CHLORINE WATER < 20% & Polypropylene Compatibility

Chlorine Water with a less than 20% concentration is often used in water processing and purification.

PVDF temperature limit: 230°F (110°C). That is Arkema’s maximum use temperature for Kynar Flex® 2850 PVDF, the resin we mold, with Chlorine 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 Chlorine Water < 20%, rated Good. PVDF (Kynar®) is also rated Good or better. Avoid polypropylene tanks, polypropylene fittings, Buna-N gaskets and aluminum hardware. Rated Fair (contact us before use): nylon tanks, EPDM gaskets and 316 stainless steel 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 Chlorine Water < 20% works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How Chlorine Water < 20% works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

Material Rating
HDPE Good
PVC Excellent
CPVC Excellent
Polypropylene Not Recommended
PVDF Good

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Chlorine Water < 20% works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

How Chlorine Water < 20% works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel Fair
Hastelloy Excellent
Titanium Excellent
Aluminum Not Recommended

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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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