chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride)

polymer

Chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (CPVC) is a thermoplastic polymer created by selective chlorination of standard PVC, resulting in enhanced chemical and thermal resistance compared to its parent material. It is widely used in industrial piping systems, hot water distribution, chemical processing equipment, and fire-resistant applications where PVC alone would be inadequate, offering engineers a cost-effective upgrade path for demanding service conditions without requiring completely different material systems.

industrial process pipinghot water distribution systemschemical transport tubingfire-resistant applicationscorrosive fluid handlingHVAC systems

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	197.7	°F	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride)

Thermal Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility