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Physical Properties for PVC and CPVC Pipe( Schedule 40 and 80)

PVC and CPVC pipe

Properties

PVC Value

CPVC Value

Test Method

General

Cell Classification

Maximum Service Temp.

Color

Specific Gravity (g/cu.cm @73°F)

Water Absorption % increase 24 hrs @ 25°C

Hardness, Rockwell

Poisson’s Ratio @ 73°F

Hazen-Williams Factor

12,454

140°F

White, Dark Gray

1.40 +/-.02

0.05

110-120

0.410

C = 150

23,447

200°F

Medium Gray

1.52 +/- .02

0.03

117-119

0.386

C = 150

ASTM D1784

ASTM D792

ASTM D570

ASTM D785

Mechanical

Tensile Strength, psi @ 73°F

Tensile Modulus of Elasticity, psi @ 73°F

Flexural Strength, psi @ 73°F

Flexural Modulus, psi @ 73°F

Compressive Strength, psi @ 73°F

Izod Impact, notched, ft-lb/in @ 73°F

7,450

420,000

14,450

360,000

9,600

0.75

7,320

360,000

13,000

360,000

10,000

2.0

ASTM D638

ASTM D790

ASTM D695

ASTM D256

Thermal

Coefficient of Linear Expansion (in/in/°F)

Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity

Calories cm/second cm² °C

BTU inches/hour Ft² °F

Watt/m/K

Heat deflection Temperature Under Load

(264 psi, annealed)

2.9 X 10^-5

3.5 X 10^-4

1.02

0.147

170

3.4 X 10^-5

3.27 X 10^-4

0.95

0.137

226

ASTM D696

ASTM C177

ASTM D648

Electrical

Dielectric Strength, volt/mil

Dielectric Constant. 60Hz, 30°F

Volume Resistivity, Ohm/cm @ 95°C

Harvel PVC & CPVC pipe is Non-electrolytic

1,413

3.70

1.2 X 10¹²

1,250

3.70

3.4 X 10¹²

ASTM D149

ASTM D150

ASTM D257

Fire Performance

Flammability Rating

Flame Spread Rating

Flame Spread

Smoke Generation

Flash Ignition Temp.

Average Time of Burning (sec)

Average Extent of Burning (mm)

Burning Rate (in/min)

Softening Starts (approx)

Material Becomes Viscous

Material Carbonizes

Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI)

Clean Room Materials Flammability Test

V-0

<10

0-25

80-225

730°F

<10

Self-extinguishing

250°F

350°F

425°F

N/A

V-0, 5VB, 5VA

<10

<25

<50

900°F

<10

Self-extinguishing

295°F

395°F

450°F

FPI=1.20 SDI=0.09

UL-94

ULC

ASTM D635

ASTM D2863

FM 4910

Data shown are average values and should not be used for specifications.

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Title: Physical Properties for PVC and CPVC Pipe( Schedule 40 and 80)
Description: Physical, Mechanical, Electrical and Thermal Typical Properties.
Published: 2/4/2009
Last Edited: 12/30/2022

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