ASTM F493-10

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Designation:F493 −10 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Specification for
Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
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(CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF493;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* D1599Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic
Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
1.1 This specification provides requirements for chlorinated
D1784Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
poly(vinyl chloride) (CPVC) solvent cements to be used in
Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
joining chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) pipe, tubing, and
(CPVC) Compounds
socket-type fittings.
D2846/D2846MSpecification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl
1.2 CPVC solvent cements are used with CPVC 41 chlori-
Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribu-
nated poly(vinyl chloride) pipe, tubing, and fittings, which
tion Systems
meet Class 23447 as defined in Specification D1784.
F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,
Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic
1.3 A recommended procedure for joining CPVC pipe and
fittings is given in Appendix X1. Pipe and Fittings
F412Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
1.4 Thetextofthisspecificationreferencesnotes,footnotes,
F439Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride)
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
(CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
notesandfootnotes(excludingthoseintablesandfigures)shall
2.2 NSF Standards:
not be considered as requirements of the specification.
Standard No. 14for Plastic Piping Components and Related
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 3
Materials
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
StandardNo.61forDrinkingWaterSystemsComponents—
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only 3
Health Effects
and are not considered standard.
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the 3. Terminology
test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification: This
3.1 Definitions—The definitions in this specification are in
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
accordance with Terminology F412.
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
4. General Requirements
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
4.1 ThesolventcementshallbeasolutionofthebaseCPVC
tions prior to use.
resin used to make Class 23447, chlorinated poly(vinyl chlo-
ride) molding or extrusion compound as defined in Specifica-
2. Referenced Documents
tion D1784.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2 When rework material is used, the manufacturer shall
D1084Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
use only his own clean rework material that is compatible with
D1598Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
virgin material and produces a cement that meets the require-
Under Constant Internal Pressure
ments of this specification.
4.3 The cement shall be free-flowing and shall not contain
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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. lumps, undissolved resin, or any foreign matter that will
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2010. Published September 2010. Originally
adversely affect the ultimate joint strength or chemical resis-
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F493–04. DOI:
tance of the cement.
10.1520/F0493-10.
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F493−10
TABLE 2 Minimum Hydrostatic Sustained Pressure Requirements
4.4 The cement shall show no gelation or stratification that
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for Nominal ⁄2 in. CPVC Solvent-Cemented Joints Tested in
cannot be removed by stirring.
Water or Air External Environment at 180 ± 3.6°F (82 ± 2°C)
4.5 When inert fillers and colorants are added, the resulting
Test Hydrostatic Test Pressu
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