ASTM_F_402_-_05_2012.pdf

Designation:F40205(Reapproved 2012)Standard Practice forSafe Handling of Solvent Cements,Primers,and CleanersUsed for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F402;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()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 practice covers procedures for safe handling ofsolvent cements,primers,and cleaners used in joining thermo-plastic pipe and fittings.The procedures are general ones andinclude safeguards against hazards of fire and precautions forprotection of personnel from breathing of vapors and contactwith skin or eyes.1.2 The word cleaner,when used in this practice,refers tochemical cleaners.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1600 Terminology forAbbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-ticsF412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems2.2 Other Document:CFR Title 49,Transportation,Parts 1 to 19933.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions are in accordance with Termi-nology F412,and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-nology D1600,unless otherwise specified.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 cleaner,chemicalan organic solvent used to removeforeign matter from the surface of plastic pipe and fittings.3.2.2 primeran organic solvent,or blend of solvents,which enhances adhesion,applied to plastic pipe and fittingsprior to application of a solvent cement.3.2.3solvent cementan adhesive made by dissolving aplastic resin or compound in a suitable solvent or mixture ofsolvents.The solvent cement dissolves the surfaces of the pipeand fittings to form a bond between the mating surfacesprovided the proper cement is used for the particular materialsand proper techniques are followed.4.Safe Handling4.1 Anumber of the solvents contained in cements,primers,and cleaners are classified as airborne contaminants andflammable and combustible liquids.These products generallyare composed of solvent blends which vary with manufactur-ers.Follow precautions given herein to prevent fire and injuryto personnel.Specific safety information on a particularcement,primer,or cleaner may be found on the container labelor in the Material Safety Data Sheet available from themanufacturer.4.2 Avoid prolonged breathing of solvent vapors.Whenpipe and fittings are being joined in partially enclosed areas,use a ventilating device in such a manner as to maintain a safelevel of vapor concentration with respect to toxicity4,5andflammability6in the breathing area.Select ventilating devicesand locate them so as not to provide a source of ignition toflammable vapor mixtures.4.3 Keep cements,primers,and cleaners away from allsources of ignition,heat,sparks,and open flame.64.4 Keep containers of cements,primers,and cleanerstightly closed except when the product is being used.Thecontainer type shall be in accordance with CFR Title 49.Container labeling shall conform with the requirements of theFederal Hazardous Substance Act and OSHA Hazard Commu-nication Act.1This practice 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.1,2012.Published February 2012.Originallyapproved in 1974.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F402 05.DOI:10.1520/F0402-05R12.2For 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 Superintendent of Documents,U.S.Government PrintingOffice,Washington,DC 20402.4Threshold Limit Values of Airborne Contaminants,issued annually,AmericanConference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists,Cincinnati,OH.5Occupational Safety and Health Standards Federal Register Title 29,Part 1910.6“Flammable Liquids,National Fire Codes NFICA,issued annually,“Flam-mable Liquids,National Fire Protection Association.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.5 Dispose of all rags and other materials used for moppingup spills in an outdoor safety waste receptacle.Empty thereceptacle daily with proper consideration for its flammablehazard.4.6 Most of the solvents used in pipe cements,primers,andcleaners can be considered eye irritants and contact with theeye should be avoided as it may cause eye inju