POLY PROCESSING

Containing chemicals that react to their environment: Ferrics, alums, and polymers are commonly used to treat water and wastewater. There are several reasons why these substances require specialized storage:

• Separation, settling and coagulation are major issues with these chemicals – and those conditions can be compounded by temperature variations.
• Settling and separation issues can lead to difficulty in pumping the chemicals.
• The chemicals are often delivered at elevated temperatures, testing the expansion and contraction capabilities of a tank.
• Ferrics create fumes that can defoliate surrounding trees and plants.
• Polymers can act as an environmental stress-cracking agent.

By providing the right kind of storage for these chemicals, safety can be maintained – and the integrity of the product can be preserved.

Hydrogen Peroxide Tanks and Containers
Accommodating a potentially explosive chemical: Available in a variety of concentrations, hydrogen peroxide is used as an oxidizing agent in textile, paper and fur processing. It is also used as a plasticizer, a polymerization catalyst, and a water and sewage treatment chemical.

It poses a number of challenges when it comes to storage:

• Concentrated solutions are highly toxic and are strong irritants.
• Hydrogen peroxide is relatively unstable and decomposes into water and oxygen when exposed to the environment. The primary danger of this composition is fire and/or explosion.

For concentrations of hydrogen peroxide that are below 50%, high-density crosslinked polyethylene is a smart option.

• Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is a high purity chemical fluid and should be treated similarly to engine oil.
• Never store Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) in old oil or diesel tanks.
• Never add anything to Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). For example, adding water to Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) will damage your SCR system and could void your vehicle warranty.

By providing the right kind of storage for this chemical, safety can be maintained – and the integrity of the product can be preserved.

Leachate and Condensate Tanks and Containers
Tank designs to meet the life cycle cost of a landfill: Leachate and condensate from landfills can contain hazardous constituents either as a direct result of the waste disposed in the facility (e.g., household hazardous wastes) or as a result of the breakdown of the chemical compounds found in waste (e.g., leachate derived constituents).

Poly Processing Company’s Cross-linked Polyethylene tanks will perform under almost any circumstance:

• Chemically compatible with most every dissolved and solid material found in landfill leachate/condensate including acids, aldehydes, ammonia, pathogens, metals, etc.
• 20 times the Environmental Stress Crack Resistance of High-Density Linear Polyethylene tanks.
• Seamless construction which eliminates the potential for chemical attack points and bad welds/joints found in Fiberglass tanks and Steel tanks.
• Cross-linked Polyethylene tanks are not affected by the unpredictable composition of leachate/condensate and never need maintenance. Leachate/condensate will severely damage epoxy, concrete, and powder coated tanks leading to costly maintenance.
• Installations in typical landfills as well as hazardous waste landfills for over 25 years with no issues.

By providing the right kind of storage for these chemicals, safety can be maintained – and the integrity of the product can be preserved.