ASTM F405-97 - 10.1.1997
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for materials, marking dimensions, workmanship, elongation, brittleness, pipe stiffness, and perforations for corrugated polyethylene (PE) tubing and fittings in nominal sizes of 3 to 6 in., inclusive.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

Note 1-Sizes 8 to 15 in. are described in Specification F667.

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

1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D2122-22

Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

F412-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

F667-12

Standard Specification for 3 through 24 in. Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D2412-21

Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading

D3350-21

Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials

D1600-18

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)