ABS Pipes vs. PVC Pipes Many of the key differences between Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) are either minor or situational, but there’s one difference likely to stand out to many homeowners: ABS pipe is made with BPA, and PVC pipe is not. BPA, or...
PB - PolyButylene pipe and acetal plastic insert pipes - "PB plumbing" PP - Polypropylene plastic Most plastic piping used outdoors is buried at least 18 inches deep. Exposed piping may be subject to mechanical damage and deterioration from sunlight. Plastic supply piping is popular because it...
ABS due to its versatility is used in many applications, such as car parts, toys, electronic housings, consumer products, pipe fittings and many more, and creates the second most amount of waste after polyolefins [8]. The great variety of its uses and the variability in the product compositi...