ADIPIC ACID & Polypropylene Compatibility

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.

PVDF temperature limit: 150°F (65°C). That is Arkema’s maximum use temperature for Kynar Flex® 2850 PVDF, the resin we mold, with Adipic Acid. 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 Adipic Acid, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) and polypropylene are also rated Good or better. Rated Fair (contact us before use): Buna-N gaskets.

  • 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 Adipic Acid works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

Material Relative cost Rating
HDPE $ Excellent
Polypropylene $$ Good
Nylon $$$ No Data
PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ Excellent

Fittings

How Adipic Acid works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Adipic Acid works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N Fair
EPDM Excellent
Viton® Excellent

Metals

How Adipic Acid works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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

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Storing this chemical in polypropylene?

Tanks & Fittings Built for It

Polypropylene tanks from 25 to 6,000 gallons with polypropylene fittings installed. Confirm concentration and temperature with us before you order.

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