ASTM F876-15a
Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
- Standard No.
- ASTM F876-15a
- Release Date
- 2015
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM F876-17
- 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 pressure, environmental stress cracking, stabilizer functionality, bent-tube hydrostatic pressure, oxidative stability in potable chlorinated water, and degree of crosslinking. Requirements for tubing markings are also given.
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 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.
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 F876-15a 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
- 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 F412 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
- 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
ASTM F876-15a history
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- 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
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- 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
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- 2009 ASTM F876-09 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
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- 2008 ASTM F876-08 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
- 2007 ASTM F876-07 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
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- 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
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