Customer Service Specialists have information
on chemical resistance for pultruded floor plate.
Chemical Resistance Guide
The following definitions will aid readers using this
Chemical Resistance Guide: AMB - Ambient or room
temperature exposure; NR - Not Resistant; - No
Data. NOTE: Temperature data may not be maximum, but rather upper temperature at which a resin
has been tested. This is intended for general use
only. This chart does not contain chemical
information for pultruded floor plate.
* Applies to SAFPLANK® & SAFDECK® only.
Chemical Environment
Acetic Acid 0-50%
Alcohol, Butyl
Alcohol, Ethyl 10%
Alcohol, Isopropyl 10%
Alcohol, Isopropyl 100%
Alcohol, Methyl 10%
Alcohol, Methyl Isobutyl
Alcohol, Secondary Butyl
Alum
Aluminum Chloride
Aluminum Hydroxide 5%
Aluminum Nitrate
Aluminum Potassium Sulfate
Ammonia, Aqueous 0-10%
Ammonia, Gas
Ammonium Bicarbonate
Ammonium, Bisulfite
Ammonium Carbonate 10%
Ammonium Citrate
Ammonium Hydroxide 5%
Ammonium Hydroxide 10%
Ammonium Hydroxide 20%
Ammonium Nitrate 50%
Ammonium Persulfate 20%
Ammonium Phosphate
Ammonium Sulfate
Arsenious Acid
Barium Acetate
Barium Carbonate
Barium Chloride
Barium Hydroxide
Barium Sulfate
Barium Sulfide
Beer
5% Benzene in Kerosene
Benzene Sulfonic Acid 30%
Benzoic Acid
O-Benzoyl Benzoic Acid
Butylene Glycol
Butyric Acid 0-50%
Cadmium Chloride
Calcium Bisulfate
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Chlorate
Calcium Chloride
Calcium Hydroxide
Calcium Hypochlorite
Calcium Nitrate
Calcium Sulfate
Calcium Sulfite
Caprylic Acid
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Tetrachloride
Carbonic Acid
Carbon Methyl Cellulose
Castor Oil
Chlorinated Wax
Chlorine Dioxide/Air
Chlorine Dioxide, Wet Gas
Chlorine, Dry Gas
Chlorine, Wet Gas
Chlorine, Water
Chloroacetic Acid 0-50%
Chromic Acid 20%
Chromium Sulfate
Consult McNICHOLS for corrosion recommendations at concentrations, temperatures or chemicals not listed in this guide. The information in this
guide is correct to the best of our knowledge. It is
based on extensive experience with fiberglass grating
in corrosive applications. Because actual use conditions differ and mixtures of corrosives will occur in
service, the end user must test for use under actu-
Vinyl ester
SV
Polyester
SP
160
74
150
150
74
150
150
150
160
160
120
160
160
100
100
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
160
120
120
160
160
160
160
160
120
160
160
120
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
120
160
160
160
160
160
160
100
160
120
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
100
120
160
74
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
150
150
NR
150*
150
74
74*
74
NR
NR
150
NR
NR
150
74*
NR
NR
74
150
NR
74
74*
150
74
74*
150
74
74
150
150
150
74
150
150
150
74
150
150
NR*
150
NR*
150*
NR*
74
NR*
74
NR
NR
NR
NR*
150
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al conditions. Most of the information in this guide is
based on laboratory tests and extrapolated values
supplied by resin manufacturers. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
In no event will McNICHOLS be liable for incidental or consequential damages, whether arising
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Chemical Environment
Vinyl ester
SV
Citric Acid
Coconut Oil
Copper Chloride
Copper Cyanide
Copper Fluoride
Copper Nitrate
Copper Sulfate
Corn Oil
Corn Starch-Slurry
Corn Sugar
Cottonseed Oil
Crude Oil, Sour
Crude Oil, Sweet
Cyclohexane
Detergents, Sulfonated
Di-Ammonium Phosphate
Dibutyl Ether
Diesel Fuel
Diethylene Glycol
Dimenthyl Phthalate
Dioctyl Phthalate
Dipropylene Glycol
Dodecyl Alcohol
Esters, Fatty Acids
Ethylene Glycol
Fatty Acids
Ferric Chloride
Ferric Nitrate
Ferric Sulfate
Ferrous Chloride
Ferrous Nitrate
Ferrous Sulfate
8-8-8 Fertilizer
Fertilizer: Urea Ammon. Nitrate
Flue Gas
Fluosilicic Acid 0-20%
Formaldehyde
Formic Acid 10%
Fuel Oil
Gas, Natural
Gasoline, Auto
Gasoline Aviation
Gasoline, Ethyl
Gasoline, Sour
Glyconic, Acid
Glucose
Glycerine
Glycol, Propylene
Glycolic Acid 70%
Heptane
Hexane
Hexalene Glycol
Hydraulic Fluid
Hydrobromic Acid 0-25%
Hydrochloric Acid 15%
Hydrocyanic Acid
Hydrofluosilicic Acid 10%
Hydrogen Bromide, Wet Gas
Hydrogen Chloride, Dry Gas
Hydrogen Chloride, Wet Gas
Hydrogen Fluoride, Vapor
Hydrogen Peroxide 35%
Hydrogen Sulfide Dry
Hydrogen Sulfide, Aqueous
Hydrosulfite Bleach
Hypochlorous Acid 0-10%
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160
160
160
160
74
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
120
160
160
120
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
120
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
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160
160
160
160
160
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160
160
160
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160
74
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Polyester
SP
150
74
150
NR
NR
150
150
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
NR
NR
74
74
NR
NR
74
NR*
150*
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
74
NR*
NR*
NR
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
150
150
150
74
74
74
150
74
74
NR*
74
NR
NR*
NR*
NR
95
ASK
74* ASK
74*
NR*
ASK
Continued on page 7.
Chemical Resistance Guide
* Applies to SAFPLANK® & SAFDECK® only.
Chemical Environment
Isopropyl Amine
Isopropyl Palmitate
Jet Fuel
Kerosene
Lactic Acid
Lauroyl Chloride
Lauric Acid
Lead Acetate
Lead Chloride
Lead Nitrate
Levulinic Acid
Linseed Oil
Lithium Bromide
Lithium Sulfate
Magnesium Bisulfite
Magnesium Carbonate
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Hydroxide
Magnesium Nitrate
Magnesium Sulfate
Maleic Acid
Mercuric Chloride
Mercurous Chloride
Methanol (See Alcohol)
Mineral Oils
Molybdenum Disulfide
Motor Oil
Myristic Acid
Naphtha
Naphthalene
Nickel Chloride
Nickel Nitrate
Nickel Sulfate
Nitric Acid 0-5%
Nitric Acid 20%
Nitric Acid Fumes
Octanoic Acid
Oil, Sour Crude
Oil, Sweet Crude
Oleic Acid
Olive Oil
Oxalic Acid
Phosphoric Acid
Phosphoric Acid Fumes
Phosphorous Pentoxide
Phthalic Acid
Pickling Acids
(Sulfuric and Hydrochloric)
Picric Acid, Alcoholic
Polyvinyl Acetate Latex
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Polyvinyl Chloride Latex (35)
Potassium Aluminum Sulfate
Potassium Bicarbonate
Potassium Bromide
Potassium Carbonate
Potassium Chloride
Potassium Dichromate
Potassium Ferricyanide
Potassium Ferrocyanide
Potassium Hydroxide
Potassium Nitrate
Potassium Permanganate
Potassium Persulfate
Potassium Sulfate
Propionic Acid 1-50%
Pulp Paper Mill Effluent
Sebacic Acid
Selenious Acid
Silver Nitrate
Soaps
Sodium Acetate
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Vinyl ester
SV
Polyester
SP
100
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
140
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
120
NR
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
NR*
150
74*
74*
ASK
NR*
NR*
ASK
74*
74*
74*
150*
150*
150*
74*
150+ASK
NR*
74+ASK
150* ASK
150*
ASK
ASK
74*
150
NR*
150
ASK
150
74
74
150
150
150
NR*
NR*
74
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
160
160
100
120
160
140
100
160
140
160
160
160
140
160
160
120
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
150
74
74
NR*
150
74
74*
150
74*
150
150
150
74
74
150
NR*
74
NR*
NR*
150
74
74
74
74*
We can answer your resin questions.
Chemical Environment
Sodium Bifluoride
Sodium Bisulfate
Sodium Bisulfite
Sodium Bromate
Sodium Bromide
Sodium Carbonate 0-25%
Sodium Chlorate
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chlorite 25%
Sodium Chromate
Sodium Cyanide
Sodium Dichromate
Sodium Di-Phosphate
Sodium Ferricyanide
Sodium Fluoride
Sodium Fluoro Silicate
Sodium Hexametaphosphates
Sodium Hydroxide 0-5%
Sodium Hydroxide 5-50%
Sodium Hydrosulfide
Sodium Hypochlorite 5%
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Mono-Phosphate
Sodium Nitrate
Sodium Silicate
Sodium Sulfate
Sodium Sulfide
Sodium Sulfite
Sodium TetraBorate
Sodium Thiocyanate
Sodium Thiosulfate
Sodium Tripolyphosphate
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate
Sodium Solutions
Sodium Crude Oil
Soya Oil
Stannic Chloride
Stannous Chloride
Stearic Acid
Sugar, Beet and Cane Liquor
Sugar, Sucrose
Sulfamic Acid
Sulfanilic Acid
Sulfated Detergents
Sulfur Dioxide, Dry or Wet
Sulfur, Trioxide/Air
Sulfuric Acid 25%
Sulfuric Acid 30-50%
Sulfuric Acid 50-70%
Sulfurous Acid 10%
Superphosphoric Acid (76% P2 O5)
Tall Oil
Tannic Acid
Tartaric Acid
Trichloro Acetic Acid 50%
Tricresyl Phosphate
Tridecylbenzene Sulfonate
Trisodium Phosphate
Turpentine
Urea
Vegetable Oils
Vinegar
Water;
Deionized
Demineralized
Distilled
Fresh
Salt
Sea
White Liquor (Pulp Mill)
Xylene
Zinc Chlorate
Zinc Nitrate
Zinc Sulfate
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Vinyl ester
SV
Polyester
SP
120
160
160
140
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
120
120
100
150
150
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
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160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
120
100
160
150
120
160
160
120
160
160
100
140
160
160
74
150
150
74*
150
74
74
74
74*
74
150
150
150
NR*
NR*
NR*
NR
NR
74
150
150
150
74
150
74
74
150
NR*
74
74
74
74
150
150
150
150
150
74
150
74
74*
74
NR*
NR*
150
NR
NR
NR
74
74
74
150
74
NR*
74*
74
NR*
74
150
150
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
NR
160
160
160
150
150
150
150
150
150
74
NR
150
150
150