Designation: D 2239 99 An American National Standard

Standard Specication for

Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR) Based on
Controlled Inside Diameter
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This standard is issued under the xed designation D 2239; 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 (e) 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
1.1 This specication covers polyethylene (PE) pipe made
in standard thermoplastic pipe dimension ratios and pressure
rated for water (see appendix). Included are criteria for
classifying PE plastic pipe materials and PE plastic pipe, a
system of nomenclature for PE plastic pipe, and requirements
and test methods for materials, workmanship, dimensions,
sustained pressure, burst pressure, and environmental stress
cracking. Methods of marking are also given.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.3 The text of this specication references notes, footnotes,
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and gures) shall
not be considered as requirements of the specication.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
test methods portion, Section 7, of this specication: This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
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D 792 Test Methods for Density and Specic Gravity (Rela-
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
2
D 1238 Test Method for Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by
Extrusion Plastometer
2
D 1248 Specication for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and
Extrusion Materials
2
D 1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
Gradient Technique
2
D 1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
Under Constant Internal Pressure
3
D 1599 Test Method for Short-Time Hydraulic Failure Pres-
sure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
3
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
Plastics
2
D 1603 Test Method for Carbon Black in Olen Plastics
2
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
3
D 2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design
Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials
3
D 3350 Specication for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and
Fittings Materials
4
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
3
2.2 NSF Standards:
Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related
Materials
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Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water Systems
ComponentsHealth Effects
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3. Terminology
3.1 DenitionsDenitions are in accordance with Termi-
nology F 412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Ter-
minology D 1600, unless otherwise specied. The abbreviation
for polyethylene plastic is PE.
3.2 Denitions of Terms Specic to This Standard:
3.2.1 hydrostatic design stressthe estimated maximum
tensile stress the material is capable of withstanding continu-
ously with a high degree of certainty that failure of the pipe
will not occur. This stress is circumferential when internal
hydrostatic water pressure is applied.
3.2.2 pressure rating (PR)the estimated maximum water
pressure the pipe is capable of withstanding continuously with
a high degree of certainty that failure of the pipe will not occur.
3.2.3 relation between standard dimension ratio, hydro-
static design stress, and pressure ratingthe following expres-
sion, commonly known as the ISO equation,
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is used in this
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This specication is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.26 on Olen
Based Pipe.
Current edition approved April 10, 1999. Published July 1999. Originally
published as D 2239 64. Last previous edition D 2239 96a.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02.
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Available from the National Sanitation Foundation, P.O. Box 1468, Ann Arbor,
MI 48106.
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ISO R 1611960, Pipes of Plastics Materials for the Transport of Fluids
(Outside Diameters and Nominal Pressures) Part 1, Metric Series.
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
specication to relate standard dimension ratio, hydrostatic
design stress, and pressure rating:
2S/P 5 R 1 1 or 2S/P 5~D
i
/t! 1 1 (1)
where:
S 5 hydrostatic design stress, MPa (or psi),
P 5 pressure rating, MPa (or psi),
D
i
5 average inside diameter, mm (or in.),
t 5 minimum wall thickness, mm (or in.), and
R 5 standard thermoplastic pipe dimension ratio (D
i
/t for
PE pipe), also known as SIDR.
3.2.4 standard thermoplastic pipe dimension ratio (SIDR)
the ratio of pipe diameter to wall thickness. For PE pipe it is
calculated by dividing the average inside diameter of the pipe
in millimetres or in inches by the minimum wall thickness in
millimetres or in inches. If the wall thickness calculated by this
formula is less than 1.52 mm (0.060 in.), it shall be arbitrarily
increased to 1.52 mm. The SIDR values shall be rounded to the
nearest 0.1.
3.2.5 standard thermoplastic pipe materials designation
codethe pipe materials designation code shall consist of the
abbreviation PE for the type of plastic, followed by the ASTM
grade in Arabic numerals and the hydrostatic design stress in
units of 100 psi with any decimal gures dropped. Where the
hydrostatic design stress code contains less than two gures, a
cipher shall be used before the number. Thus a complete
material code shall consist of two letters and four gures for PE
plastic pipe materials (see Section 5).
4. Pipe Classication
4.1 GeneralThis specication covers PE pipe made from
four PE plastic pipe materials in six standard dimension ratios
and six water pressure ratings.
4.2 Standard Thermoplastic Pipe Dimension Ratios
(SIDR)This specication covers PE pipe in six standard
dimension ratios, namely, 5.3, 7, 9, 11.5, 15, and 19. These are
referred to as SIDR 5.3, SIDR 7, SIDR 9, SIDR 11.5, SIDR 15,
and SIDR 19, respectively. The pressure rating is uniform for
all nominal pipe sizes for a given PE pipe material and SIDR
(see Table X1.1, appendix).
5. Materials
5.1 GeneralPolyethylene plastics used to make pipe
meeting the requirements of this specication are categorized
by means of two criteria, namely, (1) short-term strength tests,
and (2) long-term strength tests.
5.2 Basic MaterialsThis specication covers PE pipe
made from four PE plastics as dened in Specication D 1248,
in which the requirements are based on short-term tests. These
are Grade P 14, Grade P 23, Grade P 24, Grade P 33, and
Grade P 34. The PE plastics can also be described in accor-
dance with the appropriate cell classication as dened in
Specication D 3350. The 80C sustained pressure perfor-
mance requirements of 6.9 (pipe test category in Table 1) are
not currently in PE material Specications D 1248 or D 3350.
To identify the correct pipe test category (C1 to C7), the PE
material base resin density and melt index must be obtained
from the PE material supplier.
NOTE 1Committee F-17 has requested that Committee D-20 add the
80C sustained pressure performance requirements to Specications
D 1248 and D 3350.
5.3 Hydrostatic DesignStressesThis specication covers
PE pipe made from PE plastics as dened by four hydrostatic
design stresses developed on the basis of long-term tests
(Appendix X1).
5.4 CompoundThe PE plastic extrusion compound shall
meet the requirements of either Grade P 14, Class B or C;
Grade P 23, Class B or C; Grade P 24, Class B or C; Grade
P 33, Class B or C; or Grade P 34, Class B or C material as
TABLE 1 176F (80C) Sustained Pressure Requirements for Water Pipe
A,B
Pipe Test Category
C
Base Resin Melt Index, D 1238
(g/10 min)
Base Resin Density,
D
D 1505
(g/cm
3
)
Minimum Average Hours to Failure
S 5 725 psi (5 MPa) S 5 580 psi (4 MPa) S 5 435 psi (3 MPa)
C1 <0.05 0.9410.948 100 200 . . .
C2 <0.05 0.9350.940 100 200 . . .
C3 0.050.25 0.9410.948 60 150 . . .
C4 0.050.25 0.9350.940 60 150 . . .
C5 >0.25 0.9410.948 45 100 . . .
C6 >0.25 0.9350.940 45 100 . . .
C7 >0.50 0.9260.940 . . . 80 150
A
For inside diameter controlled pipe, calculate internal pressure in accordance with the following formula:
P 5
2S
D
i
t
1 1
B
For outside diameter controlled pipe, calculate internal pressure in accordance with the following formula:
P 5
2S
D
o
t
2 1
where:
P 5 pressure, psig (MPa),
S 5 hoop stress, psi (MPa),
D
i
5 average inside diameter, in. (mm),
D
o
5 average outside diameter, in. (mm), and
t 5 minimum wall thickness, in. (mm).
C
Supplier to determine pipe test category appropriate for his product.
D
Pipe categories for water pipe with resin density below 0.926 g/cm
3
or above 0.948 g/cm
3
will be added to this table when the data are available.
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described in Specication D 1248. The PE plastics can also be
described in accordance with the appropriate cell classication
as dened in Specication D 3350.
5.4.1 Class B compounds shall have sufficient UV stabilizer
to protect pipe from deleterious effects due to continuous
outdoor exposure during storage and shipping. Pipe produced
from Class B compounds are not suitable for exposed outdoor
application. Class B and C compounds shall have sufficient
antioxidants to meet the requirements in Specication D 3350.
5.4.2 Class C compounds use carbon black for UV stabili-
zation. There is evidence that indicates the type, particle size,
and dispersion quality of the carbon black affect the weather-
ability of the pipe.
5.4.3 Pipe users should consult with the pipe manufacturer
about the outdoor exposure life of the product under consid-
eration.
5.5 Rework MaterialThe manufacturers shall use only
their own clean rework pipe material and the pipe produced
shall meet all the requirements of this specication.
6. Requirements
6.1 WorkmanshipThe pipe shall be homogeneous
throughout and free of visible cracks, holes, foreign inclusions,
or other defects. The pipe shall be as uniform as commercially
practicable in color, opacity, density, and other physical prop-
erties.
6.2 Dimensions and Tolerances:
6.2.1 Inside DiametersThe inside diameters and toler-
ances shall be as shown in Table 2 when measured in
accordance with Test Method D 2122.
6.2.2 Wall ThicknessesThe wall thicknesses and toler-
ances shall be as shown in Table 3 when measured in
accordance with Test Method D 2122.
6.2.3 Wall Thickness RangeThe wall thickness range shall
be within 12 % when measured in accordance with Test
Method D 2122.
6.2.4 Thickness of Outer LayerFor pipe produced by
simultaneous multiple extrusion, that is, pipe containing two or
more concentric layers, the outer layer shall be at least
0.50-mm (0.020-in.) thick.
6.3 BondFor pipe produced by simultaneous multiple
extrusion, the bond between the layers shall be strong and
uniform. It shall not be possible to separate any two layers with
a probe or point of a knife blade so that the layers separate
cleanly at any point.
6.4 Carbon BlackClass C polyethylene pipe extrusion
compound shall contain at least 2 % carbon black when tested
in accordance with 7.4. For pipe produced by simultaneous
multiple extrusion, this requirement shall apply to the outer
layer.
NOTE 2The amount of pigment in Class B polyethylene is not
established by this specication other than the compound shall meet all
other requirements and the tubing shall meet all long- and short-term
requirements of this specication.
6.5 DensityThe polyethylene base resin (uncolored PE) in
the pipe compound shall have a density in the range from 0.910
to 0.925 g/cm
3
for pipe made from Grade P 14 of Specication
D 1248, 0.926 to 0.940 g/cm
3
for pipe made from Grade P 23
and Grade P 24 of Specication D 1248, 0.941 to 0.965 g/cm
3
for pipe made from Grade P 33 of Specication D 1248, and
0.941 to 0.965 g/cm
3
for pipe made from Grade P 34 of
Specication D 1248 when determined in accordance with 7.5.
6.6 Sustained PressureThe pipe shall not fail, balloon,
burst, or weep as dened in Test Method D 1598, at the test
pressures given in Table 4 when tested in accordance with 7.7.
6.7 Burst PressureThe minimum burst pressure for PE
plastic pipe shall be as given in Table 5, when determined in
accordance with 7.10.
6.8 Environmental Stress Cracking There shall be no loss
of pressure in the pipe when tested in accordance with 7.8.
6.9 Elevated Temperature Sustained PressureThe average
failure time must meet or exceed the specied minimum
average failure time in Table 1 for both hoop stresses of a given
pipe test category when tested in accordance with 7.9.
7. Test Methods
7.1 ConditioningCondition the test specimens at 23 6
2C (73.4 6 3.6F) prior to test in accordance with Procedure
A of Practice D 618, for those tests where conditioning is
required.
7.2 Test ConditionsConduct the tests in the standard
laboratory atmosphere of 23 6 2C (73.4 6 3.6F), unless
otherwise specied in the test methods or in this specication.
7.3 SamplingThe selection of the sample or samples of
pipe shall be as agreed upon by the purchaser and the seller. In
case of no prior agreement, any sample selected by the testing
laboratory shall be deemed adequate.
7.3.1 Test SpecimensNot less than 50 % of the test speci-
mens required for any pressure test shall have at least a part of
the marking in their central sections. The central section is that
portion of pipe which is at least one pipe diameter away from
an end closure.
7.4 Carbon BlackFor all pipe manufactured with Class C
extrusion compound, or the outer layer of pipe produced by
simultaneous multiple extrusion, determine in duplicate the
carbon black content in accordance with Test Method D 1603.
7.5 DensityDetermine the density of the pipe compound
TABLE 2 Inside Diameters and Tolerances for SIDR-PR PE
Plastic Pipe, in.
Nominal Pipe
Size
Average Inside
Diameter
Tolerances
1
2 0.622 +0.010
0.010
3
4 0.824 +0.010
0.015
1 1.049 +0.010
0.020
1
1
4 1.380 +0.010
0.020
1
1
2 1.610 +0.015
0.020
2 2.067 +0.015
0.020
2
1
2 2.469 +0.015
0.025
3 3.068 +0.015
0.030
4 4.026 +0.015
0.035
6 6.065 +0.020
0.035
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in accordance with Test Method D 1505, or Test Methods
D 792, using three specimens.
7.6 Base Density:
7.6.1 Class C CompoundsDetermine the percentage of
carbon black by weight in accordance with 7.4. Calculate the
density of the PE base resin (uncolored PE) in the pipe
compound as follows:
D
R
5 D
P
2 0.0044 C (2)
where:
D
R
5 density of resin, g/cm
3
,
D
P
5 density of pipe compound, g/cm
3
, and
C 5 percentage by weight of carbon black.
7.6.2 Class B CompoundThe methods for determining
percent pigment in Class B compounds and their effect on
density varies with the type pigment. Consult with pipe
compound manufacturer for procedure to determine base
density for specic compounds.
7.7 Sustained Pressure TestSelect the test specimens at
random. Test individually with water at two controlled tem-
peratures under the pressures given in Table 4, twelve speci-
mens of pipe, each specimen at least ten times the nominal
diameter in length, but not less than 250 mm (10 in.) or more
than 1000 mm (3 ft) between end closures and containing the
permanent marking on the pipe. Test six specimens at each
temperature. Maintain the specimens at the pressures indicated
TABLE 3 Wall Thicknesses and Tolerances for SIDR-PR PE Plastic Pipe, in.
Nominal
Pipe
Size
Wall Thickness
A
SIDR 19 SIDR 15 SIDR 11.5
B
SIDR 9 SIDR 7 SIDR 5.3
Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance
1
2 0.060 +0.020 0.060 +0.020 0.060 +0.020 0.069 +0.020 0.089 +0.020 0.117 +0.020
3
4 0.060 +0.020 0.060 +0.020 0.072 +0.020 0.092 +0.020 0.118 +0.020 0.155 +0.020
1 0.060 +0.020 0.070 +0.020 0.091 +0.020 0.117 +0.020 0.150 +0.020 0.198 +0.024
1
1
4 0.073 +0.020 0.092 +0.020 0.120 +0.020 0.153 +0.020 0.197 +0.024 0.260 +0.031
1
1
2 0.085 +0.020 0.107 +0.020 0.140 +0.020 0.179 +0.020 0.230 +0.028 0.304 +0.036
2 0.109 +0.020 0.138 +0.020 0.180 +0.022 0.230 +0.028 0.295 +0.035 0.390 +0.047
2
1
2 0.130 +0.020 0.165 +0.020 0.215 +0.025 ...
B
... ... ... ... ...
3 0.161 +0.020 0.205 +0.020 0.267 +0.032 ... ... ... ... ... ...
4 0.212 +0.025 0.268 +0.032 0.350 +0.042 ... ... ... ... ... ...
6 0.319 +0.038 0.404 +0.048 0.527 +0.063 ... ... ... ... ... ...
...
A
The minimum is the lowest wall thickness of the pipe at any cross section. The maximum permitted wall thickness, at any cross section, is the minimum wall thickness
plus the stated tolerance. All tolerances are on the plus side of the minimum requirement.
B
The 2
1
2to 6-in. pipe with a pressure rating of 0.70 MPa (100 psi) is not included.
TABLE 4 Sustained Pressure Test Conditions for Water for
SIDR-PR PE Plastic Pipe
SIDR
PE2306
PE2406
PE3306
PE3406
PE2305 PE1404 PE3408
MPa psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa psi
Test Pressures at 38C (100F)
A
5.3 2.48 360 1.86 270 1.24 180 2.90 420
7 1.86 270 1.45 210 0.93 135 2.28 330
9 1.48 215 1.17 170 0.76 110 1.83 265
11.5 1.17 170 0.93 135 . . . . . . 1.45 210
15 0.93 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14 165
19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.90 132
Test Pressures at 23C (73F)
A
5.3 2.86 415 2.28 330 1.83 265 3.51 508
7 2.28 330 1.83 265 1.45 210 2.76 400
9 1.83 265 1.45 210 1.14 165 2.20 320
11.5 1.45 210 1.14 165 . . . . . . 1.76 256
15 1.14 165 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.38 200
19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 160
A
The ber stresses used to derive these test pressures are:
At 38C
(100F)
At 23C
(73F)
MPa psi MPa psi
PE3408 9.10 1320 11.2 1600
PE2306, PE2406, PE3306,
PE3406 7.38 1070 9.10 1320
PE2305 5.86 850 7.24 1050
PE1404 3.93 570 5.65 820
TABLE 5 Burst Pressure Requirements for Water at 23C (73F)
for SIDR-PR PE Plastic Pipe
SIDR
Minimum Burst Pressure
PE2306
PE2406
PE3306
PE3406
PE3408
PE2305 PE1404
MPa psi MPa psi MPa psi
5.3 5.52 800 4.34 630 2.76 400
7 4.34 630 3.45 500 2.21 320
9 3.45 500 2.76 400 1.72 250
11.5 2.76 400 2.21 320 . . . . . .
15 2.21 320 . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 1.73 252 . . . . . . . . . . . .
A
The ber stresses used to derive these test pressures are:
MPa psi
PE2306, PE2406, PE3306, PE3406, PE3408 17.37 2520
PE2305 13.79 2000
PE1404 8.62 1250
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for the appropriate temperature for a period of 1000 h. Hold the
pressure as closely as possible, but within6 70 kPa (610 psi).
Condition the specimens for at least 2 h to within 62C of the
specied test temperatures. Maintain the test temperature
within 62C of the specied temperature. Test in accordance
with Test Method D 1598, except maintain the pressure at the
values given in Table 4 for 1000 h. Failure of two of the six
specimens tested at either temperature constitutes failure in the
test. Failure of one of six specimens tested at either tempera-
ture is cause for retest of six additional specimens at that
temperature. Failure of one of six specimens tested at either
temperature in retest constitutes failure in the test. Failure of
the pipe shall be as dened in Test Method D 1598, namely:
7.7.1 FailureAny continuous loss of pressure resulting
from the transmission of the test liquid through the body of the
specimen under test.
7.7.2 BallooningAny abnormal localized expansion of a
pipe specimen while under internal hydraulic pressure.
7.7.3 BurstingFailure by a break in the pipe with imme-
diate loss of test liquid and continued loss at essentially no
pressure.
7.7.4 Seepage or WeepingFailure that occurs through
essentially microscopic breaks in the pipe wall, frequently only
at or near the test pressure.
NOTE 3At lower pressures, the pipe may carry liquids without
evidence of loss of liquids.
7.8 Environmental Stress Cracking Test Use six randomly
selected 250-mm (10-in.) long specimens containing the per-
manent marking for this test. Connect one end of each
specimen to a 400-psi pressure gage and the other end to an air
or nitrogen supply through a suitable valve. Subject the
specimens to the pressures listed in Table 4 for 23C, close the
valve, and disconnect in such a manner that the pressure is
retained in the specimen. Apply enough pressure in excess of
the listed value to compensate for the pressure lost during
disconnection of the pressure source. Test the assembly for
leaks by immersion in water. Eliminate leaks or substitute
nonleaking specimens for those that leak. Take care to dry the
test specimen completely after immersion. Apply a coating of
Igepal CO-630
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to the pipe surface with a brush. Take care to
keep the wetting agent at least 12 mm (
1
2 in.) away from the
clamps used on each end of the pipe. Use fresh reagent for each
test and take care to store the reagent in closed containers
because it is hygroscopic. Keep the coated pipe assembly at
room temperature for 3 h and then examine. There shall be no
loss of pressure in at least four of the six specimens. Discard
specimens that leak at a connection and retest. Loss of pressure
caused by expansion of the pipe shall not be cause for
rejection.
7.9 Elevated Temperature TestDetermine pipe test cat-
egory in Table 1 for a given piping material. Base resin melt
index is determined in accordance with Test Method D 1238
and base resin density is determined in accordance with Test
Method D 1505. Prepare at least three test specimens as in 7.7.
Test at 176F (80C) and the hoop stress (S) specied in Table
1 for the given pipe category in accordance with Test Method
D 1598. Use water as the internal test medium. Two of three
specimens must meet or exceed the specied minimum average
failure time.
7.10 Burst PressureThe test equipment, procedures and
failure denitions shall be as specied in Test Method D 1599.
In addition, the failure must be ductile.
8. Retest and Rejection
8.1 If the results of any test(s) do not meet the requirements
of this specication, the test(s) shall be conducted again only
by agreement between the purchaser and the seller. Under such
agreement, minimum requirements shall not be lowered,
changed, or modied, nor shall specication limits be changed.
If upon retest, failure occurs, the quantity of product repre-
sented by the test(s) does not meet the requirements of this
specication.
9. Marking
9.1 Marking on the pipe shall include the following, spaced
at intervals of not more than 1.5 m (5 ft):
9.1.1 Nominal pipe size (for example, 2 in.).
9.1.2 Type of plastic pipe material in accordance with the
designation code given in 3.2.5 (for example, PE2305).
9.1.3 Standard thermoplastic pipe dimension ratio in accor-
dance with the designation code given in 5.2 (for example,
SIDR9), or the pressure rating in pounds per square inch for
water at 23C (73.4F) shown as the number followed by psi
(for example, 100 psi), except that when intended for pressure
application the pressure rating shall be shown (for example,
100 psi). When the indicated pressure rating is lower than that
calculated in accordance with 3.2.5 (see Appendix X1), the
SIDR shall also be included in the marking code.
9.1.4 This designation, D 2239, with which the pipe com-
plies.
9.1.5 Manufacturers name (or trademark) and code (Note
1).
9.1.6 Pipe intended for the transport of potable water shall
also include the seal or mark of the laboratory making the
evaluation for this purpose, spaced at intervals specied by the
laboratory.
NOTE 4Manufacturers using the seal or mark of a laboratory must
obtain prior authorization from the laboratory concerned.
9.1.7 Pipe test category in accordance with Table 1.
10. Quality Assurance
10.1 When the product is marked with this designation,
D 2239, the manufacturer affirms that the product was manu-
factured, inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance with this
specication and has been found to meet the requirements of
this specication.
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This method is based on the use of Igepal CO-630, a trademark for a
nonylphenoxy poly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol, which may be obtained from GAF Corp.,
Dyestuff and Chemical Div., 140 W. 51st St., New York, NY 10020.
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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
This requirement applies whenever a Regulatory Authority or user calls for product to be used to
convey or to be in contact with potable water.
S1. Potable Water RequirementProducts intended for
contact with potable water shall be evaluated, tested, and
certied for conformance with ANSI/NSF Standard No. 61 or
the health effects portion of NSF Standard No. 14 by an
acceptable certifying organization when required by the regu-
latory authority having jurisdiction.
APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. SOURCE OF HYDROSTATIC DESIGN STRESSES
X1.1 The hydrostatic design stresses recommended by the
Plastics Pipe Institute are used to pressure rate PE plastic pipe.
These hydrostatic design stresses are 2.76 MPa (400 psi), 3.45
MPa (500 psi), 4.34 MPa (630 psi), and 5.25 MPa (800 psi) for
water at 23C (73F). These hydrostatic design stresses apply
only to the pipe meeting all the requirements of this speci-
cation.
X1.2 Seven PE pipe materials are included, based on the
requirements of Specication D 1248 and the PPI-
recommended hydrostatic design stresses, as follows:
X1.2.1 Grade P 14 with a hydrostatic design stress of 2.76
MPa (400 psi) for water at 23C (73F), designated as PE1404.
X1.2.2 Grade P 23 with a hydrostatic design stress of 3.45
MPa (500 psi) for water at 23C (73F), designated as PE2305.
X1.2.3 Grade P 23, with a hydrostatic design stress of 4.34
MPa (630 psi) for water at 23C (73F), designated as PE2306.
X1.2.4 Grade P 24, with a hydrostatic design stress of 4.4
MPa (630 psi) for water at 23C (73F), designated as PE2406.
X1.2.5 Grade P 33, with a hydrostatic design stress of 4.34
MPa (630 psi) for water at 23C (73F), designated as PE3306.
X1.2.6 Grade P 34, with a hydrostatic design stress of 4.34
MPa (630 psi) for water at 23C (73F), designated as PE3406.
X1.2.7 Grade P 34 with hydrostatic design stress of 5.25
MPa (800 psi) for water at 23C (73F), designated PE3408.
X1.3 Information regarding criteria used in developing
these hydrostatic design stresses may be obtained from the
Plastics Pipe Institute, a division of The Society of the Plastics
Industry, 355 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10017 (Note
X1.1). These hydrostatic design stresses may not be suitable
for materials that show a wide departure from a straight-line
plot of log stress versus log time to failure. All the data
available to date on PE pipe materials made in the United
States exhibit a straight-line plot under these plotting condi-
tions.
NOTE X1.1Refer also to Test Method D 2837.
X1.4 The pipe is rated for use with water at 23C (73F) at
the maximum internal pressures shown in Table X1.1. Lower
pressure ratings than those calculated in accordance with 3.2.3
may be recommended, at the option of the pipe manufacturer,
in which case the SIDR shall be included in the marking.
Experience of the industry indicates that PE plastic pipe
meeting the requirements of this specication gives satisfac-
tory service under normal conditions for a long period at these
pressure ratings. The sustained pressure requirements (6.6) are
related to these ratings through the slopes of the strength-time
plots of these materials in pipe form.
X1.5 The hydrostatic design stresses recommended by the
Plastic Pipe Institute are based on tests made on pipe ranging
in size from
1
2to 2 in.
TABLE X1.1 Standard Thermoplastic Pipe Dimension
Ratios (SIDR) and Water Pressure Ratings (PR) at 23C
(73F) or SIDR-PR PE Plastic Pipe
Standard
Dimension
Ratio
PE Pipe Materials
A
PE3408 PE3306
PE3406
PE2306
PE2406
PE2305 PE1404
Pressure Rating, MPa (psi)
5.3 1.73 1.38 1.38 1.10 0.86
(250) (200) (200) (160) (125)
7 1.38 1.10 1.10 0.86 0.69
(200) (160) (160) (125) (100)
9 1.10 0.86 0.86 0.69 0.55
(160) (125) (125) (100) (80)
11.5 0.86 0.69 0.69 0.55 . . .
(125) (100) (100) (80) . . .
15 0.69 0.55 0.55 . . . . . .
(100) (80) (80) . . . . . .
19 0.55 . . . . . . . . . . . .
(80) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure Rating, MPa (psi)
1.73 (250) 5.3 . . . . . . . .
1.38 (200) 7 5.3 . . . . .
1.10 (160) 9 7 5.3 . .
0.86 (125) 11.5 9 7 5.3
0.69 (100) 15 11.5 9 7
0.55 (80) 19 15 11.5 9
A
See 3.2.5 and 5.4 for code designation.
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