Product/Service

Corzan Schedule 40 and 80 Pressure System

Source: Charlotte Pipe And Foundry
This specification covers CPVC Schedule 40 and 80 pipe and Schedule 80 solvent cement fittings for pressure applications
Suggested Specification

System: Corzan CPVC Schedule 40 and 80 Pressure Pipe and Fitting System

Scope: This specification covers CPVC Schedule 40 and 80 pipe and Schedule 80 solvent cement fittings for pressure applications. This system is intended for pressure applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 200°F.

Specification: Pipe and fittings shall be manufactured from virgin rigid CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) vinyl compounds with a Cell Class of 23447-B as identified in ASTM D-1784.

CPVC Schedule 40 and 80 pipe shall be Iron Pipe Size (IPS) conforming to ASTM F-441. CPVC Schedule 80 solvent cement fittings shall conform to ASTM F-439. CPVC Schedule 80 threaded fittings shall conform to ASTM F-437. Pipe and fittings shall be manufactured to the nominal dimension cited in the applicable ASTM standard, and shall be made by one manufacturer. Fittings shall be injection molded. Fabricated fittings shall not be permitted. All pipe and fittings shall be manufactured in the United States. Pipe and fittings shall conform to National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 61 and NSF Standard 14.

Installation shall comply with the latest installation instructions published by Charlotte Pipe and Foundry and shall conform to all local plumbing, building, and fire code requirements. Solvent cement joints shall be made in a two step process with primer manufactured for thermoplastic piping systems and solvent cement conforming to ASTM F-493. The system shall be protected from chemical agents, fire stopping materials, thread sealant, plasticized vinyl products, or other aggressive chemical agents not compatible with CPVC compounds. Systems shall be hydrostatically tested after installation. Testing with compressed gas is not recommended.

Product Offering:
Schedule 40 Pipe, ½" – 12"
Schedule 80 Pipe, ¼" – 12"
Schedule 80 Fittings, ¼" – 12"

Referenced Standards: ASTM D-1784
Rigid Vinyl Compounds
ASTM F-441
CPVC Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80
ASTM F-439
Socket Type CPVC Plastic Fittings, Schedule 80
ASTM F-437
Threaded CPVC Plastic Fittings, Schedule 80
ASTM F-493
Solvent Cements for CPVC Pipe and Fittings
ASTM F-1970
Plastic Unions, Flanges, and Appurtenances
NSF Standard 14
Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials
NSF Standard 61
Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects

Note: Latest revision of each standard applies. Corzan is a registered trademark of the BFGoodrich Company

Charlotte Pipe And Foundry, P.O. Box 35430, Charlotte, NC 28235. Tel: 800-438-6091; Fax: 888-577-3649.