Rating
| Concentration | 20 °C | 50 °C | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| liquid | A | A | |
| gaseous | A | A |
Material comparison at 20 °C
Resistance overview
PVDF shows excellent resistance to Propane across all 2 tested concentrations (liquid, gaseous) at 20 °C, making it a reliable choice for storage, transfer, and handling applications involving this chemical at any of the tested strengths. The rating remains stable between 20 °C and 50 °C, which means this material can also handle moderately elevated process temperatures without additional risk.
Application context
Propane is commonly encountered in pharmaceutical manufacturing and electronics cleaning. PVDF (Polyvinylidene fluoride) is a fluoropolymer typically used for seals, gaskets, valve seats and lined equipment. Since Propane is flammable, material selection must also consider the risk of static charge buildup and the need for proper grounding in storage and transfer systems.
Practical recommendation
PVDF can be used with confidence for Propane containment and handling. The A rating indicates that the material shows no significant change in weight, dimensions, or mechanical properties after prolonged contact under test conditions. This holds true at both 20 °C and 50 °C, giving a good safety margin for typical process environments.
Did you know?
Polyvinylidene fluoride was first developed in the 1960s and remains one of the most widely used fluoropolymers in chemical handling equipment.
Materials rated A or B at 20 °C
Based on the row for gaseous, 20 °C.
- Thermoplastics
- PP B, PVC Rigid A, Nylon (PA) A, Acetal (POM) A, PETG A
- Fluoropolymers
- PTFE A, FEP A, ECTFE/ETFE A
- Elastomers
- Viton (FPM) A, NBR A
- Metals
- SS 316 A, SS 304 A, Aluminium A
About PVDF
PVDF resists acids, halogens and hydrocarbons. Strong bases, amines, ketones and esters attack it. Service temperature is up to about 150 °C.
Rating scale
- A very good resistance
- B good resistance
- C limited resistance
- D not resistant
- – no data
- K no general statement possible
A rating marked * is an estimate in the source, not a test result. An estimate is given as one value without a temperature.
About this data
The ratings come from the chemical resistance list published by Bürkle GmbH, which compiled them from raw-material manufacturers’ data. They describe laboratory tests on the raw material at 20 °C and 50 °C.
A finished part also sees pressure, mechanical stress, welds and mixtures that a laboratory test does not. Treat the rating as a first filter and test under your own conditions before relying on it.