ASTM D3035-21

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter

ABSTRACT
This specification covers polyethylene (PE) pipes made in thermoplastic pipe dimension ratios based on outside diameter, and pressure rated for water. All pipes produced under this specification may be used for the transport of water, industrial process liquids, effluents, slurries, municipal sewage, etc. Included are criteria for classifying PE plastic pipe materials and PE plastic pipe, and a system of nomenclature for PE plastic pipe. PE pipes shall be evaluated by the test procedures given herein, and shall conform to specified requirements for workmanship, dimensions, sustained pressure at ambient and elevated temperatures, hydrostatic burst pressure, tensile strength at yield, and environmental stress cracking.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers polyethylene (PE) pipe made in thermoplastic pipe dimension ratios based on outside diameter IPS 1/2 to 3, for both non-pressure and pressure rated water (see Appendix X1). Included are requirements for polyethylene compounds and PE plastic pipe, a system of nomenclature for PE plastic pipe, and requirements and test methods for materials, workmanship, dimensions, sustained pressure, and burst pressure. Methods of marking are also given.  
Note 1: Significant changes have been made to this specification to remedy duplication of sizes with other specifications, for DIPS sizes and larger sizes refer to the appropriate standard specification such as Specification F714 or AWWA C906.  
1.2 For pipes produced under this specification that are intended for use in the distribution and transmission of potable water without oxidizing disinfectants, potable and non-potable water, grey water, reclaimed water, wastewater, force main and gravity municipal sewage, etc, the user should consult the manufacturer to determine whether the fluid being transported is compatible with polyethylene pipe and will not affect the service life beyond limits acceptable to the user.  
1.3 For pipes produced under this specification that are intended for use in the distribution and transmission of potable water or other fluids containing oxidizing disinfectants (for example, Hypochlorous acid or chloramines), special requirements for PE compounds are specified in 5.2 and 5.3, and DR limitations are specified in 6.2.1.1 and 6.2.2.1.  
Note 2: Refer to specification AWWA C901 for other suitable potable water options.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 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:D3035 −21 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled
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Outside Diameter
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3035; 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* 1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
1.1 This specification covers polyethylene (PE) pipe made
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
in thermoplastic pipe dimension ratios based on outside diam-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
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eter IPS ⁄2 to 3, for both non-pressure and pressure rated water
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
(seeAppendixX1).Includedarerequirementsforpolyethylene
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
compounds and PE plastic pipe, a system of nomenclature for
regulatory limitations prior to use.
PE plastic pipe, and requirements and test methods for
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
materials, workmanship, dimensions, sustained pressure, and
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
burst pressure. Methods of marking are also given.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
NOTE 1—Significant changes have been made to this specification to
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
remedy duplication of sizes with other specifications, for DIPS sizes and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
larger sizes refer to the appropriate standard specification such as
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Specification F714 or AWWA C906.
1.2 For pipes produced under this specification that are
2. Referenced Documents
intended for use in the distribution and transmission of potable
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
water without oxidizing disinfectants, potable and non-potable
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
water, grey water, reclaimed water, wastewater, force main and
D1238 Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics
gravity municipal sewage, etc, the user should consult the
by Extrusion Plastometer
manufacturer to determine whether the fluid being transported
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
is compatible with polyethylene pipe and will not affect the
Under Constant Internal Pressure
service life beyond limits acceptable to the user.
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic
1.3 For pipes produced under this specification that are
Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
intended for use in the distribution and transmission of potable
D1600 TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelatingtoPlas-
water or other fluids containing oxidizing disinfectants (for
tics
example, Hypochlorous acid or chloramines), special require-
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
ments for PE compounds are specified in 5.2 and 5.3, and DR
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
limitations are specified in 6.2.1.1 and 6.2.2.1.
D2290 Test Method for Apparent Hoop Tensile Strength of
Plastic or Reinforced Plastic Pipe
NOTE 2—Refer to specificationAWWAC901 for other suitable potable
water options.
D2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis
forThermoplasticPipeMaterialsorPressureDesignBasis
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
for Thermoplastic Pipe Products
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fit-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
tings Materials
and are not considered standard.
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
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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 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D3035 – 15. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D3035-21. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D3035 − 15 D3035 − 21 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled
1
Outside Diameter
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3035; 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 polyethylene (PE) pipe made in thermoplastic pipe dimension ratios based on outside diameter IPS
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⁄2 to 3, for both non-pressure and pressure rated for water (see Appendix X1). Included are requirements for polyethylene
compounds and PE plastic pipe, a system of nomenclature for PE plastic pipe, and requirements and test methods for materials,
workmanship, dimensions, sustained pressure, and burst pressure. Methods of marking are also given.
NOTE 1—Significant changes have been made to this specification to remedy duplication of sizes with other specifications, for DIPS sizes and larger sizes
refer to the appropriate standard specification such as Specification F714 or AWWA C906.
1.2 AllFor pipes produced under this specification that are intended for use asin the distribution and transmission of potable water
without oxidizing disinfectants, potable and non-potable water, grey water, reclaimed water, wastewater, force main and gravity
municipal sewage, etc. Theetc, the user should consult the manufacturer to determine whether the materialfluid being transported
is compatible with polyethylene pipe and will not affect the service life beyond limits acceptable to the user.
1.3 For pipes produced under this specification that are intended for use in the distribution and transmission of potable water or
other fluids containing oxidizing disinfectants (for example, Hypochlorous acid or chloramines), special requirements for PE
compounds are specified in 5.2 and 5.3, and DR limitations are specified in 6.2.1.1 and 6.2.2.1.
NOTE 2—Refer to specification AWWA C901 for other suitable potable water options.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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.
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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 March 1, 2015Aug. 1, 2021. Published March 2015August 2021. Originally approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 20142015 as
D3035 – 14a.D3035 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/D3035-15.10.1520/D3035-21.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
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
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2290 Test Method for Apparent Hoop Tensile Strength of Plastic or Reinforced Plastic Pipe
D2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials or Pressure Design Basis for
Thermoplastic Pipe Products
D3350 Sp
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