ASTM D2241-24

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.
Designation: D2241 − 24 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR
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Series)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2241; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use. A specific precautionary
1.1 This specification covers poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)
statement is given in Note 9.
pipe made in standard thermoplastic pipe dimension ratios and
pressure rated for water (see appendix). Included are criteria
NOTE 3—CPVC plastic pipe (SDR-PR), which was formerly included
in this specification, is now covered by Specification F442/F442M.
for classifying PVC plastic pipe materials and PVC plastic
pipe, a system of nomenclature for PVC plastic pipe, and
NOTE 4—The sustained and burst pressure test requirements, and the
requirements and test methods for materials, workmanship,
pressure ratings in the appendix, are calculated from stress values obtained
dimensions, sustained pressure, burst pressure, flattening, and
from tests made on pipe 4 in. (100 mm) and smaller. However, tests
extrusion quality. Methods of marking are also given. conducted on pipe as large as 24 in. (600 mm) in diameter have shown
these stress values to be valid for larger diameter PVC pipe.
1.2 The products covered by this specification are intended
for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which
NOTE 5—PVC pipe made to this specification is often belled for use as
are chemically compatible with the piping materials. Due to line pipe. For details of the solvent cement bell, see Specification D2672
and for details of belled elastomeric joints, see Specifications D3139 and
inherent hazards associated with testing components and sys-
D3212.
tems with compressed air or other compressed gases, some
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
manufacturers do not allow pneumatic testing of their products.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Consult with specific product/component manufacturers for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
their specific testing procedures prior to pneumatic testing.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
NOTE 1—Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases
contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious safety
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
hazards should a system fail for any reason.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
NOTE 2—This standard specifies dimensional, performance and test
requirements for plumbing and fluid handling applications, but does not
2. Referenced Documents
address venting of combustion gases.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes,
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall
Under Constant Internal Pressure
not be considered as requirements of the specification.
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
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tics (Withdrawn 2024)
and are not considered standard.
D1784 Classification System and Basis for Specification for
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlo-
test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
rinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Piping Systemsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.25 on Vinyl contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of AS
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