Why can’t gasoline be stored in plastic containers?

292 views

I saw a mid-covid video back when gasoline prices were soaring of someone dumping gallons of gasoline in a giant plastic tub (to save money or something) but people in the comments claimed it would fall apart. I searched it up and gasoline does break down plastic but I can’t figure out why. Is it because they’re both carbon chains or something?

In: 3

7 Answers

Anonymous 0 Comments

Gasoline can dissolve some plastics. Gasoline can not dissolve some other plastics. My gas can in my garage is plastic.

You are viewing 1 out of 7 answers, click here to view all answers.