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Designation: D 3035 03

Standard Specification for

Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled

Outside Diameter1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3035; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers polyethylene (PE) pipe made
in thermoplastic pipe dimension ratios based on outside diameter and pressure rated for water (see Appendix X1). Included
are criteria for classifying PE plastic pipe materials and PE
plastic pipe, a system of nomenclature for PE plastic pipe, and
requirements and test methods for materials, workmanship,
dimensions, sustained pressure, burst pressure, and environmental stress cracking. Methods of marking are also given.
1.2 All pipes produced under this specification may be used
for the transport of water, industrial process liquids, effluents,
slurries, municipal sewage, etc. The user should consult the
manufacturer to determine whether the material being transported is compatible with polyethylene pipe and will not affect
the service life beyond limits acceptable to the user.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
information only.
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.

D 1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the DensityGradient Technique3

D 1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
Under Constant Internal Pressure4
D 1599 Test Method for Short-Time Hydraulic Failure Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings3
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
Plastics3
D 1603 Test Method for Carbon Black in Olefin Plastics3
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings3
D 2290 Test Method for Apparent Tensile Strength of Ring
or Tubular Plastics and Reinforced Plastics by Split Disk
Method3
D 2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design
Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials3
D 3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and
Fittings Materials3
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems3
2.2 NSF International Standards:
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components
and Related Materials5
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water System
ComponentsHealth Effects5
2.3 PPI Documents:
TR-4 Listing of Hydrostatic Design Bases (HDB), Strength
Design Bases (SDB), Pressure Design Bases (PDB) and
Minimum Required Strength (MRS) Ratings for Thermoplastic Piping Materials or Pipe6
TR-9 Recommended Design Factors for Thermoplastic
Pressure Pipe6

2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and Electrical
Insulating Materials for Testing2
D 792 Test Method for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement3
D 1238 Test Method for Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by
Extrusion Plastometer3

3. Terminology
3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions are in accordance with Terminology F 412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D 1600, unless otherwise specified.

1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin
Based Pipe.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2003. Published November 2003. Originally
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved 2001 as D 3035 01.
2
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
3
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03.

Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.

Available from the National Sanitation Foundation, P.O. Box 1468, Ann Arbor,
MI 48106.
6
Available from the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc., 1825 Connecticut Ave., NW,
Suite 680 Washington, DC 20009.
5

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D 3035 03
manufactured from plastic compounds meeting the material
requirements of this specification and ( 2) the strength and
design requirements are calculated on the same basis as those
used in this specification.

3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:

3.2.1 hydrostatic design stress the estimated maximum
tensile stress in the wall of the pipe in the circumferential
orientation due to internal hydrostatic water pressure that can
be applied continuously with a high degree of certainty that
failure of the pipe will not occur.
3.2.2 pressure rating (PR)the estimated maximum pressure that water in the pipe can exert continuously with a high
degree of certainty that failure of the pipe will not occur.
3.2.3 relation between dimension ratio, hydrostatic design
stress, and pressure ratingthe following expression, commonly known as the ISO equation,7 is used in this specification
to relate dimension ratio, hydrostatic design stress, and pressure rating:
2S/P 5 R21 or 2S/ P 5 ~D0/t! 2 1

where:
S
=
P
=
D0 =
t
=
R
=

5. Materials
5.1 ClassificationPolyethylene compounds suitable for
use in the manufacture of pipe under this specification shall be
classified in accordance with Specification D 3350 and as
shown in Table 1.
NOTE 1Piping intended for use in the transport of potable water
should be evaluated and certified as safe for this purpose by a testing
agency acceptable to the local health authority. The evaluation should be
in accordance with requirements for chemical extraction, taste, and odor
that are no less restrictive than those included in ANSI/NSF Standard No.
14 or ANSI/NSF Standard No. 61. The seal or mark of the laboratory
making the evaluation should be included on the piping.
NOTE 2Pipe users should consult with the pipe manufacturer about
the outdoor exposure life of the product under consideration.

(1)

hydrostatic design stress, psi (MPa),

pressure rating, psi (MPa),
average outside diameter, in. (mm)
minimum wall thickness, in. (mm), and,
thermoplastic pipe dimension ratio (D0/ t for PE
pipe).

5.2 Long-term Property RequirementsPolyethylene compounds suitable for use in the manufacture of pipe under this
specification shall meet or exceed the long-term property
requirements in Table 2.
5.3 HDB ListingPolyethylene compounds suitable for use
in the manufacture of pipe under this specification shall be
listed in PPI TR-4 with HDB ratings in accordance with Table
2.
5.4 Rework MaterialClean, rework material having the
same classification and generated from the manufacturers own
pipe production, may be used by the same manufacturer, as
long as the pipe produced meets all of the requirements of this
specification.

3.2.4 thermoplastic pipe dimension ratio (DR)the ratio of

pipe diameter to wall thickness. For PE pipe covered by this
specification it is calculated by dividing the average outside
diameter of the pipe, in inches, by the minimum wall thickness,
in inches. If the wall thickness calculated by this formula is less
than 0.062 in. (1.6 mm), it shall be arbitrarily increased to
0.062 in.
3.2.5 thermoplastic pipe materials designation codethe
polyethylene pipe materials designation code shall consist of
the abbreviation PE for the type of plastics, followed by the
ASTM grade in Arabic numerals and the hydrostatic design
stress in units of 100 psi with any decimal figures dropped.
Where the hydrostatic design stress code contains less than two
figures, a zero shall be used before the number. Thus, a
complete material code shall consist of two letters and four
figures for PE plastic pipe materials (see Section 5).

6. Requirements
6.1 WorkmanshipThe pipe shall be homogeneous
throughout and free from visible cracks, holes, foreign inclusions, or other defects. The pipe shall be as uniform as
commercially practicable in color, opacity, density, and other
physical properties.
6.2 Dimensions and Tolerances:
6.2.1 Outside DiametersThe outside diameters and tolerances shall be as shown in Table 3 when measured in

4. Pipe Classification
4.1 GeneralThis specification covers PE pipe made from
three PE plastic pipe materials in various dimension ratios and
water pressure ratings.
4.2 Thermoplastic Pipe Dimension Ratios (DR)This
specification covers PE pipe in various dimension ratios such
as, but not limited to, DR 11, DR 13.5, DR 17, and DR 21. The
pressure rating is uniform for all nominal sizes of pipe for a
given PE pipe material and DR. (See Table X1.1.)
4.3 Special SizesWhere existing system conditions or
special local requirements make other diameters or dimension
ratios necessary, other sizes or dimension ratios, or both, shall
be acceptable in engineered products when mutually agreed
upon by the customer and manufacturer if (1) the pipe is

TABLE 1 Specification D 3350 Cell Classifications for

Polyethylene Pipe Materials
PE Material Designation Code

PE 1404

PE 2406

PE 3408

Physical Property:
Density
Melt Index
Flexural Modulus
Tensile Strength at Yield
Slow Crack Growth Resistance
Hydrostatic Design Basis
Color and UV StabilizerC

1
2
3
1
1A
1
C

Cell Classifications
2
3 or 4
3 or 4
3 or 4
6B
3
C or E

3
3 or 4
4 or 5
4 or 5
6B
4
C or E

Test Method D 1693 ESCR.

Test Method F 1473 PENT.
Classification E compounds shall have sufficient UV stabilizer to protect pipe
from deleterious effects due to continuous outdoor exposure during shipping and
unprotected outdoor storage for up to 18 months. Pipe produced from Classification E compounds is not suitable for continuous use in exposed outdoor applications. Classification C and E compounds shall have sufficient antioxidants to meet
requirements in Specification D 3350. Classification C compounds shall contain 2
to 3 % carbon black when tested in accordance with Test Method D 1603.
B

7
ISO R 161-1960, Pipes of Plastics Materials for the Transport of Fluids
(Outside Diameters and Nominal Pressure), Part 1, Metric Series.

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TABLE 2 Long-Term Property Requirements
PE Material
Designation Code

Long-term Property in Accordance

with Test Method D 2837A

PE 1404
PE 2406
PE 3408
PE 2406 and PE 3408

HDB of 800 psi at 73F (5.52 MPa at 23C)

HDB of 1250 psi at 73F (8.62 MPa at 23C)
HDB of 1600 psi at 73F (11.03 MPa at 23C)
Minimum HDB of 630 psi at 140F (4.34 MPa at 60C)

PE 3408 when tested in accordance with Test Method D 2290,

Procedure B and 7.7. The failure shall be ductile.
6.4 Sustained Pressure at Ambient and Elevated
TemperaturePipes made from PE 2406 and PE 3408 shall be
tested in accordance with 7.7 at the pressures and temperatures
specified in Table 7. Tests may be conducted at either stress and
on any size, but tests conducted on 6 in. (168 mm) nominal size
pipe shall be considered representative of all pipe sizes. If
ductile failures occur at the higher stress, repeat testing at the
lower stress.

A
The hydrostatic design basis shall be established using water or air as the
pressurizing fluid.

TABLE 3 Outside Diameters and Tolerances for DR-PR PE

Plastic Pipe
Nominal Pipe
Size, in.

Outside Diameter,
in. (mm)

Tolerances,
in. (mm)

1
114
112
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24

0.840 (21.34)
1.050 (26.7)
1.315 (33.4)
1.660 (42.2)
1.900 (48.3)
2.375 (60.3)
3.500 (88.9)
4.500 (114.3)
6.625 (168.28)
8.625 (219.08)
10.750 (273.05)
12.750 (323.85)
14.000 (355.60)
16.000 (406.40)
18.000 (457.20)
20.000 (508.00)
22.000 (558.80)
24.000 (609.60)

60.004 (0.10)
60.004 (0.10)
60.005 (0.13)
60.005 (0.13)
60.006 (0.15)
60.006 (0.15)
60.008 (0.20)
60.009 (0.23)
60.011 (0.28)
60.013 (0.33)
60.015 (0.38)
60.017 (0.43)
60.063 (1.60)
60.072 (1.83)
60.081 (2.06)
60.090 (2.29)
60.099 (2.51)
60.108 (2.74)

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7. Test Methods
7.1 ConditioningCondition the test specimens for not less
than 40 h prior to test in accordance with Procedure A of
Practice D 618, for those tests where conditioning is required.
7.2 Test ConditionsConduct tests in the standard laboratory atmosphere of 73 6 3.6F (23 6 2C), unless otherwise
specified in the test methods or in this specification.
7.3 SamplingThe selection of the sample or samples of
pipe shall be as agreed upon by the purchaser and the seller. In
case of no prior agreement, random samples as selected by the
testing laboratory shall be deemed adequate.
7.4 Ambient Temperature Sustained Pressure TestSelect
six specimens of pipe at random and test each specimen
individually with water at controlled temperatures under the
pressures given in Table 6. Each specimen shall be at least ten
times the nominal diameter in length, but not less than 10 in.
(250 mm) or more than 3 ft (1000 mm) between end closures
and containing the permanent marking on the pipe. Condition
the specimens for at least 2 h at 73 6 3.6F (23 6 2C). Test
for the minimum failure time specified in Table 6 in accordance
with Test Method D 1598, at the pressure and temperature
values given in Table 7. Maintain the specimens at the
pressures indicated 610 psi (670 kPa) and the temperatures
specified 6 3.6F (6 2C). Failure of two of the six specimens
tested constitutes failure of the test. Failure of one of the six
specimens tested is cause for retest of six additional specimens.
Failure of one of six specimens tested in retest constitutes
failure in the test. Failure of the pipe test specimen shall be as
defined in Test Method D 1598.
7.5 Elevated Temperature Sustained Pressure TestPrepare
at least three test specimens as specified in 7.4. Using water as
internal medium, test at 176F (80C) and the hoop stress (S)
specified in Table 7 for the given pipe material in accordance
with Test Method D 1598. Two of three specimens must meet
or exceed the specified minimum average failure time.
7.6 Hydrostatic Burst PressureThe test equipment, procedures, and failure definitions shall be as specified in Test
Method D 1599.
7.7 Apparent Ring Tensile Strength at YieldThe method
and test equipment shall be as specified in Test Method D 2290,
Procedure B. Test a minimum of five specimens.

accordance with Test Method D 2122. For diameters not shown

in Table 3, the tolerances shall be the same percentage of the
outside diameter as those for the closest listed diameter.
6.2.2 Wall ThicknessesThe wall thicknesses and tolerances shall be as shown in Table 4 when measured in
accordance with Test Method D 2122. For wall thicknesses
(DRs) not shown in Table 4, the tolerances shall be the same
percentage of the calculated minimum wall as for the closest
listed minimum wall thickness.
6.2.3 Wall Thickness RangeThe wall thickness range shall
be within 12 % when measured in accordance with Test
Method D 2122.
6.3 Short-term PropertiesSpecimens of pipe shall be
tested in accordance with either Test Method D 1599 or Test
Method D 2290. The test method used, Test Method D 1599 or
Test Method D 2290, is determined by the pipe size and the
availability of appropriate test equipment. Test Method D 1599
is generally used for 4 in. (114 mm) and smaller sizes and Test
Method D 2290 for 2-in (60 mm) and larger sizes. Short-term
hoop stress and failure mode data is provided by either test.
6.3.1 Burst PressureThe minimum burst pressure for PE
plastic pipe shall be as given in Table 5, when determined in
accordance with Test Method D 1599 and 7.6, using a minimum fiber stress of 1250 psi (8.62 MPa) for PE 1404 and 2520
psi (17.37 MPa) for PE 2406 and PE 3408. The failure mode
shall be ductile.
6.3.2 Apparent Ring Tensile StrengthThe minimum apparent ring tensile strength at yield shall be 1250 psi (8.62
MPa) for PE 1404 and 2520 psi (17.37 MPa) for PE 2406 and

8. Retest and Rejection

8.1 If the results of any test(s) do not meet the requirements
of this specification, the test(s) may be conducted again in
accordance with an agreement between the purchaser and the
seller. There shall be no agreement to lower the minimum
requirement of the specification by such means as omitting
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TABLE 4 Wall Thicknesses and TolerancesA for DR-PR PE Plastic Pipe
Nominal
Pipe
Size,
IPS,
in.

1
114
112
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
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Nominal
Pipe
Size,
IPS,
in.

1
114
112
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
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DR 32.5
Mininum

DR 26

DR 21

DR 17

DR 15.5

Tolerance

Minimum

Tolerance

Minimum

Tolerance

Minimum

Tolerance

Minimum

Tolerance

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

0.062
0.062
0.062
0.062
0.062
0.073
0.108
0.138
0.171
0.204
0.265
0.331
0.392
0.431
0.492
0.554
0.615
0.677
0.738

(1.57)
(1.57)
(1.57)
(1.57)
(1.57)
(1.85)
(2.74)
(3.51)
(4.34)
(5.18)
(6.73)
(8.41)
(9.96)
(10.95)
(12.50)
(14.07)
(15.62)
(16.94)
(18.75)

0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.021
0.024
0.032
0.040
0.047
0.052
0.059
0.066
0.074
0.081
0.089

(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.53)
(0.61)
(0.81)
(1.02)
(1.19)
(1.32)
(1.50)
(1.68)
(1.88)
(2.06)
(2.26)

0.062
0.062
0.062
0.064
0.073
0.091
0.135
0.173
0.214
0.255
0.332
0.413
0.490
0.538
0.615
0.692
0.769
0.846
0.923

(1.57)
(1.57)
(1.57)
(1.63)
(1.85)
(2.31)
(3.43)
(4.39)
(5.44)
(6.48)
(8.43)
(10.49)
(12.45)
(13.67)
(15.62)
(17.58)
(19.53)
(21.49)
(23.44)

0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.021
0.026
0.031
0.040
0.050
0.059
0.065
0.074
0.083
0.092
0.102
0.111

(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.53)
(0.66)
(0.79)
(1.02)
(1.27)
(1.50)
(1.65)
(1.88)
(2.11)
(2.34)
(2.59)
(2.82)

0.062
0.062
0.063
0.079
0.090
0.113
0.167
0.214
0.265
0.315
0.411
0.512
0.607
0.667
0.762
0.857
0.952
1.048
1.143

(1.57)
(1.57)
(1.60)
(2.01)
(2.29)
(2.87)
(4.24)
(5.44)
(6.73)
(8.00)
(10.44)
(13.00)
(15.42)
(16.94)
(19.35)
(21.77)
(24.18)
(26.62)
(29.03)

0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.026
0.032
0.038
0.049
0.061
0.073
0.080
0.091
0.103
0.114
0.126
0.137

(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.66)
(0.81)
(0.97)
(1.24)
(1.55)
(1.85)
(2.03)
(2.31)
(2.62)
(2.90)
(3.20)
(3.48)

0.062
0.062
0.077
0.098
0.112
0.140
0.206
0.265
0.327
0.390
0.507
0.632
0.750
0.824
0.941
1.059
1.176
1.294
1.412

(1.57)
(1.57)
(1.96)
(2.49)
(2.84)
(3.56)
(5.23)
(6.73)
(8.31)
(9.91)
(12.88)
(16.05)
(19.05)
(20.93)
(23.90)
(26.90)
(29.87)
(32.87)
(35.86)

0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.025
0.032
0.039
0.047
0.061
0.076
0.090
0.099
0.113
0.127
0.141
0.155
0.169

(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.64)
(0.81)
(0.99)
(1.19)
(1.55)
(1.93)
(2.29)
(2.51)
(2.87)
(3.23)
(3.58)
(3.94)
(4.29)

0.062
0.068
0.084
0.107
0.123
0.153
0.226
0.290
0.359
0.427
0.556
0.694
0.823
0.903
1.032
1.161
1.290
1.419
1.548

(1.57)
(1.73)
(2.13)
(2.72)
(3.12)
(3.89)
(5.74)
(7.37)
(9.12)
(10.85)
(14.12)
(17.63)
(20.90)
(22.94)
(26.21)
(29.49)
(32.77)
(36.04)
(39.32)

0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.027
0.035
0.043
0.051
0.067
0.083
0.099
0.108
0.124
0.139
0.155
0.170
0.186

(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.69)
(0.89)
(1.09)
(1.30)
(1.70)
(2.11)
(2.51)
(2.74)
(3.15)
(3.53)
(3.94)
(4.32)
(4.72)

DR 13.5
Mininum

DR 11

DR 9.3

DR 9

DR 7

Tolerance

Minimum

Tolerance

Minimum

Tolerance

Minimum

Tolerance

Minimum

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

0.062
0.078
0.097
0.123
0.141
0.176
0.259
0.333
0.412
0.491
0.639
0.796
0.944
1.037
1.185
1.333
1.481
1.630
1.778

(1.57)
(1.98)
(2.46)
(3.12)
(3.58)
(4.47)
(6.58)
(8.46)
(10.46)
(12.47)
(16.23)
(20.22)
(23.98)
(26.34)
(30.10)
(33.86)
(37.62)
(41.40)
(45.16)

0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.021
0.031
0.040
0.049
0.059
0.077
0.096
0.113
0.124
0.142
0.160
0.178
0.196
0.213

(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.53)
(0.79)
(1.02)
(1.24)
(1.50)
(1.96)
(2.44)
(2.87)
(3.15)
(3.61)
(4.06)
(4.52)
(4.98)
(5.41)

0.076
0.095
0.120
0.151
0.173
0.216
0.318
0.409
0.506
0.602
0.784
0.977
1.159
1.273
1.455
1.636
1.818
2.000
2.182

(1.93)
(2.41)
(3.05)
(3.84)
(4.39)
(5.49)
(8.08)
(10.39)
(12.85)
(15.29)
(19.91)
(24.82)
(29.44)
(32.33)
(36.96)
(41.55)
(46.18)
(50.80)
(55.42)

0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.021
0.026
0.038
0.049
0.061
0.072
0.094
0.117
0.139
0.153
0.175
0.196
0.218
0.240
0.262

(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.53)
(0.66)
(0.97)
(1.24)
(1.55)
(1.83)
(2.39)
(2.97)
(3.53)
(3.89)
(4.45)
(4.98)
(5.54)
(6.10)
(6.65)

0.090
0.113
0.141
0.178
0.204
0.255
0.376
0.484
0.598
0.712
0.927
1.156
1.371
1.505
1.720
1.935
2.151
2.366
2.581

(2.29)
(2.87)
(3.58)
(4.52)
(5.18)
(6.48)
(9.55)
(12.29)
(15.19)
(18.08)
(23.55)
(29.36)
(34.82)
(38.23)
(43.69)
(49.15)
(54.64)
(60.10)
(65.56)

0.020
0.020
0.020
0.021
0.024
0.031
0.045
0.058
0.072
0.085
0.111
0.139
0.165
0.181
0.206
0.232
0.258
0.284
0.310

(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.53)
(0.61)
(0.79)
(1.14)
(1.47)
(1.83)
(2.16)
(2.82)
(3.53)
(4.19)
(4.60)
(5.23)
(5.89)
(6.55)
(7.21)
(7.87)

0.093
0.117
0.146
0.184
0.211
0.264
0.389
0.500
0.618
0.736
0.958
1.194
1.417
1.556
1.778
2.000
2.222
2.444
2.667

(2.36)
(2.97)
(3.71)
(4.67)
(5.36)
(6.71)
(9.88)
(12.70)
(15.70)
(18.69)
(24.33)
(30.33)
(35.99)
(39.52)
(45.16)
(50.80)
(56.44)
(62.08)
(67.74)

0.020
0.020
0.020
0.022
0.025
0.032
0.047
0.060
0.074
0.088
0.115
0.143
0.170
0.187
0.213
0.240
0.267
0.293
0.320

(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.56)
(0.64)
(0.81)
(1.19)
(1.52)
(1.88)
(2.24)
(2.92)
(3.63)
(4.32)
(4.75)
(5.41)
(6.10)
(6.78)
(7.44)
(8.13)

0.120
0.150
0.188
0.237
0.271
0.339
0.500
0.643
0.795
0.946
1.232
1.536
1.821
2.000
2.286
2.571
2.857
3.143
3.429

(3.05)
(3.81)
(4.78)
(6.02)
(6.88)
(8.61)
(12.70)
(16.33)
(20.19)
(24.03)
(31.29)
(39.01)
(46.25)
(50.80)
(58.06)
(65.30)
(72.57)
(79.83)
(87.10)

Tolerance
in.

(mm)

0.020 (0.51)
0.020 (0.51)
0.023 (0.58)
0.028 (0.71)
0.033 (0.84)
0.041 (1.04)
0.060 (1.52)
0.077 (1.96)
0.095 (2.41)
0.114 (2.90)
0.147 (3.73)
0.184 (4.67)
0.219 (5.56)
0.240 (6.10)
0.274 (6.96)
0.309 (7.85)
0.343 (8.71)
0.377 (9.58)
0.411 (10.44)

A
The minimum is the lowest wall thickness of the pipe allowable at any cross section. The maximum permitted wall thickness, at any cross section, is the minimum wall
thickness plus the stated tolerance. All tolerances are on the plus side of the minimum requirement.

tests that are a part of the specification, substituting or

modifying a test method, or by changing the specification
limits. In retesting, the product requirements of this specification shall be met, and the test methods designated in the
specification shall be followed. If, upon retest, failure occurs,
the quantity of product represented by the test(s) does not meet
the requirements of this specification.

9.1.3 Thermoplastic pipe dimension ratio, in accordance

with the designation code given in 4.2 (for example, DR 11), or
the pressure rating, in pounds force per square inch (or
pascals), for water at 73F (23C) shown as the number
followed by psi (kPa) (for example, 100 psi (690 kPa)), except
that when intended for pressure application, the pressure rating
shall be shown (for example, 100 psi (690 kPa)). When the
indicated pressure rating is lower than that calculated in
accordance with 3.2.4 (see Appendix X1) the SDR shall also be
included in the marking code,
9.1.4 Specification D 3035, with which the pipe complies.
9.1.5 Manufacturers name (or trademark) and code.
9.1.6 Pipe intended for transporting potable water shall also
include the seal of an accredited laboratory (Note 1).

9. Marking
9.1 Marking on the pipe shall include the following, spaced
at intervals of not more than 5 ft (1.5 m):
9.1.1 Nominal pipe size (for example, 2 in. IPS),
9.1.2 Type of plastic pipe material in accordance with the
designation code given in 3.2.5 (for example, PE3408),

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TABLE 5 Burst Pressure Requirements for Water at 73F (23C)
for DR-PR PE Plastic Pipe

TABLE 6 Apparent Tensile Strength at Yield of Ring Specimens

Cut from Pipe

Min Burst Pressure,A psi (MPa)

Dimension
Ratio

7
9
9.3
11
13.5
15.5
17
21
26
32.5
A

PE 2406
PE 3408

Material
PE 3408 and PE 2406
PE 1404

PE 1404

psi

(MPa)

psi

(MPa)

840
630
607
504
403
348
315
252
202
160

(5.79)
(4.34)
(4.19)
(3.47)
(2.78)
(2.40)
(2.13)
(1.74)
(1.39)
(1.10)

417
313
301
250
200
172
156
125
100
79

(2.87)
(2.16)
(2.08)
(1.72)
(1.38)
(1.19)
(1.08)
(0.86)
(0.69)
(0.55)

PE 2406 and PE 3408

PE 1404

(MPa)
(17.37)
(8.62)

laboratory must obtain prior authorization from the laboratory concerned.

9.2 Using Color to Identify Piping Service It is not

mandatory to use color to identify piping service, but when
color is applied expressly to identify piping service, such as
with stripes , a color shell or a solid collor, blue is used for
potable water; green is used for sewer; and purple (violet,
lavender) is used for reclaimed water.

The fiber stresses used to derive these test pressures are as follows:
psi
2520
1250

psi
2520
1250

10. Quality Assurance

10.1 When the product is marked with this designation, D
3035, the manufacturer affirms that the product was manufactured, inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance with this
specification and has been found to meet the requirements of
this specification.

(MPa)
(17.37)
(8.62)

NOTE 3Manufacturers using the seal of approval of an accredited

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D 3035 03
TABLE 7 Sustained Pressure Test Conditions, Requirements and PressuresA
Minimum Hours Before Failure at 73F (23C)
Pipe
Material
PE 1404
PE 2406
PE 3408

S = 1600 psi
(11 MPa)

S = 1320 psi
(9.1 MPa)

Minimum Average Hours to Failure at 176F (80C)

S = 800 psi
(5.5 MPa)

S = 725 psi
(5 MPa)

S = 580 psi
(4 MPa)

S = 435 psi
(3 MPa)

80
150
150

150

60
60

1000
1000
1000

Dimension Ratio
Material

Temperature,
F (C)

Stress, S,
psi (MPa)

9.3

11

13.5

15.5

17

21

26

32.5

80
(0.55)
58
(0.40)
44
(0.30)
132
(0.91)
73
(0.50)
58
(0.40)
160
(1.10)
73
(0.50)
58
(0.40)

64
(0.44)
46
(0.32)
35
(0.24)
106
(0.73)
58
(0.40)
46
(0.32)
128
(0.88)
58
(0.40)
46
(0.32)

51
(0.35)
37
(0.26)
28
(0.19)
84
(0.58)
46
(0.32)
37
(0.26)
102
(0.70)
46
(0.32)
37
(0.26)

Pressure Required for test, psi (MPa)

PE 1404

PE 2406

PE 3408

73 (23)

800 (5.5)

176 (80)

580 (4)

176 (80)

435 (3)

73 (23)

1320 (9.1)

176 (80)

725 (5)

176 (80)

580 (4)

73 (23)

1600 (11)

176 (80)

725 (5)

176 (80)

580 (4)

267
(1.84)
193
(1.33)
145
(1.00)
440
(3.03)
242
(1.67)
193
(1.33)
533
(3.68)
242
(1.67)
193
(1.33)

200
(1.38)
145
(1.00)
108
(0.75)
330
(2.28)
181
(1.25)
145
(1.00)
400
(2.76)
181
(1.25)
145
(1.00)

193
(1.33)
140
(0.97)
105
(0.72)
318
(2.19)
175
(1.21)
140
(0.97)
386
(2.66)
175
(1.21)
140
(0.97)

160
(1.10)
116
(0.80)
87
(0.60)
264
(1.82)
145
(1.00)
116
(0.80)
320
(2.21)
145
(1.00)
116
(0.80)

128
(0.88)
93
(0.64)
70
(0.48)
211
(1.46)
116
(0.80)
93
(0.64)
256
(1.77)
116
(0.80)
93
(0.64)

110
(0.76)
80
(0.55)
60
(0.41)
182
(1.26)
100
(0.69)
80
(0.55)
221
(1.52)
100
(0.69)
80
(0.55)

100
(0.69)
73
(0.50)
54
(0.38)
165
(1.14)
91
(0.63)
73
(0.50)
200
(1.38)
91
(0.63)
73
(0.50)

Calculate internal pressure in accordance with the following formula:

2S

P5D

t 21

where:
P
=
S
=
Do =
t
=

pressure, psig (MPa),

hoop stress, psi (MPa),
average outside diameter, in. (mm), and
minimum wall thickness, in. (mm).

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
POTABLE WATER REQUIREMENT
This requirement applies whenever a Regulatory Authority or user calls for product to be used to
convey or to be in contact with potable water.
S1. Potable Water RequirementProducts intended for
contact with potable water shall be evaluated, tested and
certified for conformance with ANSI/NSF Standard No. 61

or the health effects portion of NSF Standard No. 14 by an

acceptable certifying organization when required by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.

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APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. PIPE PRESSURE RATINGS

TABLE X1.1 Thermoplastic Pipe Dimension Ratios (DR) and Water Pressure Ratings (PR) at 73F (23C) for DR-PR PE Plastic Pipe
PE Pipe MaterialsA
Dimension
Ratio

PE 3408

PE 2406

PE 1404

Pressure Rating, psi (MPa)

7
9
9.3
11
13.5
15.5
17
21
26
32.5

267
200
193
160
128
110
100
80
64
51

(1.84)
(1.38)
(1.33)
(1.10)
(0.88)
(0.76)
(0.69)
(0.55)
(0.44)
(0.35)

210
158
152
126
100
87
79
63
50
40

(1.45)
(1.09)
(1.05)
(0.87)
(0.69)
(0.60)
(0.54)
(0.43)
(0.34)
(0.28)

133
100
96
80
64
55
50
40
32
25

(0.92)
(0.69)
(0.66)
(0.55)
(0.44)
(0.38)
(0.34)
(0.28)
(0.22)
(0.17)

A
See 3.2.5 for code designations. Pressure ratings determined using 0.50 design factor. Other design factors may be appropriate under certain conditions. See PPI
TR-9.

X1.1 The pipe is rated for use with water at 73F (23C) at
the maximum internal pressures shown in Table X1.1. Lower
pressure ratings than those calculated in accordance with 3.2.3
may be recommended by the pipe manufacturer where pressure
surges, elevated temperatures, or unusual installation conditions exist. Experience of the industry indicates that PE plastic
pipe meeting the requirements of this specification gives
satisfactory service under normal conditions for a long period

at these pressure ratings. The sustained pressure requirements

(see 6.4) are related to these ratings through the slopes of the
strength-time plots of these materials in pipe form.
X1.2 The hydrostatic design stress recommended by the
Plastics Pipe Institute are based on tests made on pipe ranging
in size from 12 to 3 in. (12.7 to 50.8 mm).

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