Identification

• PVC is a widely used polymer blended tubing. On the other hand, CPVC is a polymer tubing altered through a chlorination procedure.
  
  

Considerations

• Hot water applications are not recommended for PVC piping. CPVC offers more strength against the thermal heat and pressure from hot water piping due to its durability through the chlorination procedure. Water suitable for drinking flows well down the smooth interior of the CPVC piping, allowing pressure to stay stable throughout the water piping delivery.
  
  

Significance

• CPVC is normally used strictly with water piping applications, whether hot or cold, as well as for fluids within an industrial setting. PVC can be used for other applications beside plumbing, including the soles of shoes and furniture.