PALM OIL Chemical Compatibility

PALM OIL INFORMATION:

At a glance

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

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

Fittings

How Palm Oil works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Palm Oil works with gasket and O-ring materials.

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

Metals

How Palm Oil works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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