ASTM D2241-24
(Specification)Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR Series)
Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR Series)
ABSTRACT
This specification covers poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) pipe made in standard thermoplastic pipe dimension ratios and pressure rated for water. Poly(vinyl chloride) 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 products covered by this specification are intended for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which are chemically compatible with the piping materials. The material shall conform to the required wall thickness, sustained pressure, burst pressure, flattening, extrusion quality, and impact resistance. It shall be subject to an accelerated regression test.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) pipe made in standard thermoplastic pipe dimension ratios and pressure rated for water (see appendix). Included are criteria for classifying PVC plastic pipe materials and PVC plastic pipe, a system of nomenclature for PVC plastic pipe, and requirements and test methods for materials, workmanship, dimensions, sustained pressure, burst pressure, flattening, and extrusion quality. Methods of marking are also given.
1.2 The products covered by this specification are intended for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which are chemically compatible with the piping materials. Due to inherent hazards associated with testing components and systems with compressed air or other compressed gases, some manufacturers do not allow pneumatic testing of their products. Consult with specific product/component manufacturers for their specific testing procedures prior to pneumatic testing.
Note 1: 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.
Note 2: This standard specifies dimensional, performance and test requirements for plumbing and fluid handling applications, but does not address venting of combustion gases.
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which 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 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.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, 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. A specific precautionary statement is given in Note 9.
Note 3: CPVC plastic pipe (SDR-PR), which was formerly included in this specification, is now covered by Specification F442/F442M.
Note 4: The sustained and burst pressure test requirements, and the pressure ratings in the appendix, are calculated from stress values obtained from tests made on pipe 4 in. (100 mm) and smaller. However, tests conducted on pipe as large as 24 in. (600 mm) in diameter have shown these stress values to be valid for larger diameter PVC pipe.
Note 5: PVC pipe made to this specification is often belled for use as line pipe. For details of the solvent cement bell, see Specification D2672 and for details of belled elastomeric joints, see Specifications D3139 and D3212.
1.6 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 Barrier...
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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: D2241 − 24 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR
1
Series)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2241; 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* environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use. A specific precautionary
1.1 This specification covers poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)
statement is given in Note 9.
pipe made in standard thermoplastic pipe dimension ratios and
pressure rated for water (see appendix). Included are criteria
NOTE 3—CPVC plastic pipe (SDR-PR), which was formerly included
in this specification, is now covered by Specification F442/F442M.
for classifying PVC plastic pipe materials and PVC plastic
pipe, a system of nomenclature for PVC plastic pipe, and
NOTE 4—The sustained and burst pressure test requirements, and the
requirements and test methods for materials, workmanship,
pressure ratings in the appendix, are calculated from stress values obtained
dimensions, sustained pressure, burst pressure, flattening, and
from tests made on pipe 4 in. (100 mm) and smaller. However, tests
extrusion quality. Methods of marking are also given. conducted on pipe as large as 24 in. (600 mm) in diameter have shown
these stress values to be valid for larger diameter PVC pipe.
1.2 The products covered by this specification are intended
for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which
NOTE 5—PVC pipe made to this specification is often belled for use as
are chemically compatible with the piping materials. Due to line pipe. For details of the solvent cement bell, see Specification D2672
and for details of belled elastomeric joints, see Specifications D3139 and
inherent hazards associated with testing components and sys-
D3212.
tems with compressed air or other compressed gases, some
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
manufacturers do not allow pneumatic testing of their products.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Consult with specific product/component manufacturers for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
their specific testing procedures prior to pneumatic testing.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
NOTE 1—Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases
contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious safety
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
hazards should a system fail for any reason.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
NOTE 2—This standard specifies dimensional, performance and test
requirements for plumbing and fluid handling applications, but does not
2. Referenced Documents
address venting of combustion gases.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes,
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall
Under Constant Internal Pressure
not be considered as requirements of the specification.
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
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tics (Withdrawn 2024)
and are not considered standard.
D1784 Classification System and Basis for Specification for
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlo-
test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
rinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Piping Systemsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.25 on Vinyl contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of AS
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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: D2241 − 20 D2241 − 24 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR
1
Series)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2241; 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 poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) pipe made in standard thermoplastic pipe dimension ratios and pressure
rated for water (see appendix). Included are criteria for classifying PVC plastic pipe materials and PVC plastic pipe, a system of
nomenclature for PVC plastic pipe, and requirements and test methods for materials, workmanship, dimensions, sustained pressure,
burst pressure, flattening, and extrusion quality. Methods of marking are also given.
1.2 The products covered by this specification are intended for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which are
chemically compatible with the piping materials. Due to inherent hazards associated with testing components and systems with
compressed air or other compressed gases, some manufacturers do not allow pneumatic testing of their products. Consult with
specific product/component manufacturers for their specific testing procedures prior to pneumatic testing.
NOTE 1—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.
NOTE 2—This standard specifies dimensional, performance and test requirements for plumbing and fluid handling applications, but does not address
venting of combustion gases.
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which 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 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.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, 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. A specific precautionary statement is given in Note 9.
NOTE 3—CPVC plastic pipe (SDR-PR), which was formerly included in this specification, is now covered by Specification F442/F442M.
NOTE 4—The sustained and burst pressure test requirements, and the pressure ratings in the appendix, are calculated from stress values obtained from
tests made on pipe 4 in. (100 mm) and smaller. However, tests conducted on pipe as large as 24 in. (600 mm) in diameter have shown these stress values
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systemsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.25 on Vinyl Based
Pipe.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2020April 1, 2024. Published August 2020April 2024. Originally approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 20152020 as
D2241 – 15.D2241 – 20. DOI: 10.1520/D2241-20.10.1520/D2241-24.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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to be valid for larger diameter PVC pipe.
NOTE 5—PVC pipe made to this specification is often belled for use as line pipe. For details of the solvent cement bell, see Specification D2672 and for
details of belled elastomeric joints, see Specifications D3139 and D3212.
1.6 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plas
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