Polypropylene tanks by Bailiff Enterprises · Willis, Texas936-228-1520
Triethylamine (TEA, (C2H5)3N, CAS 121-44-8) is a clear, highly flammable liquid with a strong fishy-ammonia odor, a specific gravity of about 0.73, a boiling point of 192°F (89°C) and a flash point near 20°F (-7°C). It is used as a catalyst in foundry cold-box core making, as an acid scavenger in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, and to make quaternary ammonium compounds. Triethylamine tanks need grounding and vapor control. Use the compatibility ratings to choose the right tank resin, fittings and gaskets.
Safety data: Triethylamine Safety Data Sheet (SDS) – Eastman
Nylon is the most economical tank material for Triethylamine, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) is also rated Good or better. Avoid polypropylene tanks, polypropylene fittings and Viton® gaskets. Rated Fair (contact us before use): Buna-N gaskets.
How Triethylamine works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE | $ | |
| Polypropylene | $$ | |
| Nylon | $$$ | |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | $$$$ |
How Triethylamine works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | |
| PVC | |
| CPVC | |
| Polypropylene | |
| PVDF |
How Triethylamine 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.