SULFURIC ACID 75% to 93% & PVDF Compatibility

Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) is a very corrosive, very dense, oily liquid. It can range from colorless to dark brown depending on its purity and used in the manufacture a huge variety of substances including chemicals, fertilizers, paints, detergents, and explosives. Sulfuric Acid is also referred to as oil of vitriol and vitriol.

PVDF temperature limit: 200°F (95°C). That is Arkema’s maximum use temperature for Kynar Flex® 2850 PVDF, the resin we mold, with Sulfuric Acid (60-93% in water). 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 SULFURIC ACID 75% to 93%, rated Excellent. HDPE is also rated Good or better. Avoid nylon tanks; PVC fittings; 316 stainless steel and titanium hardware. Rated Fair (contact us before use): polypropylene tanks; CPVC and polypropylene fittings; Buna-N gaskets.

  • 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 SULFURIC ACID 75% to 93% works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How SULFURIC ACID 75% to 93% works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How SULFURIC ACID 75% to 93% works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N Fair
EPDM Good
Viton® Excellent

Metals

How SULFURIC ACID 75% to 93% works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel Not Recommended
Hastelloy Good
Titanium Not Recommended
Aluminum No Data

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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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