Each of the plastic materials used for piping systems has a unique set of properties that make a particular material suitable for some applications and in some cases not for others. In many applications, there will be a choice of materials suitable for a particular process installation, and when this occurs there are many other factors that may be considered, including material cost and ease of installation.

The pages in this section will assist designers in the selection of the correct material for a particular application, and provides a more detailed overview of the plastic materials that are available.