ASTM F2618-24

Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe and Fittings for Chemical Waste Drainage Systems

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the performance requirements of CPVC pipe, fittings and solvent cements used in chemical waste drainage systems.  
1.2 A system is made up of pipe, fittings and solvent cement that meet the requirements of this standard.
Note 1: Consult the manufacturer’s chemical resistance recommendations for chemical waste drainage applications prior to use.  
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes and appendices that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.  
1.4 The pressure tests described in this standard are laboratory hydrostatic tests that are intended to verify joint/system integrity. They are not intended for use as field tests of installed systems.  
1.5 Due to inherent hazards associated with testing components and systems with compressed air or other compressed gases, no such testing shall be done unless the component manufacturer gives approval in writing.
Note 2: Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases contain large amounts of stored energy, which present serious safety hazards should a system fail for any reason.  
1.6 Mechanical joints used for joining pipe and fittings of different materials are provided for in this specification. They include common flanges, couplings, and unions.  
1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
Note 3: This specification specifies dimensional, performance, and test requirements for fluid handling applications but does not address venting of combustion gases.  
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2024
• ICS: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes
• ICS: 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.63 - DWV

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2618-21 - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe and Fittings for Chemical Waste Drainage Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2024

Overview

ASTM F2618-24 specifies the performance requirements for chlorinated poly (vinyl chloride) (CPVC) pipe, fittings, and solvent cements intended for use in chemical waste drainage systems. Developed by ASTM International, this standard ensures the quality, durability, and chemical resistance of CPVC piping systems designed specifically for the transport and disposal of corrosive waste liquids in laboratory or industrial environments. It covers physical properties, material requirements, joint integrity, dimensional tolerances, product marking, and installation guidance, providing confidence in the safe application of CPVC piping for chemical waste drainage.

Key Topics

• Material Requirements: CPVC compounds used must meet stringent classification standards to deliver chemical resistance, homogeneity, and durability.
• Performance Testing: Laboratory hydrostatic pressure tests verify the integrity of both solvent-cemented and mechanical joints.
• Chemical Compatibility: Users should consult manufacturers for recommendations regarding chemical resistance to ensure material suitability.
• Dimensional Standards: Pipe sizes, wall thicknesses, and fitting dimensions are carefully controlled for consistent system performance.
• Joint Methods: Includes solvent cementing, mechanical joining (flanges, couplings, unions), and proper use of thread sealants, gaskets, and seals.
• Product Marking: Pipes and fittings require permanent, legible markings, indicating manufacturer, material, nominal size, CPVC-CW designation, and ASTM F2618 compliance.
• Solvent Cement Specifications: Cements must meet requirements for color, viscosity, and safe use; flammable components necessitate proper handling.
• Installation Guidance: Recommendations for storage, assembly, support, and alignment help ensure system safety and long-term performance.

Applications

CPVC pipe and fittings for chemical waste drainage systems are ideally suited for:

• Laboratories: Safely conveying acidic, caustic, or otherwise corrosive chemical waste fluids in academic, research, and industrial labs.
• Industrial Waste Systems: Handling chemical discharge in manufacturing, processing plants, or facilities where chemical resistance is paramount.
• Specialty Drainage: Used in commercial and institutional buildings where aggressive waste streams exceed the capabilities of standard PVC or metal piping.
• Retrofit and New Construction: Applicable for both new installations and upgrades to existing chemical waste drainage systems, ensuring code compliance and reliability.
• Building Services: Integration with other plumbing and mechanical systems for the transport of hazardous fluids, provided that chemical compatibility is verified.

Related Standards

Several other standards are referenced and integrated with ASTM F2618-24 to ensure complete system quality and compatibility:

• ASTM D1784: Specifies the classification system for rigid PVC and CPVC compounds.
• ASTM D2122: Provides test methods for determining dimensions of thermoplastic pipe and fittings.
• ASTM D543: Details practices for evaluating the chemical resistance of plastics.
• ASTM F493: Covers requirements for solvent cements used with CPVC pipe and fittings.
• ASTM F1498: Specifies taper pipe threads for thermoplastic pipes and fittings.
• ASTM D3311, F2135: Define patterns for DWV plastic fittings.
• Codes and Regulations: Installations should comply with applicable versions of the International and Uniform Plumbing Codes, as well as Federal Standard 123 and MIL-STD-129 for marking and shipping when relevant.

Practical Value

By adhering to the ASTM F2618-24 standard, engineers, contractors, and facility operators ensure the safety, reliability, and chemical compatibility of CPVC waste piping systems. Its rigorous requirements help prevent leakage, system failure, and hazardous exposure, making it a trusted choice for environments where chemical waste drainage is critical.

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2618 − 24 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe and Fittings
for Chemical Waste Drainage Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2618; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.1 This specification covers the performance requirements
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
of CPVC pipe, fittings and solvent cements used in chemical
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
waste drainage systems.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.2 A system is made up of pipe, fittings and solvent cement
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
that meet the requirements of this standard.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
NOTE 1—Consult the manufacturer’s chemical resistance recommenda-
tions for chemical waste drainage applications prior to use.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes
2. Referenced Documents
and appendices that provide explanatory material. These notes
and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not 2.1 ASTM Standards:
be considered as requirements of the specification. D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
Chemical Reagents
1.4 The pressure tests described in this standard are labora-
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
tory hydrostatic tests that are intended to verify joint/system
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-
integrity. They are not intended for use as field tests of installed
tics (Withdrawn 2024)
systems.
D1784 Classification System and Basis for Specification for
1.5 Due to inherent hazards associated with testing compo-
Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlo-
nents and systems with compressed air or other compressed
rinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
gases, no such testing shall be done unless the component
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
manufacturer gives approval in writing.
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2321 Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplas-
NOTE 2—Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases
contain large amounts of stored energy, which present serious safety tic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications
hazards should a system fail for any reason.
D2412 Test Method for Determination of External Loading
Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
1.6 Mechanical joints used for joining pipe and fittings of
different materials are provided for in this specification. They D2444 Practice for Determination of the Impact Resistance
of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup
include common flanges, couplings, and unions.
(Falling Weight)
1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D3311 Specification for Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV)
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Plastic Fittings Patterns
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,
and are not considered standard.
Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic
NOTE 3—This specification specifies dimensional, performance, and
Pipe and Fittings
test requirements for fluid handling applications but does not address
venting of combustion gases.
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F493 Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.63 on DWV. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved April 1, 2024. Published April 2024. Originally the ASTM website.
approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as F2618–21. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/F2618-24 www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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F2618 − 24
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings 4.2.1 CPVC Material—All pipe and fittings shall be made
F1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Thermo- CPVC compounds meeting or exceeding the requirements of
plastic Pipe and Fittings cell classification 23447 as defined in Specification D1784.
F2135 Specification for Molded Drain, Waste, and Vent 4.2.2 CPVC materials shall be permitted to contain
(DWV) Short-Pattern Plastic Fittings stabilizers, lubricants, and pigments not detrimental to pipe and
fittings provided that the final compound, and the pipe and
2.2 Other Documents:
fittings produced, meet the requirements of this specification.
International Plumbing Code
4.2.3 Rework Material—Clean rework material generated
Uniform Plumbing Code
from the manufacturer’s own pipe or fittings may be used
Federal Standard 123 Marking for Shipment (Civilian Agen-
provided the pipe or fittings produced meet the requirements of
cies)
this specification.
Federal Standard 129 Military Marking for Shipment and
4.2.4 All thread sealants, gaskets, and seal rings shall be of
Storage
a material that meets the chemical resistance for the end use
3. Terminology
application.
3.1 Definitions:
5. General Requirements for Solvent Cement
3.1.1 Definitions used in this specification are in accordance
with the definitions given in Terminology F412, and abbrevia- 5.1 The solvent cement shall meet the general requirements
tions are in accordance with Terminology D1600, unless of standard F493 and be classified as heavy-bodied, having a
otherwise indicated. minimum viscosity of 1600 cP (1600 MPa-s).
3.1.2 The plumbing terminology used in this specification is
5.2 The cement shall not contain any inorganic fillers.
in accordance with the definitions given in the International
5.3 CPVC solvent cement meeting the requirements of this
Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code, unless
standard shall be mustard in color to facilitate identification
otherwise indicated.
and minimize unintentional use of other cements that may fail
at elevated service temperatures.
4. Requirements
NOTE 5—Safe handling of solvent cements: Solvent cements for plastic
4.1 The requirements in this section are intended only for
pipe are made from flammable liquids. Keep them away from all sources
use as quality control tests, not as simulated service tests.
of ignition. Maintain proper ventilation to reduce fire hazard and to
4.1.1 All pipe and fittings shall be homogeneous throughout
minimize breathing of solvent vapors. Avoid contact of cement with skin
and be free of visible cracks, holes, foreign inclusions, or other
and eyes. Refer to Practice F402 for information on safe handling of
injurious defects. The pipe and fittings shall be as uniform as
solvent cements.
commercially practicable in color, opacity, density and other
6. Dimensions and Tolerances
physical properties.
4.1.2 Pipe and fittings shall be joined by the use of solvent
6.1 The patterns, dimensions, and laying lengths of molded
cement, threading, or mechanical joints meeting the require-
fittings, including adaptors, shall meet the requirements of
ments of this standard and as recommended by the manufac-
Specifications D3311 or F2135 or shall be of a proven design
turer.
and shall allow a smooth transition of flow from one direction
4.1.3 All dimensions shall be determined in accordance
to another. Specialty fittings or fittings with laying lengths not
with Test Method D2122.
meeting the requirements of Specification D3311 or Specifica-
4.1.4 All components within a system shall meet the speci-
tion F2135 shall not be excluded. For these fittings, laying
fications of this standard. 7
lengths shall be provided by the manufacturer.
4.1.5 CPVC Solvent Cement—The CPVC solvent cement
NOTE 6—ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity
used to join the pipe and fittings covered under this specifica-
of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentioned in this
tion shall comply with Section 5 and 9.4. Consult the pipe and
standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination
fitting manufacturer to determine whether or not a primer is
of the validity of any such patent rights, and the risk of infringement of
required. such rights, are entirely their own responsibility.
6.1.1 The outside diameter and wall thickness of pipe shall
NOTE 4—At lower temperatures (< 40 °F, or < 4 °C) and for larger
diameters of pipe and fittings (>6 in. in diameter), a primer may be meet the requirements of Table 1 and Table 2.
recommended by the manufacturer.
6.1.2 Fitting sockets shall conform to the dimensional
requirements as specified in Table 3.
4.1.6 Mechanical fittings shall meet the requirements of
7.4. 6.1.3 The spigot dimensions of fittings shall meet the
requirements of Table 1 and Table 2.
4.2 Materials:
4 7
Available from International Code Council (ICC), 200 Massachusetts Ave., Molded fittings meeting the requirements of Specification D3311 made from
NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20001, http://www.iccsafe.org. CPVC and used for piping that handles corrosive waste are covered by a patent.
Available from International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Interested parties are invited to submit information regarding the identification of an
Officials, 4755 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761, http://www.iapmo.org. alternative(s) to this patented item to the ASTM International Headquarters. Your
Available from DLA Document Services, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Ave., comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, http://quicksearch.dla.mil. technical committee, which you may attend.
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TABLE 1 Outside Diameters and Tolerances for Pipe and Spigot
7.5.1 Hydrostatic Pressure Test—Mechanical joints shall
Ends, in. (mm)
not leak when tested in accordance with 8.5.
Nominal Average Tolerance Out-of-Roundness
7.5.2 Mechanical Joint Separation Test—Mechanical joints
Pipe Size Outside [maximum minus minimum]
shall neither separate nor leak when tested in accordance with
Diameter
8.6.
1 ⁄4 1.660 ± 0.005 0.024
(42.2) (±0.13) (0.61)
1 7.6 CPVC Compound Chemical Resistance—CPVC com-
1 ⁄2 1.900 ± 0.006 0.024
(48.3) (±0.15) (0.61)
pounds used to produce pipe or fittings to this standard shall
2 2.375 ± 0.006 0.024
meet the requirements of 8.2.
(60.3) (±0.15) (0.61)
3 3.500 ± 0.008 0.030
NOTE 7—Before installing a CPVC chemical waste piping system,
(88.9) (±0.20) (0.76)
chemical resistance data for the piping in question should be evaluated.
4 4.500 ± 0.009 0.100
Caution should be taken when mixing chemicals as properties can change.
(114.3) (±0.23) (2.54)
If there is a chemical resistance question, consult the manufacturer(s).
6 6.625 ± 0.011 0.100
(168.3) (±0.28) (2.54)
8. Test Methods
8 8.625 ± 0.015 0.150
(219.1) (±0.38) (3.81)
8.1 Conditioning:
10 10.750 ± 0.015 0.150
8.1.1 For routine quality control testing, condition the speci-
(273.1) (±0.38) (3.81)
12 12.750 ± 0.015 0.150
mens at the room temperature and humidity of the manufac-
(323.9) (±0.38) (3.81)
turers testing facilities for not less than one hour or until the
specimens reach room temperature.
8.1.2 For referee purposes, condition and test the specimens
TABLE 2 Wall Thickness and Tolerances for Pipe and Fitting
before testing, in a standard laboratory atmosphere of 73 °F 6
Spigot Ends, in. (mm)
4 °F (23 °C 6 2 °C) and 50 6 5% relative humidity for not less
Nominal Pipe Size Minimum Tolerance
1 ⁄4 0.140 (3.56) +0.020 (+0.51) – 0.000 than 40 h prior to testing in accordance with Procedure A of
1 ⁄2 0.145 (3.68) +0.020 (+0.51) –0.000
Practice D618.
2 0.154 (3.91) +0.020 (+0.51) –0.000
3 0.216 (5.49) +0.026 (+0.66) –0.000
8.2 CPVC Compound Chemical Resistance—Pipe and fit-
4 0.237 (6.02) +0.028 (+0.71) –0.000
ting materials shall be evaluated in accordance with Test
6 0.280 (7.11) +0.034 (+0.86) – 0.000
Method D543 practice A, procedures I and II, using the
8 0.322 (8.18) +0.039 (+0.99) – 0.000
10 0.365 (9.27) +0.044 (+1.12) –0.000
chemicals listed in Table 4. Weight change shall not exceed 2%
12 0.406 (10.31) +0.049 ( +1.24) –0.000
nor shall apparent tensile strength change by more than 10 %.
In cases where there is a change in the apparent tensile strength
greater than 10%, a further evaluation shall be made after the
test specimen is removed from the chemical and conditioned
6.2 Cleanouts—Cleanout plugs, and caps, as commonly for 72 h. If after 72 h, there is a minimum of 50% recovery of
used in the manufacturer’s laboratory drainage system, shall tensile strength as compared to the unexposed specimen, and
have a thread size and depth sufficient to ensure that the that figure is within 610% of the original tensile strength of the
minimum waterway dimensions are maintained. All CPVC
unexposed specimen, the test shall be considered acceptable.
cleanouts having female threads shall be supplied with CPVC
8.3 Solvent Cement Joint Chemical Resistance Integrity
plugs.
Test—Prepare ten pipe test specimens, each having two sec-
6.3 Traps—All traps shall have a minimum water seal of 2 tions of pipe connected by a coupling using the manufacturer’s
in. (50 mm).
specified solvent cement that is used to join the CPVC
chemical waste drainage systems. The ten pipe test specimens
6.4 Threaded fittings—for all fittings having taper pipe
shall be fitted with test caps on both ends with drain and vent
threads, threads shall conform to standard F1498.
connections to enable the specimens to be filled with chemicals
and to subsequently be internally pressurized. Allow the
7. System Integrity
materials to be conditioned at 73 °F 6 4 °F (23 °C 6 2 °C) for
7.1 Solvent Cemented Joint Hydrostatic Pressure Test—
24 h after the joints are completed. After the 24 h conditioning
Solvent cement joints shall not leak when tested in accordance
period, completely fill each of the ten specimens with the
with 8.4.
chemicals listed in Table 4. One chemical at the specified
7.2 Solvent Cement Joint Chemical Resistance Integrity
concentrations within Table 4 shall be used per test specimen,
Test: Solvent cemented joints shall not leak when tested in making sure that the chemical media completely fills the
accordance with 8.3.
specimen prior to being capped off. The specimens shall be
pre-labeled to identify with which of the chemicals it is filled.
7.3 CPVC Pipe Flattening Test: There shall be no evidence
Expose each of the ten specimens to the chemicals for one
of splitting, cracking, or breaking when the pipe is tested in
week at 73 °F 6 4 °F (23 °C 6 2 °C) under an internal test
accordance with 8.8.
pressure of 5 psig (34.5 kPa). After the holding period, remove
7.4 Impact Resistance—The impact resistance testing shall
the specimens and drain the chemical reagents. The specimens
be in accordance with 8.9.
shall be rinsed and dried to remove any traces of the chemicals
7.5 Mechanical Joints: from the inside of the pipe. Each specimen shall then be
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TABLE 3 Dimensions and Tolerances for Fitting Sockets, in. (mm)
Nominal Pipe A B C E Internal
Threads
Socket Socket Socket Wall Outside Thread
Entrance Bottom Depth thickness Diameter length
A
Diameter Diameter min min of Hub, min
M min
Average Tolerance Out Average Tolerance Out
on Avg -of- on -of -
in. (mm) Roundness Avg Roundness
in. (mm)
1.675 +0.010/-0.005 0.024 1.655 ± 0.005 0.024 0.687 0.156 1.871 0.687
1 ⁄4
(42.54) (+0.25/-0.13) (0.61) (42.04) (± 0.13) (0.61) (17.44) (3.96) (47.52) (17.44)
1.915 +0.010/-0.005 0.024 1.894 ± 0.006 0.024 0.687 0.156 2.127 0.687
1 ⁄2
(48.64) (+0.25/-0.13) (0.61) (48.11) (± 0.15) (0.61) (17.44) (3.96) (54.03) (17.44)
2.390 +0.010/-0.005 0.024 2.369 ± 0.006 0.024 0.750 0.156 2.634 0.750
(60.71) (+0.25/-0.13) (0.61) (60.17) (± 0.15) (0.61) (19.05) (3.96) (66.90) (19.05)
3.520 +0.010/-0.005 0.030 3.492 ± 0.008 0.030 1.500 0.219 3.841 1.187
(89.41) (+0.25/-0.13) (0.76) (88.70) (± 0.20) (0.76) (38.10) (5.56) (97.56) (30.15)
4.520 +0.010/-0.005 0.030 4.491 ± 0.009 0.030 1.750 0.250 4.907 1.281
(114.8) (+0.25/-0.13) (0.76) (114.1) (± 0.23) (0.76) (44.45) (6.35) (124.6) (32.54)
6.647 +0.015/-0.010 0.060 6.614 ± 0.011 0.060 3.000 0.281 7.203 1.500
(168.8) (+0.38/-0.25) (1.52) (168.0) (± 0.28) (1.52) (76.20) (7.14) (183.0) (38.10)
B B
8.655 +0.030/-0.000 0.090 8.610 +0.015/- 0.090 4.000 0.328
8 0.015
B B
(
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F2618 − 21 F2618 − 24 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe and Fittings
for Chemical Waste Drainage Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2618; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the performance requirements of CPVC pipe, fittings and solvent cements used in chemical waste
drainage systems.
1.2 A system is made up of pipe, fittings and solvent cement that meet the requirements of this standard.
NOTE 1—Consult the manufacturer’s chemical resistance recommendations for chemical waste drainage applications prior to use.
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes and appendices that provide explanatory material. These notes and
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.
1.4 The pressure tests described in this standard are laboratory hydrostatic tests that are intended to verify joint/system integrity.
They are not intended for use as field tests of installed systems.
1.5 Due to inherent hazards associated with testing components and systems with compressed air or other compressed gases, no
such testing shall be done unless the component manufacturer gives approval in writing.
NOTE 2—Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases contain large amounts of stored energy, which present serious safety hazards should
a system fail for any reason.
1.6 Mechanical joints used for joining pipe and fittings of different materials are provided for in this specification. They include
common flanges, couplings, and unions.
1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
NOTE 3—This specification specifies dimensional, performance, and test requirements for fluid handling applications but does not address venting of
combustion gases.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.63 on DWV.
Current edition approved April 1, 2021April 1, 2024. Published April 2021April 2024. Originally approved in 2009. lastLast previous edition approved in 20192021 as
F2618–19. DOI: 10.1520/F2618-21–21. DOI: 10.1520/F2618-24
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F2618 − 24
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)
D1784 Classification System and Basis for Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2321 Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications
D2412 Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
D2444 Practice for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling
Weight)
D3311 Specification for Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Plastic Fittings Patterns
F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F493 Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
F1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
F2135 Specification for Molded Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Short-Pattern Plastic Fittings
2.2 Other Documents:
International Plumbing Code
Uniform Plumbing Code
Federal Standard 123 Marking for Shipment (Civilian Agencies)
Federal Standard 129 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Definitions used in this specification are in accordance with the definitions given in Terminology F412, and abbreviations
are in accordance with Terminology D1600, unless otherwise indicated.
3.1.2 The plumbing terminology used in this specification is in accordance with the definitions given in the International Plumbing
Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code, unless otherwise indicated.
4. Requirements
4.1 The requirements in this section are intended only for use as quality control tests, not as simulated service tests.
4.1.1 All pipe and fittings shall be homogeneous throughout and be free of visible cracks, holes, foreign inclusions, or other
injurious defects. The pipe and fittings shall be as uniform as commercially practicable in color, opacity, density and other physical
properties.
4.1.2 Pipe and fittings shall be joined by the use of solvent cement, threading, or mechanical joints meeting the requirements of
this standard and as recommended by the manufacturer.
4.1.3 All dimensions shall be determined in accordance with Test Method D2122.
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4.1.4 All components within a system shall meet the specifications of this standard.
4.1.5 CPVC Solvent Cement—The CPVC solvent cement used to join the pipe and fittings covered under this specification shall
comply with Section 5 and 9.4. Consult the pipe and fitting manufacturer to determine whether or not a primer is required.
NOTE 4—At lower temperatures (< 40 °F, or < 4 °C) and for larger diameters of pipe and fittings (>6 in. in diameter), a primer may be recommended
by the manufacturer.
4.1.6 Mechanical fittings shall meet the requirements of 7.4.
4.2 Materials:
4.2.1 CPVC Material—All pipe and fittings shall be made CPVC compounds meeting or exceeding the requirements of cell
classification 23447 as defined in Specification D1784.
4.2.2 CPVC materials shall be permitted to contain stabilizers, lubricants, and pigments not detrimental to pipe and fittings
provided that the final compound, and the pipe and fittings produced, meet the requirements of this specification.
4.2.3 Rework Material—Clean rework material generated from the manufacturer’s own pipe or fittings may be used provided the
pipe or fittings produced meet the requirements of this specification.
4.2.4 All thread sealants, gaskets, and seal rings shall be of a material that meets the chemical resistance for the end use
application.
5. General Requirements for Solvent Cement
5.1 The solvent cement shall meet the general requirements of standard F493 and be classified as heavy-bodied, having a
minimum viscosity of 1600 cP (1600 MPa-s).
5.2 The cement shall not contain any inorganic fillers.
5.3 CPVC solvent cement meeting the requirements of this standard shall be mustard in color to facilitate identification and
minimize unintentional use of other cements that may fail at elevated service temperatures.
NOTE 5—Safe handling of solvent cements: Solvent cements for plastic pipe are made from flammable liquids. Keep them away from all sources of
ignition. Maintain proper ventilation to reduce fire hazard and to minimize breathing of solvent vapors. Avoid contact of cement with skin and eyes. Refer
to Practice F402 for information on safe handling of solvent cements.
6. Dimensions and Tolerances
6.1 The patterns, dimensions, and laying lengths of molded fittings, including adaptors, shall meet the requirements of
Specifications D3311 or F2135 or shall be of a proven design and shall allow a smooth transition of flow from one direction to
another. Specialty fittings or fittings with laying lengths not meeting the requirements of Specification D3311 or Specification
F2135 shall not be excluded. For these fittings, laying lengths shall be provided by the manufacturer.
NOTE 6—ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentioned in this standard.
Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights, and the risk of infringement of such rights, are
entirely their own responsibility.
6.1.1 The outside diameter and wall thickness of pipe shall meet the requirements of Table 1 and Table 2.
6.1.2 Fitting sockets shall conform to the dimensional requirements as specified in Table 3.
Molded fittings meeting the requirements of Specification D3311 made from CPVC and used for piping that handles corrosive waste are covered by a patent. Interested
parties are invited to submit information regarding the identification of an alternative(s) to this patented item to the ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will
receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
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TABLE 1 Outside Diameters and Tolerances for Pipe and Spigot
Ends, in. (mm)
Nominal Average Tolerance Out-of-Roundness
Pipe Size Outside [maximum minus minimum]
Diameter
1 ⁄4 1.660 ± 0.005 0.024
(42.2) (±0.13) (0.61)
1 ⁄2 1.900 ± 0.006 0.024
(48.3) (±0.15) (0.61)
2 2.375 ± 0.006 0.024
(60.3) (±0.15) (0.61)
3 3.500 ± 0.008 0.030
(88.9) (±0.20) (0.76)
4 4.500 ± 0.009 0.100
(114.3) (±0.23) (2.54)
6 6.625 ± 0.011 0.100
(168.3) (±0.28) (2.54)
8 8.625 ± 0.015 0.150
(219.1) (±0.38) (3.81)
10 10.750 ± 0.015 0.150
(273.1) (±0.38) (3.81)
12 12.750 ± 0.015 0.150
(323.9) (±0.38) (3.81)
TABLE 2 Wall Thickness and Tolerances for Pipe and Fitting
Spigot Ends, in. (mm)
Nominal Pipe Size Minimum Tolerance
1 ⁄4 0.140 (3.56) +0.020 (+0.51) – 0.000
1 ⁄2 0.145 (3.68) +0.020 (+0.51) –0.000
2 0.154 (3.91) +0.020 (+0.51) –0.000
3 0.216 (5.49) +0.026 (+0.66) –0.000
4 0.237 (6.02) +0.028 (+0.71) –0.000
6 0.280 (7.11) +0.034 (+0.86) – 0.000
8 0.322 (8.18) +0.039 (+0.99) – 0.000
10 0.365 (9.27) +0.044 (+1.12) –0.000
12 0.406 (10.31) +0.049 ( +1.24) –0.000
6.1.3 The spigot dimensions of fittings shall meet the requirements of Table 1 and Table 2.
6.2 Cleanouts—Cleanout plugs, and caps, as commonly used in the manufacturer’s laboratory drainage system, shall have a thread
size and depth sufficient to ensure that the minimum waterway dimensions are maintained. All CPVC cleanouts having female
threads shall be supplied with CPVC plugs.
6.3 Traps—All traps shall have a minimum water seal of 2 in. (50 mm).
6.4 Threaded fittings—for all fittings having taper pipe threads, threads shall conform to standard F1498.
7. System Integrity
7.1 Solvent Cemented Joint Hydrostatic Pressure Test— Solvent cement joints shall not leak when tested in accordance with 8.4.
7.2 Solvent Cement Joint Chemical Resistance Integrity Test: Solvent cemented joints shall not leak when tested in accordance
with 8.3.
7.3 CPVC Pipe Flattening Test: There shall be no evidence of splitting, cracking, or breaking when the pipe is tested in accordance
with 8.8.
7.4 Impact Resistance—The impact resistance testing shall be in accordance with 8.9.
7.5 Mechanical Joints:
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TABLE 3 Dimensions and Tolerances for Fitting Sockets, in. (mm)
Nominal Pipe A B C E Internal
Threads
Socket Socket Socket Wall Outside Thread
Entrance Bottom Depth thickness Diameter length
A
Diameter Diameter min min of Hub, min
M min
Average Tolerance Out Average Tolerance Out
on Avg -of- on -of -
in. (mm) Roundness Avg Roundness
in. (mm)
1.675 +0.010/-0.005 0.024 1.655 ± 0.005 0.024 0.687 0.156 1.871 0.687
1 ⁄4
(42.54) (+0.25/-0.13) (0.61) (42.04) (± 0.13) (0.61) (17.44) (3.96) (47.52) (17.44)
1.915 +0.010/-0.005 0.024 1.894 ± 0.006 0.024 0.687 0.156 2.127 0.687
1 ⁄2
(48.64) (+0.25/-0.13) (0.61) (48.11) (± 0.15) (0.61) (17.44) (3.96) (54.03) (17.44)
2.390 +0.010/-0.005 0.024 2.369 ± 0.006 0.024 0.750 0.156 2.634 0.750
(60.71) (+0.25/-0.13) (0.61) (60.17) (± 0.15) (0.61) (19.05) (3.96) (66.90) (19.05)
3.520 +0.010/-0.005 0.030 3.492 ± 0.008 0.030 1.500 0.219 3.841 1.187
(89.41) (+0.25/-0.13) (0.76) (88.70) (± 0.20) (0.76) (38.10) (5.56) (97.56) (30.15)
4.520 +0.010/-0.005 0.030 4.491 ± 0.009 0.030 1.750 0.250 4.907 1.281
(114.8) (+0.25/-0.13) (0.76) (114.1) (± 0.23) (0.76) (44.45) (6.35) (124.6) (32.54)
6.647 +0.015/-0.010 0.060 6.614 ± 0.011 0.060 3.000 0.281 7.203 1.500
(168.8) (+0.38/-0.25) (1.52) (168.0) (± 0.28) (1.52) (76.20) (7.14) (183.0) (38.10)
B B
8.655 +0.030/-0.000 0.090 8.610 +0.015/- 0.090 4.000 0.328
8 0.015
B B
(219.8) (+0.76/-0.00) (2.29) (218.7) (+0.38/-0.38) (2.29) (101.6) (8.33)
B B
10.780 +0.025/-0.020 0.120 10.737 ± 0.015 0.120 5.000 0.365
B B
(273.8) (+0.64/-0.51) (3.05) (272.7) (± 0.38) (3.04) (127.0) (9.28)
B B
12.780 +0.030/-0.025 0.150 12.736 ± 0.015 0.150 6.000 0.406
B B
(324.6) (+0.76/-0.64) (3.81) (323.5) (± 0.38) (3.81) (152.4) (10.30)
A
The thickness is a minimum value except that a ±10% variation resulting from core shift is allowable. In such case, the average of the two opposite wall thickness shall
equal or exceed the value shown in the table.
B
Not applicable for these nominal sizes.
7.5.1 Hydrostatic Pressure Test—Mechanical joints shall not leak when tested in accordance with 8.5.
7.5.2 Mechanical Joint Separation Test—Mechanical joints shall neither separate nor leak when tested in accordance with 8.6.
7.6 CPVC Compound Chemical Resistance—CPVC compounds used to produce pipe or fittings to this standard shall meet the
requirements of 8.2.
NOTE 7—Before installing a CPVC chemical waste piping system, chemical resistance data for the piping in question should be evaluated. Caution should
be taken when mixing chemicals as properties can change. If there is a chemical resistance question, consult the manufacturer(s).
8. Test Methods
8.1 Conditioning:
8.1.1 For routine quality control testing, condition the specimens at the room temperature and humidity of the manufacturers
testing facilities for not less than one hour or until the specimens reach room temperature.
8.1.2 For referee purposes, condition and test the specimens before testing, in a standard laboratory atmosphere of 73 °F 6 4 °F
(23 °C 6 2 °C) and 50 6 5% relative humidity for not less than 40 h prior to testing in accordance with Procedure A of Practice
D618.
8.2 CPVC Compound Chemical Resistance—Pipe and fitting materials shall be evaluated in accordance with Test Method D543
practice A, procedures I and II, using the chemicals listed in Table 4. Weight change shall not exceed 2% nor shall apparent tensile
strength change by more than 10 %. In cases where there is a change in the apparent tensile strength greater than 10%, a further
evaluation shall be made after the test specimen is removed from the chemical and conditioned for 72 h. If after 72 h, there is a
minimum of 50% recovery of tensile strength as compared to the unexposed specimen, and that figure is within 610% of the
original tensile strength of the unexposed specimen, the test shall be considered acceptable.
8.3 Solvent Cement Joint Chemical Resistance Integrity Test—Prepare ten pipe test specimens, each having two sections of pipe
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TABLE 4 Chemical List
Chemical 72 °F (23 °C)
Environment
Acetic Acid 100 % by volume
Acetone 30 % by volume
Methyl Alcohol 100 % by volume
Ammonium 15 % NH by weight
Hydroxide
Nitric Acid 70 % by weight
Sodium Hydroxide 60 % by weight
Sulfuric Acid 98 % by weight
Hydrochloric Acid 36 % by weight
Hydrogen Peroxide 50 % by weight
Sodium 15 % by weight
Hypochlorite
connected by a coupling using the manufacturer’s specified solvent cement that is used to join the CPVC chemical waste dr
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