Polypropylene tanks by Bailiff Enterprises · Willis, Texas936-228-1520
Vinegar is a dilute solution of acetic acid (CH3COOH), usually 4% to 8% for table vinegar and up to 20% or more for industrial and cleaning vinegar, made by fermenting ethanol. It has a pH of about 2.4 to 3 and a specific gravity just above 1.0. It is used in food processing, pickling, condiments and sauces, natural cleaners and agriculture. Vinegar storage needs food-grade tanks and acid-resistant fittings. Use the compatibility ratings to choose the right tank resin, fittings and gaskets.
HDPE is the most economical tank material for Vinegar, rated Excellent. Polypropylene, nylon and PVDF (Kynar®) are also rated Good or better. Avoid aluminum hardware.
How Vinegar works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE | $ | |
| Polypropylene | $$ | |
| Nylon | $$$ | |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | $$$$ |
How Vinegar works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | |
| PVC | |
| CPVC | |
| Polypropylene | |
| PVDF |
How Vinegar 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.