Solvents & Organics Compatibility Chart
58 real rated rows across 31 media, comparing PVC, PP, PVDF, PFA, PTFE, and 316 stainless steel by concentration and temperature.
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| Media | Conc. | Temp | PVC | PP | PVDF | PFA | PTFE | 316SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | — | 68°F | — | E | G | E | E | E |
| Acetaldehyde | — | 104°F | — | E | G | E | E | E |
| Acetaldehyde | — | 176°F | — | — | — | — | E | E |
| Acetaldehyde (Aqueous) | 40% | 104°F | — | E | G | E | E | E |
| Acetaldehyde (Aqueous) | 40% | 176°F | — | G | G | E | E | E |
| Acetone | — | 77°F | — | E | C | E | E | E |
| Acetone | — | 104°F | — | E | C | E | E | E |
| Acetone | — | 127°F | — | E | — | E | E | E |
| Acetone | — | 176°F | — | — | — | E | E | E |
| Acetone (Aqueous) | — | 32°F | E | E | C | E | E | E |
| Acetone (Aqueous) | Trace | 104°F | E | E | C | E | E | E |
| Acetone (Aqueous) | Trace | 176°F | — | — | G | E | E | E |
| Amyl Acetate | Pure | 104°F | — | — | G | E | E | E |
| Amyl Acetate | Pure | 176°F | — | — | — | — | E | E |
| Benzaldehyde | 10% | 104°F | E | — | E | E | E | G |
| Benzaldehyde | 10% | 176°F | — | — | — | — | E | G |
| Benzene | Pure | 104°F | C | — | G | E | E | G |
| Benzene | Pure | 176°F | — | — | F | — | E | G |
| Benzyl Alcohol | Pure | 104°F | — | — | E | E | E | E |
| Butyl Acetate | Pure | 104°F | C | — | G | E | E | E |
| Butyl Acetate | Pure | 176°F | — | — | — | — | E | E |
| Butyl Phthalate | — | 104°F | — | E | G | E | E | G |
| Butyl Phthalate | — | 176°F | — | — | C | — | E | G |
| Chloro Benzene | Pure | 104°F | — | F | E | E | E | G |
| Chloro Benzene | Pure | 176°F | — | — | F | — | E | G |
| Chloroform | Pure | 104°F | — | C | E | E | E | G |
| Chloroform | Pure | 176°F | — | — | F | — | E | G |
| Diacetone | — | 104°F | — | — | — | — | — | E |
| Diacetone Alcohol | Pure | 104°F | — | E | G | E | E | E |
| Dibutyl Phthalate | Pure | 104°F | — | — | G | E | E | G |
| Ethyl Benzene | — | 104°F | — | — | E | E | E | G |
| Ethylene Glycol | Pure | 104°F | E | E | E | E | E | E |
| Ethylene Glycol | Pure | 176°F | — | G | G | E | E | G |
| Formaldehyde | Pure | 104°F | E | E | E | E | E | E |
| Formaldehyde | 40% | 176°F | — | E | C | — | E | G |
| Isobutyl Alcohol | Pure | 104°F | — | — | E | E | — | E |
| Isopropyl Acetate | — | 104°F | — | — | — | E | E | E |
| Isopropyl Acetate | — | 176°F | — | — | — | — | E | E |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | Pure | 104°F | E | E | E | E | E | G |
| Isopropyl Ether | Pure | 104°F | — | — | G | E | E | E |
| Methyl Alcohol | — | 104°F | G | E | E | E | E | E |
| Methyl Alcohol | — | 104°F | G | E | E | E | E | E |
| Methyl Alcohol | — | 176°F | — | G | E | — | E | E |
| Methyl Alcohol | — | 176°F | — | — | — | — | E | E |
| Methyl Ether Ketone | — | 104°F | — | F | — | E | — | E |
| Methyl Ether Ketone | — | 176°F | — | — | — | — | — | E |
| Methyl Isobutyl Ketone | — | 104°F | — | C | — | E | E | E |
| Methyl Isobutyl Ketone | — | 176°F | — | — | — | — | E | E |
| Monochloro-Benzene | — | 104°F | — | F | E | E | E | G |
| Nitrobenzene | — | 104°F | — | F | G | E | E | E |
| Nitrobenzene | — | 176°F | — | — | — | — | E | E |
| Propyl Alcohol | — | 104°F | E | E | E | E | — | G |
| Propyl Alcohol | — | 176°F | G | G | E | — | — | G |
| Propylene Oxide | — | 104°F | — | — | — | E | E | G |
| Toluene (Toluol) | — | 104°F | — | G | E | E | E | E |
| Toluene (Toluol) | — | 176°F | — | — | — | — | E | E |
| Xylene | — | 104°F | — | — | E | E | E | E |
| Xylene | — | 176°F | — | — | G | — | E | E |
Source: Flowline chemical compatibility chart, 551 real media rows. Blank cells mean no rating was published for that combination — treat as unknown, not safe. Reference only; confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final specification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials are compatible with solvents & organics?
It depends on the specific chemical, concentration, and temperature — this page carries 58 real rated rows across 31 distinct media in this family, rating PVC, PP, PVDF, PFA, PTFE, and 316 stainless steel individually. There is no single answer for the whole family.
How current is this data?
Sourced from Flowline chemical compatibility chart, 551 real media rows. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final specification — chemical formulations and vendor ratings can change.
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