BLEACH Chemical Compatibility

Bleach (20% or less Sodium Hypochlorite) is a very common storage application. It is harmed by UV rays and by heat.
The use of a light or white colored tank with opaque walls is recommended.

PVC Fittings are good while PVDF fittings are more expensive but excellent. Viton gaskets are excellent.

At a glance

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Bleach, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) and polypropylene are also rated Good or better. Rated Fair (contact us before use): titanium hardware.

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

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

Fittings

How Bleach works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Bleach works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

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

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel No Data SEVERE EFFECT
Hastelloy Good
Titanium Fair
Aluminum No Data