BLEACH & Polypropylene Compatibility

Bleach (20% or less Sodium Hypochlorite) is a very common storage application. It is harmed by UV rays and by heat.
The use of a light or white colored tank with opaque walls is recommended.


PVC Fittings are good while PVDF fittings are more expensive but excellent. Viton gaskets are excellent.
PVDF temperature limit: 200°F (95°C). That is Arkema’s maximum use temperature for Kynar Flex® 2850 PVDF, the resin we mold, with Sodium Hypochlorite (6-15% in water). 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 Bleach, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) and polypropylene are also rated Good or better. Avoid nylon tanks, Buna-N gaskets and 316 stainless steel hardware. Rated Fair (contact us before use): titanium hardware.

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

Material Relative cost Rating
HDPE $ Excellent
Polypropylene $$ Good
Nylon $$$ Not Recommended
PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ Excellent

Fittings

How Bleach works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Bleach works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N Not Recommended
EPDM Good
Viton® Excellent

Metals

How Bleach works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel Not Recommended
Hastelloy Good
Titanium Fair
Aluminum No Data

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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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Send the chemical, concentration, temperature and size. We’ll match the tank and fittings and send a quote.