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.
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.
How Aluminum Chlorohydrate 50% works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE $ | $$$$ | A Excellent |
| Polypropylene $$ | $$$$ | A Excellent |
| Nylon $$$ | $$$$ | — No Data |
| PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ | $$$$ | — No Data |
How Aluminum Chlorohydrate 50% works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | A Excellent |
| PVC | A Excellent |
| CPVC | — No Data |
| Polypropylene | A Excellent |
| PVDF | — No Data |
How Aluminum Chlorohydrate 50% works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | A Excellent |
| EPDM | — No Data |
| Viton® | A Excellent |
How Aluminum Chlorohydrate 50% works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| 316 Stainless Steel | D Not Recommended |
| Hastelloy | A Excellent |
| Titanium | — No Data |
| Aluminum | D Not Recommended |
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.