PVC Ventilation Duct Pipe
Scope
This specification sheet covers the manufacturers’ requirements for PVC Ventilation Duct pipe. This pipe meets or exceeds all applicable ASTM and ULC standards.
PVC Materials
Rigid PVC (polyvinyl chloride) used in the extrusion of Ventilation Duct pipe complies with the material requirements of ASTM D1784 (formerly Type 1, Grade 1) and has a cell classification of 12454.
Raw materials used in the extrusion shall contain the standard specified amounts of color pigment, stabilizers, and other additives. The pipe compound must also exhibit a flame spread rating of 10 when tested in accordance with CAN/ULC S102.2.
Marking
PVC Ventilation Duct pipe is marked as prescribed in the above applicable standard to indicate size of pipe, material designation, compliance to standard, and manufacturer’s name or trademark.
Sample Specification
All extruded PVC Ventilation Duct pipe shall be manufactured from PVC compound conforming to ASTM D1784 (formerly Type 1, Grade 1) and have a cell classification of 12454. The compound used to extrude PVC Ventilation Duct Pipe shall conform to CAN/ULC S102.2 and exhibit a flame spread rating of 10.
All pipe shall be produced by one manufacturer as supplied by IPEX.
CPVC Ventilation Duct Pipe
Scope
This specification sheet covers the manufacturers’ requirements for CPVC Ventilation Duct pipe. This pipe meets or exceeds all applicable ASTM and ULC standards.
CPVC Materials
Rigid CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) used in the extrusion of Ventilation Duct pipe complies with the material requirements of ASTM D1784 and has a cell classification of 23447.
Raw materials used in the extrusion shall contain the standard specified amounts of color pigment, stabilizers, and other additives. The pipe compound must be Corzan grade. The pipe compound must also exhibit a flame spread rating of 10 and a smoke development classification of 25 when tested in accordance with CAN/ULC S102.2. The Corzan CPVC compound is listed to FM 4910 “Clean Room Materials Flammability Test Protocol”.
Marking
CPVC Ventilation Duct pipe is marked as prescribed in the above applicable standard to indicate size of pipe, material designation, compliance to standard, and manufacturer’s name or trademark.
Sample Specification
All extruded CPVC Ventilation Duct pipe shall be manufactured from CPVC compound conforming to ASTM D1784 and have a cell classification of 23447. The compound used to extrude CPVC Ventilation Duct Pipe shall conform to CAN/ULC S102.2 and exhibit a flame spread rating of 10 and a smoke development classification of 25. The Corzan CPVC compound is listed to FM 4910 “Clean Room Materials Flammability Test Protocol”.
All pipe shall be produced using Corzan compound and be produced by one manufacturer as supplied by IPEX.