| Applies when | hydrochloric acid, hcl, hcl vapor, hcl fume |
|---|---|
| Avoid | metal, steel (Ductwork) |
| Recommend instead | (Ductwork or Scrubber) |
| Rationale | Metal corrodes in HCL vapor service; polypropylene resists corrosion in acid-vapor environments. |
| Confidence | confirmed |
| Source | data/case-studies/hcl-fume-scrubber.md, vendor-sources/poly-processing-chemical-storage.md, vendor-sources/poly-processing-fittings-accessories.md, vendor-sources/houston-polytank-website.md |
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hydrochloric acid, hcl, hcl vapor, hcl fume
Metal corrodes in HCL vapor service; polypropylene resists corrosion in acid-vapor environments.
(Ductwork or Scrubber)
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