Hazmat Chemical Storage

SAFETY CAN CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY GUIDE

Acetic Acid

N

Y

Fuel Oil

Y

Acetone

Y*

Y

Gasoline

Y

Aniline

N

Y

Heptane

Y

Benzene

N

Y

Hexane

Y

N

Y

Butadiene

N

Y

Kerosene

Y

2-Butanone

Y*

Y

Methanol

N

Y

Butylene

Y

N

Y

Methylene Chloride

N

Y

Chlorofluorocarbons

N

Y

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Y*

N

Y

Cyclohexane

Y

N

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

Y*

Y

Cyclohexanone

N

Y

Pentane

Y

N

Ethanol

N

Y

Petroleum Ether

Y

N

Y

Ethyl Acetate

N

Y

Toluene

Y

Ethyl Ether

Y*

N

Y

Trichloroethylene

N

Y

Ethylene Glycol

N

Y

Xylene

Y

TABLE KEY
1 = Galvanized Steel or Terne Plate Use when chemical purity is not critical. Some chemicals may adversely affect paint.	2 = Polyethylene Use for storing acids/caustics and other corrosive chemicals.	3 = Stainless Steel Use when chemical purity is critical.

Y = Yes N = No
* May discolor solvent if water present.

CAUTION: Resistance to mixed solvents is unpredictable. Guide DOES NOT apply to mixtures, even if the can is compatible with all components of the mixture.