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

 
... LACTIC ACID
... LACTIC ACID INFO: Lactic acid is used in the manufacture of adhesives. It is used in the leather, textile, and tanning industries.
  RESINS: Here is how LACTIC ACID works with plastics used to make our LACTIC ACID storage tanks.
...... HDPE ($): EXCELLENT
...... POLYPROPYLENE ($$): GOOD
...... NYLON ($$$): GOOD
...... PVDF ($$$$): GOOD
  FITTINGS: Here is how LACTIC ACID works with the plastics used for fittings for double wall storage tanks.  
...... HDPE: EXCELLENT
...... PVC: GOOD  
...... CPVC: EXCELLENT
...... POLYPROPYLENE: GOOD
...... PVDF: GOOD
  GASKETS: Here is how LACTIC ACID works with the gasket and O-ring material.
...... BUNA-N: EXCELLENT
...... EPDM: EXCELLENT
...... VITON(r): EXCELLENT
... METAL: Here is how LACTIC ACID works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
...... STAINLESS STEEL: 316: GOOD
...... 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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