BENZYL ALCOHOL Chemical Compatibility

BENZYL ALCOHOL INFO

At a glance

Polypropylene is the most economical tank material for Benzyl Alcohol, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) 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 Benzyl Alcohol works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How Benzyl Alcohol works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Benzyl Alcohol works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

How Benzyl Alcohol works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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