Schedule 40 CPVC pipe of the Ashirvad FLOWGUARD PLUS CPVC plumbing system, manufactured to ASTM F 441:2013 in nominal sizes 2 1/2 in to 6 in and identified by a tan colour with a brown stripe. Maximum water pressure ratings are given at 23 deg C and 83 deg C for each size. SCH 40 pipe is stacked above SCH 80 pipe of the same diameter when stored together.

Key features

• Withstands temperatures up to 93 deg C
• No corrosion, scaling, pitting or leaching
• lowest bacterial growth among compared piping materials
• Fire retardant with Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) of 60
• 25/50 flame/smoke development rating
• Light weight
• seamless interior walls
• cut with simple cutter or saw and joined with CPVC solvent cement
• UV protected CPVC compound supplied by Lubrizol
• low thermal conductivity (0.14 W/mK)

Applications

• Hot and cold water plumbing in villas and individual homes
• Residential apartments
• Office complexes and commercial buildings
• Hotels and hospitals
• Solar / boiler hot water lines (with ready-made expansion loops)

Specifications

Raw Material: TempRite CPVC (CPVC 4120) compound from Lubrizol Advanced Materials | Specific Gravity (ASTM D792, 23 deg C): 1.50 - 1.53 | Water Absorption (ASTM D570): 0.03% at 23 deg C; 0.55% at 100 deg C | Rockwell Hardness (ASTM D785, 23 deg C): 119 | Cell Classification (ASTM D1784): 23447 | Izod Impact (ASTM D256, 23 deg C): 80 J/m (1.5 ft lbs/in.) | Tensile Strength (ASTM D638, 23 deg C): 55 N/mm2 (8000 psi) | Tensile Modulus (ASTM D638, 23 deg C): 2500 N/mm2 (360,000 psi) | Flexural Strength (ASTM D790, 23 deg C): 104 N/mm2 (15,100 psi) | Flexural Modulus (ASTM D790, 23 deg C): 2860 N/mm2 (415,000 psi) | Compressive Strength (ASTM D695, 23 deg C): 70 N/mm2 (10,100 psi) | Compressive Modulus (ASTM D695, 23 deg C): 1350 N/mm2 (196,000 psi) | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (ASTM D696): 6.1x10-5 m/m/K (3.4x10-5 in/in/deg F) | Thermal Conductivity (ASTM C177): 0.14 W/mK (0.95 BTU in/hr/ft2/deg F) | Heat Distortion Temperature (ASTM D648): 103 deg C (217 deg F) | Heat Capacity (DSC): 0.90 J/gK at 23 deg C; 1.10 J/gK at 100 deg C | Flammability Rating (UL94): V-0, 5VB, 5VA | Flame Spread (ASTM E84): 15 | Smoke Developed (ASTM E84): 70-125 | Limiting Oxygen Index (ASTM D2863): 60% | Dielectric Strength (ASTM D147): 492,000 V/cm (1250 V/mil) | Dielectric Constant (ASTM D150, 60 Hz): 3.7 | Volume Resistivity (ASTM D257, 23 deg C): 3.4x10-15 ohm/cm | Maximum Service Temperature: 93 deg C (the brochure's warranty conditions cite 93 deg C short term and 82 deg C continuous use) | Temperature Derating Factors (FlowGuard Plus): 23-27 deg C: 1.00; 32 deg C: 0.91; 38 deg C: 0.83; 49 deg C: 0.70; 60 deg C: 0.57; 71 deg C: 0.44; 82 deg C: 0.31 | System Acceptance (Hydrostatic) Test: 10 bar for one hour; never test with compressed air | Pipe Standard: ASTM F 441:2013 (CPVC 4120 SCH 40) | Size Range: 2½ in - 6 in (65 mm - 150 mm) | Pipe Class: SCH 40 | Colour Coding: Tan with brown stripe | Joining Method: Two-step solvent cement recommended for sizes above 2 in

Standards: ASTM F 441:2013 | BIS | NSF/ANSI 61 (IAPMO - India) | CFTRI | CIPET | UIPC-I (IAPMO - India)

Warranty: Ashirvad FLOWGUARD PLUS CPVC limited warranty: product free from manufacturing defects and conforming to current applicable ASTM standards under normal use; buyer's remedy limited to replacement or credit for the defective product (warranty period not stated in the brochure)