General

Physical Properties of

PVC Pipe

Value Test Method

GENERAL

Cell Classification 12454 ASTM D1784

Maximum Service Temperature 140°F

Color white, dark gray

Water Absorption % increase

24hrs @ 25°C .05 ASTM D570

Hardness, Rockwell 110-120 ASTM D785

Poisson's Ratio @ 73°F .410

Hazen-Williams Factor C=150

Mechanical

Physical Properties of

PVC Pipe

Value Test Method

MECHANICAL

Specific Gravity (g/cu,cm) 1.40 ± .02 ASTM D792

Tensile Strength, psi @ 73°F 7,450 ASTM D638

Modulus of Elasticity,

psi @ 73°F (Tensile Modulus) 420,000 ASTM D638

Flexural Strength, psi @ 73°F 14,450 ASTM D790

Compressive Strength, psi @ 73°F 9,600 ASTM D695

Izod Impact, ft-lb./in. @ 73°F .75 ASTM D256

Thermal

Physical Properties of

PVC Pipe

Value Test Method

THERMAL

Coefficient of Linear

Expansion (in/in/°F) 2.9 x 10^-5 ASTM D696

Coefficient of Thermal

Conductivity

(BTU/in/hr/ft/°F) 3.5 ASTM C177

Heat Distortion Temperature,

°F @ 264 psi 170 ASTM D648

Specific Heat, Cal/°C/gm .25 ASTM D2766

Electrical

Physical Properties of

PVC Pipe

Value Test Method

ELECTRICAL

Dielectric Strength, V/mil 1,413 ASTM D149

Dielectric Constant, 60 Hz, 30°F 3.7 ASTM D150

Volume Resistivity, ohm / cm

@ 95°C, ohms/cm 1.2 x 10^12 ASTM D257

Harvel PVC Pipe is non-electrolytic

Flammability

Physical Properties of

PVC Pipe

Value Test Method

FLAMMABILITY

Flammability Rating V-0 UL 94

Flame Spread Index <10 ASTM E162

Flame Spread 0-25 10-25 ULC ASTM E84

Flash Ignition Temp 730°F

Average Time of Burning (sec.) <5 ASTM D635

Average Extent of Burning (mm) <10

Burning Rate (in/min) Self

Extinguishing

Softening Starts, (approx.) 250°F

Material Becomes Viscous 350°F

Material Carbonizes 425°F

Smoke Generation 80-225 600-1000 ULC ASTM E84