1.1?This test method describes the procedure for exposing crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing produced in accordance with Specification F876 to natural (sunlight) ultraviolet (UV) radiation and evaluating the effects of the exposure. This test method outlines the requirements
ASTM F2657-21 Referenced Document
ASTM D1435 Standard Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics
ASTM D1598 Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure
ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
ASTM F2023 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Oxidative Resistance of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe, Tubing and Systems to Hot Chlorinated Water*, 2021-12-15 Update
ASTM F412 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems*, 2023-07-20 Update
ASTM F876 Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing*, 2024-02-13 Update
ASTM G147 Standard Practice for Conditioning and Handling of Nonmetallic Materials for Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests
ASTM F2657-21 history
2021ASTM F2657-21 Standard Test Method for Outdoor Weathering Exposure of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
2018ASTM F2657-07(2018) Standard Test Method for Outdoor Weathering Exposure of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
2007ASTM F2657-07(2012) Standard Test Method for Outdoor Weathering Exposure of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
2007ASTM F2657-07 Standard Test Method for Outdoor Weathering Exposure of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing