Acetic acid, glacial is a clear colorless liquid with a strong odor of vinegar. Flash point 104 F. Density 8.8 lb / gal. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Used to make other chemicals, as a food additive, and in petroleum production. It has a specific gravity of 1.05.
HDPE is the most economical tank material for Acetic Acid 80%, rated Excellent. Polypropylene is also rated Good or better. Avoid nylon tanks. Rated Fair (contact us before use): PVDF (Kynar®) tanks; PVC, CPVC and PVDF fittings; Buna-N gaskets.
How Acetic Acid 80% works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | A Excellent |
| Polypropylene | B Good |
| Nylon | D Not Recommended |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | C Fair |
How Acetic Acid 80% works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | A Excellent |
| PVC | C Fair |
| CPVC | C Fair |
| Polypropylene | B Good |
| PVDF | C Fair |
How Acetic Acid 80% works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | C Fair |
| EPDM | A Excellent |
| Viton® | B Good |
How Acetic Acid 80% works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| 316 Stainless Steel | B Good |
| Hastelloy | A Excellent |
| Titanium | A Excellent |
| Aluminum | B Good |
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