ASTM F656-21
(Specification)Standard Specification for Primers for Use in Solvent Cement Joints of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
Standard Specification for Primers for Use in Solvent Cement Joints of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
ABSTRACT
This specification covers requirements for primers for use with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) pipe and fittings that are to be joined by PVC solvent cements. The primer shall be an organic liquid with water-like viscosity and shall not contain any undissolved particles. Materials shall be tested and shall conform to the specified values of dissolving ability and stability.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements for primers for use with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) pipe and fittings that are to be joined by PVC solvent cements meeting the requirements of Specification D2564.
1.2 These primers are used in pressure and nonpressure applications with plain end pipe and either socket-type fittings or bell end pipe. These primers prepare the surface of pipe and fittings before the application of solvent cement. The primer's effect on the set and cure time of the joint is dependent on the cement, pipe size, application method, temperature, and humidity.
1.3 A procedure for using the primer with cement is given in Practice D2855.
1.4 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.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 6, 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F656 −21 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Primers for Use in Solvent Cement Joints of Poly(Vinyl
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Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF656;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers requirements for primers for
2.1 ASTM Standards:
usewithpoly(vinylchloride)(PVC)pipeandfittingsthatareto D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
be joined by PVC solvent cements meeting the requirements of
tics
Specification D2564. D1784 Classification System and Basis for Specification for
Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlo-
1.2 These primers are used in pressure and nonpressure
rinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
applications with plain end pipe and either socket-type fittings
D2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl
or bell end pipe. These primers prepare the surface of pipe and
Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
fittings before the application of solvent cement. The primer’s
D2855 Practice for the Two-Step (Primer and Solvent Ce-
effect on the set and cure time of the joint is dependent on the
ment) Method of Joining Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or
cement, pipe size, application method, temperature, and hu-
Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe and
midity.
Piping Components with Tapered Sockets
1.3 Aprocedureforusingtheprimerwithcementisgivenin
F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,
Practice D2855.
Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic
Pipe and Fittings
1.4 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes,
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
F493 Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated
notesandfootnotes(excludingthoseintablesandfigures)shall
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
not be considered as requirements of the specification.
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2.2 NSF/ANSI Standards:
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Standard No. 14 for Plastics Piping System Components and
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
Related Materials
information only.
Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water System Components –
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Health Effects
test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification: This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
3. Terminology
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
nology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
nology D1600, unless otherwise specified.
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2 Definitions:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2.1 fluorescent primer—a primer which is clear and col-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
orless when viewed under visible light such as sunlight and
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
indoorlighting,butwhichisreadilyvisiblewhenviewedunder
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
UV light (also known as, black light).
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved April 1, 2021. Published April 2021. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F656 – 15. DOI: Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd.,Ann
10.1520/F0656-21. Arbor, MI 48113-0140, http://www.nsf.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2.2 primer—an organic solvent or a blend of solv
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F656 − 15 F656 − 21 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Primers for Use in Solvent Cement Joints of Poly(Vinyl
1
Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F656; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers requirements for primers for use with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) pipe and fittings that are to be
joined by PVC solvent cements meeting the requirements of Specification D2564.
1.2 These primers are used in pressure and nonpressure applications with plain end pipe and either socket-type fittings or bell end
pipe. These primers prepare the surface of pipe and fittings before the application of solvent cement. The primer’s effect on the
set and cure time of the joint is dependent on the cement, pipe size, application method, temperature, and humidity.
1.3 A procedure for using the primer with cement is given in Practice D2855.
1.4 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.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 6, 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D1784 Classification System and Basis for Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
D2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2015April 1, 2021. Published August 2015April 2021. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20102015 as
F656 – 10.F656 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/F0656-15.10.1520/F0656-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D2855 Practice for the Two-Step (Primer and Solvent Cement) Method of Joining Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or Chlorinated
Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe and Piping Components with Tapered Sockets
F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F493 Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
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2.2 NSF/ANSI Standards:
Standard No. 14 for Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials
Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
D1600, unless otherwise specified.
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 fluorescent primer—a primer which is clear and colorless when viewed under visible light such as sunlight and indoor
lighting, but which
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