ASTM A1045-10(2021)

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:A1045 −10 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Specification for
Flexible Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Gaskets Used in
Connection of Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures to Sanitary
Drainage Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A1045; 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 2.2 ASME Standards:
ASME A112.19.2M Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures
1.1 This specification covers material and performance
requirements for plasticized PVC compression gaskets used in
3. Terminology
the connection of residential and commercial vitreous china
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms in this
plumbing fixtures to 2-, 3-, and 4-in. sanitary drain lines.These
specification, refer to Terminology A644.
type gaskets are inserted into and compress against the inside
diameter of the sewer pipe, closet or urinal flange while 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
attaching to the vitreous china plumbing fixture with a flexible 3.2.1 closet flange, n—a pipe fitting that secures the water
adhesive. The result is a gas- and watertight seal. closet to the floor and the sanitary drain line.
3.2.2 urinal, n—a plumbing fixture that receives only liquid
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
body waste and, on demand, conveys the waste through a trap
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
seal into a gravity drainage system.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
3.2.3 urinal flange, n—a pipe fitting that secures a rear
outlet wall-mounted urinal to the sanitary drain line.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.4 vitreous china plumbing fixture, n—urinal, water
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
closet, or both.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.2.5 water closet, n—a plumbing fixture having a water-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
containing receptor which receives liquid and solid body waste
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
and upon actuation conveys the waste through an exposed
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
integral trap seal into a gravity drainage system.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4. Materials and Manufacture
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1 These type gaskets are manufactured principally from
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
virgin injection-grade plasticized PVC compounds. Recycled
materials may be used in this product in accordance with
2. Referenced Documents
Section 5.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2 Adhesives used in the attachment of vitreous china
A644 Terminology Relating to Iron Castings
plumbing fixture gaskets shall be compatible with the compo-
D5926 Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Gas-
nent gasket material and the sanitary drain system. Butyl
kets for Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV), Sewer, Sanitary,
rubber-based adhesives are known to have such characteristics.
and Storm Plumbing Systems
5. Gasket Requirements
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A04 on Iron
5.1 Physical and mechanical properties of plasticized PVC
Castings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A04.75 on Gaskets and
gaskets for the connection of vitreous china plumbing fixtures
Coupling for Plumbing and Sewer Piping.
to the sanitary drainage system shall comply with Specification
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2021. Published October 2021. Originally
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as A1045 – 10 (2017).
D5926.
DOI: 10.1520/A1045-10R21.
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A1045−10 (2021)
5.2 Gaskets shall be tested in accordance with Section 9 on The test apparatus shall be constructed of clear acrylic with
pipe samples complying with applicable industry standards of a polished finish.
maximum and minimum dimensions. It shall be permissible to
9.2 Significance and Use—This test method is useful in
machine pipe samples to attain maximum or minimum
determining the ability of the gasket assembly to provide a
dimensions, or both.
permanent seal against water, sewer, sewer gas, and the like in
vitreous china plumbing fixture to sanitary drain line
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