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Material Ratings and Definitions


INTRODUCTION
This Chemical Resistance Guide has been compiled to assist the piping system designer in selecting chemical-resistant materials. The information given is intended as a guide only. Many conditions can affect the material choices. Careful consideration must be given to temperature, pressure and chemical concentrations before a nal material can be selected. The physical characteristics of thermoplastics and elastomers are more sensitive to temperature than metals. For this reason, a rating chart has been developed for each. mercial sanitary systems. The residential DWV system can be exposed in service to a wide temperature span. ABS-DWV has proven satisfactory for use from -40F to 180F. These temperature variations can occur due to ambient temperature or the discharge of hot liquids into the system. ABS-DWV is very resistant to a wide variety of materials ranging from sewage to commercial household chemical formulations. ABS-DWV is joined by solvent cementing or threading and can easily be connected to steel, copper, or cast iron through the use of transition ttings. CPVC Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Class 23447 conforming to ASTM D1784, has physical properties at 73F similar to those of PVC, and its chemical resistance is similar to or generally better than that of PVC. CPVC, with a design stress of 2000 psi and maximum service temperature of 210F, has proven to be an excellent material for hot corrosive liquids, hot or cold water distribution, and similar applications above the temperature range of PVC. CPVC is joined by solvent cementing, threading or anging. PP (Polypropylene) Polypropylene is a polyolen, which is lightweight and generally high in chemical resistance. Although polypropylene is slightly lower in physical properties compared to PVC, it is chemically resistant to organic solvents as well as acids and alkalies. Generally, polypropylene should not be used in contact with strong oxidizing acids, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and aromatics. With a design stress of 1000 psi at 73 F, polypropylene has gained wide acceptance where its resistance to sulfur-bearing compounds is particularly useful in salt water disposal lines, crude oil piping, and low pressure gas gathering systems. Polypropylene has also proved to be an excellent material for laboratory and industrial drainage where mixtures of acids, bases, and solvents are involved. Polypropylene is joined by the heat fusion process, threading or anging. At 180F, or when threaded, PP should be used for drainage only at a pressure not exceeding 20 psi. PVC Polyvinyl Chloride Class 12454 conforming to ASTM D1784. PVC is the most frequently specied of all thermoplastic materials. It has been used successfully for over 40 years in such areas as chemical processing, industrial plating, chilled water distribution, deionized water lines, chemical drainage, and irrigation systems. PVC is characterized by high physical properties and resistance to corrosion and chemical attack by acids, alkalies, salt solutions, and many other chemicals. It is attacked, however, by polar solvents such as ketones, some chlorinated hydrocarbons and aromatics. The maximum service temperature of PVC is 140F. With a design stress of 2000 psi, PVC has the highest long-term hydrostatic strength at 73F of any of the major thermoplastics being used for piping systems. PVC is joined by solvent cementing, threading, or anging. PVDF Polyvinylidene Fluoride is a strong, tough and abrasionresistant uorocarbon material. It resists distortion and retains most of its strength to 280F. It is chemically resistant to most acids, bases, and organic solvents and is ideally suited for handling wet or dry chlorine, bromine and other halogens. No other

MATERIAL RATINGS FOR THERMOPLASTICS & ELASTOMERS


Temp. in F = A rating, maximum temperature which is recommended, resistant under normal conditions = Not recommended = No data available

B to Temp. in F = Conditional resistance, consult factory C Blank

MATERIAL RATINGS FOR METALS


A B C Blank = Recommended, resistant under normal conditions = Conditional, consult factory = Not recommended = No data available

Temperature maximums for thermoplastics, elastomers and metals should always fall within published temp/pressure ratings for individual valves. THERMOPLASTICS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR COMPRESSED AIR OR GAS SERVICE.* This guide considers the resistance of the total valve assembly as well as the resistance of individual trim and tting materials. The rating assigned to the valve body plus trim combinations is always that of the least resistant part. In the cases where the valve body is the least resistant, there may be conditions under which the rate of corrosion is slow enough and the mass of the body large enough to be usable for a period of time. Such use should always be determined by test before installation of the component in a piping system. In the selection of a buttery valve for use with a particular chemical, the liner, disc, and stem must be resistant. All three materials should carry a rating of A. The body of a properly functioning buttery valve is isolated from the chemicals being handled and need not carry the same rating.

THERMOPLASTICS & ELASTOMERS


ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Class 32222 conforming to ASTM D3965 is a time-proven material. The smooth inner surface and superior resistance to deposit formation makes ABS drain, waste, and vent material ideal for residential and com-

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Material Definitions
solid thermoplastic piping components can approach the combination of strength, chemical resistance and working temperatures of PVDF. PVDF is joined by the heat fusion process, threading or anging. EPDM EPDM is a terpolymer elastomer made from ethylenepropylene diene monomer. EPDM has good abrasion and tear resistance and offers excellent chemical resistance to a variety of acids and alkalines. It is susceptible to attack by oils and is not recommended for applications involving petroleum oils, strong acids, or strong alkalines. It has good ozone resistance. It is fairly good with ketones and alcohols and has an excellent temperature range from -20F to 250F. POLYCHLOROPRENE (CR) Polychloroprenes were one of the rst synthetic rubbers developed. Polychloroprene is an allpurpose polymer with many desirable characteristics and features high resiliency with low compression set, ame resistance, and is animal and vegetable oil resistant. Polychloroprene is principally recommended for food and beverage service. Generally, polychloroprene is not affected by moderate chemicals, fats, greases, and many oils and solvents. Polychloroprene is attacked by strong oxidizing acids, most chlorinated solvents, esters, ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons, and hydraulic uids. Polychloroprene has a moderate temperature range of -20F to 160F. NITRILE (NBR) BUNA-N is a general purpose oil-resistant polymer known as nitrile rubber. Nitrile is a copolymer of butadiene and acrylonitrile and has a moderate temperature range of 20F to 180F. Nitrile has good solvent, oil, water, and hydraulic uid resistance. It displays good compression set, abrasion resistance and tensile strength. Nitrile should not be used in highly polar solvents such as acetone and methyl ethyl ketone, nor should it be used in chlorinated hydrocarbons, ozone or nitro hydrocarbons. FLUOROCARBON (FKM) Fluorocarbon elastomers are inherently compatible with a broad spectrum of chemicals. Because of this extensive chemical compatibility, which spans considerable concentration and temperature ranges, uorocarbon elastomers have gained wide acceptance as a material of construction for buttery valve o-rings and seats. Fluorocarbon elastomers can be used in most applications involving mineral acids, salt solutions, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and petroleum oils. They are particularly good in hydrocarbon service. Fluorocarbon elastomers have one of the broadest temperature ranges of any of the elastomers, -20F to 300F; however, they are not suited for steam service. PTFE Polytetrauoroethylene has outstanding resistance to chemical attack by most chemicals and solvents. PTFE has a temperature rating of -20F to 400F in valve applications. PTFE, a self-lubricating compound, is used as a seat material in ball valves. GRAPHITE Graphite is the packing and seal material of choice for most re-rated products, primarily because of its high temperature rating of approximately 2000F. Graphite has excellent chemical resistance, can retain compressibility at all temperatures and has a low coefcient of friction. Graphite is not recommended for use in strong oxidizing atmospheres.

METALS USED IN VALVES & FITTINGS


COPPER Among the most important properties of wrot copper materials are their thermal and electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and ductility. Wrot copper performs well in high temperature applications and is easily joined by soldering or brazing. Wrot copper is exclusively used for ttings. BRONZE One of the rst alloys developed in the bronze age is generally accepted as the industry standard for pressure-rated bronze valves and ttings. Bronze has a higher strength than pure copper, is easily cast, has improved machinability, and is very easily joined by soldering or brazing. Bronze is very resistant to pitting corrosion, with general resistance to most chemicals less than that of pure copper. SILICONE BRONZE Silicone bronze has the ductility of copper but much more strength. The corrosion resistance of silicon bronze is equal to or greater than that of copper. Commonly used as stem material in pressure-rated valves, silicon bronze has greater resistance to stress corrosion cracking than common brasses. ALUMINUM BRONZE The most widely accepted disc material used in buttery valves, aluminum bronze is heat treatable and has the strength of steel. Formation of an aluminum oxide layer on exposed surfaces makes this metal very corrosion resistant. Not recommended for high pH wet systems. BRASS Generally, brass has good corrosion resistance. Susceptible to de-zincication in specic applications; excellent machinability. Primary uses for wrot brass are for ball valve stems and balls, and iron valve stems. A forging grade of brass is used in ball valve bodies and end pieces. GRAY IRON An alloy of iron, carbon and silicon, gray iron is easily cast, and has good pressure tightness in the as-cast condition. Gray iron has excellent dampening properties and is easily machined. It is standard material for bodies and bonnets of Class 125 and 250 iron body valves. Gray iron has corrosion resistance that is better than steel in certain environments. DUCTILE IRON Ductile iron has composition similar to gray iron. Special treatment modies metallurgical structure, which yields higher mechanical properties; some grades are heat-treated to improve ductility. Ductile iron has the strength properties of steel using similar casting techniques to that of gray iron. CARBON STEEL Carbon steel has very good mechanical properties and is resistant to stress corrosion and suldes. Carbon steel has high and low temperature strength, is very tough and has excellent fatigue strength. Mainly used in gate, globe, and check valves for applications up to 850F, and in one-, two-, and three-piece ball valves.

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3% NICKEL IRON 3% Nickel iron has improved corrosion resistance over gray and ductile iron. Higher temperature corrosion resistance and mechanical properties. Very resistant to oxidizing atmospheres. NICKEL-PLATED DUCTILE IRON Nickel coatings have received wide acceptance for use in chemical processing. These coatings have very high tensile strength, 50 to 225 ksi. To some extent, the hardness of a material is indicative of its resistance to abrasion and wear characteristics. Nickel plating is widely specied as a disc coating for buttery valves. 400 SERIES STAINLESS STEEL An alloy of iron, carbon, and chromium, 400 series stainless steel is normally magnetic due to its martensitic structure and iron content. It is resistant to high temperature oxidation and has improved physical and mechanical properties over carbon steel. Most 400 series stainless steels are heat-treatable. The most common applications in valves are for stem material in buttery valves and backseat bushings and wedges in cast steel valves. 316 STAINLESS STEEL An alloy of iron, carbon, nickel, and chromium, 316 stainless steel is nonmagnetic with more ductility than 400SS. Austinetic in structure, 316 stainless steel has very good corrosion resistance to a wide range of environments, is not susceptible to stress corrosion cracking and is not affected by heat treatment. Most common uses in valves are stem, body and ball materials. 630 STAINLESS STEEL 630 stainless steel is a martensitic precipitation/age hardening stainless steel, offering high strength and hardness. 630 SS withstands corrosive attack better than any of the 400 series stainless steels, and in most conditions its corrosion resistance closely approaches that of 300 series stainless steel. 630 SS is primarily used as a stem material for buttery and ball valves.

MATERIAL DESIGNATIONS & ASTM STANDARDS FOR LISTED VALVE METALS


Copper Bronze ASTM B75 Wrot & ASTM B88 ASTM B61 Cast ASTM B62 Cast ASTM B584, Alloy 844 ASTM B98 Alloy B ASTM B371 Wrot ASTM B148 Cast ASTM B150 Rod ASTM B16 Wrot ASTM B124 Forged ASTM A126 Class B ASTM A395 Heat Treated ASTM A536 As Cast 316 Stainless Steel 630 Stainless Steel Carbon Steel ASTM A216-Grade WCB Cast ASTM A105 Forged ASTM A352-Grade LCB Cast ASTM A126-Class B Modied ASTM B320 Plating ASTM B582 Type 416 Wrot ASTM A217-Grade CA-15 ASTM A276 Type 410 Wrot ASTM A276 Type 316 ASTM A351-Grade CF-8M ASTM A564 Type 630

3% Ni-Iron Ni-Plated Ductile Iron 400 Series Stainless Steel

Silicon Bronze Aluminum Bronze Brass Gray Iron Ductile Iron

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Chemical Resistance Guide for Valves and Fittings


CHEMICALS AND FORMULA
CONCENTRATION

PLASTICS MAX TEMPERATURE (F)

SEAL MATERIALS MAX TEMPERATURE (F)


POLYCHLOROPRENE ALUMINUM BRONZE GRAY IRON GRAPHITE

METALS
DUCTILE IRON 400 SERIES SS

3% NI/IRON

NI PLATED DUCTILE

NITRILE (Buna-N)

CARBON STEEL

BRONZE (85% Cu)

SILICON BRONZE

Acetaldehyde CH3CHO Acetamide CH3CONH2 Acetic Acid CH3COOH Acetic Acid CH3COOH Acetic Acid CH3COOH Acetic Acid CH3COOH Acetic Anhydride (CH3CO)2O Acetone CH3COCH3 Acetophenone C6H5COCH3 Acetyl Chloride CH3COCI Acetylene Acrylonitrile H2C=CHCN Adipic Acid COOH(CH2)4COOH Allyl Alcohol CH2=CHCH2OH Allyl Chloride CH2=CHCH2CI Aluminum Acetate AI(C2H4O2)3

Conc.

C 140 C

350 200

B to 200

C C C C C

C A

C A

B A

B A C C C C C A C C A A C A

B A

B A A A A C C A C

A A A A A A B A C A A A A A A A A A B B A

B B B to to to 200 180 200 C C C 70 C C

25% 50% 85%

C 180 180 140

B 140 to 350 176 73 B B to to 140 176 350 140 350 350 350 C 350 350 C B to 300 B to 176 C 70

A A A A

C C C C C A C A C

C C C C C A C A C A

C C C C C A C A C A

C C C C C A C A C A

C C C C C A C C A A C

C C C C C A C A A A B A C

C C C C C A C

C C C C C A C C

C 120 73

73

Glacial C C C

B B C 120 73 to to 104 68 C C 73 B C C C B 73 C

C C C C

B to 70 C C C

C C C B

A A

A C A C

C Gas, 73 100%

C C C 73

C C C

C 73 140

200 250

B to 200 104 200 250 C C C A

A A

A A C A

350 104 350 140 250 350

A B to 200

Sat'd. 96%

B 180 140 140 to 140 176 B C 140 to 73 C C

B B to to 176 220 160 B to 70 C C 190 A C B B C B B A A A A

A A

B B B to to to 300 180 120 C B to 70 C C C C

C 140 C

Sat'd. 180 140 140 140

350 176 250

C C B

A A B

Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate (Alum) Sat'd. AINH4(SO4)212H2O Aluminum Chloride (Aqueous) AICI3 Aluminum Fluoride AIF3 Aluminum Hydroxide AI(OH)3

B B to to 200 140

B Sat'd. 160 180 180 140 to 140 212 B Sat'd. 160 180 180 73 to 140 212 B Sat'd. 160 180 180 140 to 140 212

250 176

B B to to 176 200 200

250

B B B to to to 176 300 200 200 B to 176 180

C C

C C

C C

C C

C B

C B

C C

C B

C B

B A

C A

250 176 160

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COPPER

BRASS

316 SS

630 SS

EPDM

PPSU

CPVC

PVDF

PTFE

FKM

ABS

PVC

PEX

PP

C C C C C

C C

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DUCTILE IRON

400 SERIES SS

POLYCHLOROPRENE

ALUMINUM BRONZE

3% NI/IRON

GRAY IRON

NI PLATED DUCTILE

GRAPHITE

NITRILE (Buna-N)

CARBON STEEL

BRONZE (85% Cu)

SILICON BRONZE

Aluminum Nitrate AI(NO3)39H2O Aluminum Potassium Sulfate (Alum) AIK(SO4)212H2O Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) AI2(SO4)3 Ammonia Gas NH3 Ammonia Liquid NH3 Ammonium Acetate CH3COONH4

Sat'd.

B 180 180 140 to 140 212

250 176 140

B B to to 200 400

B Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 to 140 212 B Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 to 140 212 100% C C 140 140 140 140

400

B B B to to to 248 200 200 200 B B B B to to to to 300 300 200 390 B to 140 140 70 B to 160 C C

250

400 140 400 212

A A

B C C C C C C

C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C

A A A

A A B

A A

100% 160 C 140 C

B Sat'd. 120 180 73 140 to 140 212 180 180 140 140

400 140 140 140 400 140 400 176 400 300 400 300 400 300 400 400 400 200 B to 140 C 140 A

Ammonium Biuoride Sat'd. NH4HF2 Ammonium Carbonate Sat'd. (NH4)2CO3 Ammonium Chloride NH4CI Ammonium Fluoride NH4F Ammonium Fluoride NH4F

C C

C A to 140

C C C

C B

B B B C C

B B C

B 180 212 140 to 140 248

B B to to 212 200 200 B B to to 250 200 212 B B to to 140 200 100 B B to to 140 120 100 A A A A A A

B Sat'd. 120 180 212 140 to 140 212 B 10% 120 180 212 140 to 140 212 25% 120 180 212 C 140 140

C C C C C C C

C C C C C

Ammonium Hydroxide 10% 120 C 212 140 NH4OH Ammonia Hydroxide NH4OH Ammonium Nitrate NH4NO3
Ammonium Persulphate

B B to 200 200 to 300 190 B to 300 C 200 B to 190

B B to 70

A A to 140

Sat'd. B Sat'd. 120 180 212 140 to 140 212 B 180 140 140 to 140 212 All B 120 180 212 140 to 140 248 B 120 180 212 140 to 140 212 Dilute 120 180 212 140 140 73

B to 200 200 176 300 B to 70 C 70 B to 140

A C C C C C B A

(NH4)2S2O8
Ammonium Phosphate

(Monobasic) NH4H2PO4 Ammonium Sulfate (NH4)2SO4 Ammonium Sulde (NH4)2S NH4SCN

400

B B B to 200 to to 200 200 180

400 300 200 200 176 350 B B B to to to 300 180 160 B to 70

C C C B

C C C B A

C C C B A

C C C B A

B C C B B

B C C B B

C C C B B

B C C

B B A

B Ammonium Thiocyanate 50 - 60% 120 180 212 140 to Amyl Acetate CH3COOC5H11 Amyl Alcohol C5H11OH C C C C C C

212

B B B B to to to to 300 180 200 190 100 210 400 C C C A

A A A

B to 73 122 B B to to 212 140

B B

A A

A A

B B B B to to to to 300 180 200 212

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316 SS

630 SS

EPDM

PPSU

CPVC

PVDF

CHEMICALS AND FORMULA

CONCENTRATION

PLASTICS MAX TEMPERATURE (F)

SEAL MATERIALS MAX TEMPERATURE (F)

METALS

PTFE

FKM

ABS

PVC

PEX

PP

B C

B B

C C C C C C

C C C

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400 SERIES SS

POLYCHLOROPRENE

ALUMINUM BRONZE

3% NI/IRON

GRAY IRON

NI PLATED DUCTILE

GRAPHITE

NITRILE (Buna-N)

CARBON STEEL

BRONZE (85% Cu)

SILICON BRONZE

n-Amyl Chloride CH3(CH2)3CH2Cl Aniline C6H5NH2 Aniline Hydrocloride C6H5NH2HCI Anthraquinone C14H8O2 Anthraquinone Sulfonic Acid C14H7O2SO3H2O Antimony Trichloride SbCI3 Aqua Regia
(Nitrohydrochloric Acid)

C C Sat'd.

C C C 180

C C C 140 B to 68

C C 140 C C

400 200

C B to 140

C C

C C

200 B to 70 A C C

A C C

A C C

A C C

A C C

A B C C

A B C C

A C C C

A B C

A B C

A A C

A A C

A A C C

180 73 140

Sat'd. C Dry 80%

B 180 140 140 to 140 140 B to 73 C C C C 200 350 B 180 140 140 to 140 248 C 73 C 73 400 350 400 400 400 140

C C

70 C

B to 70 C

70 B to 190

A C

C C A

C C

C C A

C C

C C A

C C

C C A

C C

C C

C B A

Argon Ar Arsenic Acid H3AsO4 Asphalt Barium Carbonate BaCO3 Barium Chloride BaCI22H2O Barium Hydroxide Ba(OH)2 Barium Nitrate Ba(NO3)2 Barium Sulfate BaSO4 Barium Sulde BaS Beer Beet Sugar Liquors Benzaldehyde C6H5CHO Benzene C6H6

B B B to 250 to to 400 100 500 B B B to to to 140 176 200 180 C C C 212 A

A B A A

C A A

C A A A C C B C A

C A A A C C B C A A

C A A A C C B C A

C A B B B A B B C B

C A B B B A B B C B C A C C

C A B C C A A C C B B A C C A A B B

C A B B B A B B C

B A A B A

A A A A A A

B Sat'd. 120 180 140 140 to 140 248 B Sat'd. 120 180 140 140 to 140 212 Sat'd. 73 180 140 140 Sat'd. 73 180 140 73

B B to 140 to 248 300 160 B B B B to to to to 300 200 160 400 B B B to to to 248 300 220 200 B to 248 200 A A A

A C C B C A

A A

250 176 140 400 400

B Sat'd. 73 180 140 140 to 140 212 Sat'd. 73 180 140 140 B B 120 180 180 140 to to 248 140 180 180 140 10% C C B B to 73 to 73 73 C C C C 73 73 B to 68 B to 73 C

B B B B to to to to 300 200 200 380 B B B B to to to to 310 200 200 400 B B B to to to 250 140 300

A A A

A A A A

A A A A A A B A A A C A

300 120

B B B to 200 to to 300 180 400 200 250 C C 350 C C C C C C C C B to 140 A A A A B C A A B C

A A B C

A A B C

C A C C

C A C A

A A B A

A A B A

Benzene Sulfonic Acid 10% C6H5SO3H Benzoic Acid C6H5COOH

180 180 140 160 180 73 140

B to 200 100 B to 176 150

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COPPER

BRASS

316 SS

630 SS

EPDM

PPSU

CPVC

PVDF

CHEMICALS AND FORMULA

CONCENTRATION

PLASTICS MAX TEMPERATURE (F)

SEAL MATERIALS MAX TEMPERATURE (F)

METALS

PTFE

FKM

ABS

PVC

PEX

PP

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DUCTILE IRON

400 SERIES SS

POLYCHLOROPRENE

ALUMINUM BRONZE

3% NI/IRON

GRAY IRON

NI PLATED DUCTILE

GRAPHITE

NITRILE (Buna-N)

CARBON STEEL

BRONZE (85% Cu)

SILICON BRONZE

Benzyl Alcohol C6H5CH2OH Bismuth Carbonate (BiO)2CO3 Black Liquor Sat'd.

C 120 C 180 180 140 180 140 140

B to 140 122 140 120 73

400

C 70

C 70

B to 70 70 70

B to 250 B to 200 212

225 220 140

12% Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite) Cl 73 185 120 140 Blood Borax Na3B4O710H2O Boric Acid H3BO3 Brine Bromic Acid HBrO3 Bromine Br2 Bromine Br2 Bromine Water Butadiene H2C=CHHC=CH2 Butane C4H10 Butyl Acetate
CH3COOCH2CH2CH2CH3

200 Sat'd. 160 180 212 140 140

70 300

70

70

B A A B A C C C C C C C A A B A A B A B A A B A C C C C A A B B A B A

B A B A C C C C A A B B A B A A B A C C C C A A B A B

C A C C

C A C C B B C B A

B A C C A B B

A A A A

A A B B C

B B to to 200 200 200

B Sat'd. 160 180 212 140 to 140 212 Sat'd. 180 140 140 140 400

B B B to to to 185 300 200 200 B 200 300 200 300 C C C C C C C B C C C C C B C C C C C B 200 B to 350 B to 180 B to 210 70

B 180 C 140 to C 212 Liquid 73 Gas, 25% Sat'd. 50% 50% C C C C B to C 248 C

C C C A A B

C C C A A B B

C C C A A B

C C

C C C

C C

C C

C C

180 C 140

B 180 C 140 to C 176 180 C 140 180 140 140 C C C C 73

A A

A A B A A

A A A A A B A

A A A A A B A

A A A A A B A

A A

140 73 350 C 140 175 300 200 400

B B B to to to 250 200 400 C C C

Butyl Alcohol CH3(CH2)2CH2OH Butyl Cellosolve n-Butyl Chloride C4H9CI Butylene CH3CH=CHCH3 Butyl Phthalate C16H22O4 Butyl Stearate Butyric Acid CH3CH2CH2COOH Calcium Bisulde Ca(HS)26H2O C Liquid C

C 180 140 C C C 140 C 180 73 C 180 73 73 C B to 140 73

B B B to to 140 to 250 190 390 B to 300 C C 250 C C 250 C C C C C C C C C C 70 B to 400 C B to 400 C

A B

A B B A

120

400

250 73 140 300

C C

A A

A A

A A

A A

B C

B C C C

B C

A B

A A A

A A

200 200

B to 140 140 140

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Calcium Bisulte Ca(HSO3)2 Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 Calcium Chlorate Ca(CIO3)22H2O Calcium Chloride CaCI2 Calcium Hydroxide Ca(OH)2 Calcium Hypochlorite Ca(OCI)2 Calcium Nitrate Ca(NO3)2 Calcium Oxide CaO Calcium Sulfate CaSO4 Camphor C10H16O Cane Sugar C12H22O11 Caprylic Acid CH3(CH2)COOH Carbitol Carbon Dioxide CO2 Carbon Dioxide CO2 Carbon Disulde CS2 Carbon Monoxide CO Carbon Tetrachloride CCI4 Carbonic Acid H2CO3 Castor Oil Gas C

180 180 140

350 350 350 350

C B to 210

B B B to to to 200 200 400 B 140 248

C C B B C 90 C C B

C C B B C C B

C C B B C C B

C C B B C C B

C B B A C C B A

C B B A C C B A A B A A B A B A A C B A

C B B C C C B

C B B C C C B

B A B B A B

A A A A A B A A A A A A A B A B A A C B C C B

B 180 180 140 to 140 248 B 180 180 140 to 140 248 B B 120 180 180 140 to to 248 176 160 180 180 140 30% 160 180 140 140 180 180 140 180 140 140 140 140 140

B B B B to to to to 140 200 200 200 190 B B B to to to 300 212 200 200 B B to to 212 200 220 C C B to 400 A

250 210 200 200 B to 310

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B B B A B B A B A B A B A B A A B A A A B A A B A B A A C B A A A A A A A A A A A

B 100 180 180 140 to 140 212 C 73 73 180 180 140 73 140

200 350 400 350

B B to to 300 176 C 100

A B A

B B A

B B A

B B A

A B A A

A A A A B A A A A A A A

C B to 80 B to 80 C

B to 140 C A A A A A A B A A B A A C A B A A B A A C A B A A B A A C A B A A B A A C A

73

200 400 400 200 400 B to 350 73 350 350

B A B A A C B A

B Dry, 160 180 140 140 to 140 100% 212 Wet 160 180 140 140 C C C C 140 B to 68

B B to 200 to 212 250 200 B to 140 250 C C C C 212 B to 400

A A

A A C

B 180 180 140 to 140 140 C C 73 C C 140 73

B B to 160 140 to 300 400 C B to 300 C 70 C 200 B to 350 B to 400

A A A A A B

Sat'd. 185 180 140 140 C 140 140

212 200 B to 150 B to 70

B to 550 400 B to 140

Caustic Potash (Potassium Hydroxide) 50% 160 180 180 140 KOH

140

200

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Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide) Na0H Cellosolve Cellosolve Acetate


CH3COOCH2CH2OC2H5

40% 160 180 180 140 C C 73 73 73 73

140 C 200 300 120 73 73 73

B B to 212 to 200 200 C C B to 70 70 140 212 140 212 400 C C C C C C C 70 B to 80

80 C C C 70 B C C A C B C C C B C C C B C C C C C C B C C C A* C C C A* C C B C C B C C B B B C A C C C A A B A A B A A A B A A A B

Chloral Hydrate CCI3CH(OH)2 Chloramine NH2CI Chloric Acid HCIO37H2O Chloric Acid HCIO37H2O Chlorine Gas (Moisture Content < 150 ppm) Chlorine Gas (Moisture Content > 150 ppm) Chlorine Chlorinated Water (< 3500 ppm) Chlorinated Water (> 3500 ppm) Chloroacetic Acid CH2CICOOH Chlorobenzene C6H5CI Chloroform CHCI3 Chlorosulfonic Acid CISO2OH Chromic Acid H2CrO4 Chromic Acid H2CrO4 Chromic Acid H2CrO4 Citric Acid C6H8O7 Coconut Oil Coffee Coke Oven Gas 50% Dry Dry C Liquid C Dilute 10% 20%

180 C 140 C 73 73

180 73 140 185 73 140

B B to to 120 120 70 C C B

C C

C C

C C

C C

400

C C

C C

C C

C B 73 73

C B B C C A A A A C C C C A C C C C B A B

C B B C C A A C C C C C B A B

C B

C C

C C

C C C C

C C C

C C B C

C C A A C A A C A to 70 B to 70 B to 70 A A A A

C C A B C A A C

400 400 C 180 C 140 C C C C 73 73 C C C C 73 120 C C C C C 200 200 200 200 350 350 200 200 400 C 250 C B to 390 B to 175 C C C 70 70 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C B to 400 B to 400 C B to 400 B to 400 B to 400

C C C A A C C C C C B A B

C C C A A C C C C C B A B C C C B C C C C C C A C C C B C C C C C C A

C B C C C C C C B C A A C C C C

C C C B C C

C A A C B to 212 B to 212 C

B 10% 73 180 140 140 to 73 212 30% 50% B C 180 73 140 to 73 212 C C 73 C B to 73 212

B Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 to 140 248 C B 73 140 to 73 248 140 140

C C

B B A

180 140 140 73 140

B B to 140 140 to 140 200 400 C C C B to 390

A A

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Copper Acetate Cu(C2H3O2)2H2O Copper Carbonate CuCO3 Copper Chloride CuCI2 Copper Cyanide CuCN Copper Fluoride CuF22H2O Copper Nitrate Cu(NO3)23H2O Copper Sulfate CuSO45H2O Corn Oil Corn Syrup Cottonseed Oil Creosote Cresol CH3C6H4OH Cresylic Acid Crude Oil CuprIc Sulfate CuSO45H2O Cuprous Chloride CuCI Cyclohexane C6H12 Cyclohexanol C6H11OH Cyclohexanone C6H10O Detergents (Heavy Duty) Dextrin (Starch Gum) Dextrose C6H12O6 Diacetone Alcohol CH3COCH2C(CH3)2OH

Sat'd. Sat'd.

73 73 73 180 140 140 140

350 350 350 350

B to 300 B to 210

C C

C 70

C B to 190 A

B B

A A A A C C

Sat'd. 73 180 140 140 180 2% 30%

B B B to 176 to to 212 210 400 B to 300 B to 250 80 140 B to 390 B to 190

C C

C C

C C

C C

C C

C C

C C

C A

C C

B B

B 140 to 140 212 140

180 73 140 180 140 140

A A A C C B C C B C C B C C B C C B C C B C C B B C C B B A A A A A A A C C A

B B B to to to 212 210 230 200 B B B to to 200 to 300 212 212 400 C 250 C C C C C C C B to 400 212 B to 400 B to 400 B 140 B to 300

B Sat'd. 120 180 120 140 to 140 212 C 73 140 120 140 B to 140 140 B to 73 68 C 400 350 200 200 400 250 140 B to C 248 B to 73 104 C C B to 140 140 140 C 350 300 250 200

185 140 140 120 C 140 140 C 90% 50% C C 180 73 B to 73 C C 140

200 200 B to 70 C 200 B to 220 C C C C B to 250

B B

B B

B B

B B

B A

B A

B A A

B A

A A

A A B

A A B

A C A A C A

A C

A C

A C

A C

A C

B B

A A

A A

A A

A C

B C 140 140 to C 212 Sat'd. 100 180 73 140 Sat'd. 70 180 73 C Liquid C C C 140 C

C A A A B A B A B A B B A B A A B A B A A A B A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

C C C

250 B to 70 C

C B to 70 C

B to 400 B to 400 C

C 140 C C 73 C

B A

B A A A A

B A A

B A A

B A B A

C 180 140 Sat'd. 180 140 140 180 140 140 C 120 C

A A

200 176

B B to to 212 180 200 B to 400 C

A A A

400 200 200 200 350 B to 300 C C

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Dibutoxyethyl Phthalate C20H30O6 Dibutyl Phthalate C6H4(COOC4H9)2 Dibutyl Sebacate C4H9OCO(CH2)8OCOC4H9 Dichlorobenzene C6H4CI2 Dichloroethylene C2H4CI2 Diesel Fuels Diethylamine C4H10NH Diethyl Cellosolve C6H14O2 Diethyl Ether C4H10O Diglycolic Acid 0(CH2COOH)2 Dimethylamine (CH3)2NH Dimethyl Formamide HCON(CH3)2 Dioctyl Phthalate C6H4(COOC8H17)2 Dioxane C4H8O2 Diphenyl Oxide (C6H5)2O Disodium Phosphate Na2HPO4 Dow Therm A C12H10C12H10O Ether ROR Ethyl Acetate CH3COOCH2CH3 Ethyl Acrylate CH2=CHCOOC2H5 Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) C2H5OH Ethyl Benzene C6H5C2H5 Ethyl Chloride C2H5CI Dry C C Sat'd. C C Sat'd. C C C C

C C 73

C C 73 73 C C 350 350 200 350 350 B to 250 C C C C 70 C C C C B C C C C C C 70 C C B 200 C C A

A A

A A

A A

A A

A A

A A

A A

A A

73 73 C C C C C C

A B A C A C A C A C A A A

A B A A A A C A

A B

B C 140 140 to 73 212 C C C C

A A

A A A

A A

A C

73 73

C 140 73

B to 73 250

C C C C C C B to 310 90 B to 350 C C C C 70 B to 400

180 140 140 73 140 C C 180 C C C C C C C

B B to 200 to 300 200 B to 140 C C C C C 70 C C C C C C C C C 80 C C C C

C B A A A A A A B A A A A A A B A A B A A A B A A A A A B A B A A B A A A B A A B B A A A B A B C A A B B B A A A B A B A B A A A B A A B A A A B A A A A A B A A A A A A A A A A B C A B C A

A A

120 C 73 140 73

250 200

B to 122 C B to 160 C

180 140 140 C C C C C C C C C

140

400 212

B to 210 C C

A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

73 73 C 200 350

B to 158 C

C 140 140 C C C C C

140 73 300 200 350 C C

B to 158 200 C C C

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Ethylene Bromide BrCH2CH2Br Ethylene Chloride (Vinyl Chloride) CH2CHCl Ethylene Chlorohydrin CICH2CH2OH Ethylene Diamine NH2CH2CH2NH2 Ethylene Dichloride C2H4CI2 Ethylene Glycol OHCH2CH2OH Ethylene Oxide CH2CH2O Ethyl Formate Fatty Acids R-COOH Ferric Chloride (Aqueous) FeCI3 Ferric Hydroxide Fe(OH)3 Ferric Nitrate Fe(NO3)39H2O Ferric Sulfate Fe2(SO4)3 Ferrous Chloride FeCI2 Ferrous Hydroxide Fe(OH)2 Ferrous Nitrate Fe(NO3)2 Ferrous Sulfate FeSO4 Fish Oil Flue Gas Fluoroboric Acid HBF4 Fluorine Gas F2 Fluorine Gas F2

Dry Dry C

C C C C C 73 73 C C

C C C C C 140 C C

350 350 200 C C B to 300 350 C C C 80 C C C B to 90 C 200 70 C B to 400 A A A

A A A

A A A A A A C

C A A A A C C A

A A

B A A A A C C A A A A A A A C

A A A A A A A

A A A

Dry

C 73

B C 212 140 to 212 C C C 73

B B to 400 250 250 250 to 220 250 400 C C C C B to 250 C C C C B to 400 250

A B A

160 73 120 140

120

400

B Sat'd. 120 180 140 140 to 140 212 Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 140

400

B B to to 160 176 300 200 B B B B to to to to 210 176 200 200 B B B B to to to to 300 176 200 400 B B B to to to 176 280 200 200 B to 200 185 200

400 400 200

C A A A C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C A A C A A C A A B B C B C C B A C C C

C C C C C C C C

C C C C B B C

A A A C A A A A A A A A C

B Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 to 140 212 B 160 180 140 140 to 140 212 B Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 to 140 212 Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 160 180 140 140 140 140

400 210 400 400 400 300

B B B to to to 212 200 176 200 B B B to to to 212 210 200 200 B B B B to to to to 200 200 200 200 C 250 B to 70 B to 400

B 160 180 140 140 to 140 212 180 180 140 140

C A A C C C

C A A

C A A C

A A A

A A A A A A

73 73 140 140 Dry, 100% Wet C 73 73 C C 73 73

140 C C

350 C C

70

C C C

70

140 C C B to 300 C

B B C

A C

A A

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Fluorosilicic Acid (Hydrouosilicic Acid) H2SiF6 Formaldehyde HCHO Formaldehyde HCHO Formaldehyde HCHO Formic Acid HCOOH Freon 11 CCI3F Freon 12 CCI2F2 Freon 21 CHCI2F Freon 22 CHCIF2 Freon 113 C2CI2F3 Freon 114 C2CI2F4 Fructose C6H12O6 Furfural C4H3OCHO Gallic Acid C6H2(OH)3CO2HH2O Gasoline (Leaded) Gasoline (Unleaded) Gasohol Gasoline (Sour) Gelatin Glaubers Salt Glucose C6H12O6H2O Glue Glycerin C3H5(OH)3 Glycol Amine Glycolic Acid OHCH2COOH

50%

B 73 73 140 to 212

300

B to 160 158 185 300 C C C B C C C C C C A A A A A A A A A A A A B C A A A A A A A A B C A A A A A A B B B B A A A A A A A A A A A A C C C C B B B B B B A B to 160 C C C C C 190 C C C C C B to 400 250 190 A A A C 250 C B to 250 A A B A A A B C A A A A A C A B A A A B C A A A A C B A A A C B A A A A A C A A A A A A A A C A A A A C A A A A A C

B Dilute 160 73 140 140 to 176

300 212 140 150

B B B

A A B B C B B B B B B A A A A A A A A A A A A A A B C A A A A

A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A C A A A A A A

A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

B 35% 160 C 140 140 to 140 100 300 212 140 150 212 50% C 100% C 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% C 140 140 B 140 73 73 C C 73 73 140 C 73 73 73 73 C 140 300 B to 140 C C B to 250 B C C B B B to 70 B C B C 250 B B

C 140 73 73 C 140

300 210 300 C 300 C 300 300 300 300 300 200 200 200 200 C B C 140 C B

C B B B B B B A A C A A A A C A A A A A C

C B B B B B B

73 73 140 C 73 73 C C

C 140 C 140

Sat'd. 73 180 180 140 C C 73 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C 140 B B B B

A C A A A A C A A A

A C A A A A C A

180 180 140

300 200 200 200 212 200 B to 200 C B B to to 200 400

120 180 212 140 140 140 140 180 212 140

140 140

400 400

B B to 200 200 to 212 400 B B B B

A A A A C

A A A

A A A A C

B B B 140 to 400 to 250 to 250 320 200 180

Sat'd.

180 73 140

140

200 140

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Glyoxal OCHCHO Grease Green Liquor Gypsum Heptane C7H16 n-Hexane C6H14 Hexanol CH3(CH2)4CH2OH Hydraulic Oil (Petroleum) Hydrazine H2NNH2 Hydrobromic Acid HBr Hydrobromic Acid HBr Hydrochloric Acid HCI Hydrochloric Acid HCI Hydrocyanic Acid HCN Hydrouoric Acid HF Hydrouoric Acid HF Hydrouoric Acid HF Hydrouosilicic Acid Hydrogen H2 Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2 Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2 Hydrogen Sulde H2S Hydrogen Sulde H2S C 73 Slurry 73 180 C 140 C 73 73 73 180 140 73 C 160 180 140

140 C 100 C 140

B C C A C C C C 250 250 140 250 C B to 300 C C B to 200 200 B B to to 140 250 C C C C C 212 70 C 200 200 A A A A A A A A A C C C C C C A A A C C C C B A A C A A C C B C

B C C A A A A A C C C C C C C C C B A C C

B C C B A A A B C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C B C

C A A A A A A A C C C C C C C C C C

C A A A A A A A C C C C C C C C C C A C C

C A A B A A A A C C C C C C C C C C A B B B A C C C C C C C C C C A A A

C A A A A A A A C C C C C C C C C C A C C C C C C C C C C B A A A A A A A A

A A A A A A A A A C C B B A C C C B A A A A

A A A A A A A A

B B B B to to to to 300 200 160 400 350 73 300 300 140 73 300 300 250 250

B 20% 73 73 140 140 to 140 212 50% 10% 30% C 120 B to 140 140

C C C C B C C C B A A A B C

250 200 73 250 176 250 250 B to 130

B C 180 140 140 to 212 B C 180 140 140 to 212

B to 140 230 150 B to 70 B to 160 100 C B to 400

B 10% 160 180 73 140 to 140 248 B Dilute 73 73 180 73 to 140 212 30% 50% 50% Gas 50% 90% Dry Wet B 73 140 140 to 140 248 C C 73 140 73 C 140

B B to to 300 200 B to 70 C C B to 220

300 212 300 300 B to 140 B to 140

B to 212 185 212 C C 70 B to 400

B 73 73 to 120 212

300 140 300 200

B to 200 210 220 C C C C 70 C C C

A C C

A C C

A C C B

A C C

B B B 180 73 140 to 140 to 300 to 212 73 100 180 C 140 73 30 B to 70

B 180 150 140 to 140 248 180 140 140

250 140 140 130 C 70

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Hydrogen Sulte H2SO3 Hypochlorous Acid HOCI Inks Iodine I2 Iron Phosphate Isobutane Isobutyl Alcohol (CH3)2CHCH2OH Isooctane (CH3)3CCH2CH(CH3)2 Isopropyl Acetate CH3COOCH(CH3)2 Isopropyl Alcohol (CH3)2CHOH Isopropyl Ether (CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2 JP-3 Fuel JP-4 Fuel JP-5 Fuel JP-6 Fuel Kelp Slurry Kerosene Ketchup Ketones Kraft Liquors Lactic Acid CH3CHOHCOOH Lactic Acid CH3CHOHCOOH Lard OIl Latex Lauric Acid CH3(CH2)10COOH Lauryl Chloride CH3(CH2)10CH2Cl C C C 73 B C B 73 C 140 73 120 140 140 C 140 120 C 250 C 250 C 70 C B to 400 200 C A A C C C C B B 73 73 C C C C 73 C 140 140 300 C B to 300 C B to 160 250 C 250 C 70 C 70 250 250 B to 120 C 160 C C 250 B to 400 250 C A A 10% C B 10% 73 180 73 140 to 140 212 140 73 73 C 140 B to C 176 300 104 300 200 B B to 160 C B 80 C B B to 80 120 70 190 B to 70 A

A C C A

A C C A

A C C A C C A

C C

C C

C C

C C B C A A

A C A A A C A A C C A

73 73 300 73 200

A A A A A A A A B A C A C

A A

A A A A A A A A B A C A C B B B A C C

A A A A A A A A B A C A C C C B

A A

A A A A A A A A A

A A A A A A A A A A

A A A A A A A A A A A A

A A A

B C 212 140 C 140 to 300 160 130 C C C 73 140 200 300 300 200 C C C C C

B to 170 550 120 C C C C C C 140 B to 400 B to 400 70

A A A A A A B A C A C C C C A

A A

A A A A A A B A C A

A A A A A A

A A A A A A B

A A A A B A C A C C C C

A A A A B A

A A A A

A C A C B B B A C C A A B A

250 210 200 200 200 200 250 300 212 300 176 300 200 300 300 80 80

A A A A A A A A A

73 180

C C C C

C C C B A C C

25% 73 180 212 140 80% C C 140 73 C 140 180 140 140 73 140

70 70

B to 400 B to 400

A A

C C C

A A C

B to 200 160 160 200 C 70 70 70

B 140 to 120 248

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Lead Acetate Pb(CH3COO)23H2O Lead Chloride PbCI2 Lead Nitrate Pb(NO3)2 Lead Sulfate PbSO4 Lemon Oil Lime Sulfur Linoleic Acid Linseed Oil Lithium Bromide LiBr Lithium Chloride LiCI Lithium Hydroxide LiOH Lubricating Oil (ASTM #1) Lubricating Oil (ASTM #2) Lubricating Oil (ASTM #3) Ludox Magnesium Carbonate MgCO3 Magnesium Chloride MgCI2 Magnesium Citrate MgHC6H5O75H2O Magnesium Oxide MgO Magnesium Sulfate MgSO47H2O Maleic Acid HOOCCH=CHCOOH Manganese Sulfate MnSO44H2O Mercuric Chloride HgCI2

Sat'd.

B 180 180 140 to 140 212 180 140 140 120 120 120

300 200

B B to to 140 140 C

C 212 A A A

300 176 140 300 300 B to 300 73

Sat'd.

180 140 140 180 140 140 C C

B B to to 200 212 300 220 B B to 120 to 212 210 180 C 70 C 70

A B B C C C C A C C A C C A C C A A C A C C A C A A C A A C C C A C A C A B

A B A A B A B A C A A

73 73 73 180 180 140 73

120 300 300

B B B B to to to to 300 220 180 420 C C C 200 C C

B B C 140 140 to to 248 73 140 140 140 140 140

B to 250 180 A

B 140 to 300 212 120 120 350 350 350 160 160 160 160 160 C C C C 70 C 70

B C A A A C

B C A A A C B A

B C A A A C C A A A C

B A A A A A B

B A A A A A B C

B A

A A A A A A A A A A C A C A C A A A A A A A

B 180 C 140 to 73 248 180 C 140 180 C 140 73 73

180 150 B to 180 180 C C

A A A A B C

A A A

A A A A B C

70 - 300

350

B 120 180 212 140 to 140 212 B Sat'd. 120 180 140 140 to 140 140 180 160 B 160 180 212 140 to 140 212 B Sat'd. 160 180 140 140 to 140 140 180 180 140 180 180 140 140 140 140 140

225

B B to 140 to 212 300 180 B to 185 200 212 A

B A

400 230 176 300 176 140

A 300 194 250 300 176 300 B B B to to to 230 200 390 C C 140 A A A A A C A C

A A C A C A B A C C A C A C C C

A A C C C A C B C C A

A A C C C C A B A A A C C C A B A B

B B to to 212 200 200

B B B to to 160 to 210 200 300

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Mercuric Cyanide Hg(CN)2 Mercuric Sulfate HgSO4 Mercurous Nitrate HgNO32H2O Mercury Hg Methane CH4 Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) CH3OH Methyl Acetate CH3CO2CH3 Methyl Acetone Methyl Amine CH3NH2 Methyl Bromide CH3Br Methyl Cellosolve HOCH2CH20CH3 Methyl Chloride CH3CI Methyl Chloroform CH3CCI3 Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) CH3COC2H5 Methyl Formate Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (CH3)2CHCH2COCH3 Methyl Isopropyl Ketone CH3COCH(CH3)2 Methyl Methacrylate CH2=C(CH3)COOCH3 Methylene Bromide CH2Br2 Methylene Chloride CH2CI2
Methylene Chlorobromide

Sat'd. Sat'd. Sat'd.

B 180 140 140 to 140 212 180 140 140 180 140 140 140 140

300 300

B B to to 210 160 70 70 B to 90

B to 70 B to 70 90

C C C A A A

C C C C A

C C C C A

C C C C A

C C C C A

300 100

C A A

C A A

C A A A

C A A

A A A

A A A

A A A

B 180 140 140 to 140 248 C 73 73 140 140 B to 140 C

300 210 140 140 185 300 C B B to 140 B

C 180 140 C C 140 C

300

B B to to 160 176 160 C C

C C

A B

A B A C C A A

A B

A B A A C B A A A

A B A B B B A

A B

A B A

A A A A B

300 160

C C C C Dry C C C C C C C C 73 C C 73 C C C C C C C C C C C 250 200 200 300 300 C C C C B to 200 B to 120 C C C C C C C C C C C 73 C C 73 C C C C C 200 70 C C 70 70 C C 73 73 140 C C C 200 150 150 250 250 B to 130 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C 185 C C C C A

A C C A A

A A

A A

B B C C

C B A A

A A A A A

A A A

A A

C C C C C C

C C C C C C

C C C C C C A

A A

A A

A A

B A

B A

A A

CH2CIBr Methylene Iodine CH2I2 Methylsulfuric Acid CH3HSO4 Milk

180 140 140 B 160 180 212 140 to 140 212

400 250 250 250 250

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Mineral Oil Molasses Monochloroacetic Acid 50% CH2CICOOH Monochlorobenzene C6H5CI Monoethanolamine HOCH2CH2NH2 Morpholine C4H8ONH Motor Oil Muriatic Acid Naphtha Naphthalene C10H8 Natural Gas Nickel Ammonium Sulfate Nickel Chloride NiCI2 Nickel Nitrate Ni(NO3)26H2O Nickel Sulfate NiSO4 Nicotine C10H14N2 Nicotinic Acid C5H4NCOOH Nitric Acid HNO3 Nitric Acid HNO3 Nitric Acid HNO3 Nitric Acid HNO3 Nitric Acid HNO3 Nitric Acid Nitrobenzene C6H5NO2 37%

B 73 180 C 140 to 212 180 140 140 140 140 C 73 C C 140 180 C 140 140 B to 140 140 140 C

B to 300 73 300 200 200

250

B B to to 200 400

A A A A A B A A C C A

A A C A

A A C

A A C

A A C A

A A C A B B A C A A A C C C C

A A C A B B A C A A A C C C C

A A C

A A C A

A A C A A

A A C A

A A C

B to 200 200 212 212 C C C C C 190 70 C C C B to 70 C C C B to 70 190

A B B

100 120 200 350 250 C C

C B A C A A A C C C C B A C B B A C B A C A C

B B A C A A A C C C C

B A C A A A

B A B A A A A A

B A C A A A A A C

A C A A A

A C A

B 73 73 140 to 122 C 73 73 C 73 140

200 250 300 250

C C C 70

B to 250 C

C C

B to 400 176

A A A C A A A C C C

73 140

250 140 250 70 70 B to 70

B Sat'd. 160 180 180 140 to 140 212 B Sat'd. 160 180 180 140 to 140 248 B Sat'd. 160 180 180 140 to 140 212 180 180 140 140

406 176 176 400 212

B B to to 200 400

B B to to 248 200 200 B to 400 C

A A

400 176 176 160 C B to 140 250 250 250 250 250 70 C C C C C B to 104 70 C C C C C C C C B to 200 C C C C C C C

B B B C C C C C C B C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C A C C C C C C C A C C C C C C C A C C C C C B B B B A A B C C

A B A B A A A A A A A A C C C C C C

B 140 to 140 212

B <10% C 180 180 140 to 212 30% 40% 50% 70%


Fuming

B to 185 B to 185 70 70 C C C

A C C C C C A

C C C C C C B

C C

B B to 140 140 to 130 212 B to 73 140 120

C 110 C 100 C 100 C 73

B to C 122

400

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Nitrogen N2 Nitroglycerin CH2NO3CHNO3CH2NO3 Nitrous Acid HNO2 Nitrous Oxide N2O n-Octane C8H18 Oleic Acid Oleum (Sulfuric Acid) xH2SO4yS03 Olive Oil Oxalic Acid HOOCCOOH2H2O Oxygen O2 Ozone O3 Palm Oil Palmitic Acid CH3(CH2)14COOH Palmitic Acid CH3(CH2)14COOH Paran C36H74 Peanut Oil n-Pentane CH3(CH2)3CH3 Peracetic Acid CH3COOOH Perchloric Acid HCIO4 Perchloric Acid HCIO4 Perchloroethylene (Tetrachloroethylene) CI2C=CCI2 Perphosphate Phenol C6H5OH

Gas C 10% 180 C 140 73 73 73 C B 160 180 73 140 to C 248 Fuming C C C C C C B 73 to 73 73

300 70

B B B to to 300 to 350 230 400 70 C C 70 B to 200 B to 225 C 70 100 B to 80 C C C C C

A B C

A B C B A B

A B

A B C B A C

A A

400 100

C C

C B A B

B A

73 73 400 140 B to 400 250 250 C C

B A B

B to 550 400 B to 212 C A

A A

A B

A B

A A

A A

A A

160 C

B B 73 140 to to 248 68

350

250 C C

C C

250 B to 400 B to 190 A A C

A C A A C B B A A A

A C A A C B B A A A

A C A A

A C

A C A A C B B A A A

A C A A C B B A

A C A A

A C A A C B B B B A B A A

A A A A A A A A A A A

A A A A

B 50% 160 180 140 140 to 140 122 B Gas 160 180 C 140 to 140 212 180 C 140 73 10% 73 73 180 140 70% 73 180 73 C 140 120 120

300 300 406 300 200 300 300 250 250 B C C C C C C C 250 B to 140 B to 140 C 200 250 C

A A

A A C

A A

C 250 220 220 250 250 250 C C C

C C C C C C 70 70

B 250 400 400 400 400 200 C

B B A

A A

B B B A

A A A

B 73 180 140 140 to C 212 C 140 C 40% 10% 70% 73 180 C C C C C B to 248 C B to 73 B to 212 B 73 to 73 212 C C C

B A

100

73 73

140 400 70 400

A C

C C

A B

400

73 140 73 C 73 73 73 B 140 to 140

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Phenylhydrazine C6H5NHNH2 Phosphate Esters Phosphoric Acid H3PO4 Phosphoric Acid H3PO4 Phosphoric Acid H3PO4 Phosphoric Anhydride P2O5 Phosphorus Pentoxide P2O5 Phosphorus Trichloride PCI3 Photographic Solutions Phthalic Acid C6H4(COOH)2 Picric Acid C6H2(NO2)3OH Pine Oil Plating Solutions (Brass) Plating Solutions (Cadmium) Plating Solutions (Chrome) Plating Solutions (Copper) Plating Solutions (Gold) Plating Solutions (Lead) Plating Solutions (Nickel) Plating Solutions (Rhodium) Plating Solutions (Silver) Plating Solutions (Tin) Plating Solutions (Zinc) 10% C 10%

B to C 104

B to 70

C 250

C C

C C

C C A A A C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C B C C C C C C C B B B A A A A A A A C A A C C A C C C B C B C B B C B C C B C B C B B A A A A A A A A C A A B C C C

180 212 140

140

B B B to 300 to 104 to 300 206 400 300 176 300 176 200 B to 171 212 104 C B 122 B B to 185 B

B 50% 73 180 212 140 to 140 212 85% 180 212 140 73 73 73 73 73 73 C 73 C 140 C 120 140 140 B to 73 212 B to 73 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 73

300

70 B to 104 B to 100 200 C

C B to 70 C B to 200 70 B

70

180 140 140 140 C C 73 C

B to 185 140 B to 100 70 C C 400 70

C 140 180 140 140 180 140 140 180 140 140 180 140 140 180 140 140 180 140 140 180 140 140 180 140 140 180 140 140 180 140 140 180 140 140

300

70

140 140

300 300 300 210 300 300 300 300

B B to to 190 180 200 C C B to 400 A

B B B to to to 185 300 190 160 B B B B

B B to to 140 185 300 190 B to 300 B B to 200 B to 185 200 80 B to 190 A A C C A C

300 120 300

B B B B to to to to 300 180 200 190 B to 140 140 180 B B to 190 B

300 210 300

B B to to 300 180

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Polysulde Liquor Polyvinyl Acetate Potassium Alum Potassium Aluminum Sulphate Potassium Bicarbonate Sat'd. KHCO3 Potassium Bichromate Sat'd. K2Cr2O7 Potassium Bisulfate KHSO4 Potassium Bromate KBrO3 Potassium Bromide KBr Potassium Carbonate (Potash) K2CO3 Potassium Chlorate (Aqueous) KClO3 Potassium Chloride KCl Potassium Chromate K2CrO4 Potassium Cyanide KCN Potassium Dichromate Sat'd. K2Cr2O7 Potassium Ferricyanide K3Fe(CN)6
Potassium Ferrocyanide

300 B 350 to 280 180 180 140 140 140 140 400 176 400 176 80 C C

C B

C B

C B

B A

B A C

B A B

B B B

B B to to 212 180 200 B B to to 212 180 200 B C C A A A B A B B B C C A B B B C C A C B C A C C C A B B A A A A A A B

B 180 140 140 to 140 212 B 180 140 140 to 212 B 180 212 140 to 140 212 B 180 212 140 to 140 212 B 180 212 140 to 140 248 73 180 180 140 C 140

400 200 200 200 212 400 140 140 104 212 400 B 140 B to 70 70 212

400 212

B to 212 140 B to 212 B to 212 B

400 212 200 200

400

B B to 200 B

200 200 B to 200

160 180 212 140 C 140 B 160 180 212 140 to 140 212 180 212 140 140

400

70

400

200 200 212 B B to 140 to 140 212 200 200 200 C C A C B C B A A C C A C B A

B A C B C B

A B C C

B B

B B B B B C

B B B C C C

C B

B A

B A A A

400 176 400 B

B 180 180 140 to 140 212 180 180 140 140

B B B

A A

A A A

400 212 140 120 212 400 70 C C B to 180 B to 80 C 70 70 70 B to 212 B to 70 70 B to 212 140 212 80 C B

B 180 180 140 to 140 248 B 180 180 140 to 140 248 B 180 180 140 to 140 212 25% 160 180 212 140 160 180 140

K4Fe(CN)63H2O Potassium Fluoride KF Potassium Hydroxide KOH Potassium Hypochlorite KCIO Potassium Iodide KI Potassium Nitrate KNO3

400 140 400 200

A A

B to 248 300 320 140 120 400 400 400 70 70 B

C C B A

B C B

A A

B 180 73 73 to 140 212 160 180 140 140 140

B B A

A A A A

B B to to 212 200 200

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Potassium Perborate KBO3 Potassium Perchlorate KCIO4


Potassium Permanganate

180 140 140 180 140 140 10% 25% 180 73 140

140 140 140

400

70

B to 70 C C C C

70 70 140 140 B

B to 70 190 B to 212 B to 212 210

200 140 400 210 400 200 400 180 200 176 300 70

KMnO4
Potassium Permanganate

B B

B B

A A

A A

A A

A A

A A

A A

KMnO4 Potassium Persulfate K2S2O8 Potassium Sulfate K2SO4 Potassium Sulde K2S Potassium Sulte K2SO32H2O Potassium Tetraborate Potassium Tripolyphosphate Propane C3H8 Propargyl Alcohol Propionic Acid CH3CH2CO2H Propyl Acetate Propyl Alcohol CH3CH2CH2OH n-Propyl Bromide Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol Propylene Oxide CH3CHCH2O n-Propyl Nitrate Pyridine N(CH)4CH Pyrogallic Acid C6H3(OH)3 Pyrrole Quinone C6H4O2 Rosin

B 180 73 73 to 140 212 B 180 140 140 to 140 176 B 160 180 180 140 to 140 212 180 140 180 140 68 140 140

B B to to 212 200 200 70 210

A C B

A C B

B C B

B C

A C C

A C C A

A C C A A

A B

A B

A B A

A B

A C

300 200 400 300

B B to to 210 150 150 A A

A A A A

A A A A A

B A A A A

A A A

B 73 73 140 to 140 248 C 140 140 C C 140 140 B to 140 140

300

C 140 200

250 140 250 70 70 C C C 140 C C

A A A B A B A A A B A A A A A A B A A A B A A A A B A A A A B A B B A B B A B A C C C A B A B A C C B A B A B A B A C A C A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A B A B A A A A A A A A

140 73 B B C 140 140 to to 122 140

B B B to 350 to 180 to 225 176 300 300

<25% >25% C 73 C 140

180 300 200 180 B to 300 200 180 180 150 200 C C C 73 B to 73 68 150 C C C C C 140 140 200 C C C C C B to 100 C C

70 70 C C C C C C

250 250 C C C 140 C C B

A A

A A

A A

B to 200 200

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NITRILE (Buna-N)

CARBON STEEL

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Salicylic Acid C6H4(OH)(COOH) Selenic Acid H2SeO4 Silicic Acid SiO2nH2O Silicone Oil Silver Chloride AgCI Silver Cyanide AgCN Silver Nitrate AgNO3 Silver Sulfate Ag2SO4 Soaps Sodium Acetate CH3COONa Sodium Aluminate Na2AI2O4 Sodium Benzoate C6H5COONa Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO3 Sodium Bichromate Sodium Bisulfate NaHSO4 Sodium Bisulte NaHSO3 Sodium Borate (Borax) Na2B4O710H2O Sodium Bromide NaBr Sodium Carbonate Na2CO3 Sodium Chlorate NaCIO3 Sodium Chloride NaCI Sodium Chlorite NaCIO2 25% Sat'd. Sat'd. Sat'd. Sat'd. 180

B 140 140 to 140 212 140 140

300 300 70

C C 70 70

300 C 212 A A

B 180 140 140 to 140 212 180 212 73 160 180 140 140 B 180 180 140 to 140 212 160 180 180 140 160 180 140 140 73 180 140 140 B to 140 140 B to 140 73

400 176 176

350 140 212 212 400 70 350 70 C C C 70 70 90 140

A C C

A C C C

A C C C

A C C C

A C C C

A C C C

A C C C

A C C C

A C

A C A to 100

A C

A C C C

350 300

B to 185 200 70 212

A A

350 176 140 400 400 212 300 C

B C B A C

B A C

A B B

B B B

B B B

B C A

B B B

A B

A A A

B 180 212 140 to 140 212 140 180 140 140 140

B B B to to 140 to 200 180 200 B to 140 B to 70 B to 140

300 140 400 212

B 73 180 212 140 to 140 212

B B to to 212 200 200 B to 70 B to 212 C

A C C B

A C C B

A A

A A A A

A A

400 176 140 73 180 140 140 180 140 140 140 140

B B B to to to 212 200 200 200 400 176 160 B to 212 200 A

C C

C C

C C

C C

Sat'd. 160 180 180 140

140

300

B B B to to to 210 300 220 200 C 70 B to 180

Sat'd. 120 180 140 140

140

300 140

B A A B

B A A A B C A A B

C A B B

C A B B

C A B B B A

C A B C B A

A A A B A A B A C

B B B to 212 73 180 212 140 C 140 to 400 176 to 73 200 200 180 140 73 120 180 212 140 180 73 C C 140 140 140 350 350 200 B B B B to to to to 200 200 200 200 B to 160 120 212 212 70 C B to 140 C

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GRAPHITE

NITRILE (Buna-N)

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Sodium Chromate Na2CrO44H2O Sodium Cyanide NaCN Sodium Dichromate Na2Cr2O72H2O Sodium Ferricyanide Na3Fe(CN)62H2O Sodium Ferrocyanide Na3Fe(CN)610H2O Sodium Fluoride NaF Sodium Hydroxide NaOH Sodium Hydroxide NaOH Sodium Hydroxide NaOH Sodium Hydroxide NaOH Sodium Hydroxide NaOH Sodium Hypochlorite NaOCI5H2O
Sodium Metaphosphate

120 180 140

B to 140 176

140 140 350 176

70

140

A C C C C C C

B C B C

B A B C

B A B A

B A

A A A A A

A A C

B 180 180 140 to 140 212 20% Sat'd. Sat'd. 180 180 140 180 140 140 180 140 140 140 140 140

B to 140 176 200 275 230 C 70 70 B to 212 140 140 A A C C C

300 176 140 350 300 350 140 70 80

B 120 180 180 140 to 140 212 <5% <10% 30% 120 180 212 140 C 50% 120 180 212 140 70% 120 180 212 140 120 180 73 73 180 120 140 B Sat'd. 160 180 180 140 to 140 212 B 160 180 73 140 to 140 212 120 180 73 140 180 212 140 10% 180 140 73 140 140 B to 140 B to 68

350 140 100 140 140

400 350

B B B to 212 to to 200 200 140 B B to 212 to 130 200 80 B to 70 B to 70 70 B to 400

A A A A

A A B C C C C C C A A C

A B C C C C B B C C C B B C C A B B

A B B B C C A B B

A B B B C C A B B A B B C

B B B B C

A A A A C

A A A A C A

A A A A C B B C

B B B to 194 350 to 212 to 140 130 200 B to 140 350 B to 130 C B to 70 C B to 200 C

B 140 to 350 190

(NaPO3)n Sodium Nitrate NaNO3 Sodium Nitrite NaNO2 Sodium Perborate NaBO34H2O Sodium Perchlorate NaCIO4 Sodium Peroxide Na2O2 Sodium Phosphate NaH2PO4 Sodium Phosphate NaH2PO4 Sodium Phosphate NaH2PO4 Sodium Silicate

300 220 150 400 200

A A

C A A

B B to to 212 171 200 B to 212 140 B 70 C 140 C 400

A A

400 176 171 350 140 350 70 C C C

250 300 400 400 400

C A A A

C B B B C

C B B B C

C B B B B

C B B B

C B B B A

C B B B A

C B B B A A A A B B B A

A A A A A

A A A A A

A A A A A

B Acid 120 180 212 140 to 140 140


Alkaline Neutral

120 180 212 120 180 212 180 140 140

140

140

B B to 140 to 212 200 200

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NITRILE (Buna-N)

CARBON STEEL

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SILICON BRONZE

Sodium Sulfate Na2SO4 Sodium Sulde Na2S Sodium Sulte Na2SO3 Sodium Thiosulfate Na2S2O35H2O Sour Crude Oil Soybean Oil Stannic Chloride SnCI4 Stannous Chloride SnCI2 Starch Steam (Low Pressure) Steam (Medium Pressure) Steam (High Pressure) Stearic Acid CH3(CH2)16COOH Stoddards Solvent Styrene C6H5CH=CH2 Succinic Acid COOH(CH2)2COOH Sugar C6H12O6 Sulfamic Acid HSO3NH2 Sulfate Liquors (Oil) Sulte Liquors Sulfur S Sulfur Chloride S2CI2 Sulfur Dioxide SO2 Sulfur Dioxide SO2

Sat'd. 160 180 212 140 Sat'd. 160 180 212 140 140

400

B B to 200 to 212 200 200 B B to to 176 200 200

A C A B C A

A C A B

B C C C

B C

A B B C A

A B B C A A C C B A A B C A B A B

A C B C A B C C B A A A C A B A C C

A B

A B B C B

A A B

A A A A

A A A

A C

350 200

B B B B to 140 Sat'd. 160 180 212 140 to 140 to 350 200 to 212 73 200 200 180 180 140 140 140 73 Sat'd. 180 140 140 140 140 140 140 400 140 350 140 C C C 160 140 C

A A C

A A C A

A A C C

B 250 250 to 400 C B to 400 A A

A C C B A A C A A B A C B C

B C C B A A C C C C B A A C B

A C C B A A C C A

A C C

A C C B

350 300 220 350

C C B

15% 120 180 140 140 180 140 140

B B B B to to to to 210 150 140 185 B to 212 212 176

300 176 400 400 C

A A A A A

A A A A A A A

A A A A A A A A C A

A A C

A A C B

A A B C A B A B C A

180 73 140 C 73 180 140 140 180 20% 6% 6% 140 C

120 73 C 140 140

350

C C

B to 70 250 C 70

C C C B to 70

140 250 C B to 176

A A B A C

350

B A

200 140 350 70 200 350

A A

A A A A A

A A A C

C 180 C 180 140 140 73 180 140

B to 150

B C

B C C

C B

C A

B B B to to to 170 250 150 150 B C C C C B to 70 70 C C 140 266 140 B to 250 B to 140 A A A

C C C A C C B C C A C C A B C A B C A C C A

B B C B C A B C A

180 212 140 C Gas (Dry) C 73 140 140 140

350 250 350 C

A C A C A

350 160

Gas C (Wet)

C 140 73

120

140

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SEAL MATERIALS MAX TEMPERATURE (F)

METALS

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C C

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GRAPHITE

NITRILE (Buna-N)

CARBON STEEL

BRONZE (85% Cu)

SILICON BRONZE

Sulfur Trioxide SO3 Sulfuric Acid H2SO4 Sulfuric Acid H2SO4 Sulfuric Acid H2SO4 Sulfuric Acid H2SO4 Sulfuric Acid H2SO4 Sulfurous Acid H2SO3 Tall Oil Tannic Acid C76H52O46 Tanning Liquors Tar Tartaric Acid HOOC(CHOH)2COOH Tetrachloroethane CHCI2CHCI2 Tetrachloroethylene CI2C=CCI2 Tetraethyl Lead Pb(C2H5)4 Tetrahydrofuran C4H8O Thionyl Chloride SOCI2 Thread Cutting Oils Titanium Tetrachloride TiCI4 Toluene (Toluol) CH3C6H5 Tomato Juice Transformer Oil Transformer Oil DTE/30 Tributyl Phosphate (C4H9)3PO4 Trichloroacetic Acid CCI3COOH

Gas

73

B to 120

C B C C C C C 200

C A A

C C C C C C C B A A A C C C C C C B A A A A A C C C C C C C B

C C C C C C C C C C C C C B B B A C A C A C A C A C A C C C C C C C B B C C C C C C B C B C C C C C C C C C C C C B B

C C C C C C B A B

B A A B C C A A A A

B B C C C C A A A

B B B <30% 120 180 180 140 to to to 250 212 248 140 73 B B 50% 73 180 140 140 to to 212 250 212 212 140 70% 90% C 180 73 140 B C 150 73 73 to 212 C C C 200 140 200 200 350 250 70 C C C

158 248 158 212 C C C C C

180 212 158 212 158 C 200 C A

100% C Sat'd.

B 180 140 140 to 140 212 C 180 140 120

10%

B C 180 73 140 to 140 212 160 180 73 140 C C 120

250 200 200 200 250 250 C 400 350 350 C C C C C C C B to 200 C

B to 200 200 70 C 200 B B to 200 200 212 120 C C A A

A A

A A A

A A

A B

B 160 180 140 140 to 140 248 C C C C C C C C

200 158 C C C C C C C C C C

73 73 73 C C C C C C C C C C C C

73 73 73 140 C C C C C 120 C 140 C B to 120 73

73 350 C C 200 350 300 300 300 250 200 C C C C C C C A C 70 C C C C C 160 B to 200 A

A C A B A A A A B B B C B C A A A

A C

A B

A C

A C A A

A B A A A C

A A A A

A A A A

180 212 140 180 73 140 180 C 50% C 140 C

140 140 140 B C 300

A C

A C

B C

A B

B 140 140 to 140 104

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C C C C C C C

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GRAPHITE

NITRILE (Buna-N)

CARBON STEEL

BRONZE (85% Cu)

SILICON BRONZE

Trichloroethylene CHCI=CCI2 Triethanolamine (HOCH2CH2)3N Triethylamine (C2H5)3N Trimethylpropane (CH2OH)3C3H5 Trisodium Phosphate Na3PO412H2O Tung Oil Turpentine Urea CO(NH2)2 Urine Varnish Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) Vegetable Oil Vinegar Vinyl Acetate CH3COOCH=CH2 Water (Acid Mine) H2O Water (Deionized) H2O Water (Distilled) H2O Water (Potable) H2O Water (Salt) H2O Water (Sea) H2O Water (Soft) H2O Water (Waste) H2O

C C

B to C 176 C

200

C B

C C

C B B to 70 C C

200 C C 70 B to 300

A C

A C A

B C

B C

B C C

A C

A A

73 140 73 C 140 140 73

B 73 to 190 B 73 to 73 C 140

160 140 C 350 212 C C C 250 250

73 180 140 140

C B A

C B A B B A B A

B B A

B B A C B A C C C A A C

A B A C A B A A A A C C C A A

A A A

A A A A A C

B to 250 120 C B to 200

C 140

C 140 140

180 180 140 160 180 180 140

400 140 140 350 C C C B to 210 C C

C C

140 B to 400 A A B B

C C A A C B A C A C B C C C C B C C B C

C C A A C B C

A A A A A

A A A A A A B A

C 140 C

120

300 300 300 350

140 140 140 200 C C B to 210 C C C C 200 200 C B to 190

B B C 140 140 to to 248 140 73 150 140 140 C 73 C 140 C 140 140

160 180 140 140

400 200

160 180 140 140

140

400

B B B B to to to to 140 200 150 200 B to 210 250

B 160 180 212 140 to 140 248 B 160 180 212 140 to 140 248 160 180 212 140 140

400 140

400 B B B to to 140 to 250 210 200 B B B to to to 212 250 210 140

400

B 160 180 212 140 to 140 248 160 180 212 140 140

400

400

73 180 212 140

140

400

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ALUMINUM BRONZE

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GRAPHITE

NITRILE (Buna-N)

CARBON STEEL

BRONZE (85% Cu)

SILICON BRONZE

Whiskey White Liquor Wine Xylene (Xylol) C6H4(CH3)2 Zinc Acetate Zn(CH3COO)22H2O Zinc Carbonate ZnCO3 Zinc Chloride ZnCI2 Zinc Nitrate Zn(NO3)26H2O Zinc Sulfate ZnSO47H2O

B 180 140 140 to 140 212 73 180 140

350 200 200 140

C C C

C C C

B C

C C C

C C C

C C C

C C C

A A

300 104 140 190 350 200 200 140 200 B to 200 C 70 A A A

B 73 180 140 140 to 140 248 C C 180 180 140 120 180 180 140 160 180 180 140 160 180 212 140 B to 140 212 140 140 140 C C C C C

350

C 140 70

C C 70

C C 70

A C B C

A C B C

A C

A C

A C

A C

A C

A C

A A B

400 210

B to 194 212 200

B A

B A A A

180 140 100 190 400 B B to to 171 300 220 B

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