304 Stainless Steel Corrosion Compatibility Chart

1 304 Stainless Steel Corrosion Compatibility ChartChemicalCompatibilityAcetaldehyde A-ExcellentAcetamide B-GoodAcetate Solvent A-ExcellentAcetic Acid D-Severe EffectAcetic Acid 20% B-GoodAcetic Acid 80% D-Severe EffectAcetic Acid, Glacial C-FairAcetic Anhydride B-GoodAcetone A-ExcellentAcetyl Chloride (Dry) A-ExcellentAcetylene A-ExcellentAcrylonitrile A-ExcellentAdipic Acid A-ExcellentAlcohols: Amyl A-ExcellentAlcohols: Benzyl B-GoodAlcohols: Butyl A-ExcellentAlcohols: Diacetone A-ExcellentAlcohols: Ethyl A-ExcellentAlcohols: Hexyl A-ExcellentAlcohols: Isobutyl A-ExcellentAlcohols: Isopropyl B-GoodAlcohols: Methyl A-ExcellentAlcohols: Octyl A-ExcellentAlcohols: Propyl A-ExcellentAluminum Chloride B-GoodAluminum Chloride 20% D-Severe EffectAluminum Fluoride D-Severe EffectAluminum Hydroxide A-ExcellentAluminum Nitrate A-ExcellentAluminum Potassium Sulfate 10% A-ExcellentAluminum Potassium Sulfate 100% D-Severe EffectAluminum Sulfate B-GoodAmines A-ExcellentAmmonia 10% A-ExcellentAmmonia Nitrate A-ExcellentAmmonia, Anhydrous A-ExcellentAmmonia, Liquid B-GoodAmmonium Acetate B-GoodAmmonium Bifluoride D-Severe EffectAmmonium Carbonate B-GoodAmmonium Chloride C-FairAmmonium Hydroxide A-ExcellentAmmonium Nitrate A-ExcellentAmmonium Oxalate A-ExcellentAmmonium Persulfate A-ExcellentAmmonium Phosphate, Dibasic B-GoodAmmonium Phosphate, Monobasic B-GoodAmmonium Phosphate.

2 Tribasic B-GoodAmmonium Sulfate B-GoodAmmonium Sulfite B-GoodAmyl Acetate A-ExcellentAmyl Alcohol A-ExcellentAmyl Chloride A-ExcellentAniline A-ExcellentAniline Hydrochloride D-Severe EffectAntimony Trichloride D-Severe EffectAqua Regia (80% HCl, 20% HNO3) D-Severe EffectArochlor 1248 B-GoodArsenic Acid A-ExcellentAsphalt B-GoodBarium Carbonate B-GoodBarium Chloride A-ExcellentChemicalCompatibilityBarium Cyanide A-ExcellentBarium Hydroxide B-GoodBarium Nitrate B-GoodBarium Sulfate B-GoodBarium Sulfide B-GoodBeer A-ExcellentBeet Sugar Liquids A-ExcellentBenzaldehyde B-GoodBenzene B-GoodBenzene Sulfonic Acid B-GoodBenzoic Acid B-GoodBenzol A-ExcellentBenzonitrile D-Severe EffectBenzyl Chloride C-FairBorax (Sodium Borate) A-ExcellentBoric Acid B-GoodBromine D-Severe EffectButadiene A-ExcellentButane A-ExcellentButanol (Butyl Alcohol) A-ExcellentButter C-FairButtermilk A-ExcellentButyl Phthalate B-GoodButylacetate B-GoodButylene A-ExcellentButyric Acid B-GoodCalcium Bisulfide B-GoodCalcium Bisulfite B-GoodCalcium Carbonate A-ExcellentCalcium Chloride C-FairCalcium Hydroxide B-GoodCalcium Hypochlorite C-FairCalcium Nitrate C-FairCalcium Oxide A-ExcellentCalcium Sulfate B-GoodCalgon A-ExcellentCane Juice A-ExcellentCarbolic Acid (Phenol) B-GoodCarbon Bisulfide A-ExcellentCarbon Dioxide (Dry) A-ExcellentCarbon Dioxide (Wet) A-ExcellentCarbon Disulfide A-ExcellentCarbon Monoxide A-ExcellentCarbon Tetrachloride B-GoodCarbon Tetrachloride (Dry)

3 B-GoodCarbon Tetrachloride (Wet) A-ExcellentCarbonated Water A-ExcellentCarbonic Acid A-ExcellentCatsup A-ExcellentChloric Acid D-Severe EffectChlorine (Dry) A-ExcellentChlorine Water C-FairChlorine, Anhydrous Liquid C-FairChloroacetic Acid B-GoodChlorobenzene (Mono) A-ExcellentChloroform A-ExcellentChlorosulfonic Acid D-Severe EffectChocolate Syrup A-ExcellentChromic Acid 10% B-GoodChromic Acid 30% B-GoodChromic Acid 5% B-GoodChromic Acid 50% StatesTel: : : : Technical ServicesTel: 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 compat-ibility. Thomas & Betts does not warrant that the information in this Chart is accurate or complete or that any material is suitable for any purpose.

4 Before permanent installation, test theequipment with the chemicals and under the specific conditions of your application. Ratings of chemical behavior listed in this Chart apply at a 48-hr exposure period. Thomas & Betts hasno knowledge of possible effects beyond this Stainless Steel Corrosion Compatibility StatesTel: : : : Technical ServicesTel: ask your Thomas & Betts sales representative for a complete catalogof quality Thomas & Betts electrical products or visit us at customer service, call 1-800-816-7809. For technical questions, call 1-888-862-3289. 2006 Thomas & Betts Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the 01/06 GM-1068 Thomas & Betts CorporationElectrical Division8155 T&B BoulevardMemphis, TN 38125901-252-5000 Thomas & Betts Thomas AvenueIberville, Qu bec J2X 2M9450-347-5318 ChemicalCompatibilityPotassium Sulfide B-GoodPropane (Liquefied) A-ExcellentPropylene B-GoodPropylene Glycol B-GoodPyridine A-ExcellentPyrogallic Acid B-GoodRosins A-ExcellentRum A-ExcellentRust Inhibitors A-ExcellentSalad Dressings A-ExcellentSalicylic Acid B-GoodSalt Brine (NaCl Saturated) B-GoodSea Water C-FairShellac (Bleached) A-ExcellentShellac (Orange) A-ExcellentSilicone A-ExcellentSilver Bromide D-Severe EffectSilver Nitrate B-GoodSoap Solutions A-ExcellentSoda Ash (see Sodium Carbonate)

5 A-ExcellentSodium Acetate B-GoodSodium Aluminate A-ExcellentSodium Bicarbonate A-ExcellentSodium Bisulfate D-Severe EffectSodium Bisulfite B-GoodSodium Borate (Borax) B-GoodSodium Bromide C-FairSodium Carbonate A-ExcellentSodium Chlorate A-ExcellentSodium Chloride B-GoodSodium Chromate B-GoodSodium Cyanide A-ExcellentSodium Ferrocyanide B-GoodSodium Fluoride D-Severe EffectSodium Hydroxide (20%) B-GoodSodium Hydroxide (50%) B-GoodSodium Hydroxide (80%) C-FairSodium Hypochlorite (<20%) C-FairSodium Hypochlorite (100%) D-Severe EffectSodium Hyposulfate A-ExcellentSodium Metaphosphate A-ExcellentSodium Metasilicate A-ExcellentSodium Nitrate B-GoodSodium Perborate B-GoodSodium Peroxide A-ExcellentSodium Polyphosphate B-GoodSodium Silicate A-ExcellentSodium Sulfate B-GoodSodium Sulfide B-GoodSodium Sulfite B-GoodSodium Tetraborate A-ExcellentSodium Thiosulfate (Hypo) A-ExcellentSorghum A-ExcellentSoy Sauce A-ExcellentStannic Chloride D-Severe EffectStannous Chloride C-FairChemicalCompatibilityStarch A-ExcellentStearic Acid B-GoodStoddard Solvent A-ExcellentStyrene A-ExcellentSugar (Liquids) A-ExcellentSulfate (Liquors) B-GoodSulfur Chloride D-Severe EffectSulfur Dioxide D-Severe EffectSulfur Dioxide (Dry) D-Severe EffectSulfur Trioxide A-ExcellentSulfur Trioxide (Dry)

6 D-Severe EffectSulfuric Acid (<10%) D-Severe EffectSulfuric Acid (10 75%) D-Severe EffectSulfuric Acid (75 100%) C-FairSulfuric Acid (Cold Concentrated) C-FairSulfuric Acid (Hot Concentrated) D-Severe EffectSulfurous Acid B-GoodTallow A-ExcellentTannic Acid B-GoodTanning Liquors A-ExcellentTartaric Acid C-FairTetrachloroethane B-GoodTetrahydrofuran A-ExcellentToluene (Toluol) A-ExcellentTomato Juice A-ExcellentTrichloroacetic Acid D-Severe EffectTrichloroethane B-GoodTrichloroethylene B-GoodTrichloropropane A-ExcellentTricresylphosphate B-GoodTriethylamine A-ExcellentTrisodium Phosphate B-GoodTurpentine A-ExcellentUrea B-GoodUric Acid B-GoodUrine A-ExcellentVarnish A-ExcellentVegetable Juice A-ExcellentVinegar A-ExcellentVinyl Acetate B-GoodVinyl Chloride B-GoodWater, Acid, Mine B-GoodWater, Deionized A-ExcellentWater, Distilled A-ExcellentWater, Fresh A-ExcellentWater, Salt B-GoodWeed Killers A-ExcellentWhey A-ExcellentWhiskey & Wines A-ExcellentWhite Liquor (Pulp Mill) A-ExcellentWhite Water (Paper Mill)

7 A-ExcellentXylene B-GoodZinc Chloride B-GoodZinc Hydrosulfite A-ExcellentZinc Sulfate B-Good0601_0012_ConversionChart 1/18/06 12:15 PM Page 4 ChemicalCompatibilityMaleic Acid A-ExcellentMaleic Anhydride A-ExcellentMalic Acid A-ExcellentManganese Sulfate B-GoodMash A-ExcellentMayonnaise C-FairMercuric Chloride (Dilute) D-Severe EffectMercuric Cyanide C-FairMercurous Nitrate A-ExcellentMercury A-ExcellentMethane A-ExcellentMethanol (Methyl Alcohol) A-ExcellentMethyl Acetate A-ExcellentMethyl Acetone A-ExcellentMethyl Acrylate A-ExcellentMethyl Alcohol 10% A-ExcellentMethyl Bromide A-ExcellentMethyl Butyl Ketone A-ExcellentMethyl Cellosolve B-GoodMethyl Chloride A-ExcellentMethyl Ethyl Ketone A-ExcellentMethyl Isobutyl Ketone B-GoodMethyl Isopropyl Ketone A-ExcellentMethyl Methacrylate B-GoodMethylamine A-ExcellentMethylene Chloride B-GoodMilk A-ExcellentMineral Spirits A-ExcellentMolasses A-ExcellentMonochloroacetic Acid A-ExcellentMonoethanolamine A-ExcellentMotor Oil A-ExcellentMustard A-ExcellentNaphtha A-ExcellentNaphthalene A-ExcellentNatural Gas A-ExcellentNickel Chloride D-Severe EffectNickel Nitrate B-GoodNickel Sulfate B-GoodNitrating Acid (<15% HNO3)

8 C-FairNitrating Acid (>15% H2SO4) C-FairNitric Acid (20%) A-ExcellentNitric Acid (50%) A-ExcellentNitric Acid (5 10%) A-ExcellentNitric Acid (Concentrated) A-ExcellentNitrobenzene B-GoodNitromethane A-ExcellentNitrous Acid B-GoodNitrous Oxide B-GoodOils: Aniline A-ExcellentOils: Castor A-ExcellentOils: Cinnamon A-ExcellentOils: Citric A-ExcellentOils: Clove A-ExcellentOils: Coconut A-ExcellentOils: Cod Liver A-ExcellentOils: Corn A-ExcellentOils: Cottonseed A-ExcellentOils: Creosote B-GoodOils: Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50) A-ExcellentOils: Fuel (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) A-ExcellentOils: Ginger D-Severe EffectOils: Hydraulic Oil (Petro) A-ExcellentOils: Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) A-ExcellentOils: Lemon A-ExcellentOils: Linseed A-ExcellentOils: Mineral A-ExcellentOils: Olive A-ExcellentChemicalCompatibilityOils: Orange A-ExcellentOils: Palm A-ExcellentOils: Peanut A-ExcellentOils: Peppermint A-ExcellentOils: Pine A-ExcellentOils: Rapeseed A-ExcellentOils: Rosin A-ExcellentOils: Sesame Seed A-ExcellentOils: Silicone A-ExcellentOils: Soybean A-ExcellentOils: Sperm (Whale) A-ExcellentOils: Tanning A-ExcellentOils: Transformer A-ExcellentOils.

9 Turbine A-ExcellentOleic Acid A-ExcellentOleum (100%) A-ExcellentOleum (25%) B-GoodOxalic Acid (Cold) B-GoodOzone B-GoodPalmitic Acid B-GoodParaffin A-ExcellentPentane C-FairPerchloric Acid C-FairPerchloroethylene B-GoodPetrolatum A-ExcellentPetroleum A-ExcellentPhenol (10%) B-GoodPhenol (Carbolic Acid) B-GoodPhosphoric Acid (>40%) D-Severe EffectPhosphoric Acid (Crude) D-Severe EffectPhosphorus A-ExcellentPhosphorus Trichloride A-ExcellentPhotographic Developer A-ExcellentPhotographic Solutions D-Severe EffectPhthalic Acid B-GoodPhthalic Anhydride A-ExcellentPicric Acid B-GoodPlating Solutions, Antimony Plating 130 F A-ExcellentPlating Solutions, Arsenic Plating 110 F A-ExcellentPlating Solutions, Brass Plating: A-ExcellentRegular Brass Bath 100 FPlating Solutions, Bronze Plating:Cu-Cd Bronze Bath A-ExcellentPlating Solutions, Bronze Plating: A-ExcellentCu-Sn Bronze Bath 160 FPlating Solutions, Bronze Plating:Cu-Zn Bronze Bath 100 F A-ExcellentPlating Solutions, Cadmium Plating: A-ExcellentFluoborate Bath 100 FPlating Solutions, Copper Plating (Acid).

10 Copper Fluoborate Bath 120 F A-ExcellentPotash (Potassium Carbonate) B-GoodPotassium Bicarbonate B-GoodPotassium Bromide B-GoodPotassium Chlorate B-GoodPotassium Chloride B-GoodPotassium Chromate B-GoodPotassium Cyanide Solutions B-GoodPotassium Dichromate B-GoodPotassium Ferricyanide B-GoodPotassium Ferrocyanide B-GoodPotassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) B-GoodPotassium Hypochlorite C-FairPotassium Iodide A-ExcellentPotassium Nitrate B-GoodPotassium Oxalate B-GoodPotassium Permanganate B-GoodPotassium Sulfate B-Good304 Stainless Steel Corrosion Compatibility StatesTel: : : : Technical ServicesTel: A-ExcellentCitric Acid B-GoodCitric Oils A-ExcellentClorox (Bleach) A-ExcellentCoffee A-ExcellentCopper Chloride D-Sever