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NIBCO CHEMICAL RESISTANCE GUIDE FOR VALVES FITTINGS INTRODUCTION liquids into the system. ABS-DWV is very resistant to a wide vari- ety of materials ranging from sewage to commercial household This chemical resistance guide has been compiled to assist the chemical formulations. ABS-DWV is joined by solvent cementing piping system designer in selecting chemical resistant or threading and can easily be connected to steel, copper, or cast materials. The information given is intended as a guide only. Many iron through the use of transition fittings. conditions can affect the material choices. Careful CPVC — Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Class 23447-B, formerly consideration must be given to temperature, pressure and chemi- cal concentrations before a final material can be selected. designated Type IV, Grade 1 conforming to ASTM D-1784, has physical properties at 73°F similar to those of PVC, and its chemi- Thermoplastics’ and elastomers’ physical characteristics are more cal resistance is similar to or generally better than that of PVC. sensitive to temperature than metals. For this reason, a rating chart CPVC, with a design stress of 2000 psi and maximum service has been developed for each. temperature of 210°F, has proven to be an excellent material for MATERIAL RATINGS hot corrosive liquids, hot or cold water distribution, and similar FOR THERMOPLASTICS ELASTOMERS applications above the temperature range of PVC. CPVC is joined by solvent cementing, threading or flanging. Temp. in °F “A” rating, maximum temperature which is recommended, resistant under normal PP Polypropylene — Type 1 Polypropylene is a polyolefin, which conditions is lightweight and generally high in chemical resistance. Although Type 1 polypropylene conforming to ASTM D-2146 is B to Temp. in °F Conditional resistance, consult factory slightly lower in physical properties compared to PVC, it is chemi- C Not recommended cally resistant to organic solven