ISOPROPYL ETHER & Polypropylene Compatibility

ISOPROPYL ETHER is also known as Diisopropyl ether. It boils at 156 F. Isoporpyl Ether floats on the surface of water. It produces flammable fumes.

PVDF temperature limit: 125°F (50°C). That is Arkema’s maximum use temperature for Kynar Flex® 2850 PVDF, the resin we mold, with Isopropyl Ether. 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

Nylon is the most economical tank material for Isopropyl Ether, rated Excellent. Polypropylene is also rated Good or better. Avoid HDPE and PVDF (Kynar®) tanks; HDPE and PVDF fittings; EPDM and Viton® gaskets.

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

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

Fittings

How Isopropyl Ether works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

Material Rating
HDPE Not Recommended
PVC Good
CPVC No Data
Polypropylene Good
PVDF Not Recommended

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Isopropyl Ether works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

How Isopropyl Ether works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel Excellent
Hastelloy Excellent
Titanium No Data
Aluminum Excellent

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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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