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.

  • 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 Uric Acid works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How Uric Acid works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

Material Rating
HDPE Good
PVC 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 Good
Hastelloy Good
Titanium No Data
Aluminum No Data SEVERE EFFECT