ASTM_D_3138_-_04_2011.pdf

Designation:D313804(Reapproved 2011)Standard Specification forSolvent Cements for Transition Joints Between Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene(ABS)and Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)Non-Pressure Piping Components1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3138;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 This specification provides general requirements forsolvent cements used in joining acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene(ABS)plastic pipe or fittings to poly(vinyl chloride)(PVC)plastic pipe or fittings.1.2 These cements are intended for use in cementing tran-sition joints between ABS and PVC materials in non-pressureapplications only(25 psi(170 kPa)or less).NOTE1This specification was developed to provide a means forjoining an ABS non-pressure piping system using a solvent-cementedtransition joint,for example,joining ABS building drain to a PVC sewersystem.The intention was not to create a specification for an all purposeABS-PVC solvent cement that would be used for mixing ofABS and PVCpiping materials nor to specify a cement that could generally be used foreither material.Specific cements for ABS or PVC components should beused(see 1.3).1.3 Solvent cements used for joining PVC pipe and fittingsare specified in Specification D2564.Solvent cements used forjoining ABS pipe and fittings are specified in SpecificationD2235.1.4 Arecommended procedure for joiningABS to PVC pipeand fittings for non-pressure applications is given in theappendix.1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion,Section 6,of this specification:Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of AdhesivesD1600 Terminology forAbbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-ticsD1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(CPVC)CompoundsD2235 Specification for Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene(ABS)Plastic Pipe and FittingsD2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(VinylChloride)(PVC)Plastic Piping SystemsD2661 Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene(ABS)Schedule 40 Plastic Drain,Waste,and Vent Pipeand FittingsD2665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)PlasticDrain,Waste,and Vent Pipe and FittingsF402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,Primers,and Cleaners Used for Joining ThermoplasticPipe and FittingsF412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping SystemsF493 Specification for Solvent Cements for ChlorinatedPoly(Vinyl Chloride)(CPVC)Plastic Pipe and Fittings3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions are in accordance with Termi-nology F412,and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-nology D1600,unless otherwise specified.4.Materials and Manufacture4.1 The solvent cement shall be a solution of Class12454-B,unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride)molding or extru-sion compound as classified in Specification D1784,or equiva-lent PVC resin.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on PlasticPiping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.Current edition approved Feb.1,2011.Published March 2011.Originallyapproved in 1972.Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D3138 04.DOI:10.1520/D3138-04R11.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.2 Either virgin or clean rework material may be used,provided that the rework material is generated from the solventcement manufacturers own production,is compatible withvirgin material,and will produce a cement that meets therequirements of this specification.4.3 The cement shall be free-flowing and shall not containlumps,macroscopic undissolved particles,or any foreignmatter that will adversely affect the ultimate joint strength orchemical resistance of the cement.4.4 The cement shall show no gelation.It shall show nostratification or separation that cannot be removed by stirringor shaking.4.5 Ine