Safe chemical containment is not only the tank, its material, fittings, and accessories. Over time, chemical storage tanks become susceptible to cracks and leaks, and it is of the utmost importance to find any potential problems before they cause costly mishaps. This is why Poly Processing recommends an annual tank system inspection.
Topics: Installation and Service
As winter approaches, you may often hear the important chemical Magnesium Chloride discussed. Magnesium Chloride is commonly used in different de-icing techniques across the northern parts of the country. But with so many people using it, it’s important that we discuss the proper storage solution.
Topics: Chemicals
Chlorine dioxide is an NSF/ANSI approved chemical at 38% or less concentration for Poly Processing tank systems. A neutral chlorine compound, chlorine dioxide is a strong disinfectant that differs in chemical structure and behavior compared to elementary chlorine. It is also highly soluble in water, approximately 10 times more soluble than chlorine. Even in it’s liquid state, chlorine dioxide remains a dissolved gas in solutions, requiring us to be very careful when storing the chemical, no matter it’s concentration.
Topics: Chemicals
Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is an NSF/ANSI 61 approved chemical at a 98% concentration or less for Poly Processing’s tank systems. Sulfuric acid is a highly corrosive mineral acid that challenges traditional storage options. This pungent, colorless to slightly yellow viscous liquid is occasionally dyed dark brown during production to alert people to its hazards. The biggest challenge in working with sulfuric acid is that it is an aggressive oxidizer. This challenges the strength and design of many storage tanks. Poly Processing’s tanks and fittings can be combined specifically to store sulfuric acid and reduce the risks. Let’s take a closer look at what sulfuric acid is, how it’s used, and how you can overcome its corrosive challenge with the right storage tanks.
Topics: Chemicals
Poly Processing Company works with leading universities to develop engineered polymer systems that will perform above and beyond any standard “off the shelf” polyethylene in harsh, oxidizing environments. One of these engineered polymer systems is the OR-1000 system. Poly Processing Company had the OR-1000 system tested by a leading university for its ability to withstand Environmental Stress Cracking.
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is an NSF/ANSI 61 approved chemical at a 15% concentration or less for Poly Processing’s tank systems.
When assembling and installing your chemical storage tank system, there are several steps to the process. To help extend the longevity of the tank, Poly Processing put together a checklist for your startup.
Topics: Installation and Service
Powder coating is a dry finishing process that uses powder to create a high-quality finish on surfaces. The coating is applied with a combination of electrostatic charge and heat curing process. Powder coatings are available in thousands of colors, and are as versatile as liquid paint, while offering some advantages over the traditional painting process.
Maintaining the proper temperature of a chemical is often critical to safe storage. For example, sodium hydroxide, at a 50% concentration will start to crystalize at or below temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. With polyethylene tanks, heat tracing and insulation is available to maintain the specific temperature of the chemical being stored. Heating pads and foam insulation combine to maintain the chemical temperature even when the tank is exposed to lower ambient temperatures.
Topics: Fittings and Accessories
Poly Processing is proud to offer the newest Chemical Storage Tank Systems and Accessories, Product and Resource Guide. It is available at Polyprocessing.com and can be downloaded at the end of this blog. At Poly Processing Company, we make it a priority to ensure that you have all of the information needed to build a safe, reliable chemical storage system. That's why our complete Chemical Storage Tank Systems and Accessories, Product and Resource Guide is more than just a list of everything we offer. We've developed a resource guide that is educational and a valuable resource for building a Poly Processing tank system that's right for your specific application.
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