ASTM F876-23
Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

Standard No.

ASTM F876-23

Release Date

2023

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F876-23a

Latest

ASTM F876-24

Scope

1.1 This specification covers crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing that incorporates an optional polymeric inner, middle or outer layer and that is outside diameter controlled, made in nominal SDR9 tubing dimension ratios except where noted, and pressure rated for water at three temperatures (see Appendix X1). Included are requirements and test methods for material, workmanship, dimensions, burst pressure, hydrostatic sustained pressure, excessive temperature and pressure, environmental stress cracking, stabilizer functionality, bent-tube hydrostatic pressure, oxidative stability in potable chlorinated water, UV resistance, and degree of crosslinking. Requirements for tubing markings are also given. The components covered by this specification are intended for use in, but not limited to, residential and commercial, hotand cold-potable water distribution systems, reclaimed water, fire protection, municipal water service lines, building supply lines, radiant heating and cooling systems, hydronic distribution systems, snow and ice melting systems, geothermal ground loops, district heating, turf conditioning, compressed air distribution and building services pipe, provided that the PEX tubing covered herein complies with applicable code requirements. 1.2 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. 1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions that may not be exact equivalents to either SI units or inch-pound units and that are provided for information only. 1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 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.

ASTM F876-23 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1505 Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
• ASTM D1598 Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure
• ASTM D1599 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Failure Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
• ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
• ASTM D1898 
• ASTM D2122 Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM D2765 Standard Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and Swell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics
• ASTM D2837 Standard Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials
• ASTM D3895 Standard Test Method for Oxidative-Induction Time of Polyolefins by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
• ASTM D792 Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
• ASTM F1281 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Pressure Pipe*， 2024-02-01 Update
• ASTM F2023 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Oxidative Resistance of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe, Tubing and Systems to Hot Chlorinated Water
• ASTM F2657 Standard Test Method for Outdoor Weathering Exposure of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• ASTM F3203 Standard Test Method for Determination of Gel Content of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipes and Tubing*， 2023-07-01 Update
• ASTM F412 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems*， 2023-07-20 Update
• ASTM F877 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems*， 2024-02-01 Update
• ISO 1167 Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids - Resistance to internal pressure - Test method; Technical Corrigendum 1
• ISO 13760 Plastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids under pressure - Miner's rule - Calculation method for cumulative damage
• ISO 15875 Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) - Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system; Technical Corrigendum 1

ASTM F876-23 history

• 2024 ASTM F876-24 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2023 ASTM F876-23a Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2023 ASTM F876-23 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2022 ASTM F876-22ae1 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2022 ASTM F876-22a Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2022 ASTM F876-22 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2020 ASTM F876-20b Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2020 ASTM F876-20a Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2020 ASTM F876-20 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2019 ASTM F876-19a Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2019 ASTM F876-19 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2017 ASTM F876-17 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2015 ASTM F876-15a Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2015 ASTM F876-15 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2013 ASTM F876-13a Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2013 ASTM F876-13 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2010 ASTM F876-10e1 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2010 ASTM F876-10 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2009 ASTM F876-09 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2008 ASTM F876-08b Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2008 ASTM F876-08a Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2008 ASTM F876-08 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2007 ASTM F876-07 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2006 ASTM F876-06 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2005 ASTM F876-05 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2004 ASTM F876-04 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2003 ASTM F876-03a Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2003 ASTM F876-03e1 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2003 ASTM F876-03 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2002 ASTM F876-02 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2001 ASTM F876-01e2 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2001 ASTM F876-01e1 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2001 ASTM F876-01 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• 2001 ASTM F876-00 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing