At a glance

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Acetate Solvent, rated Excellent. Nylon, PVDF (Kynar®) and polypropylene are also rated Good or better. Rated Fair (contact us before use): CPVC fittings and Buna-N gaskets.

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 Acetate Solvent works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How Acetate Solvent works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Acetate Solvent works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material	Rating
Buna-N	Fair
EPDM	Excellent
Viton®	No Data SEVERE EFFECT

Metals

How Acetate Solvent works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material	Rating
316 Stainless Steel	Excellent
Hastelloy	Excellent
Titanium	Excellent
Aluminum	Excellent