TS 13818 Polyethylene (PE) Tanks for Transport and Storage Operations - For Water, Food and Chemicals

In the TS 13818 standard published by the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE), the properties of polyethylene (PE) tanks used for the transportation and storage of water, food and chemicals are explained. This standard has replaced the previously in effect "TSE K 298 General purpose polyethylene (PE) tanks for transportation and storage operations - For water, food chemicals" standard.

Polyethylene (PE) is used as a storage tank material for the storage of many chemicals with its superior strength and cost advantages. This material is preferred in order to ensure that the chemical storage system is as robust and safe as possible. However, volatile chemicals with a low flash point of 60 degrees or less should not be stored in polyethylene tanks. Storing chemicals like gasoline or xylene in a poly tank is also dangerous. Static electricity generated inside the tank can cause a serious hazard because the polyethylene is not properly grounded. In contrast, sodium hypochlorite is ideal for storing inorganic acids and bases such as sulfuric acid, ferrics, alums and polymers. These are chemicals commonly used in wastewater treatment and many industrial processes.

In general, the material variations used in polyethylene tanks are designed to adapt to the different conditions in which liquids are stored. It also aims to help ensure that heavier chemicals or liquids are properly contained.

Polyethylene is a hard and durable plastic produced from the monomer ethene. The main distinction made between these tanks is that they use linear polyethylene, cross-linked polyethylene or polypropylene. Linear polyethylene is the standard used on most of these plastic tanks. The material is extremely durable and has excellent impact and environmental stress cracking resistance. This plastic has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Most of these tanks have FDA-approved resins for storing drinking water.

After the TS 13818 standard was published, it has seen two changes: TS 13818/T1:2019 and TS 13818/T2:2022.

Among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it has given for businesses in various sectors, our organization, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment, is polyethylene (PE) used for the transportation and storage of water, food and chemicals within the scope of TS 13818 standard. It also provides testing services for tanks.