ASTM D2239-12a(2020)

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR) Based on Controlled Inside Diameter

ABSTRACT
This specification covers polyethylene (PE) pipe made in standard thermoplastic pipe dimension ratios and pressure rated for water. Polyethylene plastics used to make pipe meeting the requirements of this specification are categorized in two criteria: short-term strength tests and long-term strength tests. The plastics are defined by four hydrostatic design stresses developed on the basis of long-term tests. The material shall conform to the required limits of burst pressure, environmental stress cracking, and sustained pressure.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers polyethylene (PE) pipe made in standard inside dimension ratios (SIDR) and pressure rated for water (see appendix). Included are requirements for PE compounds and requirements and test methods for workmanship, dimensions, elevated temperature sustained pressure, burst pressure, and marking.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes shall not be considered as requirements of the specification. Notes and footnotes in tables and figures, and Supplementary Requirements are requirements of the specification.
Note 1: References and PE compound descriptions for PE2305, PE2406, PE3306, PE3406, and PE3408 have been removed due to changes in Specification D3350 and PPI TR-3. For removed designations, refer to previous editions of Specification D2239, Specification D3350, PPI TR-3 and PPI TR-4. The removal of these PE compounds does not affect pipelines that are in service. PE compounds and material designations resulting from changes in Specification D3350 and PPI TR-3 are addressed in Section 5.  
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2020
• ICS: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.26 - Olefin Based Pipe

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D2239 −12a (Reapproved 2020) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR) Based on
Controlled Inside Diameter
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2239; 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* Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1 This specification covers polyethylene (PE) pipe made
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
in standard inside dimension ratios (SIDR) and pressure rated
for water (see appendix). Included are requirements for PE
2. Referenced Documents
compounds and requirements and test methods for
workmanship, dimensions, elevated temperature sustained
2.1 ASTM Standards:
pressure, burst pressure, and marking.
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical D1238 Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only by Extrusion Plastometer
and are not considered standard. D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
Under Constant Internal Pressure
1.3 Thetextofthisspecificationreferencesnotes,footnotes,
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
notes and footnotes shall not be considered as requirements of
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
the specification. Notes and footnotes in tables and figures, and
tics
Supplementary Requirements are requirements of the specifi-
D1603 Test Method for Carbon Black Content in Olefin
cation.
Plastics
NOTE 1—References and PE compound descriptions for PE2305,
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
PE2406, PE3306, PE3406, and PE3408 have been removed due to
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
changes in Specification D3350 and PPI TR-3. For removed designations,
D2565 Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics In-
refer to previous editions of Specification D2239, Specification D3350,
PPI TR-3 and PPI TR-4. The removal of these PE compounds does not
tended for Outdoor Applications
affect pipelines that are in service. PE compounds and material designa-
D2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis
tions resulting from changes in Specification D3350 and PPI TR-3 are
forThermoplasticPipeMaterialsorPressureDesignBasis
addressed in Section 5.
for Thermoplastic Pipe Products
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fit-
test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
tings Materials
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
D4218 Test Method for Determination of Carbon Black
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Content in Polyethylene Compounds by the Muffle-
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
Furnace Technique
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
regulatory limitations prior to use.
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV)
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
G155 Practice for Operating XenonArc LightApparatus for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin
Based Pipe. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2020. Published November 2020. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D2239 – 12a. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D2239-12AR20. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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D2239−12a (2020)
2.2 APWA Standard: 4. Pipe Classification
APWA Uniform Color Code
4.1 General—This specification covers inside diameter con-
2.3 NSF Standards:
trolled PE pipe made from PE compounds in standard inside
NSF/ANSI Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components
dimension ratios and pressure rated for water. Pressure ratings
and Related Materials
for water are dependent on the PE compound in accordance
NSF/ANSI Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water Systems
with the following relationship:
Components—Health Effects
2 3HDS
2.4 PPI Standards:
PR 5 (1)
SIDR11
~ !
PPI TR-3 Policies and Procedures for Developing Hydro-
static Design Basis (HDB), Pressure Design Basis (PDB), Where:
Strength Design Basis (SDB), and Minimum Required
PR = pressure rating for water, psi (kPa)
Strength (MRS) Ratings for Thermoplastic Piping Mate-
HDS = hydrostatic design stress for water at 73 °F (23 °C),
rials or Pipe
psi (kPa)
PPI TR-4 HDB/SDB/PDB/MRS Listed Materials, PPI List- SIDR = standard inside dimension ratio
ing of Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB), Strength Design NOTE 2—PR and HDS must have the same units. See Appendix X1 for
maximum pressure ratings for water.
Basis(SDB),PressureDesignBasis(PDB),andMinimum
Required Strength (MRS) Ratings for Thermoplastic Pip-
5. Materials
ing Materials or Pipe
5.1 Polyethylene Compound—Polyethylene compounds
3. Terminology
suitable for use in the manufacture of pipe under this specifi-
cation shall meet thermoplastic materials designation codes
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
PE1404 or PE2708 or PE3608 or PE4608 or PE4710, and shall
nology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
meet Table 1 requirements for PE1404 or PE2708 or PE3608
nologyD1600,unlessotherwisespecified.Theabbreviationfor
or PE4608 or PE4710, and shall meet thermal stability,
polyethylene plastic is PE.
brittleness temperature and elongation at break requirements in
accordance with Specification D3350.
5.1.1 Color and Ultraviolet (UV) Stabilization—Per Table
APWA, 2345 Grand Boulevard, suite 500, Kansas, City, MO 64108-2641.
1, polyethylene compounds shall meet Specification D3350
Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd.,Ann
code C, D or E. In addition, Code C polyethylene compounds
Arbor, MI 48113-0140, http://www.nsf.org.
Available from Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), 105 Decker Court, Suite 825,
shall have 2 to 3 percent carbon black, and Code D or E
Irving, TX 75062, http://www.plasticpipe.org.
TABLE 1 Polyethylene Compound Requirements
Material Designation
Requirement PE1404 PE2708 PE3608 PE4608 PE4710
Required Value
Minimum HDB at 140 °F
(60 °C),
A B B B B
psi (MPa), 800 (5.5) 800 (5.5) 800 (5.5) 800 (5.5)
per Test Method D2837
and PPI TR-3
HDS for water at
73 °F (23 °C)
psi (MPa), per 400 (2.76) 800 (5.5) 800 (5.5) 800 (5.5) 1000 (6.9)
Test Method D2837
and PPI TR-3
Melt flow rate per 1.0 to 0.4 g/10 #0.40 g/10 min #0.15 g/10 min #0.15 g/10 min #0.15 g/10 min
Test Method D1238 min Cond. 190/2.16 or Cond. 190/2.16 or Cond. 190/2.16 or Cond. 190/2.16 or
Cond. 190/2.16 #20 g/10 min #20 g/10 min #20 g/10 min #20 g/10 min
Cond. 190/21.6 Cond. 190/21.6 Cond. 190/21.6 Cond. 190/21.6
Specification D3350
Cell Classification Required Value
Property Requirement
Density 1 2344
(natural base resin)
SCG Resistance 4 7667
Color and C C,Dor E C,Dor E C,Dor E C,Dor E
C
UV Stabilizer Code
A
HDB at 140 °F (60 °C) not required. Contact manufacturer about pipe use at temperatures other than 73 °F (23 °C).
B
Contact manufacturer or see PPI TR-4 for listed value.
C
See 5.1.1.
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polyethylene compounds shall have sufficient UV stabilizer to 6.2.3 Wall Thickness Range—The wall thickness variation
protect pipe from deleterious UV exposure effects during shall not exceed 12 % when measured in accordance with 7.4.
unprotected outdoor shipping and storage for at least eighteen
6.2.4 Thickness of Outer Layer—For pipe produced by
(18) months.
simultaneous multiple extrusion, that is, pipe containing two or
more concentric layers, the outer layer shall be at least
NOTE 3—Pipe users should consult with the pipe manufacturer about
0.020-in. (0.5 mm) thick.
the outdoor exposure life of the product under consideration. Evaluation
of UV stabilizer in Code E color PE compound using Practice D2565 or
6.3 Bond—For pipe produced by simultaneous multiple
Practice G154 or Practice G155 may be useful for this purpose.
extrusion, the bond between the layers shall be strong and
5.1.2 Colors for solid color, an external color layer or color
uniform. It shall not be possible to cleanly separate any two
stripes—In accordance with the APWA Uniform Color Code,
layers with a probe or point of a knife blade at any point.
blue shall identify potable water service; green shall identify
6.4 Carbon Black—Polyethylene pipe produced using Code
sewer service; and purple (lavender) shall identify reclaimed
C polyethylene compound per 5.1.1 shall contain 2 to 3 %
water service. Yellow identifies gas service and shall not be
carbon black when tested in accordance with 7.5.
used.
6.5 Burst Pressure—The minimum burst pressure for pipe
5.2 Potable Water Requirement—PE compound intended
shall be in accordance with Table 4, when determined in
for contact with potable water shall be evaluated, tested, and
7.7. In addition, the failure shall be ductile.
accordance with
certified for conformance with NSF/ANSI Standard No. 61 or
the health effects portion of NSF/ANSI Standard No. 14 by a
6.6 Sustained Pressure—Pipe made from PE1404 com-
certifying organization acceptable to the regulatory authority
pound shall be tested twice annually in accordance with 7.6.
having jurisdiction.
The average failure time shall be ≥80 hours at 580 psi (4.00
MPa) test pressure hoop stress, or ≥150 hours at 435 psi (3.00
5.3 Rework Material—Clean polyethylene compound from
the manufacturer’s own pipe production that met 5.1 through MPa) test pressure hoop stress.
5.2 as new PE compound is suitable for re-extrusion into pipe
6.7 Elevated Temperature Sustained Pressure—Except as
when blended with new PE compound having the same
provided in 6.6, elevated temperature sustained pressure tests
material designation. Pipe containing rework material shall
for each polyethylene compound designation per Table 1 used
meet all the requirements of this specification.
in production at the facility shall be conducted twice annually
per 7.8.
6. Requirements
6.8 Inside Surface Ductility for Pipe——Pipeshallbetested
6.1 Workmanship—The pipe shall be homogeneous
for inside surface ductility in accordance with 7.9 or 7.10.
throughout and free of visible cracks, holes, foreign inclusions,
or other defects. The pipe shall be as uniform as commercially
NOTE 4—Tensile elongation testing per 7.10 provides a quantifiable
result and is used for referee testing and in cases of disagreement.
practicable in color, opacity, density, and other physical prop-
erties. See 5.1.2.
7. Test Methods
6.2 Dimensions and Tolerances:
6.2.1 Inside Diameters—The inside diameters and toler- 7.1 Conditioning—Condition as specified in the test
ances shall be as shown in Table 2 when measured in method.Whereconditioningisnotspecifiedinthetestmethod,
accordance with Test Method D2122. condition the test specimens at 73.4 6 3.6 °F (23 6 2 °C)
6.2.2 Wall Thicknesses—Subjectto6.2.3,wallthicknessand without regard to humidity for not less than4hin accordance
tolerance shall be as shown in Table 3 when measured in with ProcedureAof Practice D618, or at 73.4 6 3.6 °F (23 6
accordance with 7.4. Wall thickness shall be inclusive of all 2 °C) for not less than1hin accordance with Procedure D of
extruded concentric layers. Practice D618.
TABLE 2 Inside Diameters and Tolerances for SIDR-PR PE Plastic Pipe, in.
Pipe Inside Tolerance
Size Diameter
⁄2 0.622 +0.010
–0.010
⁄4 0.824 +0.010
–0.015
1 1.049 +0.010
–0.020
1 ⁄4 1.380 +0.010
–0.020
1 ⁄2 1.610 +0.015
–0.020
2 2.067 +0.015
–0.020
3 3.068 +0.015
–0.030
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TABLE 3 Wall Thickness and Tolerance for SIDR-PR PE Plastic Pipe, in.
A
Wall Thickness
Pipe
SIDR 19 SIDR 15 SIDR 11.5 SIDR 9 SIDR 7 SIDR 5.3
Size
Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance
⁄2 0.060 +0.020 0.060 +0.020 0.060 +0.020 0.069 +0.020 0.089 +0.020 0.117 +0.020
⁄4 0.060 +0.020 0.060 +0.020 0.072 +0.020 0.092 +0.020 0.118 +0.020 0.155 +0.020
1 0.060 +0.020 0.070 +0.020 0.091 +0.020 0.117 +0.020 0.150 +0.020 0.198 +0.024
1 ⁄4 0.073 +0.020 0.092 +0.020 0.120 +0.020 0.153 +0.020 0.197 +0.024 0.260 +0.031
1 ⁄2 0.085 +0.020 0.107 +0.020 0.140 +0.020 0.179 +0.020 0.230 +0.028 0.304 +0.036
2 0.109 +0.020 0.138 +0.020 0.180 +0.022 0.230 +0.028 0.295 +0.035 0.390 +0.047
3 . . 0.205 +0.020 0.267 +0.032 . . . . . .
A
The minimum is the lowest wall thickness of the pipe at any cross section. The maximum permitted wall thickness, at any cross section, is the minimum wall thickness
plus the stated tolerance. All tolerances are on the plus side of the minimum requirement. Wall thickness variation shall be in accordance with 6.2.3.
TABLE 4 Minimum Burst Pressure for SIDR Pipe
A
Minimum Burst Pressure
SIDR PE1404 PE2708 PE3608, PE4608, PE4710
psi (kPa) psi (kPa) psi (kPa)
5.3 400 (2759) 800 (5517) 921 (6352)
7 320 (2207) 630 (4345) 725 (5000)
9 250 (1724) 504 (3476) 580 (4000)
11.5 . . 403 (2779) 464 (3200)
15 . . 315 (2174) 363 (2503)
19 . . 252 (1738) 290 (2000)
A
Minimum burst pressure calculated in accordance with
2S
P 5 11
B
D
i
t
Where:
P = burst test pressure, psi (kPa)
B
S = minimum hoop fiber stress, psi. (kPa)
S = 1260 psi (8690 kPa) for PE1404 compound
S = 2520 psi (17 370 kPa) for PE2708 compound
S = 2900 psi (20 000 kPa) for PE3608, PE4608 and PE4710 compound
D = measured average inside diameter, in. (mm)
i
t = measured minimum wall th
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Designation: D2239 − 12a D2239 − 12a (Reapproved 2020) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR) Based on
Controlled Inside Diameter
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2239; 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*
1.1 This specification covers polyethylene (PE) pipe made in standard inside dimension ratios (SIDR) and pressure rated for water
(see appendix). Included are requirements for PE compounds and requirements and test methods for workmanship, dimensions,
elevated temperature sustained pressure, burst pressure, and marking.
1.2 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.
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes and
footnotes shall not be considered as requirements of the specification. Notes and footnotes in tables and figures, and Supplementary
Requirements are requirements of the specification.
NOTE 1—References and PE compound descriptions for PE2305, PE2406, PE3306, PE3406, and PE3408 have been removed due to changes in
Specification D3350 and PPI TR-3. For removed designations, refer to previous editions of Specification D2239, Specification D3350, PPI TR-3 and PPI
TR-4. The removal of these PE compounds does not affect pipelines that are in service. PE compounds and material designations resulting from changes
in Specification D3350 and PPI TR-3 are addressed in Section 5.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—References and PE compound descriptions for PE2305, PE2406, PE3306, PE3406, and PE3408 have been removed due to changes in
Specification D3350 and PPI TR-3. For removed designations, refer to previous editions of Specification D2239, Specification D3350, PPI TR-3 and PPI
TR-4. The removal of these PE compounds does not affect pipelines that are in service. PE compounds and material designations resulting from changes
in Specification D3350 and PPI TR-3 are addressed in Section 5.
1.5 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.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin Based
Pipe.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2012Nov. 1, 2020. Published December 2012November 2020. Originally approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as
D2239 – 12.D2239 – 12a. DOI: 10.1520/D2239-12A.10.1520/D2239-12AR20.
*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
D2239 − 12a (2020)
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D1238 Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D1603 Test Method for Carbon Black Content in Olefin Plastics
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2565 Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
D2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials or Pressure Design Basis for
Thermoplastic Pipe Products
D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials
D4218 Test Method for Determination of Carbon Black Content in Polyethylene Compounds by the Muffle-Furnace Technique
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
2.2 APWA Standard:
APWA Uniform Color Code
2.3 NSF Standards:
NSF/ANSI Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials
NSF/ANSI Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water Systems Components—Health Effects
2.4 PPI Standards:
PPI TR-3 Policies and Procedures for Developing Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB), Pressure Design Basis (PDB), Strength
Design Basis (SDB), and Minimum Required Strength (MRS) Ratings for Thermoplastic Piping Materials or Pipe
PPI TR-4 HDB/SDB/PDB/MRS Listed Materials, PPI Listing of Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB), Strength Design Basis
(SDB), Pressure Design Basis (PDB), and Minimum Required Strength (MRS) Ratings for Thermoplastic Piping Materials
or Pipe
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
D1600, unless otherwise specified. The abbreviation for polyethylene plastic is PE.
4. Pipe Classification
4.1 General—This specification covers inside diameter controlled PE pipe made from PE compounds in standard inside dimension
ratios and pressure rated for water. Pressure ratings for water are dependent on the PE compound in accordance with the following
relationship:
23HDS
PR 5 (1)
~SIDR11!
Where:
PR = pressure rating for water, psi (kPa)
HDS = hydrostatic design stress for water at 73°F (23°C), psi (kPa)
HDS = hydrostatic design stress for water at 73 °F (23 °C), psi (kPa)
SIDR = standard inside dimension ratio
NOTE 2—PR and HDS must have the same units. See Appendix X1 for maximum pressure ratings for water.
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.
APWA, 2345 Grand Boulevard, suite 500, Kansas, City, MO 64108-2641.
Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140, http://www.nsf.org.
Available from Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), 105 Decker Court, Suite 825, Irving, TX 75062, http://www.plasticpipe.org.
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5. Materials
5.1 Polyethylene Compound—Polyethylene compounds suitable for use in the manufacture of pipe under this specification shall
meet thermoplastic materials designation codes PE1404 or PE2708 or PE3608 or PE4608 or PE4710, and shall meet Table 1
requirements for PE1404 or PE2708 or PE3608 or PE4608 or PE4710, and shall meet thermal stability, brittleness temperature and
elongation at break requirements in accordance with Specification D3350.
5.1.1 Color and Ultraviolet (UV) Stabilization—Per Table 1, polyethylene compounds shall meet Specification D3350 code C, D
or E. In addition, Code C polyethylene compounds shall have 2 to 3 percent carbon black, and Code D or E polyethylene
compounds shall have sufficient UV stabilizer to protect pipe from deleterious UV exposure effects during unprotected outdoor
shipping and storage for at least eighteen (18) months.
NOTE 3—Pipe users should consult with the pipe manufacturer about the outdoor exposure life of the product under consideration. Evaluation of UV
stabilizer in Code E color PE compound using Practice D2565 or Practice G154 or Practice G155 may be useful for this purpose.
5.1.2 Colors for solid color, an external color layer or color stripes—In accordance with the APWA Uniform Color Code, blue
shall identify potable water service; green shall identify sewer service; and purple (lavender) shall identify reclaimed water service.
Yellow identifies gas service and shall not be used.
5.2 Potable Water Requirement—PE compound intended for contact with potable water shall be evaluated, tested, and certified
for conformance with NSF/ANSI Standard No. 61 or the health effects portion of NSF/ANSI Standard No. 14 by a certifying
organization acceptable to the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.
TABLE 1 Polyethylene Compound Requirements
Material Designation
Requirement PE1404 PE2708 PE3608 PE4608 PE4710
Required Value
Minimum HDB at 140°F (60°C),
psi (MPa),
A B B B B
800 (5.5) 800 (5.5) 800 (5.5) 800 (5.5)
per Test Method D2837
and PPI TR-3
Minimum HDB at 140 °F
(60 °C),
A B B B B
psi (MPa), 800 (5.5) 800 (5.5) 800 (5.5) 800 (5.5)
per Test Method D2837
and PPI TR-3
HDS for water at
73°F (23°C)
psi (MPa), per 400 (2.76) 800 (5.5) 800 (5.5) 800 (5.5) 1000 (6.9)
Test Method D2837
and PPI TR-3
HDS for water at
73 °F (23 °C)
psi (MPa), per 400 (2.76) 800 (5.5) 800 (5.5) 800 (5.5) 1000 (6.9)
Test Method D2837
and PPI TR-3
Melt flow rate per 1.0 to 0.4 g/10 #0.40 g/10 min #0.15 g/10 min #0.15 g/10 min #0.15 g/10 min
Test Method D1238 min Cond. 190/2.16 or Cond. 190/2.16 or Cond. 190/2.16 or Cond. 190/2.16 or
Cond. 190/2.16 #20 g/10 min #20 g/10 min #20 g/10 min #20 g/10 min
Cond. 190/21.6 Cond. 190/21.6 Cond. 190/21.6 Cond. 190/21.6
Specification D3350
Cell Classification Required Value
Property Requirement
Density 1 2 3 4 4
(natural base resin)
SCG Resistance 4 7 6 6 7
Color and C C, D or E C, D or E C, D or E C, D or E
C
UV Stabilizer Code
A
HDB at 140°F (60°C)140 °F (60 °C) not required. Contact manufacturer about pipe use at temperatures other than 73°F (23°C).73 °F (23 °C).
B
Contact manufacturer or see PPI TR-4 for listed value.
C
See 5.1.1.
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5.3 Rework Material—Clean polyethylene compound from the manufacturer’s own pipe production that met 5.1 through 5.2 as
new PE compound is suitable for re-extrusion into pipe when blended with new PE compound having the same material
designation. Pipe containing rework material shall meet all the requirements of this specification.
6. Requirements
6.1 Workmanship—The pipe shall be homogeneous throughout and free of visible cracks, holes, foreign inclusions, or other
defects. The pipe shall be as uniform as commercially practicable in color, opacity, density, and other physical properties. See 5.1.2.
6.2 Dimensions and Tolerances:
6.2.1 Inside Diameters—The inside diameters and tolerances shall be as shown in Table 2 when measured in accordance with Test
Method D2122.
6.2.2 Wall Thicknesses—Subject to 6.2.3, wall thickness and tolerance shall be as shown in Table 3 when measured in accordance
with 7.4. Wall thickness shall be inclusive of all extruded concentric layers.
6.2.3 Wall Thickness Range—The wall thickness variation shall not exceed 12 % when measured in accordance with 7.4.
6.2.4 Thickness of Outer Layer—For pipe produced by simultaneous multiple extrusion, that is, pipe containing two or more
concentric layers, the outer layer shall be at least 0.020-in. (0.5 mm) thick.
6.3 Bond—For pipe produced by simultaneous multiple extrusion, the bond between the layers shall be strong and uniform. It shall
not be possible to cleanly separate any two layers with a probe or point of a knife blade at any point.
6.4 Carbon Black—Polyethylene pipe produced using Code C polyethylene compound per 5.1.1 shall contain 2 to 3 % carbon
black when tested in accordance with 7.5.
6.5 Burst Pressure—The minimum burst pressure for pipe shall be in accordance with Table 4, when determined in accordance
with 7.7. In addition, the failure shall be ductile.
6.6 Sustained Pressure—Pipe made from PE1404 compound shall be tested twice annually in accordance with 7.6. The average
failure time shall be ≥80 hours at 580 psi (4.00 MPa) test pressure hoop stress, or ≥150 hours at 435 psi (3.00 MPa) test pressure
hoop stress.
6.7 Elevated Temperature Sustained Pressure—Except as provided in 6.6, elevated temperature sustained pressure tests for each
polyethylene compound designation per Table 1 used in production at the facility shall be conducted twice annually per 7.8.
6.8 Inside Surface Ductility for Pipe—Inside Surface Ductility for Pipe—Pipe —Pipe shall be tested for inside surface ductility
in accordance with 7.9 or 7.10.
TABLE 2 Inside Diameters and Tolerances for SIDR-PR PE Plastic Pipe, in.
Pipe Inside Tolerance
Size Diameter
⁄2 0.622 +0.010
–0.010
⁄4 0.824 +0.010
–0.015
1 1.049 +0.010
–0.020
1 ⁄4 1.380 +0.010
–0.020
1 ⁄2 1.610 +0.015
–0.020
2 2.067 +0.015
–0.020
3 3.068 +0.015
–0.030
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TABLE 3 Wall Thickness and Tolerance for SIDR-PR PE Plastic Pipe, in.
A
Wall Thickness
Pipe
SIDR 19 SIDR 15 SIDR 11.5 SIDR 9 SIDR 7 SIDR 5.3
Size
Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance
⁄2 0.060 +0.020 0.060 +0.020 0.060 +0.020 0.069 +0.020 0.089 +0.020 0.117 +0.020
⁄4 0.060 +0.020 0.060 +0.020 0.072 +0.020 0.092 +0.020 0.118 +0.020 0.155 +0.020
1 0.060 +0.020 0.070 +0.020 0.091 +0.020 0.117 +0.020 0.150 +0.020 0.198 +0.024
1 ⁄4 0.073 +0.020 0.092 +0.020 0.120 +0.020 0.153 +0.020 0.197 +0.024 0.260 +0.031
1 ⁄2 0.085 +0.020 0.107 +0.020 0.140 +0.020 0.179 +0.020 0.230 +0.028 0.304 +0.036
2 0.109 +0.020 0.138 +0.020 0.180 +0.022 0.230 +0.028 0.295 +0.035 0.390 +0.047
3 . . 0.205 +0.020 0.267 +0.032 . . . . . .
A
The minimum is the lowest wall thickness of the pipe at any cross section. The maximum permitted wall thickness, at any cross section, is the minimum wall thickness
plus the stated tolerance. All tolerances are on the plus side of the
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