ASTM F3308/F3308M-19(2023)

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: F3308/F3308M − 19 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Practice for
Sampling and Testing Frequency for Recycled Materials in
Polyethylene (PE) Pipe for Non-Pressure Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3308/F3308M; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This practice covers requirements and sampling fre-
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-
quency for the use of post-consumer and post-industrial
tics
recycled plastic materials in polyethylene (PE) pipe used in
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
storm drainage, storm sewer and sanitary sewer applications.
2.2 ISO Standard:
1.2 The requirements of this practice provide definitions,
ISO 15270 Guidelines for the Recovery and Recycling of
requirements and test protocols for recycled plastic materials to
Plastic Waste
be used in the production of polyethylene (PE) pipe for gravity
2.3 Federal Standard:
flow applications.
Fed. Stds. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
2.4 Military Standard:
NOTE 1—Non-pressure applications pertain principally to any munici-
pal or private facilities for land drainage, storm drainage, storm sewer, MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
culvert and sanitary sewer applications. The products utilizing the criteria
2.5 Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation
under this practice are not intended for any pressure pipe applications, 5
Practice Standard:
such as water or gas pipelines.
Code 606 Subsurface Drain
1.3 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound units or
3. Terminology
SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values
stated in each system may not be exact equivalents: therefore,
3.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412
each system shall be used independent of the other. Combining
and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D1600,
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
unless otherwise specified. The abbreviation for polyethylene
with the standard.
is PE.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.1 post-consumer materials, n—PE materials from dis-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
carded products that have served a previous intended purpose
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
and have been recovered prior to becoming waste.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.2 post-industrial materials, n—PE materials diverted
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
from the waste stream during a manufacturing process that
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
have never reached the end user.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO
Central Secretariat, BIBC II, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier,
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Geneva, Switzerland, http://www.iso.org.
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.62 on Sewer. Available from DLA Document Services, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Ave.,
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2023. Published November 2023. Originally Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, http://quicksearch.dla.mil.
approved in 2018. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as F3308/F3308M–19. Available from USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence
DOI: 10.1520/F3308_F3308M–19R23 Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20250 https://www.usda.gov/
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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F3308/F3308M − 19 (2023)
3.2.2.1 Discussion—Post-industrial materials do not include truckload. The eight random samples shall be combined and
rework materials generated from the manufacturer’s own hand mixed in a suitably sized container to ensure sample
production of pipe and fittings. homogeneity. Truckload lot sizes shall not exceed 45 000 lbs
[18 150 kg] of raw material.
3.2.3 reprocessed materials, n—PE compound that has
6.1.1.2 For railcar sized lots, collect a minimum of 1.0 lb
been prepared by melt processing into a cylindrical or spherical
[450 g] sample from each compartment of the railcar. Each
pellet or disc. It can be single or multi component blend
railcar compartment shall be considered a lot. In no case shall
consisting of post-consumer and/or post-industrial recycled
the railcar compartment lots be greater than 65 000 lbs [29 480
materials. Reprocessed compounds may include virgin PE,
kg] of raw material.
colorants, UV additives, processing aids, or other property
6.1.2 Post-consumer recycled flake:
enhancing additives.
6.1.2.1 For truckload sized lots collect a minimum of 0.5 lb
3.2.4 recycled flake, n—Post-consumer or post industrial
[225 g] sample from a minimum of 8 random boxes within the
material that has been mechanically size-reduced (chopped,
truckload. The eight random samples shall be combined and
shredded or ground) plastic items, typically rigid packaging
melt blended with a small lab extruder or a roll mill to ensure
with to maximum dimensions of less than approximately 1 in.
sample homogeneity. Lot sizes shall not exceed 45 000 lbs [18
[2.5 cm].
150 kg] of raw material.
3.2.4.1 Discussion—Recycled materials are typically trans-
6.1.2.2 For railcar sized lots, collect a minimum of 1.0 lb
ported in gaylord boxes via truck transport in approximately 45
[450 g] sample from each compartment of the railcar. Each
000 lb [18 150 kg] lots or by rail transport in approximately
material sample and railcar compartment shall be considered a
190 000 lb [86 180 kg] lots.
lot. In no case shall the railcar compartment lots be greater than
4. Significance and Use 65 000 lbs [29 480 kg] of raw material.
6.1.3 Post-industrial recycled flake:
4.1 The utilization of recycled materials in non-pressure
6.1.3.1 For truckload sized lots collect a minimum of 0.5 lb
thermoplastic pipe presents a potentially large outlet for this
[225 g] sample from minimum of 8 random boxes within the
what is typically classified “waste” material. The proper use
truckload. The eight random samples shall be combined and
and qualification of this material is critical in assuring its
melt blended with a small lab extruder or a roll mill to ensure
long-term performance from both a structural and durability
sample homogeneity. Truckload lot sizes shall not exceed 45
standpoint.
000 lbs [18 150 kg] of raw material.
4.2 This practice defines minimum requirements and testing
6.1.3.2 For railcar sized lots, collect a minimum of 1.0 lb
protocols and frequencies for these recycled materials with
[450 g] sample from each compartment of the railcar. Each
respect to their utilization in final thermoplastic pipe products.
material sample and railcar compartment shall be considered a
Each specific pipe standard has unique criteria that must be met
lot. In no ca
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