ASTM F2023-10
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Oxidative Resistance of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and Systems to Hot Chlorinated Water
Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Oxidative Resistance of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and Systems to Hot Chlorinated Water
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Environment or oxidative time-to-fail data derived from this test method, analyzed in accordance with Section 13, are suitable for extrapolation to typical end-use temperatures and hoop stresses. The extrapolated value(s) provides a relative indication of the resistance of the tested PEX tubing or system to the oxidative effects of hot, chlorinated water for conditions equivalent to those conditions under which the test data were obtained. The performance of a material or piping product under actual conditions of installation and use is dependent upon a number of factors including installation methods, use patterns, water quality, nature and magnitude of localized stresses, and other variables of an actual, operating hot-and-cold water distribution system that are not addressed in this test method. As such, the extrapolated values do not constitute a representation that a PEX tube or system with a given extrapolated time-to-failure value will perform for that period of time under actual use conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes the general requirements for evaluating the long-term, chlorinated water, oxidative resistance of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing produced in accordance with Specification F876 or PEX tubing/fitting systems in accordance with Specification F877 used in hot-and-cold water distribution systems by exposure to hot, chlorinated water. This test method outlines the requirements of a pressurized flow-through test system, typical test pressures, test-fluid characteristics, failure type, and data analysis.
Note 1—Other known disinfecting systems (chlorine dioxide, ozone, and chloramines) are also used for protection of potable water. Free-chlorine is the most common disinfectant in use today. A PPI research project examined the relative aggressiveness of free chlorine and chloramines on PEX pipes, both at the same 4.0 ppm concentration and the same test temperatures. The results of the testing showed pipe failure times approximately 40% longer when tested with chloramines compared to testing with free chlorine, at the tested conditions. Based on these results, the data suggests that chloramines are less aggressive than free chlorine to PEX pipes.
1.2 Guidelines and requirements for test temperatures, test hoop stresses, and other test criteria have been established by prior testing of PEX tubing produced by the three most common commercial methods of cross-linking: silane, peroxide, and electron-beam (see Note 2). Other related system components that typically appear in a PEX hot-and-cold water distribution system can be evaluated with the PEX tubing. When testing PEX tubing and fittings as a system, it is recommended that the anticipated end-use fitting type(s) and material(s) be included in the test circuit since it is known that some fitting types and materials can impact failure times. Specimens used shall be representative of the piping product(s) and material(s) under investigation.
Note 2—The procedures described in this test method (with some modifications of test temperatures or stresses, or both) have been used to evaluate pipes manufactured from polybutylene (PB), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), multilayer (polymer-metal composite), copper, and stainless steel.
1.3 This test method is applicable to PEX tubing and systems used for transport of potable water containing free-chlorine for disinfecting purposes. The oxidizing potential of the test-fluid specified in this test method exceeds that typically found in potable water systems across the United States.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information purposes.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 12, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsi...
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Designation: F2023 − 10 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating the Oxidative Resistance of Crosslinked
Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and Systems to Hot Chlorinated
1
Water
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2023; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
evaluate pipes manufactured from polybutylene (PB), polyethylene (PE),
1. Scope*
polypropylene (PP), multilayer (polymer-metal composite), copper, and
1.1 This test method describes the general requirements for
stainless steel.
evaluating the long-term, chlorinated water, oxidative resis-
1.3 This test method is applicable to PEX tubing and
tance of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing produced in
systems used for transport of potable water containing free-
accordance with Specification F876 or PEX tubing/fitting
chlorine for disinfecting purposes. The oxidizing potential of
systems in accordance with Specification F877 used in hot-
thetest-fluidspecifiedinthistestmethodexceedsthattypically
and-cold water distribution systems by exposure to hot, chlo-
found in potable water systems across the United States.
rinated water. This test method outlines the requirements of a
1.4 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
pressurized flow-through test system, typical test pressures,
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
test-fluid characteristics, failure type, and data analysis.
information purposes.
NOTE 1—Other known disinfecting systems (chlorine dioxide, ozone,
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
and chloramines) are also used for protection of potable water. Free-
chlorine is the most common disinfectant in use today. A PPI research test method portion, Section 12, of this specification. This
projectexaminedtherelativeaggressivenessoffreechlorineandchloram-
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
ines on PEX pipes, both at the same 4.0 ppm concentration and the same
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
test temperatures. The results of the testing showed pipe failure times
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
approximately 40% longer when tested with chloramines compared to
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
testing with free chlorine, at the tested conditions. Based on these results,
thedatasuggeststhatchloraminesarelessaggressivethanfreechlorineto tions prior to use.
PEX pipes.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 Guidelines and requirements for test temperatures, test
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hoop stresses, and other test criteria have been established by
2.1 ASTM Standards:
prior testing of PEX tubing produced by the three most
D1600TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelatingtoPlas-
common commercial methods of cross-linking: silane,
tics
peroxide,andelectron-beam(seeNote2).Otherrelatedsystem
D2122Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
components that typically appear in a PEX hot-and-cold water
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
distribution system can be evaluated with the PEX tubing.
F412Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
When testing PEX tubing and fittings as a system, it is
F876SpecificationforCrosslinkedPolyethylene(PEX)Tub-
recommended that the anticipated end-use fitting type(s) and
ing
material(s) be included in the test circuit since it is known that
F877SpecificationforCrosslinkedPolyethylene(PEX)Hot-
some fitting types and materials can impact failure times.
and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
Specimensusedshallberepresentativeofthepipingproduct(s)
F948Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Piping
and material(s) under investigation.
Systems and Components Under Constant Internal Pres-
sure With Flow
NOTE 2—The procedures described in this test method (with some
2.2 ISO Standards:
modifications of test temperatures or stresses, or both) have been used to
ISO 9080Thermoplastic Pipe for Transport of Fluids—
Methods of Extrapolation of Hydrostatic Stress Rupture
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.40 on Test
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Methods. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2010. Published August 2010. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2023–09. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F2023-10. the ASTM website.
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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.
An American National Standard
Designation:F2023–09 Designation:F2023–10
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating the Oxidative Resistance of Crosslinked
Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and Systems to Hot Chlorinated
1
Water
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2023; 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 test method describes the general requirements for evaluating the long-term, chlorinated water, oxidative resistance of
cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing produced in accordance with Specification F876 or PEX tubing/fitting systems in
accordancewithSpecificationF877usedinhot-and-coldwaterdistributionsystemsbyexposuretohot,chlorinatedwater.Thistest
method outlines the requirements of a pressurized flow-through test system, typical test pressures, test-fluid characteristics, failure
type, and data analysis.
NOTE 1—Other known disinfecting systems (chlorine dioxide, ozone, and chloramines) are also used for protection of potable water. Free-chlorine is
the most common disinfectant in use today.APPI research project examined the relative aggressiveness of free chlorine and chloramines on PEX pipes,
both at the same 4.0 ppm concentration and the same test temperatures. The results of the testing showed pipe failure times approximately 40% longer
when tested with chloramines compared to testing with free chlorine, at the tested conditions. Based on these results, the data suggests that chloramines
are less aggressive than free chlorine to PEX pipes.
1.2 Guidelines and requirements for test temperatures, test hoop stresses, and other test criteria have been established by prior
testing of PEX tubing produced by the three most common commercial methods of cross-linking: silane, peroxide, and
electron-beam(seeNote2).OtherrelatedsystemcomponentsthattypicallyappearinaPEXhot-and-coldwaterdistributionsystem
can be evaluated with the PEX tubing. When testing PEX tubing and fittings as a system, it is recommended that the anticipated
end-use fitting type(s) and material(s) be included in the test circuit since it is known that some fitting types and materials can
impact failure times. Specimens used shall be representative of the piping product(s) and material(s) under investigation.
NOTE 2—The procedures described in this test method (with some modifications of test temperatures or stresses, or both) have been used to evaluate
pipes manufactured from polybutylene (PB), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), multilayer (polymer-metal composite), copper, and stainless steel.
1.3 This test method is applicable to PEX tubing and systems used for transport of potable water containing free-chlorine for
disinfecting purposes. The oxidizing potential of the test-fluid specified in this test method exceeds that typically found in potable
water systems across the United States.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.The values given in parentheses are for information
purposes.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 12, 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
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
F877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
F948 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Piping Systems and Components Under Constant Internal Pressure With Flow
2.2 ISO Standards:
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.40 on Test Methods.
Current edition approved Dec.Aug. 1, 2009.2010. Published JanuaryAugust 2010. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20082009 as
F2023 – 089. DOI: 10.1520/F2023-109.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theAS
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