ASTM F412-19 - 1.1.2019
 
1. Scope

1.1 This terminology is a compilation of definitions of technical terms used in the plastic piping industry. Terms that are generally understood or adequately defined in other readily available sources are not included.

1.2 When a term is used in an ASTM document for which Committee F17 is responsible it is included only when judged, after review, by Subcommittee F17.91 to be a generally usable term.

1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by other ASTM committees or other standards organizations are identified with the committee number (for example, D20) or with the abbreviation of the name of the organization (for example, IUPAC International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

1.4 A definition is a single sentence with additional information included in notes.

1.5 Definitions are followed by the committee responsible for the standard(s) (for example, [F17.26]) and standard numbers(s) in which they are used (for example, F714).

1.6 Abbreviated Terminology: 

1.6.1 Abbreviated terminology is intended to provide uniform contractions of terms relating to plastic piping that have evolved through widespread common usage. The compilation in this standard has been prepared to avoid the occurrence of more than one abbreviated term for a given plastics piping term and to avoid multiple meanings for abbreviated terms.

1.6.2 The abbreviated terminology and descriptions in this standard are intended to be consistent with usage in plastics piping and the standards under F17 jurisdiction. Other ASTM Committees may assign a different word-phrase description to the same abbreviated terminology. In such cases, the abbreviated terms in this standard shall apply to usage in F17 standards, or if widespread misunderstanding could result from conflicting abbreviated terminology descriptions, the abbreviated terminology for the word-phrase shall not be used in F17 standards.

1.6.3 Acronyms and Initialisms—A word formed from the letters or parts of words of a longer word-phrase, usually from the initial letters or parts of the words. An Acronym is pronounced as a word, for example radar, for radio detection and ranging. An Initialism is pronounced as a series of letters, for example DOT for Department of Transportation.

1.6.4 The Acronym or Initialism description is the origin word-phrase for the Acronym or Initialism, not a definition.

1.7 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F714-24

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter

F771-99

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Thermoplastic High-Pressure Irrigation Pipeline Systems

F876-24

Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

F877-24

Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems

F891-23

Standard Specification for Coextruded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe With a Cellular Core

F948-94(2001)

Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Piping Systems and Components Under Constant Internal Pressure With Flow

F1025-19

Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Full-Encirclement-Type Band Clamps for Reinforcement or Repair of Punctures or Holes in Polyethylene Gas Pressure Pipe

F1281-24

Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Pressure Pipe

F1335-04

Standard Specification for Pressure-Rated Composite Pipe and Fittings for Elevated Temperature Service (Withdrawn 2011)

F1473-23

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

F1488-14(2019)

Standard Specification for Coextruded Composite Pipe

F1499-22

Standard Specification for Coextruded Composite Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe (DWV)

D3139-19

Standard Specification for Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals

D3261-24

Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing

D3309-96a

Standard Specification for Polybutylene (PB) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems

D3350-21

Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials

F402-18

Standard Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

F405-13

Standard Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings (Withdrawn 2015)

F441/F441M-23

Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80

F442/F442M-23

Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe (SDR–PR)

F1970-23

Standard Specification for Special Engineered Fittings, Appurtenances or Valves for use in Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Systems

F1973-21

Standard Specification for Factory Assembled Anodeless Risers and Transition Fittings in Polyethylene (PE) and Polyamide 11 (PA11) and Polyamide 12 (PA12) Fuel Gas Distribution Systems

C114-23

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement

D256-23e1

Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics (Includes all amendments and changes 4/7/2023).

D747-10

Standard Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plastics by Means of a Cantilever Beam (Withdrawn 2019)

D790-17

Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials

D882-18

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting

D638-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D648-18

Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position

D2683-20

Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing

D2737-22

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing

D2447-03

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80, Based on Outside Diameter (Withdrawn 2010)

D2751-05

Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Sewer Pipe and Fittings (Withdrawn 2014)

D2837-22

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

D2846/D2846M-19a

Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems (Includes all amendments and changes 4/29/2019).

D3035-22

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter

D2239-22

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR) Based on Controlled Inside Diameter

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)

D1003-21

Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics

D883-24

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics

D907-15(2023)

Standard Terminology of Adhesives

D1079-20

Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing

D1238-23a

Standard Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer (Includes all amendments and changes 12/6/2023).

D1488-00(2018)

Standard Test Method for Amylaceous Matter in Adhesives

D1505-18

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

D1527-99

Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80

D1785-21a

Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120 (Includes all amendments and changes 10/8/2021).

D2104-03

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, Schedule 40 (Withdrawn 2010)

F1986-01

Standard Specification for Multilayer Pipe Type 2, Compression Fittings, and Compression Joints for Hot and Cold Drinking-Water Systems

F1987-01

Standard Specification for Multilayer Pipe Type 2 , Compression Fittings, and Compression Joints for Hydronic Heating Systems

F1668-16(2022)

Standard Guide for Construction Procedures for Buried Plastic Pipe

F1733-24

Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyamide(PA) Plastic Fitting for Polyamide(PA) Plastic Pipe and Tubing

F1760-16(2020)

Standard Specification for Coextruded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Non-Pressure Plastic Pipe Having Reprocessed-Recycled Content

F1924-19

Standard Specification for Plastic Mechanical Fittings for Use on Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Gas Distribution Pipe and Tubing

F1948-20

Standard Specification for Metallic Mechanical Fittings for Use on Outside Diameter Controlled Thermoplastic Gas Distribution Pipe and Tubing

D2513-20

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

D2661-21

Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings

D2666-96a

Standard Specification for Polybutylene (PB) Plastic Tubing (Withdrawn 2005)

D2680-20

Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Composite Sewer Piping

F2145-23

Standard Specification for Polyamide 11 (PA 11) and Polyamide 12 (PA12) Mechanical Fittings for Use on Outside Diameter Controlled Polyamide 11 and Polyamide 12 Pipe and Tubing

F2158-08(2016)

Standard Specification for Residential Central-Vacuum Tube and Fittings

F2160-22a

Standard Specification for Solid Wall High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit Based on Controlled Outside Diameter (OD) (Includes all amendments and changes 9/15/2022).

F2176-17

Standard Specification for Mechanical Couplings Used on Polyethylene Conduit, Duct and Innerduct

F2623-24e1

Standard Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Systems for Non-Potable Water Applications (Includes all amendments and changes 3/8/2024).

F2769-24

Standard Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Plastic Hot and Cold-Water Tubing and Distribution Systems

F2788/F2788M-21

Standard Specification for Metric and Inch-sized Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe

F2818-10(2023)

Standard Specification for Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Material Gas Pressure Pipe and Tubing

F2829/F2829M-21

Standard Specification for Metric- and Inch-Sized Fittings for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe

F2905/F2905M-22

Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Line Pipe For Oil and Gas Producing Applications

F2929-17(2021)

Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing of 0.070 in. Wall and Fittings for Radiant Heating Systems up to 75 psig

F2968/F2968M-21

Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe for Gas Distribution Applications

F449-20

Standard Practice for Subsurface Installation of Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe for Agricultural Drainage or Water Table Control

F628-23

Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe With a Cellular Core

F645-18b

Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water- Pressure Piping Systems (Includes all amendments and changes 1/3/2019).