XYLENE Chemical Compatibility

XYLENE Info

At a glance

Nylon is the most economical tank material for Xylene, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) and polypropylene 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 Xylene works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How Xylene works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

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

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Xylene works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N No Data SEVERE EFFECT
EPDM No Data SEVERE EFFECT
Viton® Good

Metals

How Xylene works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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