CPVC Physical Properties

CPVC Schedule 80 fittings

PHYSICAL PROPERTY TEST CONDITION VALUE REFERENCE
Specific Gravity 73°F 1.52ASTM D-792
Rockwell Hardness(R) 73°F 121ASTM D-785
Heat Deflection @ 264 psi °F 212ASTM D-645
Tensile Strength 73°F 8200ASTM D-638
Tensile Modulus (psi) 73°F 430,000ASTM D-638
Flexural Strength (psi) 73°F 15,000ASTM D-790
Flexural Modulus (psi) 73°F 410,000ASTM D-790
Izod Impact Ft. Lbs./In. Notch 73°F 1.6ASTM D-256
Water Absorption (24 hrs.) 73°F 0.04ASTM D-570
Coefficient of Expansion (°F), in./in./x 106 3.7ASTM D-696
Flammability .062” V-0 UL-94
Cell Designation 23557B ASTM D-1784

Standards 
ASTM F437 ANSI B2.1
CPVC Schedule 80 threaded fitting Specifications for threaded fittings and pipe
specifications
ANSI B16.1
ASTM F439 Specifications for flange type fittings
CPVC Schedule 80 socket fitting
specifications NSF14
Specifications for potable water and quality
ASTM F441 control standards
CPVC Schedule 80 pipe specifications
ASTM F493
CPVC Solvent Cements
ASTM D1784
Rigid CPVC Compounds

PVC Schedule 80 type I, grade I

PHYSICAL PROPERTY VALUE REFERENCE
Specific Gravity +/- 0.02 1.4ASTM D792
Tensile Strength, psi @ 73°F 7100ASTM D638
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension, psi @ 73°F 400,000ASTM D638
Flexural Strength, psi 12,000 – 14,000 ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Ft. Lbs./in., Notch at 73°F 0.65ASTM D256
Heat Deflection °F @ 264 psi 160ASTM D648
Heat Resistance °F 140
Thermal Conductivity, BTU/hr./sq. Ft./ °F/in. 1.2ASTM C177
Coefficient of Expansion, in./in./ °F x 10-5 3ASTM D696
Water Absorption, % 24 hrs. @ 73°F 0.05ASTM D570
Cell Classification 12454B ASTM D1784
Color Code Dark Gray

STANDARDS
ASTM D1784 - Rigid PVC CompoundsASTM D2855 - Standard practice for solvent cemented joints for PVC pipe and fittings.
ASTM D1785 - PVC Schedule 80 pipe specifications ANSI B2.1 - Specifications for flange type fittings
ASTM D2464 - PVC Schedule 80 threaded fitting specifications. ANSI B16.1 - Specifications for flange type fittings
ASTM D2467 - PVC Schedule 80 socket fitting specifications NSF 14 - Specifications for potable water and quality control standards
ASTM D2564 - PVC Solvent Cements

PVC Schedule 40 type I, grade I

PHYSICAL PROPERTY VALUE REFERENCE
Specific Gravity +/- 0.02 1.4ASTM D792
Tensile Strength, psi @ 73°F 7100ASTM D638
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension, psi @ 73°F 400,000ASTM D638
Flexural Strength, psi 12,000 – 14,000 ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Ft. Lbs./in., Notch at 73°F 0.65ASTM D256
Heat Deflection °F @ 264 psi 160ASTM D648
Heat Resistance °F 140
Thermal Conductivity, BTU/hr./sq. Ft./ °F/in. 1.2ASTM C177
Coefficient of Expansion, in./in./ °F x 10-5 3ASTM D696
Water Absorption, % 24 hrs. @ 73°F 0.05ASTM D570
Cell Classification 12454B ASTM D1784
Color Code White

STANDARDS
ASTM D1784 - Standard specifications for PVC CompoundsASTM D2564 - Standard specifications for PVC Solvent Cements.
ASTM D1785 - Standard specifications for PVC Schedule 40 pipe. ASTM D2855 - Standard specifications for making solvent cemented joints with PVC pipe and fittings.
ASTM D2466 - Standard specifications for socket type PVC Schedule 40 plastic fittings. NSF 14 - Standard specifications for potable water and quality control.
  
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