ETHYL CHLORIDE & PVDF Compatibility

ETHYL CHLORIDE INFO - C2H5Cl
Molecular Weight (lb/mol) 64.52
Critical Temp. (F) 369.0
Critical Pressure (psia) 764.2
Boiling Point (F) 54.0
Melting Point (F) -217.0
Psat @ 70F (psia) 20.3
Liquid Density @ 70F (lb/ft3) 55.78
Gas Density @ 70F 1 atm (lb/ft3) 0.1720
Specific Volume @ 70F 1 atm (ft3/lb) 5.82
Specific Gravity 2.336
Specific Heat @ 70F (Btu/lbmol-F) 15.41
PVDF temperature limit: 250°F (120°C). That is Arkema’s maximum use temperature for Kynar Flex® 2850 PVDF, the resin we mold, with Ethyl Chloride. 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

Nylon is the most economical tank material for Ethyl Chloride, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) is also rated Good or better. Avoid polypropylene tanks; PVC, CPVC and polypropylene fittings. Rated Fair (contact us before use): HDPE tanks and HDPE fittings.

  • 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 Chloride works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

Material Relative cost Rating
HDPE $ Fair
Polypropylene $$ Not Recommended
Nylon $$$ Excellent
PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ Excellent

Fittings

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

Material Rating
HDPE Fair
PVC Not Recommended
CPVC Not Recommended
Polypropylene Not Recommended
PVDF Excellent

Gaskets & O-Rings

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

Material Rating
Buna-N Excellent
EPDM Excellent
Viton® Excellent

Metals

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

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

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

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