Hose selection

Fluid compatibility

Fluid compatibility Hose tube identification chart

This chart indicates the suitability of various elastomers and

1. Synthetic rubber A
metals for use with fluids to be conveyed. It is intended as a 1503 (p.C-9) EC502 (p.B-33) FC579 (p.B-34) FC849B (p.B-25)
guide only and is not a guarantee. Final selection of the proper 2556 (p.C-5) EC600 (p.B-20) FC619 (p.B-42) FC500 (p.B-17)
hose style, seal, or material of metal components is further
dependent on many factors including pressure, fluid and ambient 2565 (p.C-5) EC850 (p.B-21) FC639 (p.B-22) GH120 (p.B-13)
temperature, concentration, duration of exposure, etc. 2580 (p.C-8) EC910 (p.B-41) FC606 (p.B-38) GH466 (p.B-39)
How to use the chart 2583 (p.C-7) EC810 (p.B-19) FC647 (p.C-4) GH493 (p.B-14)
1. The chart has separate sections for rating elastomers for use as 2651 (p.C-10) FC254 (p.B-36) FC735 (p.B-11) GH506 (p.B-37)
hose inner tubes and as seals. Ratings for a given elastomer may
not always be the same in both sections. 2681 (p.B-29) FC273B (p.B-18) FC736 (p.B-15) GH663 (p.B-23)
2. Both the elastomer and the metal must be considered when 2781 (p.B-30) FC310 (p.B-26) FC839B (p.B-8) GH681 (p.B-7)
determining suitability of a combination for a hose assembly,
EC230 (p.B-35) FC466 (p.C-7) FC849 (p.B-24) GH781 (p.B-10)
adapter with o-ring, swivel joint or coupling.
3. Locate the fluid to be conveyed and determine the suitability GH793 (p.B-28)
of the elastomeric and metal components according to the 2. PTFE
resistance ratings shown for each.
2807 (p.G-8) S-TW (p.G-5) FC740 (p.G-10) S-Series (p.G-3)
4. Specific hose part numbers can be found under the inner tube
material groupings in the Hose Tube Identification Chart. SC-Series (p.G-4) Hi-PSI (p.G-7) 8000 (p.G-9) 8500 (p.G-9)
5. Dimensional and operating specifications for each hose can 3. Synflex thermoplastic elastomer
be found on the catalog pages shown with each hose part
number. 3E80 (p.B-48) 3VE0 (p.B-51) 30CT (p.B-49) 3130 (p.B-44)
6. Information on o-rings and seal options for swivel joints 3R80 (p.B-47) 3V10 (p.B-50) 37AL (p.B-46) 3740 (p.B-45)
and couplings, and how to specify them, are shown in the 4. AQP
respective sections of this catalog.
7. For further details on the products shown in this catalog, and 2661 (p.B-43) FC300 (p.F-22) FC498 (p.C-6) FC650 (p.F-23)
their applications, contact: EC525 (p.B-16) FC332 (p.C-4) FC510 (p.B-27) FC699 (p.F-23)
FC234 (p.F-24) FC350 (p.F-21) FC598 (p.C-6) GH194 (p.B-9)
Eaton
14615 Lone Oak Road, FC355 (p.F-20) FC598 (p.C-6) GH195 (p.B-12)
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 5. Special application hose (not included in fluid chart)
USA
952-937-9800 Fuel FC650 (p. G-5) GH100 (p.F-19) GH101 (p.F-19) 35FH (p.F-13)
Fax: 952-974-7722 LPG FC321 (p. F-25) 35NG (p.F-27) NG-TW (p.F-28) CR170 (p.F-26)
1-888-258-0222
www.eaton.com Railroad 1531 (p.F-15)
air brake
Resistance key rating Silicone EH225 (p.F-16) EH226 (p. F-17) EH227 (p.F-18) EC038 (p.F-14)
E =Excellent – Fluid has little or no effect. Truck air 2554 (p.F-15) 2570 (p. F-14) FC350 (p.F-21)
brake
G =Good – Fluid has minor to moderate effect.
A/C GH001 (p.E-3) FC802 (p.E-4) FC800 (p.E-5) FC555 (p.E-6)
C = Conditional – Service conditions should be described
to Eaton Aeroquip for determination of suitability for 6. EPDM rubber
application.
FC611 (p.B-31) FC636 (p.B-40) FC693 (p.B-32)
U = Unsatisfactory
The differences between ratings “E” and “G” are relative. Both
indicate satisfactory service. Where there is a choice, the
materials rated “E” may be expected to give better or longer
service than those rated “G” Seal elastomer data
NOTE: Special precautions are necessary in gaseous Application Max. operating
applications due to the potential volume of gaseous fluid in the Seal elastomer specification temperature range
system. Unless the cover is perforated, hose styles with rubber Buna-N† none –40°C to +121°C
or thermoplastic covers are not suitable for gases above 250 [–40°F to +250°F]
psi. Hose styles with perforated covers are so noted in their Neoprene none –54°C to +100°C
construction descriptions. [–65°F to +212°F]
EPR (Ethylene Propylene none –54°C to +149°C
WARNING: Compatibility Rubber)/EPDM [–65°F to +300°F]
of hose fittings with conveyed fluid is an essential factor in avoiding Viton* MIL-R-25897 –29°C to +204°C
chemical reactions that may result in release of fluids or failure of the [–15°F to +400°F]
connection with the potential of causing severe personal injury or
property damage. †Buna-N temperature range -65°F to +225°F. Also per MIL-R-6855.
*Viton is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC

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 Hose selection
This chart is intended for reference use only. *Viton is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC.
Fluid compatibility The information in this chart pertains strictly to material compatibility and †Hytrel is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont.
is not intended to be used as an application guide. For information on specific ‡Monel is a registered trademark of Special Metals Corporation group of Companies.
applications not included in this catalog, please contact Eaton Aeroquip. Note 1 - Rubber-covered hose must be perforated to allow gas to escape.
Note 2 - Due to the widely different additives in these fluids, testing should be done
on the actual fluid being considered.
A

Thermoplastic elastomer

Thermoplastic elastomer
Special application hose

Special application hose

Synthetic rubber

Synthetic rubber

Stainless steel
Stainless steel

Aluminum
Aluminum
Neoprene

Neoprene
Urethane

Urethane
E=Excellent E=Excellent

Buna-N

Buna-N

Monel‡
Monel‡
Hytrel†

Hytrel†
Viton*

Viton*
G=Good EPDM G=Good

EPDM

Brass
Brass

Steel
Steel
PTFE

PTFE
AQP

AQP
C=Conditional C=Conditional

EPR

EPR
U =Unsatisfactory U =Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
Fluid Hose Seals Metal Fluid Hose Seals Metal
Acetaldehyde U E C U - G U C C U U G G E E E E Ammonium
phosphate, E E C U - E E E E - G C U C G U G
Acetic acid, 10% U E C C - E U U E G U C U U C C U 10% aq
Acetic acid, Ammonium E E C U - E E E E U G C U U G U G
U E C C - E U U C U U C U U C C C
glacial sulfate/sulfide,
10% aq
Acetone U E G U - E U U G U U G E E E E E
Amyl acetate U E U U - E U U G U U U E E E E E
Acetophenone U E - U - E U U E U U - E E E C E
Amyl alcohol G E E C - E G C E G C E G G E U G
Acetyl acetone U E U U - E U U G U U G U C C C C
Aniline, U E U U - E U U G U U U E U E G G
Acetyl chloride U E U U - U U U U E U U C C C U E aniline oil
Acetylene1 G E G G - E U U G E G G E E E E E Aniline dyes U E U U - E U G G G U U U C G C G
Air, hot (up to Asphalt, < 200°F C E G G - U G C U E G G E G E C E
E E E E - E E E E E E E E E E E E
+160°F)1
IRM 901 E E E E - U E E C E E E E E E E E
Air, hot C E U E - E G G E E G G E E E E E
(161°F – 200°F)1 ASTM #2 E E E E - U E G U E G E E E E E E
Air, hot IRM 903 E E E E - U E G U E G E E E E E E
U E U C - G U U G E U U E E E E E
(201°F – 300°F)1
Automatic trans. G E G G - U E G U E C G E E E E E
Air wet, below fluid 2
E E C E - E E E E E G C U G E E E
160°F1
Barium E E C C - E E E E E G C U G G G G
Aluminum chloride,
E E E E - E E E E E G E U U U U U 10% aq
chloride, 10% aq
Aluminum Barium E E G C - E E E E E E G G U G U G
E E E U - E E E E E G E U U U E C hydroxide, 105
fluoride, 10% aq
aq
Aluminum E E E C - E E E E E G E U U C C C Barium sulfide, E E C C - E E E E E G C C U G U U
nitrate, 10% aq
10% aq
Aluminum E E G E - E E E E E - G U C E C C Benzene, benzol U E U U - U U U U E U C G E E G E
sulfate, 10% aq
Alums, 10% aq E E E E - E E E E E E E U C E C C Benzoic acid U E C U - U U U E E C C U G G G G

Ammonia, Benzyl alcohol U E C U - E U G G E C C E G E G G

C U U C - E E E E U - - E U E E E
anhydrous1 Biodiesel G E G C - U
Ammonia, (<180˚F)
G G U C - E E E E U - - E U E E E
aqueous Biodiesel C E U U - U
Ammonium (>180˚F)
carbonate, U E C U - E U E E U - C C U C C C Black sulfate G E C C - E C C C E U C E C E U U
10% aq liquor
Ammonium Blast C U C G - U U U U E U C E C E U U
chloride, E E C U - E E E E U - - U U C U C furnace gas
10% aq
Borax, 10% aq E E G C - E G G E E G E E E E G -
Ammonium
hydroxide, U E U U - E C C E C U U G U C C U Boric acid, E E C E - E G G G E G G U G C C C
10% aq 10% aq
Ammonium Brine G E C C - C E G E E G C U G G U E
E E C U - E E G E U G C G U G G U
nitrate, 10% aq
Bromine, dry U E U U - U U U U E U U U C U C C
Resistance key rating LPG approved - E C U E - - E E E E E
Butane1
E =Excellent – Fluid has little or no effect. hose only
G =Good – Fluid has minor to moderate effect. Butyl acetate U E U U - E U U G U U C E E E E E
C = Conditional – Service conditions should be described to Eaton
Butyl alcohol E E G G - C E E G E G G G G G G G
Aeroquip for determination of suitability for application.
U = Unsatisfactory

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 Hose selection
This chart is intended for reference use only. *Viton is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC.
The information in this chart pertains strictly to material compatibility and †Hytrel is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont. Fluid compatibility
is not intended to be used as an application guide. For information on specific ‡Monel is a registered trademark of Special Metals Corporation group of Companies.
applications not included in this catalog, please contact Eaton Aeroquip. Note 1 - Rubber-covered hose must be perforated to allow gas to escape.
Note 2 - Due to the widely different additives in these fluids, testing should be done
on the actual fluid being considered.

A
Thermoplastic elastomer

Thermoplastic elastomer
Special application hose

Special application hose

Synthetic rubber

Synthetic rubber
Stainless steel

Stainless steel
Aluminum

Aluminum
Neoprene

Neoprene
Urethane

Urethane
E=Excellent E=Excellent
Buna-N

Buna-N
Monel‡

Monel‡
G=Good G=Good

Hytrel†

Hytrel†
Viton*

Viton*
EPDM

EPDM
Brass

Brass
Steel

Steel
PTFE

PTFE
C=Conditional C=Conditional
AQP

AQP
EPR

EPR
U =Unsatisfactory U =Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
Fluid Hose Seals Metal Fluid Hose Seals Metal

Butyl cellosolve U E U U - E U U G U U C E E E E E Chloroacetone U E U U - E U U E U U U G G G U G

Butylene Chlorobenzene U E U U - U U U U G U U G G G G G
C E - C - U C U U E U - E E E E E
(butene)1
Chloroform U E U U - U U U U E U U G G G G G
Butyl stearate U E - U - U G U U E - - G G G G G
O-Chlorophenol U E U U - U U U U E U U G G G U G
Butyraldehyde U E - U - E U U G U U - E E E E G
Chlosulfonic acid
Calcium U U U U - U U U U U U U G U G G C
acetate, G E C C - E G G E U U C G G G C G
10% aq
Chrome plating U E - U - U U U G E U - C U U U U
Calcium solution
bisulfate, U E C G - U E E U E G G U C C U U
10% aq
Chromic acid U E - U - C U U C E U - C U U U U

Calcium Citric acid G E C G - E E E E E E C C C C C C

chloride, E E E C - E E E E E E E G G G C G Coke oven gas U E - U - U U U U E U - E C E U U
10% aq
Copper chloride,
Calcium E E E G - E E E E E G E U U U U U
10% aq
hydroxide, E E C C - E E E E E U C G G G U G
10% aq Copper cyanide, E E - G - E E E E E E - E U G U G
10% aq
Calcium
hydroxide, C E C U - E U U E E U C U G C U U Copper sulfate, E E G G - E E E E E G G U C G U G
10% aq 10% aq
Calcium nitrate, Cotton seed Oil E E E G - C E G C E E E E E E E E
E E E G - E E E E E E E G G G G G
10% aq
Creosote G E U G - U G C U E U U E C E E E
Carbitol G E G C - G G G G G U G E E E E E (coal tar)
Carbolic acid Crude oil G E C E - U E G U E G C G U G U U
U E U U - C U U G E U U U E E - -
(phenol)
Cyclohexanol C E C G - U E G U E C C E E E C E
Carbonic acid C E C U - E G E E E C C U C E G E
Cyclohexanone U E C U - G U U G U G G E E E C E
Carbon dioxide, E E E E - E G G E E G E E E E E E Detergent/
dry gas1 Water E E C G - E E E E E C C G E E E E
solution
Carbon disulfide U E U U - U U U U E C C G G G E G
Diacetone
Carbon U E U U - E U U E U C C E E E E E
E E E E - E G G E E G E E E E E E alchohol (acetol)
monoxide1
Dibenzyl ether U E - U - G U U G U - - G G G G G
Carbon U E U U - U U U U E U U U G G U E
tetrachloride Diesel oil 2 G E C G - U E C U E C C E E E E E
Castor oil E E G E - G E E G E G G E E E E E Diethylamine C E - C - C G G G U - - E U E - E
Cellosolve Dioctyl
U E U U - E U U G U U U U U E G E U E C C - G U U G G C C E E E E E
acetate phthalate (DOP)
China wood oil Dowtherm A&E U E - U - U U U U E - - G U E E E
E E C C - U G G U E U C E G E E E
(tung Oil)
Ethyl alcohol
(Ethanol) E E C G - E E E E E C C E E E G E
Chlorine1 U G U U - U U U U G U U C C C C C
Chloroacetic Ethyl acetate U E C U - G U U G U C C E E E E E
U E U U - E U U G U U U U U U U G
acid Ethyl benzene U E - U - U U U U E U - E G G G E
Ethyl cellulose G E U U - G G G G U C C E G G G G
Resistance key rating Ethyl chloride C E U U - U U U U E U U E E E G G
E =Excellent – Fluid has little or no effect.
Ethylene
G =Good – Fluid has minor to moderate effect. U E U U - U U U U G U U G C G G G
dichloride
C = Conditional – Service conditions should be described to Eaton
Aeroquip for determination of suitability for application. Ethylene glycol E E C G - E E E E E C C U G E E E
U = Unsatisfactory

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 Hose selection This chart is intended for reference use only. *Viton is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC.
†Hytrel is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont.
Fluid compatibility The information in this chart pertains strictly to material compatibility and
is not intended to be used as an application guide. For information on specific ‡Monel is a registered trademark of Special Metals Corporation group of Companies.
applications not included in this catalog, please contact Eaton Aeroquip. Note 1 - Rubber-covered hose must be perforated to allow gas to escape.
Note 2 - Due to the widely different additives in these fluids, testing should be done
on the actual fluid being considered.
A

Thermoplastic elastomer

Thermoplastic elastomer
Special application hose

Special application hose

Synthetic rubber

Synthetic rubber
Stainless steel

Stainless steel
Aluminum

Aluminum
Neoprene

Neoprene
Urethane

Urethane
E=Excellent E=Excellent

Buna-N

Buna-N
Monel‡

Monel‡
G=Good G=Good

Hytrel†

Hytrel†
Viton*

Viton*
EPDM

EPDM
Brass

Brass
Steel

Steel
PTFE

PTFE
C=Conditional C=Conditional
AQP

AQP
EPR

EPR
U =Unsatisfactory U =Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
Fluid Hose Seals Metal Fluid Hose Seals Metal
Ferric Hydrobromic
chloride, E E - G - E E G E E - - U U U U U U E U E - G U U E E U U E U E E U
10% aq acid

Ferric nitrate, Hydrochloric

E E C E - E E E E E C C U U G U U U E U U - G U U G E U U U U U U U
10% aq acid, cold

Ferric sulfate, Hydrocyanic acid C E - U - E C C E E - - E E G E G

E E C E - E G G G E C C U U E U U
10% aq Hydrofluoric acid U E U U - U U U C U U U U U U U C
Formaldehyde U E C U - E C C G G C C E E E G G
Hydrofluorosilic E E - G - G G G E E - - U U U U U
Formic acid G E U C - E C G E U U U U C C C C acid
Fuel oil E E G E - U E G U E G G E E E E E Hydrogen1 G C G G - E E E E E E E E E E E E
Furfural U E - U - G C C G U U - G G G G G Hydrogen C E G C - G G G G E G G U U G E U
peroxide
Gallic acid,
solution G E - C - G G G G E U - U - G C G
Hydrogen C C C U - E U G E U - G E G G G G
Gasoline 2 G E E G - U E C U E E E E E E E E sulfide, dry

Gasohol 2 G E G C - U G G U E E E E E E G E Isocyanate U E U U - U U U G E U U G - G - -

Glycerine/ Iso octane G E E G - U E G U E G E E E E E E

E E E E - E E E E E G E E G E E E
Glycerol Isopropyl U E C U - C U U G U U C E - E E E
Green sulfate acetate
G E - U - E G G E E - - U U E U U
liquor Isopropyl alcohol G E C G - E G G E E U C E E E G E
Helium1 E G C E - E E E E E E E E E E E E Isopropyl ether G E - C - U G U U U C - G G G - -
Heptane E E E C - U E G U E G G E E E E E JP-4, JP-5 E E G E - U E U U E U G E E E E E
Hexaldehyde U E - U - E U G G U U - G G E E G Kerosene G E G E - U E U U E U G E E E E E
Hexane E E E E - U E G U E G G E E E E E Lacquer/
lacquer U E U U - E U U U U U G U E E E E
Hydraulic oils 2 solvents

Ester blend C E C G - C E U U E U E E E E E E Lime sulfur U E C U - E U E E E C C G U G - U

Phos. Ester/ Linseed oil E E G G - U E G U E G G E E E E E
petroleum U E C U - U U U U C U G E E E E E
blend LPG1 LPG approved E G U E - - E E E E E
hose only
Silicone oils E E E E - E E E E E E E E E E E E
Lubricating oils2 See hydraulic oils See hydraulic oils See
Straight hydraulic oils
petroleum E E E E - U E G U E E E E E E E E Magnesium
base chloride, E E C E - E E E E E C C E C C G G
10%aq
Straight
phosphate U E C U - E U U G C U G E E E E E Magnesium
ester hydroxide, G E C G - E G G E E C C E G E G G
10% aq
Water glycol E E C G - E E E E E C C E E E G E
Magnesium
Water E E C E - E E E E E C C E E E E E
sulfate, 10% aq
petroleum E E C G - U E G U E C C C E E G E
emulsion Maleic acid U E C C - G U U U E C C E G G G G
Maleic U E C U - C U U U E C C G U E G E
anhydride
Resistance key rating Malic acid G E - G - U G G U G - - U - E G E
E =Excellent – Fluid has little or no effect. Mercuric G E E G - G E E E E E E U U U U U
G =Good – Fluid has minor to moderate effect. chloride
C = Conditional – Service conditions should be described to Eaton Mercury E E E E - E E E E E E E E U E U G
Aeroquip for determination of suitability for application.
Methanol E E C E - E G G E U C C G G E C E
U = Unsatisfactory

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This chart is intended for reference use only. *Viton is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC.
Hose selection
The information in this chart pertains strictly to material compatibility and †Hytrel is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont.
is not intended to be used as an application guide. For information on specific ‡Monel is a registered trademark of Special Metals Corporation group of Companies.
Fluid compatibility
applications not included in this catalog, please contact Eaton Aeroquip. Note 1 - Rubber-covered hose must be perforated to allow gas to escape.
Note 2 - Due to the widely different additives in these fluids, testing should be done
on the actual fluid being considered.

A
Thermoplastic elastomer

Thermoplastic elastomer
Special application hose

Special application hose

Synthetic rubber

Synthetic rubber
Stainless steel

Stainless steel
Aluminum

Aluminum
Neoprene

Neoprene
Urethane

Urethane
E=Excellent E=Excellent
Buna-N

Buna-N
Monel‡

Monel‡
G=Good G=Good

Hytrel†

Hytrel†
Viton*

Viton*
EPDM

EPDM
Brass

Brass
Steel

Steel
PTFE

PTFE
C=Conditional C=Conditional
AQP

AQP
EPR

EPR
U =Unsatisfactory U =Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
Fluid Hose Seals Metal Fluid Hose Seals Metal

Methyl bromide C E U U - U G U U E U U E E G U E Nitrogen1 E E E E - E E E E E E E E E E E E

Methyl chloride U E U U - U U U U E U U E E E U G Octyl alcohol C E E U - U E E E E E E E E E E E
Methyl butyl U E U U - E U U E U C C E E E - E Oleic acid G E G U - U U U C G G E C E G C G
ketone
Ortho- U E - U - U U U U E - - G G G G G
Methyl ethyl U E U U - E U U E U U G G G G G G dichlorobenzene
ketone
Oxalic acid, C E C C - E G G E E C C U C C C C
Methylene U E U U - U U U U G U U G G G G G 10% aq
chloride
Oxygen1 U U U U - E - - - - - - G G G G G
Methyl isobutyl U E U U - E U U U U U U G G G G G
ketone Palmitic acid E E E E - G E G G E - E G - E G G

Methyl isopropyl U E U C - E U U U U U U G G G G G Para- U E - U - U U U U E - - G G G G G

ketone dichlorobenzene

Methyl U E - U - C U U C U - - E G G E G Pentane1 Lpg approved E E U E U G G G G E G

salicylate hose only

MIL-L-2104 E E E E - U E G U E E E E E E - E Perchloric acid U E U U - G E G G E U U U U U U U

MIL-H-5606 E E E E - U E G U E E E E E E E E Per- U E U U - U U U U E U U C G G G E
chloroethylene
MIL-H-6083 E E E E - U E E U E E E E E E - E
Petroleum base G E E E - U E G U E E E E E E E E
MIL-L-7808 G E G G - U G U U E G G G G E - - oils
MIL-L-23699 E E - G - U G U U E - - E E E E E Phenol U E U U - U U U G E U U U E E E G
(carbolic acid)
MIL-H-46170 G E - G - C E G U E - - E E E - E
Phosphate ester 2 U E C U - E U U G C U G E E E E E
MIL-H-83282 G E - G - U E U U E - - E E E - E
Phosphoric acid U E U U - E U U G E U U U E U C E
Mineral oils E E G E - U E G U E G G E E E E E 20%
Naphtha C E G E - U C U U E C G - - - - - Phosphorous U E U U - E U U E E U U C U C E E
Naphthalene U E U U - U U U U E C G E G E G G trichloride

Naphthenic acid U E - U - U C U U E - - - G E G G Potassium G E - G - E G G E U - - C G C U G

Acetate, 10% aq
Natural gas1 LPG approved E E U E - - G G G G G
hose only Potassium E E E E - E E E E E E E E C E U G
chloride, 10% aq
Nickel acetate, G C U G - E C C E G U U G C E G E
10% aq Potassium E E E G - E E E E E E E C U G U C
cyanide, 10% aq
Nickel chloride, E E U E - E E G E E U U U U G U G
10% aq Potassium E E E E - E E E E E E E C C C C C
dichromate,
Nickel sulfate, E E U E - E E E E E U U U G G U G 10% aq
10% aq
Potassium G E C C - E G G E G C C G G G U E
Nitric acid, to U E U U - G U U U E U C U U E U U hydroxide, to
10% 10%
Nitric acid, over U C U U - U U U U G U U U U E C U Potassium C E U C - E C C E U U U G G G U E
10% hydroxide, over
10%
Nitrobenzene U E U U - E U U U G U U E G E E E
Potassium E E E E - E E E E E E E G G E G -
nitrate, 10% aq
Resistance key rating Potassium E E E E - E E E E E E E - - - - -
E =Excellent – Fluid has little or no effect. sulfate, 10% aq
G =Good – Fluid has minor to moderate effect. Propane1 LPG approved C - - - - - E E E E E
C = Conditional – Service conditions should be described to Eaton (liquified) hose only
Aeroquip for determination of suitability for application.
U = Unsatisfactory

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This chart is intended for reference use only. *Viton is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC.
Fluid compatibility The information in this chart pertains strictly to material compatibility and †Hytrel is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont.
is not intended to be used as an application guide. For information on specific ‡Monel is a registered trademark of Special Metals Corporation group of Companies.
applications not included in this catalog, please contact Eaton Aeroquip. Note 1 - Rubber-covered hose must be perforated to allow gas to escape.
Note 2 - Due to the widely different additives in these fluids, testing should be done
on the actual fluid being considered.
A

Thermoplastic elastomer

Thermoplastic elastomer
Special application hose

Special application hose

Synthetic rubber

Synthetic rubber
Stainless steel

Stainless steel
Aluminum

Aluminum
Neoprene

Neoprene
Urethane

Urethane
E=Excellent E=Excellent

Buna-N

Buna-N
Monel‡

Monel‡
G=Good G=Good

Hytrel†

Hytrel†
Viton*

Viton*
EPDM

EPDM
Brass

Brass
Steel

Steel
PTFE

PTFE
C=Conditional C=Conditional
AQP

AQP
EPR

EPR
U =Unsatisfactory U =Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
Fluid Hose Seals Metal Fluid Hose Seals Metal

Propyl acetate U E - U - G U U G U - - E - E E E Sodium nitrate, G E E G - E G G E - E E E C E E E

10% aq
Propyl alcohol E E U E - E E E E E U U E E E E E
Sodium perborate, G E - G - E G G E E - - C U C U C
Propylene 1
U E - U - U U U U E - - E E E E E 10% aq
Refrigerant E - G C - C G E C E E E E E E E E Sodium peroxide, G E - G - G G G E E U - U U C C C
R-121
10% aq
Refrigerant E - G C - G G E C E E E E E E E E
R-131 Sodium E E E C - E E E E E E E U E G U E
phosphates,
Refrigerant U C U U - E U E C U U U E E E E E 10% aq
R-221
Sodium silicate, E E E G - E E E E E E E E E E E E
Refrigerant C C U U - E E C U U U E E E E E E 10% aq
R-134a1
Sodium sulfate, E E E G - E E E E E E E C G G G G
Sewage G E E G - E E E E E U E G G G G G 10% aq
Silicone oils G E E G - E E E E E E E E E E E E Sodium sulfide, E E E G - E E E E E E E C U C U G
10% aq
Soap (water E E C E - E E E E E C C E E E U E
solutions) Sodium G E E G - E G E E E E E U U C G E
thiosulfate,
Sodium acetate, G U - G - E G G E U - - E E G E E 10% aq
10% aq
Soy bean oil E E G C - U E G U E G G E E E E E
Sodium E E E E - E E E E E E E G G E G E
Bicarbonate, Stannic chloride G E C G - E E G E E C C U U U U U
10% aq
Steam1 U E U U - G U U C C U U E E E G E
Sodium borate, E E E E - E E E E E E E E E E G - (up to 388°F)
10% aq
Stearic acid G E G G - G G G G E G G C C E C E
Sodium E E E E - E E E E E E E E G E U E
carbonate, Stoddard solvent G E U C - U E G U E U U E E E E E
10% aq Styrene U E U U - U U U U G U U E E E E E
Sodium chloride, E E E G - E E E E E E E U C C C E Sulfur, slurry C E G E - E U E E E G G E U G E E
10% aq
Sulfur chloride, U E - U - U U U U E - - G - G G U
Sodium cyanide, E E E E - E E E E E E E E - C U U Wet
10% aq
Sulfur dioxide, U E U U - E U U G E U U E G G E G
Sodium C E G C - E U G E E G G C G C U C dry1
hydroxide, to
10% Sulfuric acid, to U E U U - E U G U E C C U G C - E
10%
Sodium U E C U - E U U G E C C C C C U C
hydroxide, over Sulfuric acid, U E U U - U U U U G U U C C C U C
10% over 10%
Sodium C E C G - G C C E C C C U U U U C Sulfurous acid U E U G - G C C U G U U U C C C U
hypochlorite,
10% aq Tannic acid G E G G - E G E E E G G E E E C E
Sodium E E E E - E E E E E E E E G G U G Tar (Bituminous) G E G G - U G U U E G G E G E E E
metaphosphate,
10% aq Tartaric acid E E G E - G E G G E G G U C C E E
Tertiary butyl G E G E - G G G G E G G G G G G G
alcohol
Resistance key rating Titanium U E - U - U C U U E - - E U G U
E =Excellent – Fluid has little or no effect. tetrachloride
G =Good – Fluid has minor to moderate effect. Toluene (toluol) U E U U - U U U U E U U E E E E E
C = Conditional – Service conditions should be described to Eaton
Aeroquip for determination of suitability for application.
U = Unsatisfactory

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Fluid compatibility

Hydraulic fluids & lubricating oils

A
Thermoplastic elastomer

Special application hose

The following is a representative list of fluids and manufacturers.
The fluids are grouped under generic “family” heads and
Synthetic rubber

arranged alphabetically. For each generic “family” listing we

Stainless steel
have included maximum fluid temperature recommendations
for the six hose classifications on page A-15 (1 through 6). Two

Aluminum
Neoprene

Urethane
E=Excellent maximum fluid temperature ratings are listed under designations
Buna-N

Monel‡
G=Good

Hytrel†
Viton*
EPDM
of “H” and “LP”. The “H” designation is for hydraulic service up

Brass
Steel
PTFE

C=Conditional
AQP

EPR
U =Unsatisfactory to the maximum rated operating pressure of any particular hose
in the classification. The “LP” designation is for low-pressure
1 2 3 4 5 6 service such as lubricating oil systems or low-pressure hydraulic
Fluid Hose Seals Metal return lines. The letter “U” in the box indicates unsatisfactory
resistance to the fluid type. Fluid temperature ratings are
Trichlorethylene U E U U - U U U U E U U E G E E E predicated on maximum allowable ambient temperatures
Tricresyl U E U U - E U U E G U U E - C - G as follows:
Phosphate
Classifications 1 and 3
Triethanolamine G E U G - E E U E U U U E U E E E
(Synthetic rubber and thermoplastic elastomer)
Tung Oil E E C C - U G G U E U C E G E E E
“H” fluid temp. ratings: +140°F ambient
Turpentine E E G G - U G U U E G G G G G G G
“LP” fluid temp. ratings: +180°F ambient
Varnish C E G G - U G U U E G G E G E E E
Classification 2 (PTFE)
Vinyl Chloride U E U U - U U U U E U U E U C E E “H” fluid temp. ratings: +400°F ambient
Water (to E E E G - E E E E E E E C G E G E “LP” fluid temp ratings: +400°F ambient
+150°F)
Water (+151°F to C E U C - E E E E E U U C G E G E Classification 4 (AQP)
+200°F) “H” fluid temp. ratings: +160°F ambient
Water (+201°F U E U U - E U U G G U U C G E G E “LP” fluid temp. ratings: +250°F ambient
to +350°F)
(If “H” fluid temperature is +225°F or less, allowable
Water Glycol E E C E - E E E E E C C E E E G E ambient temperature may be increased to +200°F)
Water Petroleum E E C C - U E G U E C C C E E G E Ambient temperatures in excess of those recommended,
Emulsion2
in conjunction with maximum fluid temperatures, can
Xylene U E C U - U U U U E U C E E E E E materially shorten the service life of the hose.
Zinc Chloride, E E E E - E E E E E E E E U U C G
10% aq
Zinc Sulfate, E E - E - E E E E E - - U C G C G Caution: The fluid manufacturer’s recommended maximum
10% aq operating temperature for any specific name brand fluid
should be scrupulously observed by the user. These
Resistance key rating recommended temperatures can vary widely between name
E =Excellent – Fluid has little or no effect. brands of different fluid compositions, even though they
G =Good – Fluid has minor to moderate effect. fall into the same generic “family” of fluids. Exceeding the
C = Conditional – Service conditions should be described to Eaton manufacturer’s recommended maximum temperature can
Aeroquip for determination of suitability for application. result in fluid breakdown, producing by-products that are
U = Unsatisfactory harmful to elastomeric products, as well as other materials
in the system. If a manufacturer’s recommended maximum
temperature for his specific fluid is lower than that for the
hose rating, it should take precedence over the hose rating for
service usage.

This chart is intended for reference use only.

The information in this chart pertains strictly to material compatibility and is not intended to be used
as an application guide. For information on specific applications not included in this catalog, please
contact Eaton Aeroquip.

*Viton is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC.

†Hytrel is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont.
‡Monel is a registered trademark of Special Metals Corporation group of Companies.
Note 1 - Rubber-covered hose must be perforated to allow gas to escape.
Note 2 - Due to the widely different additives in these fluids, testing should be done on the actual fluid
being considered.

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A Straight petroleum-base
Maximum fluid temperature recommendation.
See caution on page A-15 for maximum fluid temperatures and
limiting ambient temperatures.

Hose classifications (see page. A-15)

1 2 3 4

H +200˚F +400˚F +200˚F +300˚F

LP +200˚F +450˚F +200˚F +300˚F

Fluid name
Aircraft hydraulic oil AA DTE oils OC turbine oils Union ATF Dexron
Ambrex oils Duro Union ATF type F
Arco A.T.F. Dexron Duro AW Peaco oils Union C-2 fluid
Arco A.T.F. dDexron IV Pennbell oils Union C-P oil
Arco A.T.F. Yype F EP hydraulic oils Power-tran fluid Union custom motor oil
Arco fleet motor EP industrial oils Union gas engine oil
Arco H.T.F. C-2 fluid EP machine oils Quadroil series Union Guardol motor oil
Arco H.T.C. 100 fluid Energol HL68 Union heavy duty motor oil
Arco 303 fluid Energol HLP C68 Rando oils Union hydraulic oil AW
ATF special Etna oils Rando oils HD Union hydraulic tractor fluid
Automatic transmission Exxon ATF Redind oils Union premium motor oil
fluid (Dexron) Regal oils R & O Union S-1 motor oil
Factovis 52 – Conventional Rimula oils Union special motor oil
Carnea oils R & O hydraulic fluid Rotella oils Union super motor oil
Citgo amplex Rotella T oils Union torque correction fluid
Citgo ATF, type F Gulf harmony AW RPM Delo 200 motor oils Union turbine oil
Citgo ATF, Dexron Gulf security AW RPM Delo 300 motor oils Union turbine Oil XD
Citgo extra duty circulating Glide RPM Delo special motor oils Union Unax
oils mineral oil (Heavy duty)
(R & O) Rubilene Union Unax AW
Hulburt 27 series Union Unax R & O
Citgo motor oils
Hydraulic series Shell brand Union Unax RX
Citgo pacemaker series
mineral oil (R & O) Hydraulic oils Special motor oils Union Unitec motor oil
Citgo pacemaker t series Hydroil series Sun R & O oils Univis J13
mineral oil (R & O)
Suntac HP oils Univis J26
Citgo pacemaker XD series Industron 53 – anti wear
mineral oil (Heavy duty) Suntac WR oils Univis P32
hydraulic fluid
(R & O) Sunvis 700 oils
Citgo sentry Sunvis 800 oils Vactra oils
Lubrite motor 20W-40
Citgo tractor hydraulic fluid Sunvis 900 oils Vitrea oils
Conoco 303 fluid Super hydraulic oils
Mobil AFT 210
Custom motor oil Supreme motor oils Way lubricants
Mobil AFT 220
Mobilfluid 62
Dectol R & O oils Tellus oils XD-3 motor oils
Mobilfluid 423
Delo 400 motor oils Teresstic oils
Mobil hydraulic oils
Delvac oils Torque fluids
Mobiloil special
Delvac SHC Torque fluid 47
Mobiloil super 10W-40
Delvac special 10W-30 Torque fluid 56
Donax T oils Tractor hydraulic fluid
NUTO oils

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Water and petroleum oil emulsion (fr) Water and glycol solution
Maximum fluid temperature recommendation. Maximum fluid temperature recommendation. A
See caution on page A-15 for maximum fluid temperatures and See caution on page A-15 for maximum fluid temperatures and
limiting ambient temperatures. limiting ambient temperatures.

Hose classifications (see page. A-15) Hose classifications (see page. A-15)
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

H +200˚F +250˚F +150˚F +200˚F H +200˚F +250˚F +150˚F C

LP +200˚F +250˚F +150˚F +200˚F LP +200˚F +250˚F +150˚F C

Fluid name Fluid name

Aqualube Masol fire resistant fluid Chem-trend HF-18 Maxmul
Astrol #587 Meltran FR 900 Chem-trend HF-20 Maxmul FR
Mine guard Chevron glycol FR fluids Melsyn 200
Chevron FR Fluid D Mobilmet S122 Citgo glycol FR fluids Melsyn glycol FR
Chrysler L-705 Citgo glycol FR-20 XD
Citgo pacemaker invert Penn drake hydraqua fluid Citgo pacemaker Nyvac FR fluid
FR fluid
Permamul FR Nyvac FR 200 fluid
Conoco FR hydraulic fluid Dasco FR 150
Puro FR fluid Nyvac 20 (WG)
Pyrogard C Dasco FR 200 Nyvac 30 (WG)
Dasco IFR Dasco FR 200 B
Pyrogard D
Duro FR-HD Dasco FR 310 Park water glycol
Quintolubric 957 series hydraulic fluid
Fire resistant hydrafluid Fyrguard 150 Pennzoil fluid FR 2X
Quintolubric 958 series
Fire resistant hydraulic Fyrguard 200
Fluid B Fyre-Safe 225 Quintolubric 700 series
Regent hydrolube #670
FR 3110 hydraulic fluid (invert)
Fyre-safe W/O Gulf FR fluid G-200 Santosafe W/G 15
Safoil hydraulic fluid
anti-wear Gulf FR fluid – G series Santosafe W/G 20
Gulf R & D FR fluid Sinclair Duro FR-HD Santosafe W/G 30
Solvac 1535G Houghto-safe 271 Standard glycol FR #15
Houghto-safe 5046 Staysol FR Houghto-safe 416 Standard glycol FR #20
Houghto-safe 5046W Sunsafe F Houghto-safe 520 Standard glycol FR #25
Hulsafe 500 Houghto-safe 525
Hy-chock oil Union FR fluid Houghto-safe 616 Ucon hydrolube 150 CP
Hydrasol A Union soluble oil HD Houghto-safe 620 Ucon hydrolube 200 CP
Houghto-Safe 625 Ucon hydrolube 275 CP
Ironsides #814-A Veedol auburn FRH Houghto-safe 640 Ucon hydrolube 300 CP
Irus fluid 905 Veedol auburn FRH Hydra safe 620 Ucon hydrolube 550 CP
Concentrate Ucon hydrolube 900 CP
Hydra safe 625
Kutwell 40 Hydraulic safety fluid 200 Ucon hydrolube 150 DB
Hydraulic safety fluid 300 Ucon hydrolube 275 DB
Hyspin AF-1 Ucon hydrolube 150 LT
Hyspin AF-2 Ucon hydrolube 200 LT
Hyspin AF-3 Ucon hydrolube 275 LT
Ucon hydrolube 300 LT
Ucon M-1
Ucon hydrolube 200 NM
Ucon hydrolube 300 NM

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Fluid compatibility

A Straight phosphate-ester (fr) Ester blend turbine oils

Maximum fluid temperature recommendation. Maximum fluid temperature recommendation.
See caution on page A-15 for maximum fluid temperatures and See caution on page A-15 for maximum fluid temperatures and
limiting ambient temperatures. limiting ambient temperatures.

Hose classifications (see page. A-15) Hose classifications (see page. A-15)
1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4

H U +400˚F +200˚F U 200 H - - - -

LP U +400˚F +200˚F U 200 LP +250˚F +450˚F +200˚F +300˚F

Fluid name Fluid name

FR Fluids Houghto-Safe 1010 Stauffer Jet I
Fyrquel 90 Houghto-Safe 1055 Stauffer Jet II
Fyrquel 150 Houghto-Safe 1115
Fyrquel 220 Houghto-Safe 1120
Fyrquel 300 Houghto-Safe 1130

Fyrquel 550
Pyrogard 51
Fyrquel 1000
Pyrogard 53
Fyrquel 150 R & O
Pyrogard 55
Fyrquel 220 R & O
Fyrquel 550 R & O
Safetytex 215
Skydraul 500A
Gulf FR Fluid P-37
Skydraul 7000
Gulf FR Fluid P-40
Gulf FR Fluid P-43
Univis P12
Gulf FR Fluid P-45
Gulf FR Fluid P-47

Silicone oils Polyol-ester

Maximum fluid temperature recommendation. Maximum fluid temperature recommendation.
See caution on page A-15 for maximum fluid temperatures and See caution on page A-15 for maximum fluid temperatures and
limiting ambient temperatures. limiting ambient temperatures.

Hose classifications (see page. A-15) Hose classifications (see page. A-15)
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

H +200˚F +400˚F +200˚F +300˚F H +150˚F +400˚F - +150˚F

LP +250˚F +400˚F +200˚F +300˚F LP +200˚F +400˚F - +250˚F

Fluid name Fluid name

Dow Corning 200 Dow Corning 4-3600 Quintolubric 822 Series
Fluid (100CS) Dow Corning 3-3672
Dow Corning QF1-2023
Lubricant compatibility chart
Hose style
Lubricant FC802 FC800 FC555 GH001

Mineral oil Y Y Y Y
PAG Y Y Y Y
Ester oil Y Y Y Y
Alkylbenzene Y Y Y C*
* Contact your Eaton or Eaton Tech Support for additional information.
Y = Compatible N = Non-compatible C=Conditional

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