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316 Stainless
A
B D B B A A A B B B D A A C C A
304 Stainless
A
D D B B A A A A B B D B A C C A
Aluminum
B
C C D C D D B A A B D C A D D A
Brass
D
N/A
D D D B
N/A N/A
D
N/A
D
N/A
D D D D
N/A
Cast Iron
D
D D D D B A A B B D D D D D
N/A
D
Nylon
B
B B A A B
N/A
A A D D D A A D C A
PVC
A
B B A A A A C A A D A B A D A A
PVC Coated
A
B B A A A A C A A D A B A D A A
Kynar
®
A
A B A A A
N/A
A A A A A A A A B A
Polycarbonate
B
A A D A A
N/A
B
N/A
A A B A
N/A
C
N/A N/A
Chemical Resistance
Performance Rating
A
Best
B
Better
C
Good
D
Poor
Phosphoric Acid (Crude)
Phosphoric Acid (>40%)
Sodium Hydroxide (50%)
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Carbonate
Sodium Metasilicate
Diethylene Glycol
Sodium Silicate
Hydrogen Peroxide (30%)
Acetic Acid (20%)
Sulfuric Acid (10-75%)
Citric Acid
Fruit Juice
Chlorine, Anhydrouse Liquid
Chlorine Water
CLOROX
®
Bleach
Overall Chemical Resistance
The information in this chart has been supplied to Thomas & Betts by other reputable sources and is to be used ONLY as a guide in selecting equipment for
appropriate chemical compatibility. Thomas & Betts does not warrant that the information in this chart is accurate or complete or that any material is suitable
for any purpose. Before permanent installation, test the equipment with the chemicals and under the specific conditions of your application. Ratings of chemical
behavior listed in this chart apply at a 48-hour exposure period. Thomas & Betts has no knowledge of possible effects beyond this period.
Harsh Chemicals Used
