When working with microfluidic instruments and systems, understanding the chemical compatibility of materials is essential to ensure long-term reliability and performance. Materials used in microfluidic devices — including chips, tubing, connectors, valves, and reservoirs — can interact differently with various chemicals. These interactions may lead to degradation, corrosion, discolotation, swelling, softening, loss of strength, shrinkage or contamination if not properly accounted for.
This Material and Chemical Compatibility Tool is developped to make it easier for users to check how different materials react with a wide range of chemicals at ambient temperature. Instead of digging through multiple charts or manuals, the user can quickly find the required information to pick the most appropriate materials and/or chemicals for his applications.
By referencing this database, users can reduce or avoid compatibility problems and design more efficient, durable microfluidic systems.
💡 The chemical resistance rating key is as follows:
- resistant = no effect to slight effect
- limited resistance = moderate effect
- not resistant = severe effect (not recommended)
🚨 The compatibility ratings presented in this chart are provided for general guidance only and may not be complete or fully accurate. They do not account for potential contamination, material degradation, or changes in chemical properties resulting from product interactions. We do not guarantee the suitability of any material for specific applications. For critical use cases, it is recommended to perform dedicated testing or seek expert advice.
