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Aluminum Chemical Compatibility Chart

Chemical Chemical
Acetaldehyde (ethanal) B Alcohols: Fatty B
Acetamide (ethanamide) A Alcohols: Hexyl (1-hexanol) A
Acetate Solvents A Alcohols: Isobutyl (2-methyl-1-propanol) B
Acetic Acid C Alcohols: Isopropyl (2-propanol) B
Acetic Acid, 10% C Alcohols: Methyl (methanol) A
Acetic Acid, 20% C Alcohols: Octyl (caprylic alcohol) A
Acetic Acid, 30% C Alcohols: Propyl (propanol) A
Acetic Acid, 50% C Allyl Alcohol B
Acetic Acid, 80% C Allyl Bromide D
Acetic Acid, aerated C Allyl Chloride D
Acetic Acid, air free C Alum (aluminum potassium sulfate) C
Acetic Acid, crude C Aluminum Acetate A
Acetic Acid, glacial C Aluminum Chloride D
Acetic Acid Vapors B Aluminum Chloride, 20% D
Acetic Anhydride A Aluminum Chlorohydroxide D
Acetone A Aluminum Fluoride B
Acetone Cyanohydrin B Aluminum Hydroxide B
Acetonitrile (methyl cyanide) A Aluminum Nitrate D
Acetophenone (acetyl benzene) B Aluminum Oxalate B
Acetyl Acetone D Aluminum Potassium Sulfate, 10% C
Acetyl Chloride, dry D Aluminum Potassium Sulfate, 100% C
Acetyl Salicylic Acid (aspirin) D Aluminum Sulfate B
Acetylene A Alums A
Acetylene Tetrabromide D Amines B
Acrolein (acrylaldehyde) B Ammonia, 10% (ammonium hydroxide) A
Acrylonitrile (vinyl cyanide) B Ammonia Nitrate C
Adipic Acid A Ammonia, anhydrous B
Alcohols: Allyl B Ammonia, liquid A
Alcohols: Amyl (1-pentanol) B Ammonium Acetate A
Alcohols: Benzyl (phenol carbinol) B Ammonium Bicarbonate B
Alcohols: Butyl (butanol) B Ammonium Bifluoride B
Alcohols: Capryl (octanol) A Ammonium Bromide, 5% D
Alcohols: Diacetone (tyranton) A Ammonium Carbonate B
Alcohols: Ethyl (ethanol) B Ammonium Chloride (sal ammoniac) B

Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °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 Dichromate A Aroclor 1248 A
Ammonium Fluoride D Aromatic Hydrocarbons A
Ammonium Hydroxide (aqueous ammonia) B Arsenic Acid D
Ammonium Metaphosphate B Arsenic Trichloride D
Ammonium Monosulfide D Ascorbic Acid A
Ammonium Nitrate B Asphalt A
Ammonium Oxalate, 5% A Asphalt Emulsions B
Ammonium Persulfate D Asphalt Hydrocarbons A
Ammonium Phosphate, dibasic B Asphalt Topping A
Ammonium Phosphate, monobasic B Aspirin (acetyl salicylic acid) D
Ammonium Phosphate, tribasic B ASTM Oil, No. 1 A
Ammonium Sulfate D ASTM Oil, No. 2 A
Ammonium Sulfide B ASTM Oil, No. 3 A
Ammonium Sulfite D ASTM Oil, No. 4 A
Ammonium Thiocyanate C ASTM Oil, B A
Ammonium Thiosulfate A ASTM Oil, C A
Amyl Acetate (banana oil) B ASTM Reference Fuel A A
Amyl Alcohol B Automatic Transmission Fluid A
Amyl Chloride (chloropentane) A Aviation Gasoline, military A
Amyl Phenol A Banana Oil (amyl acetate) B
Anhydrous Ammonia B Barium Carbonate D
Aniline C Barium Chloride D
Aniline Dyes C Barium Cyanide C
Aniline Hydrochloride D Barium Hydrate (barium hydroxide) D
Aniline Oil B Barium Hydroxide (barium hydrate) D
Animal Fats and Oils A Barium Nitrate B
Anisole (methylphenyl ether) B Barium Sulfate D
Anthraquinone B Barium Sulfide D
Antifreeze, alcohol base A Beer A
Antifreeze, glycol base A Beet Sugar Liquids A
Antimony Chloride B Benzaldehyde B
Antimony Pentachloride A Benzene (benzol) B
Antimony Trichloride D Benzene Sulfonic Acid D
Apple Juice B Benzoic Acid B
Aqua Regia (80% HCl, 20% HNO3) D Benzol (benzene) B
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °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
Benzoyl Chloride D Butyl Butyrate A
Benzyl Acetate A Butyl Chloride (chlorobutane) D
Benzyl Alcohol A Butyl Ether (dibutyl ether) A
Benzyl Benzoate A Butyl Phthalate B
Benzyl Chloride (chlorotoluene) D Butyl Stearate B
Beryllium Sulfate B Butylene (butene) A
Biphenyl (diphenyl) A Butyraldehyde A
Black Sulphate Liquor C Butyric Acid B
Bleach Solutions D Butyric Anhydride A
Blood, meat juices cold A Calcium Acetate (hydrate) C
Borax (sodium borate) C Calcium Bisulfide C
Borax Liquors C Calcium Bisulfite D
Bordeaux Mixtures D Calcium Carbonate (chalk, CaCO3) D
Boric Acid D Calcium Chlorate B
Brake Fluid, non-petroleum base A Calcium Chloride (brine D
Brines, saturated (calcium chloride) C Calcium Hydroxide (lye) C
Bromine D Calcium Hypochlorite D
Bromine, anhydrous D Calcium Nitrate B
Bromine Trifluoride D Calcium Oxide (unslaked lime, CaO) C
Bromine Water D Calcium Phosphate D
Bromobenzene D Calcium Silicate A
Bromochloromethane D Calcium Sulfate (gypsum) C
Bromoethane (ethyl bromide) A Calcium Sulfide A
Bromotoluene D Calcium sulfite B
Bunker Oils, fuel B Camphor C
Butadiene, monomer A Cane Juice B
Butane (LPG, butyl hydride) A Cane Sugar Liquors A
Butanol (butyl alcohol) B Capryl Alcohol (octanol) A
Butter A Caprylic Acid (octanoic acid) A
Buttermilk A Carbitol B
Butyl Acetate A Carbolic Acid (phenol) A
Butyl Acetyl Ricinoleate A Carbon Bisulfide A
Butyl Alcohol (butanol) A Carbon Dioxide, dry B
Butyl Amine (aminobutane) A Carbon Dioxide, wet A
Butyl Benzoate B Carbon Disulfide C
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °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
Carbon Monoxide A Chloronaphthalene D
Carbon Tetrachloride D Chlorophenol C
Carbon Tetrachloride, dry D Chlorosulfonic Acid, dry D
Carbon Tetrachloride, wet D Chlorosulfonic Acid, wet D
Carbonated Beverages C Chlorotoluene D
Carbonated Water A Chlorotrifluoroethylene B
Carbonic Acid B Chocolate Syrup A
Casein C Chlorophenol (0-chlorphenol) C
Castor Oil A Chrome Alum (chromium potassium sulfate) C
Catsup (ketchup) D Chromic Acid, 5% C
Caustic Potash (HKO) C Chromic Acid, 10% D
Caustic Soda (HNaO) D Chromic Acid, 30% D
Cellosolve™ (butyl cellosolve acetate) B Chromic Acid, 50% D
Cellulose Acetate B Chromium Sulfate B
China Wood Oil (Tung oil) A Cider (Apple Juice) B
Chloric Acid D Citric Acid, 5% C
Chlorinated Glue D Citrus Oils or Terpene (d-limonene) C
Chlorinated Lime, 35% (bleach) D Citrus Juices C
Chlorinated Solvents C Clorox® Bleach D
Chlorinated Water D Clove Oil B
Chlorine, anhydrous liquid D Coconut Oil (coconut butter) B
Chlorine Gas, dry D Cod Liver Oil (fish oil) A
Chlorine Gas, wet D Coffee A
Chlorine Dioxide, 8% aqueous solution D Coffee Extracts A
Chlorine Trifluoride D Coke Oven Gas A
Chlorine Water D Cobalt Chloride D
Chloroacetic Acid D Copper Acetate D
Chloroacetone D Copper Carbonate D
Chlorobenzene (mono), dry C Copper Chloride D
Chlorobromomethane D Copper Cyanide D
Chlorobutadiene D Copper Fluoroborate D
Chlorododecane D Copper Nitrate D
Chloroethanol B Copper Nitrate Hexahydrate D
Chloroform, dry B Copper Nitrite D
Chlorophyll, dry B Copper Sulfate, 5% D
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °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
Copper Sulfate, >5% D Dichlorobutane D
Corn Oil B Dichloroethyl Ether B
Corn Syrup (glucose) A Dichlorodifluoromethane A
Cottonseed Oil B Dichloroethane (ethylidene chloride) D
Cream A Dichloroethyl Ether B
Cresols A Dichloroisopropyl Ether D
Creosote (coal tar) B Diesel Oil, fuel ASTM #2 A
Creosote Oil B Di-Ester Synthetic Lubricants A
Cresylic Acid B Diethanolamine A
Crotonaldehyde A Diethyl Ether B
Crude Oil, sour A Diethyl Oxalate (ethyl oxalate) A
Crude Oil, sweet A Diethyl Phthalate (DEP) A
Cumene (isopropylbenzene) B Diethyl Sebacate A
Cutting Oil, water soluble A Diethyl Sulfate A
Cutting Oil, sulfur base A Diethylamine B
Cupric Acid D Diethylene Ether (dioxane) A
Cupric Chloride D Diethylene Glycol B
Cupric Nitrate D Diethylene Triamine A
Cutting Oil, water soluble A Diisobutyl Ketone A
Cyclohexane A Diisobutylene B
Cyclohexanol C Diisooctyl Adipate (D10A) A
Cyclohexanone A Dimethyl Aniline A
Cyclopentane B Dimethyl Ether B
Deionized Water A Dimethyl Formamide A
Denatured Alcohol B Dimethyl Phthalate A
Detergents, synthetic B Dimethyl Sulfide A
Detergent Solutions B Dioctyl Phthalate A
Dextrin B Dioctyl Sebacate A
Dextrose A Dioxane B
Diacetone Alcohol (diacetol) A Dipentene A
Dibenzyl Ether B Diphenyl B
Dibutyl Ether B Diphenyl Ether A
Dibutyl Phthalate A Diphenyl Oxides B
Dichloro Isopropyl Ether D Disodium Phosphate B
Dichlorobenzene (p-dichlorobenzene) D Dispersing Oil #10 A
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °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
Dodecylbenzene (alkane) A Ethylene Bromide B
Dry Cleaning Fluid A Ethylene Chloride B
Dyes B Ethylene Chlorohydrin B
Epichlorohydrin D Ethylene Diamine B
Epsom Salts (magnesium sulfate) B Ethylene Dibromide D
Ethane A Ethylene Dichloride A
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) B Ethylene Glycol A
Ethanamine (ethylamine, monoethylamine) B Ethylene Oxide D
Ethanethiol (ethyl mercaptan) B Ethylene Trichloride (trichloroethylene) D
Ethanolamine B Ethylhexyl Alcohol (ethylhexanol) A
Ethers B Ethylidene Chloride (dichloroethane) D
Ethyl Acetate B Fatty Acids A
Ethyl Acetoacetate A Fatty Alcohols B
Ethyl Acrylate A Ferric Chloride D
Ethyl Alcohol (ethanol) B Ferric Hydroxide C
Ethyl Amine (monoethylamine) B Ferric Nitrate D
Ethyl Benzene B Ferric Sulfate (copperas) D
Ethyl Benzoate A Ferrous Ammonium Citrate B
Ethyl Bromide (bromoethane) A Ferrous Chloride D
Ethyl Butyrate B Ferrous Sulfate C
Ethyl Cellulose B Ferrous Sulfate, saturated C
Ethyl Chloride, dry B Fertilizer Solutions D
Ethyl Chloride, wet D Fish Oils B
Ethyl Chlorocarbonate D Flue Gases (carbon monoxide) C
Ethyl Chloroformate D Fluoboric Acid C
Ethyl Ether C Fluorine, anhydrous D
Ethyl Formate C Fluorobenzene D
Ethyl Hexyl Alcohol (ethylhexanol) A Fluoroboric Acid (fluoboric acid) D
Ethyl Mercaptan B Fluorocarbon Oil D
Ethyl Oxalate (diethyl oxalate) A Fluosilicic Acid D
Ethyl Pentachlorobenzene D Formaldehyde, 40% B
Ethyl Propionate A Formaldehyde, 100% A
Ethyl Silicate B Formamide A
Ethyl Sulfate A Formic Acid B
Ethylene (ethene) A Freon 11, MF, 112, BF D
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °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
Freon 12, 32, 114, 115 B Heptanal A
Freon 21, 31 B Heptane A
Freon 22 D Hexaldehyde (n-hexaldehyde) A
Freon 113, TF D Hexane A
Freon R-11 D Hexanol (hexyl alcohol) A
Freon, wet D Hexyl Alcohol (Hexanol) A
Fruit Juices A Hexylene Glycol A
Fuel Oils B Honey A
Furan (furfuran) A Hydraulic Oil, petroleum based A
Furan Resin A Hydraulic Oil, synthetic based A
Furfural (ant oil, C5H4O2) A Hydrazine (diamine) C
Gallic Acid D Hydrobromic Acid, 20% D
Gasoline, high-aromatic D Hydrobromic Acid, 100% D
Gasoline, aviation A Hydrochloric Acid, 20% D
Gasoline, leaded A Hydrochloric Acid, 37% D
Gasoline, motor A Hydrochloric Acid, 100% D
Gasoline, refined A Hydrochloric Acid, dry gas D
Gasoline, sour A Hydrocyanic Acid C
Gasoline, unleaded A Hydrofluoric Acid, 20% D
Gelatin A Hydrofluoric Acid, 50% D
Gluconic Acid B Hydrofluoric Acid, 75% D
Glucose A Hydrofluoric Acid, 100% D
Glue, PVA (polyvinyl acetate) B Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 20% D
Glycerin A Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 100% D
Glycol Amine Solutions (alkylamines) B Hydrogen Chloride Gas D
Glycol Amine Solutions (alkylamines) C Hydrogen Cyanide Gas D
Grape Juice B Hydrogen Fluoride D
Graphite B Hydrogen Gas A
Grease, ester base A Hydrogen Peroxide, 10% A
Grease, petroleum base A Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% A
Grease, silicone base A Hydrogen Peroxide, 50% A
Green Sulfate Liquor B Hydrogen Peroxide, 100% A
Halowax Oil D Hydrogen Sulfide, aqueous B
Heavy Water A Hydrogen Sulfide, dry C
Helium Gas B Hydrogen Sulfide, wet C
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °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
Hydroquinone B Lauryl Alcohol (dodecyl alcohol) A
Hypochlorous Acid D Lead Acetate D
Ink, printers C Lead Chloride D
Iodine A Lead Nitrate D
Iodine, in alcohol B Lead Sulfamate C
Idoform C Lead Sulfate D
Isoamyl Acetate A Lecithin B
Isoamyl Butyrate A Lemon Oil A
Isoamyl Chloride D Ligroin D
Isobutyl Acetate A Lime (CaO) A
Isobutyl Alcohol (isobutanol) B Lime Bleach D
Isobutyl Chloride D Lime Slurries B
Isobutyric Acid A Lime Sulfur D
Isododecane B Linoleic Acid A
Isooctane A Linseed Oil A
Isophorone (ketone) A Lithium Chloride D
Isopropyl Acetate D Lithium Hydroxide D
Isopropyl Alcohol (isopropanol) A Lubricants A
Isopropyl Chloride D Lye, (Ca(OH)2, calcium hydroxide) C
Isopropyl Ether A Lye (KOH, potassium hydroxide) D
Isotane D Lye (NaOH, sodium hydroxide) D
Jet Fuel (JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6, JPX) A Magnesium Bisulfate D
Kerosene A Magnesium Carbonate A
Ketchup (Catsup) D Magnesium Chloride D
Ketones B Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) C
Lacquer Solvents A Magnesium Nitrate B
Lacquer Thinners A Magnesium Oxide B
Lacquers A Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom salts) B
Lactic Acid, 5% aqueous C Maleic Acid B
Lactic Acid, concentrated C Maleic Anhydride A
Lactic Acid, dilute B Malic Acid (Apple Acid) C4H6O5 B
Lactose B Malt Beverages A
Lard A Manganese Carbonate B
Lard Oil B Manganese Sulfate B
Latex A Mash A
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °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
Meat Juices B Milk A
Mayonnaise A Mine Water A
Mercuric Chloride, dilute D Mineral Oils A
Mercuric Cyanide D Mineral Spirits A
Mercurous Nitrate D Mixed Acids, cold D
Mercury D Molasses, crude B
Mesityl Oxide A Molasses, edible A
Methane A Monochloro Difluoro Methane A
Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) A Monochloroacetic Acid D
Methyl Acetate A Monochlorobenzene D
Methyl Acetone A Monoethanol Amine B
Methyl Alcohol, 10% A Morphine B
Methyl Amine B Morpholine A
Methyl Amyl Acetate A Motor Oil A
Methyl Amyl Alcohol A Muriatic Acid (hydrochloric acid) D
Methyl Bromide D Mustard B
Methyl Butyl Ketone A Naphtha A
Methyl Butyrate A Naphthalene (tar camphor) B
Methyl Cellosolve B Naphthenic Acids B
Methyl Chloride D Natural Gas A
Methyl Cyanide (Acetonitrile) A Natural Gas, sour B
Methyl Dichloride D Neatsfoot Oil A
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK, Butanone) B Neosol B
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP) D Nickel Acetate D
Methyl Formate A Nickel Ammonium Sulfate D
Methyl Iodide D Nickel Chloride D
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) B Nickel Nitrate D
Methyl Isopropyl Ketone A Nickel Sulfate D
Methyl Methacrylate B Nicotinic Acid A
Methyl Propyl Salicylate A Nitrating Acid (<15% HNO3) D
Methyl Salicylate (Betula Oil) A Nitrating Acid (>15% H2SO4) D
Methylamine A Nitrating Acid (S1% Acid) D
Methylene Bromide D Nitrating Acid (S15% H2SO4) D
Methylene Chloride D Nitric Acid, 5-10% A
Methylphenyl Ether (Anisole) B Nitric Acid, 20% D
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °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
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Chemical Chemical
Nitric Acid, 50% D Oils: Mineral A
Nitric Acid, concentrated D Oils: Neatsfoot A
Nitrobenzene B Oils: Olive A
Nitroethane A Oils: Orange A
Nitrogen Gas A Oils: Palm B
Nitrogen Tetroxide (dinitrogen tetroxide) D Oils: Peanut A
Nitromethane A Oils: Peppermint D
Nitropropane A Oils: Pine A
Nitrous Acid D Oils: Rosin B
Nitrous Gases B Oils: Sesame Seed A
Nitrous Oxide B Oils: Silicone A
Octa Chlorotoluene A Oils: Soybean B
Octanoic Acid (caprylic acid) D Oils: Transformer A
Octyl Acetate A Oils: Tung (China Wood Oil) A
Oleic Acid B Oils: Turbine A
Oleum (fuming sulfuric acid) D Oils: Vegetable B
Oils: Aniline D Oleic Acid A
Oils: Animal A Olive Oil A
Oils: Banana (amyl acetate) B Orange Oil A
Oils: Castor A Oxalic Acid, cold A
Oils: Citric A Oxygen Gas A
Oils: Clove B Ozone, dry A
Oils: Coconut A Ozone, wet B
Oils: Cod Liver (fish oils) A Paint Thinner, Duco A
Oils: Corn B Palm Oil B
Oils: Cottonseed B Palmitic Acid B
Oils: Creosote B Paraffin A
Oils: Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50) A Paraformaldehyde A
Oils: Fish (cod liver oil) B Paraldehyde A
Oils: Fuel (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) C Peanut Oil A
Oils: Hydraulic Oil, petroleum A Pentachloroethane (pentalin) D
Oils: Hydraulic Oil, synthetic A Pentachlorophenol (PCP) A
Oils: Lard (animal oils) A Pentane (amyl hydride) C5H12 B
Oils: Lemon A Peppermint Oil D
Oils: Linseed A Peracetic Acid C
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °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
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Chemical Chemical
Perchloric Acid D Plating Solutions, Indium C
Perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene) C Plating Solutions, Iron C
Peroxyacetic Acid C Plating Solutions, Lead C
Petrolatum (petroleum jelly) B Plating Solutions, Nickel C
Petroleum D Plating Solutions, Silver C
Petroleum Ether B Plating Solutions, Tin C
Phenethyl Alcohol A Plating Solutions, Zinc C
Phenol, 10% A Polyvinyl Acetate B
Phenol (carbolic acid) A Polyvinyl Chloride B
Phenyl Hydrazine A Potash (potassium carbonate) D
Phenyl Sulfonic Acid B Potassium Acetate D
Phosphate Esters, 10% C Potassium Bicarbonate D
Phosphoric Acid, 20% D Potassium Bichromate B
Phosphoric Acid, >40% D Potassium Bisulfate A
Phosphoric Acid, crude C Potassium Bisulfite B
Phosphoric Acid, S40% C Potassium Bromide C
Phosphoric Acid Anhydride C Potassium Carbonate (potash) D
Phosphorus B Potassium Chlorate B
Phosphorus Oxychloride (phosphoryl chloride) B Potassium Chloride D
Phosphorus Trichloride (phosphorous trichloride) D Potassium Chromate B
Photographic Developer C Potassium Cyanide Solutions D
Phthalic Acid B Potassium Dichromate D
Phthalic Anhydride A Potassium Ferricyanide B
Picric Acid C Potassium Ferrocyanide B
Pine Oil A Potassium Hydroxide (caustic potash) D
Pineapple Juice A Potassium Hypochlorite D
Pinene (C10H16) A Potassium Iodide B
Plating Solutions, Antimony D Potassium Nitrate B
Plating Solutions, Arsenic C Potassium Nitrite B
Plating Solutions, Brass C Potassium Oxalate B
Plating Solutions, Bronze C Potassium Permanganate B
Plating Solutions, Cadmium C Potassium Phosphate, dibasic B
Plating Solutions, Chrome C Potassium Phosphate, monobasic D
Plating Solutions, Copper C Potassium Phosphate, tribasic D
Plating Solutions, Gold C Potassium Silicate B
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °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.

ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2019 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
 Aluminum Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 07-Jan-2018

Chemical Chemical
Potassium Sulfate C Salicylic Acid B
Potassium Sulfide D Salt Brine (NaCl saturated) C
Potassium Sulfite A Salt Water D
Propane, gas A Sauerkraut Brine A
Propane, liquefied A Sea Water B
Propanol (propyl alcohol) A Sesame Seed Oil A
Propionaldehyde (propanol) A Sewage D
Propionic Acid A Shellac, bleached A
Propyl Acetate A Shellac, orange A
Propyl Alcohol A Silicone A
Propyl Bromide B Silicone Oils B
Propyl Nitrate B Silver Bromide D
Propylene (C3H6, propene, methyl ethylene) A Silver Chloride D
Propylene Dichloride D Silver Cyanide D
Propylene Glycol C Silver Nitrate D
Propylene Oxide B Soap Solutions, stearates C
Pyridine (C5H5N) B Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) D
Pyrogallic Acid B Sodium Acetate C
Pyroligneous Acid B Sodium Aluminate B
Quench Oil A Sodium Benzoate A
Quinine Sulphate, dry D Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) D
Quinine Bisulphate, dry D Sodium Bichromate C
Quinine Sulphate, dry D Sodium Bisulfate, 10% D
Resorcin, Resorcinol (C6H6O2) A Sodium Bisulfite, 10% D
Road Tar A Sodium Borate (Borax) C
Roof Pitch A Sodium Bromide D
Rosin Emulsion A Sodium Carbonate D
Rosin Oil B Sodium Chlorate C
Rosin, paper mill A Sodium Chloride C
Rosins B Sodium Chromate B
Rubber Latex Emulsions C Sodium Citrate D
Rubber Solvents B Sodium Cyanide D
Rum C Sodium Ferrocyanide A
Sal Soda D Sodium Fluoride B
Salad Dressings B Sodium Hydrosulfite A
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °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.

ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2019 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
 Aluminum Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 07-Jan-2018

Chemical Chemical
Sodium Hydroxide, 20% D Sucrose Solutions (sugar) A
Sodium Hydroxide, 50% D Sugar Liquids A
Sodium Hydroxide, 80% D Sugar Syrups and Jam B
Sodium Hypochlorite, <20% D Sulfate Black Liquor D
Sodium Hypochlorite, 100% D Sulfate Green Liquor D
Sodium Hyposulfate D Sulfate White Liquor D
Sodium Hyposulfite D Sulfite Liquors D
Sodium Lactate D Sulfur Chloride D
Sodium Metaphosphate C Sulfur Dioxide B
Sodium Metasilicate D Sulfur Dioxide, dry B
Sodium Nitrate B Sulfur Dioxide, wet A
Sodium Nitrite A Sulfur Hexafluoride A
Sodium Perborate C Sulfur Trioxide, dry A
Sodium Peroxide C Sulfuric Acid, <10% D
Sodium Phosphate, dibasic D Sulfuric Acid, 10-75% D
Sodium Phosphate, monobasic D Sulfuric Acid, 75-100% D
Sodium Phosphate, tribasic D Sulfuric Acid, cold concentrated B
Sodium Polyphosphate D Sulfurous Acid B
Sodium Silicate (water glass) A Syrup A
Sodium Sulfate (salt cake, thenardite) A Tall Oil (liquid rosin, tallol) C
Sodium Sulfide D Tallow A
Sodium Sulfite C Tannic Acid (tannin) C
Sodium Tetraborate C Tanning Liquors A
Sodium Thiosulfate, hypo A Tanning Oils A
Sodium Triphosphate B Tar, bituminous A
Sorghum Molasses A Tartaric Acid B
Soy Sauce A Terpene Monocyclic A
Soybean Oil B Terpineol A
Stannic Chloride D Tetrachloroethane C
Stannous Fluoborate D Tetrachloroethylene D
Stannous Chloride D Tetraethyl Lead B
Starch A Tetrahydrofuran D
Stearic Acid B Tetralin A
Stoddard's Solvent A Tetraphosphoric Acid D
Styrene (vinyl benzene) C6H5CHCH2 A Thionyl Chloride D
Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °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.

ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2019 Industrial Specialties Mfg.
 Aluminum Chemical Compatibility Chart
ver 07-Jan-2018

Chemical Chemical
Tin Salts D Varnish A
Tin Tetrachloride D Vegetable Juices D
Titanium Tetrachloride D Vegetable Oils B
Toluene (toluol) A Vinegar D
Toluidine A Vinyl Acetate A
Tomato Juice A Vinyl Chloride (chloroethylene) D
Tomato Pulp and Juice B Vinylidene Chloride A
Transformer Oils A Water, acid mine D
Transmission Fluid, type A A Water, deionized A
Triacetin B Water, distilled A
Tributyl Phosphate A Water, fresh B
Trichloroacetic Acid D Water, salt B
Trichlorobenzenes D Waxes A
Trichloroethane D Weed Killers D
Trichloroethylene (ethylene trichloride) D Whey B
Trichloromonofluoroethane (Freon 17) A Whiskeys C
Trichloropropane D White Liquor (Pulp Mill) B
Trichlorotrifluoroethane (Freon 113) A Wines C
Tricresyl Phosphate D Wood Oil A
Triethanolamine (Triethanol Amine) B Wort, distillery A
Triethyl Phosphate A Xylene (xylol, dimethylbenzene) A
Trimethylene Glycol A Xylidines (xylidin) B
Trisodium Phosphate D Zinc Acetate C
Tung Oil (China Wood Oil) A Zinc Bromide D
Turpentine (C10H16) A Zinc Carbonate B
Urea (carbamide) B Zinc Chloride D
Uric Acid D Zine Hydrosulfite D
Urine B Zinc Sulfate D
Valeric Acid A

Key to General Chemical Resistance [all data based on 72 ° (22 °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.

ISM and IS MED Specialties
4091 S. Eliot St., Englewood, CO 80110-4396
Phone 303-781-8486 I Fax 303-761-7939
industrialspec.com ismedspec.com
© Copyright 2019 Industrial Specialties Mfg.