Polypropylene tanks by Bailiff Enterprises · Willis, Texas936-228-1520
Bromine (Br2, CAS 7726-95-6) is a dense, dark red-brown fuming liquid with a specific gravity of about 3.1 and a boiling point of 138°F (59°C). It is highly toxic, corrosive and a strong oxidizer. Bromine is used to make brominated flame retardants, clear brine drilling fluids, water treatment biocides, pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals. Because of its weight and reactivity, bromine needs specially engineered containment. Use the compatibility ratings to choose the right tank resin, fittings and gaskets.
PVDF (Kynar®) is the recommended tank material for Bromine, rated Excellent. Avoid HDPE, polypropylene and nylon tanks; HDPE, CPVC and polypropylene fittings; Buna-N and EPDM gaskets; 316 stainless steel and aluminum hardware. Rated Fair (contact us before use): PVC fittings.
How Bromine works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE | $ | |
| Polypropylene | $$ | |
| Nylon | $$$ | |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | $$$$ |
How Bromine works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | |
| PVC | |
| CPVC | |
| Polypropylene | |
| PVDF |
How Bromine 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.