CPVC Compatibility vs. Anabec Advanced Cleaning Solution
Posted by Paul Chopra on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 @ 12:00 PM
It has recently come to our attention that the Anabec Advanced Cleaning Solution is considered by several manufacturers to be incompatible with chlorinated polyvinyl chloride. Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) is a thermoplastic pipe material, often used to supply potable water, sprinkler systems, and in industrial liquid applications. This same problem does not apply to standard PVC typically used for plumbing drains, drain tile, etc… Some chemical components found in the Advanced Cleaning Solution can cause environmental stress cracking in the CPVC pipe. This type of stress cracking can ultimately lead to leaks in the piping. Anabec does not know of a confirmed case of our product being the direct cause cracking, but we are diligently looking into all cases brought to our attention.
As can be seen from several manufacturer’s websites (below), CPVC has a long list of incompatible compounds and chemicals. Because of the uncertainty of CPVC compatibility with all of our products and until such a time that Anabec can confirm compatibility we discourage the direct application of any Anabec products to CPVC. If CPVC is present on a work site we recommend, as a precaution that all exposed piping be covered in a manner that prevents contact with any of the Anabec products. Remove the covering only when the final application is complete.