Xirtec® CPVC Potable Water Piping System

An engineered thermoplastic piping system used for the distribution of potable water.

Xirtec® CPVC products are manufactured using the Corzan® CPVC compound you have grown to trust, providing the performance you expect.

  • Complete Line
  • High Performance and Fully Certified System
  • Extended Life

While contractors and engineers have traditionally had few viable alternatives to increasingly expensive metal for their potable water distribution systems, IPEX offers a solution that ensures time and cost savings without sacrificing strength or performance. The Xirtec® CPVC system is engineered and manufactured to IPEX’s strict quality, performance and dimensional standards.

 

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Available in 1/2" to 6" Iron Pipe Size (IPS) diameters.

 

Material

Xirtec® CPVC pipe, fittings and valves are manufactured with Corzan® CPVC Compound (Cell Classification 24448 and 23447) conforming to ASTM D1784, and are grey in color. These quality CPVC compounds are renowned for chemical resistance, durability and elevated temperature and pressure ratings. They feature outstanding resistance to photodegradation, creep stress and immunity to oxidation. Corzan CPVC compounds provide extended service and low maintenance versus common metals traditionally used in plumbing systems.

 

Xirtec® is a registered trademark used under license.

Xirtec® CPVC piping system is made with Corzan® CPVC compound.

Corzan® is a registered trademark of the Lubrizol Corporation.

 

Fully-Certified System

Designed to be safely used in potable water distribution systems, Xirtec CPVC is certified to the following standards: 

  • NSF 61 (Potable Water Classification)
  • ASTM F441
  • ASTM F437
  • ASTM F439
  • ASTM F1970
  • CAN/ULC S102.2

Refer to our listing on certification agency websites for compliant Xirtec CPVC products.

Pipe

Xirtec CPVC pipe is manufactured to Iron Pipe Size Outside Diameter (IPS OD) dimensions. Pipe is made in 10 ft. and 20 ft. lengths and are available in nominal sizes 1/2” – 6”.

 

Fittings 

The Xirtec CPVC system offers a wide variety of fittings including Tees, Reducer Tees, Elbows, Couplings, Reducer Bushings, and Flanges. 

 

Valves

Xirtec CPVC True Union Ball Valves (VXE Model) are available in sizes 1/2” through 4”. True union connections allow for easy valve removal and replacement without having to cut the pipe. This valve uses specially selected EPDM O-ring seals for performance in potable water where a variety of treatment chemicals may be used.

One-Piece Ball Valves are available in sizes 1/2” - 1”. The one-piece valves can withstand 400 psi at 73ºF. These valves feature a spin-welded design, making the valves light and compact. They are the smarter valve option for applications that do not require a serviceable connection.

SPECIFICATIONS

These specifications are provided as a sample and include Xirtec® CPVC pipe, fittings and valves.

IPEX USA LLC Xirtec CPVC Potable Water Short Form Specification 10-29-20