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

 
... ETHYL ALCOHOL
... ETHYL ALCOHOL:
Ethyl Alcohol is also known as Ethanol. It is a clear, colorless liquid. Ethanol is rapidly absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. It has bactericidal activity and is used often as a topical disinfectant. It is widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations and serves as the primary ingredient in alcoholic beverages.
  RESINS: Here is how ETHYL ALCOHOL works with plastics used to make our ETHYL ALCOHOL storage tanks.
...... HDPE ($): EXCELLENT
...... POLYPROPYLENE ($$): EXCELLENT
...... NYLON ($$$): EXCELLENT
...... PVDF ($$$$): NA
  FITTINGS: Here is how ETHYL ALCOHOL works with the plastics used for fittings for double wall storage tanks.  
...... HDPE: EXCELLENT
...... PVC: FAIR  
...... CPVC: GOOD
...... POLYPROPYLENE: EXCELLENT
...... PVDF: NA
  GASKETS: Here is how ETHYL ALCOHOL works with the gasket and O-ring material.
...... BUNA-N: FAIR
...... EPDM: EXCELLENT
...... VITON(r): EXCELLENT
... METAL: Here is how ETHYL ALCOHOL works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
...... STAINLESS STEEL: 316: EXCELLENT
...... HASTELLOY: EXCELLENT
...... ALUMINUM: GOOD
     
  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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