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SPECIFICATION: RT1973
THIS ISSUE: 3
REVISION: Jan, 2004

PPS 120
HEAT-SHRINKABLE WRAPAROUND PIPE SLEEVE

FOR CORROSION PREVENTION OF GIRTH WELD JOINTS

ON POLYPROPYLENE COATED PIPELINES

OPERATING AT TEMPERATURES UP TO 120°C (248°F)

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Table of Contents

Page

1.0 Scope 3

2.0 Description 3

3.0 Test Methods 3

4.0 Requirements 4

5.0 Quality Assurance Provisions 5

6.0 Preparation for Delivery 5

7.0 PPS 120 System Properties 7

8.0 Manufacturing Acceptance Test Requirements 9

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1.0 SCOPE

This specification states the requirements for heat-shrinkable high temperature PPS 120 sleeves
to be used for corrosion protection of girth welds on polypropylene (PP) coated pipelines which
operate at temperatures up to 120°C (248°F).

2.0 DESCRIPTION

The PPS 120 system is composed of a PPS120 sleeve, made up of a radiation cross linked
backing coated with a high temperature crystalline adhesive, a tie-layer S1135 adhesive strips
for the PP line coating and a glass fiber reinforced S1401 epoxy tie-layer onto the installed
sleeve ends.

The S1135 adhesive strips are applied on top of the three layer PP line coating at the cutback.
The adhesive coated sleeve is then wrapped around the pipe. Heat applied with a standard
gas torch allows the sleeve to shrink tightly onto the steel surface. The glass fiber reinforced
S1401 epoxy tie-layer is applied on top of the sleeve ends, giving the system excellent soil
stress performance

Installation of PPS120 system should be done only by Raychem certified, well equipped
installers. Contact Tyco Adhesives Technical Services Department prior to start-up.

3.0 TEST METHODS

ASTM D-257 Test Methods for D-C Resistance or Conductance

ASTM D-638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

ASTM D-870 Method for Water Immersion Test of Organic Coatings on Steel

ASTM D-882 Test Methods for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting

ASTM D-1000 Methods of Testing Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Coated Tapes

Used for Electrical Insulation

ASTM D-1002 Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesives in Shear by Tension Loading
(Metal-to-Metal)

ASTM D-2240 Test Method for Rubber Property -- Durometer Hardness

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ASTM D 1475 Test Method for Density of Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products.

ASTM D 2240 Test Method for Rubber Property -- Durometer Hardness

ASTM E-28 Standard Test Method for Softening Point by Ring and Ball
Apparatus

ASTM G-14 Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Pipeline

Coatings (Falling Weight Test)

ASTM G-17 Standard Test Method for Penetration Resistance of Pipeline

Coatings (Blunt Rod)

ASTM G-42 Standard Test Methods for Cathodic Disbonding of Pipeline

Coatings Subjected to Elevated Temperatures

TP - 206 Alyeska Test - Tape Shear Test

ARAMCO Qualification Test Requirements for Heat Shrink Sleeves for use with 3-layer
EMM 2/15/00 Polypropylene Pipeline Coatings

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Qualification

The pipe sleeves furnished under this specification shall have been tested and have met the
requirements specified in Table I.

4.2 Acceptance

Every lot of pipe sleeves sizes procured under this specification shall have been tested and
have met the requirements specified in Table II.

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4.3 Materials

4.3.1 The PPS120 system consists of a wraparound sleeve PPS120, S1135 tie-layer and S1401
glass fiber re-enforced 2- component epoxy.

4.3.2 The sleeves, type PPS120 shall meet all requirements specified in Table I.

4.3.3 PPS120 Coating

The inner surface of the sleeves shall be coated with a controlled thickness of an adhesive
which shall bond to and seal to the steel pipe.

4.3.4 PPS120 Backing

The PPS120 sleeve and closure backings shall be fabricated from a thermally stabilized,
ultraviolet resistant, semi-rigid polyolefin and shall be radiation crosslinked. The backing of the
sleeve and closure shall be homogeneous and free from flaws, defects, pinholes, bubbles,
cracks and inclusions.

4.3.6 S1135 Tie-layer

The S1135 tie-layer adhesive shall be supplied as strips and shall be wrapped
circumferentially around the polypropylene line coating edges at the cutback.

4.3.8 S1401 Re-enforced 2- component epoxy

The primer is a solvent free, modified epoxy type primer, re-enforced with a glass fiber
structure, which is applied to installed PPS120 sleeve edges.

4.3.7 The installed and fully cured PPS120 system, shall meet all requirements specified in Table I.

5.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

5.1 Responsibility for Inspection

The supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection tests specified herein. The
supplier may utilize his own or any other inspection facility and services acceptable to the
buyer. Inspection records of the examination and tests shall be kept complete and available.
The procedures to be followed shall be in accordance with the Tyco Adhesives Quality
Assurance Manual.

5.2 Classification of Inspections

5.2.1 Qualification inspection shall consist of examination and tests to determine conformance with
all applicable requirements of this specification.

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5.2.2 Qualification Size

The qualification of one size of sleeve shall qualify all other sizes.

5.2.3 Acceptance Inspection

Acceptance tests are shown in Table II.

6.0 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

6.1 Packaging

Packaging shall be in accordance with good commercial practice.

6.2 Marking

Each box or container of PPS120 sleeves, S1135 strips and S1401 primer shall be
permanently and legibly marked with the lot number, and the manufacturer's identification.

6.3 Storage

PPS120 sleeves and S1135 strips shall be left in the supplied box or container and stored in a
sheltered dry location until ready for use.
Shelf life of S1401 primer is 2 years if stored at the recommended conditions.

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7. PPS120 SYSTEM PROPERTIES

Method
Property Condition Unit Requirement of Test Typical
Value

A. PPS120 SLEEVE BACKING

Tensile Strength 23°C(73°F) psi 2,200 min. ASTM D 638 2,500

120°C(248°F) 300 min. 460

Elongation to 23°C(73°F) percent 400 min. ASTM D 638 580

Break 120°C(248°F) 400 min 700

Toughness 23°C(73°) psi 30,000 min. ASTM D 882 38,000

(2% secant modulus) Mpa 207 min. 262
0.4 in.(10mm)/minute

Hardness, Shore D 23°C(73°F) 50 ASTM D 2240 55

Shrink Force 150°C(302°F) psi 35 min. ASTM D 638 40

(Modulus@100% Elongation Mpa 0.25 min. 0.28
@ 2 in.(50mm)/minute)

Heat Aging: 150°C(302°F)

21 days
Followed by percent 200 min. ASTM D 638 450
Elongation to 23°C(73oF)
Break
14
Volume 23°C(73°F) ohm-cm 1x10 min. ASTM D 257 5 X 1015
Resistivity

B. PPS120 SLEEVE ADHESIVE

Ring & Ball Softening Point °C 140 min. ASTM E 28 155

Lap Shear 23°C(73°F) psi 800 min. ASTM D 1002 1,300
N/cm2 552 min. 897
120°C(248°F) psi 50 min. ASTM D 1002 100
CHS 2"/min. (50 mm/min)****N/cm2 35 min. 69

C. S1135 TIE-LAYER ADHESIVE

Ring & Ball Softening Point °C 140 min. ASTM E 28 155

Lap Shear Strength 23°C(73°F) psi 30 min. ASTM D 1002 37
N/cm2 21 min. 26

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7: Continued

Method Typical
Property Condition Unit Requirement of Test Value

D. S-1401 Epoxy Tie-layer

Specific Gravity 25°C(77°F)

Part A 1.80 + 0.05 ASTM D 1475 1.56
Part B 1.03 + 0.03 ASTM D 1475 1.05

Hardness, Shore D 23°C(73°F) 50 ASTM D 2240 85

of Cured Primer .

F. PROPERTIES OF INSTALLED PPS120 SYSTEM

Peel 23°C(73°F) pli 15 min. ASTM D 1000 30

to Steel * N/cm 26 min. 52.5
120°C(248°F) pli 3 min 4.5
CHS 2"/min. (50 mm/min)**N/cm 5.2 min. 7.8

Impact Resistance 23°C(73°F) in-lbs 60 min. ASTM G 14 75

Penetration 120°C(248°F) no holiday ASTM G 17 Pass

Resistance 24 hrs with 12 KV
detector
Cathodic 120°C(203°F) mm 25 mm max. ASTM G 42 12
Disbondment 30 days disbondment radius

Soil Stress Creep 120°C(248°F) inches 0.01 max. TP 206 0.002

Resistance 24 hrs

Soil Stress 120°C(248°F) 100 min Aramco*** Pass

100 cycles EMM 2/15/00

Swelling test 110°C(230°F), no slipping, Aramco Pass

60 days swelling,disbonding EMM 2/15/00

* The peel value is the value measured between the adhesive and the backing which
is the lowest peel strength; the peel strength between the adhesive and
a steel pipe exceeds the breaking strength of the backing (more than 50 pli, 90 N/cm).

** Cross-head pulling speed, inches per minute (mm per minute).

*** Aramco Soil Stress test conditions are :

Stroke : 75 mm
Speed : 22.5 mm/min
Simulated sand overfill = 2 m or 36 KN/m2

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8: PPS120 MANUFACTURING ACCEPTANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS

Method
Property Condition Unit Requirement of Test

PPS120 SLEEVE BACKING

Tensile Strength 23°C(73°F) psi 2,200 min. ASTM D 638

Ultimate 23°C(73°F) % 400 minimum ASTM D 638

Elongation

Heat Shock 225°C(437°F) no visual cracking, ASTM D 2671

4 hrs flowing or dripping

PPS120 SLEEVE

Visual material shall be visual

essentially free of examination
pinholes, bubbles,
and cracks

Peel 23°C(73°F) pli 15 minimum ASTM D 1000

CHS 2"/min

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