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Scope

1.1 This specification covers pipe and fittings fabricated by contact molding, for pressures to 150 psi and made of a commercial-grade polyester resin. Included are requirements for materials, properties, design, construction, dimensions, tolerances, workmanship, and appearance.

1.2 This specification does not cover resins other than polyester, reinforcing materials other than glass fibers or fabrication methods other than contact molding.

Note 1—For the purposes of this specification, the term polyester resin will include both polyester and vinylester resins.

1.3 This specification does not cover the design of pipe and fittings intended for use with liquids heated above their flash points.

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

1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to Section 10, the test methods portion, 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.

Note 2—There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.

Keywords

chemical resistant; contact molded; fiberglass; fittings; glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting plastic; pipe; ICS Number Code 23.040.20 (Plastic pipes); 23.040.45 (Plastic fittings)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

08.03 (Plastics (III): D5117 - latest; Reinforced Plastic Piping Systems and Chemical Equipment; Plastic Building Products)

To find similar documents by classification:

23.040.20 (Plastics pipes)

23.040.45 (Plastics fittings)

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