MIL-HDBK-1005/16
coating systems for the typical chemicals used in a wastewater
treatment plant.
Table 25
Concrete Protection - Chemical Containment
Chemical Exposure
Concrete Treatment
Alum
Reinforced polyester or
vinylester
Chlorine
None required; gaseous
exposure
Ferric chloride
Reinforced polyester or
vinylester
Ferrous sulfate
Reinforced polyester or
vinylester
Reinforced novolac epoxy or
vinylester
Methanol
Reinforced novolac epoxy or
vinylester
Ozone
None required; gaseous
exposure
Polymers
Non-skid epoxy coating
Sodium bisulfite
Reinforced novolac epoxy or
vinylester
Sodium hydroxide
Reinforced novolac epoxy
Sodium hypochlorite
Reinforced novolac epoxy
Sulfur dioxide
None required; gaseous
exposure
Sulfuric acid
Reinforced novolac epoxy or
acid brick
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