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Corzan® CPVC Applicable Standards

To keep you safe and to ensure a long-lasting product, all aspects of piping systems made with Corzan® CPVC are tested and independently verified to comply with the following ASTM, NSF and FM testing standards.

  • ASTM D1784: Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
  • ASTM D2855: Standard Practice for Making Solvent Cemented Joints and Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings
  • ASTM F402: Standard Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
  • ASTM F437: Standard Specification for Threaded Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
  • ASTM F438: Standard Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40
  • ASTM F439: Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
  • ASTM F441: Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80
  • ASTM F493: Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
  • ASTM F656: Standard Specification for Primers for Use in Solvent Cement Joints in Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
  • NSF Standard 14: Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials
  • NSF Standard 61: Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects
  • FM4910: Factory Mutual Research Clean Room Materials Flammability Test Protocol

 

Testing

After the system is installed and any solvent cement is cured, the system is hydrostatically tested. Air or compressed gas is never used for pressure testing Corzan CPVC piping systems. Corzan CPVC has undergone thorough testing for burn resistance, impact resistance and more.