PVDF tanks by Bailiff Enterprises · Willis, Texas936-228-1520
49% HYDROFLUORIC ACID is a clear, colorless, corrosive fuming liquid with a sharp, pungent odor. It is 100% soluble in water and is not flammable.
The 49% solution is highly hazardous and needs to be handled and used with rigorous safety precautions. Both liquid and vapor can cause severe burns to all parts of the body. Specialized medical treatment is required for any exposure to this or any grade of HF.
The specific gravity at 60F. is 1.175. Hydrofluoric acid fumes at low temperatures. best practices would be to have a bolted, sealed manway and to vent into a scrubber.
HDPE is the most economical tank material for Hydrofluoric Acid (Hf) 49%, rated Excellent. Polypropylene and PVDF (Kynar®) are also rated Good or better. Avoid nylon tanks; Buna-N and EPDM gaskets; 316 stainless steel and aluminum hardware. Rated Fair (contact us before use): CPVC fittings.
How Hydrofluoric Acid (Hf) 49% works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE | $ | |
| Polypropylene | $$ | |
| Nylon | $$$ | |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | $$$$ |
How Hydrofluoric Acid (Hf) 49% works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | |
| PVC | |
| CPVC | |
| Polypropylene | |
| PVDF |
How Hydrofluoric Acid (Hf) 49% works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | |
| EPDM | |
| Viton® |
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.