URIC ACID Chemical Compatibility
URIC ACID INFO
At a glance
Nylon is the most economical tank material for Uric Acid, rated Excellent. HDPE is also rated Good or better.
- AExcellent No or minor effect. Recommended.
- BGood Slight effect. Generally suitable.
- CFair Moderate effect. Limited or conditional use — contact us.
- DNot Recommended Severe effect. Do not use.
- —No Data Not tested. Contact us before use.
Tank Resins
How Uric Acid works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | B Good |
| Polypropylene | — No Data |
| Nylon | A Excellent |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | — No Data |
Fittings
How Uric Acid works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | B Good |
| PVC | A Excellent |
| CPVC | — No Data |
| Polypropylene | — No Data |
| PVDF | — No Data |
Gaskets & O-Rings
How Uric Acid works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | — No Data |
| EPDM | — No Data |
| Viton® | — No Data |
Metals
How Uric Acid works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| 316 Stainless Steel | B Good |
| Hastelloy | B Good |
| Titanium | — No Data |
| Aluminum | — No Data SEVERE EFFECT |