WATER, REVERSE OSMOSIS & PVDF Compatibility

Reverse Osmosis Water (RO water) is purified by pushing water through semi-permeable membranes, typically removing 95% to 99% of dissolved salts. RO permeate is used for drinking water systems, food and beverage production, car washes, boiler feed, hydroponics, aquariums and laboratories. Because RO water is slightly aggressive toward metals, food-grade plastic storage tanks are common. Use the compatibility ratings to choose the right tank resin, fittings and gaskets.

PVDF temperature limit: 275°F (135°C). That is Arkema’s maximum use temperature for Kynar Flex® 2850 PVDF, the resin we mold, with 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

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Water, Reverse Osmosis, rated Excellent. Polypropylene, nylon and PVDF (Kynar®) are also rated Good or better.

  • 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 Water, Reverse Osmosis works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

Material Relative cost Rating
HDPE $ Excellent
Polypropylene $$ Excellent
Nylon $$$ Excellent
PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ Excellent

Fittings

How Water, Reverse Osmosis works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

Material Rating
HDPE Excellent
PVC Excellent
CPVC Excellent
Polypropylene Excellent
PVDF Excellent

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Water, Reverse Osmosis works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N Excellent
EPDM Excellent
Viton® Excellent

Metals

How Water, Reverse Osmosis works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel Excellent
Hastelloy Excellent
Titanium No Data
Aluminum Excellent

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