CPVC Data Sheet

ASTM or UL test Property  
PHYSICAL
D792 Density (lb/in³)
(g/cm³)
0.055
1.52
D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) 0.04
MECHANICAL
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 8,200
D638 Tensile Modulus (psi) 430,000
D638 Tensile Elongation at Break (%) 27
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 15,000
D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 410,000
D785 Hardness 121 (Rockwell R)
D256 IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) 1.6
THERMAL
D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
(x 10-5 in./in./°F)
3.7
D648 Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C)
at 264 psi

217 / 103
D3418 Melting Temp (°F / °C) n.a.
- Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 200 / 93
C177 Thermal Conductivity
(BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F)
(x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C)

0.95
3.3
UL94 Flammability Rating V-O
ELECTRICAL
D149 Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick 1250
D150 Dielectric Constant at 60 Hz 3.7
D150 Dissipation Factor at 60 Hz -
D257 Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH 3.4 x 1015