At a glance

Polypropylene is the most economical tank material for Isooctane, rated Excellent. Nylon and PVDF (Kynar®) are 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 Isooctane works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

Material	Rating
HDPE	Fair
Polypropylene	Excellent
Nylon	Excellent
PVDF (Kynar®)	Good

Fittings

How Isooctane works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Isooctane works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

How Isooctane works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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