ETHYL CHLORIDE Chemical Compatibility

ETHYL CHLORIDE INFO - C2H5Cl
Molecular Weight (lb/mol) 64.52
Critical Temp. (F) 369.0
Critical Pressure (psia) 764.2
Boiling Point (F) 54.0
Melting Point (F) -217.0
Psat @ 70F (psia) 20.3
Liquid Density @ 70F (lb/ft3) 55.78
Gas Density @ 70F 1 atm (lb/ft3) 0.1720
Specific Volume @ 70F 1 atm (ft3/lb) 5.82
Specific Gravity 2.336
Specific Heat @ 70F (Btu/lbmol-F) 15.41

At a glance

Nylon is the most economical tank material for Ethyl Chloride, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) is also rated Good or better. Rated Fair (contact us before use): HDPE tanks and HDPE 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 Ethyl Chloride works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

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

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

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

Material Rating
Buna-N Excellent
EPDM Excellent
Viton® Excellent

Metals

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

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