Instructions: Scroll vertically to the desired decontaminating agent, then follow the row horizontally to the material intended for decontamination.
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Material Compatibility Matrix | Materials (Across): | Decontaminating Agents(Down): |
ABS Plastic
Commonly used in printers, keyboard keys, |
Acetal
Commonly used in gear wheels, eyeglasses, |
Acrylic (PMMA)
Shatter-resistant alternative to glass, |
Aluminum
Used in foils, electronics, cans, framing materials, etc. |
Brass
Used in locks, bearings, doorknobs, valves, etc. |
Bronze
Used in bushings and bearings with low metal-on-metal friction |
Nitrile
Used in gloves, disposable plastics, moulded goods, |
Carbon Graphite
Used in many paints, pencils, and some lubricants |
Carbon Steel
Used in crankshafts, gears and machinery parts |
Carpenter 20
Used in equipment with high corrosive resistance, such as manufacturing |
Cast Iron
Used in engineering materials such as pipes, machinery, |
Ceramic Al203
Used in high temperature electrical insulators |
Ceramic Magnet
Used in power tool motors, magnetic separation equipment, |
FFKM
Used in o-rings and seals in high temperature environments |
Copper
Used in electrical equipment such as wiring and motors |
CPVC
Used in potable water distribution, corrosive fluid handling, |
EPDM
Used as seals in automotive and construction industries |
Epoxy
Used as a sealant and an adhesive in countertops, |
FKM
Used in o-rings, seals, and gaskets for equipment at high temperatures |
Hastelloy-C
Used as a corrosion-resistant structural metal |
Hypalon
Used as an insulation and jacketing material for older electrial cables, |
Hytrel
Used as a thermoplastic in high-temperature applications |
Kalrez
Used as a sealant in low temperature and harsh-chemical applications |
Kel-F
Commonly used in aerospace applications, cryogenics, |
HDPE
Used in bottles, large containers, pipe systems, plastic bins, etc. |
LDPE
Used in wash bottles, pipette washing equipment, general |
Natural Rubber
Used in anti-vibration mounts, drive couplings, springs, |
Neoprene
Used in synthetic rubber gloves, laptop sleeves, |
NORYL
Used in electrical housings, structural components, |
Nylon
Used in filtration meshes, fabrics, fibers, and molded plastics |
Polycarbonate
Used in rigid storage materials and other stiff plastics |
Polyetherether Ketone
Used in bearings, piston parts, pumps, high-performance |
Polypropylene
Used in flexible plastics, fibers, bags, and |
Polyurethane
Used in flexible foam seating, rigid foam insulation panels, |
PPS
Used as filter fabric in coal boilers, papermaking felts, |
PTFE
Used in gaskets at cryogenic temperatures, thread seals, |
PVC
Used in window frames, piping, medical devices, |
PVDF
Used commonly in chemical tank liners and |
Silicone
Used in lubricating greases, electrical wire insulation, |
304 Stainless Steel
Used in chemical processing equipment for food, dairy, and |
316 Stainless Steel
Used in chemical and pulp handling equipment, photographic |
Titanium
Used commonly in medical implants, artificial joints, and prosthetic devices. |
Tygon
Used as tubing for incubators and bunsen burners. Also used |
Viton
Used as a sealing material, hoses, tubing, wearable devices, etc. |
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10% Hydrogen Peroxide | A | D | C | A | D |
B*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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D | C | D | C | C | A | A | B | D | A | A |
C*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | A | D | D | A | A | A | A | B | D |
A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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C*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A | A | B | A | A |
A*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | A |
B**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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B | A | B | A |
Calcium Hydroxide (Slaked lime, Lye), 10% |
A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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D | A |
C*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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D | D | A | A | B | B | A | A | A | B | D |
A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A |
A*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | A | A |
B*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | A | A |
A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A | A |
A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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D | A |
A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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D | A | A | B |
A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A |
B*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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B | A |
B**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A |
Chlorine Dioxide (8% aqueous solution) | B | ? | A | D | D | D | D | ? | ? | ? | D | ? | ? | ? | D | A | D | ? | ? | A | D | D | ? | ? | C | C | D | D | ? | D | ? | ? | C | D | ? | A | A | A | B | D | C | A | C | B |
Chlorine Dioxide Gas | B | ? | A | D | D | D | D | ? | ? | ? | D | ? | ? | ? | D | A | D | ? | ? | A | ? | D | ? | ? | C | C | D | D | ? | D | ? | ? | C | ? | ? | A | A | A | B | D | C | A | C | B |
Ethanol |
B*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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D | B | A | A | C | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | B | A |
A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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B | A | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | A |
A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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B**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A | A | D | A | B | A | A | B | A | A | A | C | A |
Ethylene Oxide Gas | D | D | A | D | D | C | D | A | C | A | D | ? | ? | C | D |
C*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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C | D | D | A | D | A | A | A | B | A | D | D |
A*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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C*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | D | D | D | A | D | A | D | B | B | ? | ? | D |
Formaldehyde/Paraformaldehyde Gas |
A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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B | B | A | A | B | A | D | A | B | ? | A | A |
B**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A |
A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A | B | B | B | A | A | A | D | B |
B*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | A |
A*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | A | C | A | A | A | A | ? |
A*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | B | ? | A |
Formaldehyde/Paraformaldehyde Solutions |
A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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B | B | A | A | B | A | D | A | B | ? | A | A |
B**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A |
A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A | B | B | B | A | A | A | D | B |
B*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | A |
A*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | A | C | A | A | A | A | ? |
A*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | B | ? | A |
Iodoform | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | D | ? | ? | A | ? | ? | ? | ? | B | ? | A | ? | ? | D | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | B | A | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | D | C | A | C | ? | A | A | B | C | ? |
Methyl Bromide | D | D | ? | D | ? | ? |
B*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | A | ? | A | ? | ? | A | B | D | D | B | A | ? | D | ? | A | ? | ? |
C*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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D | D | ? |
B*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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? | ? | C | D | ? | A | D | A | ? | A | A | ? | ? | A |
Ozone Gas | B | C | A | B | B | B | D | ? | C | ? | C | ? | ? | B | B | A | B | ? | A | A | B | C | A | A | ? |
C*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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D | C | ? | D |
A*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | B | A | B | A | B | A | A | B | A | A | B | A |
Peracetic Acid | B | D | D | C | D | D | C | ? | ? | ? | D | ? | ? | ? | D | D | B | ? | ? | A | ? | ? | ? | ? | A | D | D | D | ? | D | A | ? | A | ? | A | A | C | A | C | B | A | ? | D | A |
Phenolic Solutions | D | B | D | A | ? | B | D | A | ? | C | D | A | ? | ? | B |
A*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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B | C | A | B | D | ? | A | B | D | B | A | D | D | D |
B*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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? |
B*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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? | A | A |
C*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | D | B | B | B | C | A |
Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) | B | D | A | D | D | C | B | B | D | D | D | A | A | A | D | A | B | C | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | C | C | A | D | C | B | A | D | A | A | A | A | B | C | C | C | C |
A*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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Vaporous Hydrogen Peroxide | A | D | C | A | D |
B*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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D | C | D | C | C | ? | A | B | D | A | A |
C*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | A | D | D | A | A | A | A | B | D |
A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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C*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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A | A | B | A | A |
A*Satisfactory to 22 ℃
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A | A |
B**Satisfactory to 48 ℃
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B | A | B | A |
Letter Key:
A: Excellent
B: Minor Effect, slight discoloration or corrosion.
C: Fair - Moderate Effect, not recommended for continuous use. Softening or loss of strength may occur.
D: Severe Effect - Not recommended for any use.
?: Information not available.
Disclaimer:
Information derived from the Cole Parmer Chemical Compatibility Database, the ISM Chemical Compatibility Chart.
This information was compiled to guide users in selecting appropriate decontaminating agents. All materials should be tested upon receipt for compatibility to specific consumer needs. Merrick & Company does not warrant (neither express nor implied) that the information in this chart is accurate or complete, nor that any material is suitable for any purpose.