ASTM D2241-04

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An American National Standard
Designation: D 2241 – 04
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR
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Series)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2241; 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.
NOTE 2—CPVC plastic pipe (SDR-PR), which was formerly included
1. Scope
in this specification, is now covered by Specification F 442/F 442MF 442/
1.1 This specification covers poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)
F 442M.
pipe made in standard thermoplastic pipe dimension ratios and
pressure rated for water (see appendix). Included are criteria
NOTE 3—The sustained and burst pressure test requirements, and the
for classifying PVC plastic pipe materials and PVC plastic pressureratingsintheappendix,arecalculatedfromstressvaluesobtained
from tests made on pipe 4 in. (100 mm) and smaller. However, tests
pipe, a system of nomenclature for PVC plastic pipe, and
conducted on pipe as large as 24 in. (600 mm) in diameter have shown
requirements and test methods for materials, workmanship,
these stress values to be valid for larger diameter PVC pipe.
dimensions, sustained pressure, burst pressure, flattening, and
extrusion quality. Methods of marking are also given.
NOTE 4—PVC pipe made to this specification is often belled for use as
1.2 The products covered by this specification are intended
line pipe. For details of the solvent cement bell, see Specification
for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which
D 2672D 2672 and for details of belled elastomeric joints, see Specifica-
are chemically compatible with the piping materials. Due to tions D 3139 and D 3212D 3139D 3212.
inherent hazards associated with testing components and sys-
2. Referenced Documents
tems with compressed air or other compressed gases, some
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
manufacturersdonotallowpneumatictestingoftheirproducts.
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
Consult with specific product/component manufacturers for
D 1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
their specific testing procedures prior to pneumatic testing.
Under Constant Internal Pressure
NOTE 1—Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases
D 1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydrau-
contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious safety
lic Failure Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
hazards should a system fail for any reason.
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes,
Plastics
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
D 1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
notesandfootnotes(excludingthoseintablesandfigures)shall
Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
not be considered as requirements of the specification.
(CPVC) Compounds
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
information only.
D 2152 Test Method for Adequacy of Fusion of Extruded
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Molded Fittings by
test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
Acetone Immersion
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
D 2444 Test Method for Impact Resistance of Thermoplas-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
tic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
D 2672 Specification for Joints for IPS PVC Pipe Using
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
Solvent Cement
tions prior to use. A specific precautionary statement is given
D 2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design
in Note 7.
Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials
D 3139 Specification for Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
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Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.25 on Vinyl For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Based Pipe. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2004. Published January 2004. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D 2241 –
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