ASTM D3122-21

Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Styrene-Rubber (SR) Plastic Pipe and Fittings

ABSTRACT
This specification provides general requirements for styrene-rubber solvent cements used in joining styrene-rubber (SR) plastic pipe and fittings. A recommended procedure for joining styrene-rubber pipe and fittings is given. The materials shall meet the required resin content, dissolution, viscosity, and lap shear strength.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification provides general requirements for styrene-rubber solvent cements to be used in joining styrene-rubber (SR) plastic pipe and fittings.  
1.2 A recommended procedure for joining styrene-rubber pipe and fittings is given in the appendix.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 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: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2021
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.20 - Joining

Relations

• Refers: ASTM E1953-20 - Standard Practice for Description of Thermal Analysis and Rheology Apparatus
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2020
• Refers: ASTM F412-20 - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: D3122 −21 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Solvent Cements for Styrene-Rubber (SR) Plastic Pipe and
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Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3122; 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* E1953 Practice for Description of Thermal Analysis and
Rheology Apparatus
1.1 This specification provides general requirements for
F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,
styrene-rubber solvent cements to be used in joining styrene-
Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic
rubber (SR) plastic pipe and fittings.
Pipe and Fittings
1.2 A recommended procedure for joining styrene-rubber
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
pipe and fittings is given in the appendix.
F493 Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
provided for information only and are not considered standard. 3. Terminology
1.4 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, health, and
4. General Requirements
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
4.1 The solvent cement shall be a solution of styrene-rubber
regulatory limitations prior to use.
(SR) plastic compound or resin meeting the following require-
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
ments.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 4.1.1 The SR plastic compounds or resin shall contain at
least 50 % styrene plastics, combined with rubbers to a
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
minimum rubber content of 5 %, and compounding materials
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
such as antioxidants and lubricants, and may contain up to
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
15 % acrylonitrile combined in the styrene plastics or rubbers,
2. Referenced Documents orboth.Therubbersshallbeofthepolybutadieneorbutadiene-
2 styrene type, or both, with a maximum styrene content of 25 %
2.1 ASTM Standards:
or nitrile type or both. The combined styrene plastics and
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
rubber content shall be not less than 90 %. No filler may be
D1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
used. (See Specification D2852.)
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
tics
4.2 Either virgin or clean rework material may be used
D2852 Specification for Styrene-Rubber (SR) Plastic Drain
provided that the rework material is generated from the solvent
Pipe and Fittings
cement manufacturer’s own production, is compatible with
virgin material, and will produce a cement that meets the
requirements of this specification.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining. 4.3 The cement shall be free-flowing and shall not contain
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2021. Published November 2021. Originally
lumps, macroscopic undissolved particles, or any foreign
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D3122 – 15. DOI:
matter that will adversely affect the ultimate joint strength or
10.1520/D3122-21.
2 chemical resistance of the cement.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.4 The cement shall show no gelatin. It shall show no
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. stratification or separation that cannot be removed by stirring.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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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.
Designation: D3122 − 15 D3122 − 21 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Solvent Cements for Styrene-Rubber (SR) Plastic Pipe and
1
Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3122; 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 styrene-rubber solvent cements to be used in joining styrene-rubber (SR)
plastic pipe and fittings.
1.2 A recommended procedure for joining styrene-rubber pipe and fittings is given in the appendix.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. after
SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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
D1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D2852 Specification for Styrene-Rubber (SR) Plastic Drain Pipe and Fittings
E1953 Practice for Description of Thermal Analysis and Rheology Apparatus
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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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, 2015Nov. 1, 2021. Published August 2015November 2021. Originally approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 20092015
as D3122 – 95D3122 – 15. (2009). DOI: 10.1520/D3122-15.10.1520/D3122-21.
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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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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
D1600, unless otherwise specified.
4. General Requirements
4.1 The solvent cement shall be a solution of styrene-rubber (SR) plastic compound or resin meeting the following requirements.
4.1.1 The SR plastic compounds or resin shall contain at least 50 % styrene plastics, combined with rubbers to a minimum rubber
content of 5 %, and compounding materials such as antioxidants and lubricants, and may contain up to 15 % acrylonitrile combined
in the styrene plastics or rubbers, or both. The rubbers shall be of the polybutadiene or butadiene-styrene type, or both, with a
maximum styrene content of 25 % or nitrile type or both. The combined styrene plastics and rubber content shall be not less than
90 %. No filler may be used. (See Specification D2852.)
4.2 Either virgin or clean rework material may be used provided that the rework material is generated from the solvent cement
manufacturer’s own production, is compatible with virgin material, and will produce a cement that meets the requirements of this
specification.
4.3 The cement shall be free-flowing an
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