Chemical Compatibility Database

When you are working with potentially hazardous chemicals, chemical compatibility is a crucial part of product selection, especially when selecting tubing, pumps, fittings, flowmeters, and other products. Using this database, you can be assured the materials that your products are made from will not be negatively affected by chemicals in the fluids or gases.

Our interactive online Chemical Compatibility Database is a smart, simple, and quick resource for finding the safest materials for your application. With its straightforward, easy-to-use interface, you’ll find definitive answers for all your chemical compatibility needs. It’s no wonder that this database is one of the most utilized tools on the Cole-Parmer Web site!

To see if your materials interact with the chemicals you wish to use, simply select your material and chemical used. If you have multiple materials or chemicals, you can select “All” to view a complete list of chemical effects. Click Submit to determine the compatibility level.

You can also refine your search by using the Compatibility Level option to see which materials have “A-Excellent” compatibility with a certain chemical.

For your safety, Cole-Parmer generally recommends those materials which have an “A-Excellent” compatibility with the selected chemical. You should never use a material with a chemical that has “D-Severe” compatibility.

Don’t forget to bookmark the Chemical Compatibility Database—this simple and important tool is guaranteed to help keep your workspace safe!

Chemical Compatibility Database

Safety Glove Chemical Compatibility Database

To help you choose the proper safety gloves, Cole-Parmer offers a detailed Safety Glove Chemical Compatibility Database* containing information about how glove materials interact with various chemicals. This convenient resource eliminates the time you spend sorting through multiple Web sites and paper charts to determine compatibility. Simply select your chemical from more than 190 options. A chart will appear listing specific gloves (culled from a variety of glove manufacturers) and how they are rated for that material.

The database rates the glove material and chemical compatibility by degradation and permeability. Degradation refers to a reduction in one or more physical properties of a glove material. For example, when coming into contact with a particular chemical, certain gloves may become stiff or brittle and their performance is impaired.

On the other hand, permeation enables a chemical to pass through a protective film without going through pinholes, pores, or other visible openings. The chemical’s molecules enter the film and pass between the molecules of the glove. This process is not always visible to the eye and can also reduce safety.

Keep in mind that permeation and degradation are not always correlated. In addition to these quality-specific ratings, the database offers an overall rating for chemical compatibility (from excellent to not recommended).

Test-drive the Safety Glove Chemical Compatibility Database today.

*Note: The information in the Safety Glove Chemical Compatibility Database was supplied to Cole-Parmer by other reputable sources and is to be used ONLY as a guide in selecting gloves for chemical compatibility testing. Variability in material thickness, chemical concentration, temperature, and length of exposure to chemicals will affect specific performance. Always test the products with the specific chemicals and under the specific conditions of your application.