ASTM D2239-21

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 to 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.  
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-Jul-2021
• 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 −21 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR) Based on
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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* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers polyethylene (PE) pipe made
2.1 ASTM Standards:
to standard inside dimension ratios (SIDR) and pressure rated
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
for water (see appendix). Included are requirements for PE
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
compounds and requirements and test methods for
D1238 Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics
workmanship, dimensions, elevated temperature sustained
by Extrusion Plastometer
pressure, burst pressure, and marking.
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Under Constant Internal Pressure
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
and are not considered standard.
tics
1.3 Thetextofthisspecificationreferencesnotes,footnotes,
D1603 Test Method for Carbon Black Content in Olefin
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
Plastics
notes and footnotes shall not be considered as requirements of
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
the specification. Notes and footnotes in tables and figures, and
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
Supplementary Requirements are requirements of the specifi-
D2565 Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics In-
cation.
tended for Outdoor Applications
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
D2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis
test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
forThermoplasticPipeMaterialsorPressureDesignBasis
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
for Thermoplastic Pipe Products
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fit-
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
tings Materials
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
D4218 Test Method for Determination of Carbon Black
regulatory limitations prior to use.
Content in Polyethylene Compounds by the Muffle-
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Furnace Technique
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV)
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
G155 Practice for Operating XenonArc LightApparatus for
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin
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Based Pipe. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2021. Published August 2021. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as D2239 – 12a(2020). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/D2239-21. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2.2 APWA Standard: 4. Pipe Classification
APWA Uniform Color Code
4.1 General—This specification covers inside diameter con-
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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/CAN Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water Sys-
with the following relationship:
tem
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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: D2239 − 12a (Reapproved 2020) D2239 − 21 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR) Based on
1
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 into 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
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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 F17.26 on Olefin Based
Pipe.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2020Aug. 1, 2021. Published November 2020August 2021. Originally approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 20122020
as D2239 – 12a.D2239 – 12a(2020). DOI: 10.1520/D2239-12AR20.10.1520/D2239-21.
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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
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D2239 − 21
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 Materia
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