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Chemicals and dangerous goods

Are plastic or stainless-steel pallets resistant to every chemical?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance; site specific acceptance required

Applies to: UK-led guidance; exact goods, transport mode and regulator approval

No material has universal compatibility. Obtain the substance and concentration, exposure conditions and exact pallet material. Manufacturers publish resistance tables because suitability changes with the chemical; use the safety data sheet and model-specific advice.

What to check next

• State chemical, concentration and temperature.
• Check coatings, seals and cleaning agents too.

Sources

• Craemer: chemical resistance tables and product literature
• DENIOS manufacturer: selecting spill-containment pallets

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