Water, Salt & PVDF Compatibility

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, salt. 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, Salt, 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, Salt 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, Salt works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

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

Material	Rating
Buna-N	Excellent
EPDM	Excellent
Viton®	Excellent

Metals

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

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

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Tanks & Fittings Built for It

PVDF tanks from 25 to 5,000 gallons with fittings installed. Confirm concentration and temperature with us before you order.

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