Can you store acid in plastic bottles?

You cannot store acid in PET bottles, and I would not store oxidising acids like nitric or perchloric in plastic. But PE or PP bottles should be okay for HCl and H2SO4 - for short periods. read more

All bottles designed to contain acids and bases should have tight-fitting caps; loose glass stoppers are not suitable for long-term storage. An exception is made for any acid or base mixture that produces gas, as gas buildup can destroy the container. In addition, a suitable container must be able to be clearly labeled. read more

You cannot store acid in PET bottles, and I would not store oxidising acids like nitric or perchloric in plastic. But PE or PP bottles should be okay for HCl and H2SO4 - for short periods. This page may be out of date. read more

Concentrated (65%) nitric acid also came in a similar plastic bottle, albeit black plastic, presumably to prevent photo-degradation. So storing acids in plastic bottles is perfectly fine, unless the standard practice has changed in the last 3 years or so. read more