With increased demand for evaluation of oxidative resistance to chlorinated water, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ offers extensive testing capacity to demonstrate the chlorine resistance of plastic piping materials and systems. We apply ASTM F2023 (PEX, PE-RT), ASTM F2263 (PE), and ASTM F3497-21 (PP) for testing and evaluation of the long-term chlorine performance.
Chlorine resistance testing is part of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's global Plastic Pipes & Fittings Testing program, provided to resin manufacturers, pipe extruders, certification bodies and utility companies worldwide, where independent, reliable and reproducible test data is required for product classification and life time evaluation.
Evaluation of oxidative resistance to hot chlorinated water
Chlorine resistance tests are performed to evaluate the oxidative resistance of piping materials and systems to chlorinated water. While many pipe materials have proved to be resistant to degradation, the ageing process can accelerate under more aggressive conditions with significant impact on lifetime and durability. For example, the common use of chlorine for disinfection purposes is increasing the importance of evaluating chlorine resistance of piping materials and systems.
Our accredited facility generates reliable and reproducible chlorine resistance data for an extensive range of pipe dimensions and assemblies with a capacity of 200 chlorine test stations, allowing our customers to use the test results for certification to “ANSI NSF”.
Testing to ASTM F2023, ASTM F2263 and ASTM F3497-21
For chlorine resistance tests ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ applies the standard methodology of ASTM F2023 (PEX, PE-RT), ASTM F2263 (PE), and ASTM F3497-21(PP) for testing and evaluation of the long term chlorine performance. These methods can also be used for other piping materials.
Test principle
The testing is conducted under accelerated conditions at elevated temperatures and pressures. The most common and accepted approach is to perform exposure under ”worst case” conditions.
Standard test conditions
- Dimensions: up to OD 63 mm (2” US)
- Capacity: >200 pipe samples
- Temperatures: 40-120 °C
- Chlorine concentration: 0.5 – 4.3 ppm (mg/dm3), others are available upon request
- pH: 6.8 is set as standard (others on request)
- Flow rate: 54 dm3/h (others are available upon request)
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Plastic Pipes Testing Services
Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
Determination of long-term hydrostatic strength for plastic pipes to ISO 9080 (MRS) and ASTM D2837 (HDB).
Chlorine Resistance Testing
Evaluation of oxidative resistance to chlorinated water for PE, PEX, PE-RT, and PP materials to ASTM F2023, ASTM F2263, and ASTM F3497-21.
Rapid Crack Propagation, S4 Test
Determination of resistance to rapid crack propagation to ISO 13477 for PE pressure pipes at below zero temperature.
Slow Crack Growth Test to ISO 13479
Determination of slow crack growth to ISO 13479 on pre-notched PE and PEX pipes
High Flow Circulation Loop Testing
Experimental simulation of pipe life expectancy is affected by bend radius, types of fittings and pipe insulation using flowing water.
Plastic Pipes & Fittings Testing
Our plastic pipe testing program offers test data for product classification and lifetime evaluation to resin manufacturers, pipe extruders and certification bodies worldwide.Â