ASTM F656-15

Standard Specification for Primers for Use in Solvent Cement Joints of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings

ABSTRACT
This specification covers requirements for primers for use with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) pipe and fittings that are to be joined by PVC solvent cements. The primer shall be an organic liquid with water-like viscosity and shall not contain any undissolved particles. Materials shall be tested and shall conform to the specified values of dissolving ability and stability.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements for primers for use with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) pipe and fittings that are to be joined by PVC solvent cements meeting the requirements of Specification D2564.  
1.2 These primers are used in pressure and nonpressure applications with plain end pipe and either socket-type fittings or bell end pipe. These primers prepare the surface of pipe and fittings before the application of solvent cement. The primer's effect on the set and cure time of the joint is dependent on the cement, pipe size, application method, temperature, and humidity.  
1.3 A procedure for using the primer with cement is given in Practice D2855.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.6 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: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes
• ICS: 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.20 - Joining

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F656 −15 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Primers for Use in Solvent Cement Joints of Poly(Vinyl
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Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF656;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
tics
1.1 This specification covers requirements for primers for
D1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
usewithpoly(vinylchloride)(PVC)pipeandfittingsthatareto
Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
be joined by PVC solvent cements meeting the requirements of
(CPVC) Compounds
Specification D2564.
D2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl
1.2 These primers are used in pressure and nonpressure
Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
applications with plain end pipe and either socket-type fittings
D2855 Practice for the Two-Step (Primer and Solvent Ce-
or bell end pipe. These primers prepare the surface of pipe and
ment) Method of Joining Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or
fittings before the application of solvent cement. The primer’s
Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe and
effect on the set and cure time of the joint is dependent on the
Piping Components with Tapered Sockets
cement, pipe size, application method, temperature, and hu-
F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,
midity.
Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic
Pipe and Fittings
1.3 Aprocedureforusingtheprimerwithcementisgivenin
Practice D2855. F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F493 Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated
1.4 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes,
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
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2.2 NSF/ANSI Standards:
notesandfootnotes(excludingthoseintablesandfigures)shall
Standard No. 14 for Plastics Piping System Components and
not be considered as requirements of the specification.
Related Materials
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water System Components –
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
Health Effects
information only.
3. Terminology
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification: This
nology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
nology D1600, unless otherwise specified.
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
3.2 Definitions:
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
3.2.1 fluorescent primer—a primer which is clear and col-
tions prior to use.
orless when viewed under visible light such as sunlight and
indoorlighting,butwhichisreadilyvisiblewhenviewedunder
2. Referenced Documents
UV light (also known as, black light).
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 3.2.2 primer—an organic solvent or a blend of solvents,
which enhances adhesion, applied to plastic pipe and fittings
prior to application of a solvent cement.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
4. Material Requirements
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.
4.1 The primer shall be an organic liquid with a viscosity no
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2015. Published August 2015. Originally
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F656 – 10. DOI:
greater than 65 centipoise at 25°C and shall not contain any
10.1520/F0656-15.
undissolved particles.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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the ASTM website. Arbor, MI 48113-0140, http://www.nsf.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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4.2 The solvent system to be used in the formulation of this 8. Report
primer is not specified.
8.1 Report the following information:
NOTE 1—If required for identification purposes, colorants shall be used
8.1.1 Name of primer manufacturer,
in the primer. It is
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Designation: F656 − 10 F656 − 15
Standard Specification for
Primers for Use in Solvent Cement Joints of Poly(Vinyl
1
Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F656; 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 requirements for primers for use with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) pipe and fittings that are to be
joined by PVC solvent cements meeting the requirements of Specification D2564.
1.2 These primers are used in pressure and nonpressure applications with plain end pipe and either socket-type fittings or bell
end pipe. These primers prepare the surface of pipe and fittings before the application of solvent cement. The primer’s effect on
the set and cure time of the joint is dependent on the cement, pipe size, application method, temperature, and humidity.
1.3 A procedure for using the primer with cement is given in Practice D2855.
1.4 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.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.6 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:
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)
Compounds
D2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
D2855 Practice for Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings
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
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2.2 NSFNSF/ANSI Standards:
Standard No. 14 for PlasticPlastics Piping System Components and Related Materials
Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water Systems Components—Health System Components – Health Effects
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
D1600, unless otherwise specified.
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 fluorescent primer—a primer which is clear and colorless when viewed under visible light such as sunlight and indoor
lighting, but which is readily visible when viewed under UV light (also known as, black light).
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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 Aug. 1, 2010Aug. 1, 2015. Published August 2010 August 2015. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20082010 as
F656 – 08.F656 – 10. DOI: 10.1520/F0656-10.10.1520/F0656-15.
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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.
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Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140, http://www.nsf.org.
*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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3.2.2 primer—an organic solvent or a blend of solvents, which enhances adhesion, applied to plastic pipe and fittings prior to
application of a solvent cement.
4. Material Requirements
4.1 The primer shall be an organic liquid with water-like viscosity a viscosity no greater than 65 c
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