"The wall thickness designations "Standard" "Extra-Strong" and "Double Extra Strong" have been

commercially used designations for many years. The schedule numbers were subsequently added as a
convenient designation for use in ordering pipe. "Standard" and Schedule 40 are identical for nominal
pipe sizes up to 10 inches, inclusive. All larger sizes of "Standard" have 3/8" wall thickness. "Extra
Strong" and Schedule 80 are identical for nominal pipe sizes up to 8 inch, inclusive. All larger sizes of
"Extra-Strong" have 1/2 inch wall thickness."
"Plastic pipe can be specified my means of Schedules 40, 80 and 120, which conform dimensionally to
metal pipe, or through a Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR). The SDR is a rounded value obtained by
dividing the average outside diameter of the pipe by the wall thickness. Within an individual SDR series
of pipe, pressure ratings are uniform, regardless of pipe diameter."
Specific to PVC:
Properties: rigid, fire self-extinguishing, high impact and tensile strength
Common uses: water, gas, sewage, industrial process, irrigation
Operating temperature: With Pressure 100F (38C), Without Pressure 180F (82C)
Joining methods: solvent cement, elastomeric seal, mechanical coupling, transition fitting