PERACETIC ACID (20%) & PVDF Compatibility

PERACETIC ACID is often referred to as PAA. Peracetic Acid is widely used as an anti-microbial agent in healthcare,
and food processing. It is also used in water treatment.

PVDF temperature limit: 140°F (60°C). That is Arkema’s maximum use temperature for Kynar Flex® 2850 PVDF, the resin we mold, with Peracetic Acid. 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

PVDF (Kynar®) is the most economical tank material for Peracetic Acid (20%), rated Excellent. HDPE is also rated Good or better. Avoid Buna-N gaskets and aluminum 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 Peracetic Acid (20%) works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How Peracetic Acid (20%) works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Peracetic Acid (20%) works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

How Peracetic Acid (20%) works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel Excellent
Hastelloy Excellent
Titanium Excellent
Aluminum Not Recommended

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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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