HYDROCHLORIC ACID HANDLING SYSTEM
CONTROLLING A CHEMICAL AND ITS FUMES
Also known as muriatic acid, hydrochloric acid is used to acidize petroleum wells, remove scales from boilers, aid in ore reduction and serve as a chemical intermediate, among other applications.
THIS PUNGENT LIQUID IS A STRONG, HIGHLY CORROSIVE ACID, AND IT PRESENTS SERIOUS STORAGE CHALLENGES:
• Hydrochloric acid has an extremely low pH, making it highly corrosive.
• The chemical creates toxic fumes that can deteriorate equipment – and these fumes can be fatal to employees. To control the chemical’s fumes, the tank’s venting system must be exact.
• Tank maintenance can also be an issue because of fuming. Entering the tank must be avoided at all costs, and part replacement must be minimized. By creating a strong, corrosion-resistant tank system that ties into a scrubber system, all of these issues can be addressed.
| Chemical | Specific Gravity | MOC-Tank | MOC-Gaskets | MOC-Fastners |
| HCl Acid ≥ 37% | 1.16 | FRVE | Neoprene/ EPDM | SS316 |
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE HANDLING SYSTEM
AN AGGRESSIVE OXIDIZER THAT PRESENTS A MAJOR STORAGE CHALLENGE
Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) is used in a variety of applications, particularly in disinfecting drinking water and wastewater.
WHEN STORING THIS CHEMICAL, THREE FACTORS MUST BE CONSIDERED:
• UV can degrade sodium hypochlorite, so special precautions must be taken to reduce this effect.
• Sodium hypochlorite typically contains transition metals such as nickel, iron and copper, which can build up in a storage tank and create off-gassing.
• “Hypo” is a potent oxidizer, so all materials in the chemical’s storage tank must be up to the task.
By addressing all three of these issues, this caustic chemical can be contained in a more secure and effective manner, with a tank system that meets NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for chemical storage.
| Chemical | Specific Gravity | MOC-Tank | MOC-Gaskets | MOC-Fastners |
| Sodium Hypochlorite-NaOCl (9 – 15%) | 1.2 | CPVC/PVC/PP | Teflon/Viton/ EPDM | SS316 |
SODIUM HYDROXIDE HANDLING SYSTEM
DEFYING A CHEMICAL THAT “FINDS” LEAKS
Also known as caustic soda or liquid lye, sodium hydroxide is used to adjust pH in water and wastewater treatment and in the manufacture of chemicals, rayon, cellophane, pulp and paper, aluminum, detergents, soaps and a wide range of other products.
AS FOR STORAGE:
• Sodium hydroxide is a “slippery” chemical that tries to find leak paths.
• This chemical is extremely corrosive to tissue. It is also highly toxic if ingested.
• If sodium hydroxide is not kept at a specific temperature, it will crystallize and go solid.
A tank system and proper fittings from us can reduce your risk with this hazardous chemical.
| Chemical | Specific Gravity | MOC-Tank | MOC-Gaskets | MOC-Fastners |
| Sodium Hydroxide 50% | 1.52 | CPVC/PVC | EPDM | SS316 |
SULFURIC ACID HANDLING SYSTEM
CHALLENGING A STORAGE TANK’S STRENGTH AND DESIGN SAFETY
Sulfuric acid is used in a huge array of industrial applications, from water and wastewater treatment to the manufacture of chemicals, fertilizer and car batteries.
THIS HIGHLY EXOTHERMIC ACID PRESENTS SERIOUS STORAGE CHALLENGES:
• Sulfuric acid is an extremely heavy chemical that will test the mechanical integrity of any material.
• The addition of water to concentrated sulfuric acid leads to the dispersal of a sulfuric acid aerosol – or worse yet, an explosion.
• If sulfuric acid is spilled on metals, it can create highly flammable hydrogen gas.
• Skin and other bodily burns from sulfuric acid are potentially more serious than burns from other strong acids. Sulfuric acid dehydrates whatever it touches, and the heat caused by that reaction with water can create secondary thermal damage.
Laybond’s tanks and fittings can be combined specifically to contain sulfuric acid, reducing the risks presented by this highly acidic chemical.
