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Number=MaximumRecommendedTemp.(°F)**CF=ConsultFactoryNR=NotRecommended••=IncompleteData
Chemical Name
PVC Viton ® EPDM NeopreneCPVC
Pipe & Fitting Materials
Recommended Max. Temp (°F)
Seal Materials
Recommended Max. Temp. (°F)
ABS
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Polyvinyl Chloride Type 1 Grade 1 Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Type IV Grade 1
FlourocarbonElastomer(Viton®isaregisteredtrademarkoftheDuPontCo.)EthylenePropyleneDieneMonomer
**Maximumrecommendedtemperature,forchemicalresistance,undernormalconditions.§Non-pressure,vent-only,applicationswhenchemicalisingasform.
Cadmium Cyanide .............................. •• 140 180 •• •• 70
Cadmium Sulfate ............................... •• •• 180 •• •• ••
Caffeine Citrate ................................. •• 73 •• •• •• ••
Calcium Acetate ................................ NR 73 180 •• R ••
Calcium Bisulfide ............................. NR NR 180 185 •• ••
Calcium Bisulfite .............................. NR 140 180 185 NR 70
Calcium Carbonate ........................... 140 140 180 200 200 70
Calcium Chlorate .............................. 140 140 180 185 140 70
Calcium Chloride .............................. 140 140 180 200 200 160
CalciumHydroxide ........................... 140 140 180 200 200 70
CalciumHypochlorite ....................... 140 140 180 185 70 ••
CalciumNitrate ................................ 140 140 180 200 200 100
Calcium Oxide ................................... 140 140 180 •• 200 160
Calcium Sulfate ................................ 140 140 180 200 200 160
Camphor Crystals .............................. NR 73 •• 200 200 NR
Cane Sugar Liquors ........................... 120 140 180 200 200 160
Caprolactam ...................................... NR •• NR •• •• ••
Caprolactone ..................................... NR •• NR •• •• ••
Caprylic Acid .................................... NR •• NR •• •• ••
Carbitol™ .......................................... NR NR NR 70 140 70
Carbon Bisulfide ............................... NR NR NR •• •• ••
CarbonDioxide,Wet ......................... 140 140 180 200 200 160
Carbon Dioxide, Dry .......................... 140 140 180 200 200 160
Carbon Disulfide ................................ NR NR NR 200 NR NR
Carbonic Acid ................................... •• 140 180 200 200 70
CarbonMonoxide ............................. 140 140 180 200 200 70
Carbon Tetrachloride ........................ NR NR NR 185 NR NR
Castor Oil .......................................... NR 140 NR •• 140 100
Caustic Potash .................................. 140 140 CF NR 140 160
Caustic Soda ..................................... 140 140 CF NR 70 100
Cellosolve ......................................... NR 73 NR NR 140 ••
Cellosolve Acetate ............................. NR •• NR NR 140 NR
Chloracetic Acid ................................ 73 73 180 NR 73 ••
Cloracetyl Chloride ............................ NR 73 •• •• •• ••
ChloralHydrate ................................ •• 140 180 NR •• 70
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA
The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and
CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal
materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests
conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended
to provide a general guideline on the resistance of these materials
to various chemicals. NOTICE: This table is not a guarantee, and
Chemical Resistance
PVC, ABS and CPVC piping systems have very different
chemical resistance. Review manufacturer's literature for
all chemicals coming into contact with the piping materials
prior to use.
any piping systems using products made of these materials should be tested under actual service conditions to determine their
suitability for a particular purpose. See website for most current data: www.charlottepipe.com