Microfluidics Material Compatibility
LabSmith products are designed for compatibility with a wide range of chemicals and reagents. The tabs below provide information and chemical compatibly for specific materials used in LabSmith’s microfluidic products.
PEEK
PEEK® (Polyetheretherketone ) is a tan, high-performance thermoplastic which is resistant to a wide range of chemicals, even at high temperatures.
Available for: Fittings, Plugs, and Adapters, Vials and Reservoirs, Chip Reservoirs, Filter Holders, Tubing (1/16″, 1/32″, 360µm)
| Reagent | Compatibility |
| Acetaldehyde | R |
| Acetic acid | R |
| Acetone | R |
| Acetronitrile | R |
| Acetylene | R |
| Acrylic acid | R |
| Aliphatic esters | R |
| Alum, saturated | R |
| Aluminum chloride | R |
| Aluminum sulfate | R |
| Ammonia, anhydrous | R |
| Ammonia, aqueous | R |
| Ammonium chloride | 10% R |
| Ammonium hydroxide | 10% R |
| Ammonium nitrate | R |
| Amyl acetate | R |
| Aniline | R |
| Antimony trichloride | R |
| Aqua regia | N |
| Aromatic solvents | R |
| Aviation hydraulic fluid | R |
| Benzaldehyde | R |
| Benzene | R |
| Benzene sulfonic acid | N |
| Benzoic acid | R |
| Benzyl alcohol | R |
| Boric acid | R |
| Brine | R |
| Bromine | N |
| Bromine water, saturated | R |
| Butane | R |
| Butanol | R |
| Butyl acetate | R |
| Calcium bisulfide | R |
| Calcium carbonate | R |
| Calcium chloride | R |
| Calcium hydroxide | R |
| Calcium hypochlorite | R |
| Calcium nitrate | R |
| Calcium sulfate | R |
| Carbolic acid | R |
| Carbon dioxide (dry) | R |
| Carbon monoxide (gas) | R |
| Carbon tetrachloride | R |
| Carbonic acid | R |
| Chloracetic acid | R |
| Chlorine | N |
| Chlorobenzene | R |
| Chloroform | R |
| Chlorosulfonic acid | N |
| Chromic acid | <40% R |
| Chromic acid | N |
| Citric acid | R |
| Copper acetate | R |
| Copper carbonate | R |
| Copper chloride | R |
| Copper cyanide | R |
| Copper fluoride | R |
| Copper nitrate | R |
| Copper sulfate | R |
| Cupric fluoride | R |
| Cupric sulfate | R |
| Cuprous chloride | R |
| Cyclohexane | R |
| Cyclohexanol | R |
| Cyclohexanone | R |
| Dibromoethane | R |
| Dibutyl phthalate | R |
| Dichlorobenzene | R |
| Dichloroethane (1,2) | R |
| Diesel oil | R |
| Diethylamine | R |
| Dimethyl formamide (DMF) | R |
| Dimethyl phthalate | R |
| Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) | LR |
| Dioctyl phthalate | R |
| Dioxane | R |
| Diphenylsulfone (DPS) | LR |
| Ethane | R |
| Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) | R |
| Ether | R |
| Ethyl acetate | R |
| Ethylene dichloride | R |
| Ethylene glycol | 50% R |
| Ethylene Nitrate | R |
| Ethylene oxide (ETO) | R |
| Ethylene sulfate | R |
| Ferric chloride | LR |
| Ferric nitrate | R |
| Ferric oxide | R |
| Ferric sulfate | R |
| Ferrous chloride | R |
| Ferrous nitrate | R |
| Ferrous sulfate | R |
| Fluorine | N |
| Formaldehyde | R |
| Formalin | R |
| Formic acid | LR |
| Freon 11 | R |
| Freon 113 | R |
| Freon 114 | R |
| Freon 12 | R |
| Freon 134a | R |
| Freon 22 | R |
| Freon 502 | R |
| Gasoline | R |
| Glycerol | R |
| Glycols | R |
| Heptane | R |
| Hexane | R |
| Hydrazine | R |
| Hydrobromic acid | N |
| Hydrochloric acid | R |
| Hydrocyanic acid | R |
| Hydrofluoric acid | 40% N |
| Hydrogen peroxide | R |
| Hydrogen sulfide (gas) | R |
| Hydroxides | R |
| Iodine | LR |
| Iso-octane | R |
| Isopropanol | R |
| Kerosene | R |
| Ketones | R |
| Lactic acid | R |
| Lead acetate | R |
| Lubricating oil | R |
| Magnesium chloride | R |
| Magnesium hydroxide | R |
| Magnesium sulfate | R |
| Maleic acid | R |
| Mercuric chloride | R |
| Mercurous chloride | R |
| Mercury | R |
| Methane (gas) | R |
| Methanol (methyl alcohol) | R |
| Methylene chloride | R, LR |
| Methylethyl ketone (MEK) | R |
| Mineral oil | R |
| N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) | R |
| Naphtha | R |
| Naphthalene | R |
| Nickel acetate | R |
| Nickel chloride | R |
| Nickel nitrate | R |
| Nickel salts | R |
| Nickel sulfate | R |
| Nitric acid | <10% R 10–30% LR > 50% N |
| Nitrobenzene | R |
| Nitrogen | R |
| Nitrous acid | 10% R |
| Nitrous oxide | R |
| Oils (petroleum) | R |
| Oils (vegetable) | R |
| Oleic acid | R |
| Oleum | N |
| Oxalic acid | R |
| Oxygen | R |
| Ozone | R |
| Pentane | R |
| Perchloric acid | R |
| Perchloroethylene | R |
| Petroleum ether | R |
| Phosphoric acid | R |
| Phosphorous chlorides | R |
| Phosphorous pentoxide | R |
| Phthalic acid | R |
| Picric acid | R |
| Potassium aluminum sulfate | R |
| Potassium bicarbonate | R |
| Potassium bromide | R |
| Potassium carbonate | R |
| Potassium chlorate | R |
| Potassium chloride | R |
| Potassium dichromate | R |
| Potassium ferricyanide | R |
| Potassium ferrocyanide | R |
| Potassium hydroxide (KOH) | R |
| Potassium nitrate | R |
| Potassium permanganate | R |
| Potassium sulfate | R |
| Potassium sulfide | R |
| Propane | R |
| Propanol | R |
| Pyridine | R |
| Silicic acid | R |
| Silicone Fluids | R |
| Silver nitrate | R |
| Skydrol hydraulic fluid | R |
| Sodium acetate | R |
| Sodium bicarbonate | R |
| Sodium carbonate | R |
| Sodium chlorate | R |
| Sodium chloride | R |
| Sodium hydroxide | 80% R |
| Sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach) | 15% R |
| Sodium nitrate | R |
| Sodium nitrite | R |
| Sodium peroxide | R |
| Sodium salts | R |
| Sodium silicate | R |
| Sodium sulfate | R |
| Sodium sulfide | R |
| Sodium sulfite | R |
| Stannic chloride | R |
| Stannous chloride | R |
| Steam | R |
| Styrene (liquid) | R |
| Sulfites | R |
| Sulfur | R |
| Sulfur chloride | R |
| Sulfur dichloride | R |
| Sulfur dioxide | R |
| Sulfur trioxide | R |
| Sulfuric acid | < 40% LR >40% N |
| Sulfurous acid | R |
| Tannic acid | 10% R |
| Tartaric acid | R |
| Tetraethyl lead | R |
| Tetrahydrofuran (THF) | R, LR |
| Toluene | R |
| Trichloroethylene | R |
| Trifluoroacetic acid | 100% R |
| Trifluoromethyl sulfonic acid | N |
| Urea | R |
| Vaseline | R |
| Water | R |
| Water, distilled | R |
| Water, sea/salt | R |
| Xylene | R |
| Zinc chloride | R |
| Zinc sulfate | R |
R: resistant
LR: limited resistance
N: not resistant
This chemical compatibility table provides general compatibility information on various materials and chemicals. The information has been obtained from material suppliers and other third-party sources and has not been independently tested or verified by LabSmith. LabSmith makes no guarantee and provides no warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy of this information. It is the customer’s responsibility to determine the suitability of a particular material or LabSmith product for the applications for which it is used. Results shown are for testing at ambient temperature. % listings indicate the maximum concentration for the rating. If the % is not listed, concentration data was not provided in the original source.
PCTFE
PCTFE (Polychlorotrifluoroethylene, also known by the trade name Kel-F®), is an opaque, translucent white thermoplastic chlorofluoropolymer. It is low creep, chemically resistant, and dimensionally stable over a broad temperature range.
Available for: Select Interconnects (Cross, Wye, Union, Tee, Elbow), select automated valves and manual valves. Contact LabSmith for availability and ordering information.
| Reagent | Compatibility |
| Acetic acid (concentrated) | R |
| Acetic anhydride | R |
| Acetone | R |
| Aluminum chloride | R |
| Ammonia, anhydrous | R |
| Ammonium chloride | R |
| Amyl acetate | R |
| Aniline | R |
| Aqua regia | R |
| Benzaldehyde | R |
| Benzene | R |
| Benzoic acid | R |
| Benzoic peroxide | R |
| Boric acid | R |
| Bromide (K) | R |
| Bromine | R |
| Butyl acetate | R |
| Calcium chloride | R |
| Carbon disulfide | R |
| Carbonic acid | R |
| Carbon tetrachloride | R |
| Chloracetic acid | R |
| Chlorine gas | R |
| Chlorine liquid | LR |
| Chlorobenzene | LR |
| Chloroform | LR |
| Chlorosulfonic acid | R |
| Chromic acid | R |
| Chromosulfuric acid | R |
| Cyclohexanone | R |
| Dichloroethyl ether | R |
| Dichloroethylene | R |
| Dicyclopentadiene | R |
| Diethyl carbitol | R |
| Diethyl cellosolve | R |
| Diethylamine | R |
| Diethylene triamine | R |
| Diisobutyl ketone | R |
| Dimethylhydrazine (unsymmetrical) | R |
| Dioxane | R |
| Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) | R |
| Ethyl acetate | R |
| Ethyl ether | LR |
| Ethyl formate | R |
| Ethyl n-butyrate | R |
| Ethylene bromide | LR |
| Ethylene chloride | R |
| Ethylene glycol | R |
| Ethylene oxide | N |
| Ferric chloride | R |
| Ferrous chloride | R |
| Ferrous sulfate | R |
| Fluorine gas | R |
| Formaldehyde | R |
| Formic acid | R |
| Freon 11 | LR |
| Freon 113 | R |
| Freon 12 | R |
| Freon 22 | R |
| Gallic acid | R |
| Gasoline | R |
| Glycerol | R |
| Heptane | R |
| Hexamine | R |
| Hexane | R |
| Hydrobromic acid | 50% R |
| Hydrochloric acid (concentrated) | R |
| Hydrocyanic acid | R |
| Hydrofluoric acid | 75% R |
| Hydrogen peroxide | 90% R |
| Hydrogen sulfide | R |
| Isopropyl ether | R |
| Mercuric chloride | LR |
| Methanol (methyl alcohol) | R |
| Methyl acetate | R |
| Methyl ether | R |
| Methyl formate | R |
| Methylethyl ketone (MEK) | R |
| Mineral oil | R |
| Naphtha solvent | R |
| Nickel ammonium sulfate | R |
| Nitric acid | R |
| Nitrobenzene | R |
| Nitrogen tetroxide | LR |
| Nitromethane | R |
| Oleic acid | R |
| Oleum | R |
| Oxalic acid | R |
| Ozone | R |
| Perchloric acid | 70% R |
| Phenol | 5% R |
| Phosphoric acid | R |
| Potassium dichromate | R |
| Potassium permangante | R |
| Potassium persulfate | R |
| Propylene chloride | R |
| Pyridine | R |
| Pyrogallic acid | R |
| Salicylic acid | R |
| Silicone oil | R |
| Sodium bisulfite | R |
| Sodium borate | R |
| Sodium carbonate | R |
| Sodium chloride | R |
| Sodium hydroxide | R |
| Sodium peroxide | R |
| Sodium phosphate | R |
| Suphur dioxide | 96% R |
| Sulphuric acid | 95% R |
R: resistant
LR: limited resistance
N: not resistant
This chemical compatibility table provides general compatibility information on various materials and chemicals. The information has been obtained from material suppliers and other third-party sources and has not been independently tested or verified by LabSmith. LabSmith makes no guarantee and provides no warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy of this information. It is the customer’s responsibility to determine the suitability of a particular material or LabSmith product for the applications for which it is used Results shown are for testing at ambient temperature. % listings indicate the maximum concentration for the rating. If the % is not listed, concentration data was not provided in the original source.
PMMA (Acrylic)
PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate, Acrylic) is a transparent, rigid thermoplastic which is highly resistant to UV light. Because it is robust and easy to shape, it is a good alternative to glass, and a cost-effective alternative to polycarbonate.
Available for: Interconnects (Cross, Wye, Union, Tee, Elbow), microfluidic ChipShop chips, microcope slides, chip accessories
| Reagent | Compatibility |
| Acetic acid | 10% LR |
| Acetic acid | 20% N |
| Acetone | N |
| Acetonitrile (CH>3CN) | |
| Benzene | N |
| Dimethyl formamide (DMF) | |
| Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) | R |
| Ethyl acetate | N |
| Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) | 30% LR |
| Ethyl alcohol | 96% N |
| Hexane | R |
| Hydrochloric acid | R |
| Isopropyl alcohol | 10% LR |
| Methanol (methyl alcohol) | 10% R |
| Methanol (methyl alcohol) | 50% LR |
| Methanol (methyl alcohol) | 100% N |
| Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) | N |
| Mineral oil | R |
| Phosphate buffered saline (0.15 NKCL/NaCl) potassium chloride / sodium chloride | R |
| Sea water | N |
| Sodium chloride | R |
| Sodium hydroxide | 60% R |
| Sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach) | 10% R |
| Sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach) | 48% N |
| Water | R |
R: resistant
LR: limited resistance
N: not resistant
This chemical compatibility table provides general compatibility information on various materials and chemicals. The information has been obtained from material suppliers and other third-party sources and has not been independently tested or verified by LabSmith. LabSmith makes no guarantee and provides no warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy of this information. It is the customer’s responsibility to determine the suitability of a particular material or LabSmith product for the applications for which it is used. Results shown are for testing at ambient temperature. % listings indicate the maximum concentration for the rating. If the % is not listed, concentration data was not provided in the original source.
PTFE/FEP
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene, Teflon) is a white, non-stick, hydrophobic, high density, and non-wetting material that is resistant to high temperatures. FEP ((Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) is translucent white, with similar properties to PTFE.
PTFE is available for: SPS01 Syringe Pump (plunger tip)
FEP is available for: 1/16″ Tubing
| Reagent | Compatibility |
| Abletic acid | R |
| Acetic acid | R |
| Acetic anhydride | R |
| Acetone | R |
| Acetophenone | R |
| Acrylic anhydride | R |
| Allyl acetate | R |
| Allyl methacrylate | R |
| Aluminum chloride | R |
| Ammonia, liquid | R |
| Ammonium chloride | R |
| Ammonium hydroxide | R |
| Aniline | R |
| Aqua regia | R |
| Benzaldehyde | R |
| Benzene | R |
| Benzonitrile | R |
| Benzoyl chloride | R |
| Benzyl alcohol | R |
| Boric acid | R |
| Bromine | R |
| Butyl acetate | R |
| Butyl amine (n-) | R |
| Butyl methacrylate | R |
| Calcium chloride | R |
| Carbon disulfide | R |
| Carbon tetrachloride | R |
| Cetane | R |
| Chlorine | R |
| Chloroform | R |
| Chlorosulfonic acid | R |
| Chromic acid | R |
| Cyclohexane | R |
| Cyclohexanone | R |
| Detergents | R |
| Dibutyl phthalate | R |
| Dibutyl sebacate | R |
| Diethyl carbonate | R |
| Diisobutyl adipate | R |
| Dimethyl ether | R |
| Dimethyl formamide | R |
| Dimethyl hydrazine, unsymmetrical | R |
| Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) | R |
| Dimethylphthalate | R |
| Dioxane | R |
| Ethyl acetate | R |
| Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) | R |
| Ethyl ether | R |
| Ethyl hexoate | R |
| Ethylene bromide | R |
| Ethylene glycol | R |
| Ethylenediamine | R |
| Ferric chloride | R |
| Ferric phosphate | R |
| Fluoronaphthalene | R |
| Fluoronitrobenzene | R |
| Formaldehyde | R |
| Formic acid | R |
| Freon 113 | R |
| Gasoline | R |
| Hexachloroethane | R |
| Hexane | R |
| Hydrazine | R |
| Hydrochloric acid | 48% R |
| Hydrofluoric acid | R |
| Hydrogen peroxide | R |
| Iso-octane | R |
| Lead | R |
| Magnesium chloride | R |
| Mercury | R |
| Methacrylic acid | R |
| Methanol (methyl alcohol) | 30% R |
| Methyl methacrylate | R |
| Methylene chloride | R |
| Methylethyl ketone (MEK) | R |
| Mineral oil | R |
| Motor oil | R |
| Naphtha | R |
| Naphthalene | R |
| Naphthols | R |
| Nitric acid | R |
| Nitric acid, fuming | R |
| Nitro-Butanol (2-) | R |
| Nitrobenzene | R |
| Nitrogen Tetroxide | R |
| Nitromethane | R |
| Octadecyl alcohol (n-) | R |
| Ozone | R |
| Pentachlorobenzamide | R |
| Perchloroethylene | R |
| Perfluoroxylene | R |
| Phenol | R |
| Phosphoric acid | R |
| Phosphorus pentachloride | R |
| Phthalic acid | R |
| Pinene | R |
| Piperidene | R |
| Polyacrylonitrile | R |
| Potassium acetate | R |
| Potassium hydroxide | R |
| Potassium permanganate | R |
| Pyridine | R |
| Sodium hydroxide | 26% R |
| Sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach) | 15% R |
| Sodium peroxide | R |
| Stannous chloride | R |
| Sulfur | R |
| Sulfuric acid | R |
| Sulfuryl chloride | R |
| Tetrabromoethane | R |
| Tetrachloroethylene | R |
| Tetrahydrofuran | R |
| Toluene | R |
| Tri-butyl phosphate | R |
| Tri-n-butyl phosphate | R |
| Trichloracetic acid | R |
| Trichlorethylene | R |
| Tricresyl phosphate | R |
| Water | R |
| Xylene | R |
| Zinc chloride | R |
R: resistant
LR: limited resistance
N: not resistant
This chemical compatibility table provides general compatibility information on various materials and chemicals. The information has been obtained from material suppliers and other third-party sources and has not been independently tested or verified by LabSmith. LabSmith makes no guarantee and provides no warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy of this information. It is the customer’s responsibility to determine the suitability of a particular material or LabSmith product for the applications for which it is used. Results shown are for testing at ambient temperature. % listings indicate the maximum concentration for the rating. If the % is not listed, concentration data was not provided in the original source.
Topas
Topas® is a clear, transparent thermoplastic polymer. This cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) is amorphous and nonpolar plastic with a low density, high gloss, low water absorption, and high rigidity, tensile strength, and hardness.
Available for: microfluidic ChipShop chips
Color: semi-transparent
| Reagent | Compatibility |
| Acetic acid | 100% R |
| Acetone | R |
| Benzene | N |
| Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) | R |
| Ethyl acetate | |
| Ethyl alcohol | R |
| Hexane (C6H14) | N |
| Hydrochloric acid | 36% R |
| Isopropyl alcohol | R |
| Methyl alcohol | R |
| Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) | N |
| Mineral oil | N |
| Sodium hydroxide | 50% R |
| Water | R |
R: resistant
LR: limited resistance
N: not resistant
This chemical compatibility table provides general compatibility information on various materials and chemicals. The information has been obtained from material suppliers and other third-party sources and has not been independently tested or verified by LabSmith. LabSmith makes no guarantee and provides no warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy of this information. It is the customer’s responsibility to determine the suitability of a particular material or LabSmith product for the applications for which it is used. Results shown are for testing at ambient temperature. % listings indicate the maximum concentration for the rating. If the % is not listed, concentration data was not provided in the original source.
Ultem
Ultem (polyetherimide, or PEI) is a translucent amber, high-performance plastic material.
Available for: CapTite Interconnects (Cross, Wye, Union, Tee, Elbow), Bonded Port Connectors
| Reagent | Compatibility |
| Acetic acid | R |
| Acetone | R |
| Alconox | R |
| Ammonium hydroxide | N |
| Butyl alcohol | R |
| Carbon tetrachloride | R |
| Chloroform | N |
| Chromic acid | R |
| Citric acid | R |
| Clorox | R |
| Cyclohexane | R |
| Cyclohexylamine | R |
| Dimethyl formamide (DMF) | N |
| dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) | LR |
| Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) | R |
| Ethyl acetate | LR |
| Ethyl ether | R |
| Formic acid | R |
| Freon TF | R |
| Gasoline | R |
| Heptane | R |
| Hexane | R |
| Hydrochloric acid | R |
| Isopropanol | R |
| Jet Fuel (JP-4) | R |
| Kerosene | R |
| Methanol (methyl alcohol) | R |
| Methylene dichloride | N |
| Methylethyl ketone (MEK) | LR |
| Mineral oil | R |
| Naphtha | R |
| Nitric acid | R |
| Phenol | LR |
| Phosphoric acid | R |
| Potassium carbonate | R |
| Potassium hydroxide | R |
| Propylene glycol | R |
| Sodium chloride | R |
| Sodium hydroxide | 10% R |
| sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach) | 10% R |
| Sulfuric acid | R |
| Tetrachloroethylene | R |
| Tin chloride | R |
| Toluene | LR |
| Trichloroethane (1,1,2-) | N |
| Triethylphosphate | LR |
| Water, deionized | R |
| Xylene | LR |
| Zinc chloride | R |
R: resistant
LR: limited resistance
This chemical compatibility table provides general compatibility information on various materials and chemicals. The information has been obtained from material suppliers and other third-party sources and has not been independently tested or verified by LabSmith. LabSmith makes no guarantee and provides no warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy of this information. It is the customer’s responsibility to determine the suitability of a particular material or LabSmith product for the applications for which it is used. Results shown are for testing at ambient temperature. % listings indicate the maximum concentration for the rating. If the % is not listed, concentration data was not provided in the original source.
Vespel
Vespel® Grade SP-1 is an opaque, reddish-brown, high temperature, creep resistant polyimide (PI) plastic with excellent wear properties.
Available for: uProcess AV Series Automated Valves, MV Series Manual Valves
| Reagent | Compatibility |
| Acetic acid | 10-50% R > 75% LR |
| Acetone | R |
| Ammonium hydroxide | 10% LR |
| Benzene | R |
| Benzoic acid | R |
| Boric acid | LR |
| Butyric acid | R |
| Calcium chloride | 10% R |
| Calcium hydroxide | N |
| Calcium nitrate | R |
| Calcium sulfate | R |
| Carbon dioxide | R |
| Carbon disulfite | R |
| Carbon monoxide | R |
| Carbon tetrachloride | R |
| Chlorine, dry | R |
| Chlorine, wet | R |
| Chloroacetic acid | LR |
| Chlorobenzene | R |
| Chloroform | LR |
| Chromic acid | N |
| Citric acid | R |
| Copper chloride | R |
| Copper sulfate | R |
| Cyclohexane | R |
| Diglyme | R |
| Dimethylacetamide | N |
| Dimethylformamide (DMF) | N |
| Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) | N |
| Ethyl acetate | R |
| Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) | R |
| Ethyl ether | R |
| Ethylene chloride | R |
| Ethylene dichloride | R |
| Ethylene glycol | R |
| Ferric chloride | R |
| Ferric sulfate | R |
| Fluoboric acid | R |
| Formaldehyde | R |
| Formic acid | R |
| Freon TF | R |
| Gasoline | R |
| Heptane | R |
| Hexane | R |
| Hydrazine | N |
| Hydrobromic acid | R |
| Hydrochloric acid (HCL) | <20% R >20%N |
| Hydrochloric acid | 10% R |
| Hydrocyanic acid | R |
| Hydrofluoric acid | R |
| Hydrogen sulfide | R |
| Hypochlorous acid | LR |
| Lactic acid | R |
| Magnesium chloride | R |
| Maleic acid | R |
| Methylethyl ketone (MEK) | R |
| Methyl alcohol | R |
| Methylene chloride | R |
| Nitric acid >10% | 5% R > 10% N |
| Oleic acid | R |
| Oleum | N |
| Oxalic acid | R |
| Perchloric acid | N |
| Petrol | R |
| Phenol | R |
| Phosphoric acid | R |
| Phtalic acid | R |
| Potassium bicarbonate | N |
| Potassium carbonate | N |
| Potassium dichromate | N |
| Potassium hydroxide (KOH) | N |
| Potassium nitrate | R |
| Potassium permanganate | N |
| Pyridine | R |
| Sodium bicarbonate | N |
| Sodium carbonate | N |
| Sodium chloride | R |
| Sodium cyanide | R |
| Sodium ferricyanide | R |
| Sodium hydroxide | N |
| Sodium hypochlorite | N |
| Sodium nitrate | R |
| Sodium sulfate | R |
| Stannic chloride | R |
| Sulfur dioxide | R |
| Sulfuric acid | 10% R 20–80% LR > 80% N |
| Tannic acid | R |
| Tartaric acid | R |
| Tetrachloroethane | R |
| Toluene | R |
| Trichloroethylene | LR |
| Trisodium phosphate | N |
| Water | LR (swells at elevated temperatures) |
| Xylene | R |
| Zinc chloride | R |
| Zinc sulfate | R |
R: resistant
LR: limited resistance
This chemical compatibility table provides general compatibility information on various materials and chemicals. The information has been obtained from material suppliers and other third-party sources and has not been independently tested or verified by LabSmith. LabSmith makes no guarantee and provides no warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy of this information. It is the customer’s responsibility to determine the suitability of a particular material or LabSmith product for the applications for which it is used. Results shown are for testing at ambient temperature. % listings indicate the maximum concentration for the rating. If the % is not listed, concentration data was not provided in the original source.
Fused Silica
Fused silica is a non-crystalline glass material made from silicon dioxide. It is compatible with most reagents, with the exception of hydrofluoric acid (HF) and hot potassium hydroxide (KOH).
Available for: Capillary Tubing (360µm OD)