Elastomers Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 19-Dec-2018
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.
*Conditions are based on ambient or room temperature unless otherwise noted, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C).
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
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ISM
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data is based on ambient or room temperature, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)]
A = Excellent; B = Good -- Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration; C = Fair -- Moderate Effect, not recommended
because swelling may occur; D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use; N/A = Information Not Available
Buna-N (Nitrile, NBR)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)
Kalrez® (Isolast®, FFKM)
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)
Hydrin® (ECO, Epichlorohydrin)
Hytrel® (TPE)
Natural Rubber (NR)
Neoprene (CR)
Polyurethane (PUR)
Silicone (VMQ)
Viton® (FKM)
Acetaldehyde
D
A
A
D
D
B
C
C
D
A
D
Acetamide (Ethanamide)
A
A
A
A
B
D
D
B
D
B
B
Acetate Solvents (Ester Solvents)
C
A
A
D
D
D
C
D
D
C
D
Acetic Acid, 5%
B
A
A
B
B
A
B
A
D
A
A
Acetic Acid, 20%
B
A
A
B
B
A
B
A
D
B
B
Acetic Acid, 30%
C
A
A
B
B
A
B
A
D
B
A
Acetic Acid 80%
C
A
A
D
D
A
C
C
D
B
B
Acetic Acid, Glacial
C
B
A
D
D
A
C
D
D
B
D
Acetic Anhydride
D
B
A
D
D
C
C
A
D
C
D
Acetone
D
A
A
D
D
B
C
C
D
D
D
Acetylene (Ethyne)
B
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
D
B
A
Acrylonitrile (Vinyl Cyanide)
D
D
B
D
D
A
B
C
D
D
D
Alcohols: Amyl
B
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
D
D
A
Alcohols: Benzyl
D
B
A
B
D
C
D
C
D
B
A
Alcohols: Butyl
A
A
A
B
D
B
A
A
D
B
A
Alcohols: Ethyl
C
A
A
A
B
D
A
A
D
B
A
Alcohols: Isobutyl (2-Methyl-1-Propanol)
B
A
A
B
B
B
A
A
D
A
A
Alcohols: Isopropyl
B
A
A
B
B
A
A
B
D
A
A
Alcohols: Methyl (Methanol)
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
D
A
C
Alcohols: Propyl (1-Propanol)
A
A
A
A
B
D
A
A
C
A
A
Aluminum Fluoride
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
C
B
A
Aluminum Hydroxide
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
A
B
B
A
Aluminum Nitrate
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
B
A
Aluminum Sulfate
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
D
A
A
Alum (Ammonium Potassium Sulfate)
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
B
A
A
A
Amines
D
B
B
D
C
A
B
B
D
B
D
Ammonia, 10% aqueous (Ammonium Hydroxide)
A
A
A
D
A
D
D
A
B
A
D
Ammonia, anhydrous
B
A
B
D
D
D
D
A
D
C
D
Elastomers Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 19-Dec-2018
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.
*Conditions are based on ambient or room temperature unless otherwise noted, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C).
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
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Industrial Specialties Mfg.
and IS MED Specialties
ISM
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data is based on ambient or room temperature, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)]
A = Excellent; B = Good -- Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration; C = Fair -- Moderate Effect, not recommended
because swelling may occur; D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use; N/A = Information Not Available
Buna-N (Nitrile, NBR)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)
Kalrez® (Isolast®, FFKM)
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)
Hydrin® (ECO, Epichlorohydrin)
Hytrel® (TPE)
Natural Rubber (NR)
Neoprene (CR)
Polyurethane (PUR)
Silicone (VMQ)
Viton® (FKM)
Ammonia, liquid
C
A
B
D
D
D
D
A
D
B
D
Ammonium Acetate
B
A
A
A
B
D
A
A
D
B
A
Ammonium Bifluoride (Ammonium Fluoride), <25%
B
A
B
B
A
N/A
A
B
A
A
A
Ammonium Carbonate
B
A
A
C
B
A
A
A
D
C
A
Ammonium Chloride
B
A
A
B
A
A
A
B
C
C
A
Ammonium Hydroxide (Aqueous Ammonia)
D
A
B
B
B
C
D
A
D
A
B
Ammonium Nitrate
A
A
A
C
B
B
C
B
D
C
A
Ammonium Persulfate
A
B
A
D
B
N/A
A
A
D
D
A
Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic
A
A
A
D
B
N/A
A
A
D
A
A
Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic
A
A
A
D
B
B
A
A
D
A
A
Ammonium Phosphate, Tribasic
A
A
A
D
B
N/A
A
A
D
A
A
Ammonium Sulfate
A
A
A
D
B
B
A
A
D
A
A
Ammonium Thiosulfate
A
A
A
A
A
N/A
A
A
D
B
C
Amyl Acetate
D
A
A
D
D
C
D
D
D
D
D
Amyl Chloride (Chloropentane)
D
D
A
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
B
Antifreeze, Glycol base
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
C
D
C
A
Aqua Regia (80% HCl, 20% HNO
3
)
D
C
A
C
D
D
D
D
D
D
B
Arsenic Acid
A
A
A
A
A
D
B
A
C
A
A
Asphalt
B
D
A
B
A
B
D
D
B
D
A
Barium Carbonate
A
A
A
A
A
N/A
A
A
D
B
A
Barium Sulfate
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
Barium Sulfide
A
A
A
A
A
N/A
A
A
A
A
A
Beer
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Benzaldehyde
D
A
A
C
D
B
D
D
D
D
D
Benzene (Benzol)
D
D
A
C
D
C
D
D
D
D
A
Benzene Sulfonic Acid
D
D
A
B
D
B
A
A
D
D
A
Benzoic Acid
D
D
B
B
B
D
D
B
D
B
A
Elastomers Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 19-Dec-2018
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.
*Conditions are based on ambient or room temperature unless otherwise noted, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C).
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com
ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2018 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
Industrial Specialties Mfg.
and IS MED Specialties
ISM
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data is based on ambient or room temperature, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)]
A = Excellent; B = Good -- Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration; C = Fair -- Moderate Effect, not recommended
because swelling may occur; D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use; N/A = Information Not Available
Buna-N (Nitrile, NBR)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)
Kalrez® (Isolast®, FFKM)
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)
Hydrin® (ECO, Epichlorohydrin)
Hytrel® (TPE)
Natural Rubber (NR)
Neoprene (CR)
Polyurethane (PUR)
Silicone (VMQ)
Viton® (FKM)
Benzyl Chloride
D
D
A
B
D
D
D
D
A
D
A
Borax (Sodium Borate)
B
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
C
B
A
Boric Acid (Boracic Acid)
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
C
A
A
Bromine
D
D
B
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
Butadiene
D
C
A
B
D
D
D
B
D
D
B
Butane (Butyl Hydride, LPG)
A
D
A
A
A
A
D
A
D
D
A
Butanol (Butyl Alcohol)
A
A
A
B
D
B
A
A
D
B
A
Butyl Amine (Aminobutane)
C
B
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
B
D
Butyl Ether (Dibutyl Ether)
B
D
A
C
D
D
D
D
B
D
D
Butyric Acid
D
B
B
D
D
B
D
D
D
D
B
Calcium Carbonate (Chalk) CaCO
3
A
A
A
A
A
N/A
A
A
C
A
A
Calcium Chloride
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
Calcium Hydroxide (Lye)
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
D
A
A
Calcium Hypochlorite
C
B
A
B
B
C
D
D
D
B
A
Calcium Nitrate
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
B
A
Calcium Oxide (Unslaked Lime) CaO
A
A
A
A
N/A
A
B
A
A
A
B
Calcium Sulfate (Gypsum)
A
A
A
A
A
N/A
B
B
D
B
A
Carbolic Acid (Phenol)
D
B
B
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
Carbon Dioxide (dry)
A
B
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
B
B
Carbon Dioxide (wet)
A
B
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
B
B
Carbon Monoxide
A
A
A
B
A
A
D
B
A
A
A
Carbonated Water, up to 50% CO2
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
N/A
A
A
Carbonic Acid
D
B
A
A
A
D
C
D
C
A
A
Chlorine (dry)
B
A
A
A
B
D
D
C
D
D
A
Chlorine Dioxide, 8% aqueous solution
D
D
B
B
D
D
D
D
D
B
B
Chlorine Water
D
C
A
B
C
D
C
D
D
D
A
Chloroacetic Acid
D
B
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Elastomers Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 19-Dec-2018
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.
*Conditions are based on ambient or room temperature unless otherwise noted, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C).
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com
ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2018 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
Industrial Specialties Mfg.
and IS MED Specialties
ISM
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data is based on ambient or room temperature, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)]
A = Excellent; B = Good -- Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration; C = Fair -- Moderate Effect, not recommended
because swelling may occur; D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use; N/A = Information Not Available
Buna-N (Nitrile, NBR)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)
Kalrez® (Isolast®, FFKM)
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)
Hydrin® (ECO, Epichlorohydrin)
Hytrel® (TPE)
Natural Rubber (NR)
Neoprene (CR)
Polyurethane (PUR)
Silicone (VMQ)
Viton® (FKM)
Chlorobenzene (mono)
D
D
A
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
Chlorobromomethane
D
B
A
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
Chloroform
D
D
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
Chlorosulfonic Acid
D
D
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Chromic Acid 5%
D
A
A
C
C
D
B
D
D
C
A
Chromic Acid 10%
D
C
A
C
C
D
D
D
D
C
B
Chromic Acid 30%
D
B
A
C
C
D
D
D
D
C
A
Chromic Acid 50%
D
B
A
D
C
D
D
D
D
C
A
Citric Acid
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
Citrus Oils or Terpenes (d-Limonene, Dipentene)
B
B
A
C
D
N/A
D
D
D
D
A
Clorox® Bleach
D
B
A
A
A
C
D
B
C
B
A
Coffee (fatty oils, acids, cellulose, water)
A
A
A
A
D
N/A
A
A
D
A
A
Copper Chloride
A
A
A
A
B
A
C
A
C
A
A
Copper Sulfate 5%
A
A
A
A
B
A
C
A
C
A
A
Cresols (Methyl Phenol, Cresylic Acid)
D
D
B
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
Cyclohexane
B
D
A
B
A
A
D
D
A
D
A
Cyclohexanone
D
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Detergents
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
D
A
A
Diacetone Alcohol
D
A
A
D
D
C
D
D
D
D
D
Dichlorobenzene
D
D
A
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
C
Dichloroethane
D
D
A
B
D
N/A
D
D
C
D
C
Diesel Fuel
A
D
A
A
A
B
D
B
C
D
A
Diethyl Ether
D
D
A
C
C
C
D
D
C
D
D
Diethylamine
C
B
B
D
D
N/A
A
A
C
B
A
Dyes, Aniline
D
C
A
B
D
D
C
C
D
C
A
Ethane
A
D
A
B
A
N/A
D
B
C
D
A
Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol)
C
A
A
A
B
D
A
A
D
B
A
Elastomers Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 19-Dec-2018
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.
*Conditions are based on ambient or room temperature unless otherwise noted, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C).
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com
ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2018 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
Industrial Specialties Mfg.
and IS MED Specialties
ISM
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data is based on ambient or room temperature, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)]
A = Excellent; B = Good -- Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration; C = Fair -- Moderate Effect, not recommended
because swelling may occur; D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use; N/A = Information Not Available
Buna-N (Nitrile, NBR)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)
Kalrez® (Isolast®, FFKM)
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)
Hydrin® (ECO, Epichlorohydrin)
Hytrel® (TPE)
Natural Rubber (NR)
Neoprene (CR)
Polyurethane (PUR)
Silicone (VMQ)
Viton® (FKM)
Ethanolamine
B
B
A
D
B
N/A
B
B
C
B
D
Ethers
D
C
A
D
C
D
D
D
C
D
C
Ethyl Acetate
D
B
A
D
D
B
C
D
D
B
D
Ethyl Benzoate
D
A
A
A
D
C
D
D
D
D
A
Ethyl Chloride
A
A
A
A
B
C
B
C
B
D
A
Ethyl Ether
D
D
A
C
C
N/A
D
D
C
D
D
Ethylene Glycol
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
D
A
A
Ethylene Oxide
D
C
B
D
D
A
D
D
D
D
D
Fatty Acids
B
D
A
A
A
B
C
C
A
C
A
Ferric Chloride
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
B
C
B
A
Ferric Nitrate
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
C
C
A
Ferric Sulfate
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
B
A
Ferrous Sulfate
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
C
B
B
Formaldehyde 100%
C
A
A
D
B
D
C
C
D
B
D
Formaldehyde 40%
B
A
B
D
B
C
B
B
D
B
A
Formic Acid
C
A
A
C
C
B
C
A
D
B
C
Fruit Juices
A
A
A
A
N/A
B
D
A
A
A
A
Fuel Oils
A
D
A
A
A
B
D
B
C
D
A
Furfural (Ant Oil) C
5
H
4
O
2
D
D
B
D
D
B
D
D
D
D
D
Gallic Acid
B
B
A
A
B
D
A
B
D
D
A
Gasoline (high-aromatic, high-test)
A
D
A
B
A
A
D
A
D
D
A
Gasoline, leaded, ref.
A
D
A
A
A
A
D
B
D
D
A
Gasoline, unleaded
A
D
A
A
A
A
D
B
D
D
A
Glucose
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
Glue, PVA (Polyvinyl Acetate)
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
N/A
A
B
Glycerin
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
Glycolic Acid
A
A
A
A
N/A
N/A
D
A
D
A
A
Elastomers Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 19-Dec-2018
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.
*Conditions are based on ambient or room temperature unless otherwise noted, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C).
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com
ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2018 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
Industrial Specialties Mfg.
and IS MED Specialties
ISM
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data is based on ambient or room temperature, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)]
A = Excellent; B = Good -- Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration; C = Fair -- Moderate Effect, not recommended
because swelling may occur; D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use; N/A = Information Not Available
Buna-N (Nitrile, NBR)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)
Kalrez® (Isolast®, FFKM)
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)
Hydrin® (ECO, Epichlorohydrin)
Hytrel® (TPE)
Natural Rubber (NR)
Neoprene (CR)
Polyurethane (PUR)
Silicone (VMQ)
Viton® (FKM)
Grease
A
D
A
A
B
A
D
D
A
D
A
Heptane
A
D
A
A
A
B
D
B
B
D
A
Hexane (n-Hexane)
A
D
A
A
A
A
D
B
A
D
A
Honey
A
A
A
A
N/A
N/A
A
A
N/A
A
A
Hydraulic Oil (Petroleum)
A
D
A
A
A
D
D
A
A
B
A
Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic, Poly Alkylene Glycol Base)
D
A
A
B
A
A
D
A
C
B
A
Hydrazine (Diamine) H
2
NNH
2
B
A
A
D
N/A
C
C
B
D
B
A
Hydrobromic Acid 20%
D
A
A
C
D
N/A
A
D
D
D
A
Hydrobromic Acid 100%
D
A
B
D
D
N/A
A
D
D
D
A
Hydrochloric Acid, 37%
B
C
A
B
D
C
A
B
D
B
A
Hydrochloric Acid, 20%
D
A
A
B
D
B
A
C
D
D
A
Hydrochloric Acid, 100%
D
D
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
Hydrofluoric Acid, 100%
D
D
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
B
Hydrofluoric Acid, 20%
D
D
A
D
D
D
B
B
D
D
A
Hydrofluoric Acid, 50%
D
D
A
D
D
D
B
D
D
D
B
Hydrofluoric Acid, 75%
D
C
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
B
Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 20%
A
A
A
D
C
C
A
B
D
D
A
Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 100%
B
A
A
D
C
C
A
B
D
D
A
Hydrogen Gas
A
A
A
C
A
A
B
A
A
C
A
Hydrogen Peroxide, 10%
D
A
A
B
A
D
B
D
A
A
A
Hydrogen Peroxide, 30%
D
B
A
B
A
D
C
D
D
B
A
Hydrogen Peroxide, 50%
D
B
A
B
B
D
C
D
D
B
A
Hydrogen Peroxide, 100%
D
D
A
C
B
D
C
D
D
B
A
Hydrogen Sulfide, aqueous
D
B
A
C
B
A
C
A
D
C
D
Hydrogen Sulfide, dry
D
A
A
C
C
A
C
A
D
C
D
Hydrogen Sulfide, wet
D
A
A
D
C
A
C
A
D
C
D
Ketones
D
D
A
D
D
D
A
D
D
D
D
Elastomers Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 19-Dec-2018
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.
*Conditions are based on ambient or room temperature unless otherwise noted, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C).
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Industrial Specialties Mfg.
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ISM
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data is based on ambient or room temperature, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)]
A = Excellent; B = Good -- Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration; C = Fair -- Moderate Effect, not recommended
because swelling may occur; D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use; N/A = Information Not Available
Buna-N (Nitrile, NBR)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)
Kalrez® (Isolast®, FFKM)
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)
Hydrin® (ECO, Epichlorohydrin)
Hytrel® (TPE)
Natural Rubber (NR)
Neoprene (CR)
Polyurethane (PUR)
Silicone (VMQ)
Viton® (FKM)
Lacquer Thinners
D
D
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Lacquers
D
D
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Lactic Acid
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
Latex
A
A
A
A
N/A
A
B
B
D
A
A
Ligroin
A
D
A
A
A
N/A
D
B
B
D
A
Linoleic Acid
B
D
A
B
B
N/A
D
D
C
B
B
Lithium Hydroxide
C
A
A
A
N/A
N/A
A
D
D
B
C
Lubricants
A
D
A
B
B
A
D
D
B
D
A
Lye: KOH Potassium Hydroxide
B
A
A
C
B
D
B
B
D
C
B
Lye: NaOH Sodium Hydroxide
A
B
A
B
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
Magnesium Chloride
A
A
A
A
B
C
A
A
C
A
A
Magnesium Hydroxide
A
A
A
B
A
C
A
A
D
A
A
Magnesium Sulfate and Sulfite
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
D
A
A
Malic Acid (Apple Acid) C
4
H
6
O
5
A
D
A
A
C
N/A
B
D
D
B
A
Mercury
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
B
A
Methane
A
D
A
B
A
B
D
B
C
D
A
Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
D
A
C
Methyl Acetate
D
B
A
D
D
C
D
B
D
D
D
Methyl Acetone
D
A
A
N/A
N/A
N/A
B
D
N/A
N/A
D
Methyl Alcohol, 10%
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
D
A
C
Methyl Butyl Ketone
D
A
A
D
D
N/A
D
D
D
D
D
Methyl Cellosolve
A
B
A
D
D
N/A
D
B
D
D
D
Methyl Chloride
D
D
A
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK, Butanone)
D
A
A
D
D
B
D
D
D
D
D
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP)
D
D
A
D
D
N/A
D
D
D
B
D
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
D
B
A
D
D
B
D
D
D
D
D
Methyl Isopropyl Ketone
D
C
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
C
D
Elastomers Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 19-Dec-2018
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.
*Conditions are based on ambient or room temperature unless otherwise noted, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C).
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com
ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2018 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
Industrial Specialties Mfg.
and IS MED Specialties
ISM
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data is based on ambient or room temperature, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)]
A = Excellent; B = Good -- Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration; C = Fair -- Moderate Effect, not recommended
because swelling may occur; D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use; N/A = Information Not Available
Buna-N (Nitrile, NBR)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)
Kalrez® (Isolast®, FFKM)
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)
Hydrin® (ECO, Epichlorohydrin)
Hytrel® (TPE)
Natural Rubber (NR)
Neoprene (CR)
Polyurethane (PUR)
Silicone (VMQ)
Viton® (FKM)
Methylamine
B
A
A
A
N/A
N/A
B
A
D
B
D
Methylene Chloride
D
C
A
B
D
D
B
D
D
D
B
Milk
A
A
A
A
N/A
B
A
A
D
A
A
Mineral Spirits
A
D
A
A
A
A
D
C
A
D
A
Monochloroacetic Acid
D
C
A
D
D
D
C
A
D
B
C
Monoethanol Amine
D
B
B
D
D
D
B
D
D
B
D
Morpholine
D
D
A
D
D
N/A
A
D
D
D
A
Motor Oil
A
D
A
A
C
B
D
B
A
B
A
Mustard
B
A
A
N/A
N/A
B
B
A
B
A
D
Naphtha
A
D
A
B
A
B
D
D
B
D
A
Natural Gas
A
D
A
C
A
B
C
A
B
A
A
Nitric Acid (5-10%)
D
A
B
B
D
C
D
B
D
C
A
Nitric Acid (20%)
D
A
B
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
Nitric Acid (50%)
D
D
B
C
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
Nitric Acid (Concentrated)
D
D
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
Nitrobenzene
D
B
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
B
Nitromethane
D
B
A
D
D
C
B
D
D
D
D
Nitrous Acid
D
A
A
A
A
N/A
C
D
A
B
B
Nitrous Oxide
A
A
B
A
A
N/A
A
A
D
A
B
Oils: Citric
A
B
A
C
D
N/A
D
D
D
D
A
Oils: Cod Liver
A
A
A
A
A
N/A
D
B
A
B
A
Oils: Corn
D
C
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
B
Oils: Cottonseed
A
D
A
A
A
A
D
C
A
A
A
Oils: Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50)
A
D
A
A
A
A
D
B
C
D
A
Oils: Fuel (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6)
B
D
A
A
A
A
D
D
C
C
B
Oils: Hydraulic Oil (Petro)
A
D
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
B
A
Oils: Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic)
D
A
A
B
D
A
D
A
C
B
A
Elastomers Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 19-Dec-2018
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.
*Conditions are based on ambient or room temperature unless otherwise noted, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C).
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com
ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2018 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
Industrial Specialties Mfg.
and IS MED Specialties
ISM
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data is based on ambient or room temperature, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)]
A = Excellent; B = Good -- Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration; C = Fair -- Moderate Effect, not recommended
because swelling may occur; D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use; N/A = Information Not Available
Buna-N (Nitrile, NBR)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)
Kalrez® (Isolast®, FFKM)
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)
Hydrin® (ECO, Epichlorohydrin)
Hytrel® (TPE)
Natural Rubber (NR)
Neoprene (CR)
Polyurethane (PUR)
Silicone (VMQ)
Viton® (FKM)
Oils: Mineral
A
D
A
A
A
A
D
B
A
C
A
Oils: Palm (mixture of terpenes)
B
B
A
C
D
N/A
D
D
D
D
A
Oils: Silicone
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
D
A
C
A
Oils: Soybean
A
C
A
A
A
B
D
C
B
A
A
Oils: Turbine
B
A
A
B
A
A
D
D
B
D
A
Oleic Acid
B
B
A
B
B
A
D
C
C
D
B
Oxalic Acid (cold)
D
A
A
A
C
D
B
D
D
B
A
Ozone
D
A
B
B
A
C
D
C
A
A
A
Palmitic Acid
A
B
A
A
B
A
B
D
C
D
A
Paraffins
B
D
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
B
Pentane (Amyl Hydride) C
5
H
12
A
D
A
C
A
B
D
B
D
D
A
Peracetic Acid (Peroxyacetic Acid)
C
B
C
A
N/A
N/A
D
D
D
C
A
Perchloric Acid
D
B
B
A
C
D
D
A
D
D
A
Petroleum
A
D
A
B
B
B
D
B
B
D
A
Phenol (10%)
D
B
A
A
D
D
A
D
D
D
A
Phenol (Carbolic Acid)
D
B
A
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
Phosphoric Acid (>40%)
D
B
A
B
C
D
B
B
D
D
A
Phosphoric Acid (S40%)
D
B
A
B
D
N/A
B
B
D
C
A
Phosphoric Anhydride (Diphosphorus Pentoxide)
D
B
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
A
D
D
N/A
D
Photographic Developer
A
B
A
A
N/A
D
A
A
B
B
A
Photographic Solutions
B
A
A
N/A
N/A
B
B
B
D
A
B
Potassium Bicarbonate
A
A
A
A
A
N/A
A
A
C
A
A
Potassium Bromide
A
A
A
A
N/A
N/A
A
A
D
A
A
Potassium Chloride
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
C
A
A
Potassium Dichromate
A
A
A
A
B
C
B
A
C
A
A
Potassium Ferrocyanide
D
A
A
N/A
N/A
N/A
A
A
N/A
A
A
Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash)
B
A
A
C
B
D
B
B
D
C
B
Elastomers Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 19-Dec-2018
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.
*Conditions are based on ambient or room temperature unless otherwise noted, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C).
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com
ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2018 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
Industrial Specialties Mfg.
and IS MED Specialties
ISM
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data is based on ambient or room temperature, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)]
A = Excellent; B = Good -- Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration; C = Fair -- Moderate Effect, not recommended
because swelling may occur; D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use; N/A = Information Not Available
Buna-N (Nitrile, NBR)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)
Kalrez® (Isolast®, FFKM)
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)
Hydrin® (ECO, Epichlorohydrin)
Hytrel® (TPE)
Natural Rubber (NR)
Neoprene (CR)
Polyurethane (PUR)
Silicone (VMQ)
Viton® (FKM)
Potassium Iodide
A
A
A
A
B
N/A
B
A
D
B
A
Potassium Nitrate
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
C
A
A
Potassium Nitrite
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
C
A
A
Potassium Permanganate
C
A
A
A
B
D
A
A
D
B
A
Propane (liquefied)
A
D
A
B
A
A
D
C
C
D
A
Propylene (C
3
H
6
)
D
D
A
B
D
N/A
D
D
D
D
A
Propylene Glycol
A
A
A
A
A
N/A
A
C
D
A
A
Pyridine (CHN)
D
B
A
D
D
C
D
D
D
D
D
Resorcinol (C
6
H
6
O
2
)
D
B
A
A
N/A
D
N/A
D
D
B
A
Rosins
A
A
A
B
A
N/A
D
A
D
A
A
Salicylic Acid
B
A
A
A
B
N/A
A
D
D
A
A
Salt Brine (NaCl saturated)
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
D
A
A
Sea Water
A
A
A
A
B
D
A
B
D
A
A
Shellac (Bleached)
A
A
A
A
N/A
N/A
A
B
D
B
A
Shellac (Orange)
A
A
A
A
N/A
N/A
D
D
D
B
A
Silicone Oils
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
C
A
Silver Bromide
C
A
A
A
N/A
N/A
A
A
D
B
C
Silver Nitrate
B
A
A
A
C
D
A
A
C
A
A
Soap Solutions
A
A
A
A
B
A
B
B
D
A
A
Sodium Acetate
B
A
A
D
C
N/A
A
B
C
D
D
Sodium Benzoate
B
A
A
A
B
N/A
A
A
D
C
A
Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
A
A
A
B
B
B
A
A
D
A
A
Sodium Bisulfate
B
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
D
A
A
Sodium Bisulfite
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
D
A
A
Sodium Bromide
D
A
A
A
N/A
N/A
A
A
A
C
A
Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash)
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
D
A
A
Sodium Chlorate
B
A
A
A
B
N/A
A
A
D
C
A
Elastomers Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 19-Dec-2018
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.
*Conditions are based on ambient or room temperature unless otherwise noted, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C).
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com
ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2018 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
Industrial Specialties Mfg.
and IS MED Specialties
ISM
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data is based on ambient or room temperature, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)]
A = Excellent; B = Good -- Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration; C = Fair -- Moderate Effect, not recommended
because swelling may occur; D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use; N/A = Information Not Available
Buna-N (Nitrile, NBR)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)
Kalrez® (Isolast®, FFKM)
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)
Hydrin® (ECO, Epichlorohydrin)
Hytrel® (TPE)
Natural Rubber (NR)
Neoprene (CR)
Polyurethane (PUR)
Silicone (VMQ)
Viton® (FKM)
Sodium Chloride
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
C
A
A
Sodium Hydrosulfite
C
B
A
A
A
N/A
C
B
C
C
B
Sodium Hydroxide (80%)
D
B
A
B
B
D
A
B
C
A
D
Sodium Hypochlorite (<20%)
B
B
A
B
B
A
C
C
D
B
A
Sodium Hypochlorite (100%)
D
B
A
B
A
D
C
C
D
B
A
Sodium Nitrate
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
D
D
A
Sodium Perborate
B
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
D
B
A
Sodium Peroxide
B
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
D
D
A
Sodium Polyphosphate
A
A
A
A
N/A
N/A
C
B
D
D
A
Sodium Silicate (Water Glass)
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
D
A
A
Sodium Sulfate (Salt Cake, Thenardite)
A
A
A
A
B
A
B
A
C
A
A
Sodium Sulfide
A
A
A
B
B
A
B
A
C
A
A
Sodium Sulfite
A
A
A
A
B
A
B
A
A
A
A
Sodium Thiosulfate (hypo)
B
A
A
A
A
N/A
B
A
C
A
A
Starch
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
D
A
A
Stearic Acid
B
B
A
B
C
C
C
B
C
B
A
Stoddard's Solvent
A
D
A
A
A
A
D
C
A
D
A
Styrene (Vinylbenzene) C
6
H
5
CHCH
2
D
D
B
C
D
D
D
D
D
D
B
Sulfate (Liquors)
A
A
A
B
A
N/A
B
B
D
B
A
Sulfur Dioxide
D
A
A
B
C
C
C
B
D
B
A
Sulfur Dioxide (dry)
D
A
A
B
C
C
C
D
D
B
A
Sulfur Dioxide (wet)
D
C
A
B
N/A
D
C
D
D
B
A
Sulfur Trioxide (dry)
D
C
A
B
D
D
C
D
D
B
A
Sulfuric Acid (<10%)
A
A
A
D
B
A
A
B
C
C
A
Sulfuric Acid (10-75%)
B
B
A
D
D
D
C
B
D
D
A
Sulfuric Acid (75-100%)
C
B
A
D
D
C
D
D
D
D
A
Sulfuric Acid (cold concentrated)
D
C
A
D
D
B
D
D
D
D
B
Elastomers Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 19-Dec-2018
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.
*Conditions are based on ambient or room temperature unless otherwise noted, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C).
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Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data is based on ambient or room temperature, about 64°F (18°C) to 73°F (23°C)]
A = Excellent; B = Good -- Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration; C = Fair -- Moderate Effect, not recommended
because swelling may occur; D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use; N/A = Information Not Available
Buna-N (Nitrile, NBR)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)
Kalrez® (Isolast®, FFKM)
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)
Hydrin® (ECO, Epichlorohydrin)
Hytrel® (TPE)
Natural Rubber (NR)
Neoprene (CR)
Polyurethane (PUR)
Silicone (VMQ)
Viton® (FKM)
Sulfurous Acid
B
B
A
C
C
C
B
C
D
D
A
Tannic Acid (Tannin)
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
C
B
A
Tetrachloroethane
D
D
A
B
D
N/A
D
D
D
D
A
Toluene (Toluol)
D
D
A
B
D
B
D
D
D
D
C
Trichloroacetic Acid
C
B
B
D
B
D
C
D
D
D
C
Trichloroethylene
D
D
A
B
D
C
D
D
D
D
A
Triethylamine
C
A
B
C
C
N/A
B
A
C
D
D
Trisodium Phosphate
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
Turpentine (C
10
H
16
)
A
D
A
B
A
B
D
D
D
D
A
Urea (Carbamide)
B
A
A
A
C
B
B
B
B
B
A
Varnish
B
D
A
B
D
B
D
D
C
D
A
Vegetable Juice
A
A
A
A
N/A
N/A
D
D
D
B
A
Vinegar
B
A
A
C
B
C
B
B
D
A
A
Water, deionized or demineralized
A
A
A
N/A
N/A
N/A
A
A
A
N/A
A
Water, distilled
A
A
A
N/A
N/A
N/A
A
A
A
C
A
Water, fresh
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
D
B
A
Water, salt
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
D
B
A
Weed Killers (Sodium Chlorate)
B
A
A
A
B
N/A
A
A
D
C
A
Whiskey and Wines
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
C
D
A
A
Zinc Chloride
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
D
B
A
Zinc Sulfate
A
A
A
A
B
D
B
A
D
A
A