ASTM D2737-12a
Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing

Standard No.

ASTM D2737-12a

Release Date

2012

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D2737-12a(2020)

Latest

ASTM D2737-22

Scope

1.1 This specification covers polyethylene (PE) plastic tubing in outside diameters and SDR???s that are pressure rated for water. Included are requirements for PE compounds, and requirements and test methods for PE plastic tubing workmanship, dimensions, elevated temperature sustained pressure, burst pressure and marking.

1.2 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes shall not be considered as requirements of the specification. Notes and footnotes in tables and figures, and Supplementary Requirements are requirements of the specification.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

Note 1???Joining PE plastic tubing with fittings that require flaring the tubing is not recommended because Practice D3140, the technique used to make the flare has been withdrawn (discontinued).

Note 2???References and PE compound descriptions for PE2305, PE2406, PE3306, PE3406, and PE3408 have been removed due to changes in Specification D3350 and PPI TR-3. For removed designations, refer to previous editions of Specification D2737, Specification D3350, PPI TR-3 and PPI TR-4. The removal of these PE compounds does not affect pipelines that are in service. PE compounds and material designations resulting from changes in Specification D3350 and PPI TR-3 are addressed in Section 5.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D2737-12a Referenced Document

• ASTM D1238 Standard Test Method for Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer
• 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 D1603 Standard Test Method for Carbon Black In Olefin Plastics
• ASTM D2122 Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM D2565 Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
• ASTM D2837 Standard Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials
• ASTM D3140 
• ASTM D3350 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM D4218 Standard Test Method for Determination of Carbon Black Content in Polyethylene Compounds By the Muffle-Furnace Technique
• ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
• ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
• ASTM F412 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
• ASTM G154 Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials
• ASTM G155 Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials*， 2024-04-20 Update

ASTM D2737-12a history

• 2022 ASTM D2737-22 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing
• 2021 ASTM D2737-21 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing
• 2020 ASTM D2737-12a(2020) Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing
• 2012 ASTM D2737-12a Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing
• 2012 ASTM D2737-12e1 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing
• 2012 ASTM D2737-12 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing
• 2003 ASTM D2737-03 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing
• 2001 ASTM D2737-01 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing
• 1999 ASTM D2737-99 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing