ACETAMIDE INFO: Acetamide is used as a solvent, plasticizer, and a wetting and penetrating agent and in lacquers, soldering flux and explosives.
HDPE is the most economical tank material for Acetamide, rated Excellent. Polypropylene and nylon are also rated Good or better. Avoid PVDF (Kynar®) tanks; PVC and PVDF fittings.
How Acetamide works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | A Excellent |
| Polypropylene | A Excellent |
| Nylon | A Excellent |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | D Not Recommended |
How Acetamide works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | A Excellent |
| PVC | D Not Recommended |
| CPVC | — No Data |
| Polypropylene | A Excellent |
| PVDF | D Not Recommended |
How Acetamide works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | A Excellent |
| EPDM | A Excellent |
| Viton® | B Good |
How Acetamide works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| 316 Stainless Steel | B Good |
| Hastelloy | — No Data |
| Titanium | — No Data |
| Aluminum | A Excellent |
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