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ETHYL ALCOHOL & PVDF Compatibility

ETHYL ALCOHOL:
Ethyl Alcohol is also known as Ethanol. It is a clear, colorless liquid. Ethanol is rapidly absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. It has bactericidal activity and is used often as a topical disinfectant. It is widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations and serves as the primary ingredient in alcoholic beverages.
PVDF temperature limit: 230°F (110°C). That is Arkema’s maximum use temperature for Kynar Flex® 2850 PVDF, the resin we mold, with Ethyl Alcohol (Aqueous solution or liquid). 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 Ethyl Alcohol, rated Excellent. Polypropylene and nylon are also rated Good or better. Rated Fair (contact us before use): PVC fittings and 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 Ethyl Alcohol works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How Ethyl Alcohol works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Ethyl Alcohol works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N Fair
EPDM Excellent
Viton® Excellent

Metals

How Ethyl Alcohol works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel Excellent
Hastelloy Excellent
Titanium No Data
Aluminum Good

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