The plastic pipes temperature rating chart below puts the most common piping materials side by side – ABS, PE, PVC, CPVC, PB, PP, and SR – so you can quickly compare typical temperature limits and the ranges where each material is usually specified.
A few practical notes before you use the chart: temperature “ratings” are not universal. They vary by standard (ASTM/ISO), pipe series (Schedule vs SDR), formulation, joining method, and the fluid being carried.
| Plastic Type | Full Name | With Pressure (°F) | With Pressure (°C) | Without Pressure (°F) | Without Pressure (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | 160-180 | 71-82 | 200 | 93 |
| PE | Polyethylene | 140-180 | 60-82 | 176 | 80 |
| PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride | 140 | 60 | 158 | 70 |
| CPVC | Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride | 200 | 93 | 210 | 99 |
| PB | Polybutylene | 180-200 | 82-93 | 210 | 99 |
| PP | Polypropylene | 180-200 | 82-93 | 230 | 110 |
| SR | Styrene Rubber | 160-180 | 71-82 | 195 | 90 |
MISUMI USA carries a wide range of industrial manufacturing components – including PVC Pipes, and Pipe Cutters – for your next project or machine fix. If you have any questions about measurement or sizing for your piping needs, feel free to connect with our product experts, and engineers. Also, if you are looking for more insights be sure to check out our other blog articles, including: Standard Pipe Schedule Charts, NPT Drill and Tap Chart, and more.
Author: Scott Bredemann | Updated: 2/2/2026
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