Poly Processing Company has a decades-long reputation for specializing in manufacturing tanks for a wide range of applications and industries. We provide products for frontend and backend processes, catering to both municipal and industrial clients.
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
FOG is an acronym for fats, oils and grease, particularly in the context of wastewater collection systems. FOG comes from meat fats and food scraps, cooking oil, shortening, lard, butter and margarine, gravy, and food products such as mayonnaise, salad dressings, sour cream and other foods high in fat.
Topics: Chemicals
As 2024 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the valuable insights shared in our chemical storage tank blogs throughout the year. From advancements in storage solutions to critical safety measures, our goal has been to equip professionals with the knowledge they need to ensure the integrity of their chemical storage systems.
Topics: Chemicals
Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye or caustic soda, is used to neutralize the pH of water in a variety of applications. Sodium hydroxide is produced by the electrolysis of brine or by reacting sodium carbonate with calcium hydroxide. The chemical leaves no residual color, is a high-strength product, and is available at concentrations of two to 50 percent. Most of our customers use it in 25 to 50 percent concentrations.
Topics: Chemicals
Peracetic acid is a bactericide and fungicide that is used in the food industry and water treatment industry. It’s a potent chemical that must be treated with care and stored properly. Improper handling could be costly and result in personal injury.
Topics: Chemicals, Chemical Storage
Liquid ammonium sulfate (LAS) started as a liquid fertilizer that was applied to hard ground. Today, LAS has become widely accepted as a stable and effective source of ammonia for chlorination in water treatment. Alternatives such as anhydrous or aqueous ammonia are hazardous, sometimes requiring pressurized storage tanks and special handling and safety procedures.
Topics: Chemicals, Chemical Storage
One of the most popular chemicals in the market that Poly Processing crosslinked polyethylene tanks store is Hydrofluoric Acid. Not only is hydrofluoric acid a commonly used chemical, it's also one of the more dangerous chemicals in use. Safe and proper storage of this chemical is crucial.
Hydrofluorosilicic acid is a challenging chemical because it has properties that pose a danger and specific storage concerns. With its common use in water treatment, it is important to be aware of the risks of improperly storing this aggressive chemical. Let’s take a closer look at the nature of hydrofluorosilicic acid, its applications, the specific storage concerns and solutions, and safety considerations when working with this complicated chemical.
Topics: Chemicals
Acetic acid is a versatile, common chemical that’s used for a variety of purposes. The colorless liquid usually has a sour odor and can cause physical harm if it isn’t handled correctly. It is critical to ensure that you design a proper storage solution, because improper acetic acid storage can risk the health of the people who work near it.
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