CHLORINE WATER < 20% Chemical Compatibility

Chlorine Water with a less than 20% concentration is often used in water processing and purification.

At a glance

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Chlorine Water < 20%, rated Good. PVDF (Kynar®) is also rated Good or better. Rated Fair (contact us before use): nylon tanks, EPDM gaskets and 316 stainless steel 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 Chlorine Water < 20% works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How Chlorine Water < 20% works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Chlorine Water < 20% works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

How Chlorine Water < 20% works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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