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 (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.
How Peracetic Acid (20%) works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE $ | $$$$ | B Good |
| Polypropylene $$ | $$$$ | — No Data |
| Nylon $$$ | $$$$ | — No Data |
| PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ | $$$$ | A Excellent |
How Peracetic Acid (20%) works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | B Good |
| PVC | B Good |
| CPVC | B Good |
| Polypropylene | — No Data |
| PVDF | A Excellent |
How Peracetic Acid (20%) works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | D Not Recommended |
| EPDM | B Good |
| Viton® | A Excellent |
How Peracetic Acid (20%) works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| 316 Stainless Steel | A Excellent |
| Hastelloy | A Excellent |
| Titanium | A Excellent |
| Aluminum | D Not Recommended |
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.