OXALIC ACID is Colorless and odorless. It is a powder or granular solid in dry form.
Oxalic acid is an terrific chemical for cleaning purposes. Its is much like bleach in many of its qualities. Oxalic Acid can be used for sterilizing household items. It is also a good rust remover on many different surfaces. Stains on counters, bathtubs and kitchen sinks can be removed through careful application of this acid.
HDPE is the most economical tank material for Oxalic Acid (Cold), rated Excellent. Polypropylene, nylon and PVDF (Kynar®) are also rated Good or better. Avoid Buna-N gaskets.
How Oxalic Acid (Cold) works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE $ | $$$$ | A Excellent |
| Polypropylene $$ | $$$$ | A Excellent |
| Nylon $$$ | $$$$ | B Good |
| PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ | $$$$ | B Good |
How Oxalic Acid (Cold) works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | A Excellent |
| PVC | B Good |
| CPVC | A Excellent |
| Polypropylene | A Excellent |
| PVDF | B Good |
How Oxalic Acid (Cold) works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | D Not Recommended |
| EPDM | A Excellent |
| Viton® | A Excellent |
How Oxalic Acid (Cold) works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| 316 Stainless Steel | A Excellent |
| Hastelloy | B Good |
| Titanium | — No Data |
| Aluminum | A Excellent |
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.