ACETAMIDE Chemical Compatibility

ACETAMIDE INFO: Acetamide is used as a solvent, plasticizer, and a wetting and penetrating agent and in lacquers, soldering flux and explosives.

At a glance

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Acetamide, rated Excellent. Polypropylene and nylon are also rated Good or better. Rated Fair (contact us before use): PVDF (Kynar®) tanks and PVDF fittings.

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

Material Rating
HDPE Excellent
Polypropylene Excellent
Nylon Excellent
PVDF (Kynar®) Fair

Fittings

How Acetamide works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

Material Rating
HDPE Excellent
PVC No Data SEVERE EFFECT
CPVC No Data
Polypropylene Excellent
PVDF Fair

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Acetamide works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N Excellent
EPDM Excellent
Viton® Good

Metals

How Acetamide works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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