ASTM D3122-15

Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Styrene-Rubber (SR) Plastic Pipe and Fittings

ABSTRACT
This specification provides general requirements for styrene-rubber solvent cements used in joining styrene-rubber (SR) plastic pipe and fittings. A recommended procedure for joining styrene-rubber pipe and fittings is given. The materials shall meet the required resin content, dissolution, viscosity, and lap shear strength.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification provides general requirements for styrene-rubber solvent cements to be used in joining styrene-rubber (SR) plastic pipe and fittings.  
1.2 A recommended procedure for joining styrene-rubber pipe and fittings is given in the appendix.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification: 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2015
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.20 - Joining

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D3122 −15 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Solvent Cements for Styrene-Rubber (SR) Plastic Pipe and
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Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3122; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* F493 Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
1.1 This specification provides general requirements for
styrene-rubber solvent cements to be used in joining styrene-
3. Terminology
rubber (SR) plastic pipe and fittings.
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
1.2 A recommended procedure for joining styrene-rubber
nology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
pipe and fittings is given in the appendix.
nology D1600, unless otherwise specified.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
4. General Requirements
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only. 4.1 The solvent cement shall be a solution of styrene-rubber
(SR) plastic compound or resin meeting the following require-
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
ments.
test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification: This
4.1.1 The SR plastic compounds or resin shall contain at
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
least 50 % styrene plastics, combined with rubbers to a
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
minimum rubber content of 5 %, and compounding materials
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
such as antioxidants and lubricants, and may contain up to
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
15 % acrylonitrile combined in the styrene plastics or rubbers,
tions prior to use.
orboth.Therubbersshallbeofthepolybutadieneorbutadiene-
styrene type, or both, with a maximum styrene content of 25 %
2. Referenced Documents
or nitrile type or both. The combined styrene plastics and
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
rubber content shall be not less than 90 %. No filler may be
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
used. (See Specification D2852.)
D1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
4.2 Either virgin or clean rework material may be used
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
provided that the rework material is generated from the solvent
tics
cement manufacturer’s own production, is compatible with
D2852 Specification for Styrene-Rubber (SR) Plastic Drain
virgin material, and will produce a cement that meets the
Pipe and Fittings
requirements of this specification.
E1953 Practice for Description of Thermal Analysis and
Rheology Apparatus
4.3 The cement shall be free-flowing and shall not contain
F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,
lumps, macroscopic undissolved particles, or any foreign
Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic
matter that will adversely affect the ultimate joint strength or
Pipe and Fittings
chemical resistance of the cement.
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
4.4 The cement shall show no gelatin. It shall show no
stratification or separation that cannot be removed by stirring.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic 4.5 The cement shall be a solution of styrene-rubber (SR)
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.
plastic compound or resin meeting the requirements of 4.1.1
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2015. Published August 2015. Originally
dissolved in one of the following solvents:
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D3122 – 95 (2009).
4.5.1 Methyl ethyl ketone.
DOI: 10.1520/D3122-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.5.2 Toluene.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on NOTE 1—It is recommended that solvent cements made to this speci-
the ASTM website. fication not be orange since that color is being recommended for use with
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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CPVC solvent cement under Specification F493.
the nearest 1 mg into a tared ointment tin. Place tin into the
vacuum oven (Note 5) and heat at 120°C
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Designation: D3122 − 95 (Reapproved 2009) D3122 − 15
Standard Specification for
Solvent Cements for Styrene-Rubber (SR) Plastic Pipe and
1
Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3122; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This specification provides general requirements for styrene-rubber solvent cements to be used in joining styrene-rubber
(SR) plastic pipe and fittings.
1.2 A recommended procedure for joining styrene-rubber pipe and fittings is given in the appendix.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification: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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D2852 Specification for Styrene-Rubber (SR) Plastic Drain Pipe and Fittings
E1953 Practice for Description of Thermal Analysis and Rheology Apparatus
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
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
D1600, unless otherwise specified.
4. General Requirements
4.1 The solvent cement shall be a solution of styrene-rubber (SR) plastic compound or resin meeting the following
requirements.
4.1.1 The SR plastic compounds or resin shall contain at least 50 % styrene plastics, combined with rubbers to a minimum
rubber content of 5 %, and compounding materials such as antioxidants and lubricants, and may contain up to 15 % acrylonitrile
combined in the styrene plastics or rubbers, or both. The rubbers shall be of the polybutadiene or butadiene-styrene type, or both,
with a maximum styrene content of 25 % or nitrile type or both. The combined styrene plastics and rubber content shall be not
less than 90 %. No filler may be used. (See Specification D2852.)
4.2 Either virgin or clean rework material may be used provided that the rework material is generated from the solvent cement
manufacturer’s own production, is compatible with virgin material, and will produce a cement that meets the requirements of this
specification.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.
Current edition approved May 1, 2009Aug. 1, 2015. Published September 2009August 2015. Originally approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 20022009
as D3122 – 95 (2002).(2009). DOI: 10.1520/D3122-95R09.10.1520/D3122-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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4.3 The cement shall be free-flowing and shall not contain lumps, macroscopic undissolved particles, or any foreign matter that
will adversely affect the ultimate joint strength or chemical resistance of the cement.
4.4 The cement shall show no gelatin. It shall show no stratification or separation that cannot be removed by stirring.
4.5 The cement shall be a solution of styrene-rubber (SR) plastic compound or resin meeting the requirements of 4.1.1 dissolved
in one of the foll
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