CHLORINE WATER Chemical Compatibility
Chlorine Water info
At a glance
PVDF (Kynar®) is the recommended tank material for Chlorine Water, rated Good. Rated Fair (contact us before use): HDPE and nylon tanks; HDPE fittings; EPDM gaskets; 316 stainless steel hardware.
- AExcellent No or minor effect. Recommended.
- BGood Slight effect. Generally suitable.
- CFair Moderate effect. Limited or conditional use — contact us.
- DNot Recommended Severe effect. Do not use.
- —No Data Not tested. Contact us before use.
Tank Resins
How Chlorine Water works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | C Fair |
| Polypropylene | — No Data SEVERE EFFECT |
| Nylon | C Fair |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | B Good |
Fittings
How Chlorine Water works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | C Fair |
| PVC | A Excellent |
| CPVC | A Excellent |
| Polypropylene | — No Data SEVERE EFFECT |
| PVDF | B Good |
Gaskets & O-Rings
How Chlorine Water works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | — No Data SEVERE EFFECT |
| EPDM | C Fair |
| Viton® | A Excellent |
Metals
How Chlorine Water works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| 316 Stainless Steel | C Fair |
| Hastelloy | A Excellent |
| Titanium | — No Data |
| Aluminum | — No Data SEVERE EFFECT |