ADIPIC ACID INFO: Adipic acid is a white crystalline solid. It is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is used to make plastics and foams and for other uses. Most Adipic Acid is used in the production of Nylons.
HDPE is the most economical tank material for Adipic Acid, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) and polypropylene are also rated Good or better. Rated Fair (contact us before use): Buna-N gaskets.
How Adipic Acid works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE $ | $$$$ | A Excellent |
| Polypropylene $$ | $$$$ | B Good |
| Nylon $$$ | $$$$ | — No Data |
| PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ | $$$$ | A Excellent |
How Adipic Acid works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | A Excellent |
| PVC | A Excellent |
| CPVC | A Excellent |
| Polypropylene | B Good |
| PVDF | A Excellent |
How Adipic Acid works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | C Fair |
| EPDM | A Excellent |
| Viton® | A Excellent |
How Adipic Acid works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| 316 Stainless Steel | A Excellent |
| Hastelloy | — No Data |
| Titanium | — No Data |
| Aluminum | A Excellent |
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.