What are the Material Compatibility Charts?
Gas Compatibility
The
compatibility data that follows has been compiled to assist in evaluating
appropriate materials for use in handling various gases. It is extremely
important that all gas control equipment be compatible with the gas being used.
The use of a device that is not compatible may damage the unit and cause a leak
that could result in property damage or personal injury. To reduce potentially
dangerous situations, always check for the compatibility of materials before
using any gases in your gas control equipment.
Since combinations of gases are virtually unlimited, mixtures (except for Oxyfume® and Medifume™ sterilizing gas mixtures) are not listed in the Compatibility Chart. Before using a gas mixture or any gas not listed in the chart, we strongly urge you to contact Linde for information.
Important
This
information is for experienced operators who know the general principles and
the safety precautions to be observed in handling specialty gases and
associated equipment. If you are not certain you fully understand these safety
precautions, we urge you to obtain and read the applicable Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) and Equipment Instruction Booklet.
The
information contained in the Compatibility Chart has been compiled by Linde
from what it believes are authoritative sources and it is offered solely as a
convenience to customers. While Linde believes that this information is
accurate and factual as of the date of this publication, this information is
intended to be used only as a guide in providing general information with
respect to the products mentioned; and, therefore, it is not to be taken as a
warranty or representation for which Linde assumes legal responsibility.
Since
the user’s product formulation, specific use application, and conditions of use
are all outside Linde’s control, Linde makes no warranty or representation
regarding the result which may be obtained by the user. It shall be the
responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of the user’s gas
control.
Directions
To use the compatibility chart, proceed as follows:
- Locate the gas you are using in the first column of the chart.
- Check the materials of construction you intend to use. Materials of Construction have been grouped by metals, plastics and elastomers.
- Refer to the applicable "Key to Materials Compatibility Symbol".
- Verify that the "Key to Materials Compatibility Symbol" allows this combination and that the application is satisfactory.
Key to Materials Compatibility
| S | Satisfactory for use with the intended gas. |
| C | Conditional. May be incompatible under some circumstances or conditions. Contact your Linde representative for additional information. |
| U | Unsatisfactory for use with the intended gas. |
| I | Insufficient data available to determine compatibility with the intended gas. |
| O | All nonmetalic, even those considered compatible, may be ignitable in oxygen enriched environments or in other oxidizing gases. Successful use depends upon oxygen purity, pressure, temperature, cleanliness and elimination of ignition mechanisms. Please contact your Linde Representative for additional information. |