Chemical Resistance Table
The table below is based on information gained from material suppliers and published information. Chemical resistance of materials may vary according to the concentration of chemicals used, the presence of other chemicals and other factors such as temperature.
The following information is a general guide only. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the suitability of the product for the application. ACO can supply material samples for testing chemical resistance.
 | No effect – excellent |
 | Minor effect – good |
 | Moderate effect – fair |
 | Severe effect – not recommended |
 | No data available |
| Chemical | Grade 304 Stainless Steel | Cast Iron | Nitrile Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetate solvent | | | |
| Acetic Acid | | | |
| Acetone | | | |
| Alcohol (Amyl/Butyl) | | | |
| Alcohol (Methyl) | | | |
| Aluminium Chloride | | | |
| Aluminium Fluoride | |  | |
| Aluminium Hydroxide | | | |
| Ammonia, Liquids | | | |
| Ammonia, Nitrate | | | |
| Ammonium Carbonate | | | |
| Ammonium Hydroxide | | | |
| Ammonium Nitrate | | | |
| Ammonium Sulphate | | | |
| Amyl Alcohol | | | |
| Antifreeze | | | |
| Asphalt | | | |
| Aviation Fuel (JP#, JP4, JP5) | | | |
| Barium Carbonate | | | |
| Barium Hydroxide | | | |
| Beer | | | |
| Benzene | | | |
| Benzoic Acid | | | |
| Benzol | | | |
| Boric Acid | | | |
| Butter | | | |
| Buttermilk | | | |
| Butyl Acetate | | | |
| Calcium Chloride | | | |
| Calcium Hydroxide | | | |
| Cane Juice | | | |
| Carbon Dioxide (wet) | | | |
| Carbonated Water | | | |
| Chlorine (Dry) | | | |
| Chlorine Water | | | |
| Chocolate Syrup | | | |
| Cider | | | |
| Citric Acid | | | |
| Coffee | | | |
| Cream | | | |
| Detergents | | | |
| Diesel Fuel | | | |
| Dyes | | | |
| Fatty Acids | | | |
| Formic Acid | | | |
| Fruit Juice | | | |
| Fuel Oils | | | |
| Grape Juice | | | |
| Grease | | | |
| Honey | | | |
| Hydraulic Oils (Petroleum) | | | |
| Hydrofluoric Acid (100%) | | | |
| Hydrogen Peroxide | | | |
| Hydrogen Sulfide, Aqueous Solution | | | |
| Ink | | | |
| Lacquers | | | |
| Lacquer Thinners | | | |
| Lactic Acid | | | |
| Lard | | | |
| Lubricants | | | |
| Mash | | | |
| Mayonnaise | | | |
| Methyl Acetone | | | |
| Milk | | | |
| Mustard | | | |
| Oils: Analine | | | |
| Caster | | | |
| Citric | | | |
| Coconut | | | |
| Corn | | | |
| Fuel (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) | | | |
| Lemon | | | |
| Mineral | | | |
| Olive | | | |
| Oxalic Acid (Cold) | | | |
| Paraffin | | | |
| Phosphoric Acid (Crude) | | | |
| Petroleum | | | |
| Potassium Bromide | | | |
| Potassium Carbonate | | | |
| Potassium Chloride | | | |
| Potassium Nitrate | | | |
| Rust Inhibitors | | | |
| Salad Dressing | | | |
| Sea Water | | | |
| Silicone | | | |
| Soap Solutions | | | |
| Sodium Hydroxide/Caustic Soda (20%) | | | |
| Sodium Hydroxide/Caustic Soda (50%) | | | |
| Sodium Hydroxide/Caustic Soda (80%) | | | |
| Sodium Hypochlorite (to 20%) | | | |
| Sodium Peroxide | | | |
| Soy Sauce | | | |
| Starch | | | |
| Styrene | | | |
| Sugar (Liquids) | | | |
| Sulphur Dioxide | | | |
| Sulphuric Acid (to 10%) | | | |
| Sulphuric Acid (10-75%) | | | |
| Sulphuric Acid (75-100%) | | | |
| Syrup | | | |
| Tomato Juice | | | |
| Vegetable Juice | | | |
| Vinegar | | | |
| Varnish | | | |
| Water Distilled, Lab Grade 7 | | | |
| Water (Fresh) | | | |
| Water (Salt) | | | |
| Weed Killers | | | |
| Xylene | | | |
