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

 
... ACETIC ACID
... Acetic acid, glacial is a clear colorless liquid with a strong odor of vinegar. Flash point 104 F. Density 8.8 lb / gal. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Used to make other chemicals, as a food additive, and in petroleum production. It has a specific gravity of 1.05.

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

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

  GASKETS: Here is how ACETIC ACID works with the gasket and O-ring material.
...... BUNA-N: FAIR
...... EPDM: EXCELLENT
...... VITON(r): GOOD

... METAL: Here is how ACETIC ACID works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
...... STAINLESS STEEL: 316: GOOD
...... 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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