Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH) service
Material Compatibility

SS 316L for Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH)

Is SS 316L the right valve material for Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH)? The engineering rating, the conditions that limit it, and the better alternatives.

Fair

Is SS 316L compatible with Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH)?

For Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH) (CH₃COOH) valve service, SS 316L is fair — acceptable with limits. Acceptable for dilute (<30%) cold acetic acid. Not for hot concentrated service.

Better materials for Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH)

Higher-rated options for this service, from the compatibility data.

Hastelloy C-276ExcellentTitaniumExcellentPTFE-linedExcellent

All rated materials for Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH)

Hastelloy C-276ExcellentTitaniumExcellentPTFE-linedExcellentCarbon SteelPoor
Reviewed by Materials Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Metallurgy & Materials SelectionLast reviewed: 20 June 2026

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A216 WCB Carbon SteelA351 CF8M (SS316)Hastelloy C-276
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Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH) service guideFull compatibility, valves & standardsSS 316L compatibilityEvery fluid this material handlesCompatibility AtlasThe full material x fluid matrix