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/VNCFS.BYJNVN3FDPNNFOEFE5FNQ×'$'$POTVMU'BDUPSZ/3/PU3FDPNNFOEFEtt*ODPNQMFUF%BUB
Chemical Name
PVC Viton ® &1%. /FPQSFOFCPVC
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
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Castor oil may cause environmental stress cracking in high-stress areas such as plastic threaded connections.
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Calcium Bisulfide ............................. /3 /3   tt tt
Calcium Bisulfite .............................. /3    /3 
Calcium Carbonate ........................... 140 140 180 200 200 73
Calcium Chlorate .............................. 140 140 180 185 140 73
Calcium Chloride .............................. 140 140 180 200 200 160
 $BMDJVN)ZESPYJEF ........................... 140 140‡ 180‡ 200 200 70
 $BMDJVN)ZQPDIMPSJUF .......................  q q   tt
 $BMDJVN/JUSBUF ................................ 140 140 180 200 200 100
Calcium Oxide ...................................    tt  
Calcium Sulfate ................................ 140 140 180 200 200 160
Camphor Crystals .............................. /3  tt   /3
Cane Sugar Liquors ........................... 120 140 180 200 200 160
Caprolactam ...................................... /3 tt /3 tt tt tt
Caprolactone ..................................... /3 tt /3 tt tt tt
Caprylic Acid .................................... /3 tt /3 tt tt tt
Carbitol™ .......................................... /3 /3 /3   
Carbon Bisulfide ............................... /3 /3 /3 tt tt tt
 $BSCPO%JPYJEF8FU ......................... 140 140 180 200 200 160
Carbon Dioxide, Dry .......................... 140 140 180 200 200 160
Carbon Disulfide ................................ /3 /3 /3  /3 /3
Carbonic Acid ................................... tt     
 $BSCPO.POPYJEF ............................. 140 140 180 200 200 73
Carbon Tetrachloride ........................ /3 /3 /3  /3 /3
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Castor Oil ......................................... /3  /3  /3 
Caustic Potash ..................................   $' /3  
Caustic Soda .....................................   $' /3  
Cellosolve ......................................... /3  /3 /3  tt
Cellosolve Acetate ............................. /3 tt /3 /3  /3
Chloracetic Acid ................................    /3  tt
Cloracetyl Chloride ............................ /3  tt tt tt tt
 $IMPSBM)ZESBUF ................................ tt   /3 /3 
Chloramine ........................................ /3  tt /3 /3 /3
 $IMPSJD"DJE ............................ tt    tt 
 $IMPSJOBUFE4PMWFOUT8FUPS%SZ ....... /3 /3 /3  /3 /3
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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