ASTM D1785-06

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An American National Standard
Designation: D1785 – 06
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80,
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and 120
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1785; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use. A specific precautionary statement is given
1.1 This specification covers poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)
in Note 9.
pipemadeinSchedule40,80,and120sizesandpressure-rated
for water (see Appendix X1). Included are criteria for classi-
NOTE 3—CPVC plastic pipes, Schedules 40 and 80, which were
fying PVC plastic pipe materials and PVC plastic pipe, a formerly included in this specification, are now covered by Specification
F441/F441M.
systemofnomenclatureforPVCplasticpipe,andrequirements
NOTE 4—The sustained and burst pressure test requirements, and the
and test methods for materials, workmanship, dimensions,
pressure ratings in the Appendix X1, are calculated from stress values
sustained pressure, burst pressure, flattening, and extrusion
obtained from tests made on pipe 4 in. (100 mm) and smaller. However,
quality. Methods of marking are also given.
tests conducted on pipe as large as 24-in. (600-mm) diameter have shown
1.2 The products covered by this specification are intended
these stress values to be valid for larger diameter PVC pipe.
for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which
NOTE 5—PVC pipe made to this specification is often belled for use as
are chemically compatible with the piping materials. Due to line pipe. For details of the solvent cement bell, see Specification D2672
and for details of belled elastomeric joints, see Specifications D3139 and
inherent hazards associated with testing components and sys-
D3212.
tems with compressed air or other compressed gases some
manufacturersdonotallowpneumatictestingoftheirproducts.
2. Referenced Documents
Consult with specific product/component manufacturers for
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
their specific testing procedures prior to pneumatic testing.
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
NOTE 1—Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious saftey
Under Constant Internal Pressure
hazards should a system fail for any reason.
D1599 TestMethodforResistancetoShort-TimeHydraulic
NOTE 2—This standard specifies dimensional, performance and test
Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
requirements for plumbing and fluid handling applications, but does not
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
address venting of combustion gases.
Plastics
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes,
D1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
notesandfootnotes(excludingthoseintablesandfigures)shall
(CPVC) Compounds
not be considered as requirements of the specification.
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
D2152 Test Method for Adequacy of Fusion of Extruded
information only.
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Molded Fittings by
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Acetone Immersion
test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
D2672 Specification for Joints for IPS PVC Pipe Using
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
Solvent Cement
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
D2837 TestMethodforObtainingHydrostaticDesignBasis
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
forThermoplastic Pipe Materials or Pressure Design Basis
for Thermoplastic Pipe Products
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.25 on Vinyl
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Based Pipe.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 1, 2006. Published May 2006. Originally
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D1785 – 05. DOI:
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D1785-0
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