ASTM F480-06a

ASTM F480-06a - 15.5.2006

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers water well casing pipe and couplings made from thermoplastic materials in standard dimension ratios (SDR), SCH 40 and SCH 80.

1.2 Specifications are provided for the application of these materials to water well and ground water monitoring applications. Flush threaded joint systems are included for screen and casing used primarily in the construction of ground water monitoring wells (see Practice D 5092).

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only IEEE/ASTM SI 10).

Note 1—Certain field conditions may require alternative materials to ensure safe long-term use. The user should consult federal, state, and local codes governing the use of thermoplastic materials for well casing or monitor pipe.

Note 2—This standard specifies dimensional, performance and test requirements for plumbing and fluid handling applications, but does not address venting of combustion gases.

1.4 Although the pipe sizes and SDR values listed in this specification are generally available, numerous other plastic pipes in Schedule 40 and 80 wall, other SDR values and various outside diameters have been used for well casing. Such products are often selected because they fulfill certain needs and includes a list of these Plastic Pipe Well Casing Specials.

The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 6, 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

D1892-81	Specification for Styrene-Butadiene Molding and Extrusion Materials (Withdrawn 1986)
D2122-22	Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2412-21	Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
D618-21	Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D638-22	Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D653-22	Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D1527-99	Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80
D1600-18	Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)
D1784-20	Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
D1785-21a	Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120 (Includes all amendments and changes 10/8/2021).
D1898-68(1989)	Standard Practice for Sampling of Plastics (Withdrawn 1998)
D2235-22	Standard Specification for Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
D2241-20	Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR Series)
D2282-99	Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR)
D2444-21	Standard Practice for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)
Screw-Threads Standards for Federal Services 1957,	Handbook H28, Part III U.S. Government Bookstore 710 North Capitol Street N.W. Washington, DC http://bookstore.gpo.gov/
F402-18	Standard Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
B1.5	ACME Screw Threads
D3122-21	Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Styrene-Rubber (SR) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
D2564-20	Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
FED-STD-123	Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
D2855-20	Standard Practice for the Two-Step (Primer and Solvent Cement) Method of Joining Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe and Piping Components with Tapered Sockets
D3965-21	Standard Classification System and Basis for Specifications for Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Materials for Pipe and Fittings
D5092-04	Standard Practice for Design and Installation of Ground Water Monitoring Wells in Aquifers
F412-23	Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
IEEE/ASTM SI 10	American National Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
B1.8	Stub ACME Screw Threads
B1.9	Buttress Inch Screw Threads
MIL-STD-129	Marking for Shipment and Storage
NSF 14	Plastic Piping System Components and Related Materials
NSF 61	Drinking Water System Components Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140, http://www.nsf.org.