Chemical Compatibility Chart

Compatibility ratings for fluoropolymer materials

Legend: A = Excellent / Recommended  |  B = Good / Limited  |  NR = Not Recommended

CHEMICALS FEP PFA PTFE PVDF
AcetamideAAANR
Acetate Solvents CrudeAAAA
Acetate Solvents PureAAAA
ActaldehydeAAANR
Acetic AcidAAAB
Acetic Acid VaporsAAANR
Acetic Acid GlacialAAANR
Acetic AnhydrideAAANR
AcetoneAAANR
AcetonitrileAAANR
AcetonphenoneAAANR
AcetelyneAAAB
Acetyl ChlorideAAAB
Acid Mine WaterAAAA
AcrylonitrileAAANR
Adipic AcidAAAA
Alcohols GeneralAAAA
Alcohol AmylAAAA
Alcohol Butyl (BUTANOL)AAAA
Alcohol Ethyl (ETHANOL)AAAA
Alcohol, 2 AminoethanolAAANR
Allyl AlcoholAAAA
Allyl ChlorideAAAA
Aluminum Chloride 10%AAAA
Aluminum Chloride 10% BoilingAAAA
Aluminum Chloride 100%AAAA
Aluminum FluorideAAAA
Aluminum HydroxideAAAA
Aluminum NitrateAAAA
Aluminum Potassium Sulfate (ALUM)AAAA
Aluminum Sulfate 100%AAAA
Aluminum Sulfate 10%AAAA
Aluminum Sulfate <10% BoilingAAAA
Aluminum Sulfate >10% BoilingAAAA
Aluminum Chlorohydroxide WetAAA
AminesAAA
Ammonia 100% AnhydrousAAAA
Ammonia AqueousAAAA
Ammonium BifluorideAAAA
Ammonium CarbonateAAAA
Ammonium Chloride SaturatedAAAA
Ammonium Chloride 10%AAAA
Ammonium Chloride <10% BoilingAAAA
Ammonium Chloride >10% BoilingAAAA
Ammonium FluorideAAAA
Ammonium HydroxideAAAA
Ammonium NitrateAAAA
Ammonium PersulfateAAAA
Ammonium Phosphate DibasicAAAA
Ammonium Sulfate SaturatedAAAA
Ammonium Sulfate 10%AAAA
Ammonium Sulfate 10% BoilingAAAA
Ammonium SulfateAAA
Amyl ChlorideAAAA
Amyl AcetateAAANR
AnilineAAAB
Aniline HydrochlorideAAAB
Antimony TrichlorideAAAA
AroclorAAA
Aqua RegiaAAAA
Arsenic AcidAAAB
AsphaltAAAA
Asphalt EmulsionsAAAA
Barium CarbonateAAAA
Barium Chloride SaturatedAAAA
Barium Chloride 30%AAAA
Barium Chloride 5%AAAA
Barium Chloride >5% HotAAAA
Barium CyanideAAA
Barium HydroxideAAAA
Barium NitrateAAA
Barium SulfateAAAA
Barium SulfideAAAA
BeerAAAA
Beet Sugar LiquorAAA
BenzaldehydeAAAA
BenzeneAAAA
Benzene HotAAAB
Benzene Sulfonic AcidAAANR
Benzoic AcidAAAA
BenzonitrileAAA
Benzyl AlcoholAAAA
Benzyl ChlorideAAAA
BloodAAAA
BoraxAAAA
Boric Acid 5%AAAA
Boric Acid 10%AAAA
Bromine Dry GasAAAA
Bromine Moist GasAAAA
ButadieneAAAA
ButaneAAAA
ButtermilkAAAA
ButyleneAAAA
Butyric Acid 5%AAAA
Butyric Acid ConcentratedAAAA
Butyl AcetateAAANR
Butyl AmineAAANR
Butyl EtherAAAA
Butyl PhthalateAAANR
Butyl ChlorideAAAA
Calcium BisulfateAAAA
Calcium CarbonateAAAA
Calcium Chloride SaturatedAAAA
Calcium Chloride DiluteAAAA
Calcium Chloride 10% BoilingAAAA
Calcium Chloride 20% BoilingAAAA
Calcium Chloride 30% BoilingAAAA
Calcium Hypochlorite 100%AAAA
Calcium Hypochlorite 2% BoilingAAAA
Carbolic Acid (PHENOL)AAAA
Calcium NitrateAAAA
Calcium SulfateAAAA
Carbon DioxideAAAA
Carbon DisulfideAAAA
Carbon MonoxideAAAB
Carbon Tetrachloride WetAAAA
Carbon Tetrachloride DryAAAA
Carbonic AcidAAAA
Caustic PotashAAAB
Caustic Soda (SODIUM HYDROXIDE)AAAA
CellosolvesAAAA
Chloric AcidAAAA
Chlorinated WaterAAAA
Chlorine DryAAAA
Chlorine WetAAAA
Chloroacetic AcidAAAA
ChlorobenzeneAAAA
2 ChloroethanolAAAA
ChloroformAAAA
ChlorophenolAAAB
Chlorosulfonic AcidAAAC
Chlorosulfonic Acid DiluteAAAA
Chromic Acid DiluteAAAA
Chromic Acid ConcentratedAAAA
Chromic Acid <10% BoilingAAANR
Chromic Acid >10% BoilingAAANR
Citric Acid ConcentratedAAAA
Citric Acid DiluteAAAA
Copper CyanideAAAA
Copper FluorideAAAA
Copper NitrateAAAA
Copper SulfateAAAA
Cotton Seed OilAAAA
Creosote Hot (WOOD & COAL TAR)AAAA
M Cresol (CRUDE)AAAA
Crude OilAAAA
Cresylic AcidAAAB
Cresyldiphenyl PhosphateAAAA
Cupric Chloride <2%AAAA
Cupric ChlorideAAAA
Cyanic AcidAAAA
CyclohexaneAAAA
CyclohexanolAAAA
CyclohexanoneAAAA
Detergents GeneralAAAA
Diacetone Alcohol (ACETOL)AAAA
Dibutyl PhthalateAAANR
DichlorobenzeneAAAA
DichloroethaneAAAA
Dichlorodifluoro Methane (F-12)AAAA
DichloroethyleneAAAA
Diesel FuelAAAA
DiethanolamineAAAA
DiethylamineAAAA
Diethylene GlycolAAAA
Diethyl EtherAAAB
DiisobutyleneAAAA
Dimethyl AnilineAAAA
Dimethyl FormamideAAANR
Dimethyl PhthalateAAAA
Dimethyl SulfoxideAAAA
DiphenylAAA
Diphenyl EtherAAA
Diphenyl OxideAAAB
Dipropylene GlycolAAAB
Dioctyl PhthalateAAAB
P-DioxaneAAANR
Dow ThermAAAA
Epichlorohydrin DryAAANR
EthaneAAAA
EthanolamineAAANR
EthersAAAB
Ethyl AcetateAAAA
Ethyl BenzoateAAAA
Ethyl BromideAAAA
Ethyl ButyrateAAAA
Ethyl Chloride WetAAAA
Ethyl EtherAAAA
Ethyl SulfateAAA
Ethylene BromideAAAA
Ethylene ChlorohydrinAAAA
Ethylene ChlorideAAAA
Ethylene DiamineAAAB
Ethylene DibromideAAAA
Ethylene DichlorideAAAA
Ethylene Glycol (DIHYDROXYETHANE)AAAA
Ethylene OxideAAAA
Fatty AcidsAAAA
Ferric Chloride ConcentratedAAAA
Ferric Chloride <1%AAAA
Ferric Chloride >1%AAAA
Ferric Chloride <1% BoilingAAAA
Ferric Chloride >1% BoilingAAAA
Ferric NitrateAAAA
Ferric SulfateAAAA
Ferrous ChlorideAAAA
Ferrous SulfateAAAA
Fluoboric AcidAAAA
Fluosilicic AcidAAAA
Fluorine Gas DryAAAA
Fluorine Gas WetAAANR
Formaldehyde (FORMALIN)AAAA
Formic AcidAAAA
Freon DryAAAA
Freon WetAAAA
Fuel OilsAAAB
FuranAAANR
Furfural (FURFURALDEHYDE)AAAB
Gallic AcidAAAA
Gas NaturalAAAA
Gasoline Loaded RefinedAAAA
GelatinAAAA
GlucoseAAAA
GlueAAAA
Glycerine (GLYCEROL)AAAA
Glycolic Acid (HYDROXY ACETIC)AAAA
Glycol (ETHYLENE GLYCOL)AAAA
HeliumAAA
HeptaneAAAA
HexaneAAAA
HexamineAAA
Hexanol TertiaryAAA
HydrazineAAAA
Hydraulic Fluid (PETROLEUM)AAAA
Hydraulic Fluid (SYNTHETIC)AAAA
Hydrobromic AcidAAAA
Hydrochloric Acid >20%AAAA
Hydrochloric Acid 1-20%AAAA
Hydrochloric Acid <1%AAAA
Hydrochloric Acid 1% 175°FAAAA
Hydrochloric Acid 0.5% to 2% 175°FAAAA
Hydrochloric Acid >2% 175°FAAAA
Hydrochloric Acid <0.25% BoilingAAAA
Hydrochloric Acid <1% BoilingAAAA
Hydrochloric Acid >1% BoilingAAAA
Hydrocyanic AcidAAAA
Hydrofluoric Acid <40%AAAA
Hydrofluoric Acid 30%AAAA
Hydrofluoric Acid >40%AAAA
Hydrofluoric Acid BoilingAAAA
Hydrofluosilicic AcidAAAA
Hydrofluorosilicic AcidAAAA
Hydrogen GasAAAA
Hydrogen Chloride Gas DryAAAB
Hydrogen Chloride Gas WetAAAA
Hydrogen CyanideAAAA
Hydrogen Fluoride AnhydrousAAAA
Hydrogen PeroxideAAAA
Hydrogen Sulfide DryAAAA
Hydrogen Sulfide WetAAAA
Hypochlorous AcidAAAA
IodineAAAA
Isobutyl AlcoholAAAA
IsooctaneAAAA
Isopropyl AcetateAAAA
Isopropyl AlcoholAAAA
Isopropyl EtherAAAA
Jet Fuel (JP3, JP4, JP5)AAAA
KeroseneAAAA
KetonesAAANR
Lactic AcidAAAB
Lactones and Lactam SolventsAAAA
LPG (PROPANE)AAAA
LardAAAA
LatexAAAA
Lead AcetateAAAA
Lead NitrateAAAA
Lead SulfamateAAAA
Lead SulfateAAAA
Lime Sulfur (CALCIUM SULFIDE)AAAB
Linoleic AcidAAAA
Linseed OilAAAA
Lithium ChlorideAAAA
Lithium HydroxideAAAA
Lubricating OilAAAA
LyeAAAA
Lime (CALCIUM OXIDE)AAAB
Magnesium CarbonateAAAA
Magnesium ChlorideAAAA
Magnesium BisulfateAAAA
Magnesium HydroxideAAAA
Magnesium NitrateAAAA
Magnesium SulfateAAAA
Malic AcidAAAA
Maleic AcidAAAA
Manganese ChlorideAAAA
Manganese SulfateAAAA
Mercuric ChlorideAAAA
Mercuric CyanideAAAA
Mercurous NitrateAAAA
MercuryAAAA
MethaneAAAA
Methyl AcetateAAAA
Methyl AcetoneAAAA
Methyl Alcohol (METHANOL)AAAA
Methyl AmineAAAA
Methyl BromideAAAA
Methyl CellosolveAAAA
Methyl Chloride WetAAAA
Methyl Chloride DryAAAA
Methyl Ethyl KetoneAAANR
Methyl Isobutyl KetoneAAAA
Methylene ChlorideAAAB
MilkAAAA
Mineral OilAAAA
Mixed AcidsAAAA
MolassesAAAB
MorpholineAAAB
Motor OilAAAA
MustardAAAA
MonochlorobenzeneAAAA
Monochlorodifluoromethane (F-22)AAAB
MonoethanolamineAAANR
Monochloroacetic AcidAAAA
NaphthaAAAA
NaphthaleneAAAA
Nickel ChlorideAAAA
Nickel NitrateAAAA
Nickel SulfateAAAA
Nitric AcidAAAA
Nitric Acid Fuming >70%AAAB
Nitric Acid BoilingAAANR
NitrobenzeneAAAA
NitrogenAAAA
NitromethaneAAAA
Nitrous AcidAAAA
Nitrous OxideAAANR
N-OctaneAAAA
Oils AnimalAAAA
Oils CrudeAAAA
Oils MineralAAAA
Oils OliveAAAA
Oils VegetableAAAA
Oleic Acid (RED OIL)AAAA
Oxalic AcidAAAA
OxygenAAAA
OzoneAAAA
Palmitic AcidAAAA
ParaffinAAAA
PentaneAAAA
PerchloroethyleneAAAA
Perchloric AcidAAAA
PetroleumAAAA
Petroleum EtherAAAB
Phosphoric Acid AeratedAAAA
Phosphoric Acid Air FreeAAAA
Phosphoric Acid Air BoilingAAAA
PhosphorusAAAA
Phosphorus TrichlorideAAAA
Phosphorus PentachlorideAAAA
Phenol Sulfonic AcidAAAB
Photographic Solutions (DEVELOPERS)AAAB
Photographic SolutionsAAAB
Phthalic AcidAAAA
Phthalic AnhydrideAAAA
Picric AcidAAAA
Plating Solutions BrassAAAB
Plating Solutions CadmiumAAAB
Plating Solutions ChromeAAAB
Plating Solutions CopperAAAB
Plating Solutions GoldAAAB
Plating Solutions LeadAAAB
Plating Solutions NickelAAAA
Plating Solutions SilverAAAA
Plating Solutions TinAAAB
Plating Solutions ZincAAAB
Potassium AcetateAAAA
Potassium Aluminum Sulfate (ALUM)AAAA
Potassium BicarbonateAAA
Potassium BichromateAAAA
Potassium BromideAAAA
Potassium CarbonateAAAA
Potassium ChlorateAAAA
Potassium ChlorideAAAA
Potassium ChromateAAAB
Potassium CyanideAAAA
Potassium DichromateAAAA
Potassium FerricyanideAAAA
Potassium FerrocyanideAAAA
Potassium HydrateAAA
Potassium HydroxideAAAA
Potassium HypochloriteAAAA
Potassium IodideAAAA
Potassium NitrateAAAA
Potassium OxalateAAA
Potassium PermanganateAAAA
Potassium SilicideAAA
Potassium SulfateAAAA
Potassium SulfideAAAA
Potassium SulfiteAAAA
PropaneAAAA
Propyl AcetateAAA
Propyl Alcohol (PROPANOL)AAAA
PropyleneAAA
Propylene ChlorohydrinAAAA
Propylene GlycolAAA
Propylene OxideAAANR
PydraulAA
PyridineAAANR
Pyrogallic AcidAAAB
Pyroligneous AcidAAAA
Quinine BisulfateAA
Quinine SulfateAA
RosinAA
ResorcinolAA
Salicylic AcidAAAA
SalicylaldehydeAAAA
Salt BrineAAAA
Sea WaterAAAA
SewageAAAA
ShellacAA
Silicone OilAAA
Silver BromideAAA
Silver ChlorideAAA
Silver CyanideAAAA
Silver NitrateAAAA
Skydrol 500 & 7000AAA
Soap SolutionsAAAA
Sodium AcetateAAAA
Sodium Acid SulfateAAA
Sodium AluminateAAA
Sodium Aluminum SulfateAAA
Sodium BenzoateAAAA
Sodium BicarbonateAAAA
Sodium BichromateAAAB
Sodium BisulfateAAAA
Sodium BisulfiteAAAA
Sodium Borate (BORAX)AAAA
Sodium BromideAAAA
Sodium Carbonate (SODA ASH)AAAA
Sodium ChlorateAAAA
Sodium ChlorideAAAA
Sodium ChromateAAA
Sodium CitrateAAA
Sodium CyanideAAAA
Sodium DichromateAAAB
Sodium FerricyanideAAAB
Sodium FluorideAAAA
Sodium Hydroxide (CAUSTIC SODA)AAANR
Sodium HypochloriteAAAA
Sodium HyposulfiteAAAA
Sodium MetaphosphateAAA
Sodium MetasilicateAAA
Sodium NitrateAAAA
Sodium PerborateAAAA
Sodium PeroxideAAAA
Sodium PhosphatesAAAA
Sodium Silicate (WATER GLASS)AAAA
Sodium SulfateAAAA
Sodium SulfideAAAA
Sodium SulfiteAAAA
Sodium Thiosulfate (HYPO)AAAA
Sodium Tetraborate (BORAX)AAAA
Soy Bean OilAAA
Stannic ChlorideAAAA
Stannous ChlorideAAAA
StarchAAA
Stearic AcidAAAA
SteamAAAA
Stoddard SolventAAA
StyreneAAA
Sugar JuiceAAA
Sulfate Liquor BlackAAAA
Sulfate Liquor GreenAAAA
SulfinolAAAA
Sulfite LiquorAAA
SulfolaneAAA
SulfurAAAA
Sulfur Molten 286°FAAAA
Sulfur ChlorideAAAA
Sulfur Dioxide Gas WetAAAA
Sulfur Dioxide Gas DryAAAA
Sulfur TrioxideAAANR
Sulfuric Acid Air FreeAAANR
Sulfuric Acid AeratedAAANR
Sulfuric Acid BoilingAAANR
Sulfuric Acid Fuming OleumAAANR
Sulfurous AcidAAAA
Tall OilAAAA
TallowAAA
Tannic AcidAAAB
Tanning Liquor (ALUM SOLUTION)AAA
Tar & Tar OilAAA
Tartaric AcidAAAB
Tetrachloroacetic AcidAAAA
TetrachloroethaneAAAA
TetrachloroethyleneAAAA
Tetra Ethyl LeadAAAA
TetrahydrofuranAAAB
Tetrahydronaphthalene (Tetralin)AAA
Tetraphosphoric AcidAAAA
Thionyl ChlorideAAANR
Tin TetrachlorideAAAA
Titanium TetrachlorideAAAB
Toluene (TOLUOL)AAAA
Tomato JuiceAAAA
Tributyl CitrateAAA
Tributyl PhosphateAAAA
Transformer OilAAA
Trichloroacetic AcidAAAA
TrichloroethaneAAAB
TrichloroethyleneAAAA
Trichloromonofluoroethane (F-17)AAA
TrichloropropaneAAA
Trichlorotrifluoroethane (F-113)AAAA
Tricresyl PhosphateAAANR
TriethanolamineAAANR
TriethylamineAAAA
Triethylene GlycolAAAA
Triethyl PhosphateAAANR
Triethyl PhosphiteAAA
Tripropylene GlycolAAA
Trisodium PhosphateAAAA
Tung Oil (CHINA WOOD OIL)AAA
TurpentineAAAA
Undecyl Alcohol (UNDECANOL)AAAA
UreaAAAA
Uric AcidAAA
UrineAAAA
VarnishAAAA
VinegarAAAA
Vinyl AcetateAAAA
Vinyl ChlorideAAAB
Vinylidine Chloride (RESIN)AAAB
Water, Acid MineAAAA
Water, Boiler FeedAAAA
Water, DistilledAAAA
Water, FreshAAAA
Water, DeionizedAAAA
Water, DemineralizedAAAA
Water, BrackishAAAA
Water, SaltAAAA
WaxAAAA
WhiskeyAAAA
White Liquor, Pulp MillAAAA
White SpiritAAAA
WineAAAA
Wood PulpAAAA
Xylene (XYLOL XYLOLE)AAAA
Zinc CarbonateAAA
Zinc ChlorideAAAA
Zinc CyanideAAA
Zinc NitrateAAAA
Zinc StearateAAA
Zinc SulfateAAAA
Atmosphere, IndustrialAAAA
Atmosphere, MarineAAAA
Atmosphere, RuralAAAA
Ultraviolet LightAAAA

This chart provides general guidance. Always verify compatibility for your specific application, concentration and temperature.