How to Guide

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Plastics Technical Manual
Number = Maximum Recommended Temp. (°F)** CF = Consult Factory NR = Not Recommended • • = Incomplete Data
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
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.
Ferrous Chloride ................................ 140 140 180 200 200 • •
Ferrous Hydroxide ............................. 140 73 180 180 180 • •
Ferrous Nitrate .................................. 140 73 140 200 180 160
Ferrous Sulfate .................................. 140 140 180 200 200 160
Fish Solubles .................................... 140 140 180 73 NR • •
Fluorine Gas ...................................... NR NR NR NR NR NR
Fluoboric Acid ................................... • • 140 73 140 140 160
Fluorosilicic Acid, 30% ...................... 73 140 73 200 140 100
Formaldehyde, 35% .......................... NR 140 NR NR 140 140
Formalin ( 37% to 50% Formaldehyde ) NR 140 NR NR 140 140
Formic Acid, Up to 25% ................... • • 73 180 NR 200 140
Formic Acid, Anhydrous .................... • • 73 NR NR • • 100
Freon F- 11 ....................................... • • 140§ 73§ 73 NR NR
Freon F-12 ........................................ • • 140§ 73§ NR NR 130
Freon F-21 ........................................ • • NR NR NR NR NR
Freon F-22 ....................................... • • NR NR NR NR 130
Freon F-113 ...................................... • • 140§ • • 130 NR 130
Freon F-114 ...................................... • • 140§ • • NR NR 73
Fructose ............................................ 120 140 180 200 175 160
Fruit Juices ....................................... 73 140 180 200 200 200
Furfural ............................................ NR NR NR NR 140 73
Gallic Acid ........................................ • • 140 73 185 73 73
Gas, Manufactured ............................ NR 73§ NR • • • • • •
Gas, Natural ...................................... NR 140§ • • 185 NR 140
Gasoline, Unleaded ........................... NR NR NR 200 NR NR
Gasoline, Sour ................................... NR NR NR 73 NR NR
Gelatin ............................................. 120 140 150 200 200 160
Gin .................................................... NR 140 NR • • • • • •
Glucose ............................................. 120 140 180 200 200 160
Glycerine ........................................... 120 140 180 200 200 160
Glycerine, Glycerol ............................ 120 140 180 200 200 • •
Glycol, Ethylene, Up to 50% ............. 73 140 180 200 200 200
Glycol, Ethylene, Over 50% ............... 73 140 NR 200 200 200
Glycol, Polyethylene (Carbowax) ....... • • 140 140 200 180 73
Glycol, Polypropylene ......................... 73 NR NR 200 200 200
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