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Number = Maximum Recommended Temp. (°F)** CF = Consult Factory NR = Not Recommended • • = Incomplete Data
Chemical Name
PVC Viton ® EPDM Neoprene
CPVC
Pipe & Fitting Materials
Recommended Max. Temp (°F)
Seal Materials
Recommended Max. Temp. (°F)
ABS
CAS #
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Polyvinyl Chloride Type 1 Grade 1 Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Type IV Grade 1
Flourocarbon Elastomer (Viton ® is a registered trademark of the DuPont Co.) Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
** Maximum recommended temperature, for chemical resistance, under normal conditions. § Non-pressure, vent-only, applications when chemical is in gas form.
∆ Castor oil may cause environmental stress cracking in high-stress areas such as plastic threaded connections.
‡ Must use solvent cement specially formulated for hypochlorite or caustic chemical service (IPS Weld-On 724 or equal).
Calcium Chlorate .................................. 10137-74-3 140 140 180 185 140 73
Calcium Chloride .................................. 10043-52-4 140 140 180 200 200 160
Calcium Hydroxide ............................... 1305-62-0 140 140‡ 180‡ 200 200 70
Calcium Hypochchlorite ........................ 7778-54-3 140 140‡ 180‡ 185 73 • •
Calcium Nitrate .................................... 10124-37-5 140 140 180 200 200 100
Calcium Oxide ...................................... 1305-78-8 140 140 180 • • 200 160
Calcium Sulfate .................................... 7778-18-9 140 140 180 200 200 160
Camphor .............................................. 76-22-2 NR 73 • • 200 200 NR
Cane Sugar Liquors .............................. Category 120 140 180 200 200 160
Caprolactam......................................... 105-60-2 NR • • NR • • • • • •
Caprolactone ........................................ 502-44-3 NR • • NR • • • • • •
Caprylic Acid ....................................... 124-07-2 NR • • NR • • • • • •
Carbitol™............................................. 111-90-0 NR NR NR 73 140 73
Carbon Bisulfide ................................... 75-15-0 NR NR NR 200 NR NR
Carbon Dioxide, Dry ............................. 124-38-9 140 140 180 200 200 160
Carbon Dioxide, Wet............................. 124-38-9 140 140 180 200 200 160
Carbon Disulfide ................................... 75-15-0 NR NR NR 200 NR NR
Carbon Monoxide ................................. 630-08-0 140 140 180 200 200 73
Carbon Tetrachloride ............................ 56-23-5 NR NR NR 185 NR NR
Carbonic Acid....................................... 463-79-6 • • 140 180 200 200 73
∆Castor Oil........................................... 8001-79-4 NR 140 NR 200 NR 200
Caustic Potash ...................................... 1310-58-3 140 140 NR NR 140 160
Caustic Soda ........................................ 1310-73-2 140 140 CF NR 70 100
Cellosolve ............................................. 110-80-5 NR 73 NR NR 140 • •
Cellosolve Acetate ................................ 111-15-9 NR • • NR NR 140 NR
Chloracetyl Chloride ............................. 79-04-9 NR 73 • • • • • • • •
Chloral Hydrate .................................... 302-17-0 • • 140 180 NR NR 73
Chloramine........................................... 10599-90-3 NR 73 • • NR NR NR
Chloric Acid, 20% ................................ 7790-93-4 • • 140 180 140 • • 140
Chlorinated Solvents, Wet or Dry .......... Mixture NR NR NR 200 NR NR
Chlorinated Water, by Cl
2
Gas, Up to 3500 ppm Mixture 140 140 NR 185 100 NR
Chlorinated Water, by Cl
2
Gas, Above 3500 ppm Mixture NR NR NR 185 NR NR
Chlorinated Water, by Sodium Hypochlorite Mixture 140 140 200 200 200 200
Chlorine Dioxide (sat’d aqueous sol.) ........ 10049-04-4 • • • • 180 • • • • • •
Chlorine Gas, Dry ................................. 7782-50-5 NR NR NR 185 NR NR
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