At a glance

PVDF (Kynar®) is the most economical tank material for Amyl Chloride, rated Excellent. HDPE is also rated Good or better. Rated Fair (contact us before use): nylon tanks and CPVC 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 Amyl Chloride works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How Amyl Chloride works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Amyl Chloride works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

How Amyl Chloride works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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