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the difference is that in pvc h-c is replaced with c-cl. c-cl is less oxidisible by air while h-cl is oxidisable hence flamable while cl-c doesn't

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What is the difference between PVC schedule 40 and PVC 80?

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What is the between PVC and CPVC?

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What is the difference between pvccpvc pipe?

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