Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)

A rigid, high-strength thermo-plastic polymer (polyvinyl dichloride) that is practically inert toward water, inorganic reagents, hydrocarbons, and alcohols over a broad temperature range, used for pipe and pipe fittings. See Also: Plastic Pipe Polybutylene (PB) Polycarbonate Polyethylene Polypropylene Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Polybutylene (PB) Polycarbonate Polyethylene Polypropylene Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)