Polypropylene tanks by Bailiff Enterprises · Willis, Texas936-228-1520
Toluene (methylbenzene, C7H8, CAS 108-88-3) is a clear, highly flammable aromatic solvent with a sweet odor, a specific gravity of about 0.87, a boiling point of 231°F (111°C) and a flash point near 40°F (4°C). It is used in paints, coatings, adhesives and thinners, gasoline blending, and to make benzene, xylenes and TDI for polyurethanes. Aromatic solvents swell many plastics and elastomers. Use the compatibility ratings to choose the right tank resin, fittings and gaskets.
Nylon is the most economical tank material for Toluene, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) is also rated Good or better. Avoid HDPE tanks; HDPE, PVC and CPVC fittings; Buna-N and EPDM gaskets. Rated Fair (contact us before use): polypropylene tanks and polypropylene fittings.
How Toluene works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE | $ | |
| Polypropylene | $$ | |
| Nylon | $$$ | |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | $$$$ |
How Toluene works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | |
| PVC | |
| CPVC | |
| Polypropylene | |
| PVDF |
How Toluene 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.