PVC Modifications: CPVC Pipes and Fittings for Water Supply and Management
Polyvinyl chloride may have the distinction of being the original thermoplastic for pipes and fittings, but over the decades since its first use in Europe, there have been advances in technology which has led to the discovery and modification of PVC. Among the different modifications of PVC which are used for pipes and fittings, chlorinated PVC or CPVC is a common one. Chlorination of PVC gives it enhanced flexibility and the ability to withstand higher temperatures.