316L Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2020
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.
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Acetaldehyde
A
Acetamide
A
Acetate Solvents, crude
A
Acetate Solvents, pure
A
Acetic Acid, 10%
A
Acetic Acid, 20%
A
Acetic Acid, 50%
A
Acetic Acid, 80%
B
Acetic Acid, glacial (anhydrous)
A
Acetic Acid, pure
A
Acetic Acid, vapors
D
Acetic Anhydride
A
Acetone
A
Acetone, 50% water
A
Acetonitrile
A
Acetophenone
A
Acetyl Chloride
A
Acetylene
A
Acrylic Acid
A
Acrylonitrile
A
Adipic Acid, aqueous
A
1
Alcohol, Amyl
A
Alcohol, Allyl
A
Alcohol, Amyl
A
Alcohol, Benzyl
B
Alcohol, Butyl
A
Alcohol, Diacetone
A
Alcohol, Ethyl
A
Alcohol, Hexyl
A
Alcohol, Isobutyl
A
Alcohol, Isopropyl
B
Alcohol, Methyl (methanol, wood alcohol)
A
Alcohol, Octyl
A
Alcohol, Propyl
A
Alkyl Benzene
B
Allyl Chloride
A
Chemical
Allyl Phenol
Alum Ammonium (ammonium aluminum sulfate)
Alum Chrome (chromium potassium sulfate)
Alum Potassium (potassium aluminum sulphate)
Aluminum Acetate
Aluminum Chloride, 10%
Aluminum Chloride, 20%
Aluminum Fluoride
Aluminum Hydroxide
Aluminum Nitrate
Aluminum Potassium Sulfate, 10%
Aluminum Potassium Sulfate, 100%
Aluminum Salts
Aluminum Sulfate, aqueous
Alums
Amines
Ammonia, 10%
Ammonia, anhydrous
Ammonia, aqueous
Ammonia, gas
Ammonia, liquid
Ammonia, solutions
Ammonium Acetate
Ammonium Bicarbonate
Ammonium Bifluoride
Ammonium Bromide
Ammonium Carbonate
Ammonium Caseinate
Ammonium Chloride
Ammonium Fluoride
Ammonium Hydroxide
Ammonium Metaphosphate
Ammonium Monophosphate
Ammonium Nitrate
Ammonium Oxalate
Ammonium Persulfate
316L Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2020
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.
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Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic
C
Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic
C
Ammonium Phosphate, Tribasic
B
Ammonium Sulfate
B
Ammonium Sulfide
A
Ammonium Sulfite
B
Ammonium Thiocyanate
A
Ammonium Thiosulfate
A
Amyl Acetate
A
Amyl Alcohol
A
Amyl Chloride
B
Amyl Hydride (pentane)
A
Animal Oils
A
Aniline
B
Aniline Dyes
A
Aniline Hydrochloride
D
Antifreeze
A
Antimony Trichloride
D
Apple Juice
A
Aqua Regia (80% HCL, 20% HNO
3
D
Arochlor 1248
B
Argon Gas
A
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
C
Arsenic Acid
A
1
Arsenic Pentafluoride Gas
A
Arsine Gas
A
Asphalt, emulsion
A
Asphalt, liquid
A
Barium Carbonate
B
Barium Chloride
A
Barium Hydroxide
B
Barium Nitrate
B
Barium Sulfate
B
Barium Sulfide
B
1
Beer
A
Beet Sugar Liquors
A
Chemical
Benzaldehyde
Benzene
Benzene Sulfonic Acid
Benzoic Acid
Benzol
Benzonitrile
Benzyl Chloride
Bleach (sodium hypochlorite, 5.25%)
Bleach (chlorine, 12.5%)
Borax (sodium borate)
Boric Acid
Brake Fluid
Brewery Slop
Brines, acid
Bromine
Bunker Oils (fuel oils)
Butadiene
Butane
Butanol (butyl alcohol)
Butter
Buttermilk
Butyl Acetate (butyl ethanoate)
Butyl Amine
Butyl Carbitol
Butyl Cellosolve
Butyl Chloride
Butyl Ether
Butyl Phthalate
Butylamine
Butylene (butadiene)
Butyric Acid
Calcium Bisulfate
Calcium Bisulfide
Calcium Bisulfite
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Chloride, aqueous, 30%
316L Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2020
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.
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Calcium Fluoride
A
Calcium Hydroxide (Lye)
B
Calcium Hydroxide, 10%
B
Calcium Hypochlorite, 30%
C
Calcium Hydroxide, saturated
B
Calcium Nitrate
B
1
Calcium Oxide
A
Calcium Sulfate
B
Calcium Chlorate
A
Calgon
A
Cane Juice
A
Cane Sugar Liquors
A
Caprylic Acid
A
Carbolic Acid (phenol)
B
Carbon Bisulfide
B
Carbon Dioxide, dry
A
Carbon Dioxide, wet
A
Carbon Disulfide (carbon bisulfide)
B
Carbon Monoxide Gas
A
Carbon Tetrachloride
B
Carbon Tetrachloride Gas, dry
B
1
Carbon Tetrachloride Gas, wet
A
1
Carbon Tetrafluoride Gas
A
Carbonated Water
A
Carbonic Acid
A
Castor Oil
A
Catsup
A
Caustic Potash (sodium hydroxide)
A
Cellulube
A
Cellusolves (glycol ethers)
A
China Wood Oil (Tung oil)
A
Chloric Acid
C
Chlorinated Glue
A
Chlorine, dry
B
Chlorine Gas
B
Chlorine Dioxide
D
Chemical
Chlorine Water
Chlorine, anhydrous liquid
Chlorine, dry
Chloroacetic Acid
Chlorobenzene, mono
Chloroform, dry
Chloropicrin
Chlorosulfonic Acid
Chocolate Syrup
Chrome Alum (chromium potassium sulfate)
Chromic Acid, 5%
Chromic Acid, 10%
Chromic Acid, 30%
Chromic Acid, 50%
Chromic Oxide, aqueous
Chromyl Chloride
Cider
Citric Acid
Citric Oils
Citrus Juices
Clorox® bleach (sodium hypochlorite, 5.25%)
Cocoa Butter
Coconut Oil
Coffee
Coffee Extracts, hot
Cooking Oil
Copper Acetate (blue verdigris)
Copper Ammonium Acetate
Copper Carbonate
Copper Chloride
Copper Cyanide
Copper Fluoborate (copper fluoroborate)
Copper Nitrate
Copper Sulfate, 5%
Copper Sulfate, >5%
Copperas (hydrated ferrous sulfate)
316L Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2020
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.
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Corn Oil
A
Cottonseed Oil
A
Cream
A
Creosote Oil (coal tar)
A
Cresols
A
Cresylic Acid
A
Crotanaldehyde (crotan aldehyde)
A
Crude Oil, sour (0.5-2.5% sulfur)
A
Crude Oil, sweet (0.2 to 0.5% sulfur)
A
Cupric Acid
B
1
Cupric Sulfate, aqueous
B
Cuprous Ammonia Acetate, aqueous
B
Cyanic Acid
A
Cyclohexane
A
Cyclohexanol
A
Cyclohexanone
A
1
Detergent Solution
A
Detergents
A
Dextrin
B
Dextrose
A
Diacetone Alcohol
A
Diborane Gas
A
Dibutyl Ether
A
Dibutyl Phthalate
A
Dibutylamine
A
Dichlorobenzene
B
Dichloroethane
B
Dichloroethylene
A
Dichlorohydrin
B
Diesel Fuels
A
Diethyl Carbonate
B
Diethyl Ether
B
1
Diethylamine
A
Diethylene Glycol
A
Diethylenetriamine
B
Diisobutyl Ketone
A
Chemical
Diisopropyl Ketone
Dimethyl Aniline
Dimethyl Formamide (DMF)
Dimethyl Hydrazine
Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT)
Dimethylamine (DMA)
Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP)
Diphenyl
Diphenyl Oxide
Disodium Phosphate
Dowtherms (Diphenyl)
Dry Cleaning Fluids
Dyes
Ethyl Chloride, wet
Epichlorohydrin
Epsom Salts (magnesium sulfate)
Esters, general
Ethane
Ethanol
Ethanolamine
Ethers
Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl Acetoacetate
Ethyl Acrylate
Ethyl Alcohol
Ethyl Benzene
Ethyl Benzoate
Ethyl Chloride, dry
Ethyl Chloride, wet
Ethyl Ether
Ethyl Sulfate
Ethylene Bromide
Ethylene Chloride
Ethylene Chlorohydrin
Ethylene Diamine
Ethylene Dichloride (dichloroethane)
316L Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2020
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.
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Ethylene Glycol
B
Ethylene Oxide
B
Ethylene Trichloride
B
Fatty Acids
A
Ferric Chloride
D
Ferric Hydroxide
A
Ferric Nitrate
B
Ferric Sulfate
A
Ferrous Chloride
D
Ferrous Sulfate
B
Ferrous Sulfate, saturated
B
Fertilizer Solutions
A
Fish Oils
A
Fluoboric Acid
B
Fluorine
B
Fluorosilicic Acid
D
Food Fluids and Pastes
A
Formaldehyde, 35%
A
Formaldehyde, 37%
A
Formaldehyde, 40%
A
Formaldehyde, 50%
A
Formaldehyde, 100%
A
Formaldehyde, cold
A
Formaldehyde, hot
A
Formic Acid
B
Freon 11 (trichlorofluoromethane)
A
Freon 12 (dichlorodifluoromethane)
B
Freon 13 (chlorotrifluoromethane)
A
Freon 14 Tetrafluoromethane
A
Freon 21 Dichlorofluoromethane
A
Freon 22 Chlorodifluoromethane
A
Freon 23 Trifluoromethane / Fluoroform CHF
A
Freon 31 Chlorofluoromethane
A
Freon 113 TF Trichlorotrifluoroethane
A
Freon 115 Chloropentafluoroethane C
A
Freon 116 Hexafluoroethane C
A
Chemical
Freon TF (trichlorotrifluoroethane)
Freon, dry
Fruit Juices
Fuel Oils
Furan Resin
Furfural
Gallic Acid
Gasoline, aviation
Gasoline, high aromatic
Gasoline, leaded
Gasoline, refined
Gasoline, sour
Gasoline, unleaded
Gelatin
Germane Gas
Gin
Glucose
Glue (PVA, polyvinyl acetate)
Glycerine (glycerin, glycerol)
Glycolic Acid, < 70% (hydroxyacetic acid)
Glycols
Gold Monocyanide
Grape Juice
Grease
Green Liquor Sulfate
Helium Gas
Heptane or n-Heptane
Hexane or n-Hexane
Hexanol, tertiary
Hexyl Alcohol
Honey
Hydraulic Oil (petroleum)
Hydraulic Oil (synthetic)
Hydrazine
Hydrobromic Acid
Hydrobromic Acid, 20%
316L Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2020
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.
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Hydrobromic Acid, 50%
D
Hydrobromic Acid, 100%
D
Hydrobromic Acid, dilute
D
Hydrochloric Acid, 20%
D
Hydrochloric Acid, 37%
D
Hydrochloric Acid, 100%
D
Hydrochloric Acid, dry gas
D
Hydrocyanic Acid
D
Hydrofluoric Acid, < 50%
D
Hydrofluoric Acid, 50%
D
Hydrofluoric Acid, 70%
D
Hydrofluoric Acid, 75%
D
Hydrofluoric Acid, 100%
C
Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 20%
B
Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 100%
D
Hydrogen Cyanide
C
Hydrogen Fluoride
A
Hydrogen Gas
A
Hydrogen Iodine
B
Hydrogen Peroxide, 10%
B
Hydrogen Peroxide, 30%
B
Hydrogen Peroxide, 50%
A
1
Hydrogen Peroxide, 100%
A
1
Hydrogen Selenide Gas
A
Hydrogen Sulfide, aqueous
A
Hydrogen Sulfide, dry
A
Hydrogen Sulfide, wet cold
D
Hydrogen Sulfide Gas
A
Hydroquinone
B
Hydroxyacetic Acid < 70% (glycolic acid)
A
Hypo (sodium thiosulfate, sodium hyposulfite)
A
Hypochlorites, Sodium
D
Hypochlorous Acid
D
Ink
C
Iodine
D
Iodine Solution, 10%
D
Chemical
Iodine, in alcohol
Iodoform
Isobutyl Acetate
Isooctane
Isopropyl Acetate
Isopropyl Alcohol (isopropanol)
Isopropyl Ether
Isopropylamine
Jet Fuel (JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6)
Kerosene
Ketchup (tomato sauce)
Ketones
Lacquers
Lacquer Thinners
Lactic Acid
Lard (animal fat)
Latex
Lauric Acid
Lead Acetate
Lead Chloride
Lead Nitrate
Lead Sulfamate
Lead Sulphate
Ligroin
Lime
Lime Sulfur (calcium polysulfides)
Linoleic Acid
Linseed Oil
Lithium Bromide
Lithium Chloride
Lithium Hydroxide
LPG (liquified petroleum gas)
Lubricants
Lubricating Oils
Lye (calcium hydroxide)
Lye (potassium hydroxide)
316L Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2020
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.
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Lye (sodium hydroxide)
B
Machine Oil
A
Magnesium Bisulfate
A
Magnesium Carbonate
B
Magnesium Chloride
D
Magnesium Hydroxide
A
Magnesium Nitrate
B
Magnesium Oxide
A
Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom salts)
B
Maleic Acid
B
Maleic Anhydride
A
Malic Acid
A
1
Manganese Sulfate
B
1
Mash
A
Mayonnaise
A
Melamine
D
Mercaptan (methanethiol)
A
Mercuric Chloride, dilute
D
Mercuric Cyanide
C
Mercuric Nitrate
A
Mercurous Nitrate
A
Mercury
A
Methane Gas
A
Methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol)
A
Methyl Acetate
B
Methyl Acetone
A
Methyl Acrylate
A
Methyl Alcohol 10%
A
Methyl Bromide
A
Methyl Butyl Ketone
A
Methyl Cellosolve
B
Methyl Chloride
A
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
A
Methyl Fluoride
A
Methyl Formate
A
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol
A
Chemical
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIK)
Methyl Isopropyl Ketone
Methyl Methacrylate
Methyl Sulfuric Acid
Methylamine
Methylene Chloride
Milk
Mineral Oil
Mineral Spirits
Molasses, crude
Molasses, edible
Monochloroacetic Acid
Monochlorobenzene
Monoethanolamine
Morpholine
Motor Oil
Muriatic Acid (hydrochloric acid)
Mustard
Naphtha
Naphthalene
Naphthalene Chloride
Naphthenic Acid
Natural Gas
Neon Gas
Nickle Ammonium Sulfate
Nickle Chloride
Nickle Nitrate
Nickle Salt
Nickle Sulfate
Nitric Acid, 5%
Nitric Acid, 10%
Nitric Acid, 20%
Nitric Acid, 30%
Nitric Acid, 50%
Nitric Acid, concentrated
Nitrobenzene
316L Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2020
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.
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Nitroethane
B
Nitrogen Gas
A
Nitrogen Trifluoride Gas
A
Nitromethane
A
Nitropropane
B
Nitrous Acid
A
Nitrous Acid, 10%
A
Nitrous Acid, 5%
A
Nitrous Oxide Gas
B
Octane
A
Oil Water Mixtures
A
Oil, Aniline
A
Oil, Anise
A
Oil, Bay
A
Oil, Bone (Dippel's oil)
A
Oil, Castor
A
Oil, Citric
A
Oil, Clove
A
Oil, Coconut
A
Oil, Cod Liver
A
Oil, Cooking
A
Oil, Corn
A
Oil, Cottonseed
A
Oil, Creosote
B
Oil, Crude Oil
A
Oil, Fish
A
Oil, Ginger
D
Oil, Lard
A
Oil, Lemon
A
Oil, Linseed
A
Oil, Machine
A
Oil, Olive
A
Oil, Orange
A
Oil, Palm
A
Oil, Peanut
A
Oil, Peppermint
A
Chemical
Oil, Pine
Oil, Rapeseed
Oil, Sesame Seed
Oil, Silicone
Oil, Soybean
Oil, Sperm (whale)
Oil, Tanning
Oil, Transformer
Oil, Tung (China wood oil)
Oil, Turbine
Oil, Vegetable
Oils and Fats
Oils, Animal
Oils, Bunker
Oils, Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50)
Oils, Fuel Oil (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6)
Oils, Lubricating
Oils, Mineral
Oleic Acid
Oleum, 25% (fuming sulfuric acid)
Olive Oil
Oxalic Acid, 5%
Oxalic Acid, 10%
Oxalic Acid, 50%
Oxalic Acid, cold
Oxygen Gas
Ozone, dry
Ozone, wet
Paints and Solvents
Palm Oil
Palmitic Acid
Paraffin
Paracymene or p-Cymene
Paraformaldehyde
Peanut Oil
Pectin, liquor
316L Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2020
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.
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Pentane (amyl hydride)
A
Peracetic Acid, 40%
A
Perchloric Acid
C
Perchloroethylene, dry
A
Perfluoropropane Gas
A
Petrolatum (Vaseline)
A
Petroleum
A
Phenol (carbolic acid)
B
Phenol, 10% (carbolic acid)
B
Phosgene
D
Phosphine Gas
A
Phosphoric Acid (>40%)
D
Phosphoric Acid, crude
B
Phosphoric Acid, molten
C
Phosphorus
A
1
Phosphorous Pentafluoride Gas
A
Phosphorus Oxychloride
D
Phosphorus Pentoxide
A
Phosphorus Trichloride
A
1
Photographic Developer
A
Phthalic Acid
A
Phthalic Anhydride
A
Picric Acid
A
Pine Oil
A
Pineapple Juice
A
Plating Solutions, Arsenic
A
Plating Solutions, Antimony
A
Plating Solutions, Brass
A
Plating Solutions, Bronze
A
Plating Solutions, Cadmium
A
Plating Solutions, Chrome
D
Plating Solutions, Copper
D
Plating Solutions, Gold
C
Plating Solutions, Indium
C
Plating Solutions, Iron
C
Plating Solutions, Lead
C
Chemical
Plating solutions, Nickel
Plating Solutions, Rhodium
Plating Solutions, Silver
Plating Solutions, Tin
Plating Solutions, Zinc
Polyethylene Glycol
Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA glue)
Potassium Acetate
Potassium Bicarbonate
Potassium Bichromate
Potassium Bisulfate
Potassium Bisulfite
Potassium Bromate
Potassium Bromide
Potassium Carbonate (potash)
Potassium Carbonate, 50%
Potassium Chlorate
Potassium Chlorate, aqueous 30%
Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chromate, 30%
Potassium Cyanide
Potassium Cyanide, 30%
Potassium Dichromate
Potassium Diphosphate
Potassium Ferricyanide
Potassium Ferrocyanide
Potassium Ferrocyanide, 30%
Potassium Fluoride
Potassium Hydroxide
Potassium Hydroxide (Lye, caustic potash)
Potassium Hypochlorite
Potassium Iodide
Potassium Nitrate
Potassium Oxalate, 20%
Potassium Perchlorate
Potassium Permanganate
316L Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2020
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.
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
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Potassium Persulfate
A
Potassium Phosphate
C
Potassium Sulfate
A
Potassium Sulfate, 10%
A
Potassium Sulfide
B
Potassium Sulfite
A
Potassium Thiosulfate
C
Propane, gas
A
Propane, liquefied
A
Propionaldehyde
B
Propyl Acetate
A
Propyl Alcohol
A
Propylene
A
Propylene Dichloride
A
Propylene Glycol
B
Propylene Oxide
A
Pydraul® (hydraulic fluid)
A
Pyridine
A
Pyrogallic Acid (pyrogallol)
B
Pyrrole
B
Quinine
A
Resorcinol (resorcin, m-Dihydroxybenzene)
D
Resins and Rosins
A
Road Tar
A
Roof Pitch
A
RP-1 Fuel
A
Rubber Solvents
A
Rum
A
Rust Inhibitors
A
Salad Dressings
A
Salad Oil
A
Salicylic Acid
B
1
Salt Brine (NaCl saturated)
A
1
Salt Solutions
A
Sea Water
C
Sewage
A
Chemical
Shellac, bleached
Shellac, orange
Silane Gas
Silicone Oil
Silver Bromide
Silver Chloride
Silver Nitrate
Soap Solutions (stearates)
Soaps
Soda Ash (sodium carbonate)
Sodium Acetate
Sodium Aluminate
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Bisulfate, 10%
Sodium Bisulfite
Sodium Borate (Borax)
Sodium Bromide
Sodium Carbonate (soda ash)
Sodium Chlorate
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chlorite
Sodium Chromate
Sodium Cyanate
Sodium Cyanide
Sodium Ferricyanide
Sodium Ferrocyanide
Sodium Fluoride
Sodium Hydrogen Sulfite
Sodium Hydrosulfide
Sodium Hydrosulfite
Sodium Hydroxide (Lye, caustic potash)
Sodium Hydroxide, 20%
Sodium Hydroxide, 50%
Sodium Hydroxide, 80%
Sodium Hypochlorite, 5.25%
316L Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2020
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.
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.
Industrial Specialties Mfg.
and IS MED Specialties
ISM
Chemical
Sodium Hypochlorite, <20%
C
Sodium Hypochlorite, 100%
D
Sodium Hyposulfate
A
Sodium Metaphosphate
A
Sodium Metasilicate, cold
A
Sodium Metasilicate, hot
A
Sodium Nitrate
B
Sodium Perborate
B
Sodium Peroxide, 10%
A
Sodium Phosphate, acid
A
Sodium Phosphate, alkaline
A
Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic
A
Sodium Phosphate, neutral
A
Sodium Phosphate, Tribasic
A
Sodium Polyphosphate
B
Sodium Silicate (water glass)
B
Sodium Sulfate
B
Sodium Sulfide
D
Sodium Sulfite
A
Sodium Sulfite, 10%
A
Sodium Tetraborate
A
Sodium Thiosulfate
B
Sorghum
A
Sour Crude Oil
A
Soy Sauce
A
Soybean Oil
A
Stannic Chloride
D
Stannic Fluoborate
A
Stannic Chloride
D
Stannous Chloride
A
1
Starch, aqueous
A
Stearic Acid
A
Stoddard's Solvent (white spirit, mineral spirits)
A
Styrene
A
Succinic Acid
A
Succinic Acid Ester
A
Chemical
Sucrose Solutions
Sugar Liquids
Sulfate Liquors
Sulfur
Sulfur Chloride
Sulfur Dioxide, dry
Sulfur Dioxide, wet
Sulfur Hexafluoride Gas
Sulfuric Acid, <10%
Sulfuric Acid, 10-75%
Sulfuric Acid, 75-100%
Sulfuric Acid, cold concentrated
Sulfuric Acid, hot concentrated
Sulfurous Acid
Sulfuryl Chloride
Sugar Solution
Tall Oil (liquid rosin)
Tallow
Tannic Acid
Tannin
Tanning Liquors
Tanning Oil
Tar and Tar Oil
Tartaric Acid
Tetrachloroethane, anhydrous
Tetrachloroethylene
Tetraethyl Lead
Tetrahydrofuran
Tetramethylene
Tetraphosphoric Acid
Thread Cutting Oils
Tin Ammonium Chloride
Tin Salts
Titanium Dioxide
Titanium Tetrachloride
Toluene (Toluol)
316L Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2020
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.
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.
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and IS MED Specialties
ISM
Chemical
Tomato Juice
A
Transformer Oil
A
Transmission Fluid Type A
B
Tributyl Phosphate
A
Tricalcium Phosphate
B
Trichloroacetic Acid
D
Trichloroacetic Acid, 2N
D
Trichlorobenzene
B
Trichloroethane
B
Trichloroethylene
B
Trichloropropane
A
Tricresylphosphate
B
Triethanolamine (TEA, TEOA, triethanolamine)
A
Triethylamine
A
Trimethyl Phosphate Gas
A
Trioctyl Phosphate
B
Trisodium Phosphate
B
Tung Oil (China wood oil)
A
Turpentine
A
Urea
B
Urea Formaldehyde
A
Urethane
A
Uric Acid
B
Urine
A
Varnish
A
Vaseline
A
Vegetable Juice
A
Chemical
Vegetable Oil
Vinegar
Vinyl Acetate
Vinyl Chloride
Water, Deionized (demineralized water)
Water, Distilled
Water, Fresh
Water, Salt
Water, Sewage
Waxes
Weed Killers
Whey
Whiskey
White Liquor (pulp mill)
White Water (paper mill)
Wine Vinegar
Wines
Xenon Gas
Xylene (Xylol), dry
Yeast, liquid
Zinc Chloride
Zinc Hydrosulfite
Zinc Nitrate
Zinc Phosphate
Zinc Sulfate
Zinc Sulfate, 30%