At a glance

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Calcium Chloride (30% in Water), rated Excellent. Polypropylene, nylon and PVDF (Kynar®) are also rated Good or better. 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 Calcium Chloride (30% in Water) works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

Material	Rating
HDPE	Excellent
Polypropylene	Excellent
Nylon	Excellent
PVDF (Kynar®)	Excellent

Fittings

How Calcium Chloride (30% in Water) works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Calcium Chloride (30% in Water) works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material	Rating
Buna-N	Excellent
EPDM	Excellent
Viton®	Excellent

Metals

How Calcium Chloride (30% in Water) works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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