ASTM F2818-10(2014) - 1.8.2014
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for material dimensions and tolerances, hydrostatic burst strength, chemical resistance, and impact resistance of PEX pipe and tubing for use in fuel gas mains and services for direct burial applications.

1.2 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 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 limitations prior to use.

 
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Standard Practice for Sampling of Plastics (Withdrawn 1998)

D2765-16(2024)

Standard Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and Swell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics

D2290-19a

Standard Test Method for Apparent Hoop Tensile Strength of Plastic or Reinforced Plastic Pipe (Includes all amendments and changes 9/12/2019).

D1598-23

Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure

D2122-22

Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

D2837-22

Standard Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials or Pressure Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Products

D3350-21

Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials

D543-21

Standard Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D638-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D792-20

Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement

D1505-18

Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique

F1041-20

Standard Guide for Squeeze-Off of Polyolefin Gas Pressure Pipe and Tubing

F1563-23

Standard Specification for Tools to Squeeze-off Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pipe or Tubing

F1473-23

Standard Test Method for Notch Tensile Test to Measure the Resistance to Slow Crack Growth of Polyethylene Pipes and Resins

F412-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

D1600-18

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)

D1599-18

Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings

D4883-18

Standard Test Method for Density of Polyethylene by the Ultrasound Technique

D2513-20

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings