FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 2003

Contact:
Judy Makowski
Corzan™ Industrial Systems
(216) 447-7392
-or-
Eileen Petridis
Robert Falls & Co. Public Relations
(216) 696-0229

CLEVELAND, OH – Corzan™ Industrial Systems – comprised of durable chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe, sheet, duct, fittings and valves – deliver superior resistance to highly corrosive fluids in a wide range of industrial environments. By replacing conventional metallic systems with Corzan^® CPVC, engineers can extend system service life and reduce maintenance, while minimizing process life cycle costs.

Many chemicals in the process industry aggressively corrode most metal systems, resulting in process leaks, flow restrictions and, ultimately, premature failure. Inherently durable, Corzan CPVC pipe and fittings demonstrate superior resistance to internal and external corrosion and – unlike metallic systems – will never pit or scale. In addition, Corzan CPVC is inert to most mineral acids, bases, salts and aliphatic hydrocarbons and compares favorably to other non-metals in these chemical environments.

Additional properties enhance versatility
In addition to its superior corrosion resistance properties, Corzan CPVC offers manufacturers exceptional mechanical strength, flame spread and smoke performance characteristics, and excellent life cycle economics in a single package. For more than 40 years, a full line of process components made from CPVC has allowed engineers to design system with longer service life, lower maintenance, improved process utilization and greater cost efficiency when compared to traditional metal materials.

Corzan CPVC pipes feature smooth interior walls for excellent hydraulic capability. The piping system demonstrates good abrasion resistance and does not propagate fire beyond an ignition zone. While Corzan CPVC pipe and fittings have an upper working temperature as high as 239°F (115°C) (limited sizes), they demonstrate low thermal conductivity. This reduces the potential for burn injuries from hot pipes and may diminish the need and expense of installing protective insulation.

Corzan CPVC piping is also lightweight, offering easy installation and maintenance. Since the systems are installed by solvent cementing, flanging or threading, installation and retrofit costs are lower, as are maintenance costs, when compared to engineered metallic systems.

This combination of features makes Corzan CPVC an ideal alternative to conventional metallic systems in such industries as metal finishing, pulp and paper, water and waste treatment, chemical processing, semiconductor and chlor-alkali.

“In virtually every industry today, manufacturers are looking for more cost-effective operations without sacrificing performance,” says Rocco Mango, Corzan CPVC Business Manager. “The savings achieved by using Corzan CPVC can be documented from beginning to end: lower material costs, lower installation costs, and lower retrofit and overall maintenance costs. This combination of features makes Corzan CPVC the preferred material for many industrial applications.”

A complete product portfolio
Corzan CPVC is available in a complete line of process components, including pipe and fittings, sheet, valves, pumps, strainers, filters, ducting, storage tanks, fume scrubbers, tower packing and process vessels.

The pipes are available in different sizes, ranging from ¼ to 16 inches (6mm – 400mm) iron pipe size (IPS) dimensions in schedule 40 and 80 piping systems. The newly introduced 14- (350mm) and 16-inch (400 mm) diameter pipes were developed to meet large volume needs to offer a complete system solution. Corzan CPVC sheet and ductwork are also available in a wide range of sizes to meet various application requirements.

For more information on high-performance Corzan CPVC or to discuss a specific application, call 888-234-2436. Visit Corzan CPVC on the Web at www.corzancpvc.com.

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Corzan^® is a registered trademark of Noveon, Inc., headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Noveon is a leading producer and marketer of technologically advanced specialty chemicals for a broad range of consumer and industrial applications. Previously BFGoodrich Performance Materials, Noveon began operating as an independent company on March 1, 2001.