)
Chlorinated Water 400 73 C C C C C C A B C
(> 3500 ppm)
Chloroacetic Acid B
50% C 180 C 140 120 200 to C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
CH2CICOOH 175
Chlorobenzene B
Dry C C 73 C C C 200 C C C to A A A A A C C B C A A A
C6H5CI 400
Chloroform B
Dry C C C C C C 200 C C C to A A A A A C C C C A A A
CHCI3 400
Chlorosulfonic Acid 73 C 73 C 200 C C C C C C C C B B C C B C C C C
CISO2OH
Chromic Acid B B B A
10% 73 180 140 140 to 73 350 70 C C to C C C C C C C C C C to to C
H2CrO4 212 400 212 70
Chromic Acid B B B B
30% C 180 73 140 to 73 350 70 C C to C C C C C C C C C C to to C
H2CrO4 212 400 212 70
Chromic Acid B B B
50% C C 73 C to 73 200 C C C to C C C C C C C C C C to C
H2CrO4 212 400 70
Citric Acid B
Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 to 140 200 A C C C C C C C C B A A C
C6H8O7 248
B B
Coconut Oil C 73 140 to 73 400 C 250 C to B B B B C C B C B A
248 390
B B
Coffee 180 140 140 140 to 140 140 to A A A A C C C A A A A
140 200
B
Coke Oven Gas 73 140 140 400 C C C to B B B B A A A A A A A A
390
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP B
Copper Acetate to
Sat'd. 73 73 73 350 C C C C C C C C C C C B A
Cu(C2H3O2)2•H2O 300
Copper Carbonate B B
Sat'd. 180 140 140 350 to C 70 to B A
CuCO3 210 190
Copper Chloride B B B
Sat'd. 73 180 140 140 140 350 to 176 to to A C C C C C C C C C B A C
CuCI2 212 210 400
Copper Cyanide B B B
180 140 to 140 350 to to C C C C C C C A C B A C
CuCN 212 300 390
Copper Fluoride B B
2% 180 73 140 140 to 80 140 to A
CuF2•2H2O 250 190
Copper Nitrate B B B
30% 180 140 140 to to to 212 A C C C C C C C C B A C
Cu(NO3)2•3H2O 210 230 200
Copper Sulfate B B B B
Sat'd. 120 180 120 140 to 140 to to 200 to A C C C C C C C C A A A C
CuSO4•5H2O 212 300 212 212
B
Corn Oil C 73 140 120 400 C 250 C to B B B B B B B B B A A A A
400
Corn Syrup 185 140 140 140 200 200 C 212
B B B
Cottonseed Oil 120 C 140 140 to 400 to 200 C to B B B B B B B B A A A
140 70 400
B B
Creosote C 73 C 140 350 C to C to B B B B A A A A A A A A B
220 400
Cresol B B
90% C C to C to 73 200 C C B B
CH3C6H4OH 73 68
Cresylic Acid 50% 180 140 C 200 C C C 140 A A A A A A B A A A A A A
B B B
Crude Oil C 140 140 to C 400 C to C to C C C C C C B A A A C
212 250 300
CuprIc Sulfate Sat'd. 100 180 73 140 250 A
CuSO4•5H2O
Cuprous Chloride Sat'd. 70 180 140 140 350 A C C C
CuCI
Cyclohexane B B
73 C C C to C 300 C 250 C to A A A A B B A B A A A
C6H12 248 400
Cyclohexanol B B B B
C C 140 C to 73 250 C to to to A A A A A A
C6H11OH 104 70 70 400
Cyclohexanone Liquid C C 73 C C C C 200 C C C C B B B B B B B B B A
C6H10O
Detergents B
C 180 140 to A A A A A A A A A A A A A
(Heavy Duty) 140
Dextrin B B
Sat'd. 180 140 140 140 200 176 to to 212 A A A A B B B A A
(Starch Gum) 180 200
Dextrose B
180 140 140 140 400 200 200 200 to A A A A
C6H12O6 400
Diacetone Alcohol B
C 120 C 350 to C C C A A A A A A A A A A A A A
CH3COCH2C(CH3)2OH 300
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP
Dibutoxyethyl Phthalate C C A A A A A A A A A
C20H30O6
Dibutyl Phthalate B
C C 73 C 73 350 to C C C A A A A A A A A
C6H4(COOC4H9)2 250
Dibutyl Sebacate
73 73 73 350 C C C C
C4H9OCO(CH2)8OCOC4H9
Dichlorobenzene
C6H4CI2 C C C C C C C C B A A A A
Dichloroethylene
C2H4CI2 C C C C 350 C C C 200 B B B
B
Diesel Fuels C 140 140 to 73 350 C B C C A A A A A A A A A A A A A
212
Diethylamine C C C C C 200 70 C 70 C A C C C C A A C A A A C
C4H10NH
Diethyl Cellosolve
C6H14O2 A A A A
Diethyl Ether B
C C 73 73 C to C C C C A
C4H10O 73
Diglycolic Acid B B
Sat'd. 180 140 140 140 250 to 200 to C
0(CH2COOH)2 300 200
Dimethylamine B
73 140 C 73 to C C C C A
(CH3)2NH 140
Dimethyl Formamide B
C C 180 C 120 C 250 to C C C B B B B B B B A
HCON(CH3)2 122
Dioctyl Phthalate C C C C 73 200 C C C C A A A A C C C
C6H4(COOC8H17)2
Dioxane B
C C C 140 to C C C A A A A A A A A A
C4H8O2 160
Diphenyl Oxide B
Sat'd. 73 C C C to A A A A A
(C6H5)2O 310
Disodium Phosphate B
180 140 140 140 400 to 70 80 90 A B B B B B B A
Na2HPO4 210
Dow Therm A B
C 212 C C C to A A A A A B A A A A A A
C12H10•C12H10O 350
Ether C C C C 73 C C C C A A A B B B A A A A A A
ROR
Ethyl Acetate B
C C C C 73 C 200 to C C C A A B A A A A A A
CH3COOCH2CH3 158
Ethyl Acrylate C C 350 C C C C A A A A A A A A A
CH2=CHCOOC2H5
Ethyl Alcohol B
(Ethanol) C 140 140 140 73 300 200 to 158 C A A A A A A A A A A A A A
C2H5OH 200
Ethyl Benzene C C 350 C C C 70 B B B B B B A
C6H5C2H5
Ethyl Chloride B
Dry C C C C 350 140 200 C to A A A B A A A A A A A A
C2H5CI 400
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
Ethylene Bromide PP
Dry C C 350 A A A A
BrCH2CH2Br
Ethylene Chloride
(Vinyl Chloride) Dry C C C C C 350 C C C 200 A
CH2CHCl
Ethylene Chlorohydrin
CICH2CH2OH C 73 C 200 C C C 70 A A
Ethylene Diamine B B
C 73 C 140 to 80 to C A C A A B A A A
NH2CH2CH2NH2 300 90
Ethylene Dichloride B
Dry C C C C C 350 C C C to A A A A A A A A A
C2H4CI2 400
Ethylene Glycol B B B
73 C 212 140 to to 400 250 250 250 to A A A A A A A A A A A A A
OHCH2CH2OH 212 220 250
Ethylene Oxide C C C 73 400 C C C C A A B A A A A
CH2CH2O
B
Ethyl Formate C C C to A A A A A A
400
Fatty Acids B
160 73 120 140 120 400 C to C 250 A C C C C C C C C A
R-COOH 250
Ferric Chloride B B B
(Aqueous) Sat'd. 120 180 140 140 to 140 400 to to 160 176 A C C C C C C C C C C C C
FeCI3 212 300 200
Ferric Hydroxide B B B B
Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 140 400 to to to to C C C A C
Fe(OH)3 210 176 200 200
Ferric Nitrate B B B B B
Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 to 140 400 to to to to A C C C C C C C C B A A C
Fe(NO3)3•9H2O 212 300 176 200 400
Ferric Sulfate B B B B
160 180 140 140 to 140 200 to to to 176 A C C C C C C C C B A A C
Fe2(SO4)3 212 280 200 200
Ferrous Chloride B B
Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 to 140 400 210 to 200 185 A C C C C C C C C C C C C C
FeCI2 212 200
Ferrous Hydroxide B B B
Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 140 400 to to to 212 C A
Fe(OH)2 200 176 200
Ferrous Nitrate B B B
160 180 140 140 140 400 to to to 212 A A A
Fe(NO3)2 210 200 200
Ferrous Sulfate B B B B B
160 180 140 140 to 140 400 to to to to A C C B C C C C C A A A B
FeSO4 212 200 200 200 200
B B
Fish Oil 180 180 140 140 300 C 250 to to A A C B A A A A A A A
70 400
Flue Gas A A A A A A A A A
Fluoroboric Acid 73 73 140 140 140 350 70 C 70 140 B B C C C A C
HBF4
Fluorine Gas Dry, B

73 C 73 C C C C to B B C C A A A
F2 100% 300
Fluorine Gas
F2 Wet C 73 C 73 C C C C C C C C C C A A
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP
Fluorosilicic Acid B B
(Hydrofluosilicic Acid) 50% 73 73 140 to 300 to 160 158 185 C C C B B B C
H2SiF6 212 300
Formaldehyde B
Dilute 160 73 140 140 to 300 212 140 150 C A A A B C C B A A A
HCHO 176
Formaldehyde B
35% 160 C 140 140 to 140 100 300 212 140 150 C A A A B C B A A A
HCHO 212
Formaldehyde B B
50% C 140 140 300 to C to C A B B B C B B A A
HCHO 140 70
Formic Acid
C C 140 73 B 140 300 210 C B B A C C B C C C B C A A A
HCOOH
Freon 11 B
100% C 73 C 140 73 300 C to C C A A A A A B B B B A A A A
CCI3F 250
Freon 12 100% 73 73 140 73 C B B B C A A A A A B B B B A A A A
CCI2F2
Freon 21
CHCI2F 100% C C C 300 C C C C A A A A A B B B B A A A A
Freon 22
100% 73 73 C C C 140 C 250 C A A A A A B B B B A A A A
CHCIF2
Freon 113
100% C 140 73 300 C B B C A A A A A B B B B A A A A
C2CI2F3
Freon 114
100% C 140 73 300 B B B C A A A A A B B B B A A A A
C2CI2F4
Fructose
C6H12O6 Sat'd. 73 180 180 140 140 300 A A A A A A
Furfural B
C C C C C 300 to C C C A A A A A A A A A A A A
C4H3OCHO 160
Gallic Acid B
73 140 73 300 C C C to B B C C C C C A A A
C6H2(OH)3CO2H•H2O 400
Gasoline C C C B 73 200 C 190 C 250 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
(Leaded)
Gasoline C C C B 73 200 C C 190 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
(Unleaded)
Gasohol C C C B 73 200 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Gasoline B
C C C B C 200 C 250 C to A B B A A A A B A A
(Sour) 250
Gelatin 180 180 140 140 300 200 200 200 212 C C B C C C C C C A
B B B
Glauber’s Salt 200 to C to to A A A A A A A A A
200 200 400
Glucose B B
120 180 212 140 140 400 to 200 200 to A A A A A A A A A A A A A
C6H12O6•H2O 212 400
Glue 140 140 140 400 B B B B A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Glycerin B B B
140 180 212 140 140 to 400 to 250 to 250 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
C3H5(OH)3 320 200 180
Glycol Amine C C C A A A A A
Glycolic Acid Sat'd. 180 73 140 140 200 140 B 140 C B B C C C C A
OHCH2COOH
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
Glyoxal PP
140 B B B C C C C A A
OCHCHO
Grease C 100 C 140 C C C C A A A A A A
B B B B
Green Liquor 160 180 140 to to to to C C C A A A A A A
300 200 160 400
Gypsum Slurry 350 A A B B A A B A A A A A A
Heptane B
73 180 C 140 73 300 C 250 to 200 A A A A A A A A A A A
C7H16 200
n-Hexane B B
C 73 73 73 300 C 250 to to A A A A A A A A A A A
C6H14 140 250
Hexanol 180 140 140 300 C 140 C 212 A A A A A A A A A A
CH3(CH2)4CH2OH
Hydraulic Oil 73 73 300 C 250 C 70 A A A B A A A A A A
(Petroleum)
Hydrazine
H2NNH2 C 73 C 250 C C C A C C C C C C C C A
Hydrobromic Acid B B
20% 73 73 140 140 to 140 250 to C C 200 A C C C C C C C C C C C C C
HBr 212 300
Hydrobromic Acid B
50% C 120 to 140 250 200 C C 200 A C C C C C C C C C C C C C
HBr 140
Hydrochloric Acid B B
10% C 180 140 140 to 73 250 176 to 140 230 A C C C C C C C C C C B C C
HCI 212 150
Hydrochloric Acid B B B B
30% C 180 140 140 to 250 to to to 160 C C C C C C C C C C B C C
HCI 212 130 70 100
Hydrocyanic Acid B B B B
10% 160 180 73 140 to 140 250 to to C to C C C C C C C C C C A B C
HCN 248 300 200 400
Hydrofluoric Acid B B B
Dilute 73 73 180 73 to 140 300 212 to to 212 A C C C C C C C C C C C C C
HF 212 70 185
Hydrofluoric Acid B
30% C 73 140 73 140 300 to C 212 A C C C C C C C C C C C C C
HF 140
Hydrofluoric Acid B B
50% C C 73 73 to 120 300 to C C 70 A C C C C C C C C C C C C C
HF 212 140
B B
Hydrofluosilicic Acid 50% 300 140 to C to C B B C C C C B B B C
220 400
Hydrogen B B
Gas 73 140 140 to 140 300 200 to 200 210 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
H2 248 220
Hydrogen Peroxide B B B
50% 180 73 140 to 140 to 300 to C C 70 A C C C C C C B C C A A A C
H2O2 212 73 100
Hydrogen Peroxide B
90% 180 C 140 73 30 to C C C C C C C C C C B C C A A A C
H2O2 70
Hydrogen Sulfide B
Dry 180 150 140 to 140 250 140 140 C A B B B A B
H2S 248
Hydrogen Sulfide Wet 180 140 140 130 C 70 C A C C C C C C C C C A C C
H2S
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP
Hydrogen Sulfite C C C C C C C C C A C
H2SO3
Hypochlorous Acid B
10% 73 180 73 140 to 140 300 104 C C 120 C
HOCI 212
Inks 140 140 300 B B B 70 A A A C C C C A
Iodine B B B B
10% C 73 73 C to C 200 to 80 to 190 to C C C C C C C C C C C C
I2 176 160 80 70
Iron Phosphate A C C C C B A A A C
Isobutane 140 C 250 C 250 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Isobutyl Alcohol B B
C C 73 140 300 to C 160 to A
(CH3)2CHCH2OH 300 400
Isooctane C 73 73 300 C 250 C 250 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
(CH3)3CCH2CH(CH3)2
Isopropyl Acetate B
C C 73 200 to C C C A A A A A A A A A A
CH3COOCH(CH3)2 160
Isopropyl Alcohol B B
C 212 140 C 140 to 300 160 70 to 170 550 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
(CH3)2CHOH 130 120
Isopropyl Ether C C C 73 140 C C C C A A A A A A A A A A A
(CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2
JP-3 Fuel 200 C 70 C 140 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
B
JP-4 Fuel C C B 73 300 C 250 C to A A A A A A A A A A A A A
400
B
JP-5 Fuel C C B 73 300 C 250 C to A A A A A A A A A A A A A
400
B
JP-6 Fuel 200 C to C 70 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
120
Kelp Slurry B B B B B B B B A A A
B
Kerosene 73 B C B C 250 C 250 C to A A A A A A A A A A A A A
400
Ketchup 73 250 210 200 70 200 C C C C C C C B A A
Ketones C C C C 73 200 200 200 C C A A A A A A A A A A A
Kraft Liquors 73 180 140 120 250 C C C C C C C C A
Lactic Acid B
25% 73 180 212 140 140 300 212 80 70 to A C C C C C B C B A A A
CH3CHOHCOOH 400
Lactic Acid B
80% C C 140 73 140 300 176 80 70 to A C C C C C B C B A A A
CH3CHOHCOOH 400
Lard C 140 C 300 C C C C B B B B A C
OIl
B
Latex 140 140 200 to 200 160 160 A A A A A A
200
Lauric Acid 180 140 140 120 300 C 70 70 70 C C C A
CH3(CH2)10COOH
Lauryl Chloride B
73 140 to 120 300 C C C A
CH3(CH2)10CH2Cl 248
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP B B B
Lead Acetate Sat'd. 180 180 140 to 140 300 200 to to C C C C C C C A
Pb(CH3COO)2•3H2O 212 140 140
Lead Chloride 180 140 140 120 300 176 140 C 212 A
PbCI2
Lead Nitrate B B
Sat'd. 180 140 140 120 300 to to 200 212 A A A
Pb(NO3)2 300 220
Lead Sulfate B B
180 140 140 120 300 to 120 to 212 A B B C C C C B
PbSO4 210 180
B
Lemon Oil C C to 300 C 70 C 70 C C C B A A
73
B B B B
Lime Sulfur 73 73 73 120 to to to to C C C C A A A A A
300 220 180 420
Linoleic Acid 180 180 140 300 C C C C C C C C C C C C C B B C
B B B
Linseed Oil 73 C 140 140 to to 300 C 200 to 250 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
248 73 180
Lithium Bromide B
140 140 140 to 300 A
LiBr 212
Lithium Chloride 140 140 120 160 160 160 160 A B B B B B C B A
LiCI
Lithium Hydroxide 140 120 160 C 70 C C C C C A A A A
LiOH
Lubricating Oil B
180 C 140 to 73 350 C 180 150 70 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
(ASTM #1) 248
Lubricating Oil B
180 C 140 73 350 C to C 70 - 300 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
(ASTM #2) 180
Lubricating Oil 180 C 140 73 350 C 180 C 350 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
(ASTM #3)
Ludox C C C C A A A A A
Magnesium Carbonate B B B
120 180 212 140 to 140 225 to 140 to 212 B B B B B B A A A
MgCO3 212 300 180
Magnesium Chloride B B
Sat'd. 120 180 140 140 to 140 400 230 176 to 185 A A A B B C C C C C C C A
MgCI2 140 200
Magnesium Citrate 180 140 140 300 176 140 212
MgHC6H5O7•5H2O
Magnesium Oxide 160 A A A A
MgO
Magnesium Sulfate B B B B
160 180 212 140 to 140 300 194 to to to A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
MgSO4•7H2O 212 230 200 390
Maleic Acid B
Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 to 140 250 C C 140 A C C B C C C C C B A B B
HOOCCH=CHCOOH 140
Manganese Sulfate B B
180 180 140 140 300 176 to to 212 A A A A C C B C A
MnSO4•4H2O 200 200
Mercuric Chloride B B B
180 180 140 140 300 to to 160 to A C C C C C C C C C C C C C
HgCI2 210 200 300
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP
Mercuric Cyanide B B B B
Sat'd. 180 140 140 to 140 300 to to to C C C C C C C C C A C
Hg(CN)2 212 210 160 70
Mercuric Sulfate B
Sat'd. 180 140 140 140 300 70 70 to C A C C C C C
HgSO4 70
Mercurous Nitrate B
Sat'd. 180 140 140 140 300 100 to 90 C A C C C C C C C C A A A C
HgNO3•2H2O 90
Mercury B
180 140 140 to 140 300 210 140 140 185 A C C C C A A A A A A A C
Hg 248
Methane B
C 73 73 140 140 300 C B to B A A A A A A A A A A A A A
CH4 140
Methanol B B B
(Methyl Alcohol) C 180 140 to 300 to to 160 C A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
CH3OH 140 176 160
Methyl Acetate C C 140 C C 300 160 C C C B B B B B B B A
CH3CO2CH3
Methyl Acetone C A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Methyl Amine
CH3NH2 C C C 300 C C A A B A A
Methyl Bromide
CH3Br C C C C 300 C C C 185 C C B C C B B
Methyl Cellosolve
HOCH2CH20CH3 C 73 C C C C C C A A B B B B A A A
Methyl Chloride
CH3CI Dry C C C C C 250 C C C C A A C C A A A A A A A A
Methyl Chloroform
CH3CCI3 C C C C C 200 C C C C A A A A
Methyl Ethyl Ketone B

(MEK) C C 73 C C 200 to C C C A A A A A A A A A A A A A
CH3COC2H5 200
B
Methyl Formate to C C C A A A A A C A A A A
120
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone B

C C 73 C 73 200 to C C C A A A A
(CH3)2CHCH2COCH3 130
Methyl Isopropyl Ketone C C 73 150 C C C C
CH3COCH(CH3)2
Methyl Methacrylate
CH2=C(CH3)COOCH3 C 73 140 150 C C C C C
Methylene Bromide
CH2Br2 C C C C 250 C C C C
Methylene Chloride
CH2CI2 C C C C C C 250 C C C C B B B B B B A A
Methylene Chlorobromide
CH2CIBr C C A A A
Methylene Iodine C C C C 200 C 70

CH2I2
Methylsulfuric Acid
CH3HSO4 180 140 140 70 C 70 C
B
Milk 160 180 212 140 to 140 400 250 250 250 250 B B B B C C C C C A A A
212
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP
B B B B
Mineral Oil 73 180 C 140 to to 300 C 250 to to A A A A A A A A A A A A A
212 73 200 400
B
Molasses 180 140 140 140 300 to 200 200 212 A A A A A A A A A A A A
212
Monochloroacetic Acid 50% 140 140 140 200 C 70 C A C C C C C C C C C C C C
CH2CICOOH
Monochlorobenzene
C6H5CI C 73 C C 200 C C C C A A A A A A A A A A A
Monoethanolamine
HOCH2CH2NH2 C 100 120 C C C A C B B B B A
Morpholine B
140 140 200 C C C to B B B B B B B B B
C4H8ONH 70
B B
Motor Oil 180 C 140 to 350 C 190 to 190 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
140 70
Muriatic Acid 37% 250 C C C C C C C C C C B C C
B B B
Naphtha 73 73 140 to 200 C to C to A A B A A A A A A A A
122 250 400
Naphthalene C 73 C 73 250 C C C 176 A A B A A A A A A A
C10H8
Natural Gas 73 73 140 140 300 C 250 140 250 A A A A A A A A A A A A
Nickel Ammonium B
250 70 70 70 to C C C C C C C A
Sulfate 70
Nickel Chloride B B B
Sat'd. 160 180 180 140 to 140 406 176 176 to to A C C B C C C A
NiCI2 212 200 400
Nickel Nitrate B B B
Sat'd. 160 180 180 140 to 140 400 212 to to 248 A C C C C C A A A
Ni(NO3)2•6H2O 248 200 200
Nickel Sulfate B B
Sat'd. 160 180 180 140 to 140 400 176 176 160 to A C C B C C C A
NiSO4 212 400
Nicotine 180 140 140 C C C B A
C10H14N2
Nicotinic Acid B B B
180 140 to 140 to 70 to B B C C C B B B A
C5H4NCOOH 212 140 200
Nitric Acid B B B
<10% C 180 180 140 to 250 to C C to A C C C C C C C C B A A C
HNO3 212 104 185
Nitric Acid B B B
30% C to 140 140 to 250 C C to C C C C C C C C B A A C
HNO3 130 212 185
Nitric Acid B
40% C to 73 140 250 C C C 70 C C C C C C C C B A A C
HNO3 120
Nitric Acid 50% C 110 C 100 250 C C C 70 C C C C C C C C C B A C
HNO3
Nitric Acid
HNO3 70% C 100 C 73 250 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C A C
Nitric Acid Fuming 70 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C A C
Nitrobenzene B
C C C C to C 400 C C C C A B B A A A A
C6H5NO2 122
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP
Nitrogen B B B
Gas 300 to to 300 to A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
N2 350 230 400
Nitroglycerin B
C 73 to 70 70 C 70 C B B B B A
CH2NO3CHNO3CH2NO3 73
Nitrous Acid 10% 180 C 140 73 400 100 C 100 C C C C C C C C B B B C
HNO2
Nitrous Oxide B
73 73 73 73 73 400 140 70 to C A B B C B B A
N2O 80
n-Octane B B B
C to 400 C to C to 550 A A A A A A A A A A A A
C8H18 250 200 400
B B B
Oleic Acid 160 180 73 140 to C 250 C to C to A B B A B B C B A A A
248 225 212
Oleum
(Sulfuric Acid) Fuming C C C C C C C C C C
xH2SO4•yS03
B B
Olive Oil 160 C 73 140 to to 350 C 250 C 250 A A A A A A A A A A A A
248 68
Oxalic Acid B B
50% 160 180 140 140 to 140 300 300 C C to A C C C C C C C C B A A
HOOCCOOH•2H2O 122 400
Oxygen B B
Gas 160 180 C 140 to 140 406 C to A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
O2 212 190
Ozone 180 C 140 C 300 B C C B C A A A A A A A A A A A A A
O3
Palm Oil 73 140 200 C 250 C 250 C C C C C C A
Palmitic Acid 10% 73 73 180 140 120 300 C 220 C 400 B B B A B B B B B A A A
CH3(CH2)14COOH
Palmitic Acid
CH3(CH2)14COOH 70% 73 180 73 120 300 C 220 C 400 B B B A B B B B B A A
Parafin B
73 180 140 140 to C 250 C 250 C 400 A A A B A A B B A A A A
C36H74 212
B
Peanut Oil C 140 to 250 C 250 C 400 A A A A A A
248
n-Pentane C C C C C 100 C 250 70 200 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
CH3(CH2)3CH3
Peracetic Acid B
40% C 73 73 to C C 70 C
CH3COOOH 73
Perchloric Acid B B
10% to 250 to C 140 400 A C A
HCIO4 212 140
Perchloric Acid B B
70% 73 180 C 73 to 73 to C 70 400 C C B
HCIO4 212 140
Perchloroethylene
(Tetrachloroethylene) C C C C C C C 200 C C C 400 B B B B B B A A A
CI2C=CCI2
Perphosphate 73 140 73 250
Phenol B B
C 73 73 73 140 to C C C to A A A C C C C C A A A
C6H5OH 140 210
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP B B
Phenylhydrazine to C to
C C C C C C C
C6H5NHNH2 104 70
Phosphate Esters 250 C C C C C C C A
Phosphoric Acid B B B
10% 180 212 140 140 300 to 104 to to A C C C C C C C C C B A A C
H3PO4 300 206 400
Phosphoric Acid B B
50% 73 180 212 140 to 140 300 176 to 171 212 A C C C C C C C C C B A A C
H3PO4 212 104
Phosphoric Acid B
85% 180 212 140 73 300 176 C 122 to A C C C C C C C C C B A B C
H3PO4 185
Phosphoric Anhydride 73 73 73 200 B B B C A
P2O5
Phosphorus Pentoxide
P2O5 73 73 73 140 C B A
Phosphorus Trichloride
PCI3 C 73 C C 120 300 70 C C 70 A A
B B B
Photographic Solutions 180 140 140 140 to to to 185 C A
104 70 140
Phthalic Acid B B
140 C 140 to C to C A A A B B C B A A A
C6H4(COOH)2 100 100
Picric Acid B B
10% C C 73 C to 73 200 to 70 400 C C C C C C C C C B A C
C6H2(NO2)3OH 212 200
B
Pine Oil C 140 to C 70 C 70 C C B B B B B A A A
73
Plating Solutions 180 140 140 140 300 70 B 140 140
(Brass)
Plating Solutions B B
180 140 140 140 300 300 to to 190
(Cadmium) 180 200
Plating Solutions B
180 140 140 140 300 210 C C to A
(Chrome) 400
Plating Solutions B B B
180 140 140 140 300 to to to 185
(Copper) 300 190 160
Plating Solutions 180 140 140 140 300 B B B B
(Gold)
180 140 140 140 300 to to 140 185
(Lead) 300 190
180 140 140 140 300 to B to 185 A C C A C
(Nickel) 300 200
180 140 140 140 300 120 to 80 to
(Rhodium) 200 190
Plating Solutions B B B B
180 140 140 140 300 to to to to A
(Silver) 300 180 200 190
Plating Solutions B
180 140 140 140 300 210 to 140 140
(Tin) 180
Plating Solutions B B B
180 140 140 140 300 to to B to B
(Zinc) 300 180 190
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP
Polysulfide Liquor 300 C C C C B B B B C
B
Polyvinyl Acetate 350 to 80 C C B B B A A C A B B B
280
B B
Potassium Alum 180 140 140 400 176 to to 212
180 200
Potassium Aluminum B B
180 140 140 400 176 to to 212 B C C B A B
Sulphate 180 200
Potassium Bicarbonate Sat'd. B

180 140 140 to 140 400 200 200 200 212 A A
KHCO3 212
Potassium Bichromate Sat'd. B

180 140 140 to 400 140 140 104 212 A A B B B A
K2Cr2O7 212
Potassium Bisulfate B
180 212 140 to 140 400 B 140 70 212 A B B B C C C C C A
KHSO4 212
Potassium Bromate B B B
180 212 140 to 140 400 212 to to 212 C A A A A
KBrO3 212 70 140
Potassium Bromide B B
180 212 140 to 140 400 212 200 200 to A B B B C C C A
KBr 248 212
Potassium Carbonate B
(Potash) 73 180 180 140 C 140 400 B 200 200 to A B B B B A A A A A A A A B
K2CO3 212
Potassium Chlorate B B
(Aqueous) 160 180 212 140 C 140 400 to 70 to B C B B A A A A A A A B
KClO3 200 200
Potassium Chloride B
160 180 212 140 to 140 400 B 200 200 212 B A A B B B B C B B B A
KCl 212
Potassium Chromate B B
180 212 140 140 400 176 to 140 to C A A B B B B B A A
K2CrO4 140 212
Potassium Cyanide B
180 180 140 to 140 400 B 200 200 200 C C C C B B B B A A A C
KCN 212
Potassium Dichromate Sat'd. 180 180 140 140 400 212 140 120 212 C B B C B B C A A A
K2Cr2O7
Potassium Ferricyanide B B
180 180 140 to 140 400 70 C 70 to C C B B C A
K3Fe(CN)6 248 212
Potassium Ferrocyanide B
K4Fe(CN)6•3H2O 180 180 140 to 140 400 140 C 70 140 B B C C C C C B A C
248
Potassium Fluoride B B
180 180 140 to 140 400 200 to 70 212 A A
KF 212 180
Potassium Hydroxide B B B
25% 160 180 212 140 to 248 300 320 to to 80 A C C C B B B B A A A
KOH 140 80 212
Potassium Hypochlorite B
160 180 140 120 400 70 C to C C C C A
KCIO 70
Potassium Iodide B
180 73 73 to 140 400 70 70 B A B B B B A
KI 212
Potassium Nitrate B B
160 180 140 140 140 400 B to to 212 C A A B B B B B B A A A A
KNO3 200 200
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CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP B B
Potassium Perborate to to
180 140 140 140 400 70 70 A
KBO3 70 70
Potassium Perchlorate 180 140 140 140 200 140 C 70 190
KCIO4
Potassium Permanganate B
10% 180 73 140 140 400 210 C 140 to B B A A A A A A
KMnO4 212
Potassium Permanganate B B
KMnO4 25% 180 73 73 to 140 400 200 C 140 to B B A A A A A A
212 212
Potassium Persulfate B
180 140 140 to 140 400 180 C B 210
K2S2O8 176
Potassium Sulfate B B B
160 180 180 140 to 140 200 176 to to 212 A A A B B A A A A B A A A A
K2SO4 212 200 200
Potassium Sulfide 180 140 68 140 300 70 70 210 C C C C C C C B B B B C
K2S
Potassium Sulfite B B
180 140 140 300 200 to to 210 B B B C C C A
K2SO3•2H2O 150 150
Potassium Tetraborate 400 A A A A A
Potassium 300 A B A A A A
Tripolyphosphate
Propane B
73 73 140 to 140 300 C 250 140 250 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
C3H8 248
Propargyl Alcohol C 140 140 140 140 70 70 140
Propionic Acid B
C C 140 to 140 200 C C A A
CH3CH2CO2H 140
Propyl Acetate 140 C C C C A A A A A
Propyl Alcohol B B B B B
73 C 140 140 to to 350 to 180 to to A A A A A A A A A A A A
CH3CH2CH2OH 122 140 225 176 300
n-Propyl Bromide 300 B B B B B B A
Propylene Glycol <25% 180 300 200 180 70 250 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
B
Propylene Glycol >25% to 300 200 180 70 250 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
180
Propylene Oxide C 73 C 140 150 C C C C A A
CH3CHCH2O
n-Propyl Nitrate 200 C C C C A A A A
Pyridine B
C C C to 73 C C C C B B B B B B C B
N(CH)4CH 68
Pyrogallic Acid B
73 150 C to C 140 A A A A A A A A A
C6H3(OH)3 100
Pyrrole C C C C B B B B B B B
Quinone 140 140 C C C C A A A A
C6H4O2
B
Rosin 200 C to 200 B C C C C C C A A A
200
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CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP
Salicylic Acid B
140 140 to 140 300 300 C 300 B B C C C C A
C6H4(OH)(COOH) 212
Selenic Acid 180 140 140 70 C 70 C
H2SeO4
Silicic Acid B
180 140 140 to 140 400 176 176 70 212
SiO2•nH2O 212
Silicone Oil 180 212 73 73 350 140 212 212 400 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Silver Chloride 160 180 140 140 70 C 70 90 A C C C C C C C C C C C C
AgCI
Silver Cyanide B A to
180 180 140 to 140 350 70 C 70 140 C C C C C C C C C
AgCN 212 100
Silver Nitrate B B
160 180 180 140 to 350 300 C to 185 A C C C C C C C C B A C
AgNO3 140 200
Silver Sulfate 160 180 140 140 140 350 176 140 70 212 A
Ag2SO4
B
Soaps 73 180 140 140 to 400 B B A B B B B A A A
140
Sodium Acetate B
Sat'd. 180 212 140 to 140 400 212 C C B A A B B B C B B A
CH3COONa 212
Sodium Aluminate B B B
Sat'd. 140 300 to to 140 to C C B B B A B A
Na2AI2O4 200 180 200
Sodium Benzoate B B B
180 140 140 140 300 140 to to to
C6H5COONa 140 70 140
Sodium Bicarbonate B B B
73 180 212 140 to 140 400 212 to to 212 A A B B A A C A A A A A
NaHCO3 212 200 200
B B
Sodium Bichromate Sat'd. 400 176 140 to to C C C A A A
70 212
Sodium Bisulfate B B B
73 180 140 140 140 to to to 212 C C C C C C C C B A C
NaHSO4 200 200 200
Sodium Bisulfite B
180 140 140 140 400 176 160 to 212 B B C C C C A
NaHSO3 200
Sodium Borate B B B
(Borax) Sat'd. 160 180 180 140 140 300 to to to 210 A A A B B B A A A
Na2B4O7•10H2O 300 220 200
Sodium Bromide B
Sat'd. 120 180 140 140 140 300 140 C 70 to A B B C C C C A
NaBr 180
Sodium Carbonate B B B
73 180 212 140 C 140 to 400 176 to to 212 A A B B A A A A A A A C
Na2CO3 73 200 200
Sodium Chlorate B B B B
Sat'd. 180 140 73 C 140 350 to to to to A A C B B B B B A A
NaCIO3 200 200 200 200
Sodium Chloride B
120 180 212 140 140 350 to 160 120 212 B A A A B B B B C A B B A
NaCI 212
Sodium Chlorite B
25% 180 73 C 140 200 70 C to C
NaCIO2 140
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP B
Sodium Chromate to 140
120 180 140 140 140 70 140 C A A B B B B A A A
Na2CrO4•4H2O 176
Sodium Cyanide B B
180 180 140 to 140 350 176 to 140 176 200 275 C C C C A A A A A A C
NaCN 212 230
Sodium Dichromate B
20% 180 180 140 140 300 176 140 C to C C C C B B B A
Na2Cr2O7•2H2O 212
Sodium Ferricyanide Sat'd. 180 140 140 140 350 300 70 70 140 C C C C A
Na3Fe(CN)6•2H2O
Sodium Ferrocyanide
Na3Fe(CN)6•10H2O Sat'd. 180 140 140 140 350 140 80 70 140 A
Sodium Fluoride B
120 180 180 140 to 140 350 140 100 140 140 A A A B C C C A
NaF 212
Sodium Hydroxide B
<5% to
NaOH 68
Sodium Hydroxide B B B
<10% 400 to 212 to to A A A A A B A A A
NaOH 200 200 140
Sodium Hydroxide B B B
30% 120 180 212 140 C to 350 to 212 to 80 A A B B B B A A A
NaOH 140 130 200
Sodium Hydroxide B B B B
50% 120 180 212 140 to 194 350 to 212 to to A B C C C B B B B B A A A B
NaOH 140 130 200 70
Sodium Hydroxide B B B B B
70% 120 180 212 140 to 350 to to to to A C C C C B B B B B A A A B
NaOH 140 130 70 200 70
Sodium Hypochlorite B
120 180 73 73 140 to 350 C C C 70 C C C C C C C C C C C C C
NaOCI•5H2O 190
Sodium Metaphosphate B
180 120 140 300 220 150 to A C C C C C C A
(NaPO3)n 400
Sodium Nitrate B B B
Sat'd. 160 180 180 140 to 140 400 200 to to 212 A A A B B A A A A A A A A B
NaNO3 212 171 200
Sodium Nitrite B B
160 180 73 140 to 140 400 176 171 to 212 A A B B B A
NaNO2 212 140
Sodium Perborate 120 180 73 140 73 350 140 C B 140 A C C B B B A A A
NaBO3•4H2O
Sodium Perchlorate
NaCIO4 180 212 140 140 350 70 C 70 C
Sodium Peroxide
Na2O2 10% 180 140 140 250 300 C C 400 C C C C C C C C A A A B
Sodium Phosphate B
Acid 120 180 212 140 to 140 400 A B B B B B B B A B A A A B
NaH2PO4 140
Sodium Phosphate Alkaline 120 180 212 140 400 A B B B B B B B A B A A A B
NaH2PO4
Sodium Phosphate
NaH2PO4 Neutral 120 180 212 400 A B B B B B B B A B A A A B
B B
Sodium Silicate 180 140 140 140 to 140 to 212 C C B A A A A A A A
200 200
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP
Sodium Sulfate B B
Sat'd. 160 180 212 140 400 to 200 to 212 A A A B B A A A A A A A A A
Na2SO4 200 200
Sodium Sulfide B B
Sat'd. 160 180 212 140 140 350 200 to to 176 C C C C B B C B B A A A C
Na2S 200 200
Sodium Sulfite B B B B
Sat'd. 160 180 212 140 to 140 to 350 200 to to 140 A A C B B B B B A A
Na2SO3 212 73 200 200
Sodium Thiosulfate 180 180 140 140 350 140 160 140 B B C C C C C A
Na2S2O3•5H2O
Sour Crude Oil 140 140 C C C C A A A B A A A
B
Soybean Oil 73 140 400 C 250 250 to A A B A A B A A A A A
400
Stannic Chloride B
Sat'd. 180 140 140 140 350 300 220 C to A C C C C C C C C C C C C C
SnCI4 400
Stannous Chloride B B B B
15% 120 180 140 140 140 350 to to to to A C C C C C C C C C A
SnCI2 210 150 140 185
B
Starch 180 140 140 140 300 176 to 212 212 B B B B B B B B A A A
176
Steam 400 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
(Low Pressure)
Steam 400 A A A A A A A A A A A A A
(Medium Pressure)
Steam C C C C C C B A C B A A A C
(High Pressure)
Stearic Acid B
180 73 140 120 350 C to C 140 A A A C B C C C B C A A A A
CH3(CH2)16COOH 70
Stoddard’s Solvent C C 73 C 250 C 250 A A A A A A A A
Styrene 73 C 350 C C C C B B B B B B B A
C6H5CH=CH2
Succinic Acid B B
180 140 140 140 200 140 70 to to A A A A A A A A A
COOH(CH2)2COOH 70 176
Sugar 180 140 140 350 C C B C B A A A
C6H12O6
Sulfamic Acid B
20% C 180 C 70 C to C B B B C C C C A A
HSO3NH2 150
Sulfate Liquors B B B
6% 180 140 140 200 to to to 170 C C C C B A A A C
(Oil) 250 150 150
B
Sulfite Liquors 6% 73 180 140 350 B C to 140 C B A
70
Sulfur 180 212 140 350 250 C 70 266 A C C C C B B C B B B A C
S
Sulfur Chloride C 350 C C C 140 A C C C C C C C C C C C C C
S2CI2
Sulfur Dioxide Gas B

C 73 140 140 140 350 160 C C to A A B A A A A A A A A A A
SO2 (Dry) 250
Sulfur Dioxide Gas B

C C 140 73 120 140 C C to A C B B C C A C C
SO2 (Wet) 140
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP B
Sulfur Trioxide to
Gas C 73 C C C B C C C C B B C
SO3 120
Sulfuric Acid B B B
<30% 120 180 180 140 to to to 250 212 B 158 248 A C C C C C C C C C C A B C
H2SO4 248 140 73
Sulfuric Acid B B
50% 73 180 140 140 to to 212 250 212 C 158 212 A C C C C C C C C C C A C C
H2SO4 212 140
Sulfuric Acid 70% C 180 73 140 200 140 C C 180 212 C C C C C C C C C C B C C
H2SO4
Sulfuric Acid B
90% C 150 73 73 to 200 70 C C 158 212 C C C C C C C C C C C C C
H2SO4 212
Sulfuric Acid 100% C C C C 200 C C C 158 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
H2SO4
Sulfurous Acid B
Sat'd. 180 140 140 to 140 350 C C C C A C C C C C C C C C B A A C
H2SO3 212
Tall Oil C 180 140 120 250 C 200 C 200 B B B B B B B A A A
Tannic Acid B B
10% C 180 73 140 to 140 250 200 200 to 200 A A B B C B B B A A
C76H52O46 212 200
B
Tanning Liquors 160 180 73 140 120 200 to 70 200 A A B A
200
Tar C C 250 C C C B A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Tartaric Acid B B
160 180 140 140 to 140 250 C 200 158 to A A A C C C C C C C A A A B
HOOC(CHOH)2COOH 248 200
Tetrachloroethane C C C C 400 C C C 200 A
CHCI2CHCI2
Tetrachloroethylene
CI2C=CCI2 C C C C C 350 C C C 212
Tetraethyl Lead
Pb(C2H5)4 73 73 73 350 C C C 120 A A B B A
Tetrahydrofuran
C4H8O C C C C C C C C C C
Thionyl Chloride
SOCI2 C C C C C C C C C C A
Thread Cutting Oils 73 73 73 73 350 A A A A A A A

Titanium Tetrachloride
TiCI4 140 C 120 C C C 160 A C C C B
Toluene B
(Toluol) C C C C C C 200 C C C to A A A A A A A A A A A A
CH3C6H5 200
Tomato Juice 180 212 140 140 350 70 140 140 140 B C C B A A
Transformer Oil 180 73 140 C 300 C B C 300 A A A A A A
Transformer Oil B
180 140 to 300 A A A A A A
DTE/30 120
Tributyl Phosphate C C C 73 300 250 C C C B B B A A A B A
(C4H9)3PO4
Trichloroacetic Acid B
50% 140 140 to 140 200 C C C C A B C C C C C B
CCI3COOH 104
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP
Trichloroethylene B
C C C C to C C 200 C C C 200 A A A A A B B B A A A A
CHCI=CCI2 176
Triethanolamine B
C 73 140 73 C 73 to B C B C C C C C C C C A
(HOCH2CH2)3N 190
Triethylamine B B
C 140 73 to 160 140 to C A A
(C2H5)3N 73 70
Trimethylpropane 140 73 C C C C 70
(CH2OH)3C3H5
Trisodium Phosphate B
73 180 140 140 140 350 212 C C to A C C B B A A A
Na3PO4•12H2O 300
B
Tung Oil C 250 to 250 B B B B B B B A A
120
B
Turpentine C C C 140 C C 250 C to A A A A A A A A A A A A
200
Urea 180 180 140 140 B B C C C A C
CO(NH2)2
Urine 160 180 180 140 140 400 140 140 C 140 C C C A A A
B
Varnish 350 C C C to A A B B C C C B A A A
400
Vaseline C 140 C 120 300 C 140 140 140 A A A A A A
(Petroleum Jelly)
B B
Vegetable Oil C 140 140 to to 300 C 200 C 200 A A A A A A A
248 140
B
Vinegar 73 150 140 140 140 300 to C C 200 C C C C C C C A A A B
210
Vinyl Acetate C 73 C C 140 350 C C C C B B B B B A A
CH3COOCH=CH2
Water B B
(Acid Mine) 160 180 140 140 140 400 200 to C to A C C C C C C C C C A A A C
H2O 210 190
Water B B B B
(Deionized) 160 180 140 140 140 400 to to to to A B B C C C C C C B A A A
H2O 140 200 150 200
Water B B
(Distilled) 160 180 212 140 to 140 400 140 to 250 A A A B B C C C B C A A A A
H2O 248 210
Water B
(Potable) 160 180 212 140 to 140 400 A A A A A B B B A B A A A A
H2O 248
Water B B B
(Salt) 160 180 212 140 140 400 to to 140 to A B B B C C C C B C B A A B
H2O 250 210 200
Water B B B B
(Sea) 160 180 212 140 to 140 400 to to to 212 A B B B C C C C B C B B A B
H2O 248 250 210 140
Water
(Soft) 160 180 212 140 140 400 A A A A B C C B B C A A A A
H2O
Water
(Waste) 73 180 212 140 140 400 A B B B B B B B B B B A B
H2O
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METALS
CONCENTRATION
CHEMICALS
DUCTILE IRON
400 SERIES SS
POLYCHLORO-
AND
ALUMINUM
3% NI/IRON
GRAY IRON
NI PLATED
GRAPHITE
(Buna-N)
CARBON
(85% Cu)
DUCTILE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
SILICON
COPPER
FORMULA
NITRILE
BRASS
PRENE
316 SS
630 SS
EPDM
STEEL
PPSU
CPVC
PVDF
PTFE
FKM
ABS
PVC
PEX
PP B
Whiskey 180 140 140 to 140 350 200 200 140 B C C B C C C C B A A
212
White Liquor 73 180 140 300 104 140 190 C C C C C C C A
B
Wine 73 180 140 140 to 140 350 200 200 140 200 C C C C C C B A
248
Xylene B
(Xylol) C C C C C C C 350 C C C to A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
C6H4(CH3)2 200
Zinc Acetate 180 140 C C C C C C C C C C C A
Zn(CH3COO)2•2H2O
Zinc Carbonate B
180 140 to 140 70 70 70 70 B B B
ZnCO3 212
Zinc Chloride B
120 180 180 140 140 400 210 to 194 212 A C C C C C C C C B B
ZnCI2 200
Zinc Nitrate 160 180 180 140 140 180 140 100 190 A A A
Zn(NO3)2•6H2O
Zinc Sulfate B B
160 180 212 140 140 400 to to 171 B A C C B C C C B C A A A A
ZnSO4•7H2O 300 220
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Material Ratings and Definitions

BRONZE — One of the first alloys developed in the bronze age

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Ammonium Bifluoride Sat'd. B

Ammonium Carbonate Sat'd. B B B A

Ammonium Hydroxide 10% 120 C 212 140 B B

Ammonium Thiocyanate 50 - 60% B B B B B

PLASTICS SEAL MATERIALS

Benzene Sulfonic Acid 10% B B

PLASTICS SEAL MATERIALS

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Carbon Dioxide Dry, B B B

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Fluorine Gas Dry, B

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Methyl Ethyl Ketone B

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone B

Methylene Iodine C C C C 200 C 70

PLASTICS SEAL MATERIALS

Nitric Acid Fuming 70 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C A C

PLASTICS SEAL MATERIALS

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Potassium Bicarbonate Sat'd. B

Potassium Bichromate Sat'd. B

PLASTICS SEAL MATERIALS

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Sulfur Dioxide Gas B

Sulfur Dioxide Gas B

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Thread Cutting Oils 73 73 73 73 350 A A A A A A A

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