316 Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart

ver 10-Jan-2023

Chemical Chemical
Acetaldehyde A Alcohol, Furfuryl A
Acetaldehyde, 40% (aqueous) A Alcohol, Glycyl (glycerol) A
Acetamide A Alcohol, Hexyl A
Acetate Solvents, crude A Alcohol, Isobutyl A
Acetate Solvents, pure A Alcohol, Isopropyl B
Acetic Acid, 5% A Alcohol, Methyl (methanol, wood alcohol) A
Acetic Acid, 10% A Alcohol, Methyl Isobutyl A
Acetic Acid, 20% A Alcohol, Octyl A
Acetic Acid, 30% A Alcohol, Propyl A
Acetic Acid, 50% A Alkaline Pulp (green liquor) A
Acetic Acid, 60% A Allyl Alcohol A
Acetic Acid, 80% B Allyl Chloride A
Acetic Acid, glacial A Aluminum Acetate A
Acetic Anhydride A Aluminum Chloride B
Acetic Ether (ethyl acetate) A Aluminum Chloride 20% C
Acetone (dimethyl ketone) A Aluminum Fluoride D
Acetonitrile (methyl cyanide) A Aluminum Hydroxide C
Acetophenone A Aluminum Nitrate A
Acetyl Chloride, dry A Aluminum Sulfate B
Acetylene A Alums A
Acetylene Tetrachloride A Amines, 15% A
Acrylic Acid A Ammonia Nitrate A
Acrylonitrile A Ammonia, 10% A
Adipic Acid, aqueous A Ammonia, 25% A
Alcohol, Allyl A Ammonia, 99% A
Alcohol, Amyl (methyl butanol) A Ammonia, anhydrous A
Alcohol, Benzyl B Ammonia, gas A
Alcohol, Butyl A Ammonia, liquid A
Alcohol, Diacetone B Ammonium Acetate A
Alcohol, Ethyl (ethanol) A Ammonium Bifluoride 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
Ammonium Carbonate B Aqua Regia (80% HCl, 20% HNO3) D
Ammonium Caseinate A Arochlor 1248 B
Ammonium Chloride B Aromatic Hydrocarbons C
Ammonium Fluoride, 10% D Arsenic Acid A
Ammonium Fluoride, 20% D Asphalt A
Ammonium Fluoride, 25% D Aviation Fuel A
Ammonium Hydroxide A Aviation Turbine Fuel A
Ammonium Metaphosphate A Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate) A
Ammonium Nitrate A Barium Acetate B
Ammonium Oxalate A Barium Carbonate B
Ammonium Persulfate B Barium Chloride A
Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic C Barium Cyanide A
Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic C Barium Hydrate A
Ammonium Phosphate, Tribasic B Barium Hydroxide B
Ammonium Sulfate B Barium Nitrate B
Ammonium Sulfide A Barium Sulfate B
Ammonium Sulfite B Barium Sulfide B
Ammonium Thiocyanate A Bay Oil A
Ammonium Thiosulfate A Beer A
Amyl Acetate A Beet Sugar Liquids A
Amyl Alcohol (methyl butanol) A Benzaldehyde B
Amyl Chloride A Benzene B
Amyl Hydride (pentane) C Benzene Sulfonic Acid B
Aniline B Benzine (ligroin) A
Aniline Oils A Benzoic Acid B
Aniline Hydrochloride D Benzol A
Anise Oil A Benzonitrile D
Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) A Benzyl Alcohol B
Antimony Trichloride (antimony chloride) D Benzyl Benzoate A
Apple Acid (malic acid) A Benzyl Chloride 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
Black Liquor A Butyraldehyde D
Boletic Acid (fumaric acid) B Butyric Acid B
Bone Oil (Dippel's oil) A Calcium Acetate A
Borax (sodium borate) A Calcium Bisulfate A
Boric Acid A Calcium Bisulfide B
Brake Fluid A Calcium Bisulfite A
Brewery Slop A Calcium Carbonate B
Brine (salt water) B Calcium Chlorate B
Bromic Acid, 3.1% D Calcium Chloride B
Bromine Gas, dry D Calcium Hydroxide (lye) B
Bromine Gas, wet D Calcium Hypochlorite B
Bromine Liquid D Calcium Nitrate B
Bromine Water D Calcium Oxide A
Butadiene Gas A Calcium Phosphate A
Butane A Calcium Sulfate B
Butanedioic Acid (succinic acid) A Calcium Sulfide A
Butanediol (butylene glycol) A Calgon (sodium hexametaphosphate) A
Butanol (butyl alcohol) A Cane Juice A
Butter A Cane Sugar Liquors A
Buttermilk A Carbinol (methanol, methyl alcohol) A
Butyl Acetate A Carbolic Acid (phenol) B
Butyl Alcohol (butanol) A Carbon Bisulfide B
Butyl Amine (butylamine) A Carbon Dioxide, dry A
Butyl Cellosolve (cellosolve) A Carbon Dioxide, wet A
Butyl Chloride (chlorobutane) A Carbon Disulfide B
Butyl Ether A Carbon Monoxide Gas A
Butyl Phenol A Carbon Tetrachloride B
Butyl Phthalate B Carbon Tetrachloride, dry B
Butyl Stearate A Carbon Tetrachloride, wet A
Butylene A Carbonated Water (carbonic acid) 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

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Chemical Chemical
Carbonic Acid (carbonated water) A Citrus Oils (citric oils, limonene) A
Castor Oil A Clorox® (bleach) A
Catsup A Clove Oil A
Caustic Potash (potassium hydroxide, lye) A Coconut Oil A
Cellosolve (butyl cellosolve) A Cod Liver Oil A
Chloric Acid C Coffee A
Chlorinated Glue A Coke Oven Gas A
Chlorine Dioxide, 15% D Copper Acetate A
Chlorine Gas, dry B Copper Carbonate A
Chlorine Gas, wet D Copper Chloride D
Chlorine Liquid D Copper Cyanide B
Chlorine Water C Copper Fluoborate D
Chlorine, anhydrous liquid C Copper Fluoride A
Chloroacetic Acid A Copper Nitrate A
Chlorobenzene, Mono (monochlorobenzene) B Copper Sulfate, 5% (cupric sulfate) B
Chlorobromomethane B Copper Sulfate, >5% (cupric sulfate) B
Chlorobutane (butyl chloride) A Corn Oil A
Chlorodifluoromethane (Freon 22) A Cottonseed Oil A
Chloroacetic Acid B Cream A
Chloroform A Cresols A
Chlorosulfonic Acid B Creosote Oil B
Chocolate Syrup A Cresylic Acid A
Chromic Acid, 5% A Crude Oils, sour A
Chromic Acid, 10% B Cupric Acid B
Chromic Acid, 30% B Cupric Sulfate, 5% (copper sulfate) B
Chromic Acid, 50% B Cupric Sulfate, >5% (copper sulfate) B
Cider A Cutting Oil A
Cinnamon Oil A Cyanic Acid A
Citric Acid A Cyclohexane A
Citric Oils (citrus oils, limonene) A Cyclohexanol 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

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Chemical Chemical
Cyclohexanone A Disodium Phosphate A
Deionized Water (demineralized water) A Dowtherm (diphenyl) B
Detergents A Dry Cleaning Solvents A
Dextrin (starch gum) A Dyes A
Dextrose (glucose) A Epichlorohydrin A
Diacetone Alcohol B Epsom Salts (magnesium sulfate) B
Dibenzyl Ether A Ethane A
Dibutyl Ether A Ethanol A
Dibutyl Phthalate A Ethanolamine A
Dichlorobenzene B Ether (diethyl ether, ethyl ether) B
Dichlorodifluoromethane (Freon 12 B Ethers A
Dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride) B Ethyl Acetate B
Dichloroethylene B Ethyl Acrylate A
Dichloroisopropyl Ether A Ethyl Alcohol (ethanol) A
Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50) A Ethyl Benzoate A
Diethyl Ether (ethyl ether, ether) B Ethyl Bromide A
Diethanolamine A Ethyl Chloride A
Diethylamine A Ethyl Ether (diethyl ether, ether) B
Diethylene Glycol A Ethyl Formate A
Diisobutylene A Ethyl Sulfate D
Diisopropyl Ketone A Ethylbenzene A
Dimethyl Aniline B Ethylene Bromide A
Dimethyl Ether (methyl ether) C Ethylene Chloride B
Dimethyl Formamide B Ethylene Chlorohydrin B
Dimethyl Ketone (acetone) A Ethylene Diamine B
Dioctyl Phthalate A Ethylene Dichloride (dichloroethane) B
Dioxane A Ethylene Glycol (antifreeze) B
Diphenyl (Dowtherm) B Ethylene Oxide B
Diphenyl Oxide (diphenyl ether) A Fatty Acids A
Dippel's Oil (bone oil) A Ferric Chloride 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

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Chemical Chemical
Ferric Hydroxide A Ginger Oil D
Ferric Nitrate B Gluconic Acid, 50% D
Ferric Sulfate A Glucose (dextrose) A
Ferrous Chloride D Glue, (PVA, polyvinyl acetate) A
Ferrous Sulfate B Glycerin A
Flaxseed Oil A Glycerol (glycyl alcohol) A
Fluoboric Acid B Glycolic Acid (hydroxyacetic acid) A
Fluorine Gas, wet D Glycols A
Fluosilicic Acid B Glycyl Alcohol (glycerol) A
Formaldehyde, 40% A Glyoxal, 30% A
Formaldehyde, 100% A Gold Monocyanide A
Formic Acid A Grape Juice A
Freon 11 Trichlorofluoromethane A Grease A
Freon 12 Dichlorodifluoromethane B Green Liquor (alkaline pulp) A
Freon 22 Chlorodifluoromethane A Helium Gas A
Freon 113 Trichlorotrifluoroethane A Heptane A
Freon TF Trichlorotrifluoroethane A Hexane A
Fructose A Hexyl Alcohol (hexanol) A
Fruit Juices A Honey A
Fuel Oils (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) A Hydraulic Oils, petroleum A
Fumaric Acid (boletic acid) B Hydraulic Oils, synthetic A
Furan Resin A Hydrazine A
Furfural (ant oil) B Hydrobromic Acid, 20% D
Furfuryl Alcohol A Hydrobromic Acid, 100% D
Gallic Acid B Hydrochloric Acid, 20% D
Gasoline, high aromatic A Hydrochloric Acid, 37% D
Gasoline, leaded A Hydrochloric Acid, 100% D
Gasoline, unleaded A Hydrochloric Acid, aerated D
Gelatin A Hydrochloric Acid, air free D
Gin A Hydrochloric Acid, dry gas 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

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 316 Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
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Chemical Chemical
Hydrocyanic Acid (prussic acid) A Jet Fuels (JP3, JP4, JP5) A
Hydrofluoric Acid, 20% D Kerosene A
Hydrofluoric Acid, 50% D Ketones A
Hydrofluoric Acid, 75% D Kraft Liquor A
Hydrofluoric Acid, 100% B Lacquer Thinners A
Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 100% D Lacquers A
Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 20% B Lactic Acid (milk acid) B
Hydrogen Chloride Gas, dry A Lard A
Hydrogen Cyanide A Latex A
Hydrogen Gas A Lead Acetate (sugar of lead) B
Hydrogen Peroxide, 10% B Lead Nitrate B
Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% B Lead Sulfamate C
Hydrogen Peroxide, 50% A Lead Sulfate A
Hydrogen Peroxide, 100% A Lemon Oil (citrus oils, limonene) A
Hydrogen Sulfide, aqueous A Ligroin (benzine) A
Hydrogen Sulfide, dry A Lime (calcium oxide) A
Hydroquinone B Limonene (citrus oils) A
Hydroxyacetic Acid (glycolic acid) A Linoleic Acid A
Hypochlorous Acid D Linseed Oil A
Inks C Liquid Rosin (tall oil, tallol) A
Iodine D Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) A
Iodine, in alcohol D Lithium Bromide A
Iodoform A Lithium Chloride A
Isobutyl Alcohol A Lithium Hydroxide B
Isooctane A Lubricants A
Isophorone C Lye, Ca(OH)2 Calcium Hydroxide B
Isopropyl Acetate A Lye, KOH Potassium Hydroxide A
Isopropyl Alcohol B Lye, NaOH Sodium Hydroxide B
Isopropyl Chloride A Magnesium Bisulfate A
Isopropyl Ether A Magnesium Carbonate 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
Magnesium Chloride D Methyl Cellosolve B
Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) A Methyl Chloride A
Magnesium Nitrate B Methyl Chloroform (trichloroethane) B
Magnesium Oxide A Methyl Cyanide (acetonitrile) A
Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom salts) B Methyl Ether (dimethyl ether) C
Maleic Acid B Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) A
Maleic Anhydride A Methyl Formate A
Malic Acid (apple acid) A Methyl Hydride (methane gas, natural gas) A
Manganese Sulfate B Methyl Isobutyl Alcohol A
Mash, brewing A Methyl Isobutyl Ketone B
Mayonnaise A Methyl Isopropyl Ketone A
Melamine (triazine) D Methyl Methacrylate B
Mercuric Chloride, dilute D Methyl Salicylate (wintergreen oil) A
Mercuric Cyanide C Methylamine (methyl amine) A
Mercuric Nitrate A Methylene Chloride (methyl dichloride) B
Mercurous Nitrate A Milk A
Mercury A Milk Acid (lactic acid) B
Methacrylic Acid, glacial A Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) A
Methane Gas (natural gas, methyl hydride) A Mineral Oil A
Methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) A Mineral Spirits A
Methyl Acetate B Molasses A
Methyl Acetone A Monochloroacetic acid A
Methyl Acrylate A Monochlorobenzene (chlorobenzene) B
Methyl Alcohol, 10% (methanol, wood alcohol) A Monoethanolamine A
Methyl Alcohol A Morpholine A
Methyl Amine (methylamine) A Motor Oils A
Methyl Benzene (Toluol, toluene) A Mustard A
Methyl Bromide A Naphtha A
Methyl Butanol (amyl alcohol) A Naphthalene A
Methyl Butyl Ketone (MBK) A Natural Gas (methane gas, methyl hydride) 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

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Chemical Chemical
Neon Gas A Oil, Cottonseed A
Nickel Acetate A Oil, Creosote B
Nickel Chloride C Oil, Cutting A
Nickel Nitrate B Oil, Flaxseed A
Nickel Sulfate B Oil, Ginger D
Nitrating Acid, <15% HNO3 D Oil, Lemon (citrus oils, limonene) A
Nitrating Acid, >15% H2SO4 C Oil, Linseed A
Nitrating Acid, S1% acid A Oil, Mineral A
Nitrating Acid, S15% H2SO4 C Oil, Olive A
Nitric Acid, 5-10% A Oil, Orange (citrus oils, limonene) A
Nitric Acid, 20% A Oil, Palm A
Nitric Acid, 50% A Oil, Peanut A
Nitric Acid, concentrated A Oil, Peppermint A
Nitrobenzene (Oil of Mirbane) B Oil, Pine A
Nitrogen Gas A Oil, Rapeseed A
Nitromethane A Oil, Rosin A
Nitrous Acid B Oil, Sesame Seed A
Nitrous Oxide Gas B Oil, Silicone A
Octyl Alcohol A Oil, Soybean A
Oil, Anise A Oil, Wintergreen (methyl salicylate) A
Oil, Ant (furfural) B Oil of Mirbane (nitrobenzene) B
Oil, Bay A Oils, Aniline A
Oil, Bone (Dippel's oil) A Oils, Citrus (citric oil, limonene) A
Oil, Castor A Oils, Crude Sour A
Oil, Cinnamon A Oils, Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50) A
Oil, Citric (citrus oils, limonene) A Oils, Fuel (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) A
Oil, Clove A Oils, Hydraulic (petroleum) A
Oil, Coconut A Oils, Hydraulic (synthetic) A
Oil, Cod Liver A Oils, Motor A
Oil, Corn A Oils, Rosin 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

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Chemical Chemical
Oils, Tanning A Phosphorus Trichloride, dry A
Oils, Thread Cutting A Photographic Developer A
Oils, Transformer A Photographic Solutions A
Oils, Turbine A Phthalic Acid A
Oils, Vegetable A Phthalic Anhydride A
Oleic Acid (red oil) A Pickling Solutions D
Oleum 100% A Picric Acid B
Oleum 25% B Pine Oil A
Olive Oil A Polyvinyl Acetate Emulsion A
Orange Oil (citrus oils, limonene) A Potash (potassium carbonate) B
Oxalic Acid (cold) A Potassium Acetate A
Oxygen Gas A Potassium Bicarbonate B
Ozone A Potassium Bichromate (potassium dichromate) B
Palm Oil A Potassium Bisulfate A
Palmitic Acid A Potassium Bromate A
Paraffin A Potassium Bromide B
Peanut Oil A Potassium Carbonate (potash) A
Pentane (amyl hydride) C Potassium Chlorate B
Peppermint Oil A Potassium Chloride A
Perchloric Acid C Potassium Chromate B
Perchloroethylene A Potassium Cyanide Solutions B
Petrolatum A Potassium Dichromate (potassium bichromate) B
Petroleum A Potassium Ferricyanide B
Phenol, 10% B Potassium Ferrocyanide B
Phenol (carbolic acid) B Potassium Fluoride A
Phosphoric Acid, >40% D Potassium Hydroxide, 10% (caustic potash) A
Phosphoric Acid, S40% C Potassium Hydroxide, 25% (caustic potash) A
Phosphoric Acid, crude B Potassium Hydroxide (caustic potash, lye) A
Phosphoric Acid, molten C Potassium Hypochlorite B
Phosphorus Oxychloride D Potassium Iodide 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

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Chemical Chemical
Potassium Nitrate (saltpeter) B Shellac, orange A
Potassium Oxalate B Silicone Oil A
Potassium Permanganate B Silver Bromide D
Potassium Persulfate A Silver Chloride D
Potassium Phosphate A Silver Cyanide A
Potassium Sulfate A Silver Nitrate B
Potassium Sulfide B Soap Solutions A
Propane, liquefied A Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) A
Propyl Acetate A Sodium Acetate B
Propyl Alcohol (propanol) A Sodium Aluminate A
Propylene A Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) A
Propylene Dichloride A Sodium Bichromate (sodium dichromate) B
Propylene Glycol B Sodium Bisulfate C
Prussic Acid (hydrocyanic acid) A Sodium Bisulfite B
Pyridine A Sodium Borate (Borax) B
Pyrogallic Acid (pyrogallol) B Sodium Bromide C
PVA (glue, polyvinyl acetate) A Sodium Carbonate (soda ash) A
Rapeseed Oil A Sodium Chlorate B
Rayon Coagulating Bath A Sodium Chloride B
Red Oil (oleic acid) A Sodium Chromate B
Rosin Oils A Sodium Cyanide B
Rosins A Sodium Dichromate (sodium bichromate) B
Rum A Sodium Ferricyanide B
Rust Inhibitors A Sodium Ferrocyanide B
Salad Dressings A Sodium Fluoride D
Salicylic Acid B Sodium Hexametaphosphate (Calgon) A
Salt Brine (NaCl saturated) A Sodium Hydrosulfide A
Sea Water C Sodium Hydrosulfite A
Sesame Seed Oil A Sodium Hydroxide, 20% (lye) B
Shellac, bleached A Sodium Hydroxide, 50% (lye) 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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 316 Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2023

Chemical Chemical
Sodium Hydroxide, 80% (lye) B Succinic (Butanedioic acid) A
Sodium Hypochlorite, <20% C Sugar Liquids (sugar solutions) A
Sodium Hypochlorite, 100% D Sulfamic Acid, 25% A
Sodium Hyposulfate A Sulfate Liquors B
Sodium Metaphosphate A Sulfur Chloride D
Sodium Metasilicate A Sulfur Dioxide A
Sodium Nitrate B Sulfur Dioxide, dry A
Sodium Nitrite A Sulfur Trioxide C
Sodium Perborate B Sulfur Trioxide, dry A
Sodium Perchlorate B Sulfuric Acid, <10% B
Sodium Peroxide A Sulfuric Acid, 10-75% D
Sodium Phosphate Acid A Sulfuric Acid, 75-100% D
Sodium Polyphosphate B Sulfuric Acid, aerated D
Sodium Silicate (water glass) B Sulfuric Acid, air free D
Sodium Sulfate B Sulfuric Acid, cold concentrated B
Sodium Sulfide D Sulfuric Acid, hot concentrated C
Sodium Sulfite A Sulfurous Acid B
Sodium Tetraborate A Sugar of Lead (lead acetate) B
Sodium Thiosulfate, Hypo B Tall Oil (liquid rosin, tallol) A
Sorghum A Tallow (animal fats) A
Soy Sauce A Tannic Acid A
Soybean Oil A Tanning Liquors A
Stannic Chloride (tin chloride) D Tanning Oils A
Stannic Fluoborate A Tartaric Acid C
Stannous Chloride (tin salts) A Tetrachloroethane A
Starch (amylum) A Tetrachloroethylene A
Starch Gum (dextrin) A Tetraethyl Lead A
Stearic Acid A Tetrahydrofuran A
Stoddard Solvent A Tetralin (tetrahydro-naphthalene) A
Styrene A Thionyl Chloride 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

Industrial Specialties Mfg. and IS Med Specialties 4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
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 316 Stainless Steel Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 10-Jan-2023

Chemical Chemical
Thread Cutting Oils A Water, acid mine B
Tin Chloride (stannic chloride) A Water, deionized (demineralized water) A
Tin Salts (stannous chloride) D Water, distilled A
Titanium Tetrachloride B Water, fresh A
Toluene (Toluol, methyl benzene) A Water, salt B
Tomato Juice A Weed Killers A
Transformer Oils A Whey A
Triazine (melamine) D Whiskey and Wines A
Tributyl Phosphate A White Liquor, pulp mill A
Trichloroacetic Acid C White Water, paper mill A
Trichloroethane (methyl chloroform) B Wood Alcohol (methanol, methyl alcohol) A
Trichloroethylene B Xenon Gas A
Trichlorofluoromethane (Freon 11, Freon TF) A Xylene B
Trichloropropane A Yeast A
Tricresylphosphate (Tricresyl phosphate, TCP) B Zinc Acetate A
Triethanolamine A Zinc Carbonate B
Triethyl Phosphate A Zinc Chloride D
Triethylamine A Zinc Hydrosulfite A
Trisodium Phosphate B Zinc Nitrate A
Turbine Oils A Zinc Sulfate A
Turpentine A
Urea B
Uric Acid B
Urine A
Varnish A
Vegetable Juice A
Vegetable Oils A
Vinegar, 4-8% acetic acid A
Vinyl Acetate B
Vinyl Chloride 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

Industrial Specialties Mfg. and IS Med Specialties 4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
End your search, simplify your supply chain
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© Copyright 2022 Industrial Specialties Mfg.