For Tanks, refer to the Chemical Resistance of Tanks

The reactive combination of compounds of two or more classes may cause a synergistic or undesirable chemical effect. Other factors affecting chemical resistance include temperature, pressure and internal or external stresses (e.g., centrifugation), length of exposure and concentration of the chemical. As temperature increases, resistance to attack decreases .

Caution: Mixing and/or dilution of certain chemicals in NALGENE Labware can be potentially dangerous. The reactive combination of different chemicals or compounds of two or more classes may cause an undesirable chemical effect or result in an increased temperature which can affect chemical resistance (as temperature increases, resistance to attack decreases). Other factors affecting chemical resistance include pressure and internal or external stresses (e.g., centrifugation), length of exposure and concentration of the chemical.

Common stress-cracking agents are detergents, surface active chemicals, lubricants, oils, ultra-pure water and plating additives, such as brighteners and wetting agents. Relatively small concentrations of stress-cracking agent may be sufficient to cause cracking.

Mixing and/or dilution of certain chemicals may result in reactions which produce heat which can cause product failure. Pretest your specific usage and always follow correct lab safety procedures.

ATTENTION: Please be aware that, although several polymers may have excellent resistance to various flammable organic chemicals and solvents, OSHA H CFR 29 1910.106 for flammable and combustible materials, or other local regulations, may restrict the volumes of solvents which may legally be stored in an enclosed area.

Caution: Do not store strong oxidizing agents in plastic labware except those made of TEFLON FEP or PFA. Prolonged exposure causes embrittlement and failure. While prolonged storage may not be intended at time of filling, a forgotten container will fail in time and result in leakage of contents. Do not place any plastic labware in a flame. Type HP beakers are the only NALGENE products designed for hot plate use.