ASTM D3138

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Standard Speciﬁcation for

Solvent Cements for Transition Joints Between

Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)

Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)

Non-Pressure Piping Components

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This standard is issued under the ﬁxed designation D3138; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of This standard is issued under the ﬁxed designation D3138; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of origin

original adoption or, in al adoption or, in the case of the case of revisrevision, the ion, the year of year of last revisiolast revision. A number in n. A number in parenparenthesetheses indicates the year s indicates the year of last of last reapprreapproval. Aoval. A superscript epsilon (

superscript epsilon (´´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval. This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense. This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

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1. ScoScopepe 1.1 This

1.1 This spespeciﬁcciﬁcatioation n proprovidvides es gengeneraeral l reqrequiruiremenements ts forfor solvent cements used in joining acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene solvent cements used in joining acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (AB

(ABS) S) plaplastic stic pippipe e or or fittifittings ngs to to polpoly(vy(vinyinyl l chlochloridride) e) (PV(PVC)C) plastic pipe or fittings.

plastic pipe or ﬁttings. 1.2

1.2 These cemenThese cements are intended for use in cementing tran-ts are intended for use in cementing tran-sition joints between ABS and PVC materials in non-pressure sition joints between ABS and PVC materials in non-pressure applications only (25 psi (170 kPa) or less).

applications only (25 psi (170 kPa) or less).

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NOTEOTE 1—Th 1—This is spespeciﬁciﬁcatication on was was develodeveloped ped to to proprovidvide e a a meameans ns forfor

joining

joining an an ABS ABS non-pressure non-pressure piping piping system system using using a a solvent-cementedsolvent-cemented transition joint, for example, joining ABS building drain to a PVC sewer transition joint, for example, joining ABS building drain to a PVC sewer system. The intention was not to create a speciﬁcation for an all purpose system. The intention was not to create a speciﬁcation for an all purpose ABS-PVC solvent cement that would be us

ABS-PVC solvent cement that would be used for mixing ofed for mixing ofABS and PVCABS and PVC piping materials nor to specify a cement that could generally be used for piping materials nor to specify a cement that could generally be used for either material. Speciﬁc cements for ABS or PVC components should be either material. Speciﬁc cements for ABS or PVC components should be used (see

used (see 1.3 1.3))..

1.3

1.3 SolveSolvent cements used for joining PVC pipe and fittingsnt cements used for joining PVC pipe and fittings are specified in Specification

are speciﬁed in Speciﬁcation D2564 D2564.. Solvent cements used for Solvent cements used for joining

joining ABS ABS pipe pipe and and fittings fittings are are specified specified in in SpecificationSpecification D2235

D2235.. 1.4

1.4 AArecomrecommended mended proceprocedure fodure for joininr joininggABS to PVABS to PVC pipeC pipe an

and d ﬁttﬁttinings gs fofor r nonon-n-prpresessusure re applapplicicatiationons s is is gigiveven n in in ththee appendix.

appendix. 1.5

1.5 The values stated in inch-The values stated in inch-pounpound units are to be d units are to be regarregardedded as

as ththe e ststanandadardrd. . ThThe e vavalulues es givegiven n in in paparerentntheheseses s arare e foforr information only.

information only. 1.6

1.6 The followThe following safety hazarding safety hazards caveat pertains only to thes caveat pertains only to the test

test methmethods ods porportiotion, n, SectSectionion 66, , of of thithis s spespeciﬁciﬁcatication:on: This This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of

of this this stastandandard rd to to estaestabliblish sh appapproropripriate ate safsafety ety and and heahealthlth practices

practices and and determine determine the the applicability applicability of of regulatory regulatory limita- limita-tions prior to use.

tions prior to use.

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2. ReferencReferenced Documentsed Documents 2.1

2.1 ASTM Standards: ASTM Standards:22 D1084

D1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives

D1600

D1600 T Termerminoinologlogy y for for AbbAbbrevreviateiated d TTermerms s RelaRelatinting g toto

Plastics

D1784

D1784 Speciﬁcation for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Speciﬁcation for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)

Comp

Compounounds ds and and ChloChlorinarinated ted PolyPoly(V(Vinyl inyl ChloChloridride)e)

(CPVC) Compounds

D2235

D2235 Speciﬁcation for Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile- Speciﬁcation for Solvent Cement for

Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings

Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings

D2564

D2564 Spec Speciﬁcatioiﬁcation n for for SolveSolvent nt Cements for Cements for Poly(Poly(VVinylinyl

Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems

D2661

D2661 Speciﬁcation Speciﬁcation for for Acrylonitrile-Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-StyButadiene-Styrenerene

(ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe

and

and FittingFittingss

D2665

D2665 Speciﬁcation for Poly(VSpeciﬁcation for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plasticinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic

Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings

F402

F402 PracticPractice for e for Safe HandlinSafe Handling of g of SolvenSolvent Cements, Prim-t Cements,

Prim-ers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and

ers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and

Fittings

F412

F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

F493

F493 Spe Speciﬁciﬁcatication on for for SolSolvenvent t CemeCements nts for for ChlChloriorinatnateded

Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings

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3. TTerminologyerminology 3.1

3.1 Definitions: Definitions: Definitions are in accordance with Termi- Definitions are in accordance with Termi-nology

nology F412 F412,, and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi- and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-nology

nology D1600 D1600,, unless otherwise speciﬁed. unless otherwise speciﬁed. 4.

4. MaterMaterials and ials and ManufManufactuacturere 4.

4.1 Th1 The e sosolvlvenent t cecemement nt shshalall l be be a a sosolulutition on of of ClClasasss 12454-B, unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) molding or 12454-B, unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) molding or extru-sion compound as classiﬁed in Speciﬁcation

sion compound as classiﬁed in Speciﬁcation D1784 D1784,, or equiva- or equiva-lent PVC resin.

lent PVC resin.

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This speciﬁcation is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee

This speciﬁcation is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 F17 on Plastic on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee

Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 F17.20 on Joining. on Joining. Curre

Current nt editiedition on approvapproved ed Oct. 1, Oct. 1, 2004. Publish2004. Published ed OctobOctober er 2004. Original2004. Originallyly approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D3138 – 02. DOI: approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D3138 – 02. DOI: 10.1520/D3138-04.

10.1520/D3138-04.

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4.2 Either virg

4.2 Either virgin in or clean or clean rewrework materork material may ial may be be useused,d, provided that the rework material is generated from the solvent provided that the rework material is generated from the solvent ceme

cement nt manmanufaufactucturerrer’s ’s own own proproducductiotion, n, is is comcompatpatible ible withwith vi

virgrgin in matmatererialial, , anand d wiwill ll prprododucuce e a a cemcemenent t ththat at memeets ets ththee requir

requirements of ements of this this speciﬁspeciﬁcationcation.. 4.3

4.3 The cement shall be free-ﬂoThe cement shall be free-ﬂowing and shall not containwing and shall not contain lum

lumps, ps, macmacrosroscopcopic ic undundississolvolved ed parparticlticles, es, or or any any forforeigeignn matter that will adversely affect the ultimate joint strength or matter that will adversely affect the ultimate joint strength or chemical resistance of the cement.

chemical resistance of the cement. 4.4

4.4 The cemenThe cement t shashall ll shoshow w no gelatino gelation. It on. It shashall ll shoshow w nono stratiﬁcation or separation that cannot be removed by stirring stratiﬁcation or separation that cannot be removed by stirring or shaking.

or shaking. 4.5

4.5 Inert fillers may be addedInert fillers may be added, provided the resulting cement, provided the resulting cement meets all requirements of this specification.

meets all requirements of this speciﬁcation. 4.6 The

4.6 The solsolvenvents ts useused d in in the formuthe formulatilation on of of this solvethis solventnt cement shall consist of tetrahydrofuran (THF) in combination cement shall consist of tetrahydrofuran (THF) in combination with cyclohexanone or methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), or both. with cyclohexanone or methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), or both.

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NOTEOTE 2—It is recommended that solvent cements made to this speci- 2—It is recommended that solvent cements made to this

speci-fication not be orange since that color is recommended for use with CPVC fication not be orange since that color is recommended for use with CPVC solvent cement under Specification

solvent cement under Speciﬁcation F493 F493..

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5. Other RequOther Requireirementmentss 5.1

5.1 Resin Content Resin Content —The PVC resin content shall be 10 %—The PVC resin content shall be 10 % minimum when tested in accordance with

minimum when tested in accordance with 6.16.1.. 5.2

5.2 Dissolution Dissolution—The cement shall be capable of dissolving—The cement shall be capable of dissolving an additional 3 weight % of Class 12454-B, PVC compound or an additional 3 weight % of Class 12454-B, PVC compound or the equivalent PVC resin at 73.4

the equivalent PVC resin at 73.4 6 6 3.6°F (23 3.6°F (23 6 6 2°C) without 2°C) without evidence of gelation.

evidence of gelation. 5.3

5.3 Viscosity Viscosity—The minimum viscosity at —The minimum viscosity at room temperaturoom temperaturere shall be 90 cP (90 mPa·s) when tested in accordance with shall be 90 cP (90 mPa·s) when tested in accordance with 6.2 6.2..

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NOTEOTE 3—Cements approaching the minimum viscosity requirement of 3—Cements approaching the minimum viscosity requirement of

this specification generally are not recommended for noninterference-type this specification generally are not recommended for noninterference-type fit (where a gap exists between the pipe and fitting socket).

ﬁt (where a gap exists between the pipe and ﬁtting socket).

5.4

5.4 Lap Shear Strength Lap Shear Strength—The minimum average lap shear—The minimum average lap shear strength when tested in accordance with

strength when tested in accordance with 6.3.2 6.3.2 shall be 600 psi shall be 600 psi (4.1 MPa) after a 72-h curing time.

(4.1 MPa) after a 72-h curing time. 5.5

5.5 Hydrostatic Burst Strength Hydrostatic Burst Strength—The minimum average hy-—The minimum average hy-drostatic burst strength when tested in accordance with drostatic burst strength when tested in accordance with 6.3.3 6.3.3

shall be 200 psi (1.4 MPa) after a 72-h curing time. shall be 200 psi (1.4 MPa) after a 72-h curing time. 6.

6. TTest Methoest Methodsds 6.1

6.1 Solids Content Solids Content :: 6.1.1

6.1.1 Apparatus Apparatus:: 6.1.1.1

6.1.1.1 Oint Ointment ment TiTinsns ( (StStylyle e No. No. 1212, , 1-1-oz oz (3(30-0-mLmL), ), allall metal).

metal). 6.1.1.2

6.1.1.2 Vacuum Oven Vacuum Oven.. 6.1.1.3

6.1.1.3 Analytical Balance Analytical Balance.. 6.1.1.4

6.1.1.4 Centrifuge Centrifuge.. 6.1.2

6.1.2 Procedure Procedure:: 6.1

6.1.2..2.1 1 Stir the Stir the samsample ple thothorouroughlghly y with a with a spaspatula befortula beforee weighing (

weighing (Note 4Note 4). Weight 3.0). Weight 3.0 66 0.5 g of the sample to the 0.5 g of the sample to the nearest 1 mg into a tared ointment tin. Place the tin into the nearest 1 mg into a tared ointment tin. Place the tin into the vacuum oven (

vacuum oven (Note 5Note 5)), and heat at 248°F (120°C) for 45 min, and heat at 248°F (120°C) for 45 min + 15, −0 min. Discard specimens left in for more than 1 h. The + 15, −0 min. Discard specimens left in for more than 1 h. The vacuum must be continually in operation to draw off ﬂammable vacuum must be continually in operation to draw off ﬂammable sol

solvenvents. Absots. Absolutlute e prepressussure re shoshould uld not not excexceed eed 15 15 mm mm Hg.Hg.

Remove the tin from the oven and place in a desiccator until Remove the tin from the oven and place in a desiccator until cooled to room

cooled to room tempertemperature. Wature. Weigh the eigh the tin and tin and dried sample todried sample to the nearest 1 mg.

the nearest 1 mg.

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NOTEOTE 4—This material is usually nonhomogeneous and shall be thor- 4—This material is usually nonhomogeneous and shall be

thor-oughly stirred before weighing. The weighing shall also be accomplished oughly stirred before weighing. The weighing shall also be accomplished quickly to avoid loss of solvent by volatilization. Some vacuum ovens quickly to avoid loss of solvent by volatilization. Some vacuum ovens require a longer period of time than 15 min to reach 120°C, even after require a longer period of time than 15 min to reach 120°C, even after preheating. It is recommended that the operator watch closely the time preheating. It is recommended that the operator watch closely the time re

reququirired ed to to rereacach h 12120°0°C C anand, d, by by manimanipupulatlatioion n of of ththe e heheat at cocontntroroll mechanism, minimize the amount of time required to reach 120°C while mechanism, minimize the amount of time required to reach 120°C while not

not exceedexceeding ing the the requirrequired ed tempetemperaturerature.. N

NOTEOTE 5— 5—ThThe e ususe e of of a a vavacucuum um ovoven en is is mamandndatoatory ry fofor r drdryiying ng ththee

specimen. This oven has neither an exposed heating surface nor an open specimen. This oven has neither an exposed heating surface nor an open flame, thus avoiding the danger of flashing. The oven also provides an flame, thus avoiding the danger of flashing. The oven also provides an open vacuum to exhaust solvent fumes.

open vacuum to exhaust solvent fumes.

6.1.2

6.1.2.2 .2 After weighiAfter weighing, dissolve the dried sample in THFng, dissolve the dried sample in THF and

and detdetermermine ine quaquantitntitativatively ely any any inerinert t fillefillers rs by by meanmeans s of of centrifuging. Deduct the weight of the fillers determined from centrifuging. Deduct the weight of the fillers determined from the weight of the dried sample prior to calculating the content the weight of the dried sample prior to calculating the content of PVC resin in the cement.

of PVC resin in the cement.

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NOTEOTE 6—Dissolve most of the dried sample by adding 15 mL of THF 6—Dissolve most of the dried sample by adding 15 mL of THF

to the sample in the ointment tin and stirring with a glass rod for 15 min. to the sample in the ointment tin and stirring with a glass rod for 15 min. Dissolve the remainder with a second addition of 15 mL of THF, followed Dissolve the remainder with a second addition of 15 mL of THF, followed by a third addition of 5 mL of THF to rinse the ointment tin. Centrifuge by a third addition of 5 mL of THF to rinse the ointment tin. Centrifuge the entire volume at 20

the entire volume at 20 000 r/min for 15 min. Discard the supern000 r/min for 15 min. Discard the supernatantatant liquid. Add 15 mL of THF to the tube, mix thoroughly, and transfer the liquid. Add 15 mL of THF to the tube, mix thoroughly, and transfer the tube contents to the ointment tin. Use 2 mL more of THF to wash down tube contents to the ointment tin. Use 2 mL more of THF to wash down the tube, and pour into the ointment tin. Evaporate off the THF in the the tube, and pour into the ointment tin. Evaporate off the THF in the vacuum oven at 248°F (120°C) for 45 min. Cool in desiccator, weigh the vacuum oven at 248°F (120°C) for 45 min. Cool in desiccator, weigh the tin to the nearest 1 mg, and calculate the percent of inert ﬁller present in tin to the nearest 1 mg, and calculate the percent of inert ﬁller present in the cement.

the cement.

6.1.3

6.1.3 Calculation Calculation—Calculate the percentage of PVC resin,—Calculate the percentage of PVC resin, R

R, as follows:, as follows:

R

R, %, % 5 5 [ [~~ B B 2 2 A A 2 2 D D!! / / ~~C C 2 2 A A!!## 3 3 100 100

where: where: A

A = = weigweight of oht of ointmintment tent tin,in, B

B = = weight oweight of tin and sf tin and specimepecimen after dn after dryingrying,, C

C = = weight oweight of tin and spef tin and specimen befcimen before dryore drying, anding, and D

D = = weight oweight of inert ﬁf inert ﬁllerller, if pres, if present.ent. 6.2

6.2 Viscosity Viscosity—Me—Measuasure re the the visviscoscosity ity in in accaccordordancance e witwithh Method B of Test Methods

Method B of Test Methods D1084 D1084 except that conditioning to except that conditioning to temp

temperaeraturture e equequilibilibriurium m onlonly y is is reqrequiruired. ed. For For quaqualiﬁcliﬁcatioationn purposes use a Model RVF viscometer, a speed of 10 r/min, purposes use a Model RVF viscometer, a speed of 10 r/min, and the spindle that, by

and the spindle that, by trial, gives the closest reading to centertrial, gives the closest reading to center range of scale for the cement being tested. Other speeds may be range of scale for the cement being tested. Other speeds may be used for quality control purposes.

used for quality control purposes. 6.3

6.3 Bond Strength Bond Strength:: 6.3.1

6.3.1 Number of Specimens Number of Specimens—A minimum of seven speci-—A minimum of seven speci-mens shall be tested for the lap shear strength test (see

mens shall be tested for the lap shear strength test (see 5.4 5.4). A). A minimum of ﬁve specimens shall be tested for the hydrostatic minimum of ﬁve specimens shall be tested for the hydrostatic burst strength test (see

burst strength test (see5.55.5).). 6.3.2

6.3.2 Lap Shear Strength Lap Shear Strength:: 6.3.2

6.3.2.1 .1 Each test specimenEach test specimen((Fig. 1Fig. 1) shall consist of a 1 by) shall consist of a 1 by 1-in. (25 by 25-mm) section cut from a

1-in. (25 by 25-mm) section cut from a 11_⁄_⁄ 4

4-in. (6-mm) thick -in. (6-mm) thick Type I rigid ABS sheet and a 1 by 2-in. (25 by 50-mm) section Type I rigid ABS sheet and a 1 by 2-in. (25 by 50-mm) section cut from a

cut from a 11_⁄_⁄ 4

4-in. (6-mm) thick Type I rigid PVC sheet.-in. (6-mm) thick Type I rigid PVC sheet. 6.

6.3.3.2.2.2 Cle2 Clean an ththe e susurfrfaceaces s to to be be adadheherered d wiwith th a a clclotothh dampened with methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).

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6.3.2

6.3.2.3 .3 Using a 1-in. (25-mmUsing a 1-in. (25-mm) natural bristle brus) natural bristle brush, apply ah, apply a thin layer of cement to the complete surface of a 1 by 1-in. (25 thin layer of cement to the complete surface of a 1 by 1-in. (25 by 25-mm) sheet section and to the center of a 1 by 2-in. (25 by 25-mm) sheet section and to the center of a 1 by 2-in. (25 by 50-mm) sheet section.

by 50-mm) sheet section. 6.3.2

6.3.2.4 .4 AssembAssemble these sections immediately and rotate thele these sections immediately and rotate the 1 by 1-in. (25 by 25-mm) section 180° on the 1 by 2-in. (25 by 1 by 1-in. (25 by 25-mm) section 180° on the 1 by 2-in. (25 by 50-mm) section, within 5 s, using light hand pressure 50-mm) section, within 5 s, using light hand pressure (approxi-mately 0.5 lbf (2 N)).

mately 0.5 lbf (2 N)). 6.3.2

6.3.2.5 .5 Place the assembled test specimPlace the assembled test specimen on a en on a clean, levelclean, level surface using the 1 by 2-in. (25 by 50-mm) section as a base. surface using the 1 by 2-in. (25 by 50-mm) section as a base. After 30 s, place a 4.4-lb (2-kg) weight on the test specimen for After 30 s, place a 4.4-lb (2-kg) weight on the test specimen for a period of 3 min, and then remove.

a period of 3 min, and then remove. 6.3.2

6.3.2.6 .6 Store the assembleStore the assembled test specimens at 73.4d test specimens at 73.4 6 6 3.6°F 3.6°F (23

(23 66 2°C) for the speciﬁed time and test immediately in a 2°C) for the speciﬁed time and test immediately in a holdin

holding ﬁxture similar to g ﬁxture similar to that shown inthat shown in Fig. 2 Fig. 2.. The shear The shear speedspeed shall be 0.05 in. (1.25 mm)/min. Express the results in pounds shall be 0.05 in. (1.25 mm)/min. Express the results in pounds per square inch (or megapascals).

per square inch (or megapascals). 6.

6.3.3.2.2.7 7 DiDisrsregegarard d ththe e lolowewest st and and hihighghesest t vavalulue e fofor r ththee calculation of the average lap shear strength.

calculation of the average lap shear strength. 6.3.3

6.3.3 Hydrostatic Burst Strength Hydrostatic Burst Strength:: 6.3

6.3.3..3.1 1 Use nominaUse nominal l 2-i2-in. n. PVC PVC pippipe e meemeeting the ting the reqrequiruire- e-ments of Speciﬁcation

ments of Speciﬁcation D2665 D2665 and 2-in. ABS couplings meet- and 2-in. ABS couplings meet-ing the requirements of Speciﬁcation

ing the requirements of Speciﬁcation D2661 D2661.. 6.3.3

6.3.3.2 .2 Cut the Cut the pipe square into 6-in. (152-mpipe square into 6-in. (152-mm) lengths.m) lengths. 6.3.3

6.3.3.3 .3 DeburDeburr the pipe and clean the pipe and ﬁtting with ar the pipe and clean the pipe and ﬁtting with a clean dry rag.

clean dry rag. 6.3.3

6.3.3.4 .4 Check the dry fit of the pipe into the coupling sockeCheck the dry fit of the pipe into the coupling sockett for interference fit. The fit shall be such that the pipe will enter for interference fit. The fit shall be such that the pipe will enter the

the socsocket ket frofromm 11 ⁄

⁄ 33 toto 22 ⁄ ⁄ 33 of of ththe e sosockcket et dedeptpth h drdry y whwhenen assembled by hand.

assembled by hand. 6.3

6.3.3..3.5 5 Dip a Dip a 1-i1-in. brush into MEK n. brush into MEK and appland apply y a a uniuniforformm coating of MEK on the PVC pipe. Allow to set 30 s.

coating of MEK on the PVC pipe. Allow to set 30 s. 6.

6.3.3.3.3.6 Imme6 Immedidiateately ly ﬂoﬂow w on on a a ununifoiform rm liblibereral al cocoat at of of cement on the PVC pipe with a 1-in. bristle brush.

cement on the PVC pipe with a 1-in. bristle brush. 6.3

6.3.3..3.7 7 AppApply a ly a uniuniforform m lighlight t coacoat t of cemenof cement t to the ABSto the ABS coupling.

coupling. 6.3.3

6.3.3.8 .8 Apply a second unifApply a second uniform layer of cement to the pipe.orm layer of cement to the pipe.

6.3

6.3.3..3.9 9 AssAssembemble le immeimmediadiately tely while while joijoininning g sursurfacfaces es areare wet. Hold joint together for 1 min for initial set and wipe off wet. Hold joint together for 1 min for initial set and wipe off bead of cement at juncture of pipe and ﬁtting.

bead of cement at juncture of pipe and ﬁtting. 6.3.3

6.3.3.10 .10 Store the cemented specStore the cemented specimens at 73.4imens at 73.4 6 6 3.6°F (23 3.6°F (23

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6 2°C) and 50 2°C) and 50 66 5 5 % % relarelativtive e humhumidiidity ty for 72 for 72 h h and testand test immediately.

immediately. 6.3.3

6.3.3.11 .11 IncreaIncrease the internal hydrosse the internal hydrostatic pressurtatic pressure at e at the ratethe rate of 200 psi (1.4 MPa)

of 200 psi (1.4 MPa) 6 6 10 % until failure occurs. 10 % until failure occurs. 7.

7. ReteRetest and Rejectst and Rejectionion 7.1

7.1 If the results of any testIf the results of any test(s) do not meet the requir(s) do not meet the requirementsements of

of this speciﬁthis speciﬁcatication, the on, the testtest(s) may (s) may be be conconducducted ted agaagain in inin accordance with an agreement between the purchaser and the accordance with an agreement between the purchaser and the sell

sellerer. . TheThere re shashall ll be be no no agreemeagreement nt to to lowlower er the the minminimuimumm req

requiruiremenement t of of the the spespeciﬁcciﬁcatioation n by by sucsuch h meanmeans s as as omiomittinttingg tes

tests ts ththat at arare e a a papart rt of of ththe e spspecieciﬁcﬁcatiationon, , subssubstittitututining g oror mod

modifyifying a ing a test methodtest method, , or or by by chachanginging ng the the spespecificificaticationon limits. In retesting, the product requirements of this limits. In retesting, the product requirements of this specifica-tio

tion n shshalall l be be memet, t, anand d ththe e testest t memeththodods s dedesigsignanated in ted in ththee specification shall be followed. If, upon retest, failure occurs, specification shall be followed. If, upon retest, failure occurs, the quantity of product represented by the test(s) does not meet the quantity of product represented by the test(s) does not meet the requirements of this specification.

the requirements of this speciﬁcation. 8.

8. ReporReportt 8.1

8.1 Report the followinReport the following informatiog information:n: 8.1.1

8.1.1 Name of cement manufacturName of cement manufacturer,er, 8.1.2

8.1.2 Lot numberLot number,, 8.1.3

8.1.3 TTotal PVC otal PVC resinresin, , −0/0W−0/0W,, 8.1.4

8.1.4 DissolDissolution, pasution, pass or fail,s or fail, 8.1.5

8.1.5 ViscosityViscosity,, 8.

8.1.1.6 6 AAveverarage ge lalap p shsheaear r strestrengngth th at at eaeach ch cucure re timtime e anandd complete identiﬁcation of PVC and ABS sheet stock used in complete identiﬁcation of PVC and ABS sheet stock used in the tests,

the tests, 8.1.7

8.1.7 AAveragverage e hydrhydrostatic burst strength, andostatic burst strength, and 8.1.8

8.1.8 TTotal inert otal inert ﬁllerﬁller, , −0/0W−0/0W.. 9.

9. CertCertiﬁcaiﬁcationtion 9.1

9.1 When specifieWhen specified in d in the purchasthe purchase order, the manufactue order, the manufacturerrer shall certify to the purchaser or to his nominee that the products shall certify to the purchaser or to his nominee that the products in the specified lots meet all the requirements of this in the specified lots meet all the requirements of this specifi-ca

catiotion n anand, d, whwhen en rereququesestedted, , shall shall inincluclude de a a cocopy py of of ththee manufacturer’s routine quality control tests results to document manufacturer’s routine quality control tests results to document that the specification requirements have been met. Each that the specification requirements have been met. Each certi-fication so furnished shall be signed by an authorized agent of fication so furnished shall be signed by an authorized agent of the manufacturer.

the manufacturer. 10.

10. ContaContainer Labeiner Labeling and ling and MarkiMarkingng 10.1

10.1 ContaiContainer labeling of cement shall include the follow-ner labeling of cement shall include the follow-ing:

ing: 10.1.

10.1.1 1 ManufManufactureacturer’s or r’s or supplsupplier’s name and ier’s name and addresaddress s andand traden

tradename ame or or trademtrademark.ark. 10.1.

10.1.2 2 This designatioThis designation: ASTM D3138.n: ASTM D3138. 10.

10.1.3 Func1.3 Functiotion n of of matmateriaerial; l; for for use use on on trantransitisition on joijointsnts bet

betweeween n ABS ABS and and PVC PVC nonnon-pr-pressuessure re syssystems tems (ex(exampamples:les: bu

buildildining g drdraiain n to to bubuildildining g sewesewerr, , bubuildildining g sesewewer r to to mamainin sewer).

sewer). 10.1.

10.1.4 4 ProcedProcedure or instructionure or instructions for s for applicapplication of the ation of the ce- ce-ment.

ment.

FIG. 1 Compressive Shear Specimen FIG. 1 Compressive Shear Specimen

FIG. 2 Typical Specimen Holding Fixture FIG. 2 Typical Specimen Holding Fixture

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10.1.

10.1.5 5 Lot number of batch on containeLot number of batch on container (not on closure orr (not on closure or lid.)

lid.) 10.1.

10.1.6 6 All warnings and cautionAll warnings and cautions necessitated by:s necessitated by: 10.1.

10.1.6.1 6.1 IngrIngredientsedients,, 10.1.

10.1.6.2 6.2 HandlHandling and ing and distribdistribution of the ution of the produproduct,ct, 10.1.

10.1.6.3 6.3 IntenIntended use of the ded use of the produproduct, andct, and 10.1.

10.1.6.4 6.4 RequirRequirements of law (such as the Federal Hazard-ements of law (such as the Federal Hazard-ous Subst

ous Substancance e ActAct). ). TheThese se are intendare intended ed to to warwarn n thothose se whowho handle or use the product against potential hazards, such as handle or use the product against potential hazards, such as ﬂammability, toxicity, etc.

ﬂammability, toxicity, etc.

N

NOTEOTE 7—It is recommen7—It is recommended that the ded that the color of the contents be indicatedcolor of the contents be indicated

on the label. on the label.

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11. . Safe HandliSafe Handling of ng of SolveSolvent Cementnt Cement 11

11.1 .1 SolvenSolvent cements for plastic pipe are made from ﬂam-t cements for plastic pipe are made from ﬂam-mable liquids and should be kept away from all sources of mable liquids and should be kept away from all sources of

ignition. Good ventilation should be maintained to reduce ﬁre ignition. Good ventilation should be maintained to reduce ﬁre haz

hazard ard and and to to minminimizimize e brebreathathing ing of of solsolvenvent t vapvaporsors. . AAvoivoidd contact of cement with skin and eyes.

contact of cement with skin and eyes. 11

11.2 .2 Refer to PracRefer to Practicetice F402 F402 for additional information. for additional information. 12.

12. QualiQuality Assuraty Assurancence 12.

12.1 1 WheWhen n the the proproducduct t is is marmarked ked witwith h this designthis designatioation,n, D3138, the manufacturer affirms that the product was D3138, the manufacturer affirms that the product was manu-factured, inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance with this factured, inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance with this specification and has been found to meet the requirements of specification and has been found to meet the requirements of this specification. this specification. APPENDIX APPENDIX (Nonmandatory Information) (Nonmandatory Information) X1.

X1. RECOMMENDRECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR JOINING ABS TED PROCEDURE FOR JOINING ABS TO PVC PIPE OR O PVC PIPE OR FITTINGS WITH ABSFITTINGS WITH ABS-PVC-PVC NON-PRESSUR

NON-PRESSURE E SOLSOLVENT VENT CEMENTCEMENT

X1.1

X1.1 CutCuttinting the g the PipPipee—Cu—Cut t the the pippipe e usiusing ng a a finefine-to-toothoth hand saw and a mitre box or a fine-toothed power saw with a hand saw and a mitre box or a fine-toothed power saw with a suitabl

suitable guide.e guide.AArotary curotary cutter may be used if the cuttitter may be used if the cutting bladesng blades are specially designed for cutting plastic in such a way as not are specially designed for cutting plastic in such a way as not to raise a burr or ridge (flare) at the cut end of the pipe. Remove to raise a burr or ridge (flare) at the cut end of the pipe. Remove all burrs with a knife, file, or abrasive paper.

all burrs with a knife, ﬁle, or abrasive paper. X1.2

X1.2 TTest Fittingest Fitting—Wipe both the outside of the pipe and—Wipe both the outside of the pipe and the fitting socket with a clean dry cloth to remove moisture and the fitting socket with a clean dry cloth to remove moisture and foreign matter. Mate the two parts without forcing. The pipe foreign matter. Mate the two parts without forcing. The pipe should enter the socket one quarter to three quarters of the should enter the socket one quarter to three quarters of the socket depth. Very tight fits (pipe will not enter socket without socket depth. Very tight fits (pipe will not enter socket without forcing) and loose fits (pipe bottoms easily in socket with slop) forcing) and loose fits (pipe bottoms easily in socket with slop) are to be avoided.

are to be avoided. X1.3

X1.3 Joint PrJoint Preparationeparation—Surfaces to be joined should be—Surfaces to be joined should be clean and free of moisture before application of the cement. clean and free of moisture before application of the cement. Remove the gloss from the surface of the PVC part to be joined Remove the gloss from the surface of the PVC part to be joined with a cleaner or primer recommended by the cement with a cleaner or primer recommended by the cement manu-facturer. It is g

facturer. It is generally not necessary to prime theenerally not necessary to prime theABS surface.ABS surface. X1.4

X1.4 Applying the Applying the Cement Cement —Apply the cement with a 1-in.—Apply the cement with a 1-in. brush for pipe sizes up to 2-in. and a brush width at least one brush for pipe sizes up to 2-in. and a brush width at least one ha

half lf of of ththe e pipipe pe didiamameteeter r fofor r ththe e lalargrger er sizsize e pipipepe. . OtOtheherr applicators may be used effectively provided their use results in applicators may be used effectively provided their use results in an equivalent amount of cement applied to the joining surfaces. an equivalent amount of cement applied to the joining surfaces.

X1.4.1

X1.4.1 Fo For r JoJoininining g PVPVC C PipPipe e to to an an ABABS S FiFittittingng—First—First apply a uniform moderate coat of cement to the PVC pipe to apply a uniform moderate coat of cement to the PVC pipe to

the depth of

the depth of the ﬁtting sockthe ﬁtting socket. et. NexNext, t, appapply ly a a uniuniforform m lighlightt co

coatatining g of of cemcemenent t to to ththe e ABABS S sosockcket. Avet. Avoioid d pupuddddlinling g of of cement in socket. Re-coat the PVC

cement in socket. Re-coat the PVC pipe with a pipe with a second unifsecond uniformorm coat of cement.

coat of cement. X1.4.2

X1.4.2 For JoininFor Joining ABS Pipe to PVC Fittingg ABS Pipe to PVC Fitting—First apply a—First apply a uniform light coat of cement to the PVC socket, and avoid uniform light coat of cement to the PVC socket, and avoid puddling of cement in socket. Next, apply a uniform moderate puddling of cement in socket. Next, apply a uniform moderate coat of cement to the ABS pipe. Re-coat the PVC socket with coat of cement to the ABS pipe. Re-coat the PVC socket with a second uniform light coat of cement.

a second uniform light coat of cement. X1.5

X1.5 AsseAssemblmbly of y of JoiJoint nt —Immed—Immediately after iately after applyiapplying ng thethe las

last t cocoat at of of cemencement, t, ininsersert t ththe e pipipe pe ininto to ththe e ﬁtﬁttinting g ununtitil l itit bottoms. If possible, turn the pipe during assembly one quarter bottoms. If possible, turn the pipe during assembly one quarter of a turn (but not after the pipe is bottomed) to evenly distribute of a turn (but not after the pipe is bottomed) to evenly distribute the cement. If there are signs of drying of the cement surfaces, the cement. If there are signs of drying of the cement surfaces, due to

due to deldelay ay in in assassembemblyly, , the the sursurfacfaces es shoshould be uld be re-re-coacoated,ted, taking care again to avoid puddling of cement in the socket. taking care again to avoid puddling of cement in the socket. Hold the pipe and ﬁtting in place for approximately 1 min to Hold the pipe and ﬁtting in place for approximately 1 min to keep the pipe from backing out of the socket. Wipe excess keep the pipe from backing out of the socket. Wipe excess cement from the pipe at the end of the socket with a clean dry cement from the pipe at the end of the socket with a clean dry clo

clothth. . AlAllolow w ththe e jojoinint t to to set set fofor r apapprproxoximaimateltely y 15 15 min min toto develop good handling strength, longer periods are necessary develop good handling strength, longer periods are necessary in cold weather, below 60°F (15.6°C).

in cold weather, below 60°F (15.6°C). X1.6

X1.6 Cure TCure Timeime—Follo—Follow w solvensolvent t cement cement manufmanufactureracturer’s’s recommendations for cure time.

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