159 ACETONE Tank Chemical Compatibility
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ACETONE  Tank
Chemical Compatibility of common Resins, Fittings, Gaskets and Metals

 
... ACETONE
... Acetone, also known as propanone, is a colourless liquid with a distinctive taste and fruity odour. It is manufactured in large quantities to produce a variety of products including nail polish and varnish removers, plastics, paint, adhesives and inks, and used to make other chemicals such as acetylene. Low levels of acetone are present naturally in the human body, plants, trees and volcanic gases.

  RESINS: Here is how ACETONE works with plastics used to make our ACETONE storage tanks.
...... HDPE ($): GOOD
...... POLYPROPYLENE ($$): EXCELLENT
...... NYLON ($$$): EXCELLENT
...... PVDF ($$$$): SEVERE EFFECT

  FITTINGS: Here is how ACETONE works with the plastics used for fittings for double wall storage tanks.  
...... HDPE: GOOD
...... PVC: SEVERE EFFECT  
...... CPVC: SEVERE EFFECT
...... POLYPROPYLENE: EXCELLENT
...... PVDF: SEVERE EFFECT

  GASKETS: Here is how ACETONE works with the gasket and O-ring material.
...... BUNA-N: SEVERE EFFECT
...... EPDM: EXCELLENT
...... VITON(r): SEVERE EFFECT

... METAL: Here is how ACETONE works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
...... STAINLESS STEEL: 316: EXCELLENT
...... HASTELLOY: EXCELLENT
...... ALUMINUM: N/A
     
  WARNING and LEGAL DISCLAIMER:  
  This chemical compatibility information has been supplied by reputable sources to assist you.  It should ONLY be taken as a guide and not as gospel.  It is the ultimate responsibility of the user to verify the appropriateness of the materials with your particular application.  Bear in mind that other factors including temperature, pressure, concentration and others can also have an effect on how equipment will work with your storage situation.
  While Bailiff Enterprises works to supply the best information, we do not warrant (neither express or implied) that this chemical compatibility is complete or accurate.
   
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