ISO 9001:2015 Certified | Cage Code: 7L0f6
TYPICAL PROPERTIES of CPVC |
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| ASTM or UL test | Property | PVC | CPVC |
| PHYSICAL | |||
| D792 | Density (lb/in³) (g/cm³) |
0.051 1.41 |
0.055 1.52 |
| D570 | Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) | 0 | 0.04 |
| MECHANICAL | |||
| D638 | Tensile Strength (psi) | 7,500 | 8,200 |
| D638 | Tensile Modulus (psi) | 411,000 | 430,000 |
| D638 | Tensile Elongation at Break (%) | – | 27 |
| D790 | Flexural Strength (psi) | 12,800 | 15,000 |
| D790 | Flexural Modulus (psi) | 481,000 | 410,000 |
| D785 | Hardness | 115 (Rockwell R) | 121 (Rockwell R) |
| D256 | IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| THERMAL | |||
| D696 | Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (x 10-5 in./in./°F) |
6.1 | 3.7 |
| D648 | Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) at 264 psi |
176 / 80 | 217 / 103 |
| D3418 | Melting Temp (°F / °C) | n.a. | n.a. |
| – | Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) | 140 / 60 | 200 / 93 |
| C177 | Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) (x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C) |
0.90 3.1 |
0.95 3.3 |
| UL94 | Flammability Rating | V-O | V-O |
| ELECTRICAL | |||
| D149 | Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8″ thick | 544 | 1250 |
| D150 | Dielectric Constant at 60 Hz | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| D150 | Dissipation Factor at 60 Hz | .0096 | – |
| D257 | Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH | 5.4 x 1015 | 3.4 x 1015 |
NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets.