Can ethyl acetate be stored in a polyvinyl chloride tank?
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Our production process requires ethyl acetate, and we happen to have two unused PVC storage tanks with capacities that meet the requirements. May I ask: can ethyl acetate be stored in PVC tanks? Thank you!
I’ll help you check page 903 of the 1995 edition of the \"Corrosion Data and Material Selection Handbook\": polyvinyl chloride is not resistant to ethyl acetate. The poster should choose another material!
When selecting materials, it is necessary to refer to sources such as the \"Corrosion and Protection Handbook.\" Ethyl acetate is a weakly polar solvent that can corrode or swell most organic polymer materials; therefore, metal materials are recommended, with Q235A being an appropriate choice. If storage tanks made of polypropylene are available, they can be used as a substitute. I have conducted experiments showing that their cost is even slightly lower than that of Q235A (due to their lower density). Using other organic polymer materials is not cost-effective, as they are more expensive!