ALUMS Chemical Compatibility

ALUM INFO

At a glance

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Alums, rated Excellent. Polypropylene and nylon are also rated Good or better.

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

Material Rating
HDPE Excellent
Polypropylene Excellent
Nylon Excellent
PVDF (Kynar®) No Data

Fittings

How Alums works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

Material Rating
HDPE Excellent
PVC No Data
CPVC Excellent
Polypropylene Excellent
PVDF No Data

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Alums works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N Excellent
EPDM Excellent
Viton® Excellent

Metals

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

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