SULFURIC ACID 75% to 93% Chemical Compatibility

Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) is a very corrosive, very dense, oily liquid. It can range from colorless to dark brown depending on its purity and used in the manufacture a huge variety of substances including chemicals, fertilizers, paints, detergents, and explosives. Sulfuric Acid is also referred to as oil of vitriol and vitriol.

At a glance

PVDF (Kynar®) is the most economical tank material for SULFURIC ACID 75% to 93%, rated Excellent. HDPE is also rated Good or better. Avoid titanium hardware. Rated Fair (contact us before use): polypropylene tanks; CPVC and polypropylene fittings; Buna-N gaskets.

  • 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 SULFURIC ACID 75% to 93% works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How SULFURIC ACID 75% to 93% works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How SULFURIC ACID 75% to 93% works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N Fair
EPDM Good
Viton® Excellent

Metals

How SULFURIC ACID 75% to 93% works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel No Data SEVERE EFFECT
Hastelloy Good
Titanium Not Recommended
Aluminum No Data