Stainless Steel Chemical Resistance Chart
Chemicals F-L
A = Excellent.
B = Good. Minor Effect, slight corrosion or discoloration.
C = Fair. Moderate Effect, not recommended for continuous use. Softening, loss of strength, swelling, may occur.
D = Severe Effect, not recommended for ANY use.
N/A = Information Not Available.
Temperature Conversion
°F = (1.8 x °C) + 32
°C = (°F – 32) x 0.555
| Stainless Steel 304 | Stainless Steel 316 | |
| Chemical | Compatibility | Compatibility |
| Acetaldehyde | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Fatty Acids | B-Good | A-Excellent |
| Ferric Chloride | D-Severe Effect | D-Severe Effect |
| Ferric Nitrate | B-Good | B-Good |
| Ferric Sulfate | B-Good | A-Excellent |
| Ferrous Chloride | D-Severe Effect | D-Severe Effect |
| Ferrous Sulfate | B-Good | B-Good |
| Fluoboric Acid | B-Good | B-Good |
| Fluorine | C-Fair | A-Excellent |
| Fluosilicic Acid | C-Fair | B-Good |
| Formaldehyde 100% | C-Fair | A-Excellent |
| Formaldehyde 40% | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Formic Acid | B-Good | A-Excellent |
| Freon 113 | N/A | N/A |
| Freon 12 | B-Good | B-Good |
| Freon 22 | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Freon TF | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Freon® 11 | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Fruit Juice | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Fuel Oils | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Furan Resin | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Furfural | A-Excellent | B-Good |
| Gallic Acid | A-Excellent | B-Good |
| Gasoline (high-aromatic) | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Gasoline, leaded, ref. | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Gasoline, unleaded | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Gelatin | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Glucose | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Glue, P.V.A. | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Glycerin | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Glycolic Acid | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Gold Monocyanide | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Grape Juice | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Grease | N/A | A-Excellent |
| Heptane | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Hexane | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Honey | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Hydraulic Oil (Petro) | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Hydrazine | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Hydrobromic Acid 100% | D-Severe Effect | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrobromic Acid 20% | D-Severe Effect | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrochloric Acid 100% | D-Severe Effect | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrochloric Acid 20% | D-Severe Effect | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrochloric Acid 37% | D-Severe Effect | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrochloric Acid, Dry Gas | D-Severe Effect | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrocyanic Acid | B-Good | A-Excellent |
| Hydrocyanic Acid (Gas 10%) | N/A | N/A |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 100% | B-Good | B-Good |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 20% | D-Severe Effect | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 50% | D-Severe Effect | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrofluoric Acid 75% | D-Severe Effect | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrofluosilicic Acid 100% | D-Severe Effect | D-Severe Effect |
| Hydrofluosilicic Acid 20% | C-Fair | B-Good |
| Hydrogen Gas | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 10% | B-Good | B-Good |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 100% | B-Good | A-Excellent |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 30% | B-Good | B-Good |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 50% | B-Good | A-Excellent |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (aqua) | C-Fair | A-Excellent |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (dry) | C-Fair | A-Excellent |
| Hydroquinone | B-Good | B-Good |
| Hydroxyacetic Acid 70% | N/A | N/A |
| Ink | C-Fair | C-Fair |
| Iodine | D-Severe Effect | D-Severe Effect |
| Iodine (in alcohol) | N/A | N/A |
| Iodoform | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Isooctane | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Isopropyl Acetate | C-Fair | A-Excellent |
| Isopropyl Ether | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Isotane | N/A | N/A |
| Jet Fuel (JP3, JP4, JP5) | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Kerosene | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Ketones | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Lacquer Thinners | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Lacquers | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Lactic Acid | B-Good | B-Good |
| Lard | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Latex | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Lead Acetate | B-Good | B-Good |
| Lead Nitrate | B-Good | B-Good |
| Lead Sulfamate | C-Fair | C-Fair |
| Ligroin | N/A | A-Excellent |
| Lime | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Linoleic Acid | B-Good | A-Excellent |
| Lithium Chloride | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Lithium Hydroxide | B-Good | B-Good |
| Lubricants | A-Excellent | A-Excellent |
| Lye: Ca(OH)2 Calcium Hydroxide | B-Good | B-Good |
| Lye: KOH Potassium Hydroxide | B-Good | A-Excellent |
| Lye: NaOH Sodium Hydroxide | B-Good | B-Good |
- Warning
- The information in this chart has been supplied to Hayata by other reputable sources and is to be used ONLY as a guide in selecting equipment for appropriate chemical compatibility. Before permanent installation, test the equipment with the chemicals and under the specific conditions of your application.
- Ratings of chemical behavior listed in this chart apply at a 48-hr exposure period.
- Hayata has no knowledge of possible effects beyond this period. Hayata does not warrant (neither express nor implied) that the information in this chart is accurate or complete or that any material is suitable for any purpose.
- Danger
- Variations in chemical behavior during handling due to factors such as temperature, pressure, and concentrations can cause equipment to fail, even though it passed an initial test.
- Serious Injury May Result
- Use suitable guards and/or personal protections when handling chemicals.
