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PP and Sodium Peroxide: Chemical Resistance

Polypropylene

Rating

Concentration20 °C50 °CRemark
10 %––
saturatedBB

Material comparison at 20 °C

Sodium Peroxide: Material comparison at 20 °CPP: – (highlighted); EPDM: A; Viton (FPM): A; LDPE: A; PTFE: A; PVC Rigid: A.EPDM: AViton (FPM): ALDPE: APTFE: APVC Rigid: APVDF: ASS 304: ASS 316: ANBR: CPolycarbonate: CAluminium: DNylon (PA): DPETG: DAcetal (POM): DECTFE/ETFE: –FEP: –HDPE: –PMP: –PP: –PPPolystyrene: –Polysulfone: –PVC Flexible: –SAN: –Silicone: –
A very good resistanceB good resistanceC limited resistanceD not resistantno data
Each bar is one material. Taller bars indicate better resistance. The highlighted bar is the current material.

Resistance overview

PP shows good but limited resistance (B) to Sodium Peroxide at saturated at 20 °C. The material can be used in contact with this chemical, but minor effects such as slight swelling or a small reduction in mechanical properties may occur over extended exposure periods. Regular inspection of components in service is advisable. 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

Sodium Peroxide is commonly encountered in waste treatment and water disinfection. PP (Polypropylene) is a thermoplastic typically used for tanks, piping, containers and liners. Because Sodium Peroxide is classified as corrosive, the choice of containment material is especially critical to prevent leaks, equipment damage, and safety hazards.

Practical recommendation

No resistance data is available for PP in contact with Sodium Peroxide. Before using this combination, consult the material manufacturer or conduct independent testing.

Did you know?

Polypropylene is commonly chosen for tanks, piping, containers and liners because of its combination of chemical resistance, mechanical strength, and cost-effectiveness.

Materials rated A or B at 20 °C

Based on the row for 10 %, 20 °C.

Thermoplastics
PVC Rigid A, LDPE A
Fluoropolymers
PTFE A, PVDF A
Elastomers
EPDM A, Viton (FPM) A
Metals
SS 316 A, SS 304 A

About PP

Polypropylene resists most acids, alkalis and salt solutions. Concentrated oxidising acids, chlorinated solvents and aromatic hydrocarbons attack it, and it turns brittle below about 0 °C.

Rating scale

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.