Polypropylene tanks by Bailiff Enterprises · Willis, Texas936-228-1520
Benzyl Alcohol (C6H5CH2OH, CAS 100-51-6) is a colorless liquid with a faint, pleasant aromatic odor, a specific gravity of about 1.044, a boiling point near 401°F (205°C) and a flash point near 200°F (93°C). It is used as a solvent in paint strippers, coatings, inks and epoxy systems, and as a preservative in cosmetics and injectable drugs. Benzyl alcohol can soften some plastics and elastomers. Use the compatibility ratings to choose the right tank resin, fittings and gaskets.
Polypropylene is the most economical tank material for Benzyl Alcohol, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) and nylon are also rated Good or better. Avoid HDPE tanks; HDPE and PVC fittings; Buna-N gaskets.
How Benzyl Alcohol works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE | $ | |
| Polypropylene | $$ | |
| Nylon | $$$ | |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | $$$$ |
How Benzyl Alcohol works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | |
| PVC | |
| CPVC | |
| Polypropylene | |
| PVDF |
How Benzyl Alcohol 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.