304 Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart

ver 28-Oct-2022

Chemical Chemical
Acetaldehyde A Ammonia, liquid B
Acetamide B Ammonium Acetate B
Acetate Solvent A Ammonium Bifluoride D
Acetic Acid D Ammonium Carbonate B
Acetic Acid, 20% B Ammonium Chloride C
Acetic Acid, 80% D Ammonium Hydroxide A
Acetic Acid, Glacial C Ammonium Nitrate A
Acetic Anhydride B Ammonium Oxalate A
Acetone A Ammonium Persulfate A
Acetyl Chloride, dry A Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic B
Acetylene A Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic B
Acrylonitrile A Ammonium Phosphate, Tribasic B
Adipic Acid A Ammonium Sulfate B
Alcohol, Amyl A Ammonium Sulfite B
Alcohol, Benzyl B Amyl Acetate A
Alcohol, Butyl A Amyl Alcohol A
Alcohol, Diacetone A Amyl Chloride A
Alcohol, Ethyl A Aniline A
Alcohol, Hexyl A Aniline Hydrochloride D
Alcohol, Isobutyl A Antimony Trichloride D
Alcohol, Isopropyl B Aqua Regia (80% HCl, 20% HNO3) D
Alcohol, Methyl A Arochlor™ 1248 B
Alcohol, Octyl A Arsenic Acid A
Alcohol, Propyl A Asphalt B
Aluminum Chloride B Barium Carbonate B
Aluminum Chloride, 20% D Barium Chloride A
Aluminum Fluoride D Barium Cyanide A
Aluminum Hydroxide A Barium Hydroxide B
Aluminum Potassium Sulfate, 10% A Barium Nitrate B
Aluminum Potassium Sulfate, 100% D Barium Sulfate B
Aluminum Sulfate B Barium Sulfide B
Amines A Beer A
Ammonia, 10% A Beet Sugar Liquids A
Ammonia Nitrate A Benzaldehyde B
Ammonia, anhydrous A Benzene B

Key to General Chemical Resistance – All data is based on ambient or room temperature conditions, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use

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Chemical Chemical
Benzene Sulfonic Acid B Carbon Monoxide Gas A
Benzoic Acid B Carbon Tetrachloride B
Benzol A Carbon Tetrachloride, dry B
Benzonitrile D Carbon Tetrachloride, wet A
Benzyl Chloride C Carbonated Water A
Bleach (sodium hypochlorite, 5.25%) C Carbonic Acid A
Borax (sodium borate) A Catsup A
Boric Acid B Chloric Acid D
Brewery Slop A Chlorine, dry A
Bromine D Chlorine Water C
Butadiene A Chlorine, anhydrous liquid C
Butane A Chloroacetic Acid B
Butanol (butyl alcohol) A Chlorobenzene, mono A
Butter C Chloroform A
Buttermilk A Chlorosulfonic Acid D
Butyl Phthalate B Chocolate Syrup A
Butyl Acetate B Chromic Acid, 5% B
Butylene A Chromic Acid, 10% B
Butyric Acid B Chromic Acid, 30% B
Calcium Bisulfide B Chromic Acid, 50% C
Calcium Bisulfite B Cider A
Calcium Carbonate A Citric Acid B
Calcium Chloride C Citric Oils (citrus oils, limonene) A
Calcium Hydroxide B Clorox® (bleach, sodium hypochlorite, 5.25%) A
Calcium Hypochlorite C Coffee A
Calcium Nitrate C Copper Chloride D
Calcium Oxide (lime) A Copper Cyanide B
Calcium Sulfate B Copper Fluoborate D
Calgon A Copper Nitrate A
Cane Juice A Copper Sulfate, >5% B
Carbolic Acid (phenol) B Copper Sulfate, 5% B
Carbon Bisulfide A Cream A
Carbon Dioxide, dry A Cresols A
Carbon Dioxide, wet A Cresylic Acid A
Carbon Disulfide A Cupric Acid D

Key to General Chemical Resistance – All data is based on ambient or room temperature conditions, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper installation,
operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the selection. Improper
selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

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Chemical Chemical
Cyanic Acid A Ferrous Chloride D
Cyclohexane A Ferrous Sulfate B
Cyclohexanone A Fluoboric Acid B
Detergents A Fluorine Gas C
Diacetone Alcohol B Fluosilicic Acid C
Dichloroethane B Formaldehyde, 40% A
Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50) A Formaldehyde, 100% C
Diethyl Ether B Formic Acid B
Diethylamine A Freon 11 Trichlorofluoromethane A
Diethylene Glycol A Freon 12 Dichlorodifluoromethane B
Dimethyl Aniline B Freon 22 Chlorodifluoromethane A
Dimethyl Formamide A Freon TF Trichlorotrifluoroethane A
Diphenyl B Fruit Juice A
Diphenyl Oxide B Fuel Oils (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) A
Dyes A Furan Resin A
Epsom Salts (magnesium sulfate) A Furfural A
Ethane A Gallic Acid A
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) A Gasoline, high aromatic A
Ethanolamine A Gasoline, leaded A
Ether A Gasoline, unleaded A
Ethyl Acetate B Gelatin A
Ethyl Chloride A Glucose A
Ethyl Ether B Glue (PVA, polyvinyl acetate) A
Ethyl Sulfate D Glycerin A
Ethylene Bromide A Glycolic Acid A
Ethylene Chloride B Gold Monocyanide A
Ethylene Chlorohydrin B Grape Juice A
Ethylene Diamine B Heptane A
Ethylene Dichloride B Hexane A
Ethylene Glycol B Honey A
Ethylene Oxide B Hydraulic Oil, petroleum A
Fatty Acids B Hydraulic Oil, synthetic A
Ferric Chloride D Hydrazine A
Ferric Nitrate B Hydrobromic Acid, 20% D
Ferric Sulfate B Hydrobromic Acid, 100% D

Key to General Chemical Resistance – All data is based on ambient or room temperature conditions, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper installation,
operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the selection. Improper
selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

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Chemical Chemical
Hydrochloric Acid, 20% D Lead Sulfamate C
Hydrochloric Acid, 37% D Lemon Oil (citrus oils, limonene) A
Hydrochloric Acid, 100% D Lime (calcium oxide) A
Hydrochloric Acid, dry gas D Linoleic Acid B
Hydrocyanic Acid B Lithium Chloride A
Hydrofluoric Acid, 20% D Lithium Hydroxide B
Hydrofluoric Acid, 50% D Lubricants A
Hydrofluoric Acid, 75% D Lye, Ca(OH)2 (calcium hydroxide) B
Hydrofluoric Acid, 100% B Lye, KOH (potassium hydroxide) B
Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 20% C Lye, NaOH (sodium hydroxide) B
Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 100% D Magnesium Bisulfate A
Hydrogen Gas A Magnesium Carbonate B
Hydrogen Peroxide, 10% B Magnesium Chloride D
Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% B Magnesium Hydroxide B
Hydrogen Peroxide, 50% B Magnesium Nitrate B
Hydrogen Peroxide, 100% B Magnesium Oxide A
Hydrogen Sulfide, aqueous C Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom salts) A
Hydrogen Sulfide, dry C Maleic Acid A
Hydroquinone B Maleic Anhydride A
Ink C Malic Acid A
Iodine D Manganese Sulfate B
Iodoform A Mash (brewing) A
Isooctane A Mayonnaise C
Isopropyl Acetate C Mercuric Chloride, dilute D
Isopropyl Ether A Mercuric Cyanide C
Jet Fuel (JP3, JP4, JP5) A Mercurous Nitrate A
Kerosene A Mercury A
Ketones A Methane Gas (natural gas) A
Lacquer Thinners A Methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) A
Lacquers A Methyl Acetate A
Lactic Acid B Methyl Acetone A
Lard (animal fat) A Methyl Acrylate A
Latex A Methyl Alcohol, 10% A
Lead Acetate B Methyl Bromide A
Lead Nitrate B Methyl Butyl Ketone (MBK) A

Key to General Chemical Resistance – All data is based on ambient or room temperature conditions, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper installation,
operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the selection. Improper
selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

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Chemical Chemical
Methyl Cellosolve B Oil, Castor A
Methyl Chloride A Oil, Cinnamon A
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) A Oil, Citric (citrus oils, limonene) A
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone B Oil, Clove A
Methyl Isopropyl Ketone A Oil, Coconut A
Methyl Methacrylate B Oil, Cod Liver A
Methylamine A Oil, Corn A
Methylene Chloride B Oil, Cottonseed A
Milk A Oil, Creosote B
Mineral Spirits A Oil, Ginger D
Molasses, crude A Oil, Hydraulic Oil (petroleum) A
Molasses, edible A Oil, Hydraulic Oil (synthetic) A
Monochloroacetic Acid A Oil, Lemon (citrus oils, limonene) A
Monoethanolamine A Oil, Linseed A
Motor Oil A Oil, Mineral A
Mustard A Oil, Motor A
Naphtha A Oil, Olive A
Naphthalene A Oil, Orange (citrus oils, limonene) A
Natural Gas (methane gas) A Oil, Palm A
Nickel Chloride D Oil, Peanut A
Nickel Nitrate B Oil, Peppermint A
Nickel Sulfate B Oils: Pine A
Nitrating Acid, <15% HNO3 C Oil, Rapeseed A
Nitrating Acid, >15% H2SO4 C Oil, Rosin A
Nitrating Acid, <1% Acid C Oil, Sesame Seed A
Nitrating Acid, <15% H2SO4 C Oil, Silicone A
Nitric Acid, 5-10% A Oil, Soybean A
Nitric Acid, 20% A Oil, Tanning A
Nitric Acid, 50% A Oil, Transformer A
Nitric Acid, concentrated A Oil, Turbine A
Nitrobenzene B Oils, Animal A
Nitromethane A Oils, Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50) A
Nitrous Acid B Oils, Fuel (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) A
Nitrous Oxide Gas B Oils, Hydraulic (petroleum) A
Oil, Aniline A Oils, Hydraulic (synthetic) A

Key to General Chemical Resistance – All data is based on ambient or room temperature conditions, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper installation,
operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the selection. Improper
selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

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Chemical Chemical
Oils, Lubricating A Potassium Chromate B
Oils, Mineral A Potassium Cyanide Solutions B
Oils, Vegetable A Potassium Dichromate B
Oils and Fats A Potassium Ferricyanide B
Oleic Acid A Potassium Ferrocyanide B
Oleum, 25% B Potassium Hydroxide (Lye, caustic potash) B
Oleum, 100% A Potassium Hypochlorite C
Oxalic Acid, cold B Potassium Iodide A
Ozone Gas B Potassium Nitrate B
Palmitic Acid B Potassium Oxalate B
Paraffin A Potassium Permanganate B
Pentane C Potassium Sulfate B
Perchloric Acid C Potassium Sulfide B
Perchloroethylene B Propane, liquefied A
Petrolatum A Propylene B
Petroleum A Propylene Glycol B
Phenol, 10% (carbolic acid) B Pyridine A
Phenol (carbolic acid) B Pyrogallic Acid B
Phosphoric Acid, <40% D Rosins A
Phosphoric Acid, >40% D Rum A
Phosphoric Acid, crude D Rust Inhibitors A
Phosphorus A Salad Dressings A
Phosphorus Trichloride A Salicylic Acid B
Photographic Developer A Salt Brine (NaCl, saturated) B
Photographic Solutions D Sea Water C
Phthalic Acid B Shellac, bleached A
Phthalic Anhydride A Shellac, orange A
Picric Acid B Silicone A
Plating Solutions, Antimony Plating 130°F (54°C) A Silver Bromide D
Plating Solutions, Arsenic Plating 110°F (43°C) A Silver Nitrate B
Potash (potassium carbonate) B Soap Solutions A
Potassium Bicarbonate B Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) A
Potassium Bromide B Sodium Acetate B
Potassium Chlorate B Sodium Aluminate A
Potassium Chloride B Sodium Bicarbonate A

Key to General Chemical Resistance – All data is based on ambient or room temperature conditions, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper installation,
operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the selection. Improper
selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

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Chemical Chemical
Sodium Bisulfate D Stoddard Solvent A
Sodium Bisulfite B Styrene A
Sodium Borate (Borax) B Sugar Liquids A
Sodium Bromide C Sulfate Liquors B
Sodium Carbonate A Sulfur Chloride D
Sodium Chlorate A Sulfur Dioxide D
Sodium Chloride B Sulfur Dioxide, dry D
Sodium Chromate B Sulfur Trioxide A
Sodium Cyanide A Sulfur Trioxide, dry D
Sodium Ferrocyanide B Sulfuric Acid, <10% D
Sodium Fluoride D Sulfuric Acid, 10-75% D
Sodium Hydroxide, 20% B Sulfuric Acid, 75-100% C
Sodium Hydroxide, 50% B Sulfuric Acid, cold concentrated C
Sodium Hydroxide, 80% C Sulfuric Acid, hot concentrated D
Sodium Hypochlorite, <20% C Sulfurous Acid B
Sodium Hypochlorite, 100% D Tallow A
Sodium Hyposulfate A Tannic Acid B
Sodium Metaphosphate A Tanning Liquors A
Sodium Metasilicate A Tartaric Acid C
Sodium Nitrate B Tetrachloroethane B
Sodium Perborate B Tetrahydrofuran A
Sodium Peroxide A Toluene (toluol) A
Sodium Polyphosphate B Tomato Juice A
Sodium Silicate A Trichloroacetic Acid D
Sodium Sulfate B Trichloroethane B
Sodium Sulfide B Trichloroethylene B
Sodium Sulfite B Trichloropropane A
Sodium Tetraborate A Tricresylphosphate B
Sodium Thiosulfate, hypo A Triethylamine A
Sorghum A Trisodium Phosphate B
Soy Sauce A Turpentine A
Stannic Chloride D Urea B
Stannous Chloride C Uric Acid B
Starch A Urine A
Stearic Acid B Varnish A

Key to General Chemical Resistance – All data is based on ambient or room temperature conditions, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper installation,
operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the selection. Improper
selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

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 304 Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
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Chemical
Vegetable Juices A
Vinegar A
Vinyl Acetate B
Vinyl Chloride B
Water, acid mine B
Water, deionized (demineralized water) A
Water, distilled A
Water, fresh A
Water, salt B
Weed Killers A
Whey A
Whiskey and Wines A
White Liquor, pulp mill A
White Water, paper mill A
Xylene B
Zinc Chloride B
Zinc Hydrosulfite A
Zinc Sulfate B

Key to General Chemical Resistance – All data is based on ambient or room temperature conditions, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)
A = Excellent C = Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended
B= Good - Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use

It is the sole responsibility of the system designer and user to select products suitable for their specific application requirements and to ensure proper installation,
operation, and maintenance of these products. Material compatibility, product ratings and application details should be considered in the selection. Improper
selection or use of products described herein can cause personal injury or product damage.

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