Peracetic acid (PAA) is a highly corrosive, organic compound that is used in several ways, including chemical disinfectant in healthcare, sanitizer in the food industry and disinfectant during water treatment. The compound is highly corrosive, so a challenge arises when it comes to chemical storage. Because of its high demand for sanitation, there is an immense significance in keeping it safely stored, for the compound and professionals alike.
Challenges of PAA Storage: Since PAA is a strong and corrosive compound, its storage comes with many risks. The strength of the compound can lead to metal tanks degrading and creating leaks. Corrosion resistant polyethylene tanks are a great alternative to metal storage tanks.
Why Assmann’s Tanks are Designed for Safe PAA Storage: Our Crosslink Polyethylene tanks are specially designed to help with the efficient storage of PAA. Our tanks stand out in a variety of ways, however some of the more significant differentiators include:
- Extra Heavy Walls. Our tanks are made with extra-durable and heavy walls that allow for longer lasting lifespan and more resistant to the highly corrosive traits of PAA.
- High-Quality Materials. Our tanks are made with top-quality stainless-steel fittings, weighted manway openings for venting, and uniform thickness to ensure structural integrity.
- Uniform Walls. While other crosslink tanks are made with tapered thickness from top to bottom, ours are created with uniform thickness to allow for a better cure of the plastic which increases the longevity of the tanks.
Helpful Tips to Safely Store Peracetic Acid: To the professionals in various fields, engineers or those in the water treatment industry, here are some helpful tips to maintain safe PAA storage:
- Maintain a temperature-controlled area for your tanks. PAA cannot be stored at high temperatures, so it is important to keep the tanks out of direct sunlight or extremely cold temperatures.
- Ensure your tank vents are the proper size. If the pressure of PAA inside the tanks becomes too much, it may lead to unwanted side effects. Proper venting and manway sizing can control this in advance.
- Perform consistent quality checks. When tanks are regularly inspected, signs of corrosion or leaks can be caught early. If these problems are rectified early, the lifespan of the tanks can be increased and less problems are likely to occur down the line.
Assmann’s Crosslinked Polyethylene tanks are a great solution for maintaining and minimizing the negative effects of peracetic acid storage. Although certain effects are inevitable with a strong acid such as PAA, our storage tanks can reduce the complications mentioned above. Click here to download our guide to all things peracetic acid storage, which is a great reference to learning more about how the corrosive elements of the compound can be controlled and maintained in an efficient manner.