FlowGuard Gold® and Corzan® Piping Systems a Proven Choice for Healthcare Facilities

Hospitals and healthcare facilities require a dependable plumbing system that can meet the demands of continuous operation and perform in a wide variety of applications. From water distribution to disposal of chemical wastes, medical plumbing systems must be reliable, long-lasting and cost-efficient, while keeping patient comfort and safety a top priority. With technology from the Lubrizol Corporation, FlowGuard Gold® and Corzan® CPVC piping systems offer specifiers, builders and contractors a unique mix of benefits to meet the high standards of the healthcare industry.

Improved Performance, Uncompromised Water Quality

Patient well-being is a top priority. FlowGuard Gold and Corzan pipe and fittings provide quieter operation so patients get the rest they need. The thermoplastic properties of our CPVC help to minimize water flow noise and reduce water hammer.

Superior antimicrobial performance, as documented by multiple international studies, helps to minimize health complications for patients. CPVC consistently outperforms most other non-metallic piping materials with its ability to resist the formation of biofilms, which form when biomass such as bacteria, fungi, algae and mold adhere to surfaces in wet environments.

FlowGuard Gold and Corzan piping systems are also preferred in water systems disinfected using chlorine dioxide. Many health care facilities use chlorine dioxide for its effectiveness in promoting patient hygiene and in resisting biofilm formation. CPVC is not only preferred in water systems using chlorine dioxide – it is used in the chlorine dioxide generation systems themselves. Neither copper nor polypropylene can handle chlorine dioxide treated water like a FlowGuard Gold and Corzan piping system.

Since FlowGuard Gold and Corzan piping systems don’t scale or corrode, they don’t compromise water quality as a result of copper contamination. This is important since some studies show that copper consumption from corroded piping contributes to Alzheimer’s disease.

Efficient Installation

Fast, easy installation is critical to reduce disruptions to medical services and overall patient care. Since FlowGuard Gold and Corzan piping systems are joined with a solvent weld process, it improves installer productivity, reduces installation time and keeps projects on schedule.

Unlike copper, CPVC piping systems are not soldered, so hazardous torches are not required on the job site. This is important, especially in cities and towns where codes require hot work permits and a fire watch on site for jobs that have an open flame, both adding costly hurdles to the project.

And, there are no expensive installation tools needed as with polypropylene systems. As an added benefit, less labor-intensive installation means reduced overall labor costs.

Greater Material Safety in a Fire Event

Hospitals and healthcare facilities that choose FlowGuard Gold and Corzan piping systems over other plastic alternatives benefit from the added peace of mind from CPVC having excellent flame and smoke characteristics. Unlike polyolefin-based piping systems, our products require nearly three times the oxygen that is present in air in order to sustain combustion. FlowGuard Gold and Corzan systems are also widely accepted for use in plenum rated spaces because of their relatively low smoke generation in a fire event.

Environmental Sustainability

When compared to copper, FlowGuard Gold and Corzan CPVC piping systems have lower energy requirements, taking into account energy of material resource, process energy and transportation energy. Since the production of CPVC is energy efficient, the amount of greenhouse gases associated with our piping systems is much less than with copper systems too.

The Lubrizol Advantage

Healthcare facilities worldwide have been successfully using our piping system for years. Through product innovation, technical expertise and the many value-added services offered to customers, we continue to advance CPVC solutions for the building and construction market. From design of the base materials, to the production of resins and compounds, our world-class research and development capabilities differentiate us from the competition and set a higher standard for product quality.

With billions of feet of our CPVC piping product installed globally in commercial and residential applications, Lubrizol offers the medical industry the confidence of a plumbing system that will perform to the highest standards from a proven partner trusted by building professionals for more than 50 years.

There is no better choice for healthcare plumbing systems than FlowGuard Gold and Corzan piping products.

For additional information regarding the advantages of choosing FlowGuard Gold and Corzan plumbing applications for healthcare facilities, visit www.flowguardgold.com.