Ball Valve — Acids
Named chemicals
What LibertyCES's vendor documentation shows
Hayward's 20-chemical x 12-material table gives quantified A/B/C/X ratings per acid; PAA 40% is uniquely restrictive (only PTFE/PVDF pass).
Materials documented for this service
- PFA (Excellent)
- PVDF
- CPVC (weak on HF)
- 316SS (poor on HCl/HF)
Products cited for this service
Every material and product claim on this page traces to real, vendor-published documentation on file with LibertyCES. Chemical compatibility depends on exact concentration, temperature, and duty cycle — confirm current specifications with the manufacturer and request a spec review before final specification.
FAQ
Is Ball Valve compatible with Acids?
Hayward's 20-chemical x 12-material table gives quantified A/B/C/X ratings per acid; PAA 40% is uniquely restrictive (only PTFE/PVDF pass). This is strong evidence.
What materials are documented for Ball Valve in Acids service?
Materials documented for this service: PFA (Excellent), PVDF, CPVC (weak on HF), 316SS (poor on HCl/HF). Chemical compatibility depends on exact concentration, temperature, and duty cycle — confirm with a spec review before final specification.
What specific Acids chemicals does this cover?
Named chemicals in this documentation: Hydrochloric Acid, Sulfuric Acid, Nitric Acid, Hydrofluoric Acid, Peracetic Acid (40%).
What products are cited for Ball Valve in Acids service?
Documented examples include Asahi Type-21/21a, Crane CPE/XOMOX XLB Lined Ball Valve, Hayward TBH/TBH-Z, Richter BVA/KA-N/KK/KN/KNR, Crane FK Soft Seated Ball Valve.