Polypropylene tanks by Bailiff Enterprises · Willis, Texas936-228-1520
Benzene (C6H6, CAS 71-43-2) is a clear, highly flammable aromatic hydrocarbon with a sweet odor, a specific gravity of about 0.876, a boiling point of 176°F (80°C) and a flash point near 12°F (-11°C). It is a known human carcinogen. Benzene is a major feedstock for ethylbenzene and styrene, cumene and phenol, cyclohexane and nylon, and detergents. Benzene storage is tightly regulated and needs vapor-controlled, grounded tanks. Use the compatibility ratings to choose the right tank resin, fittings and gaskets.
Nylon is the most economical tank material for Benzene, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) is also rated Good or better. Avoid HDPE and polypropylene tanks; HDPE, CPVC and polypropylene fittings; Buna-N and EPDM gaskets. Rated Fair (contact us before use): PVC fittings.
How Benzene works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE | $ | |
| Polypropylene | $$ | |
| Nylon | $$$ | |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | $$$$ |
How Benzene works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | |
| PVC | |
| CPVC | |
| Polypropylene | |
| PVDF |
How Benzene 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.