PRODUCT INFORMATION

Chemical resistance guide

GENERAL
Our valves are available to control most Corrosion occurs either as a chemical or Mixtures of different fluids and their tempera-
acids, alcohol, bases, solvents and corro- electro-chemical reaction. Therefore, con- tures are not included in this table. Its the
sive gases and liquids. Modified or special sideration must be given to both the galvanic users responsibility to ensure the chemical
designs are sometimes required depending and electromotive force series, as well as to and physical compatibility of the body and
upon the fluid and application. pressure, temperature and other factors that other materials with the fluids used.
might be involved in the application. For applications where abnormal conditions
This guide provides information on most exist and for other types of valves, opera-
common corrosive and non-corrosive, un- tions and fluids, contact us with full details
mixed gases and liquids. of the operating conditions.

fluids body materials other materials in contact with fluid

= Excellent
stainless steel
stainless steel
stainless steel

= Acceptable
AISI 303/304

aluminium
AISI 316L

= Not recommended
cast iron
AISI 316

Copper
bronze

EPDM
= Do not use

PEEK

Silver

FFPM
brass

PTFE
steel

POM
NBR
FPM
PPS

PET

TPE
CR

UR
PA
- = No data available
Acetaldehyde
Acetic acid
Acetic anhydride
Acetone
Acetonitrile - - - - - - -
Acetophenone - - - - - - -
Acetyl chloride - -
Acetylene
Air (lubricated) - -
Air (unlubricated, dry) - -
Alcohol ethyl (ethanol) - -
Alcohol methyl (methanol) -
Aluminium sulfate
Ammonia, anhydrous
Ammonia, aqueous - -
Ammonia, water - - -
Ammonium hydroxyde
Amyl acetate -
Aniline
Argon - -
Barium chloride -
Barium hydroxide -
Availability, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Benzaldehyde
Benzene pure
Benzene sulfonic acid
Borax -
Bromine -
Butadiene - -
Butane -
Butanol (aqueous, butyl alcohol) -
Butylene - -
Butyl acetate
Butylamine - - - -
Butyl ether - - - -
Calcium chloride -
Calcium sulfate -
Carbon dioxide (wet/dry) -
Carbon tetrachloride
Caustic soda - - -
00013GB-2013/R01

Cellosolve - - - -
Please note that the chemical resistance may be influenced by many factors, such as temperature, concentration, etc.
This data is for information only.

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fluids body materials other materials in contact with fluid
= Excellent

stainless steel
stainless steel
stainless steel
= Acceptable

AISI 303/304

aluminium
AISI 316L
= Not recommended

cast iron
AISI 316

Copper
bronze

EPDM
= Do not use

PEEK

Silver

FFPM
brass

PTFE
steel

POM
NBR
FPM
PPS

PET

TPE
CR

UR
PA
- = No data available
Chlorobenzene
Chloroform
Chlorosulfonic acid -
Chlorine (wet) - -
Chromic acid (25%)
Chromic acid, concentrated -
City gas - - - - - - - - - - -
Coffee - - - - -
Coke oven gas - - - - - - -
Detergent - - -
Diesel fuel -
Dimethyl formamide -
Dimethyl phtalate - - - - - -
Ethylene chloride
Ethylene diamine - - -
Ethylene dichloride
Ethylene glycol
Ethylene oxide -
Ferric chloride
Ferrous chloride -
Formaldehyde
Formic acid -
Freon 11
Freon F-12 -
Freon 22 -
Freon T WD602 - - - - - - -
Fuel oil -
Fuel oil #6 - - -
Fuel ASTM Ref Fuel A - - - -
Fuel ASTM Ref Fuel B - - - -
Fuel ASTM Ref Fuel C - - - -
Fuel ASTM #1 Oil - - - - -
Fuel ASTM #2 Oil - - - - -
Fuel ASTM #3 Oil - - - - -
Fuel ASTM #4-5 Oil - - - - -
Furan - - - - - - - - -
Furfural -
Gasoline (petrol) - -

Availability, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Gasoline 100 octane - - - - - - - -
Glycogenic acid - - - - - - - - -
Glycol - - - - -
Helium - - -
Heptane -
Hydraulic fluids - - -
Hydraulic oil -
Hydrofluoric acid (50%)
Hydrogen gas -
Hydrogen peroxide (30%) -
Hydrogen sulfide (dry hot)
Isobutylene - - - - - -
Jet fuels (JP1 through 5) - - - -
Jet fuels (JP 6) - - - - - -
Kerosene (kerosine)
Lactic acid -
Liquid natural gas (LNG) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
00013GB-2011/R01

Liquid oxygen (LOX) - - - - - -

Please note that the chemical resistance may be influenced by many factors, such as temperature, concentration, etc.
This data is for information only.

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fluids body materials other materials in contact with fluid
= Excellent

stainless steel
stainless steel
stainless steel
= Acceptable

AISI 303/304

aluminium
AISI 316L
= Not recommended

cast iron
AISI 316

Copper
bronze

EPDM
= Do not use

PEEK

Silver

FFPM
brass

PTFE
steel

POM
NBR
FPM
PPS

PET

TPE
CR

UR
PA
- = No data available
Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) - - - - - -
Lubricating oils, di-ester - - - - -
Lubricating oils, petroleum base - - - - -
Lubricating oils, SAE 10, 20, 30, 40 - - - - - -
Magnesium acetate - - - - - - - -
Magnesium hydroxide
Methane
Methyl ether ketone (MEK)
Mineral oil -
Morpholine - - - - - - - -
Naphta -
Natural gas
Nitric acid (10%) -
Nitric acid, concentrated -
Nitro benzene -
Nitro methane - - -
Nitrogen
Nitro propane - - - - - - - - - - -
Octane - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Octane carboxylic acid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Octanol - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Oleic acid - -
Olive oil - - - -
Oxygen, cold - - - - - - - -
Oxygen 121 - 204C (250 - 400 F) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Oxygen, gas - - - - - -
Ozone (dry) -
Palm oil - - - - - - - - -
Palmic acid - - - - -
Paraffin - - -
Pentane - - - - - -
Pentanol - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Perchloroethylene (Perk) -
Petrol - - -
Petroleum benzine - - - - - - - -
Petroleum ether - - - -
Petroleum naphtha - - - - - - - - -
Petroleum oil above 121C (250F) - - - - - - - -
Availability, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Petroleum oil below 121C (250F) - - - - - -

Phenol
Phenilic acid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Phosphoric acid 10% -
Phosphoric acid, concentrated
Pine oil - - - - -
Poly propylene glycol - - - - -
Potassium acetate - - - - - - -
Potassium bicarbonate - - - - - - - -
Potassium carbonate - - - - - -
Potassium chloride
Potassium hydroxide (50%)
Potassium nitrate -
Potassium phosphate - - - - - - - -
Potassium sulfate - - -
Propane -
Propanol - - - - - - - -
00013GB-2011/R01

Propylene - - - - -
Please note that the chemical resistance may be influenced by many factors, such as temperature, concentration, etc.
This data is for information only.

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fluids body materials other materials in contact with fluid
= Excellent

stainless steel
stainless steel
stainless steel
= Acceptable

AISI 303/304

aluminium
AISI 316L
= Not recommended

cast iron
AISI 316

Copper
bronze

EPDM
= Do not use

PEEK

Silver

FFPM
brass

PTFE
steel

POM
NBR
FPM
PPS

PET

TPE
CR

UR
PA
- = No data available
Propylene chloride - - - - - - - - - - -
Pydraul 10E, 29ELT - - - - - - - - - -
Pyridine -
Saccharose - - - - - - - - -
SAE oils - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Salt water - - - -
Soda - -
Sodium carbonate - -
Sodium chloride
Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)
Sodium hypochlorite
Sour natural gas - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Steam to 107C (225F) - - - -
Steam 107 - 148C (225 - 300F) - - - - - -
Steam over 148C (300F) - - - - - -
Stoddard solvent - - -
Sulphur dioxide, liquid -
Sulphuric acid, concentrated
Tetrachloroethylene - - -
Tetrahydrofuran - - - -
Toluene -
Tri chloro ethylene -
Tri chloro acetic acid - - -
Turpentine -
Vaseline - - - - - - - - -
Vegetable oils - - - - - -
Vinegar -
Water - - - - - - - - - - - -
Water, acid mine - - - -
Water, deionized - - - -
Water, distilled lab -
Water, drinking - - - - - - - - - -
Water, fresh - -
Water, heavy - - - - - - - - - - -
Water, sea/river -
Water glass - - - - -
Waterproofing salt - - - - - - -
Xenon - - - - -

Availability, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Xylene
Zinc chloride
Please note that the chemical resistance may be influenced by many factors, such as temperature, concentration, etc.
This data is for information only.
00013GB-2011/R01

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