AMMONIA 10% & PVDF Compatibility

Ammonia 10% (Aqua Ammonia) is ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH, CAS 1336-21-6), a clear solution of ammonia gas in water with a strong pungent odor and a specific gravity of about 0.96. It is used for pH control, household and industrial cleaners, SCR and SNCR NOx control, chloramine formation in water treatment, and fertilizer. Aqua ammonia tanks should be closed and vented to control ammonia vapor release. Use the compatibility ratings to choose the right tank resin, fittings and gaskets.

Safety data: Ammonium Hydroxide Safety Data Sheet (SDS) – Tanner Industries

PVDF temperature limit: 200°F (95°C). That is Arkema’s maximum use temperature for Kynar Flex® 2850 PVDF, the resin we mold, with Ammonium Hydroxide (Up to “concentrated”). 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 Ammonia 10%, rated Excellent. Polypropylene, nylon and PVDF (Kynar®) are also rated Good or better. Avoid Viton® gaskets. Rated Fair (contact us before use): titanium 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 Ammonia 10% works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

Material Relative cost Rating
HDPE $ Excellent
Polypropylene $$ Excellent
Nylon $$$ Excellent
PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ Excellent

Fittings

How Ammonia 10% works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Ammonia 10% works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N Excellent
EPDM Excellent
Viton® Not Recommended

Metals

How Ammonia 10% works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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

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