1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers solvent cement for joining acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe and fittings for pressure and nonpressure systems.

1.2 Recommendation for using solvent cement for joining acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic pipe and fittings is given in . Satisfactory joining of pipe and fittings cannot be made in the presence of water, as water destroys the bonding ability of solvent cement; therefore, all materials must be dry for satisfactory joining.

1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which 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 values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section , 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 (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D329 Specification for Acetone

D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D740 Specification for Methyl Ethyl Ketone

D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics

D1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives

D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics

D3965 Classification System and Basis for Specifications for Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Materials for Pipe and Fittings

F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

F493 Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings

Federal Standard

Military Standard

National Sanitation Foundation Standards

Keywords

Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) pipe/fittings--specifications; Shear testing--adhesives; Solids content; Solvent cements for joining thermoplastic pipe/fittings--specifications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.180 (Adhesives)

DOI: 10.1520/D2235-04

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