ASTM D3138-04(2016)

Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Transition Joints Between Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Non-Pressure Piping Components

ABSTRACT
This specification provides general requirements for solvent cements used in joining acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic pipe or fittings to poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) plastic pipe or fittings in non-pressure applications only. The solvent cement shall be a solution of Class 12454-B, unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) molding or extrusion compound. Materials shall be tested and the individual grades shall conform to specified values of resin content, dissolution, viscosity, lap shear strength, hydrostatic burst strength, solids content, and bond strength.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification provides general requirements for solvent cements used in joining acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic pipe or fittings to poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) plastic pipe or fittings.  
1.2 These cements are intended for use in cementing transition joints between ABS and PVC materials in non-pressure applications only (25 psi (170 kPa) or less).  
Note 1: This specification was developed to provide a means for joining an ABS non-pressure piping system using a solvent-cemented transition joint, for example, joining ABS building drain to a PVC sewer system. The intention was not to create a specification for an all purpose ABS-PVC solvent cement that would be used for mixing of ABS and PVC piping materials nor to specify a cement that could generally be used for either material. Specific cements for ABS or PVC components should be used (see 1.3).  
1.3 Solvent cements used for joining PVC pipe and fittings are specified in Specification D2564. Solvent cements used for joining ABS pipe and fittings are specified in Specification D2235.  
1.4 A recommended procedure for joining ABS to PVC pipe and fittings for non-pressure applications is given in the appendix.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 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-Oct-2016
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.20 - Joining

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D3138 −04 (Reapproved 2016) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Solvent Cements for Transition Joints Between Acrylonitrile-
Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
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Non-Pressure Piping Components
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3138; 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.
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 provides general requirements for 2.1 ASTM Standards:
solventcementsusedinjoiningacrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene D1084Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
(ABS) plastic pipe or fittings to poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) D1600TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelatingtoPlas-
plastic pipe or fittings. tics
D1784Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
1.2 These cements are intended for use in cementing tran-
Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
sition joints between ABS and PVC materials in non-pressure
(CPVC) Compounds
applications only (25 psi (170 kPa) or less).
D2235Specification for Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-
NOTE 1—This specification was developed to provide a means for
Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
joining an ABS non-pressure piping system using a solvent-cemented
D2564Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl
transition joint, for example, joiningABS building drain to a PVC sewer
Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
system. The intention was not to create a specification for an all purpose
D2661 Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
ABS-PVCsolventcementthatwouldbeusedformixingofABSandPVC
piping materials nor to specify a cement that could generally be used for
(ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe
either material. Specific cements forABS or PVC components should be
and Fittings
used (see 1.3).
D2665Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic
1.3 Solvent cements used for joining PVC pipe and fittings
Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings
are specified in Specification D2564. Solvent cements used for
F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,
joining ABS pipe and fittings are specified in Specification
Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic
D2235.
Pipe and Fittings
F412Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
1.4 ArecommendedprocedureforjoiningABStoPVCpipe
F493Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated
and fittings for non-pressure applications is given in the
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
appendix.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3. Terminology
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
nology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
and are not considered standard.
nology D1600, unless otherwise specified.
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification: This
4. Materials and Manufacture
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
4.1 The solvent cement shall be a solution of Class
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
12454-B, unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) molding or extru-
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
sioncompoundasclassifiedinSpecificationD1784,orequiva-
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
lent PVC resin.
tions prior to use.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
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Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2016. Published November 2016. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D3138–04(2011). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/D3138-04R16. the ASTM website.
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4.2 Either virgin or clean rework material may be used, Remove the tin from the oven and place in a desiccator until
providedthatthereworkmaterialisgeneratedfromthesolvent cooled to room temperature.Weigh the tin and dried sample to
cement
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Designation: D3138 − 04 (Reapproved 2011) D3138 − 04 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Specification for
Solvent Cements for Transition Joints Between Acrylonitrile-
Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
1
Non-Pressure Piping Components
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3138; 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 provides general requirements for solvent cements used in joining acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS)
plastic pipe or fittings to poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) plastic pipe or fittings.
1.2 These cements are intended for use in cementing transition joints between ABS and PVC materials in non-pressure
applications only (25 psi (170 kPa) or less).
NOTE 1—This specification was developed to provide a means for joining an ABS non-pressure piping system using a solvent-cemented transition joint,
for example, joining ABS building drain to a PVC sewer system. The intention was not to create a specification for an all purpose ABS-PVC solvent
cement that would be used for mixing of ABS and PVC piping materials nor to specify a cement that could generally be used for either material. Specific
cements for ABS or PVC components should be used (see 1.3).
1.3 Solvent cements used for joining PVC pipe and fittings are specified in Specification D2564. Solvent cements used for
joining ABS pipe and fittings are specified in Specification D2235.
1.4 A recommended procedure for joining ABS to PVC pipe and fittings for non-pressure applications is given in the appendix.
1.5 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.
1.6 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:
D1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)
Compounds
D2235 Specification for Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
D2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
D2661 Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings
D2665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent 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
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
D1600, unless otherwise specified.
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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 Feb. 1, 2011Nov. 1, 2016. Published March 2011November 2016. Originally approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 20042011 as
D3138 – 04.D3138 – 04(2011). DOI: 10.1520/D3138-04R11.10.1520/D3138-04R16.
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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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4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 The solvent cement shall be a solution of Cla
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