ACETIC ACID 80% Chemical Compatibility

Acetic acid, glacial is a clear colorless liquid with a strong odor of vinegar. Flash point 104 F. Density 8.8 lb / gal. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Used to make other chemicals, as a food additive, and in petroleum production. It has a specific gravity of 1.05.

At a glance

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Acetic Acid 80%, rated Excellent. Polypropylene is also rated Good or better. Rated Fair (contact us before use): PVDF (Kynar®) tanks; PVC, CPVC and PVDF fittings; 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 Acetic Acid 80% works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

Material Rating
HDPE Excellent
Polypropylene Good
Nylon No Data SEVERE EFFECT
PVDF (Kynar®) Fair

Fittings

How Acetic Acid 80% works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

Material Rating
HDPE Excellent
PVC Fair
CPVC Fair
Polypropylene Good
PVDF Fair

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Acetic Acid 80% works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N Fair
EPDM Excellent
Viton® Good

Metals

How Acetic Acid 80% works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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