ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE 50% & PVDF Compatibility

ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE is a highly concentrated, cationic inorganic coagulant designed for potable water,
industrial wastewater and pulp and paper applications.
Principal uses are primary and secondary clarification, total suspended solids removal, municipal
drinking water clarification metals removal, phosphate removal, COD reduction in wastewater,
BOD/TOC removal in municipal wastewater and lime softening.

At a glance

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Aluminum Chlorohydrate 50%, rated Excellent. Polypropylene is also rated Good or better. Avoid 316 stainless steel and aluminum hardware.

  • 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 Aluminum Chlorohydrate 50% works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

Material Relative cost Rating
HDPE $ Excellent
Polypropylene $$ Excellent
Nylon $$$ No Data
PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ No Data

Fittings

How Aluminum Chlorohydrate 50% works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

Material Rating
HDPE Excellent
PVC Excellent
CPVC No Data
Polypropylene Excellent
PVDF No Data

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Aluminum Chlorohydrate 50% works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N Excellent
EPDM No Data
Viton® Excellent

Metals

How Aluminum Chlorohydrate 50% works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel Not Recommended
Hastelloy Excellent
Titanium No Data
Aluminum Not Recommended

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Tanks & Fittings Built for It

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

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