HYDROGEN PEROXIDE H2O2 (50%) Chemical Compatibility

Hydrogen peroxide is a deodorizing and bleaching agent. Its uses include organic and inorganic chemical processing, textile and pulp bleaching, metal treating, cosmetic applications, catalysis of polymerization reactions, municipal odor control, industrial waste treatment, and control of bulking in wastewaters.

At a glance

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2 (50%), rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) and polypropylene 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 Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2 (50%) works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2 (50%) works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2 (50%) works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

How Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2 (50%) works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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