HDPE is the most economical tank material for Unknown, rated Excellent. Polypropylene, nylon and PVDF (Kynar®) are also rated Good or better.
How Unknown works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE $ | $$$$ | A Excellent |
| Polypropylene $$ | $$$$ | A Excellent |
| Nylon $$$ | $$$$ | A Excellent |
| PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ | $$$$ | A Excellent |
How Unknown works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | A Excellent |
| PVC | A Excellent |
| CPVC | A Excellent |
| Polypropylene | A Excellent |
| PVDF | A Excellent |
How Unknown works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | A Excellent |
| EPDM | A Excellent |
| Viton® | A Excellent |
How Unknown works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| 316 Stainless Steel | A Excellent |
| Hastelloy | A Excellent |
| Titanium | — No Data |
| Aluminum | A Excellent |
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.