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Endocrine Toxicant

    Arsenic
Bisphenol A (BPA)
Cadmium
Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)
    Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)
Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene (CSPE)
Lead
Mercury
    Pentachlorophenol
Phthalates
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
 

 

Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)
CAS#68648-82-8

Where is it Commonly Found?

Water Piping
HEALTH EFFECT SUMMARY
Like all other chlorinated materials, is associated with the  known carcinogen dioxin, and other POP (persistent organic pollutants), and PBT (persistent bio- accumulative toxins).

What are its known health effects?

Carcinogen (IARC) (NTP-C) (P65)

Developmental Toxicant (P65)

What are its suspected health effects?

Cardiovascular or Blood Toxicant (ATSDR) (EPA-HEN) (LADO - L) (OEHHA-CREL) (RTECS)

Endocrine Toxicant (BKH) (BRUC) (IL-EPA) (JNIHS) (KEIT) (OEHHA-CREL) (RTECS) (WWF)

Gastrointestinal or Liver Toxicant (EPA-HEN) (LADO - L) (OEHHA-CREL) (RTECS) (ZIMM)

Immunotoxicant (ATSDR)

Kidney Toxicant (RTECS)

Neurotoxicant (STAC)

Reproductive Toxicant (OEHHA-CREL)

Respiratory Toxicant (OEHHA-CREL) (RTECS)

Skin or Sense Organ Toxicant (EPA-HEN) (HAZMAP) (KLAA) (RTECS)

Alternative Materials

PET Plastics

Additional Regulatory Information

Does it Correspond With Any Green Building Credits?

Green Guide for Health Care - MR Credit 4.1 - PBT Elimination: Dioxins;
Pearl Building Rating System v1.0 SM-1: Non-Polluting Materials;
LEED Pilot Credit 2: PBT Source Reduction: Dioxins and Halogenated Organic Compounds

How is it Categorized?

Chlorinated Polymers

What is it’s Origin?

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) is a thermoplastic produced by chlorination of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin. 

Divisions and Sections

Div 33 Utilities

General Reference

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