ACETIC ACID 80% & PVDF Compatibility

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.

PVDF temperature limit: 125°F (50°C). That is Arkema’s maximum use temperature for Kynar Flex® 2850 PVDF, the resin we mold, with Acetic Acid (80% in water). Arkema’s limits are for solid resin at atmospheric pressure and do not account for mixtures. Source: Arkema Kynar® PVDF chemical resistance chart. Confirm your application with Bailiff before ordering.

At a glance

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Acetic Acid 80%, rated Excellent. Polypropylene is also rated Good or better. Avoid nylon tanks. Rated Fair (contact us before use): PVDF (Kynar®) tanks; PVC, CPVC and PVDF fittings; Buna-N gaskets.

  • Excellent No or minor effect. Recommended.
  • Good Slight effect. Generally suitable.
  • Fair Moderate effect. Limited or conditional use — contact us.
  • Not Recommended Severe effect. Do not use.
  • No Data Not tested. Contact us before use.

Tank Resins

How Acetic Acid 80% works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

Material Relative cost Rating
HDPE $ Excellent
Polypropylene $$ Good
Nylon $$$ Not Recommended
PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ Fair

Fittings

How Acetic Acid 80% works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

Material Rating
HDPE Excellent
PVC Fair
CPVC Fair
Polypropylene Good
PVDF Fair

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Acetic Acid 80% works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N Fair
EPDM Excellent
Viton® Good

Metals

How Acetic Acid 80% works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel Good
Hastelloy Excellent
Titanium Excellent
Aluminum Good

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PVDF tanks from 25 to 5,000 gallons with fittings installed. Confirm concentration and temperature with us before you order.

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