HYDRAULIC OIL (SYNTHETIC) Chemical Compatibility

HYDRAULIC OIL (SYNTHETIC) INFO

At a glance

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic), rated Excellent. Nylon and PVDF (Kynar®) 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 Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

How Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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