ASTM D2466-17

Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40

ABSTRACT
This specification covers poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) Schedule 40 pipe fittings made from four PVC plastic compounds and intended for use with Iron Pipe Size (IPS) outside-diameter plastic pipe. Fittings fabricated by welding are not included in this specification. Included are requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and burst pressure. 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.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) Schedule 40 pipe fittings. Included are requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and burst pressure.  
Note 1: Socket-type CPVC plastic pipe fittings, Schedule 40, which were formerly included in this standard, are now covered by Specification F438.  
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 2: Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious saftey hazards should a system fail for any reason.  
1.3 Fitting such as unions, flanges, special plastic-to-metal transitions and appurtenances intended for use with PVC piping are covered under specification F1970.  
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 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 method 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.7 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-2017
• ICS: 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.10 - Fittings

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D2466 −17 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule
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40
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2466; 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* of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
1.1 This specification covers poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)
tions prior to use.
Schedule 40 pipe fittings. Included are requirements for
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
materials, workmanship, dimensions, and burst pressure.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
NOTE 1—Socket-type CPVC plastic pipe fittings, Schedule 40, which ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
were formerly included in this standard, are now covered by Specification
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
F438.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2 The products covered by this specification are intended
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which
are chemically compatible with the piping materials. Due to 2. Referenced Documents
inherent hazards associated with testing components and sys- 2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tems with compressed air or other compressed gases, some
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
manufacturersdonotallowpneumatictestingoftheirproducts.
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic
Consult with specific product/component manufacturers for
Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
their specific testing procedures prior to pneumatic testing.
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
NOTE 2—Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases
tics
contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious saftey
D1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
hazards should a system fail for any reason.
Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
1.3 Fitting such as unions, flanges, special plastic-to-metal
(CPVC) Compounds
transitions and appurtenances intended for use with PVC
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
piping are covered under specification F1970.
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2749 Symbols for Dimensions of Plastic Pipe Fittings
1.4 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes,
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F438 Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl
notesandfootnotes(excludingthoseintablesandfigures)shall
not be considered as requirements of the specification. Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40
F1498 Specification forTaper PipeThreads 60° forThermo-
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
plastic Pipe and Fittings
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
F1970 Specification for Special Engineered Fittings,Appur-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
tenances orValves for use in Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
and are not considered standard.
or Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Systems
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to
2.2 NSF Standards:
the test method portion, Section 7, of this specification. This
Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related
standarddoesnotpurporttoaddressallofthesafetyconcerns, 3
Materials
ifany,associatedwithitsuse.Itistheresponsibilityoftheuser
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2017. Published August 2017. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D2466 – 15. DOI: Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd.,Ann
10.1520/D2466-17. Arbor, MI 48113-0140, http://www.nsf.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D2466 − 15 D2466 − 17 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule
1
40
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2466; 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 poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) Schedule 40 pipe fittings. Included are requirements for materials,
workmanship, dimensions, and burst pressure.
NOTE 1—Socket-type CPVC plastic pipe fittings, Schedule 40, which were formerly included in this standard, are now covered by Specification F438.
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 2—Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious saftey hazards should
a system fail for any reason.
1.3 Fitting such as unions, flanges, special plastic-to-metal transitions and appurtenances intended for use with PVC piping are
covered under specification F1970.
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 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 method 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 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
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)
Compounds
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2749 Symbols for Dimensions of Plastic Pipe Fittings
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F438 Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40
F1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
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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 F17.10 on Fittings.
Current edition approved March 1, 2015Aug. 1, 2017. Published July 2015August 2017. Originally approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 20132015 as
D2466 – 13.D2466 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/D2466-15.10.1520/D2466-17.
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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
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