Polypropylene tanks by Bailiff Enterprises · Willis, Texas936-228-1520
Acetate Solvent refers to ester solvents such as ethyl acetate, n-propyl acetate and n-butyl acetate, or blends of them. These are clear, flammable liquids with a sweet, fruity odor and a specific gravity of about 0.9. Acetate solvents are widely used in paints, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, nail polish and cleaning products because they evaporate quickly and dissolve resins well. Storage tanks need grounding, vapor control and protection from ignition sources. Use the compatibility ratings to choose the right tank resin, fittings and gaskets.
HDPE is the most economical tank material for Acetate Solvent, rated Excellent. Nylon, PVDF (Kynar®) and polypropylene are also rated Good or better. Avoid PVC fittings and Viton® gaskets. Rated Fair (contact us before use): CPVC fittings and Buna-N gaskets.
How Acetate Solvent works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE | $ | |
| Polypropylene | $$ | |
| Nylon | $$$ | |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | $$$$ |
How Acetate Solvent works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | |
| PVC | |
| CPVC | |
| Polypropylene | |
| PVDF |
How Acetate Solvent works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | |
| EPDM | |
| Viton® |
Storing this chemical in polypropylene?
Polypropylene tanks from 25 to 6,000 gallons with polypropylene fittings installed. Confirm concentration and temperature with us before you order.
Send the chemical, concentration, temperature and size. We’ll match the tank and fittings and send a quote.