BS EN ISO 11114-2:2013

BSI Standards Publication

Gas cylinders — Compatibility

of cylinder and valve
materials with gas contents
Part 2: Non-metallic materials
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National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of
EN ISO 11114-2:2013. It supersedes BS EN ISO 11114-2:2001,
which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to
Technical Committee PVE/3, Gas containers.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be
obtained on request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary
provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct
application.
© The British Standards Institution 2013.
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2013.
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ICS 23.020.30; 23.060.40
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity
from legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority of the
Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 April 2013.
Amendments issued since publication
Date Text affected
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NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2013

ICS 23.020.30 Supersedes EN ISO 11114-2:2000

English Version

Gas cylinders - Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with

gas contents - Part 2: Non-metallic materials (ISO 11114-
2:2013)

Bouteilles à gaz - Compatibilité des matériaux des Gasflaschen - Verträglichkeit von Flaschen- und
bouteilles et des robinets avec les contenus gazeux - Partie Ventilwerkstoffen mit den in Berührung kommenden Gasen
2: Matériaux non métalliques (ISO 11114-2:2013) - Teil 2: Nichtmetallische Werkstoffe (ISO 11114-2:2013)

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Foreword
This document (EN ISO 11114-2:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 58 "Gas
cylinders" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 23 “Transportable gas cylinders” the secretariat
of which is held by BSI.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by October 2013.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document supersedes EN ISO 11114-2:2000.

According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Endorsement notice

The text of ISO 11114-2:2013 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 11114-2:2013 without any modification.

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Contents Page

Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................ iv 

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... v 
1 Scope ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................ 1 
3 Terms and definitions ........................................................................................................................... 1 
4 Materials ................................................................................................................................................. 2 
4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................... 2 
4.2 Types of material ................................................................................................................................... 2 
5 General considerations......................................................................................................................... 3 
6 Specific considerations ........................................................................................................................ 4 
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................... 4 
6.2 Non-compatibility risks ......................................................................................................................... 4 
6.2.1 Violent reaction (oxidation/burning) (F) .............................................................................................. 4 
6.2.2 Weight loss (W)...................................................................................................................................... 5 
6.2.3 Swelling of material (S) ......................................................................................................................... 6 
6.2.4 Change in mechanical properties (M) ................................................................................................. 6 
6.2.5 Other compatibility considerations ..................................................................................................... 6 
7 Compatibility data ................................................................................................................................. 7 
7.1 Table of compatibility............................................................................................................................ 7 
7.2 Symbols and abbreviations .................................................................................................................. 8 
7.2.1 Symbols for compatibility .................................................................................................................... 8 
7.2.2 Abbreviations for materials .................................................................................................................. 8 
7.2.3 Abbreviations for non-compatibility risks .......................................................................................... 9 
7.2.4 Examples ................................................................................................................................................ 9 
Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................................... 14 

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.

International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

ISO 11114-2 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 58, Gas cylinders, in collaboration with
Technical Committee CEN/TC 23, Transportable Gas cylinders in accordance with the Agreement on
technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition, Clauses 4 and 6, and Table 1 of which have been
technically revised. Annex A has been deleted.

ISO 11114 consists of the following parts, under the general title Gas cylinders — Compatibility of cylinder and
valve materials with gas contents:

— Part 1: Metallic materials;

— Part 2: Non-metallic materials;

— Part 3: Autogenous ignition test for non-metallic materials in oxygen atmosphere;

— Part 4: Test methods for selecting metallic materials resistant to hydrogen embrittlement.

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Introduction
This part of ISO 11114 deals with the compatibility of non-metallic materials used for gas cylinders and gas
cylinder valves with the gas contents of the cylinder. Compatibility of metallic materials is treated in
ISO 11114-1.

Non-metallic materials are very often used for the construction of gas cylinder valves as seals, e.g. o-ring,
gland packing, seats, or as lubrication products to avoid friction. They are also commonly used to ensure
sealing of the valve/cylinder connection. For gas cylinders, they are sometimes used as an internal coating or
as a liner for composite materials.

Non-metallic materials not in contact with the gas are not covered by this part of ISO 11114.

This part of ISO 11114 is based on current international experience and knowledge. Some data are derived
from experience involving a mixture of the gas concerned with a dilutant, where no data for single component
gases were available.

This part of ISO 11114 has been written to be in conformity with the UN Recommendations on the Transport
of Dangerous Goods: Model Regulations. When published it will be submitted to the UN Sub Committee of
Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods with a request that it be included in the Model Regulations.
Where there is any conflict between this part of ISO 11114 and any applicable regulation, the regulation
always takes precedence.

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Gas cylinders — Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials

with gas contents —
Part 2:
Non-metallic materials

1 Scope
This part of ISO 11114 gives guidance in the selection and evaluation of compatibility between non-metallic
materials for gas cylinders and valves and the gas contents. It also covers bundles, tubes and pressure
drums.

This part of ISO 11114 can be helpful for composite and laminated materials used for gas cylinders.

It does not cover the subject completely and is intended to give guidance only in evaluating the compatibility of
gas/material combinations.

Only the influence of the gas in changing the material and mechanical properties is considered (for example
chemical reaction or change in physical state). The basic properties of the materials, such as mechanical
properties, required for design purposes are normally available from the materials supplier and are not
considered in this part of ISO 11114.

The compatibility data given are related to single component gases but can be used to some extent for gas
mixtures. Ceramics, glasses, and adhesives are not covered by this part of ISO 11114.

Other aspects such as quality of delivered gas are not considered.

This part of ISO 11114 is not intended to be used for cryogenic fluids (see ISO 21010).

2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 11114-3, Transportable gas cylinders — Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas
contents — Part 3: Autogenous ignition test for non-metallic materials in oxygen atmosphere

ISO 10297, Gas cylinders — Refillable gas cylinder valves — Specification and type testing

ISO 15001, Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment — Compatibility with oxygen

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

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3.1
competent person
person who has the necessary technical knowledge, qualification, experience and authority to assess and
approve materials for use with gases and to define any special conditions of use that are necessary

3.2
acceptable
material/gas combination that is satisfactory under normal conditions of use (as defined in Clause 5), provided
that any indicated non-compatibility risks, as given in Table 1, are taken into account

3.3
not acceptable
material/single gas combination that is not safe under normal conditions of use (as defined in Clause 5)

NOTE For gas mixtures special conditions can apply.

3.4
dynamic sealing
where in normal operation the non-metallic material is used to provide a pressure seal between two surfaces
that have relative motion to each other

3.5
static sealing
where in normal operation the non-metallic material is used to provide a pressure seal between two surfaces
that have not relative motion to each other

4 Materials

4.1 General

Non-metallic materials shall be suitable for the intended service. They are suitable if their compatibility is
stated as acceptable in Table 1, or the necessary properties have been proved by tests or long and safe
experience to the satisfaction of a competent person.

If coated materials are used the suitability of the combination shall be assessed and approved if all technical
aspects have been considered and validated by a competent person. These technical aspects include but are
not limited to compatibility of the coating material with the intended gas, durability of the coating during all its
intended use and gas permeability through it.

4.2 Types of material

The most commonly used non-metallic materials for gas cylinders and cylinder valves can be grouped as
follows:

 plastics;

 elastomers;

— fluid lubricants.

NOTE Solid lubricants are sometimes used, e.g. MoS2.

Materials considered in this part of ISO 11114 are as follows:

a) Plastics:

 Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE);

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 Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE);

 Polyvinylidenefluoride (PVDF);

 Polyamide (PA);

 Polypropylene (PP);

 Polyetheretherketone (PEEK);

 Polypropylene sulphide (PPS);

 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

 Polyimide (PI);

 Polyoxymethylene (POM).

b) Elastomers:

 Butyl rubber (IIR);

 Nitrile rubber (NBR);

 Chloroprene rubber (CR);

 Fluorocarbon rubber (FKM);

 Methyl-vinyl-silicone rubber (VMQ);

 Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM);

 Polyacrylate rubber (ACM);

 Polyurethane rubber (PUR);

 Methyl-fluoro-silicone rubber (FVMQ).

c) Fluid lubricants:

 Hydrocarbon (HC);

 Fluorocarbon (FC).

5 General considerations
It is important to note that these materials are generic types. Within each material type there are variations in
the properties of the materials due to polymer differences and formulations used by manufacturers to modify
physical and chemical properties of the material. The user of the material should therefore consult the
manufacturer and if necessary carry out tests before using the material (for example for critical services such
as oxygen and other oxidizing gases).

Lubricants are often used in valves to reduce friction and wear in the moving parts. For valves used for
oxidizing gases or for gases supporting combustion, if lubrication is required, it shall be ensured that the
lubricant is compatible for the intended application when the lubricated components are in contact with the
oxidizing gas or the gas supporting combustion.

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Where the lubricant is listed as "not acceptable" in Table 1 for reasons other than violent reaction (F), it may
be used safely and usually satisfactorily in applications which do not involve contact in normal operation with
the gas. An example of such an application is the lubrication of the valve actuating mechanism not in contact
with the gas.

Where the lubricant is listed as "not acceptable" for the reason of violent reaction (F), it should not be used in
any part of the system that can be contacted by the gas, even under abnormal conditions such as in the event
of a failure of the gas sealing system. If there is a risk of violent reaction, appropriate safety and suitability
tests shall have been carried out for the lubricant application before it is used either on the lubricant itself, as
specified in ISO 11114-3, or on the lubricated equipment in which it will be used, as specified in ISO 10297.

The properties of plastics and elastomers including compatibility are dependent on temperature. Low
temperature can cause hardening and the possibility of embrittlement, whereas high temperature can cause
softening and the possibility of material flow. Users of such materials shall check to ensure their suitability
over the entire operating temperature range specified by the cylinder and valve manufacturing standards.

Some materials become brittle at low temperatures, especially at temperatures at the lower end of the normal
operating range (e.g. fluorocarbon rubber). Temperatures in the refrigerant or cryogenic ranges affect many
materials and caution shall be exercised at temperatures below -50° C. This risk shall be considered in
particular when transfilling by thermal siphoning at low temperature or similar procedures, or for cylinders
regularly filled at low temperatures (e.g. CO2).

6 Specific considerations

6.1 General

The compatibility of gases with non-metallic materials is affected by chemical reactions and physical
influences, which can be classified as follows.

6.2 Non-compatibility risks

6.2.1 Violent reaction (oxidation/burning) (F)

6.2.1.1 Principle

Historically the majority of serious accidents from rapid oxidation or violent combustion have occurred with
oxidizing gas supporting combustion at high pressure. Thorough investigation of all materials and factors
should be conducted with great care and all data should be considered before designing or using equipment
to handle oxidizing gases or gases supporting combustion.

Compatibility depends mainly on the operating conditions (pressure, temperature, gas velocity, particles,
equipment design, and application). The risk shall particularly be considered with gases such as oxygen,
fluorine, chlorine and nitrogen trifluoride. Most of the non-metallic materials can be ignited relatively easily
when in contact with oxidizing gases (see ISO 10156) and even when in contact with gases not classified as
oxidizing but still supporting combustion.

The selection of a material for use with oxygen and/or an oxygen enriched atmosphere is primarily a matter of
understanding the circumstances that cause the material to react with oxygen. Most materials in contact with
oxygen will not ignite without a source of ignition energy (e.g. friction, heat of compression, particle impacts,
etc.). When an energy input rate, as converted to heat, is greater than the rate of heat dissipation, and the
resulting heat increase is continued for sufficient time, ignition and combustion will occur.

Thus, two general factors shall be considered:

a) the materials compatibility properties (ease of ignition and energy of combustion); and

b) the different energy sources that will produce a sufficient increase in the temperature of the material.

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These general factors should be viewed in the context of the entire system design so that the specific factors
listed below will assume the proper relative significance.

The specific factors to take into consideration are

 the properties of the materials, which include the factors affecting ease of ignition and the conditions
affecting potential resulting damage (heat of reaction),

 the operating conditions: e.g. pressure, temperature, oxygen and/or oxidizing gas concentrations in a gas
mixture, influence of dilutant (e.g. helium), surface contamination,

 the potential sources of ignition (e.g. friction, heat of compression, heat from mass impact, heat from
particle impact, static electricity, electrical arc, resonance, internal flexing),

 possible consequence (e.g. effects on the surroundings such as propagation of fire), and

 additional factors (e.g. performance requirements, prior experience, availability).

In conclusion the evaluation of compatibility of non-metallic materials is more critical than that of metallic
materials, which generally perform well when in contact with oxygen.

6.2.1.2 Specifications for oxidizing gases

In accordance with 6.2.1.1, it is not possible to make a simple statement concerning the compatibility of non-
metallic materials with oxidizing gases such as oxygen, chlorine, nitric oxide, nitrous oxide, nitrogen dioxide,
nitrogen trifluoride, etc. (see ISO 10156).

For fluorine, which is the most oxidizing gas, all non-metallic materials would historically fall into the
classification "not acceptable".

For fluorine mixtures the gases industry now has evidence of successful testing and safe history of use of
PTFE and PCTFE under controlled conditions (e.g. low concentration and low pressure). Therefore following
an assessment and authorisation by a competent person, these materials are acceptable in similar conditions.
Oxygen and other oxidizing gases can react violently when tested with all non-metallic materials listed in 4.2
a), 4.2 b) and 4.2 c). Some materials such as PTFE and FKM are more resistant to ignition than other plastics
and elastomers. HC lubricants are normally not acceptable. Under certain conditions other plastics and
elastomers listed can be safely used in oxidizing service without presenting some of the disadvantages of
PTFE, i.e. poor mechanical properties, and risk of release of toxic products for breathing gas applications, see
ISO 15001, or FKM, i.e. swelling, poor mechanical properties at low temperature, risk of release of toxic
products in breathing gas applications, etc..

Consequently, non-metallic materials may only be used if it has been proven by tests (or long and safe service
experience), taking into account all the operating conditions and especially the design of the equipment, that
their use is safe. ISO 11114-3 and ISO 21010 give testing methods for polymeric materials and fluid lubricants
that will result in conservative value. Some non-metallic material can be safely used at higher pressure when
they are tested in the final design configuration, e.g. in gas cylinder valves and regulator. Cylinder valves shall
be tested according to ISO 10297 for oxygen service.

6.2.2 Weight loss (W)

6.2.2.1 Extraction

Solvent extraction of plasticizers from elastomers can cause shrinkage, especially in highly plasticized
products.

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Some solvents, e.g. acetone or DMF 1) used for dissolved gases such as acetylene, can damage non-metallic
materials.

Liquefied gases can act as solvents.

6.2.2.2 Chemical attack

Some non-metallic materials can be chemically attacked by gases. This attack can sometimes lead to the
complete destruction of the material, e.g. the chemical attack of silicone elastomer by ammonia.

6.2.3 Swelling of material (S)

Elastomers and plastics may be subject to swelling due to gas (or liquid) absorption. This can lead to an
unacceptable increase of dimensions (especially for O-rings) or the cracking due to sudden out-gassing when
the partial pressure is decreased, e.g. carbon dioxide with fluorocarbon.

Initial swelling can be masked by subsequent extraction of plasticizers and fillers while in service. Other
important effects such as changes in mechanical strength and hardness should also be considered.

Differences in the compounding, formulation and curing of a given elastomer can cause significant differences
in the swelling of the material in service.

Regardless of the above compatibility evaluation, the design configuration (e.g. static or dynamic sealing)
shall be taken into account before deciding to use elastomers or plastics. In this part of ISO 11114, a swelling
of more than approximately 15 % in normal service conditions is marked N (not acceptable for dynamic
sealing); a swelling less than this is marked A (acceptable) provided other risks are also acceptable.

NOTE There is also a risk of cross bonding between sulphur vulcanised rubbers and copper alloys.

6.2.4 Change in mechanical properties (M)

Gases can lead to an unacceptable change of mechanical properties in some non-metallic materials. This can
result, for example, in an increase in hardness or a decrease in elasticity. ISO 1817 gives testing methods to
check the influence of the gas on the mechanical properties.

6.2.5 Other compatibility considerations

6.2.5.1 Impurities in the gas (I)

Some gases contain typical impurities which may not be compatible with the intended materials (e.g. acetone
in acetylene, hydrogen sulphide in methane).

6.2.5.2 Contamination of the material (C)

Some materials become contaminated in toxic gas use by the toxic gas and become hazardous themselves
(e.g. during maintenance of equipment).

6.2.5.3 Release of dangerous products (D)

Many materials when subjected to extreme conditions (such as elevated temperature) can release dangerous
products (e.g. toxic products). This risk shall be considered in particular for breathing gases as specified in
ISO 15001.

1) Dimethylformamide.

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6.2.5.4 Ageing (G)

Ageing is a gradual change in the mechanical and physical properties of the material due to the environment
in which it is used or stored. Many elastomer and plastic materials are particularly subject to ageing; some
gases like oxygen and in general exposure to high temperatures may accelerate the ageing process, leading
to degradation such as cracking, brittleness, etc.

6.2.5.5 Permeation (P)

Permeation is a slow process by which gas passes through materials.

The permeation of some gases (e.g. helium, hydrogen, carbon dioxide) through non-metallic material can be
significant. For a given material, the permeation rate mainly depends on temperature, pressure, thickness,
and surface area of the material in contact with the gas. The molecular radius of the gas and the specific
formulation of plasticizers and other additives can cause a wide range of permeation rates for a particular type
of plastic or elastomer.

This risk shall be considered for effects to the surroundings (e.g. toxicity, fire potential).

7 Compatibility data

7.1 Table of compatibility

Table 1 lists the gases in alphabetic order with the UN number in bracket. In this table, the compatibility data
is given using the symbols and abbreviations defined in 7.2.1 and 7.2.2. When a gas/material combination is
not acceptable, the main reason is given, using the appropriate abbreviation for the non-compatibility risk (see
6.2). The abbreviations are also sometimes used for acceptable combinations to show a limited risk.

If no UN number is listed in the table for a gas (or a liquid), this means that this gas has no official UN number
but it may be transported using a generic NOS (Not Otherwise Specified) number (e.g. compressed gas,
flammable, NOS, UN 1954).

Compatibility evaluations are based on the following documents:

— literature data;

— operational experiences; and

— laboratory tests.

The resistance to gases can be estimated by simple immersion tests in the respective gas with approximately
the same or intensified exposure conditions (increase of temperature, pressure or flow rate). Time- and
equipment-consuming test methods to evaluate the permeation, the absorption as well as the resistance to
stress cracking are required in many cases.

Apart from the visual evaluation of detectable changes, changes in weight and dimension as well as the
course of mechanical and other physical characteristics, depending on the immersion time are the parameters
of immersion tests. They are consulted as classification characteristics.

In literature and company leaflets frequently used classifications are “resistant”, "conditionally resistant" and
"not resistant".

Test procedures are described in ISO 1817 and in ISO 9539.

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7.2 Symbols and abbreviations

7.2.1 Symbols for compatibility

A = acceptable (see 3.2)

NOTE There can be a secondary risk associated (see 7.2.4).

N = not acceptable for use under normal service conditions (see 3.3)

a = No reliable recommendation can be made due to a lack of definitive information

u = The compatibility depends on the conditions of use (e.g. oxygen). The material may be used where it has
been assessed and authorised by a competent person who specifies the conditions of use.

7.2.2 Abbreviations for materials

Abbreviation Material

PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
PCTFE Polychlorotrifluoroethylene
PVDF Polyvinylidenefluoride
PA Polyamide
PI Polyimide
PP Polypropylene
POM Polyoxymethylene
PEEK Polyetheretherketone
PPS Polypropylene sulphide
PVC Polyvinyl chloride
IIR Butyl rubber
NBR Nitrile rubber
CR Chloroprene rubber
FKM Fluorocarbon rubber
VMQ Methyl-vinyl-silicone rubber
EPDM Ethylene propylene diene monomer
FVMQ Methyl-fluoro-silicone rubber
ACM Polyacrylate rubber
PUR Polyurethane rubber
HC Hydrocarbon
FC Fluorocarbon

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7.2.3 Abbreviations for non-compatibility risks

Symbols Risk

a No reliable recommendation can be made due to a lack of definitive

information
A Acceptable
C Contamination of material
u The compatibility depends on the conditions of use
D Dangerous product release
F Flammable (Violent reaction)
G Ageing
I Impurities in the gas
M Change of mechanical properties
N Not acceptable for use under all normal service conditions
P Permeation
S Swelling
W Weight loss

7.2.4 Examples

EXAMPLE 1
AP

Symbol for compatibility = A

Abbreviation for non-compatibility risk = P

This example shows an acceptable material/gas combination, suitable for use in normal service conditions,
provided the risk of permeation has been evaluated and found negligible.

EXAMPLE 2
NF,C

Symbol for compatibility = N

Abbreviation for non-compatibility risk:

1st risk = F

2nd risk = C

This example shows a material/gas combination, not acceptable for general use with non-compatibility risks of
violent reaction (1st risk) and contamination of material (2nd risk).

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Fluid
Plastics Elastomers MoS2
lubricant
N°
Name Formula R # PTFE PI PCTFE PVDF PA PP POM PEEK PPS PVC IIR NBR CR FKM VMQ EPDM FVMQ ACM PUR HC FC
(UN-No)
98 (2035) 1,1,1-TRIFLUOROETHANE C2H3F3 R143a A - AS A a NS A A A NS NS NS NS A NS NS NS NS NS NW NW A
39 (1030) 1,1-DIFLUOROETHANE C2H4F2 R152a A A AS A A NS NS NS NS NS AS A A NS NS A NS A NS NW NW A
40 (1959) 1,1-DIFLUOROETHYLENE C2H2F2 R1132a A - AS A A NS NS NS A NS NS A A NS NS NS NS NS NS NW NW A
2-TRICHLORO-1,2,2-
97 (3082) C2Cl3F3 R 113 A - AS A AW A AS A A NW NS AS AS AS NS NS NS NS NS NW NW A
TRIFLUOROETHANE
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1,2-DICHLORO-1,1,2,2-
36 (1958) C2Cl2F4 R114 A A AS A A NS NS NS A NS AS A A AS NS A NS A A NW NW A
TETRAFLUOROETHANE
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1-CHLORO-1,1-
38 (2517) DIFLUOROCHLORO- C2H3ClF2 R142b A A AS A A NS NS NS NS NS AS AS AS NS NS A NS A NS NW NW A
ETHANE
1-CHLORO-1,2,2,2-
24 (1021) C2HClF4 R124 A - A A A NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS A NS NS NS NS NS NW NW A
TETRAFLUOROETHANE
1-CHLORO-1,2-
113 (3161) C2H3ClF2 A - A A A NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS A NS NS NS NS NS A
DIFLUOROETHANE
1-CHLORO-2,2,2-
25 (1983) C2H2ClF3 R133a A A AS A A NS NS NS NS NS a a a A NS a NS NS NS NW NW A
TRIFLUOROETHANE
117 (2044) 2,2-DIMETHYLPROPANE C5H12 A - A A A NS A A A A NS A A A NS NS A NS A
1 (1001) ACETYLENE 2) C2H2 A - A A A W,I A A A A A A NW,I NW,I NW,I NW,I A A NW,I NW,I NW,I NW,I A
105 (1002) AIR 3) AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF A
2 (1005) AMMONIA NH3 A NW A NG,W A A A A A A A NW A NW NW A NW NW NW NW A A
3 (1006) ARGON Ar A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
4 (2188) ARSINE AsH3 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A NW NC,d NC,d A
5 (1741) BORON TRICHLORIDE BCl3 A - A A NW A NW A A A NW NW NW A NW NW A NW NW NW A A
6 (1008) BORON TRIFLUORIDE BF3 A - A A NW A A A A A NR NW NW A NW NW A NW NW NW A A
BROMOTRIFLUORO-
9 (2419) C2BrF3 R123B1 A - AS A NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS A NS NS NS NS NS AW AW A
ETHYLENE
BROMOTRIFLUORO-
8 (1009) CBrF3 R13B1 A A AS A A AS,W A NS NS NS AS AS AS NS NR AS NS A A AW AW A
METHANE
10 (1010) BUTADIENES C4H6 A A A A A A A A A A NS,M NS,M NS,M A NS,M NS,M A NS,M NS,M NW A A
12 (1011) BUTANE C4H10 A A A A A A A A A A NS A A A NS,M NS,M A A A NW A A
13 (1012) BUTYLENE C4H8 A A A A A A A A A NS,M NS,M A NS A NS,M NS,M A NS,M NS,M NW A A
16 (1013) CARBON DIOXIDE CO2 A A A A A A NS,W A A A NS NS,W NS,W NS,W AP AS,W1) A A A A A A
17 (1016) CARBON MONOXIDE CO A A A A A A A A A A AG A A NS A A A A A A A A
109 (2417) CARBONYL FLUORIDE COF2 A NW A NW NW NW NW NW NW NW A A NW A NW A A NW NW NC,d NC,d A
19 (2204) CARBONYL SULPHIDE COS A NW A A A NW NW NW NW A NW NW NW A A NW A NW NW NC NC A
see 6.2.1.2 Warning : There is a risk of violent reactions N
20 (1017) CHLORINE Cl2
A NF A A NF NF NF NF NS NF NF NF NF A NW NF NF NF NF NF A A
110 (1589) CHLORINE CYANIDE ClCN A - A A A A A A A A
CHLORINE
111 (2548) ClF5 A NW A A NW A NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW A
PENTAFLUORIDE
112 (1749) CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE ClF3 A NW A NW NW A NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW A

2) Some materials are not compatible because of the solvent used.

3) At high pressure risk of violent reaction due to oxygen.

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Fluid
Plastics Elastomers MoS2
lubricant
N°
Name Formula R # PTFE PI PCTFE PVDF PA PP POM PEEK PPS PVC IIR NBR CR FKM VMQ EPDM FVMQ ACM PUR HC FC
(UN-No)
BROMOCHLORODI-
7 (1974) CBrClF2 R12B1 A A AS A A A NS NS NS NS NS NS A A NS NS A NS NS NW AW A
FLUOROMETHANE
CHLORODIFLUORO-
21 (1018) CHClF2 R22 AP A AS A A AP A AS AS NS AS NS AS NS NS A NS NS NS NW NW A
METHANE
CHLOROPENTAFLUORO-
23 (1020) C2ClF5 R115 A A AS A A NS NS NS NS NS A A A A NS A NS A A NW NW A
ETHANE

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CHLOROTRIFLUORO-
27 (1022) CClF3 R13 A A AS A A NS NS NS NS NS A A AS A NS A NS A NS NW NW A
METHANE
37 (1026) CYANOGEN C2N2 A - A A a A a a a a NS,W NS,W NR A A A A NC NC A
28 (1027) CYCLOPROPANE C3H6 A A A A A A A A A A NS A NS A NS NS A A A NW A A
2
29 (1957) DEUTERIUM H ou D AP A A A A AP A A A A A A A A AP A A A A A A A
32 (1911) DIBORANE B2H6 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A NC NC A
DIBROMODIFLUORO-
30 (1941) CBr2F2 R12B2 AP - AS A A NS NS NS NS NS NS NS A A NS NS NS NS NS NW AW A
METHANE
31 (no UN
DIBROMOTETRAFLUORO-
yet C2Br2F4 R114B2 A - AS A A NS NS NS NS NS NS NS AS NS NS NS NS NS NS NW NW A
ETHANE
assigned)
DICHLORODIFLUORO-
33 (1028) CCl2F2 R12 AP A AS A A NS A NS NS A NS AS A AS NS,P NS NS A A NW NW A
METHANE
DICHLOROFLUORO-
34 (1029) CHCl2F R21 A A AS A A AP NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NW NW A
METHANE
35 (2189) DICHLOROSILANE SiH2Cl2 A - A A NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW A A NW A NW NW NC NC A
116 (3252) DIFLUOROMETHANE CH2F2 R 32 A A NS A A NS NS NS NS NS A A A NS NS A NS NS NS - - A
41 (1032) DIMETHYLAMINE C2H7N A A A NG,W A A A A NW NW A NW NW NW NW A NW NW NW NW A A
42 (1033) DIMETHYLETHER C2H6O A - A A NS NS A A A NS NS NS NS NS A NS A NS NS NW NW A
118 (3161) DiMETHYLSILANE C2H8Si A - A A NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW A
DINITROGEN TETROXIDE see 6.2.1.2 Warning : There is a risk of violent reactions A
76 (1067) NO2/N2O4
(NITROGEN DIOXIDE) 3) A NF A A NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF,C NC A
43 (3161) DISILANE Si2H6 A - A A a a A A A a A a A A A A A A A NC NC A
44 (1035) ETHANE C2H6 A A A A A A A A A A NS A NS A NS,W NS NS A A A A A
46 (1037) ETHYL CHLORIDE C2H5Cl R160 A - AS A A NS NS NS NS NS A A A A NS,W A A NW NW NW NW A
50 (2453) ETHYL FLUORIDE C2H5F R161 A - AS A A AP A A A NS NS A NS A NS NS A NS NS NW NW A
121 (1039) ETHYL METHYL ETHER C3H8O R 227 A - A A NS NS A A A NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS - - A
120 (2452) ETHYLACETYLENE C4H6 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A - - A A A - - A
45 (1036) ETHYLAMINE C2H7N A - A A NW A A A NW NW NW NW NW NW NW A NW NW NW NW NW A
47 (1962) ETHYLENE C2H4 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A NS NS A A A A A A
48 (1040) ETHYLENE OXIDE C2H4O A A A A NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NW NR A
see 6.2.1.2 Warning : There is a risk of violent reactions
49 (1045) FLUORINE F2
NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF
53 (2192) GERMANE GeH4 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A NC,d NC,d A
54 (1046) HELIUM He AP A A A A AP A A A A A A A A AP A A A A A A A
122 (3296) HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE C3HF7 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
123 (2420) HEXAFLUOROACETONE C3F6O A NSW A A - NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W A NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W - - A
55 (2193) HEXAFLUOROETHANE C2F6 R116 A A AS,W A A NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W A NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NW NW A
HEXAFLUOROPROPYLEN
56 (1858) C3F6 A A AS A A NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W A NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NW NW A
E
57 (1049) HYDROGEN H2 AP A A A A AP A A A A A A A A AP A AP AP A A A A
58 (1048) HYDROGEN BROMIDE HBr A - A A NW A NW NW NW A NW NW NW A NW A NW NW NW NC NC A
59 (1050) HYDROGEN CHLORIDE HCl A A A A NW A NW NW NW A NW NW NW A NW A NW NW NW NC NC A
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Fluid
Plastics Elastomers MoS2
lubricant
N°
Name Formula R # PTFE PI PCTFE PVDF PA PP POM PEEK PPS PVC IIR NBR CR FKM VMQ EPDM FVMQ ACM PUR HC FC
(UN-No)
60 (1051) HYDROGEN CYANIDE HCN A - A A NW A NW NW NW A NW NW NW A NW A NW NW NW NC NC A
61 (1052) HYDROGEN FLUORIDE HF A - A A NW A NW NW NW A NW NW NW A NW A NW NW NW NC NC A
62 (2197) HYDROGEN IODIDE HI A - A A NW A NW NW NW A NW NW NW A NW A NW NW NW NC NC A
124 (2202) HYDROGEN SELENIDE H2Se A A A A A A A A A - - NW - A - - - - - - - A
63 (1053) HYDROGEN SULPHIDE H2S AP A A A A A NW A A A AW NW NW NW NW A NW NW NW NC NC A
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64 (1969) ISOBUTANE C4H10 A A A A A A A A A A NS A A A NS,M NS,M A A A NW A A

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65 (1055) ISOBUTYLENE C4H8 A A A A A A A A A A NS,M A NS A NS,M NS,M A NS NS NW A A

66 (1056) KRYPTON Kr A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
67 (1971) METHANE CH4 A A A A A A A A A A NS A A A NR NS NS A NS A A A
69 (1062) METHYL BROMIDE CH3Br R40B1 A A A A NS NS A A NS NS NS NS NS A NS NS A NS NS NW NW A
51 (2454) METHYL FLUORIDE CH3F R41 A A AS A A NS A A A NS NS NS NS A NS NS A NS NS NW NW A
70 (1064) METHYL MERCAPTAN CH4S A - A A A a A A A A NW NW NW NW A A NW - - NC NC A
126 (2455) METHYL NITRITE CH3NO2 A - A A - - - - - - - NW - A - - - - - - - A
68 (3161) METHYLACETYLENE C3H4 A A A A AW A A A A A A - - a a a - - - NW,I A A
72 (1061) METHYLAMINE CH5N A A A NG,W A A A A NW NW A NW NW NW NW A NW NW NW NW A A
22 (1063) METHYL CHLORIDE CH3Cl R40 A A A A A NS NS A NS NS NS NS NS A NS NS NS NS NS NW NW A
125 (2534) METHYLCHLOROSILANE CH5SiCl A - A A NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS - - A
71 (3161) METHYLSILANE CH6Si A - A A - - A A A A A - A A A A A A A NC NC A
73 (1065) NEON Ne A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
see 6.2.1.2 Warning : There is a risk of violent reactions
74 (1660) NITRIC OXIDE NO NF,W,
Ad NF Ad Ad NF,W NF NF NF NF NF NF,W NF,W Ad NF NF,W NF NF Ad NF,C NC,d A
d
75 (1066) NITROGEN N2 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
see 6.2.1.2 Warning : There is a risk of violent reactions
78 (2451) NITROGEN TRIFLUORIDE NF3
A F A A F F F F F F F F F A F F F F F F A A
see 6.2.1.2 Warning : There is a risk of violent reactions A
119 (2421) NITROGEN TRIOXIDE N2O3
A NF A A NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF NF F A
see 6.2.1.2 Warning : There is a risk of violent reactions A
77 (1070) NITROUS OXIDE N2O
A - A AF A NF NF AF NF NF NF,S NF,S NF,S NS A AF,S A A A NF A A
81 (2424) OCTAFLUORO PROPANE C3F8 R218 A A AS A A NS A A A NS A A A A AS A AS NS NS NW NW A
79 (2422) OCTAFLUOROBUT-2-ENE C4F8 R 1318 A - AS A A NS A A A NS A A A AS AS A AS NS NS NW NW A
OCTAFLUORO-
80 (1976) C4F8 RC318 A A AS A A NS A A A NS A A A AS AS A AS NS NS NW NW A
CYCLOBUTANE
see 6.2.1.2 Warning : There is a risk of violent reactions A
82 (1072) OXYGEN O2
F,D F F,D F,D F F F F F F F F F,D F,S,D F F F F F NF F,D A
127 (3220) PENTAFLUOROETHANE C2HF5 R 125 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
128 (3083) PERCHLORYL FLUORIDE ClO3F A - A - NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW - - A
PERFLUORO (ETHYL
129 (3154) C4F8O A NS A - NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS - - A
VINYL ETHER)
PERFLUORO (METHYL
130 (3153) C3F6O A NS A - NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS - - A
VINYL ETHER)
83 (1076) PHOSGENE COCl2 A - A NW NW NW A NW NW NW A A NW A NW A A NW NW NC NC A
84 (2199) PHOSPHINE PH3 A - A A NG - A A A A A A A A A A A NW NW NC NC A
PHOSPHORUS
131 (2198) PF5 A - A A - - A A A A - - - A - - A - - - - A
PENTAFLUORIDE
86 (2200) PROPADIENE C3H4 A A A A AW A A A A A A NS NS A VS NS A NS NS NW,I A A
85 (1978) PROPANE C3H8 A A A A A A A A A NS NS A NS A NS,M NS,M NS A NS NW A A
87 (1077) PROPYLENE C3H6 A A A A A A A A A NS NS NS NS A NS NS NS NS NS NW A A

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Fluid
Plastics Elastomers MoS2
lubricant
N°
Name Formula R # PTFE PI PCTFE PVDF PA PP POM PEEK PPS PVC IIR NBR CR FKM VMQ EPDM FVMQ ACM PUR HC FC
(UN-No)
88 (1280) PROPYLENE OXIDE C3H6O A - A NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NW NW A
SELENIUM
132 (2194) SeF6 A - A A NW A A A A A Nw NW NW A NW NW NW NW NW - - A
HEXAFLUORIDE
89 (2203) SILANE SiH4 A A A A - - A A A - - - - - - A A A A NC NC A
90 (1818) SILICON TETRACHLORIDE SiCl4 A - A A NW A NW NW NW NW NW NW NW A NW A NW NW NW NC NC A
91 (1859) SILICON TETRAFLUORIDE SiF4 A - A A NW A NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW A NW NW NW NC NC A

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106 (2676) STIBINE SbH3 A A A A A A A A A A A NW A A A A A A a a a A
133 (2191) SULFURYL FLUORIDE SO2F2 A - A NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW - A NW A NW NW NW - - A
92 (1079) SULPHUR DIOXIDE SO2 A A A A NW A NW A NW A NW NW NW NW A NW NW A NW,C NC A
93 (1080) SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE SF6 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A NW A A A A
SULPHUR
94 (2418) SF4 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A NW A A A A
TETRAFLUORIDE
TELLURIUM
134 (2195) TeF6 A A A A NW A A A A A NW NW NW A NW NW NW NW NW - - A
HEXAFLUORIDE
95 (1081) TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE C2F4 R114 A - A A A NS A A A NS A A A A NS A AS NS A NW NW A
18 (1982) TETRAFLUOROMETHANE CF4 R14 A A AS,W A A A NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W A NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NS,W NW A A
96 (1295) TRICHLOROSILANE SiHCl3 A - A A NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW A NW A NW NW NW NC NC A
TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHY
26 (1082) C2ClF3 R1113 A - NS A A NS NS NS NS NS - - - A NS NS NS - NS NW NW A
LENE
52 (1984) TRIFLUOROMETHANE CHF3 R23 A - NS,W A A A A A A NS,W A A A A A A A NS NS NW A A
99 (1083) TRIMETHYLAMINE C3H9N A - NG NG,W NW A A A NW A A AW NW NW NW A NW NW NW NW NRA A
TUNGSTEN
100 (2196) WF6 A A A A - A A A A A NW NW NW A NW A NW NW NW NC NC A
HEXAFLUORIDE
101 (1085) VINYL BROMIDE C2H3Br R140B1 A - AS A - NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS A NS NS NS NS NS NW NW A
102 (1086) VINYL CHLORIDE C2H3Cl R140 A - AS A - NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS A NS NS NS NS NS NW NW A
103 (1860) VINYL FLUORIDE C2H3F R141 A - AS A - NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS A NS NS NS NS NS NW NW A
135 (1087) VINYL METHYL ETHER C3H6O A - A A NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS - - A
104 (2036) XENON Xe A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

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[4] ISO 1817, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of the effect of liquids

[5] ISO 9539, Gas welding equipment — Materials for equipment used in gas welding, cutting and allied
processes

[6] UNECE, UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Model Regulations

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