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.
HDPE is the most economical tank material for Acetic Acid, rated Excellent. Polypropylene is also rated Good or better. Avoid nylon tanks and PVC fittings. Rated Fair (contact us before use): PVDF (Kynar®) tanks; CPVC and PVDF fittings; Buna-N gaskets.
How Acetic Acid works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE $ | $$$$ | A Excellent |
| Polypropylene $$ | $$$$ | B Good |
| Nylon $$$ | $$$$ | D Not Recommended |
| PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ | $$$$ | C Fair |
How Acetic Acid works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | A Excellent |
| PVC | D Not Recommended |
| CPVC | C Fair |
| Polypropylene | B Good |
| PVDF | C Fair |
How Acetic Acid works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | C Fair |
| EPDM | A Excellent |
| Viton® | B Good |
How Acetic Acid works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| 316 Stainless Steel | B Good |
| Hastelloy | A Excellent |
| Titanium | A Excellent |
| Aluminum | — No Data |
Storing this chemical in PVDF?
PVDF tanks from 25 to 5,000 gallons with fittings installed. Confirm concentration and temperature with us before you order.
Send the chemical, concentration, temperature and size. We’ll match the tank and fittings and send a quote.