FERROUS CHLORIDE Chemical Compatibility

Ferrous chloride, solution is the greenish-white crystalline solid dissolved in water. It is corrosive to metals and tissue. It is used in dyeing, in medicine, and sewage treatment. 1.28 specific gravity in solution

At a glance

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

Material Rating
HDPE Excellent
Polypropylene Excellent
Nylon Not Recommended
PVDF (Kynar®) Excellent

Fittings

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

Material Rating
HDPE Excellent
PVC Excellent
CPVC Excellent
Polypropylene Excellent
PVDF Excellent

Gaskets & O-Rings

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

Material Rating
Buna-N Excellent
EPDM Excellent
Viton® Excellent

Metals

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

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel Not Recommended
Hastelloy Good
Titanium Excellent
Aluminum Not Recommended