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An American National Standard

Designation: D 1527 99e1

Standard Specification for

Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe,
Schedules 40 and 801
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1527; 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.

e1 NOTEKeywords were editorially added in November 2003.

1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers acrylonitrile-butadienestyrene (ABS) pipe produced by single extrusion or simultaneous multiple
coextrusion, in Schedule 40 and 80 sizes and pressure-rated for water (see Appendix). Included are criteria for classifying ABS
plastic pipe materials and ABS plastic pipe, a system of nomenclature for ABS plastic pipe, and requirements and test methods
for materials, workmanship, dimensions, sustained pressure, burst pressure, and extrusion quality. Methods of marking are also
given.
1.2 The products covered by this specification are intended for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which are
chemically compatible with the piping materials. Due to inherent hazards associated with testing components and systems with
compressed air or other compressed gases some manufacturers do not allow pneumatic testing of their products. Consult with
specific product/component manufacturers for their specific testing procedures prior to pneumatic testing.
NOTE 1Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious saftey hazards should
a system fail for any reason.
1.3 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.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for
information purposes only.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing2

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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.61 on Water.
Current edition approved May 10, 1999. Published July 1999. Originally published as D 1527 58. Last previous edition D 1527 96a.

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D 1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure3
D 1599 Test Method for Short-Time Hydraulic Failure Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings3
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics2
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings3
D 2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials3
D 3965 Specification for Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Compounds for Pipe and Fittings4
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems3
2.2 Federal Standard:
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipments (Civil Agencies)5
2.3 Military Standard:
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage5
2.4 NSF Standards:
Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials6
Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water System ComponentsHealth Effects6

3. Terminology
3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions are in accordance with Terminology F 412. Abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
D 1600, unless otherwise indicated. The abbreviation for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene plastic is ABS.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) pipe and fitting plastics plastics containing polymers or blends of polymers, or
both, in which the minimum butadiene content is 6 %, the minimum acrylonitrile content is 15 %, the minimum styrene or
substituted styrene content, or both, is 15 %, and the maximum content of all other monomers is not more than 5 %, and lubricants,
stabilizers, and colorants.
3.2.2 hydrostatic design stressthe estimated maximum tensile stress the material is capable of withstanding continuously with
a high degree of certainty that failure of the pipe will not occur. This stress is circumferential when internal hydrostatic water
pressure is applied.
3.2.3 pressure rating (PR)the estimated maximum water pressure the pipe is capable of withstanding continuously with a high
degree of certainty that failure of the pipe will not occur.
3.2.4 relation between dimensions, hydrostatic design stress, and pressure ratingthe following expression is used in this
specification to relate dimensions, hydrostatic design stress, and pressure rating:
2 S/P5 ~ DO /t! 1 (1)

where:
S = hydrostatic design stress, psi (or MPa),
P = pressure rating, psi (or MPa),
DO = average outside diameter, in. (or mm), and
t = minimum wall thickness, in. (or mm).

3.2.5 standard thermoplastic pipe materials designation codethe pipe materials designation code shall consist of the
abbreviation ABS for the type of plastic, followed by the ASTM type and grade (see Table X1.1) and the hydrostatic design stress
in units of 100 psi with any decimal figures dropped. When the design stress code contains less than two figures, a cipher shall
be used before the number. Thus a complete material code shall consist of three letters and four figures for ABS plastic pipe
materials (see 6.3).

4. Pipe Classification
4.1 GeneralThis specification covers ABS pipe, produced by single extrusion or simultaneous multiple coextrusion from
three ABS plastic pipe materials in Schedule 40 and 80 sizes. Pipe produced by simultaneous multiple coextrusion shall be
classified CoeX.

5. Requirements
5.1 WorkmanshipThe pipe shall be homogeneous throughout and free of 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.
5.2 Dimensions and Tolerances:

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5.2.1 Outside DiametersThe outside diameters and tolerances shall be as shown in Table 1 when measured in accordance with
7.4 and 7.4.1.
5.2.2 Wall ThicknessThe wall thicknesses and tolerances shall be as shown in Table 2 when measured in accordance with 7.4
and 7.4.2.
5.2.3 Thickness of Outer LayerFor pipe produced by simultaneous multiple coextrusion, that is, pipe containing two or more
concentric layers, the outer layer shall be at least 0.020 in. (0.50 mm) thick.
5.2.4 Wall Thickness RangeThe wall thickness range shall be within 12 % when measured in accordance with 7.4 and 7.4.3.
5.3 BondFor pipe produced by simultaneous multiple coextrusion, the bond between the layers shall be strong and uniform,
it shall not be possible to separate any two layers with a probe or point of a knife blade so that the layers separate clearly at any
point, nor shall separation of bond occur, between layers, during testing performed under the requirements of this specification.
5.4 Sustained PressureThe pipe shall not fail, balloon, burst, or weep as defined in Test Method D 1598 at the test pressures
given in Table 3 and Table 4 when tested in accordance with 7.5.
5.5 Burst PressureThe minimum burst pressures for ABS plastic pipe shall be as given in Table 5 and Table 6, when
determined in accordance with 7.6.

6. Materials
6.1 GeneralABS plastics used to make pipe meeting the requirements of this specification are categorized by means of two
criteria, namely (1) short-term strength tests and (2) long-term strength tests.
6.2 Basic MaterialsThis specification covers ABS pipe made from three ABS plastics as defined in Specification D 3965, in
which the requirements are based on short-term tests. These are ABS Classes 42222, 20643, and 30444.
6.3 Hydrostatic Design StressesThis specification covers ABS pipe made from three ABS plastics as defined by four
hydrostatic design stresses developed on the basis of long-term tests (see X1.3).
6.4 CompoundThe ABS plastic extrusion compound shall meet the requirements of ABS Classes 42222, 20643, or 30444 as
described in Specification D 3965. For pipe produced by simultaneous multiple coextrusion, all layers shall be of the same
formulation.
6.5 Rework MaterialThe manufacturers shall use only their own clean rework pipe material and the pipe produced shall meet
all the requirements of this specification.

7. Test Methods
7.1 ConditioningCondition the test specimens at 73 6 3.6F (23 6 2C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity 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 Conditions Conduct test in the Standard Laboratory Atmosphere of 23 6 2C and 50 6 5 % relative humidity, unless
otherwise specified in the test methods or in this specification.

TABLE 1 Outside Diameters and Tolerances for ABS Plastic

Pipe Schedules 40 and 80, in.

Tolerances
For Max and Min Diameter (Out-
of-Roundness)
Average
Nominal
Outside For Average Schedule 40 Schedule 40
Pipe Size
Diameter Diameter sizes 312 in. and sizes 3 in. and
over, Schedule less, Schedule
80 sizes 8 in. 80 sizes 6 in.
and over and less

18 0.405 60.004 60.015 60.008

14 0.540 60.004 60.015 60.008
38 0.675 60.004 60.015 60.008
12 0.840 60.004 60.015 60.008
34 1.050 60.004 60.015 60.010
1 1.315 60.005 60.015 60.010
114 1.660 60.005 60.015 60.012
112 1.900 60.006 60.030 60.012
2 2.375 60.006 60.030 60.012
212 2.875 60.007 60.030 60.015
3 3.500 60.008 60.030 60.015
312 4.000 60.008 60.050 60.015
4 4.500 60.009 60.050 60.015
5 5.563 60.010 60.050 60.030
6 6.625 60.011 60.050 60.035
8 8.625 60.015 60.075 60.045
10 10.750 60.015 60.075 60.050
12 12.750 60.015 60.075 60.060

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TABLE 2 Wall Thicknesses and Tolerances for ABS Plastic Pipe
Schedules 40 and 80, in.

Wall ThicknessA
Nominal
Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80
Size
Min Tolerance Min Tolerance

18 0.068 +0.020 0.095 +0.020
14 0.088 +0.020 0.119 +0.020
38 0.091 +0.020 0.126 +0.020
12 0.109 +0.020 0.147 +0.020
34 0.113 +0.020 0.154 +0.020
1 0.133 +0.020 0.179 +0.021
114 0.140 +0.020 0.191 +0.023
112 0.145 +0.020 0.200 +0.024
2 0.154 +0.020 0.218 +0.026
212 0.203 +0.024 0.276 +0.033
3 0.216 +0.026 0.300 +0.036
312 0.226 +0.027 0.318 +0.038
4 0.237 +0.028 0.337 +0.040
5 0.258 +0.031 0.375 +0.045
6 0.280 +0.034 0.432 +0.052
8 0.322 +0.039 0.500 +0.060
10 0.365 +0.044 0.593 +0.071
12 0.406 +0.049 0.687 +0.082
A
The minimum is the lowest wall thickness of the pipe 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.

7.3 Sampling The selection of the sample or samples of pipe shall be as agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller.
In case of no prior agreement, any sample selected by the testing laboratory shall be deemed adequate.
7.3.1 Test Specimens Not less than 50 % of the test specimens required for any pressure test shall have at least a part of the
marking in their central sections. The central section is that portion of pipe which is at least one pipe diameter away from an end
closure.
7.4 Dimensions and Tolerances Use any length of pipe to determine the dimensions. Measure in accordance with Test Method
D 2122.
7.4.1 Outside Diameter Measure the outside diameter of the pipe in accordance with Test Method D 2122. The average
outside diameter is the arithmetic average of the maximum and minimum diameters at any cross section on the length of the pipe.
The tolerances for out-of-roundness shall apply only on pipe prior to shipment.
7.4.2 Wall Thickness Make micrometer measurements of the wall thickness in accordance with Test Method D 2122, to
determine the maximum and minimum values. Measure the wall thickness at both ends of the pipe to the nearest 0.001 in. (0.02
mm).
7.4.3 Wall Thickness Range Measure in a manner such that the maximum, A, and the minimum, B, wall thicknesses of each
cross section measured are obtained. Calculate the wall thickness range, E, in percent, for each cross section as follows:
E 5 [~A B!/A ] 3 100 (2)
E 5 [~A B!/A ] 3 100 (2)
The wall thickness range shall not exceed 12 % for any cross section measured.
7.5 Sustained Pressure Test Select the test specimens at random. Test individually with water at the internal pressures given
in Table 3 and Table 4, six specimens of pipe, each specimen at least ten times the nominal diameter in length, but not less than
10 in. (250 mm) or more than 3 ft (1 m) between end closures and bearing the permanent marking on the pipe. Maintain the
specimens at the pressure indicated for a period of 1000 h. Hold the pressure as closely as possible, but within6 10 psi (0.07 MPa).
Condition the specimens at the test temperature of 23C to within 62C. Test in accordance with Test Method D 1598, except
maintain the pressure at the values given in Table 3 and Table 4 for 1000 h. Evidence of failure of the pipe shall be as defined in
Test Method D 1598.
7.6 Burst Pressure Determine the minimum burst pressure with at least five specimens in accordance with Test Method
D 1599. The time of testing each specimen shall be between 60 and 70 s.

8. Retest and Rejection

8.1 If the results of any test(s) do not meet the requirements of this specification, the test(s) shall be conducted again only by
agreement between the purchaser and the seller. Under such agreement, minimum requirements shall not be lowered, changed, or
modified, nor shall specification limits be changed. If upon retest, failure occurs, the quantity of product represented by the test(s)
does not meet the requirements of this specification.

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TABLE 3 Sustained Pressure Test-Conditions for Water at 73F
(23C) for ABS Plastic Pipe, Schedule 40

Inch-pound Units
PressureA Required for Test, psi
Nominal Pipe
Size, in. ABS1208 ABS1316 ABS2112
ABS1210

18 860 1290 1090

14 830 1250 1050
38 670 1000 840
12 640 950 810
34 520 770 650
1 480 720 610
114 390 590 500
112 350 530 450
2 300 440 370
212 330 490 410
3 280 420 360
312 260 380 320
4 240 360 300
5 210 310 260
6 190 280 240
8 170 250 210
10 150 220 190
12 140 210 180
SI Units
PressureA Required for Test, MPa
Nominal Pipe
Size, in. ABS1208 ABS1316 ABS2112
ABS1210

18 5.95 8.90 7.50

14 5.70 8.60 7.25

38 4.60 6.90 5.80
12 4.40 6.55 5.60
34 3.60 5.30 4.50
1 3.30 4.95 4.20
114 2.70 4.05 3.45
112 2.40 3.65 3.10
2 2.05 3.05 2.55
212 2.30 3.40 2.85
3 1.95 2.90 2.50
312 1.80 2.60 2.20
4 1.65 2.50 2.05
5 1.45 2.15 1.80
6 1.30 1.95 1.65
8 1.15 1.70 1.45
10 1.05 1.50 1.30
12 0.95 1.45 1.25
A
The fiber stresses used to derive these test pressures are as follows:
ABS1208 ABS1210 2140 psi (14.75 MPa)
ABS1316 3200 psi (22.06 MPa)
ABS2112 2700 psi (18.62 MPa)

9. Marking
9.1 Quality of Marking The markings shall be applied to the pipe in such a manner that they remain legible (easily read) after
installation and inspection.
9.2 Content of MarkingMarking on the pipe shall include the following, spaced at intervals of not more than 5 ft (1.5 m).
9.2.1 Nominal pipe size (for example, 2 in).
9.2.2 Type of plastic pipe material in accordance with the designation code prescribed in 3.2.4 (for example, ABS1210).
9.2.3 Schedule 40 or 80, whichever is applicable, and the pressure rating in pounds per square inch for water at 73F (23C),
shown as the number followed by psi (for example, 125 psi). When the indicated pressure rating is lower than that calculated in
accordance with 3.2.4 (see Appendix), this shall be indicated by placing a star after the pressure rating.
9.2.4 This designation ASTM D 1527, with which the pipe complies.
9.2.5 Manufacturers name (or trade mark) and code (Note 1).
9.2.6 Pipe intended for the transport of potable water shall also include the seal or mark of the laboratory making the evaluation
for this purpose, spaced at intervals specified by the laboratory.
9.2.7 Pipe produced by simultaneous multiple coextrusion shall be marked CoeX in accordance with 4.1.

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TABLE 4 Sustained Pressure Test Conditions for Water at 73F
(23C) for ABS Plastic Pipe, Schedule 80

Inch-pound Units
PressureA Required for Test, psi
Nominal Pipe
Size, in. ABS1208 ABS1316 ABS2112
ABS1210

18 ... 1960 ...

14 ... 1810 ...
38 ... 1470 ...
12 910 1360 1150
34 740 1100 930
1 670 1010 850
114 560 830 700
112 500 750 640
2 430 650 550
212 450 680 570
3 400 600 510
312 370 550 470
4 350 520 440
5 310 460 390
6 300 450 380
8 260 390 330
10 250 370 320
12 240 360 310
SI Units
PressureA Required for Test, MPa
Nominal Pipe
Size, in. ABS1208 ABS1316 ABS2112
ABS1210

18 ... 13.50 ...

14 ... 12.50 ...

38 ... 10.10 ...
12 6.25 9.40 7.95
34 5.10 7.60 6.40
1 4.60 6.95 5.85
114 3.85 5.70 4.85
112 3.45 5.15 4.40
2 2.95 4.50 3.80
212 3.10 4.70 3.95
3 2.75 4.15 3.50
312 2.55 3.80 3.25
4 2.40 3.60 3.05
5 2.15 3.15 2.70
6 2.05 3.10 2.60
8 1.80 2.70 2.30
10 1.70 2.55 2.20
12 1.65 2.50 2.15
A
The fiber stresses used to derive these tests pressures are as follows:
ABS1208 ABS1210 2140 psi (14.75 MPa)
ABS1316 3200 psi (22.06 MPa)
ABS2112 2700 psi (18.62 MPa)

10. Quality Assurance

10.1 When the product is marked with this designation, D 1527, 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.

11. Keywords
11.1 ABS; plastic pipe; schedule 40; schedule 80

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TABLE 5 Burst Pressure Requirements for Water at 73F (23C)
for ABS Plastic Pipe, Schedule 40

Inch-pound Units
Minimum Burst Pressure,A psi
Nominal Pipe
Size, in. ABS1208 ABS1316 ABS2112
ABS1210

18 2110 2420 2660

14 2040 2340 2570
38 1630 1870 2060
12 1560 1790 1970
34 1260 1450 1590
1 1180 1350 1490
114 970 1110 1220
112 870 990 1090
2 730 830 920
212 800 910 1000
3 690 790 870
312 630 720 790
4 580 670 730
5 510 580 640
6 460 530 580
8 410 470 510
10 370 420 460
12 340 390 430
SI Units
Minimum Burst Pressures,A MPa
Nominal Pipe
Size, in. ABS1208 ABS1316 ABS2112
ABS1210

18 14.6 16.7 18.3

14 14.1 16.1 17.7

38 11.2 12.9 14.2
12 10.8 12.3 13.6
34 8.70 10.0 11.0
1 8.15 9.30 10.3
114 6.70 7.65 8.40
112 6.00 6.85 7.50
2 5.05 5.70 6.35
212 5.50 6.25 6.90
3 4.75 5.45 6.00
312 4.35 4.95 5.45
4 4.00 4.60 5.05
5 3.50 4.00 4.40
6 3.15 3.65 4.00
8 2.85 3.25 3.50
10 2.55 2.90 3.15
12 2.35 2.70 2.95
A
The fiber stresses used to derive these test pressures are as follows:
ABS1208 ABS 1210 5240 psi (36.12 MPa)
ABS1316 6000 psi (41.36 MPa)
ABS 2112 6600 psi (45.50 MPa)

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TABLE 6 Burst Pressure Requirements for Water at 73F (23C)
for ABS Plastic Pipe, Schedule 80

Inch-pound Units
Minimum Burst Pressures,A psi
Nominal Pipe
Size, in. ABS1208 ABS1316 ABS2112
ABS1210

18 ... 3680 ...

14 ... 3390 ...
38 ... 2750 ...
12 2220 2550 2800
34 1800 2060 2270
1 1650 1890 2080
114 1360 1560 1720
112 1230 1410 1550
2 1060 1210 1330
212 1110 1270 1400
3 980 1120 1240
312 910 1020 1140
4 850 970 1070
5 760 870 950
6 730 840 920
8 640 740 810
10 610 700 770
12 600 680 750
SI Units
Minimum Burst Pressures,A MPa
Nominal Pipe ABS1208 ABS1316 ABS2112
Size, in. ABS1210

18 ... 25.4 ...

14 ... 23.4 ...

38 ... 19.0 ...
12 15.3 17.6 19.3
34 12.4 14.2 15.6
1 11.4 13.0 14.3
114 9.40 10.8 11.9
112 8.50 9.70 10.7
2 7.30 8.35 9.15
212 7.65 8.75 9.65
3 6.75 7.70 8.55
312 6.25 7.05 7.85
4 5.85 6.70 7.40
5 5.25 6.00 6.55
6 5.05 5.80 6.35
8 4.40 5.10 5.60
10 4.20 4.85 5.30
12 4.15 4.70 5.15
A
The fiber stresses used to derive these test pressures are as follows:
ABS1208 ABS1210 5240 psi (36.12 MPa)
ABS1316 6000 psi (41.36 MPa)
ABS2112 6600 psi (45.50 MPa)

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

GOVERNMENT/MILITARY PROCUREMENT

These requirements apply only to Federal/Military procurement, not domestic sales or transfers.

S1. Responsibility for InspectionUnless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the producer is responsible for
the performance of all inspection and test requirements specified herein. The producer may use his own or any other suitable
facilities for the performance of the inspection and test requirements specified herein, unless the purchaser disapproves. The
purchaser shall have the right to perform any of the inspections and tests set forth in this specification where such inspections are
deemed necessary to ensure that material conforms to prescribed requirements.
NOTE S1In U.S. Federal contracts, the contractor is responsible for inspection

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S2. Packaging and Marking for U.S. Government Procurement:
S2.1 PackagingUnless otherwise specified in the contract, the materials shall be packaged in accordance with the suppliers
standard practice in a manner ensuring arrival at destination in satisfactory condition and which will be acceptable to the carrier
at lowest rates. Containers and packing shall comply with Uniform Freight Classification rules or National Motor Freight
Classification rules.
S2.2 MarkingMarking for shipment shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies and MIL-STD-129 for
military agencies.
NOTE S2The inclusion of U.S. Government procurement requirements should not be construed as an indication that the U.S. Government uses or
endorses the products described in this document.

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.

S3. 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 Standard No. 14 by an acceptable certifying
organization when required by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.

APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. SOURCE OF HYDROSTATIC DESIGN STRESSES

X1.1 The hydrostatic design stresses recommended by the Plastics Pipe Institute are used to pressure rate ABS plastic pipe.
These hydrostatic design stresses are 800 psi (5.5 MPa),1000 psi (6.9 MPa), 1250 psi (8.6 MPa), and 1600 psi (11.0 MPa) for water
at 73F (23C). These hydrostatic design stresses apply only to pipe meeting all the requirements of this specification.
X1.2 Four ABS pipe materials are included based on the requirements of Specification D 3965 and the PPI-recommended
hydrostatic design stresses as follows: (see Table X1.1)
X1.2.1 Type 1, Grade 2, with a hydrostatic design stress of 800 psi (5.5 MPa) for water at 73F (23C), designated as ABS1208.
X1.2.2 Type 1, Grade 2, with a hydrostatic design stress of 1000 psi (6.9 MPa) for water at 73F (23C), designated as
ABS1210.
X1.2.3 Type 2, Grade 1, with a hydrostatic design stress of 1250 psi (8.6 MPa) for water at 73F (23C), designated as
ABS2112.
X1.2.4 Type 1, Grade 3, with a hydrostatic design stress of 1600 psi (11.0 MPa) for water at 73F (23C), designated as
ABS1316.
X1.3 Information regarding the method of test and other criteria used in developing these hydrostatic design stresses may be
obtained from the Plastics Pipe Institute, a division of The Society of the Plastics Industry, 355 Lexington Ave., New York, NY
10017 (Note X1.1). These hydrostatic design stresses may not be suitable for materials that show a wide departure from a
straight-line plot of log stress versus log time to failure. All the data available to date on ABS pipe materials made in the United
States exhibit a straight-line plot under these plotting conditions.
NOTE X1.1Refer also to Test Method D 2837.

X1.4 The pipe is rated for use with water at 73F (23C) at the maximum internal pressures shown in Table X1.2 and Table

TABLE X1.1 Type and Grade Designations

Cell 1 Cell 2 Cell 3 Cell 4 Cell 5 Material

Designation
2 0 2 1 1 Type 1, Grade 1
4 2 2 2 2 Type 1, Grade 2
2 0 6 4 3 Type 1, Grade 3
3 0 4 4 4 Type 2, Grade 1

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TABLE X1.2 Water Pressure Ratings at 73F (23C) for Schedule
40 ABS Plastic Pipe

Inch-pound Units
Pressure Ratings, psiA
Nominal Pipe
Size, in. ABS ABS ABS ABS
1208B 1210B 1316B 2112B

18 320 400 650 500

14 310 390 620 490
38 250 310 500 390
12 240 300 480 370
34 190 240 390 300
1 180 220 360 280
114 150 180 290 230
112 130 170 260 210
2 110 140 220 170
212 120 150 240 190
3 100 130 210 160
312 90 120 190 150
4 90 110 180 140
5 80 100 160 120
6 70 90 140 110
8 60 80 120 100
10 60 70 110 90
12 50 70 110 80
SI Units
Pressure Ratings, MPaA
Nominal Pipe
Size, in. ABS ABS ABS ABS
1208B 1210B 1316B 2112B

18 2.21 2.76 4.48 3.45

14 2.14 2.69 4.27 3.38

38 1.72 2.14 3.45 2.69
12 1.65 2.07 3.31 2.55
34 1.31 1.65 2.69 2.07
1 1.24 1.52 2.48 1.93
114 1.03 1.24 2.00 1.59
112 0.90 1.17 1.79 1.45
2 0.76 0.97 1.52 1.17
212 0.83 1.03 1.65 1.31
3 0.69 0.90 1.45 1.10
312 0.62 0.83 1.31 1.03
4 0.62 0.76 1.24 0.97
5 0.55 0.69 1.10 0.83
6 0.48 0.62 0.97 0.76
8 0.41 0.55 0.83 0.69
10 0.41 0.48 0.76 0.62
12 0.34 0.48 0.76 0.55
A
These pressure ratings are for unthreaded pipe. The industry does not
recommend threading ABS plastic pipe in Schedule 40 dimensions. All pressure
ratings are calculated from hydrostatic design stresses based on test data
obtained in tests made on 12 to 2-in. pipe.
B
See 3.2.4 and Appendix for code designation.

X1.3. Lower pressure ratings than those calculated in accordance with 3.2.4 may be recommended, at the option of the pipe
manufacturer, in which case the SDR shall be included in the marking. Experience of the industry indicates that ABS plastic pipe
meeting the requirements of this standard gives satisfactory service under normal conditions for a long period at these pressure
ratings. The sustained pressure requirements (5.4) are related to these ratings through the slopes of the strength-time plots of these
materials in pipe form.

X1.5 The hydrostatic design stresses recommended by the Plastics Pipe Institute are based on tests made in pipe varying in size
from 12 to 2 in.

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TABLE X1.3 Water Pressure Ratings at 73F (23C) for Schedule 80 ABS Plastic Pipe

Inch-PoundUnits
Pressure Ratings, psi
Nominal
Pipe Size, ABS1208 ABS1210 ABS1316 ABS2112
in.
Unthreaded Threaded Unthreaded Threaded Unthreaded Threaded Unthreaded Threaded

18 ... ... ... ... 980 490 ... ...
14 ... ... ... ... 900 450 ... ...
38 ... ... ... ... 730 370 ... ...
12 340 170 420 210 680 340 530 260
34 280 140 340 170 550 280 430 210
1 250 130 320 160 500 250 390 200
114 210 100 260 130 420 210 330 160
112 190 90 240 120 380 190 290 150
2 160 80 200 100 320 160 250 130
212 170 80 210 110 340 170 270 130
3 150 70 190 90 300 150 230 120
312 140 70 170 90 280 140 220 110
4 130 60 160 80 260 130 200 100
5 120 60 140 70 230 120 180 90
6 110 60 140 70 220 110 170 90
8 100 50 120 60 200 100 150 80
10 90 50 120 60 190 90 150 70
12 90 50 110 60 180 90 140 70
SI Units
Pressure Ratings, MPa
Nominal Pipe
ABS1208 ABS1210 ABS1316 ABS2112
Size, in.
Unthreaded Threaded Unthreaded Threaded Unthreaded Threaded Unthreaded Threaded

18 ... ... ... ... 6.76 3.38 ... ...

14 ... ... ... ... 6.21 3.10 ... ...

38 ... ... ... ... 5.03 2.51 ... ...
12 2.34 1.17 2.90 1.45 4.69 2.34 3.65 1.82
34 1.93 0.97 2.34 1.17 3.79 1.90 2.96 1.48
1 1.72 0.86 2.21 1.10 3.45 1.72 2.69 1.34
114 1.45 0.72 1.79 0.90 2.90 1.45 2.28 1.14
112 1.31 0.65 1.65 0.83 2.62 1.31 2.00 1.00
2 1.10 0.55 1.38 0.69 2.21 1.10 1.72 0.86
212 1.17 0.58 1.45 0.72 2.34 1.17 1.86 0.93
3 1.03 0.52 1.31 0.65 2.07 1.03 1.59 0.80
312 0.97 0.48 1.17 0.58 1.93 0.97 1.52 0.76
4 0.90 0.45 1.10 0.55 1.79 0.90 1.38 0.69
5 0.83 0.41 0.97 0.48 1.59 0.80 1.24 0.62
6 0.76 0.38 0.97 0.48 1.52 0.76 1.17 0.58
8 0.69 0.34 0.83 0.41 1.38 0.69 1.03 0.52
10 0.62 0.31 0.83 0.41 1.31 0.65 1.03 0.52
12 0.62 0.31 0.76 0.38 1.24 0.62 0.97 0.48

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