WATER - POTABLE Chemical Compatibility

WATER INFO

At a glance

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

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

Fittings

How Water - Potable works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Water - Potable works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N Excellent
EPDM Excellent
Viton® Excellent

Metals

How Water - Potable works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel Excellent
Hastelloy Excellent
Titanium Excellent
Aluminum Excellent