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) B-GoodCarbon Tetrachloride (Wet)

3 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. Before permanent installation, test theequipment with the chemicals and under the specific conditions of your application.

4 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) D-Severe EffectSulfuric Acid (<10%)

6 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) A-ExcellentXylene B-GoodZinc Chloride B-GoodZinc Hydrosulfite A-ExcellentZinc Sulfate B-Good0601_0012_ConversionChart 1/18/06 12.

7 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) C-FairNitrating Acid (>15% H2SO4) C-FairNitric Acid (20%)

8 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-Severe EffectCopper Cyanide B-GoodCopper Fluoborate D-Severe EffectCopper Nitrate A-ExcellentCopper Sulfate >5% B-GoodCopper Sulfate 5% B-GoodCream A-ExcellentCresols A-ExcellentCresylic Acid A-ExcellentCupric Acid D-Severe EffectCyanic Acid A-ExcellentCyclohexane A-ExcellentCyclohexanone A-ExcellentDetergents A-ExcellentDiacetone Alcohol B-GoodDichloroethane B-GoodDiesel Fuel A-ExcellentDiethyl Ether B-GoodDiethylamine A-ExcellentDiethylene Glycol A-ExcellentDimethyl Aniline B-GoodDimethyl Formamide A-ExcellentDiphenyl B-GoodDiphenyl Oxide B-GoodDyes A-ExcellentEpsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate) A-ExcellentEthane A-ExcellentEthanol A-Exc