Designation: D5926 − 15 An American National Standard

Standard Specification for

Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Gaskets for Drain, Waste, and
Vent (DWV), Sewer, Sanitary, and Storm Plumbing Systems1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5926; 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* D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

1.1 This specification describes material and physical re- D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-
quirements for nonrigid poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) preformed canized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
molded and spliced gaskets used in mechanical couplings. D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics
These couplings are used in gravity flow drain, waste, and vent and Elastomers by Impact
(DWV), sewer, sanitary, and storm plumbing systems. They D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
include couplings to join similar and dissimilar piping sizes D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in
and piping material. an Ozone Controlled Environment
D1203 Test Methods for Volatile Loss From Plastics Using
1.2 It is acceptable to use recycled materials in this product Activated Carbon Methods
in accordance with the requirements in Section 4. D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded tics
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only ness
and are not considered standard. D2287 Specification for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer
and Copolymer Molding and Extrusion Compounds
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the D4968 Guide for Annual Review of Test Methods and
test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This Specifications for Plastics
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, D6147 Test Method for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user tic Elastomer—Determination of Force Decay (Stress
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health Relaxation) in Compression
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and
tions prior to use. Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products (With-
drawn 2015)3
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 3. Terminology
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants 3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminolo-
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas- gies C717, D883, and D1600, unless otherwise indicated.
tic Elastomers—Tension
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
3.2.1 flash—the excess material protruding from the surface
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
of a molded article at the mold junction.
Oven
4. Materials and Manufacture
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
4.1 This specification covers preformed gaskets made prin-
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.24 on Plastic Building cipally from virgin nonrigid PVC molding compound conform-
Products. ing to the requirements of Specification D2287 for general
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2015. Published October 2015. Originally purpose, electrical requirements excluded class PVC 30267,
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D5926-11. DOI:
10.1520/D5926-15. 40366 or 50465. Refer to Table 1 in Specification D2287.
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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
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard

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4.1.1 This class compound has the following material prop- with the dimensions and tolerances of the specific piping
erty requirements: materials and sizes to which it is designed to join.

TABLE 1 Material Property Requirements

Properties Tested ASTM Method Requirement
Durometer hardness, A Test Method D2240 55 to 64 65 to 74 75 to 84
scale

Tensile strength, min, psi Test Method D412 1000 (6.9) 1285 (8.8) 1575 (10.8)
(MPa)

Volatile loss at 105°C, max. Test Method D1203 6.0 6.0 6.0
%

Brittleness temperature, max Test Method D746 −40°C −30°C −20°C

Heat Aging : Test Method D573

Hardness increase, max, 10 10 10
pts. Shore A
Loss in tensile strength, 25 25 25
max, %
Loss in elongation, max, 35 35 35
%

Water Absorption, Weight Test Method D471 20 20 20

increase,max, %

Ozone Resistance, No Test Method D1149 No Cracks No Cracks No Cracks

Cracks at 2 times Magnifica-
tion

Oil Immersion in IRM 903 Test Method D471

Oil:
Max volume increase, % 10 10 10
Max volume decrease, % 50 50 50

Tear Strength, min, lbf/in. Test Method D624 150 150 150
(N/cm)

Stress Relaxation, Min. % Test Method D6147 30 30 30

Force Retention

4.2 The molding compound shall have a minimum percent 5.2 Spliced Gaskets, Stretch Test—The splice shall with-
elongation by Test Method D412 of 250 %. stand the splice test in 7.1 with no visible separation or peeling.
4.3 The molding compound shall have a minimum tear 5.2.1 The observance of any peeling or separation in a
strength by Test Method D624 of 150 lb/in. (268.5 N/cm). spliced seam shall be followed by immediate correction of the
temperature/time functions in the heat welding operation.
4.4 Recycled materials, as defined in Guide D7209, shall
meet all the requirements in Sections 4 and 5 when used in this 5.3 Gaskets selected for sampling (6.1) shall meet all
product. dimensional requirements (5.1) and workmanship require-
ments (5.4).
4.5 Qualification testing for material physical requirements
5.4 Workmanship:
shall be conducted by the material manufacturer on the specific
compound supplied and not on the molded gaskets, since the 5.4.1 The surface of preformed gaskets shall be smooth and
physical properties do not change on molding. free from pitting, cracks, blisters, air marks, or any other
imperfections that have the potential to affect product perfor-
NOTE 2—The material manufacturer shall reassess the need for requali- mance in service.
fication of the specific compound supplied any time the compound 5.4.2 Neither the flash thickness nor the flash extension
formulation is changed or the PVC resin or any compound ingredient is
changed.
shall exceed 1⁄32 in. (1 mm).
4.6 The compound manufacturer shall certify in writing to 6. Sampling
the gasket manufacturer that the compound supplied meets all
the requirements of this specification. 6.1 Sample using a statistically acceptable procedure.
6.2 A shift of production on a molding line shall be
5. Requirements considered as a unit of manufacture for sampling purposes.
5.1 Dimensions—Gaskets shall conform to the dimensions 6.3 Spliced gasket production shall be sampled at a level of
and dimensional tolerances as agreed upon between the sup- 100 % of total spliced units produced during the trimming and
plier and the purchaser. All dimensions shall be compatible inspection operation.

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7. Test Methods 7.2.12 Oil Immersion—Test Method D471 for 70 h at
7.1 Spliced Gasket Stretch Test—Gasket specimens shall be 100 6 2ºC (212 6 4ºF).
stretched during the seam trimming operation by inverting the 7.2.13 Stress Relaxation—Test Method D6147, using
spliced section 180°, while carefully inspecting the seam for Method B, and test specimen as defined in section 7.1.2 of
separation and peeling and the seam area for workmanship D6147. The test temperature and duration shall be 168 h at
imperfections (5.4.1). 23 6 2ºC (73 6 4°F).

7.2 The physical properties enumerated herein shall be 8. Certification

determined on the non-rigid PVC compound in accordance 8.1 The gasket manufacturer shall keep appropriate produc-
with the following methods: tion and testing records, including certification documentation
7.2.1 Test Specimens—Unless otherwise specified, test from the PVC compound producer, required to certify, when
specimens shall be prepared of sheets 0.075 6 0.010 in. requested by the purchaser, that the product meets all require-
(1.9 6 0.2 mm) thick. Specimens shall be of the shape and ments of this specification.
dimensions specified in the individual test methods.
9. Product Marking
7.2.2 Conditioning—Test specimens of non-rigid PVC plas-
tics shall be conditioned in accordance with Procedure A of 9.1 Each gasket shall be marked with the manufacturers
Practice D618. name or trademark, or both.
7.2.3 Unless otherwise specified, tests shall be conducted in 9.2 The type and size of pipe for which the gasket is
the standard laboratory atmosphere of 23 6 2°C (73 6 4°F) intended or the manufacturer’s product identification shall be
and 50 6 10 % relative humidity. marked on or attached to each gasket.
7.2.4 Durometer Hardness—Test Method D2240 using a 15 9.3 All gaskets shall be marked with the designation ASTM
s interval as described in 9.2 of that method. D5926 showing compliance to this specification.
7.2.5 Tensile Strength and Percent Elongation—Test Meth-
ods D412, using specimens prepared with Die C. 10. Packaging and Package Marking
7.2.6 Volatile Loss—Test Method D1203 using Method A, 10.1 Packaging—The gaskets shall be packaged in standard
except that the test temperature shall be 105°C. commercial containers so constructed as to ensure acceptance
7.2.7 Brittleness Temperature—Test Method D746, using by common or other carriers for safe transportation at the
Procedure A. lowest rate to the point of delivery, unless otherwise specified
7.2.8 Tear Strength—Test Method D624, using Die C. in the contract or order.
7.2.9 Heat Aging—Test Method D573 for 96 h at 70 6 2ºC 10.2 All packing, packaging, and marking provisions of
(158 6 4ºF). Practice D3892 shall apply to this specification.
7.2.10 Water Absorption—Test Method D471 for 7 days at
70 6 2ºC (158 6 4ºF). 11. Keywords
7.2.11 Ozone Resistance—Test Method D1149, using test 11.1 DWV piping gaskets; pipe couplings; plumbing gas-
specimen A for 100 h at 40 6 2ºC (104 6 4ºF) with ozone kets; poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC); recycle usage; sanitary pip-
concentration of 1.5 ppm. ing gaskets; sewer piping gaskets; storm piping gaskets

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee D20 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (D5926 –
11) that may impact the use of this standard. (October 1, 2015)

(1) Revised Table 1.

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