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Plastics Technical Manual
Number = Maximum Recommended Temp. (°F)** CF = Consult Factory NR = Not Recommended • • = Incomplete Data
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.
Chemical Name
PVC Viton ® EPDM NeopreneCPVC
Pipe & Fitting Materials
Recommended Max. Temp (°F)
Seal Materials
Recommended Max. Temp. (°F)
ABS
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA
Water, Deionized ............................... 140 140 180 200 200 200
Water, Demineralized ........................ 140 140 180 200 200 200
Water, Distilled ................................. 140 140 180 200 200 200
Water, Potable................................... 140 140 180 200 200 200
Water, Salt ........................................ 140 140 180 200 200 200
Water, Sea ........................................ 140 140 180 200 200 200
Water, Sewage .................................. 140 140 180 200 200 200
Water, Spa ........................................ NR 140 180 200 200 200
Water, Swimming Pool ...................... 140 140 180 200 200 200
WD 40 .............................................. NR • • NR • • • • • •
Whiskey ............................................ NR 140 180 140 200 140
White Liquor ..................................... 73 140 180 180 200 140
Wines ................................................ NR 140 180 140 170 140
Xylene ............................................... NR NR NR 150 NR NR
Zinc Acetate ...................................... • • 140 180 73 180 160
Zinc Bromide .................................... • • 140 180 • • • • • •
Zinc Carbonate .................................. 120 • • 180 73 73 73
Zinc Chloride ..................................... 120 140 180 200 180 180
Zinc Nitrate ...................................... 120 140 180 200 180 • •
Zinc Phosphate .................................. • • • • 180 73 73 73
Zinc Sulfate ...................................... • • 140 180 200 180 140
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