An American National Standard

Designation: D 1785 – 99

Standard Specification for

Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80,
and 1201
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1785; 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 NOTE 2—CPVC plastic pipes, Schedules 40 and 80, which were
formerly included in this specification, are now covered by Specification
1.1 This specification covers poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) F 441.
pipe made in Schedule 40, 80, and 120 sizes and pressure-rated NOTE 3—The sustained and burst pressure test requirements, and the
for water (see Appendix X1). Included are criteria for classi- pressure ratings in the Appendix X1, are calculated from stress values
fying PVC plastic pipe materials and PVC plastic pipe, a obtained from tests made on pipe 4 in. (100 mm) and smaller. However,
system of nomenclature for PVC plastic pipe, and requirements tests conducted on pipe as large as 24-in. (600-mm) diameter have shown
and test methods for materials, workmanship, dimensions, these stress values to be valid for larger diameter PVC pipe.
NOTE 4—PVC pipe made to this specification is often belled for use as
sustained pressure, burst pressure, flattening, and extrusion
line pipe. For details of the solvent cement bell, see Specification D 2672
quality. Methods of marking are also given. and for details of belled elastomeric joints, see Specifications D 3139 and
1.2 The products covered by this specification are intended D 3212.
for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which
are chemically compatible with the piping materials. Due to 2. Referenced Documents
inherent hazards associated with testing components and sys- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
tems with compressed air or other compressed gases some D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and Electrical
manufacturers do not allow pneumatic testing of their products. Insulating Materials for Testing2
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 Pressure3
NOTE 1—Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases D 1599 Test Method for Short-Time Hydraulic Failure Pres-
contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious saftey sure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings3
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, Plastics2
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These D 1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
not be considered as requirements of the specification. (CPVC) Compounds2
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 Fittings3
information only. D 2152 Test Method for Degree 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 Immersion3
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, D 2672 Specification for Joints for IPS PVC Pipe Using
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user Solvent Cement3
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health D 2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials3
tions prior to use. A specific precautionary statement is given D 3139 Specification for Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes
in Note 8. Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals3
D 3212 Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic
Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals3
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems3
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.25 on Vinyl
Based Pipe.
2
Current edition approved May 10, 1999. Published July 1999. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
3
published as D 1785 – 60. Last previous edition D 1785 – 96b. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.

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F 441 Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) 4.2 Hydrostatic Design Stresses——This specification cov-
(CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 803 ers pipe made from PVC plastics as defined by four hydrostatic
2.2 Federal Standard: design stresses which have been developed on the basis of
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)4 long-term tests (Appendix X1).
2.3 Military Standard:
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage4 5. Materials and Manufacture
2.4 NSF Standards: 5.1 General—Poly(vinyl chloride) plastics used to make
Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related pipe meeting the requirements of this specification are catego-
Materials5 rized by means of two criteria, namely, (1) short-term strength
Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water System Components— tests and (2) long-term strength tests.
Health Effects5
NOTE 5—The PVC pipe intended for use in the transport of potable
water should be evaluated and certified as safe for this purpose by a testing
3. Terminology agency acceptable to the local health authority. The evaluation should be
3.1 Definitions: —Definitions are in accordance with Ter- in accordance with requirements for chemical extraction, taste, and odors
minology F 412 and abbreviations are in accordance with that are no less restrictive than those included in NSF Standard No. 14.
Terminology D 1600, unless otherwise specified. The abbre- The seal or mark of the laboratory making the evaluation should be
included on the pipe.
viation for poly(vinyl chloride) plastic is PVC.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 5.2 Basic Materials—This specification covers pipe made
3.2.1 hydrostatic design stress—the estimated maximum from PVC plastics having certain physical and chemical
tensile stress the material is capable of withstanding continu- properties as described in Specification D 1784.
ously with a high degree of certainty that failure of the pipe 5.3 Compound—The PVC compounds used for this pipe
will not occur. This stress is circumferential when internal shall equal or exceed the following classes described in
hydrostatic water pressure is applied. Specification D 1784; PVC 12454-B, 12454-C, or 14333-D.
3.2.2 pressure rating (PR)—the estimated maximum water 5.4 Rework Material—The manufacturer shall use only his
pressure the pipe is capable of withstanding continuously with own clean rework pipe material and the pipe produced shall
a high degree of certainty that failure of the pipe will not occur. meet all the requirements of this specification.
3.2.3 relation between dimensions, design stress, and pres-
sure rating—the following expression, commonly known as 6. Requirements
the ISO equation,6 is used in this specification to relate 6.1 Dimensions and Tolerances:
dimensions, hydrostatic design stress, and pressure rating: 6.1.1 Dimensions and tolerances shall be as shown in Table
2S/P 5 ~D0/t! – 1 1 and Table 2 when measured in accordance with Test Method
D 2122. The tolerances for out-of-roundness shall apply only
where: to pipe prior to shipment.
S = hydrostatic design stress, psi (or MPa), 6.2 Sustained Pressure—The pipe shall not fail, balloon,
P = pressure rating, psi (or MPa), burst, or weep as defined in Test Method D 1598, at the test
D0 = average outside diameter, in. (or mm), and pressures given in Tables 3-5 when tested in accordance with
t = minimum wall thickness, in. (or mm). 8.4.
3.2.4 standard thermoplastic pipe materials designation 6.2.1 Accelerated Regression Test—The accelerated regres-
code—the pipe materials designation code shall consist of the sion test shall be used in place of both the sustained and burst
abbreviation PVC for the type of plastic, followed by the pressure tests, at the option of the manufacturer. The test shall
ASTM type and grade in Arabic numerals and the design stress be conducted in accordance with 8.4.1. The pipe shall demon-
in units of 100 psi (0.7 MPa) with any decimal figures dropped. strate a hydrostatic design basis projection at the 100 000-h
When the design stress code contains less than two figures, a intercept that meets the hydrostatic design basis category
cipher shall be used before the number. Thus a complete requirement (see Table 1 and Test Method D 2837) for the PVC
material code shall consist of three letters and four figures for material used in its manufacture. (Example: PVC 1120 pipe
PVC plastic pipe materials (see Section 5). must have a minimum 100 000-h projection of 3830 psi (26.40
MPa) and 85 % lower confidence limit (LCL).
4. Classification 6.3 Burst Pressure—The minimum burst pressures for PVC
4.1 General—This specification covers PVC pipe made to plastic pipe shall be as given in Table 6, when determined in
and marked with one of six type/grade/design stress designa- accordance with Test Method D 1599.
tions (see X1.2) in Schedule 40, 80, and 120 wall sizes.
NOTE 6—Times greater than 60 s may be needed to bring large size
specimens to burst pressure. The test is more difficult to pass using greater
pressurizing times.
4
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 6.4 Flattening—There shall be no evidence of splitting,
Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
5
cracking, or breaking when the pipe is tested in accordance
Available from the National Sanitation Foundation, P.O. Box 1468, Ann Arbor,
with 8.6.
MI 48106.
6
ISO R161-1960, Pipes of Plastics Materials for the Transport of Fluids (Outside 6.5 Extrusion Quality—The pipe shall not flake or disinte-
Diameters and Nominal Pressures) Part 1, Metric Series. grate when tested in accordance with Test Method D 2152.

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TABLE 1 Outside Diameters and Tolerances for PVC Plastic Pipe Schedules 40, 80, and 120, in. (mm)
Tolerances
Maximum Out-of-Roundness (maximum minus minimum
diameter)
Nominal Pipe Size Outside Diameter Schedule 40 sizes 31⁄2 in. and Schedule 40 sizes 3 in. and
Average over; Schedule 80 sizes 8 in. less;
and over Schedule 80 sizes 6 in. and
less;
Schedule 120 sizes all
⁄
18 0.405 (10.29) 60.004 (60.10) ... 0.016 (0.41)
⁄
14 0.540 (13.72) 60.004 (60.10) ... 0.016 (0.41)
3⁄8 0.675 (17.14) 60.004 (60.10) ... 0.016 (0.41)
1⁄2 0.840 (21.34) 60.004 (60.10) ... 0.016 (0.41)
3⁄4 1.050 (26.67) 60.004 (60.10) ... 0.020 (0.51)
1 1.315 (33.40) 60.005 (60.13) ... 0.020 (0.51)
11⁄4 1.660 (42.16) 60.005 (60.13) ... 0.024 (0.61)
11⁄2 1.900 (48.26) 60.006 (60.15) ... 0.024 (0.61)
2 2.375 (60.32) 60.006 (60.15) ... 0.024 (0.61)
21⁄2 2.875 (73.02) 60.007 (60.18) ... 0.030 (0.76)
3 3.500 (88.90) 60.008 (60.20) ... 0.030 (0.76)
31⁄2 4.000 (101.60) 60.008 (60.20) 0.100 (2.54) 0.030 (0.76)
4 4.500 (114.30) 60.009 (60.23) 0.100 (2.54) 0.030 (0.76)
5 5.563 (141.30) 60.010 (60.25) 0.100 (2.54) 0.060 (1.52)
6 6.625 (168.28) 60.011 (60.28) 0.100 (2.54) 0.070 (1.78)
8 8.625 (219.08) 60.015 (60.38) 0.150 (3.81) 0.090 (2.29)
10 10.750 (273.05) 60.015 (60.38) 0.150 (3.81) 0.100 (2.54)
12 12.750 (323.85) 60.015 (60.38) 0.150 (3.81) 0.120 (3.05)
14 14.000 (355.60 60.015 (60.38) 0.200 (5.08) ...
16 16.000 (406.40) 60.019 (60.48) 0.320 (8.13) ...
18 18.000 (457.20) 60.019 (60.48) 0.360 (9.14) ...
20 20.000 (508.00) 60.023 (60.58) 0.400 (10.2) ...
24 24.000 (609.60) 60.031 (60.79) 0.480 (12.2) ...

TABLE 2 Wall Thicknesses and Tolerances for PVC Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120,A,B in. (mm)
Wall ThicknessA
Nominal Pipe
Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Schedule 120
Size
Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance Minimum Tolerance
⁄
18 0.068 (1.73) +0.020 (+0.51) 0.095 (2.41) +0.020 (+0.51) ... ...
1⁄4 0.088 (2.24) +0.020 (+0.51) 0.119 (3.02) +0.020 (+0.51) ... ...
3⁄8 0.091 (2.31) +0.020 (+0.51) 0.126 (3.20) +0.020 (+0.51) ... ...
1⁄2 0.109 (2.77) +0.020 (+0.51) 0.147 (3.73) +0.020 (+0.51) 0.170 (4.32) +0.020 (+0.51)
3⁄4 0.113 (2.87) +0.020 (+0.51) 0.154 (3.91) +0.020 (+0.51) 0.170 (4.32) +0.020 (+0.51)
1 0.133 (3.38) +0.020 (+0.51) 0.179 (4.55) +0.021 (+0.53) 0.200 (5.08) +0.024 (+0.61)
11⁄4 0.140 (3.56) +0.020 (+0.51) 0.191 (4.85) +0.023 (+0.58) 0.215 (5.46) +0.026 (+0.66)
11⁄2 0.145 (3.68) +0.020 (+0.51) 0.200 (5.08) +0.024 (+0.61) 0.225 (5.72) +0.027 (+0.68)
2 0.154 (3.91) +0.020 (+0.51) 0.218 (5.54) +0.026 (+0.66) 0.250 (6.35) +0.030 (+0.76)
21⁄2 0.203 (5.16) +0.024 (+0.61) 0.276 (7.01) +0.033 (+0.84) 0.300 (7.62) +0.036 (+0.91)
3 0.216 (5.49) +0.026 (+0.66) 0.300 (7.62) +0.036 (+0.91) 0.350 (8.89) +0.042 (+1.07)
31⁄2 0.226 (5.74) +0.027 (+0.68) 0.318 (8.08) +0.038 (+0.96) 0.350 (8.89) +0.042 (+1.07)
4 0.237 (6.02) +0.028 (+0.71) 0.337 (8.56) +0.040 (+1.02) 0.437 (11.10) +0.052 (+1.32)
5 0.258 (6.55) +0.031 (+0.79) 0.375 (9.52) +0.045 (+1.14) 0.500 (12.70) +0.060 (+1.52)
6 0.280 (7.11) +0.034 (+0.86) 0.432 (10.97) +0.052 (+1.32) 0.562 (14.27) +0.067 (+1.70)
8 0.322 (8.18) +0.039 (+0.99) 0.500 (12.70) +0.060 (+1.52) 0.718 (18.24) +0.086 (+2.18)
10 0.365 (9.27) +0.044 (+1.12) 0.593 (15.06) +0.071 (+1.80) 0.843 (21.41) +0.101 (+2.56)
12 0.406 (10.31) +0.049 (+1.24) 0.687 (17.45) +0.082 (+2.08) 1.000 (25.40) +0.120 (+3.05)
14 0.437 (11.10) +0.053 (+1.35) 0.750 (19.05) +0.090 (+2.29) ... ...
16 0.500 (12.70) +0.060 (+1.52) 0.843 (21.41) +0.101 (+2.57) ... ...
18 0.562 (14.27) +0.067 (+1.70) 0.937 (23.80) +0.112 (+2.84) ... ...
20 0.593 (15.06) +0.071 (+1.80) 1.031 (26.19) +0.124 (+3.15) ... ...
24 0.687 (17.45) +0.082 (+2.08) 1.218 (30.94) +0.146 (+3.71) ... ...
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
These dimensions conform to nominal IPS dimensions, with the exception that Schedule 120 wall thickness for pipe sizes 1⁄2 to 31⁄2 in. (12.5 to 87.5 mm), inclusive,
are special PVC plastic pipe sizes.

7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance pipe shall be as uniform as commercially practicable in color,
7.1 The pipe shall be homogeneous throughout and free of opacity, density, and other physical properties.
visible cracks, holes, foreign inclusions, or other defects. The

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TABLE 3 Sustained Pressure Test Conditions for Water at 73°F TABLE 4 Sustained Pressure Test Conditions for Water at 73°F
(23°C) for PVC Plastic Pipe, Schedule 40 (23°C) for PVC Plastic Pipe, Schedule 80
Pressure Required for TestA Pressure Required for TestA
Nominal Nominal
Pipe PVC1120 Pipe PVC1120
Size PVC1220 PVC2116 PVC2112 PVC2110 Size PVC1220 PVC2116 PVC2112 PVC2110
PVC2120 PVC2120
in. psi in. psi
⁄
18 1690 1360 1130 930 ⁄
18 2570 2060 1720 1410
1⁄4 1640 1310 1090 900 1⁄4 2370 1900 1580 1300
3⁄8 1310 1050 870 720 3⁄8 1930 1540 1290 1060
1⁄2 1250 1000 840 690 1⁄2 1780 1430 1190 980
3⁄4 1010 810 680 550 3⁄4 1440 1160 960 790
1 950 760 630 520 1 1320 1060 880 720
11⁄4 770 620 520 420 11⁄4 1090 870 730 600
1 ⁄2
1 690 560 460 380 1 ⁄2
1 990 790 660 540
2 580 470 390 320 2 850 680 570 460
21⁄2 640 510 430 350 21⁄2 890 710 590 490
3 590 440 370 300 3 790 630 520 430
31⁄2 500 400 340 280 31⁄2 730 580 480 400
4 470 370 310 260 4 680 540 450 370
5 410 330 270 220 5 610 490 400 330
6 370 300 250 200 6 590 470 390 320
8 330 260 220 180 8 520 410 340 280
10 300 240 200 160 10 490 390 330 270
12 280 220 180 150 12 480 380 320 260
14 270 220 180 150 14 470 380 320 260
16 270 220 180 150 16 470 370 310 260
18 270 220 180 150 18 460 370 310 250
20 260 210 170 140 20 460 370 300 250
24 250 200 170 140 24 450 360 300 250

in. MPa in. MPa

⁄
18 11.65 9.38 7.79 6.41 ⁄
18 17.72 14.21 11.86 9.72
1⁄4 11.31 9.03 7.52 6.21 1⁄4 16.34 13.10 10.90 8.96
3⁄8 9.03 7.24 6.00 4.96 3⁄8 13.31 10.62 8.89 7.31
1⁄2 8.62 6.89 5.79 4.76 1⁄2 12.27 9.86 8.20 6.76
3⁄4 6.96 5.58 4.69 3.79 3⁄4 9.93 8.00 6.62 5.45
1 6.55 5.24 4.34 3.59 1 9.10 7.31 6.07 4.96
11⁄4 5.31 4.27 3.59 2.90 11⁄4 7.52 6.00 5.03 4.14
11⁄2 4.76 3.86 3.17 2.62 11⁄2 6.83 4.96 4.55 3.72
2 4.00 3.24 2.69 2.21 2 5.86 4.69 3.93 3.17
21⁄2 4.41 3.52 2.96 2.41 21⁄2 6.14 4.90 4.07 3.38
3 4.07 3.03 2.55 2.07 3 5.45 4.34 3.59 2.96
31⁄2 3.45 2.76 2.34 1.93 31⁄2 5.03 4.00 3.31 2.76
4 3.24 2.55 2.14 1.79 4 4.69 3.72 3.10 2.55
5 2.83 2.28 1.86 1.52 5 4.21 3.38 2.76 2.28
6 2.55 2.07 1.72 1.38 6 4.07 3.24 2.69 2.21
8 2.28 1.79 1.52 1.24 8 3.59 2.83 2.34 1.93
10 2.07 1.65 1.38 1.10 10 3.38 2.69 2.28 1.86
12 1.93 1.52 1.24 1.03 12 3.31 2.62 2.21 1.79
14 1.89 1.54 1.26 1.05 14 3.29 2.66 2.24 1.82
16 1.89 1.54 1.26 1.05 16 3.29 2.59 2.17 1.82
18 1.89 1.54 1.26 1.05 18 3.22 2.59 2.17 1.75
20 1.82 1.47 1.19 0.98 20 3.22 2.59 2.10 1.75
24 1.75 1.40 1.19 0.98 24 3.15 2.52 2.10 1.75

A A
The fiber stresses used to derive these test pressures are as follows: The fiber stresses used to derive these test pressures are as follows:
psi MPa psi MPa
PVC1120 4200 29.0 PVC1120 4200 29.0
PVC1220 4200 29.0 PVC1220 4200 29.0
PVC2120 4200 29.0 PVC2120 4200 29.0
PVC2116 3360 23.2 PVC2116 3360 23.2
PVC2112 2800 19.3 PVC2112 2800 19.3
PVC2110 2300 15.9 PVC2110 2300 15.9

NOTE 7—Color and transparency or opacity should be specified in the than 40 h prior to test in accordance with Procedure A of
contract or purchase order. Practice D 618, for those tests where conditioning is required.
8.2 Test Conditions—Conduct tests in the standard labora-
8. Test Methods tory atmosphere of 73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 6 5 %
8.1 Conditioning—Condition the test specimens at 73.4 6 relative humidity, unless otherwise specified in the test meth-
3.6°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity for not less ods or in this specification.

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TABLE 5 Sustained Pressure Test Conditions for Water at 73°F (23°C) for PVC Plastic Pipe, Schedule 120
Pressure Required for TestA
Nominal Pipe PVC1120
Size PVC1220 PVC2116 PVC2112 PVC2110
PVC2120
in. psi
⁄
12 2130 1710 1420 1170
⁄
34 1620 1300 1080 890
1 1510 1200 1000 830
11⁄4 1250 1000 830 680
11⁄2 1130 900 750 620
2 990 790 660 540
21⁄2 980 780 650 540
3 930 750 620 510
31⁄2 810 640 540 440
4 900 720 600 490
5 830 660 550 450
6 780 620 520 430
8 760 610 510 420
10 770 620 510 420
12 710 570 480 390
in. MPa
12⁄ 14.69 11.79 9.79 8.07
3⁄4 11.17 8.96 7.45 6.14
1 10.41 8.27 6.89 5.72
11⁄4 8.62 6.89 5.72 4.69
11⁄2 7.79 6.21 5.17 4.27
2 6.83 5.45 4.55 3.72
21⁄2 6.76 5.38 4.48 3.72
3 6.41 5.17 4.27 3.52
31⁄2 5.58 4.41 3.72 3.03
4 6.21 4.96 4.14 3.38
5 5.72 4.55 3.79 3.10
6 5.38 4.27 3.59 2.96
8 5.24 4.21 3.52 2.90
10 5.31 4.27 3.52 2.90
12 4.90 3.93 3.31 2.69
A
The fiber stresses used to derive these test pressures are as follows:
psi MPa
PVC1120 4200 29.0
PVC1220 4200 29.0
PVC2120 4200 29.0
PVC2116 3360 23.2
PVC2112 2800 19.3
PVC2110 2300 15.9

8.3 Sampling—The selection of the sample or samples of 73.4°F (23°C) to within 3.6°F (62°C). Test in accordance with
pipe shall be as agreed upon by the purchaser and seller. In case Test Method D 1598, except maintain the pressure at the values
of no prior agreement, any sample selected by the testing given in Tables 3-5 for 1000 h. Failure of one of the six
laboratory shall be deemed adequate. specimens tested is cause for retest of six additional specimens.
8.3.1 Test Specimens—Not less than 50 % of the test speci- Failure of one of the six specimens tested in retest shall
mens required for any pressure test shall have at least a part of constitute failure in the test. Evidence of failure of the pipe
the marking in their central sections. The central section is that shall be as defined in Test Method D 1598.
portion of pipe which is at least one pipe diameter away from
8.4.1 Accelerated Regression Test—Test in accordance with
an end closure.
8.4 Sustained Pressure Test—Select the test specimens at procedures in Test Method D 1598, using either free end or
random. Test individually with water at the internal pressures restrained end fittings. A minimum of six samples shall be
given in Tables 3-5, six specimens of pipe, each specimen at tested. Test three specimens at a single pressure that will result
least ten times the nominal diameter in length, but not less than in failures at or below 0.10 h. Test an additional three
10 in. (250 mm) or more than 3 ft (1 m) between end closures specimens at a single pressure that will result in failures at
and bearing the permanent marking on the pipe. Maintain the about 200 h. Generating additional data points to improve the
specimens at the pressure indicated for a period of 1000 h. LTHS or LCL, or both, is acceptable. No points shall be
Hold the pressure as closely as possible, but within 610 psi excluded unless an obvious defect is detected in the failure area
(670 kPa). Condition the specimens at the test temperature of of the test sample, or there was a malfunction of the equipment.

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TABLE 6 Burst Pressure Requirements for Water at 73°F (23°C) for PVC Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120
Min Burst PressuresA
Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Schedule 120
Nominal Pipe Size
PVC1120 PVC2112 PVC1120 PVC2112 PVC1120 PVC2112
PVC1220 PVC2116 PVC1220 PVC2116 PVC1220 PVC2116
PVC2120 PVC2110 PVC2120 PVC2110 PVC2120 PVC2110
in. psi
⁄
18 2580 2020 3920 3060 ... ...
1⁄4 2490 1950 3620 2830 ... ...
3⁄8 1990 1560 2940 2300 ... ...
1⁄2 1910 1490 2720 2120 3250 2540
3⁄4 1540 1210 2200 1720 2470 1930
1 1440 1130 2020 1580 2300 1790
11⁄4 1180 920 1660 1300 1900 1490
11⁄2 1060 830 1510 1180 1720 1340
2 890 690 1290 1010 1510 1180
21⁄2 970 760 1360 1060 1490 1170
3 840 660 1200 940 1420 1110
31⁄2 770 600 1110 860 1230 960
4 710 560 1040 810 1380 1080
5 620 390 930 720 1260 990
6 560 440 890 700 1190 930
8 500 390 790 620 1160 910
10 450 350 750 580 1170 920
12 420 330 730 570 1090 850
14 410 320 720 570 ... ...
16 410 320 710 560 ... ...
18 410 320 700 550 ... ...
20 390 310 700 540 ... ...
24 380 300 680 530 ... ...
in. MPa
⁄
18 17.79 13.93 27.03 21.10 ... ...
1⁄4 17.17 13.45 24.96 19.52 ... ...
3⁄8 13.72 10.76 20.27 15.86 ... ...
1⁄2 13.17 10.27 18.76 14.62 22.41 17.52
3⁄4 10.62 8.34 15.17 11.86 17.03 13.31
1 9.93 7.79 13.93 10.89 15.86 12.34
11⁄4 8.14 6.34 11.45 8.96 13.10 10.27
11⁄2 7.31 5.72 10.41 8.14 11.86 9.24
2 6.14 4.76 8.89 6.96 10.41 8.14
21⁄2 6.69 5.24 9.38 7.31 10.27 8.07
3 5.79 4.55 8.27 6.48 9.79 7.65
31⁄2 5.31 4.14 7.65 5.93 8.48 6.62
4 4.90 3.86 7.17 5.58 9.51 7.45
5 4.27 2.69 6.41 4.96 8.69 6.83
6 3.86 3.03 6.14 4.83 8.20 6.41
8 3.45 2.69 5.45 4.27 8.00 6.27
10 3.10 2.41 5.17 4.00 8.07 6.34
12 2.90 2.28 5.03 3.93 7.52 5.86
14 2.87 2.24 5.04 3.99 ... ...
16 2.87 2.24 4.97 3.92 ... ...
18 2.87 2.24 4.90 3.85 ... ...
20 2.73 2.17 4.90 3.78 ... ...
24 2.66 2.10 4.76 3.71 ... ...

A
The fiber stresses used to derive these test pressures are as follows:
psi MPa
PVC1120 6400 44.1
PVC1220 6400 44.1
PVC2120 6400 44.1
PVC2116 5000 34.5
PVC2112 5000 34.5
PVC2110 5000 34.5

Characterize the data using the least squares regression de- 8.6 Flattening—Flatten three specimens of the pipe, 2 in.
scribed in Test Method D 2837. (50 mm) long, between parallel plates in a suitable press until
8.5 Burst Pressure—Determine the minimum burst pressure the distance between the plates is 40 % of the outside diameter
with at least five specimens in accordance with Test Method of the pipe or the walls of the pipe touch, whichever occurs
D 1599. The time of testing of each specimen shall be between first. The rate of loading shall be uniform and such that the
60 and 70 s.

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compression is completed within 2 to 5 min. On removal of the by psi (for example, 200 psi (1.4 MPa)). When the indicated
load examine the specimens for evidence of splitting, cracking, pressure rating is lower than that calculated in accordance with
or breaking. 3.2.3 (see Appendix X1), this shall be indicated by placing a
star after the pressure rating,
9. Retest and Rejection 10.2.1.4 ASTM designation D 1785, with which the pipe
9.1 If the results of any test(s) do not meet the requirements complies,
of this specification, the test(s) shall be conducted again only 10.2.1.5 Manufacturer’s name (or trademark) and code (see
by agreement between the purchaser and seller. Under such Note 4), and
agreement, minimum requirements shall not be lowered, 10.2.1.6 Pipe intended for the transport of potable water
changed, or modified, nor shall specification limits be changed. shall also include the seal or mark of the laboratory making the
If upon retest, failure occurs, the quantity of product repre- evaluation for this purpose, spaced at intervals specified by the
sented by the test(s) does not meet the requirements of this laboratory.
specification. NOTE 8—Manufacturers using the seal or mark of a laboratory must
obtain prior authorization from the laboratory concerned.
10. Product Marking NOTE 9—It is common practice to dual mark Schedule 40 piping for
potable water and DWV usage in which compliance with each applicable
10.1 Quality of Marking—The marking shall be applied to standard is met.
the pipe in such a manner that it remains legible (easily read)
after installation and inspection. 11. Quality Assurance
10.2 Content of Marking: 11.1 When the product is marked with this designation,
10.2.1 Marking on the pipe shall include the following, D 1785, the manufacturer affirms that the product was manu-
spaced at intervals of not more than 5 ft (1.5 m): factured, inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance with this
10.2.1.1 Nominal pipe size (for example, 2 in. (50 mm)), specification and has been found to meet the requirements of
10.2.1.2 Type of plastic pipe material in accordance with the this specification.
designation code prescribed in 3.2.4, for example, PVC1120,
10.2.1.3 Schedule (40, 80, or 120, whichever is applicable) 12. Keywords
and the pressure rating in pounds per square inch (megapas- 12.1 pressure pipe; PVC pipe; Schedule 40 pipe; Schedule
cals) for water at 73°F (23°C) shown as the number followed 80 pipe; Schedule 120 pipe

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 Requirement—Products intended for the health effects portion of NSF Standard No. 14 by an
contact with potable water shall be evaluated, tested, and acceptable certifying organization when required by the regu-
certified for conformance with ANSI/NSF Standard No. 61 or latory authority having jurisdiction.

GOVERNMENT/MILITARY PROCUREMENT

These requirements apply only to federal/military procurement, not domestic sales or transfers.

S2. Responsibility for Inspection—Unless otherwise speci- S3. Packaging and Marking for U.S. Government Procure-
fied in the contract or purchase order, the producer is respon- ment:
sible for the performance of all inspection and test require- S3.1 Packaging—Unless otherwise specified in the con-
ments specified herein. The producer may use his own or any tract, the materials shall be packaged in accordance with the
other suitable facilities for the performance of the inspection supplier’s standard practice in a manner ensuring arrival at
and test requirements specified herein, unless the purchaser destination in satisfactory condition and which will be accept-
disapproves. The purchaser shall have the right to perform any able to the carrier at lowest rates. Containers and packing shall
of the inspections and tests set forth in this specification where comply with Uniform Freight Classification rules or National
such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure that material Motor Freight Classification rules.
conforms to prescribed requirements. S3.2 Marking—Marking for shipment shall be in accor-
NOTE S2.1—In U.S. Federal contracts, the contractor is responsible for dance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies and MIL-STD-
inspection. 129 for military agencies.

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NOTE S3.1—The inclusion of U.S. Government procurement require-
ments should not be construed as an indication that the U.S. Government
uses or endorses the products described in this specification.

APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. SOURCE OF HYDROSTATIC DESIGN STRESSES

X1.1 The hydrostatic design stresses recommended by the criteria used in developing these hydrostatic design stresses
Plastics Pipe Institute are used to pressure rate PVC plastic may be obtained from the Plastics Pipe Institute, a division of
pipe. These hydrostatic design stresses are 2000 psi (14 MPa), The Society of the Plastics Industry, 355 Lexington Ave., New
1600 psi (11 MPa), 1250 psi (9 MPa), and 1000 psi (7 MPa) for York, NY 10017. These hydrostatic design stresses may not be
water at 73°F (23°C). These hydrostatic design stresses apply suitable for materials that show a wide departure from a
only to pipe meeting all the requirements of this specification. straight-line plot of log stress versus log time to failure. All the
data available to date on PVC pipe materials made in the
X1.2 Six PVC pipe materials are included based on the
United States exhibit a straight-line plot under these plotting
requirements of Specification D 1784 and the PPI-
conditions.
recommended hydrostatic design stresses as follows:
X1.2.1 Type I, Grade 1 (12454-B), with a hydrostatic design X1.4 The pipe is rated for use with water at 73°F (23°C) at
stress of 2000 psi (14 MPa), designated as PVC1120. the maximum internal pressures shown in Tables X1.1-X1.3.
X1.2.2 Type I, Grade 2 (12454-C), with a hydrostatic design Lower pressure ratings than those calculated in accordance
stress of 2000 psi (14 MPa), designated as PVC1220. with 3.2.3 may be recommended, at the option of the pipe
X1.2.3 Type II, Grade 1 (14333-D), with a hydrostatic manufacturer, in which case the SDR shall be included in the
design stress of 2000 psi (14 MPa), designated as PVC2120.
marking. Experience of the industry indicates that PVC plastic
X1.2.4 Type II, Grade 1 (14333-D), with a hydrostatic
pipe meeting the requirements of this specification gives
design stress of 1600 psi (11.2 MPa), designated as PVC2116.
satisfactory service under normal conditions for a long period
X1.2.5 Type II, Grade 1 (14333-D), with a hydrostatic
at these pressure ratings. The sustained pressure requirements
design stress of 1250 psi (8.7 MPa), designated as PVC2112.
are related to these ratings through the slopes of the strength-
X1.2.6 Type II, Grade 1 (14333-D), with a hydrostatic
design stress of 1000 psi (7.0 MPa), designated as PVC2110. time plots of these materials in pipe form.

X1.3 The standard method for obtaining hydrostatic basis X1.5 The hydrostatic design stresses recommended by the
for thermoplastic pipe materials is Test Method D 2837. Plastics Pipe Institute are based on tests made on pipe ranging
Additional information regarding the test method and other in size from 1⁄2 to 21⁄2 in. (12.5 to 63.5 mm).

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TABLE X1.1 Water Pressure Ratings at 73°F (23°C) for Schedule 40 PVC Plastic Pipe
Pressure RatingsA
Nominal
B
Pipe PVC1120
Size PVC1220 PVC2116 PVC2112B PVC2110B
PVC2120
in. psi
18⁄ 810 650 500 400
14⁄ 780 620 490 390
38⁄ 620 500 390 310
1⁄2 600 480 370 300
3⁄4 480 390 300 240
1 450 360 280 220
11⁄4 370 290 230 180
11⁄2 330 260 210 170
2 280 220 170 140
21⁄2 300 240 190 150
3 260 210 160 130
31⁄2 240 190 150 120
4 220 180 140 110
5 190 160 120 100
6 180 140 110 90
8 160 120 100 80
10 140 110 90 70
12 130 110 80 70
14 130 100 80 60
16 130 100 80 60
18 130 100 80 60
20 120 100 80 60
24 120 90 70 60
in. MPa
⁄
18 5.58 4.48 3.45 2.76
1⁄4 5.38 4.27 3.38 2.69
3⁄8 4.27 3.45 2.69 2.14
1⁄2 4.14 3.31 2.55 2.07
3⁄4 3.31 2.69 2.07 1.65
1 3.10 2.48 1.93 1.52
11⁄4 2.55 2.04 1.59 1.24
11⁄2 2.28 1.79 1.45 1.17
2 1.93 1.52 1.17 0.97
21⁄2 2.07 1.65 1.31 1.03
3 1.79 1.45 1.10 0.90
31⁄2 1.65 1.31 1.03 0.83
4 1.52 1.24 0.97 0.76
5 1.31 1.10 0.83 0.69
6 1.24 0.97 0.76 0.62
8 1.10 0.83 0.69 0.55
10 0.97 0.76 0.62 0.48
12 0.90 0.76 0.55 0.48
14 0.91 0.70 0.56 0.42
16 0.91 0.70 0.56 0.42
18 0.91 0.70 0.56 0.42
20 0.84 0.70 0.56 0.42
24 0.84 0.63 0.49 0.42
A
These pressure ratings apply only to unthreaded pipe. The industry does not recommend threading PVC plastic pipe in Schedule 40 dimensions in nominal pipe sizes
6 in. (150 mm) and smaller.
B
See Appendix X1 for code designation.

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TABLE X1.2 Water Pressure Ratings at 73°F (23°C) for Schedule 80 PVC Plastic Pipe
Nominal psi
Pipe
PVC1120,
Size,
PVC1220, PVC2116 PVC2112 PVC2110
in.
PVC2120
Unthreaded Threaded Unthreaded Threaded Unthreaded Threaded Unthreaded Threaded
⁄
18 1230 610 980 490 770 380 610 310
⁄
14 1130 570 900 450 710 350 570 280
⁄
38 920 460 730 370 570 290 460 230
1⁄2 850 420 680 340 530 260 420 210
3⁄4 690 340 550 280 430 210 340 170
1 630 320 500 250 390 200 320 160
11⁄4 520 260 420 210 320 160 260 130
11⁄2 470 240 380 190 290 150 240 120
2 400 200 320 160 250 130 200 100
21⁄2 420 210 340 170 260 130 210 110
3 370 190 300 150 230 120 190 90
31⁄2 350 170 280 140 220 110 170 90
4 320 160 260 130 200 100 160 80
5 290 140 230 120 180 90 140 70
6 280 140 220 110 170 90 140 70
8 250 120 200 100 150 80 120 60
10 230 120 190 90 150 70 120 60
12 230 110 180 90 140 70 110 60
14 220 ... 180 ... 140 ... 110 ...
16 220 ... 180 ... 140 ... 110 ...
18 220 ... 180 ... 140 ... 110 ...
20 220 ... 170 ... 140 ... 110 ...
24 210 ... 170 ... 130 ... 110 ...

MPa
⁄
18 8.48 4.21 6.76 3.38 5.31 2.62 4.21 2.14
1⁄4 7.79 3.93 6.21 3.10 4.90 2.41 3.93 1.93
3⁄8 6.34 3.17 5.03 2.55 3.93 2.00 3.17 1.59
1⁄2 5.86 2.90 4.69 2.34 3.65 1.79 2.90 1.45
3⁄4 4.76 2.34 3.79 1.93 2.96 1.45 2.34 1.17
1 4.34 2.21 3.45 1.72 2.69 1.38 2.21 1.10
11⁄4 3.59 1.79 2.90 1.45 2.21 1.10 1.79 0.90
11⁄2 3.24 1.65 2.62 1.31 2.0 1.03 1.65 0.83
2 2.76 1.38 2.21 1.10 1.72 0.90 1.38 0.69
21⁄2 2.90 1.45 2.34 1.17 1.79 0.90 1.45 0.76
3 2.55 1.31 2.07 1.03 1.59 0.83 1.31 0.62
31⁄2 2.41 1.17 1.93 0.97 1.52 0.76 1.17 0.62
4 2.21 1.10 1.79 0.90 1.38 0.69 1.10 0.55
5 2.00 0.97 1.59 0.83 1.24 0.62 0.97 0.48
6 1.93 0.97 1.52 0.76 1.17 0.62 0.97 0.48
8 1.72 0.83 1.38 0.69 1.03 0.55 0.83 0.41
10 1.59 0.83 1.31 0.62 1.03 0.48 0.83 0.41
12 1.59 0.76 1.24 0.62 0.97 0.48 0.76 0.41
14 1.54 ... 1.26 ... 0.98 ... 0.77 ...
16 1.54 ... 1.26 ... 0.98 ... 0.77 ...
18 1.54 ... 1.26 ... 0.98 ... 0.77 ...
20 1.54 ... 1.19 ... 0.98 ... 0.77 ...
24 1.47 ... 1.19 ... 0.91 ... 0.77 ...

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TABLE X1.3 Water Pressure Ratings at 73°F (23°C) for Schedule 120 PVC Plastic Pipe
psi
Nominal
Pipe PVC1120, PVC1220,
PVC2116 PVC2112 PVC2110
Size, PVC2120
in.
Unthreaded Threaded Unthreaded Threaded Unthreaded Threaded Unthreaded Threaded
⁄
12 1010 510 810 410 630 320 510 250
3⁄4 770 390 620 310 480 240 390 190
1 720 360 570 290 450 220 360 180
11⁄4 600 300 480 240 370 190 300 150
11⁄2 540 270 430 210 340 170 270 130
2 470 240 380 190 290 150 240 120
21⁄2 470 230 370 190 290 150 230 120
3 440 220 360 180 280 140 220 110
31⁄2 380 190 310 150 240 120 190 100
4 430 220 340 170 270 130 220 110
5 400 200 320 160 250 120 200 100
6 370 190 300 150 230 120 190 90
8 380 180 290 140 230 110 180 90
10 370 180 290 140 230 110 180 90
12 340 170 270 140 210 110 170 80
MPa
⁄
12 6.96 3.52 5.58 2.83 4.34 2.21 3.52 1.72
⁄
34 5.31 2.69 4.27 2.14 3.31 1.65 2.69 1.31
1 4.96 2.48 3.93 2.00 3.10 1.52 2.48 1.24
11⁄4 4.14 2.07 3.31 1.65 2.55 1.31 2.07 1.03
11⁄2 3.72 1.86 2.96 1.45 2.34 1.17 1.86 0.90
2 3.24 1.65 2.62 1.31 2.00 1.03 1.65 0.83
21⁄2 3.24 1.59 2.55 1.31 2.00 1.03 1.59 0.83
3 3.03 1.52 2.48 1.24 1.93 0.97 1.52 0.76
31⁄2 2.62 1.31 2.14 1.03 1.65 0.83 1.31 0.69
4 2.96 1.52 2.34 1.17 1.86 0.90 1.52 0.76
5 2.76 1.38 2.21 1.10 1.72 0.83 1.38 0.69
6 2.55 1.31 2.07 1.03 1.59 0.83 1.31 0.62
8 2.62 1.24 2.00 0.97 1.59 0.76 1.24 0.62
10 2.55 1.24 2.00 0.97 1.59 0.76 1.24 0.62
12 2.34 1.17 1.86 0.97 1.45 0.76 1.17 0.55

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