ETHYL ACETATE Chemical Compatibility

Ethyl Acetate Info. HDPE, PP Fittings, EPDM gaskets

At a glance

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Ethyl Acetate, rated Excellent. Polypropylene and nylon are also rated Good or better.

  • 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 Ethyl Acetate works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How Ethyl Acetate works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Ethyl Acetate works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

How Ethyl Acetate works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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