Is Acrylic FDA approved? Could we use it to ferment in?

[RedIrocZ-28]

The reason I ask is because I have a reasonable background in working with the stuff. I went looking at some places and found that I could make a 14.5gal cylindrical fermenter for about $80 in materials. The best part would be that its clear, UV resistant, and not breakable like glass if you drop it.

Anyone have more experience than I in terms of this stuff and if its Food Grade? I am envisioning some 30" tall 12" diameter fermenters in my future.

 

[SumnerH]

Some acrylic is certainly food-safe. I'm not sure about O2 permeability.

UV resistance is nice but not sufficient on its own to stop skunking (some visible light wavelengths contribute to skunking as well).

 

[samc]

For less money you could buy a 15 gallon poly conical Ace 15 Gallon Biodiesel Tank / Wine Tank (A-IN0015-19)

 

[RedIrocZ-28]

True, if you don't count shipping.

Its still up in the air. I am not sure if I am going to be able to get the prices I want to do this.