ASTM F1760-16(2020)

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:F1760 −16 (Reapproved 2020) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Coextruded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Non-Pressure Plastic
Pipe Having Reprocessed-Recycled Content
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1760; 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* mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This specification has been published in response to the
special circumstance of regulatory requirements regarding
2. Referenced Documents
federalprocurementguidelinesforplasticpipehavingrecycled
2.1 ASTM Standards:
content.
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
1.2 This specification covers coextruded Poly(Vinyl Chlo-
D1243 Test Method for Dilute Solution Viscosity of Vinyl
ride) (PVC) plastic pipe with a center layer and concentric
Chloride Polymers
inner and outer solid layers. The pipe is produced using a
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
multi-layer coextrusion die. The inner and outer layers are
tics
made of virgin PVC compound and the center layer has
D1784 Classification System and Basis for Specification for
reprocessed-recycled PVC content. The pipe is for non-
Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlo-
pressure use in three series:
rinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
1.2.1 Sewer-Drain series with a sewer-pipe (PSM) outside
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
diameter and a pipe stiffness of 46 psi (320 kPa),
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
1.2.2 IPS Schedule 40 series, and
D2412 Test Method for Determination of External Loading
1.2.3 IPS Pipe Stiffness (PS) series with pipe stiffnesses of
Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
100 psi (690 kPa) and 120 psi (830 kPa).
D2444 Practice for Determination of the Impact Resistance
1.3 Pipethatisoutside-diametercontrolleddoesnothavean
of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup
inside diameter suitable for use as a fitting socket. (Falling Weight)
D2466 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic
1.4 All pipe series are allowed to be perforated during
Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40
production.
D2467 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
D2665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings
and are not considered standard.
D2855 Practice for the Two-Step (Primer and Solvent Ce-
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ment) Method of Joining Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Piping Components with Tapered Sockets
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
D3034 Specification for Type PSM Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
(PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
D3212 Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
D4396 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Com-
pounds for Plastic Pipe and Fittings Used in Nonpressure
Applications
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.25 on Vinyl
Based Pipe. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved April 1, 2020. Published April 2020. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F1760–16. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F1760-16R20. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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F1760−16 (2020)
D5260 Classification for Chemical Resistance of Poly(Vinyl 3.2.7 thermoplastic coextruded pipe—pipe consisting of
Chloride) (PVC) Homopolymer and Copolymer Com- two or more concentric thermoplastic layers formed through
pounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) the process of coextrusion.
Compounds
4. Classification
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F477 Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Join-
4.1 The pipes are produced in two diameter families:
ing Plastic Pipe
sewer-drain and IPS.
F512 Specification for Smooth-Wall Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
4.1.1 Sewer-Drain Series—Produced with a sewer pipe
(PVC) Conduit and Fittings for Underground Installation
(PSM)ODandapipestiffnessof46psi(320kPa).Sewer-drain
F1336 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Gas-
pipe is intended for use outside of buildings as sewer, sewer
keted Sewer Fittings
connections, underground drain, and storm drain. Wall thick-
F1365 Test Method for Water Infiltration Resistance of
nesses shall be produced so that minimum pipe stiffnesses are
Plastic Underground Conduit Joints Which Use Flexible
met, but shall not be thinner than the minimum wall thickness
Elastomeric Seals
requirements in Table 1.
2.2 Plastic Pipe Institute Technical Report:
NOTE 1—Base inside diameters will be slightly smaller than those
PPI-TR-7 Recommended Method for Calculation of Nomi-
calculated for SDR 35 sewer-drain series pipe when wall thicknesses are
increased to ensure minimum 46 pipe stiffness.
nal Weight of Plastic Pipe
4.1.2 IPS Diameter Family—Produced in a Schedule 40
3. Terminology
series and a Pipe Stiffness (PS) series.
4.1.2.1 IPS Schedule 40 Series—Produced to Schedule 40
3.1 Definitions:
wall thicknesses in accordance with Table 2. Schedule 40 pipe
3.1.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminologies
is intended for use as underground drain, DWV (drain, waste,
D883, D1600, and F412, unless otherwise indicated.
and vent), sewer connections, and other non-pressure uses.
3.1.2 coextrusion—a process whereby two or more plastic
4.1.2.2 IPS Pipe Stiffness Series—Produced to pipe stiffness
material streams are forced through one or more shaping
of 100 psi (690 kPa) or 120 psi (830 kPa). Intended uses
orifices and become one continuously formed piece.
include underground communications and electrical distribu-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
tion. Wall thicknesses shall be produced so that minimum pipe
3.2.1 center-layer compound—general description for “in-
stiffnesses are met, but shall not be thinner than the minimum
ternal recycled material” (3.2.5), “external recycled material”
wall thickness requirements in Table 3.
(3.2.4), and “post-consumer recycled material” (3.2.6). These
NOTE 2—The IPS Pipe Stiffness (PS) series having pipe stiffnesses of
materials can be used straight or blended with virgin materials
100psi(690kPa)and120psi(830kPa)isdesignedfordirectburial(DB).
to make a compound, in accordance with this specification.
Encasement in concrete is not necessary.
NOTE 3—Before installing pipe for industrial waste disposal use, the
3.2.2 certificate of composition—a certificate describing
approval of the code official having jurisdiction should be obtained, as
certain properties of an external recycled material or a post-
conditions not commonly found in normal use may be encountered.
consumer recycled material.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—Examples include polymer, molecular
5. Material
weight, percentage of inorganic material, contamination type
5.1 Center-layer Compounds—Center-layercompounds(in-
and level, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, and izod
ternal recycled, external recycled, and post-consumer recycled
impact.
materials) shall be characterized as being PVC-polymer-based.
3.2.3 composition disclosure—a document describing the
Other PVC-compatible additives (such as lubricants,
formulation of an external recycled material.
stabilizers, non-polyvinyl-chloride resin modifiers, pigments,
3.2.4 external recycled material—industrial rework gener-
ated by a different company from the company manufacturing
TABLE 1 Requirements for Sewer-Drain Pipe
to this specification. Composition is known by the industrial
Minimum Wall Impact
Nominal Average, Tolerance on
source of the material.
Thickness, in. Resistance,
Size OD, in. (mm) Average, in. (mm)
A
(mm) ft-lb (J)
3.2.5 internal recycled material—rework generated by the
4 4.215 ±0.009 0.120 150
same company’s production that is manufacturing to this
(107.06) (±0.23) (3.05) (203)
specification. Composition of the material is known by the
6 6.275 ±0.011 0.180 210
(159.39) (±0.28) (4.57) (284)
company manufacturing to this specification.
8 8.400 ±0.012 0.240 210
3.2.6 post-consumer recycled material—finished goods that
(213.36) (±0.30) (6.10) (284)
10 10.500 ±0.015 0.300 220
have been purchased by the public, then returned to industry
(266.70) (±0.38) (7.62) (299)
and reprocessed into raw materials. Identity of finished goods
12 12.500 ±0.018 0.360 220
is known by the reprocessing company.
(317.50) (±0.46) (9.14) (299)
15 15.300 ±0.023 0.437 220
(388.62) (±0.58) (11.10) (299)
A
The maximum wall thickness shall not be greater than 1.25 times the minimum
Available from Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), 105 Decker Court, Suite 825,
wall thickness.
Irving, TX 75062, http://www.plasticpipe.org.
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TABLE 2 Requirements for IPS Schedule 40 Pipe
Tolerance on Out of Round, Minimum Wall Pipe Stiffness, Impact Resistance,
Nominal Size Average OD, in. (mm)
A B
Average, in. in. (mm) Thickness, in. (mm) psi (kPa) ft-lb (J)
1 ⁄4 1.660 (42.16) ±0.005 (±0.13) 0.060 (1.52) 0.140 (3.56) 1100 (7600) 60 (80)
1 ⁄2 1.900 (48.26) ±0.006 (±0.15) 0.060 (1.52) 0.145 (3.68) 800 (5500) 60 (80)
2 2.375 (60.32) ±0.006 (±0.15) 0.060 (1.52) 0.154 (3.91) 450 (3100) 60 (80)
3 3.500 (88.90) ±0.008 (±0.20) 0.060 (1.52) 0.216 (5.49) 400 (2750) 80 (110)
4 4.500 (114.30) ±0.009 (±0.23) 0.100 (2.54) 0.237 (6.02) 250 (1770) 100 (135)
6 6.625 (168.28) ±0.011 (±0.28) 0.100 (2.54) 0.280 (7.11) 120 (830) 120 (160)
8 8.625 (219.08) ±0.015 (±0.38) 0.150 (3.81) 0.322 (8.18) 80 (550) 140 (190)
10 10.750 (273.05) ±0.015 (±0.38) 0.150 (3.81) 0.365 (9.27) 60 (415) 160 (220)
12 12.750 (323.85) ±0.015 (±0.38) 0.150 (3.81) 0.406 (10.31) 50 (340) 180 (240)
A
“Out of Round” is defined as maximum diameter minus minimum diameter.
B
The maximum wall thickness shall not be greater than 1.25 times the minimum wall thickness.
TABLE 3 Requirements for IPS Pipe-Stiffness Pipe
Minimum Wall Thickness, in.
Tolerance on Impact
Average OD, in. Out of Round, BC
(mm)
Nominal Size Average, in. Resistance,
A
(mm) in. (mm)
(mm) ft-lb (J)
DB 100 DB 120
D
110.49 4.350 ±0.009 0.100 0.141 0.149 100
D
(110.49) (±0.23) (2.54) (3.58) (3.78) (135)
4 4.500 ±0.009 0.100 0.145 0.154 100
(114.30) (±0.23) (2.54) (3.68) (3.91) (135)
5 5.563 ±0.010 0.100 0.179 0.191 120
(141.30) (±0.25) (2.54) (4.55) (4.85) (165)
6 6.625 ±0.011 0.100 0.213 0.227 150
(168.28) (±0.28) (2.54) (5.41) (5.77) (205)
A
“Out of Round” is defined as maximum diameter minus minimum diameter.
B
The maximum wall thickness shall not be greater than 1.25 times the minimum wall thickness.
C
Minimum wall-thickness values are based on skin modulus of 400 000 psi combined with center-layer modulus of 500 000 psi.
D
This is not an IPS OD, but is a standard-OD pipe-stiffness pipe used by communications utilities.
and inorganic fillers) are allowed in these materials. The three layer. Inherent viscosity shall be determined in accordance
plastic material types shall be used in the percentages by with Test Method D1243.
weight as specified in 5.1.1, 5.1.2, and 5.1.3, to equal 100% of
5.2 Inner and outer layers shall be made of virgin homopo-
the pipe center layer, provided that the pipe produced meets all
lymer PVC. Rework materials are not allowed.
of the requirements of this specification.
5.1.1 Internal Recycled Material—Material composition of
5.3 Cell Classification—Properties of the compounds used
0 % to 100 % of the center layer. This material shall not be
to manufacture pipe in accordance with this standard shall be
used in the inner or outer layers.
categorized using the cell classification method. The required
5.1.2 External Recycled Material—Material composition of
cell values are considered minimums; compounds having
0 % to 100 % of the center layer. This material shall not be
higher values than those listed are considered acceptable.
used in the inner or outer layers.
5.3.1 Material for the Sewer-Drain series shall be catego-
5.1.3 Post-Consumer Recycled Material—Material compo-
rized using Specification D1784. Compound for the inner and
sition of 0 % to a maximum of 60 % by weight of center layer.
outer layers shall have a minimum cell class of 12454, or
This material shall not be used in the inner or outer layers.
12364 and for the center layer 12223.
NOTE 4—Post-consumer recycled material is limited to 60 % by weight
5.3.2 Material for the IPS Schedule 40 series shall be
ofthecenterlayerduetocurrenttechnology.Asmoreexperienceisgained
categorized using Specification D4396 or D1784. Compound
with process and materials, this standard may be amended to increase the
for the inside and outside layers shall have a minimum cell
percentage.
class of 11432 (D4396) or 12344 (D1784), and for the center
5.1.4 Whenrequestedbythepipemanufacturer,thesupplier
layer 11211 (D4396) or 12344 (D1784) . Product application
shall provide with the external recycled and post-consumer
chemical resistance for all layers when specified shall be
recycled materials a certificate of composition, a composition
classified in accordance with the classification section of
disclosure, or both.
Classification D5260 with a 130°F (55°C), 14-day immersion.
5.1.5 The blending of virgin PVC homopolymer having an
inherent viscosity greater than 0.68 (K-value 57) with center- 5.3.3 Material for the IPS Pipe Stiffness (PS) series shall be
categorized using Specification D1784. Compound for the
layer compounds and compounding ingredients (lubricants,
stabilizers, non-polyvinyl-chloride resin modifiers, pigments, inner and outer layers shall have a minimum cell class of
and inorganic fillers) shall be acceptable for use in the center 12234, and for the center layer 12223.
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5.4 Color—The center layer for all series shall contrast in forIPSSchedule40seriesandofTable3forIPSPipeStiffness
color with the inner and outer layers such that wall measure- (PS) series. Dimensions shall be determined in accordance
ments may be taken. with Test Method D2122. Tolerances for out-of-round shall
apply only at the time of manufacture (prior to packaging and
6. Joining Systems
shipment).
6.1 Solvent-Cement Joints—Molded fittings with tapered
8.3 Wall Thickness—The wall thickness for Sewer-Drain
sockets and spigots or a pipe section with adjoining pipe bell
series shall meet the requirements of Table 1. The wall
shall be used to make a solvent cemented joint.
thickness for pipe having IPS outside diameters shall meet the
6.1.1 The assembly of joints shall be in accordance with the
requirements of Table 2 for Schedule 40 pipe and shall meet
recommendations of pipe, solvent cement, and fitting manu-
the requirements of Table 3 for Pipe Stiffness (PS) pipe.
facturerspertainingtotheparticularsystembeingemployedor,
Dimensions shall be determined in accordance with Test
in their absence, the methods described in Practice D2855.
Method D2122.
6.2 Elastomeric-Gasket Joints—In this system an elasto-
8.4 Layer Thickness—The minimum thicknesses of the
meric seal is situated in the bell or molded fitting, lubrication
individual inner and outer layers shall be 10 % of the wall
is applied to the spigot/gasket, and the pipe spigot is pushed
thicknesses specified in 8.3, rounded upward to the nearest
past the gasket and into the bell forming a watertight joint.The
0.005 in. To measure the inner and outer layers, use a pocket
design and control of the dimensions of gasketed bells, fittings,
optical comparator with a reticle scale graduated to 0.005 in.
and elastomeric seals are not controlled by this specification,
Make eight readings equally spaced around the pipe circum-
but are the responsibility of the manufacturers of the pipe,
ference. Report the layer thickness to the nearest 0.005 in.
fittings, and gaskets.
6.2.1 The assembly of the joints shall be in accordance with
9. Quality Assurance Test Requirements: Destructive
the pipe manufacturer’s recommendation. The lubricant shall
Testing
be that recommended by the pipe man
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