Butyric Acid Chemical Compatibility

Butyric acid is also called butanoic acid. It is a carboxylic acid (CH3CH2CH2-COOH). Butyric acid is found in the milk of goats, sheep and buffalo. It is also found in milk, butter, parmesan cheese. It has a bad smell and taste.

At a glance

PVDF (Kynar®) is the most economical tank material for Butyric Acid, rated Excellent. Polypropylene is also rated Good or better. Rated Fair (contact us before use): nylon tanks.

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

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

Fittings

How Butyric Acid works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Butyric Acid works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

How Butyric Acid works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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