Designation: D2466 − 15

Standard Specification for

Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule
401
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2466; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health

1.1 This specification covers poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
Schedule 40 pipe fittings. Included are requirements for tions prior to use.
materials, workmanship, dimensions, and burst pressure. 2. Referenced Documents
NOTE 1—Socket-type CPVC plastic pipe fittings, Schedule 40, which 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
were formerly included in this standard, are now covered by Specification D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
F438. D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic
1.2 The products covered by this specification are intended Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-
are chemically compatible with the piping materials. Due to tics
inherent hazards associated with testing components and sys- D1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
tems with compressed air or other compressed gases, some Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
manufacturers do not allow pneumatic testing of their products. (CPVC) Compounds
Consult with specific product/component manufacturers for D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
their specific testing procedures prior to pneumatic testing. moplastic Pipe and Fittings
NOTE 2—Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases D2749 Symbols for Dimensions of Plastic Pipe Fittings
contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious saftey F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
hazards should a system fail for any reason. F438 Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl
1.3 Fitting such as unions, flanges, special plastic-to-metal Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40
transitions and appurtenances intended for use with PVC F1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Thermo-
piping are covered under specification F1970. plastic Pipe and Fittings
F1970 Specification for Special Engineered Fittings, Appur-
1.4 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes,
tenances or Valves for use in Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
or Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Systems
notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall
2.2 NSF Standards:
not be considered as requirements of the specification.
Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Materials3
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water Systems Components—
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only Health Effects3
and are not considered standard.
3. Terminology
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to
the test method portion, Section 7, of this specification. This 3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminol-
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, ogy F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminol-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user ogy D1600, unless otherwise indicated. The abbreviation for
poly(vinyl chloride) plastic is PVC.

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Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved March 1, 2015. Published July 2015. Originally the ASTM website.
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4. Classification 6.2 Threads—For all fittings having taper pipe threads,
4.1 General—This specification covers Schedule 40 PVC threads shall conform to Specification F1498 and be gaged in
pipe fittings, made from four PVC plastic compounds and accordance with 8.4.
intended for use with Iron Pipe Size (IPS) outside-diameter 6.3 Burst Pressure:
plastic pipe. 6.3.1 The minimum burst strength of the fittings shall be not
4.1.1 Fittings covered by this specification are normally less than that calculated for the size and wall thickness of the
molded. In-line fittings, such as couplings, bushings, caps, pipe with which it is to be used, when calculated from the
nipples, etc., shall be molded or machined from extruded stock. following equation:
4.1.2 Fittings fabricated by welding are not included in this S 5 P ~ D O 2 t ! /2t (1)
specification.
where:
5. Materials S = hoop stress, psi (or MPa),
5.1 This specification covers PVC pipe fittings made from P = internal pressure, psi (or MPa),
DO = average outside diameter, in. (or mm), and
five PVC plastics as classified in Specification D1784. These
t = minimum wall thickness, in. (or mm).
are PVC 12454, 12454, 13354, 11443, and 14333.
Fittings tested in accordance with 8.5 shall withstand the
5.2 Compound—The PVC plastic compound shall meet the minimum burst pressure shown in Table 4.
requirements of PVC 12454, 12454, 11443, or 14333, as 6.3.2 Pressures shown are minimum burst pressures and do
described in Specification D1784. not imply rated working pressures. The burst pressure shall be
NOTE 3—Mechanical strength, heat resistance, flammability, and used only as an indication of quality.
chemical resistance requirements are covered in Specification D1784.
5.3 Rework Material—The manufacturers shall use only 7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
their own clean rework fitting material and the fittings pro- 7.1 The fittings shall be homogeneous throughout and free
duced shall meet all the requirements of this specification. of cracks, holes, foreign inclusions, or other defects. The
fittings shall be as uniform as commercially practicable in
6. Requirements color, opacity, density, and other physical properties.
6.1 Dimensions and Tolerances:
6.1.1 Fitting sockets inside diameters (waterways), mini- 8. Test Methods
mum wall thicknesses, and dimensions shall be as shown in 8.1 Conditioning—Condition the test specimens at 73 6
Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3 when measured in accordance 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 6 10 % relative humidity for not less
with Test Method D2122. than 40 h prior to test in accordance with Procedure A of
6.1.2 When multistep reducer bushings are cored out, the Practice D618, for those tests where conditioning is required.
inner socket shall be reinforced from the outer wall by a 8.2 Test Conditions—Conduct tests in the Standard Labora-
minimum of three ribs extending from the top of the inner tory Atmosphere of 73 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 6 10 %
socket to the deepest extremity of the coring. The transition relative humidity, unless otherwise specified in the test meth-
from D to DJ (Table 3) shall be straight, tapered as shown, or ods or in this specification.
radiused. A positive taper in the same direction of the taper in
the socket on the outside diameter of the bushing is optional 8.3 Sampling—A sufficient quantity of fittings as agreed
(See XA/XB in Table 3). Any point measured along the outside upon between the seller and the purchaser shall be selected at
diameter of the bushing (between points XA and XB) shall not random from each lot or shipment and tested to determine that
fall below minimum pipe OD. the basic design is in conformance with this specification.
6.1.3 The minimum wall thickness of fittings shall be 125 % NOTE 4—For individual orders or specifications, only those tests and
of the minimum wall thickness of the corresponding size of numbers of tests specifically agreed upon between the purchaser and the
Schedule 40 pipe for which they are designed to be used, seller need be conducted.
except that for the socket, the wall thickness shall be at least 8.4 Threads—All taper pipe threads shall be gaged in
equal to the minimum wall thickness of the corresponding size accordance with Specification F1498.
of Schedule 40 pipe. For any threaded fitting the minimum wall 8.5 Burst Pressure—Determine the minimum burst pressure
thickness of the threaded portion shall be at least equal to the in accordance with Test Method D1599. The pressure shall be
thickness of material under the thread root of threaded Sched- applied at a uniform rate such that the minimum allowable
ule 80 pipe of the same size. burst pressure is attained in 60 or 70 s.
6.1.4 The minimum inside diameter of the fittings shall be
not less than the minimum specified inside diameter of the NOTE 5—The time-to-failure may exceed 70 s.
corresponding size of Schedule 40 pipe. Any fitting having a 8.5.1 Apparatus—Fittings shall be tested while held in a
male thread shall have an internal diameter not larger than test jig constructed in such a manner as to seal the socket by
Schedule 80 pipe of the same size. means of O-rings, or gaskets but not to reinforce or support the
6.1.5 Minimum dimensions have zero negative tolerance. fittings, except where contact is necessary because of the shape
Tolerances on other dimensions are shown in Table 1 and Table of the fitting to keep the fitting in the test jig. Such contact shall
3. be held to the minimum. The socket plug portion of the test

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TABLE 1 Tapered Sockets for PVC Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40, in.A

A B Wall Thickness, min Entrance, min

Socket Entrance Diameter Socket Bottom Diameter CB DC Min
Nominal
Socket Inside Outside
Pipe Tolerance Max Tolerance Max Length, Diameter, Diameter
Size Diameter on Out-of- Diameter on Out-of- min min E F EW EX, EZ
of Hub, M
Diameter Round Diameter Round
18 ⁄ 0.417 ±0.004 0.016 0.401 ±0.004 0.016 0.500 0.225 0.068 0.085 0.526 ⁄
1 64 ⁄
1 64

(0.41) (0.41)
14 ⁄ 0.552 ±0.004 0.016 0.536 ±0.004 0.016 0.500 0.320 0.088 0.110 0.672 ⁄
1 64 ⁄
1 64

(0.41) (0.41)
38 ⁄ 0.687 ±0.004 0.016 0.671 ±0.004 0.016 0.594 0.449 0.091 0.114 0.821 ⁄
1 32 ⁄
1 32

(0.41) (0.41)
12 ⁄ 0.848 ±0.004 0.016 0.836 ±0.004 0.016 0.688 0.578 0.109 0.136 0.998 ⁄
1 32 ⁄
1 32

(0.41) (0.41)
34 ⁄ 1.058 ±0.004 0.020 1.046 ±0.004 0.020 0.719 0.740 0.113 0.141 1.221 ⁄
1 32 ⁄
1 32

(0.51) (0.51)
1 1.325 ±0.005 0.020 1.310 ±0.005 0.020 0.875 0.990 0.133 0.166 1.504 ⁄
1 16 ⁄
1 16

(0.51) (0.51)
1 1 ⁄4 1.670 ±0.005 0.024 1.655 ±0.005 0.024 0.938 1.335 0.140 0.175 1.871 ⁄
1 16 ⁄
1 16

(0.61) (0.61)
1⁄ 12 1.912 ±0.006 0.024 1.894 ±0.006 0.024 1.094 1.564 0.145 0.181 2.127 ⁄
1 16 ⁄
1 16

(0.61) (0.61)
2 2.387 ±0.006 0.024 2.369 ±0.006 0.024 1.156 2.021 0.154 0.193 2.634 ⁄
1 16 ⁄
1 16

(0.61) (0.61)
2 1 ⁄2 2.889 ±0.007 0.030 2.868 ±0.007 0.030 1.750 2.414 0.203 0.254 3.170 ⁄
3 32 18 ⁄
(0.76) (0.76)
3 3.516 ±0.008 0.030 3.492 ±0.008 0.030 1.875 3.008 0.216 0.270 3.841 ⁄
3 32 18 ⁄
(0.76) (0.76)
3⁄ 12 4.016 ±0.008 0.030 3.992 ±0.008 0.030 2.000 3.486 0.226 0.283 4.374 ⁄
3 32 18 ⁄
(0.76) (0.76)
4 4.518 ±0.009 0.030 4.491 ±0.009 0.030 2.000 3.961 0.237 0.296 4.907 ⁄
3 32 18 ⁄
(0.76) (0.76)
5 5.583 ±0.010 0.060 5.553 ±0.010 0.060 3.000 4.975 0.258 0.323 6.039 ⁄
3 32 18 ⁄
(1.52) (1.52)
6 6.647 ±0.011 0.060 6.614 ±0.011 0.060 3.000 5.986 0.280 0.350 7.203 18 ⁄ ⁄
3 16

(1.52) (1.52)
8 8.655 ±0.015 0.090 8.610 ±0.015 0.090 4.000 7.888 0.322 0.403 9.320 18 ⁄ ⁄
3 16

(2.29) (2.29)
10 10.780 ±0.015 0.100 10.735 ±0.015 0.100 5.000 9.917 0.365 0.456 11.614 18 ⁄ ⁄
3 16

(3.05) (3.05)
12 12.780 ±0.015 0.120 12.735 ±0.015 0.120 6.000 11.825 0.406 0.508 13.786 18 ⁄ ⁄
3 16

(3.81) (3.81)
A
The sketches and designs of fittings are illustrative only.
B
Socket depth, measured from socket entrance face to socket bottom face.
C
See 6.1.4.

fixture must extend one third to two thirds of the socket depth. If upon retest, failure occurs, the quantity of product repre-
Failure of any part of the test apparatus does not constitute sented by the test(s) does not meet the requirements of this
failure of the fittings. specification.
9. Retest and Rejection 10. Marking
9.1 If the results of any test(s) do not meet the requirements 10.1 Fittings shall be marked with the following:
of this specification, the tests(s) shall be conducted again only 10.1.1 Manufacturer’s name or trademark,
by agreement between the purchaser and seller. Under such 10.1.2 Material designation PVC I for PVC 12454-B, PVC
agreement, minimum requirements shall not be lowered, 12 for PVC 12454-C, PVC 13 for PVC 13354-C and 11443-B,
changed, or modified, nor shall specification limits be changed. and PVC II for PVC 14333-D,

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TABLE 2 Minimum Dimension from Center to End of Sockets 10.1.3 Fittings intended for the transport of potable water
(Laying Length) for Couplings, Tees, 90° and 45° Elbows, PVC shall include the seal or mark of the laboratory making the
Socket-Type Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40, in.A
evaluation for this purpose.
10.1.4 Size, and
10.1.5 This designation number: D2466.
10.2 Where the size of the fitting does not allow complete
marking, omit identification marking in the following se-
quence: size, material designation, manufacturer’s name or
trademark.
10.3 Markings or symbols shall be molded, hot-stamped, or
applied to fittings by any other suitable method, such as
printing.
10.4 Where recessed marking is used, care shall be taken to
see that in no case marking causes cracks or reduces the wall
Nominal G, min J, min N, min thickness below the minimum specified.
Pipe Size
⁄
18 14⁄ 18⁄ ⁄
1 16

⁄
14 ⁄
5 16 ⁄
5 32 ⁄
1 16 11. Quality Assurance
3⁄8 3 ⁄8 3⁄16 ⁄
3 32

1⁄2 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄4 3⁄32 11.1 When the product is marked with this designation,
3⁄4 9⁄16 5⁄16 3⁄32
D2466, the manufacturer affirms that the product was
1 11⁄16 5⁄16 3⁄32

1 1⁄ 4 7 ⁄8 3 ⁄8 3⁄32 manufactured, inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance

1 1⁄ 2 1 7⁄16 3⁄32 with this specification and has been found to meet the
2 1 1⁄ 4 5 ⁄8 3⁄32
requirements of this specification.
2 1⁄ 2 1 1⁄ 2 11⁄16 3⁄16

3 113⁄16 3 ⁄4 3⁄16

3 1⁄ 2 2 1⁄ 8 1 3⁄16
12. Keywords
4 25⁄16 1 3⁄16

5 3 1 3⁄ 8 3⁄16
12.1 fittings; pressure; PVC; Sch 40; sockets; threads
6 3 1⁄ 2 1 3⁄ 4 1 ⁄4

8 4 1⁄ 2 2 1⁄4

10 513⁄16 29⁄16 1 ⁄4

12 615⁄16 31⁄16 1 ⁄4

A
The sketches and designs of fittings are illustrative only.

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TABLE 3 Dimensions of Reducer Bushings, PVC Socket-Type Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40,A in. (mm)

Nominal Size Outside Diameter Tolerance on Outside Diameter Tolerance on Maximum Out-of-Roundness
XA Outside Diameter XB Outside Diameter (max, minus min.)
1⁄4 by 1⁄8 0.540 (13.72) +0.007 – 0.004 (0.18 – 0.10) 0.540 (13.72) ±0.004 (0.10) 0.016 (0.41)
38⁄ by 1⁄4, 1⁄8 0.675 (17.41) +0.007 – 0.004 (0.18 – 0.10) 0.675 (17.41) ±0.004 (0.10) 0.016 (0.41)
1⁄2 by 3⁄8, 1⁄4 0.840 (21.34) +0.007 – 0.004 (0.18 – 0.10) 0.840 (21.34) ±0.004 (0.10) 0.016 (0.41)
3⁄4 by 1⁄2, 3⁄8, 1⁄4 1.050 (26.67) +0.007 – 0.004 (0.18 – 0.10) 1.050 (26.67) ±0.004 (0.10) 0.020 (0.51)
1 by 1⁄2, 3⁄4 1.315 (33.40) +0.008 – 0.005 (0.20 – 0.13) 1.315 (33.40) ±0.005 (0.13) 0.020 (0.51)
11⁄4 by 1⁄2, 3⁄4, 1 1.660 (42.16) +0.008 – 0.005 (0.20 – 0.13) 1.660 (42.16) ±0.005 (0.13) 0.024 (0.61)
11⁄2 by 1⁄2, 3⁄4, 1, 11⁄4 1.900 (48.26) +0.010 – 0.006 (0.25 – 0.15) 1.900 (48.26) ±0.006 (0.15) 0.024 (0.61)
2 by 1⁄2, 3⁄4, 1, 11⁄4, 11⁄2 2.375 (60.33) +0.010 – 0.006 (0.25 – 0.15) 2.375 (60.33) ±0.006 (0.15) 0.024 (0.61)
21⁄2 by 2 2.875 (73.03) +0.012 – 0.007 (0.30 – 0.18) 2.875 (73.03) ±0.007 (0.18) 0.030 (0.76)
3 by 21⁄2, 2 3.500 (88.90) +0.013 – 0.008 (0.33 – 0.20) 3.500 (88.90) ±0.008 (0.20) 0.030 (0.76)
31⁄2 by 21⁄2, 2 4.000 (101.60) +0.013 – 0.008 (0.33 – 0.20) 4.000 (101.60) ±0.008 (0.20) 0.030 (0.76)
4 by 31⁄2, 3, 21⁄2, 2 4.500 (114.30) +0.015 – 0.009 (0.38 – 0.23) 4.500 (114.30) ±0.009 (0.23) 0.030 (0.76)
5 by 4 5.563 (141.30) +0.017 – 0.010 (0.43 – 0.25) 5.563 (141.30) ±0.010 (0.25) 0.060 (1.52)
6 by 5 6.625 (168.28) +0.018 – 0.011 (0.46 – 0.28) 6.625 (168.28) ±0.011 (0.28) 0.070 (1.78)
8 by 6 8.625 (219.08) +0.025 – 0.015 (0.64 – 0.38) 8.625 (219.08) ±0.015 (0.38) 0.090 (2.29)
10 by 6 10.750 (273.05) +0.025 – 0.015 (0.64 – 0.38) 10.750 (273.05) ±0.015 (0.38) 0.100 (2.54)
10 by 8 10.750 (273.05) +0.025 – 0.015 (0.64 – 0.38) 10.750 (273.05) ±0.015 (0.38) 0.100 (2.54)
12 by 6 12.750 (323.85) +0.025 – 0.015 (0.64 – 0.38) 12.750 (323.85) ±0.015 (0.38) 0.120 (3.05)
12 by 8 12.750 (323.85) +0.025 – 0.015 (0.64 – 0.38) 12.750 (323.85) ±0.015 (0.38) 0.120 (3.05)
12 by 10 12.750 (323.85) +0.025 – 0.015 (0.64 – 0.38) 12.750 (323.85) ±0.015 (0.38) 0.120 (3.05)
A
The sketches and designs of fittings are illustrative only, see Symbols D2749.

TABLE 4 Burst Pressure Requirements for Water at 73°F (23°C)

for PVC Socket-Type Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40
Min Burst Strength,A
Nominal
Classes 12454, 13354-C, and 11443 Class 14333
Size, in.
psi (MPa) psi (MPa)
⁄
18 2580 (17.79) 2020 (13.93)
1⁄ 4 2490 (17.17) 1950 (13.44)
3⁄ 8 1990 (13.72) 1560 (10.76)

⁄
12 1910 (13.17) 1490 (10.27)
⁄
34 1540 (10.62) 1210 (8.34)
1 1440 (9.93) 1130 (7.79)

1 1⁄ 4 1180 (8.14) 920 (6.34)

1 1⁄ 2 1060 (7.31) 830 (5.72)
2 890 (6.14) 690 (4.76)

2 1⁄ 2 970 (6.69) 760 (5.24)

3 840 (5.79) 660 (4.55)
3 1⁄ 2 770 (5.31) 600 (4.14)

4 710 (4.90) 560 (3.86)

5 620 (4.27) 490 (3.38)
6 560 (3.86) 440 (3.03)
8 500 (3.45) 390 (2.69)
10 450 3.10 ... ...
12 420 2.90 ... ...
A
This table was calculated for Schedule 40 pipe using the formula and the stress levels for materials as follows:
psi MPa
Classes 11443, 13354-C, and 12454 6400 44.1
Class 1433 5000 34.5

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

POTABLE WATER REQUIREMENT

This requirement applies whenever a Regulatory Authority or user calls for product to be used to
convey or to be in contact with potable water.

S1. Products intended for contact with potable water shall Standard No. 14 by an acceptable certifying organization when
be evaluated, tested and certified for conformance with ANSI/ required by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.
NSF Standard No. 61 or the health effects portion of NSF

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee F17 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (D2466–13)
that may impact the use of this standard.

(1) 8.1 and 8.2 were revised to change the relative humidity
tolerances to 610% for conditioning atmospheres and for
testing atmospheres.

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