At a glance

Polypropylene is the most economical tank material for Copper Chloride, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) is also rated Good or better. Avoid nylon tanks; 316 stainless steel and titanium 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 Copper Chloride works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

Material	Rating
HDPE	No Data
Polypropylene	Excellent
Nylon	Not Recommended
PVDF (Kynar®)	Excellent

Fittings

How Copper Chloride works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

Material	Rating
HDPE	No Data
PVC	Excellent
CPVC	Excellent
Polypropylene	Excellent
PVDF	Excellent

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Copper Chloride works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

How Copper Chloride works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material	Rating
316 Stainless Steel	Not Recommended
Hastelloy	No Data
Titanium	Not Recommended
Aluminum	No Data