ASTM_D_2235_-_04_2011.pdf

Designation:D223504(Reapproved 2011)Standard Specification forSolvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene(ABS)Plastic Pipe and Fittings1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2235;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.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers solvent cement for joiningacrylonitrile-butadiene styrene(ABS)plastic pipe and fittingsfor pressure and nonpressure systems.1.2 Recommendation for using solvent cement for joiningacrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene(ABS)plastic pipe and fittingsis given in Appendix X1.Satisfactory joining of pipe andfittings cannot be made in the presence of water,as waterdestroys the bonding ability of solvent cement;therefore,allmaterials must be dry for satisfactory joining.1.3 The text of this specification references notes,footnotes,and appendixes which provide explanatory material.Thesenotes and footnotes(excluding those in tables and figures)shallnot be considered as requirements of the specification.1.4 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.1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion,Section 7,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:2D329 Specification for AcetoneD618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for TestingD740 Specification for Methyl Ethyl KetoneD883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of AdhesivesD1600 Terminology forAbbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-ticsD3965 Classification System and Basis for Specifications forRigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene(ABS)Materialsfor 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 Fittings2.2 Federal Standard:Fed.Std.123 Marking for Shipment(Civil Agencies)32.3 Military Standard:MIL STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage32.4 National Sanitation Foundation Standards:Standard No.14 Plastic Piping Components and RelatedMaterials4Standard No.61 for Drinking Water Systems ComponentsHealth Effects43.Terminology3.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminologies D883and F412.Abbreviations are in accordance with TerminologyD1600 unless otherwise indicated.The abbreviation forAcrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene plastic is ABS.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 solvent cementadhesive made by dissolving a plasticresin or compound in a suitable solvent or mixture of solvents.The solvent cement dissolves the surfaces of the pipe andfittings to form a bond between the mating surfaces providedthe proper cement is used for the particular materials andproper techniques are followed.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 1963.Last previous edition approved 2004 as D2235 04.DOI:10.1520/D2235-04R11.2For 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.3Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk,DODSSP,Bldg.4,SectionD,700RobbinsAve.,Philadelphia,PA19111-5098,http:/dodssp.daps.dla.mil.4Available from NSF International,P.O.Box 130140,789 N.Dixboro Rd.,AnnArbor,MI 48113-0140,http:/www.nsf.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.Classification4.1 Solvent Cement shall be acrylonitrile-butadiene-styreneplastic resin dissolved in either of the following solvents:(1)methyl ethyl ketone(2)a blend of methyl ethyl ketone and acetone,with acetoneconstituting no more than 25%of the solvent blend by weight.NOTE1It is recommended that solvent cements made to this speci-fication not be orange since that color is recommended for use with CPVCsolvent cement under Specification F493.5.Materials5.1 Material SpecificationVirgin ABS material shall con-form to the requirements prescribed in Specification D3965with a minimum cell classification of 1-1-2-2-2 or equiv