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

 
... ETHYL CHLORIDE
... ETHYL CHLORIDE INFO - C2H5Cl
Molecular Weight (lb/mol) 64.52
Critical Temp. (F) 369.0
Critical Pressure (psia) 764.2
Boiling Point (F) 54.0
Melting Point (F) -217.0
Psat @ 70F (psia) 20.3
Liquid Density @ 70F (lb/ft3) 55.78
Gas Density @ 70F 1 atm (lb/ft3) 0.1720
Specific Volume @ 70F 1 atm (ft3/lb) 5.82
Specific Gravity 2.336
Specific Heat @ 70F (Btu/lbmol-F) 15.41

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

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

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

... METAL: Here is how ETHYL CHLORIDE works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
...... STAINLESS STEEL: 316: EXCELLENT
...... HASTELLOY: GOOD
...... 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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