DS/EN 580:2003
Plastics piping systems - Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes - Test method for the resistance to dichloromethane at a specified temperature (DCMT)

Standard No.

DS/EN 580:2003

Release Date

2003

Published By

Danish Standards Foundation

Latest

DS/EN 580:2003

Replace

DS/EN 580-1993

Scope

The standard specifies a method for determining the resistance of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes to dichloromethane at a specified temperature (DCMT). It is applicable to PVC-U pipes, irrespective of their use. The method can be used as a rapid means of quality control during manufacture. NOTE: The temperature of the dichloromethane at which PVC-U shall not be attacked, is specified in the referring standard.

DS/EN 580:2003 history

• 2003 DS/EN 580:2003 Plastics piping systems - Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes - Test method for the resistance to dichloromethane at a specified temperature (DCMT)
• 1993 DS/EN 580:1993 Plastics piping systems. Unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride)(PVC-U) pipes. Test method for the resistance to dichloromethane at a specified temperature (DCMT)