BROMINE Chemical Compatibility

BROMINE INFO

At a glance

PVDF (Kynar®) is the recommended tank material for Bromine, rated Excellent. Rated Fair (contact us before use): PVC 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 Bromine works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How Bromine works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Bromine works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

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

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