159 PHOSPHORIC ACID (>40%) Tank Chemical Compatibility
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PHOSPHORIC ACID (>40%)  Tank
Chemical Compatibility of common Resins, Fittings, Gaskets and Metals

 
... PHOSPHORIC ACID (>40%)
... Phosphoric Acid is used for fertilizer and also in the food industry (oil, beverages, cheese, canned food, yeast, sugar, water) and other industries (pharmacy, detergents, animal feed, metal treatment, textile, pigments…)

  RESINS: Here is how PHOSPHORIC ACID (>40%) works with plastics used to make our PHOSPHORIC ACID (>40%) storage tanks.
...... HDPE ($): EXCELLENT
...... POLYPROPYLENE ($$): EXCELLENT
...... NYLON ($$$): GOOD
...... PVDF ($$$$): GOOD

  FITTINGS: Here is how PHOSPHORIC ACID (>40%) works with the plastics used for fittings for double wall storage tanks.  
...... HDPE: EXCELLENT
...... PVC: GOOD  
...... CPVC: EXCELLENT
...... POLYPROPYLENE: EXCELLENT
...... PVDF: GOOD

  GASKETS: Here is how PHOSPHORIC ACID (>40%) works with the gasket and O-ring material.
...... BUNA-N: SEVERE EFFECT
...... EPDM: GOOD
...... VITON(r): EXCELLENT

... METAL: Here is how PHOSPHORIC ACID (>40%) works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
...... STAINLESS STEEL: 316: SEVERE EFFECT
...... HASTELLOY: EXCELLENT
...... ALUMINUM: FAIR
     
  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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