What Schedule Is Cpvc

Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) schedule 40 and 80 iron pipe size (IPS) pressure pipe is used in applications where the max temp is not going to exceed 200°F. CPVC pipe meets industry standards and requirements as in association with ASTM D 1784 and NSF.

Is Schedule 80 the same as CPVC?

Schedule 80 refers to the thickness of the pipe, and CPVC refers to the chemical makeup of the pipe. Therefore, schedule 80 CPVC is able to tolerate the PSI levels of schedule 80 PVC, which vary depending on the size of the pipe, while handling the temperatures of CPVC (200⁰ F).

Is Schedule 40 PVC or CPVC?

Both come in Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 thickness. Schedule 40 PVC also comes in Class 125 fittings. PVC is available in 10 ft and 20 ft lengths. CPVC is available in 10 ft and 20 ft lengths.